Immunity and cancer

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DOI:  https://www.doi.org/10.31917/1702062

Relationship between tumor and immune system is mediated by balance between immune activation and suppression. The dual character of interaction between immune system and tumors currently viewed as a dynamic process of cancer immunoediting. A different population of cells of innate and adaptive immunity: NK-, T-, NKT-cells, macrophages and dendritic cells display a value for anti-tumor immune response. These are heterogenic populations of cells with immunosuppressive and anti-tumor activities. Herein, we characterize main population of immunocompetent cells, effectors and suppressors, as well as their role in the anti-tumor immune response.