Tumor immunity refers to the body's ability to recognize and fight against cancerous tumors. It involves the immune system's response to detect and destroy these abnormal cells to prevent their growth and spread. Full definition
«Blocking this pathway reverses T cell exhaustion and improves tumor immunity in humans and antiviral and anti-tumor responses in animal models,» Wherry notes. (sciencedaily.com)
George Coukos and colleagues provide the first data indicating a relationship between tumor immunity and ovarian patient outcomes, reporting that the presence of tumor - infiltrating lymphocytes in the primary tumor strongly correlated with patient survival. (cancerresearch.org)
This work, demonstrating that killer T cells mediate naturally occurring human tumor immunity, provided key support for the emerging field of immuno - oncology. (hhmi.org)