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Open Access 01-12-2023 | Glioblastoma | Review

Classification and function of γδT cells and its research progress in anti-glioblastoma

Authors: Yujuan Zhao, Renhong Zhu, Yashu Wang, Keqiang Wang

Published in: Discover Oncology | Issue 1/2023

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Abstract

Human peripheral blood T lymphocytes are classified into alpha–beta T (αβΤ) cells and gamma–delta T (γδΤ) cells based on the difference in T cell receptors (TCRs). αβT cells are crucial for the acquired immune response, while γδΤ cells, though only a small subset, can recognize antigenic substances. These antigens do not need to be processed and presented and are not restricted by MHC. This distinguishes γδΤ cells from αβT cells and highlights their distinct role in innate immunity. Despite their small number, γδΤ cells hold significant significance in anti-tumor, anti-infection and immune regulation. Glioblastoma (GBM) represents one of the most prevalent malignant tumors within the central nervous system (CNS). Surgical resection alone proves to be an ineffective method for curing this type of cancer. Even with the combination of surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, the prognosis of some individuals with glioblastoma is still poor, and the recurrence rate is high. In this research, the classification, biological, and immunological functions of γδT cells and their research progress in anti-glioblastoma were reviewed.
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Metadata
Title
Classification and function of γδT cells and its research progress in anti-glioblastoma
Authors
Yujuan Zhao
Renhong Zhu
Yashu Wang
Keqiang Wang
Publication date
01-12-2023
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Discover Oncology / Issue 1/2023
Print ISSN: 1868-8497
Electronic ISSN: 2730-6011
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-023-00770-8

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