TWiV 1243: Capitalism, COVID, and cancer
This Week in Virology
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The Immune Response and Tumor Dynamics
This chapter explores the complex relationship between immune responses and tumor behavior, particularly focusing on the roles of IL-6 and interactions between CD4 and CD8 T cells. It discusses how IL-6 can promote the resurgence of dormant cancer cells during viral infections and the regulatory effects CD4 cells can have on CD8 cells in the cancer context. Additionally, the conversation highlights experimental insights gained from the COVID-19 pandemic regarding these immune interactions and their implications for cancer progression.
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