The immunology of thyroid cancer

Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 1996 Mar;25(1):159-79. doi: 10.1016/s0889-8529(05)70317-0.

Abstract

This article reviews the immunologic aspects of thyroid cancer, including thyroid-specific effector elements on thyroid cancer, and discusses the potential antigens, unique molecular markers, and transcription factors that could serve as targets for immunotherapy. The potential role of this type of treatment for thyroid cancer is examined also.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • Carcinoma / immunology
  • Cytokines / physiology
  • Epitopes
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / immunology*
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / pathology
  • Thyroid Neoplasms / prevention & control

Substances

  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • Cytokines
  • Epitopes