Decreased expression of B7 costimulatory molecules and major histocompatibility complex class‐I in human hepatocellular carcinoma

Keishi Fujiwara, Toshihiro Higashi, Kazuhiro Nouso, Harushige Nakatsukasa, Yoshiyuki Kobayashi, Masayuki Uemura, Shinichiro Nakamura, Shuichiro Sato, Tadashi Hanafusa, Yasuhiro Yumoto,

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2004 · 58 citations · 36 references

Abstract

These findings suggest the potential role of B7 co-stimulatory molecules and HLA class-I molecules in facilitating HCC escape from immune surveillance without the involvement of IL-10.

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