Tumor-immune interactions in colorectal cancer: link between the primary tumor and circulating immune cells

Author(s):
Krijgsman, D.
Published
2021
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

The aim of this thesis was to better understand the underlying biology of tumor-immune interactions, especially in the circulation of CRC patients. The focus was primarily on the innate immune system including NK cells, NKT cells, and macrophages.

Tumor-immune interactionsCancerColorectal cancerInnate immunityNK cellsNKT cellsmacrophagesbiomarkers
Defense date
2021-03-17
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Tollenaar, R.A.E.M.
Advisor(s)
Kuppen, P.J.K.; Vahrmeijer, A.L.
Committee member(s)
Versteeg, H.H.; Hokland, M.; Egmond, M. van
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center [LUMC], Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/3152429
ISBN(s)
9789464231021