EGFR-specific T cell frequencies correlate with EGFR expression in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), expression levels of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) correlate with poor prognosis and decreased survival rates. As the mechanisms responsible for cellular immune response...

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Main Authors: Ferris Robert L, Lehnerdt Goetz F, Dumitru Claudia A, Greve Jens, Bas Murat, Boelke Edwin, Engers Rainer, Boeckers Petra, Schuler Patrick J, Andrade Filho Pedro A, Brandau Sven, Lang Stephan, Whiteside Theresa L, Hoffmann Thomas K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/9/1/168