Abstract
The T cells in our immune system are able to recognize potential threats to both extrinsic and intrinsic antigens, some of these cells have some degree of reactivity against autoantigens enabling them to modulate the immune response against cells themselves (thereby regulating the trigger of autoimmunity) and against neoplastic cells (as an essential part of the anti-tumoral response). This group of cells, known under the category of regulatory T cells (Treg) are up-regulated by the gene expression, typically being described the relationship with the AIRE group of genes, that codifies the expression of transcription factors (essential to their immunoregulatory functions). Recently, there had been described two possible ways for this regulation through AIRE genes, AIRE-dependent and AIRE-independent, and with the knowledge of both of these molecular pathways could be plausible to inhibit or overstimulate its expression, being the key to improve anticancer immunotherapy. This paper reviews the theoretical basis of these Treg-cell-mediated antitumoral therapies.
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