Immuno-oncology and Ovarian Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Is PDL1 highly expressed in ovarian cancer?
A
Yes
2
Q
List some cytokines/ILs that contribute to the immunosuppressive pathway in EOC.
A
overexpression of
- tryptophan-metabolizing enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO)
- IL6
- IL-10
- PGE2
- VEGF
- TGF-Beta
- arachadonic acid
3
Q
What are prognosticators in EOC in terms of immune cells?
A
Poor prognosticator: CD163+ TAMs, C8+ TILs
Good prognosticator: high M1/M2