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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1990;19(10-12): 1378-1388. |
Brain Tumor Immunology: Part I : Basic Concepts of Tumor Immunology and Immunological Characteristics of Brain Tumors. |
Yong Kil Hong, Young Sup Park, Kyoung Jin Lee, Ki Won Sung, Kil Song Lee, Il Woo Lee, Kyoung Suk Cho, Chun Kun Park, Joon Ki Kang, Chang Rak Choi |
Department of Neurosurgery, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea. |
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ABSTRACT |
As a potential adjuvant therapy of malignant brain tumors, immunotherapy has aroused the interest of neurooncologists.
This review attempt to provide an introduction to the general concepts of tumor immunology and immunological characteristics of brain tumors, especially of gliomas, to promote an understanding of brain tumor immunotherapy(Part II) finally. |
Key Words:
Adjuvant therapy; Immunotherapy; Brain tumor immunology |
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