Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs)
Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) are immune cells, specifically a type of white blood cell, that enter tumor tissues. They are part of the body's defense system and can help fight cancer. When TILs are present in a tumor, they may indicate that the immune system is responding to the cancer. Researchers study TILs to understand how they impact tumor growth and to develop personalized cancer treatments, such as immunotherapies, which aim to boost the body's immune response against cancer cells. High levels of TILs in certain tumors can be associated with better patient outcomes.
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Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TILs) are a type of white blood cell found within tumors. They are part of the body's immune system and play a crucial role in identifying and attacking cancer cells. TILs can indicate how the body is responding to cancer and are important in cancer research and treatment. In some therapies, doctors can isolate and increase TILs from a patient's tumor and use them to enhance the body's ability to fight cancer, making them a promising area of study in personalized cancer treatments.