IL-33/ST2 axis in innate and acquired immunity to tumors

Oncoimmunology. 2012 Mar 1;1(2):229-231. doi: 10.4161/onci.1.2.18131.

Abstract

Interleukin-33, a ligand for ST2/T1, has an important role in allergy, autoimmunity and inflammation. The role of IL-33/ST2 axis in cancer is not elucidated. Using metastatic breast cancer model we provide evidence that lack of ST2 signaling led to reduced tumor growth and metastasis and enhanced anti-tumor immunity.