Immunostimulatory effects of thermal ablation: Challenges and future prospects

ABSTRACT This literature explores the immunostimulatory effects of thermal ablation in the tumor microenvironment, elucidating the mechanisms such as immunogenic cell death, tumor-specific antigens, and damage-associated molecular patterns. Furthermore, it outlines critical issues associated with thermal ablation-induced immunostimulatory challenges and offers insights into future research avenues and potential therapeutic strategies. Keywords: Immunomodulation, thermal ablation, tumor microenvironment
Author(s): Peng Liu [1]; Zhigang Wei (corresponding author) [1]; Xin Ye (corresponding author) [1] INTRODUCTION Over the past few decades, cancer treatment has significantly progressed.[sup.[1]] Currently, the primary approaches for [...]