Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013672",
  "term": "Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of lymphocyte, primarily T cells, that has migrated from the bloodstream into the tumor microenvironment. These immune cells represent the host's attempt to mount an immune response against cancer cells. The presence and characteristics of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes are often correlated with patient prognosis and response to immunotherapy.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "lymphocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1256 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/tumor-infiltrating-lymphocyte/"
}