Cell fusion upregulates PD-L1 expression and promotes tumor formation
H. Masai, Y. Tajima, F. Shibazaki
The paper shows that cell fusion between bladder cancer cells and MSCs upregulates PD-L1, enhances tumorigenesis, and reveals a novel mechanism linking cell fusion to immune evasion.
bioRxiv · Jun 14, 2022 · PreprintCancer Biology