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immune system

immune system The immune system is the body’s defense network that regulates immune responses and inflammatory activity.

The immune system is the body’s defense network that regulates immune responses and inflammatory activity. In this context, it influences tumor development and spread through immune cell function and immune surveillance, and when it becomes dysregulated or suppressed it can contribute to inflammation, immune evasion, and reduced anti-tumor effects.