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The Role of Cytokines in Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma: A Focus on the State of the Art and Possible Therapeutic Targets.

Alba Guglielmo, Corrado Zengarini, Claudio Agostinelli, Giovanna Motta, Elena Sabattini, Alessandro Pileri

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Review in Cells, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
17citing papers in PubMed
8.6field-weighted citation impact, top 2% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

17 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Alba GuglielmoInstitute of Dermatology, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale (ASUFC), 33100 Udine, Italy.
Corrado ZengariniDipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3323-9216
Claudio AgostinelliDipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
Giovanna MottaDipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5593-5397
Elena SabattiniDipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4136-3591
Alessandro PileriDipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1025-7171
Azienda USL di Bologna · ITOspedale Santa Maria della Misericordia di Udine · IT

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cutaneous T cell lymphomas (CTCLs), encompassing mycosis fungoides (MF) and Sézary syndrome (SS), present a complex landscape influenced by cytokines and cellular responses. In this work, the intricate relationship between these inflammatory proteins and disease pathogenesis is examined, focusing on what is known at the clinical and therapeutic levels regarding the most well-known inflammatory mediators. An in-depth look is given to their possible alterations caused by novel immunomodulatory drugs and how they may alter disease progression. From this narrative review of the actual scientific landscape, Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) emerges as a central player, demonstrating a dual role in both promoting and inhibiting cancer immunity, but the work navigates through all the major interleukins known in inflammatory environments. Immunotherapeutic perspectives are elucidated, highlighting the crucial role of the cutaneous microenvironment in shaping dysfunctional cell trafficking, antitumor immunity, and angiogenesis in MF, showcasing advancements in understanding and targeting the immune phenotype in CTCL. In summary, this manuscript aims to comprehensively explore the multifaceted aspects of CTCL, from the immunopathogenesis and cytokine dynamics centred around TNF-α and IFN-γ to evolving therapeutic modalities. Including all the major known and studied cytokines in this analysis broadens our understanding of the intricate interplay influencing CTCL, paving the way for improved management of this complex lymphoma.

Indexed as

Lymphoma, T-Cell, CutaneousMycosis FungoidesSezary SyndromeSkin NeoplasmsCytokinesHumansInterferon-gammaTumor MicroenvironmentCytokinesInterferon-gammachemokineCTCLcutaneousinflammatorylymphomamediatorsoncologyproteinskin

Identifiers

PMID38607023
PMCPMC11012008
OpenAlexW4393279095

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