Markers selectively deregulated in tumor-infiltrating regulatory T cells

摘要

The present invention discloses a number of markers selectively deregulated in tumor-infiltrating regulatory T cells. The invention relates to molecules able to modulate the expression and/or function of at least one such marker for use in the prevention and/or treatment of the tumor. Preferably the molecule specifically binds to the marker and induces antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC). The invention further relates to a molecule able to modulate the expression and/or function of at least one such marker for use in a method for in vivo depleting tumor-infiltrating regulatory T cell in a subject, or for use in a method to enhance tumor immunity in a subject. Corresponding pharmaceutical compositions are also contemplated.