Receptors
Differential Regulation of Soluble and Membrane 4-1BB and OX-40 Within the Peripheral Compartment of Cervical Cancer
Background: Members of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily (TNFRSF), including 4-1BB (CD137) and OX-40 (CD134), play central roles in regulating cytotoxic lymphocyte activation and anti-tumor immunity. In addition to their membrane-bound forms, soluble receptor isoforms may modulate signaling by influencing ligand availability and receptor engagement. However, the peripheral regulation of soluble and membrane 4-1BB and OX-40 in cervical cancer remains incompletely defined. Methods: Plasma concentrations …