Journal of International Oncology ›› 2021, Vol. 48 ›› Issue (6): 377-380.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn371439-20200923-00073

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Mechanism and immunotherapy of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus and host immunity in the pathogenesis of Kaposi sarcoma

Wang Fang, Wang Peng, Kang Xiaojing()   

  1. Department of Dermatology, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Dermatology Research, Urumqi 830001, China
  • Received:2020-09-23 Revised:2020-10-16 Online:2021-06-08 Published:2021-06-24
  • Contact: Kang Xiaojing E-mail:drkangxj666@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Innovation Environmen (Talent,Base) Construction Project “Tianshan Innovation Team Plan” of China(2020D14006)

Abstract:

Kaposi sarcoma is a multiple pigmented hemangioma of soft tissue. The etiology of Kaposi sarcoma is still unclear. Its occurrence is related to Kaposi sarcoma-related herpesvirus. Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus plays an important role in the occurrence and development of Kaposi sarcoma by interfering with the pattern recognition receptors, complement system, or effecting on the immune cells directly to evasive host immune system. The immune modulators, immunotherapy of targeted drugs and vaccines are expected to be the new methods for the prevention and treatment of Kaposi sarcoma.

Key words: Sarcoma, Kaposi, Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, Host immune, Immunotherapy