![]() ![]() This review will summarize research progress of antitumor TCM that regulates the immune system, including both innate immunity, such as macrophages, dendritic cells, natural killer cells and MDSCs, and adaptive immunity, including CD4 +/CD8 + T lymphocytes, regulatory T cells (Tregs) and B cells. Although extensive reviews on directly killing cancer cells by TCM have been conducted, a review of anticancer activity of TCM solely based on its immunity-enhancing capacity is unusual. For instance, it reduces the number of M2-type macrophages and Treg cells in the tumor tissue. ![]() In particular, TCM can exert antitumor effects by upregulating immune responses even in immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. While some herbs of TCM may exert therapeutic effects by directly targeting cancer cells or reducing side effects caused by antitumor drugs, others can control tumor growth and metastasis via enhancing antitumor immunity. It not only alleviates the symptoms of tumor patients and improves their quality of life, but also controls the size of tumors and prolongs the survival of tumor patients. ![]() Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been traditionally used to treat patients with cancers in China. ![]()
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