Macrophages modulate mammary tumour response to chemotherapy. A new study shows that targeted elimination of macrophages elicits a type I interferon response in the tumour microenvironment that enhances the efficacy of platinum- but not taxane-based chemotherapy, underscoring complex regulatory roles for macrophages in chemotherapy-treated tumours.
- Michele De Palma
- Sina Nassiri
- Chiara Cianciaruso
