T Cells in Gastric Cancer : Friends or Foes

الملخص EN

Gastric cancer is the second cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.

Helicobacter pylori is the major risk factor for gastric cancer.

As for any type of cancer, T cells are crucial for recognition and elimination of gastric tumor cells.

Unfortunately T cells, instead of protecting from the onset of cancer, can contribute to oncogenesis.

Herein we review the different types, “friend or foe”, of T-cell response in gastric cancer.