Abstract

PRF1 (perforin 1) is a key cytotoxic molecule that plays a crucial role in the killing function of natural killer (NK) cells and cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs). Recent studies have focused on PRF1's role in cancer development, progression, and prognosis. Studies have shown that aberrant PRF1 expression has a significant role to play in cancer development and progression. In some cancers, high expression of the PRF1 gene is associated with a better prognosis for patients, possibly because it helps enhance the body's immune response to tumors. However, some studies have also shown that the absence of PRF1 may make it easier for tumors to evade the body's immune surveillance, thus affecting patient survival. Furthermore, recent studies have explored therapeutic strategies based on PRF1, such as enhancing the ability of immune cells to kill cancer cells by boosting PRF1 activity. In addition, they have improved the efficacy of immunotherapy by modulating its expression to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment. Based on these findings, PRF1 may be a valuable biomarker both for the treatment of cancer and for its prognosis in the future. To conclude, PRF1 has an important biological function and has clinical potential for the treatment of cancer, which indicates that it deserves more research and development in the future.

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