The level of IL-8 in TMERA cells as a biomarker for hormonotherapy in thymoma

Abstract

Abstract Thymoma is the most common type of neoplasm in the anterior mediastinum. However, it can be challenging to differentiate thymoma from other anterior mediastinum tumors in this region through imaging examinations. Therefore, the identification of a reliable, unique characteristic for the further study of thymoma is crucial. Our study confirms an increase in TEMRA cells in type B thymoma and suggests that the level of IL-8 in TEMRA cells may be a biomarker indicating hormonotherapy can be an effective treatment for patients with type B1 and B2 thymoma patients.