Heat shock proteins, tumor immunogenicity and antigen presentation: an integrated view

A broad range of studies has established that heat shock proteins (Hsps) potentially play a role,in tumor immunosurveillance. Here, Andrew Wells and Miroslav, Malkovsky highlight recent data that demonstrate a causal relationship between the expression of Hsps and tumor immunogenicity, and suggest several mechanisms by which Hsps might influence the capacity of a tumor to induce nn immune response.