| CTLA-4 | Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 |
| ICAM-1 | Intercellular adhesion molecule 1 |
| ICI | Immune checkpoint inhibitor |
| DAMPs | Damage-associated molecular patterns |
| HMGB1 | High-mobility group protein B1 |
| IFN | Interferon |
| LN | Lymph node |
| MDSCs | Myeloid-derived suppressor cells |
| MICA/B | Major histocompatibility complex class I-related chain A/B |
| NK cells | Natural killer cells |
| PD-1 | Programmed cell death 1 |
| PD-L1 | Programmed death-ligand 1 |
| ROS | Reactive oxygen species |
| RT | Radiotherapy |
| STING | Stimulator of IFN genes |
| TILs | Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes |
| TNFRSF | Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily |
| Tregs | Regulatory T lymphocytes |
| VCAM-1 | Vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 |
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