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Main functions of VISTA. Depending on the cell type, VISTA can act as a ligand and as a receptor. VISTA as an immune checkpoint differs among cancers. Whether it has an inhibitory or stimulating function determines the progression of carcinogenesis. In certain types of cancer, VISTA expression makes the prognosis better. VISTA = V-domain Ig suppressor of T cell activation; APC = antigen presenting cell.
