British journal of anaesthesia
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Br J Anaesth
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Dexmedetomidine is a widely used anaesthetic adjuvant for cancer resection surgeries. However, recent reports suggest that it may promote tumour growth or metastasis, so it is essential to clarify its tumour-related effects. ⋯ Dexmedetomidine conferred colorectal tumour-type specific suppression by modulation of tumour CD4+ and CD8+ T cells without tumour-enhancing effects.