Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
Immunotherapy
has
made
significant
strides
in
cancer
treatment,
particularly
through
immune
checkpoint
blockade
(ICB),
which
shown
notable
clinical
benefits
across
various
tumor
types.
Despite
the
transformative
impact
of
ICB
treatment
therapy,
only
a
minority
patients
exhibit
positive
response
to
it.
In
with
solid
tumors,
those
who
respond
well
typically
demonstrate
an
active
profile
referred
as
"hot"
(immune-inflamed)
phenotype.
On
other
hand,
non-responsive
may
distinct
"cold"
(immune-desert)
phenotype,
differing
from
features
tumors.
Additionally,
there
is
more
nuanced
"excluded"
positioned
between
and
categories,
known
type.
Effective
differentiation
understanding
intrinsic
factors,
characteristics,
TME,
external
factors
are
critical
for
predicting
results.
It
widely
accepted
that
therapy
exerts
profound
effect
on
limited
efficacy
against
or
"altered"
necessitating
combinations
therapeutic
modalities
enhance
cell
infiltration
into
tissue
convert
tumors
ones.
Therefore,
aligning
traits
this
review
systematically
delineates
respective
influencing
extensively
discusses
varied
approaches
drug
targets
based
assess
efficacy.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Suppression
of
chimeric
antigen
receptor-modified
T
(CAR-T)
cells
by
the
immunosuppressive
tumor
microenvironment
remains
a
major
barrier
to
their
efficacy
against
solid
tumors.
To
address
this,
we
develop
an
anti-PD-L1-expressing
nanovesicle
loaded
with
STING
agonist
cGAMP
(aPD-L1
NVs@cGAMP)
remodel
and
thereby
enhance
CAR-T
cell
activity.
Following
pulmonary
delivery,
nanovesicles
rapidly
accumulate
in
lung
selectively
deliver
agonists
PD-L1-overexpressing
via
PD-1/PD-L1
interaction.
This
targeted
delivery
effectively
avoids
systemic
inflammation
poor
cellular
uptake
that
plague
free
agonists.
Internalized
trigger
signaling
induce
interferon
responses,
which
diminish
populations
such
as
myeloid-derived
suppressor
promote
infiltration.
Importantly,
anti-PD-L1
single
chain
variable
fragment
on
surface
blocks
PD-L1
upregulation
induced
prevents
exhaustion.
In
both
orthotopic
cancer
metastasis
model,
combined
therapy
aPD-L1
NVs@cGAMP
potently
inhibits
growth
recurrence.
Therefore,
is
expected
serve
effective
enhancer
improve
The
hindered
Here
authors
report
design
characterization
inhalable
cGAMP,
showing
enhanced
activity
models.
Discover Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
one
of
the
most
prevalent
cancers,
characterized
by
high
morbidity
and
mortality
rates.
Recently,
immunotherapy
has
emerged
as
a
crucial
treatment
modality
for
HCC,
following
surgery,
locoregional
therapies,
targeted
therapies.
This
approach
harnesses
body's
immune
system
to
target
eliminate
cancer
cells,
potentially
resulting
in
durable
antitumor
responses.
However,
acquired
resistance
tumor
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
(TIME)
significantly
hinder
its
clinical
application.
advancements
nanotechnology,
coupled
with
deeper
understanding
biology
nano-biological
interactions,
have
led
development
various
nanoparticles
aimed
at
enhancing
therapeutic
efficacy
through
specific
targeting
tissues.
These
increase
accumulation
immunotherapeutic
drugs
within
microenvironment,
thereby
transforming
TIME.
In
this
review,
we
provide
concise
overview
fundamental
principles
governing
TIME
landscape
HCC
discuss
rationale
applications
context.
Additionally,
highlight
existing
challenges
potential
opportunities
translation
nanomedicines.
iScience,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 112324 - 112324
Published: March 1, 2025
Detecting
cytoplasmic
or
extracellular
DNA
from
host
pathogen
origin
by
sensor
cyclic
GMP-AMP
synthase
(cGAS)
and
stimulator
of
interferon
genes
(STING)
triggers
immune
responses
with
secretion
type
I
interferons
inflammatory
cytokines.
However,
STING
agonists
function
as
type-2
adjuvant
promoting
allergic
asthma.
Here,
we
asked
how
cGAS/STING
signaling
pathway
influences
allergen-induced
in
models
airway
diseases
induced
birch
pollen
extract,
house
dust
mite,
ovalbumin
plus
Alum.
We
report
increased
dsDNA
the
airways,
together
cGAS
gene
expression,
following
allergen
challenge
these
models,
correlating
cytokine
IL-4,
IL-5,
IL-13
release.
Allergen-induced
were
reduced
cGAS-
STING-deficient
mice.
Further,
blocking
specific
inhibitor
RU.521
protected
mice
inflammation
responses.
Thus,
sensing
contributes
to
may
represent
a
therapeutic
target
for
lung
inflammation.
Neuroinflammation
caused
by
excessive
activation
of
microglia
is
a
significant
cause
poor
prognosis
in
ischemic
stroke
patients.
Minocycline,
microglial
cell
inhibitor,
has
neuroprotective
effects
stroke,
but
its
optimal
treatment
duration
and
specific
mechanisms
action
remain
unclear.
This
study
aimed
to
compare
the
efficacy
different
minocycline
durations
on
explore
their
action.
We
investigated
various
polarization
using
cellular
animal
models.
The
long-term
therapy
for
were
explored
through
vitro
vivo
experiments.
In
models,
showed
stronger
inhibitory
effect
neuroinflammation
improved
neuron
viability
compared
with
short-term
treatment.
Further
results
indicated
that
downregulated
glycolysis
levels
EMB/MCT4
axis,
promoting
transformation
an
anti-inflammatory
phenotype
inhibiting
STING
pathway,
thereby
improving
post-stroke
neuroinflammation.
Long-term
exerts
regulating
EMB/MCT4/STING
axis
inflammatory
downregulating
levels.
Extending
appropriately
may
further
improve
outcomes.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 371 - 371
Published: March 31, 2025
Low
antigen
immunogenicity
poses
a
significant
challenge
in
vaccine
development,
often
leading
to
inadequate
immune
responses
and
reduced
efficacy.
Therefore,
the
discovery
of
potent
immune-enhancing
adjuvants
is
crucial.
STING
(stimulator
interferon
genes)
agonists
are
promising
class
which
have
been
identified
various
cells
activated
response
DNA
fragments,
triggering
broad
range
type-I
interferon-dependent
responses.
Integrating
with
components
an
ideal
strategy
bolster
vaccine-induced
immunity
infections
cancer
cells.
Several
currently
under
investigation
preclinical
studies
clinical
trials;
however,
some
shown
limited
efficacy,
while
others
exhibit
off-target
effects.
To
ensure
safety,
they
typically
delivered
carriers
that
high
biocompatibility
insolubility.
In
this
review,
we
present
latest
research
on
natural
synthetic
effectively
used
summarize
their
application
adjuvant
preventive
therapeutic
vaccines.
Additionally,
discuss
safety
as
by
reviewing
potential
delivery
strategies.
Overall,
incorporating
into
formulations
represents
advancement
significantly
enhance
improve
However,
ongoing
still
required
identify
most
effective
safe
strategies
for
agonists,
well
evaluate
long-term
efficacy
trials.