bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
Abstract
Immune
cells
determine
the
role
of
tumor
microenvironment
during
progression,
either
suppressing
formation
or
promoting
tumorigenesis.
We
analyzed
profile
immune
in
control
mouse
skins
and
skin
tumors
at
single-cell
level.
identified
15
CD45
+
cell
clusters,
which
broadly
represent
most
functionally
characterized
types
including
macrophages,
Langerhans
(LC),
conventional
type
1
dendritic
(cDC1),
2
(cDC2),
migratory/mature
(mDC),
epidermal
T
(DETC),
dermal
γδ
(γδT),
cells,
regulatory
(Tregs),
natural
killer
(NK),
innate
lymphoid
(ILC2),
neutrophils
(Neu),
mast
(Mast),
two
proliferating
populations
(Prolif.1
Prolif.2).
Skin
progression
reprogramed
led
to
a
marked
increase
relative
percentages
cDC2,
mDC,
Tregs,
Neu.
Macrophages,
largest
cluster
tumors.
In
addition,
macrophages
emerged
as
predominant
communication
‘hub’
tumors,
highlighting
importance
progression.
contrast,
other
clusters
decreased
DETC,
γδT,
ILC2,
LC.
dramatically
upregulated
Jak2/Stat3
expression
interferon
response
across
various
clusters.
Further,
activated
NK
indicated
by
elevated
IFN-γ
Granzyme
B
Meanwhile,
pronounced
infiltration
M2-macrophages
Tregs
created
an
immunosuppressive
microenvironment,
consistent
with
Stat3
pathway
summary,
our
study
elucidates
landscape
neoplasms,
offering
comprehensive
understanding
providing
new
insights
into
cancer
evasion
mechanisms.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 337 - 337
Published: March 21, 2025
Dendritic
cells
(DCs)
act
as
a
bridge
between
innate
and
adaptive
immunity
by
presenting
antigens
to
effector
immune
have
shown
broad
application
potential
in
tumor
immunotherapy.
However,
the
clinical
translation
of
DC
vaccines
encounters
significant
challenges,
such
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
(TME)
sub-optimal
function
vaccine
efficacy
vivo.
In
this
review,
our
investigation
has
uncovered
latest
developments
their
cancer
immunotherapy,
with
special
emphasis
on
integration
nanotechnology.
Several
types
nanomaterials,
including
protein
cage
nanoparticles
(NPs),
biomimetic
NPs,
targeted
multifunctional
been
developed
enhance
antigen
presentation
ability
DCs
stimulatory
effects
T
cells.
addition,
we
also
summarized
synergistic
anti-cancer
checkpoint
inhibitors,
chemotherapy,
radiotherapy.
recent
advances
nanotechnology
made
it
possible
develop
novel
biomarkers
that
can
capacity
stimulate
These
not
only
improve
accuracy
precision
design
but
provide
new
insights
into
understanding
mechanisms
DC-mediated
response.
Despite
challenges
pertaining
technical
complexities
individual
adaptation
production
vaccines,
personalized
immunotherapy
based
is
expected
become
an
important
part
treatment
rapid
biotechnology
immunology.
This
review
provides
perspectives
solutions
for
optimal
therapy.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Abstract
The
induction
of
apoptosis
in
tumor
cells
is
a
common
target
for
the
development
anti‐tumor
therapies;
however,
these
therapies
still
leave
patients
at
increased
risk
disease
recurrence.
For
example,
apoptotic
can
promote
growth
and
immune
evasion
via
secretion
metabolites,
extracellular
vesicles,
pro‐tumorigenic
macrophages.
This
paradox
effects
cell
has
begged
question
whether
suitable
cancer
therapy,
led
to
further
explorations
into
other
immunogenic
death‐based
approaches.
However,
strategies
face
multiple
challenges,
most
critical
which
microenvironment.
Contrary
promotion
tolerance
mediated
by
cells,
bodies
with
enriched
tumor‐related
antigens
have
demonstrated
great
potential,
as
evidenced
their
ability
initiate
systemic
T‐cell
responses.
These
characteristics
indicate
that
body‐based
could
be
ideal
“in
situ”
extra‐tumoral
vaccine
candidates
treatment
cancers,
address
current
issues
apoptosis‐based
or
immunotherapy
treatments.
Although
not
yet
tested
clinically,
vaccines
potential
better
patient
outcomes
future.
Discover Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 11, 2025
Abstract
Background
Lung
cancer
is
one
of
the
most
common
malignant
tumors
worldwide.
This
article
aims
to
review
current
research
status
and
trends
in
PD-1/PD-L1
inhibitor
immunotherapy.
Method
On
basis
Web
Science
Core
Collection
database,
literature
on
immunotherapy
lung
patients
was
searched
analyzed
for
all
years
up
August
5,
2023.
Bibliometric
techniques
were
employed,
including
CiteSpace
(6.1.R6),
VOSviewer,
Bibliometrix
package
R,
examine
publication
counts,
countries,
institutions,
authors,
journals,
cited
literature,
keywords,
trends.
Results
A
total
1,252
documents
included
following
screening
process.
The
analysis
revealed
that
China
had
highest
number
publications
(512),
whereas
institution
with
UDICE
French
Association
Research
Universities
Union
(193).
journal
articles
Journal
Immunotherapy
Cancer
(48),
prolific
author
Zhou
Caixun
from
Tongji
University
(20).
Co-citation
Borghaei
H’s
2015
New
England
Medicine
citation
frequency.
clustering
results
indicated
frequently
referenced
keywords
predictors,
treatment
monitoring,
hyperprogressive
diseases.
There
a
growing
trend
toward
combination
therapies,
such
as
dual
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors,
into
molecular
mechanisms
within
tumor
microenvironment,
aimed
at
enhancing
efficacy
reducing
adverse
effects.
Conclusion
indicates
inhibitors
are
pivotal
this
domain
focuses
identifying
biomarkers
addressing
evasion
resistance
maximize
efficacy,
mitigating
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 1027 - 1027
Published: March 19, 2025
Resistance
to
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs)
represents
a
major
challenge
for
the
effective
treatment
of
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC).
Tumor
heterogeneity
has
been
identified
as
an
important
mechanism
resistance
in
and
increasingly
implicated
ICI
resistance.
The
diversity
clonality
tumor
neoantigens,
which
represent
target
epitopes
tumor-specific
cells,
have
shown
impact
efficacy
immunotherapy.
Advances
genomic
techniques
further
enhanced
our
understanding
clonal
landscapes
within
NSCLC
their
evolution
response
therapy.
In
this
review,
we
examine
role
during
surveillance
highlight
its
spatial
temporal
revealed
by
modern
technologies.
We
explore
additional
sources
heterogeneity,
including
epigenetic
metabolic
factors,
that
come
under
greater
scrutiny
potential
mediators
response.
finally
discuss
implications
on
ICIs
strategies
overcoming
therapeutic
Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. e010547 - e010547
Published: March 1, 2025
Checkpoint
inhibitors
have
led
to
remarkable
benefits
in
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC),
yet
response
rates
remain
below
expectations.
High-dimensional
analysis
and
mechanistic
experiments
clinical
samples
relevant
NSCLC
models
uncovered
the
immune
composition
of
tissues,
providing
invaluable
insights
into
functional
properties
tumor-infiltrating
T
cells
myeloid
cells.
Among
cells,
type
1
conventional
dendritic
(cDC1s)
stand
out
for
their
unique
ability
induce
effector
CD8
against
neoantigens
coordinate
antitumoral
immunity.
Notably,
resident
cDC1
are
particularly
abundant
long-lived
express
a
tissue-specific
gene
program,
underscoring
central
role
Here,
we
discuss
recent
on
induction
regulation
responses
cancer,
separating
it
from
tissue-agnostic
knowledge
generated
heterogeneous
tumor
models.
We
focus
most
studies
dissecting
states
spatial
distribution
across
stages
impact
neoantigens.
Finally,
highlight
gaps
emerging
strategies
harness
immunostimulatory
potential.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
is
characterized
by
a
complex
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
including
stromal
cells
that
influence
resistance
to
therapy.
Recent
studies
have
revealed
cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs)
are
heterogeneous
in
origin,
gene
expression,
and
function.
Antigen-presenting
CAFs
(apCAFs),
defined
major
histocompatibility
(MHC)-II
expression
can
activate
effector
CD4
+
T
the
potential
contribute
anti-cancer
immune
response,
but
also
induce
regulatory
cell
(Treg)
differentiation.
Whether
apCAFs
promote
or
restrain
antitumor
response
remains
uncertain.
Using
clones
of
KPC
murine
PDAC
model
differing
sensitivity
checkpoint
blockade
(ICB),
we
found
immunosensitive
(sKPC)
tumors
were
higher
apCAF
infiltration
than
resistant
(rKPC)
tumors.
IMC
analysis
showed
proximity
both
sKPC
rKPC
implicating
interaction
within
TME.
apCAF-depleted
tumor-bearing
mice
had
diminished
ICB.
from
activated
tumor-infiltrating
induced
Treg
However,
transcriptomic
Tregs
overexpressed
for
immunosuppressive
genes
rKPCs
relative
sKPCs,
this
associated
with
differential
chemokine
signaling
depending
on
origin.
Together
these
data
implicate
as
important
mediators
modulation
which
could
facilitate
development
more
effective
anti-tumor
based
approaches
patients.