Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
171, P. 116203 - 116203
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Tumor
immunotherapy,
an
innovative
anti-cancer
therapy,
has
showcased
encouraging
outcomes
across
diverse
tumor
types.
Among
these,
the
PD-1/PD-L1
signaling
pathway
is
a
well-known
immunological
checkpoint,
which
significant
in
regulation
of
immune
evasion
by
tumors.
Nevertheless,
considerable
number
patients
develop
resistance
to
anti-PD-1/PD-L1
rendering
it
ineffective
long
run.
This
research
focuses
on
exploring
factors
PD-1/PD-L1-mediated
immunotherapy.
Initially,
characterized
its
role
facilitating
evasion,
emphasizing
autoimmune
homeostasis.
Next,
primary
mechanisms
PD-1/PD-L1-based
immunotherapy
are
analyzed,
including
antigen
deletion,
T
cell
dysfunction,
increased
immunosuppressive
cells,
and
alterations
expression
PD-L1
within
cells.
The
possible
ramifications
altered
metabolism,
microbiota,
DNA
methylation
also
described.
Finally,
resolution
strategies
for
dealing
with
discussed,
placing
particular
emphasis
personalized
therapeutic
approaches
exploration
more
potent
regimens.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
33(43)
Published: Sept. 12, 2021
Abstract
Chimeric
antigen
receptor‐T
(CAR‐T)
cell
immunotherapy
has
shown
impressive
clinical
outcomes
for
hematologic
malignancies.
However,
its
broader
applications
are
challenged
due
to
complex
ex
vivo
cell‐manufacturing
procedures
and
low
therapeutic
efficacy
against
solid
tumors.
The
limited
effects
partially
CAR‐T
infiltration
tumors
inactivation
of
cells
by
the
immunosuppressive
tumor
microenvironment.
Here,
a
facile
approach
is
presented
in
program
macrophages,
which
can
intrinsically
penetrate
tumors,
into
CAR‐M1
macrophages
displaying
enhanced
cancer‐directed
phagocytosis
anti‐tumor
activity.
In
injected
nanocomplexes
macrophage‐targeting
nanocarriers
CAR‐interferon‐γ‐encoding
plasmid
DNA
induce
that
capable
CAR‐mediated
cancer
phagocytosis,
immunomodulation,
inhibition
growth.
Together,
this
study
describes
an
off‐the‐shelf
CAR‐macrophage
therapy
effective
avoids
costly
processes
CAR‐cell
manufacturing.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(40)
Published: Aug. 20, 2022
The
most
immune
cells
infiltrating
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs)
closely
resemble
immunosuppressive
M2-polarized
macrophages.
Moreover,
exhibit
high
expression
of
CD47
"don't
eat
me"
signal,
which
obstructs
macrophage
phagocytosis.
precise
and
efficient
activation
TAMs
is
a
promising
approach
to
immunotherapy;
however,
re-education
remains
challenge.
Bacteria-derived
outer
membrane
vesicles
(OMVs)
are
highly
immunogenic
nanovesicles
that
can
robustly
stimulate
Here,
an
OMV-based
controllable
two-way
adaptor
reported,
in
nanobody
(CD47nb)
fused
onto
OMV
surface
(OMV-CD47nb),
with
the
coated
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG)
layer
containing
diselenide
bonds
(PEG/Se)
form
PEG/Se@OMV-CD47nb.
PEG/Se
modification
not
only
mitigates
immunogenicity
OMV-CD47nb,
thereby
remarkedly
increasing
dose
be
administered
safely
through
intravenous
injection,
but
also
equips
formulation
radiation-triggered
controlled
release
OMV-CD47nb.
Application
radiation
tumors
mice
injected
nanoformulation
results
remodeling
TME.
As
adaptors,
OMV-CD47nb
activates
TAM
phagocytosis
via
multiple
pathways,
including
induction
M1
polarization
blockade
signal.
this
stimulation
T
cell-mediated
antitumor
immunity
effective
antigen
presentation.
Exploration,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2(3)
Published: Feb. 25, 2022
Reprogramming
the
immunosuppressive
tumor
microenvironment
by
modulating
macrophages
holds
great
promise
in
immunotherapy.
As
a
class
of
professional
phagocytes
and
antigen-presenting
cells
innate
immune
system,
can
not
only
directly
engulf
clear
cells,
but
also
play
roles
presenting
tumor-specific
antigen
to
initiate
adaptive
immunity.
However,
tumor-associated
(TAMs)
usually
display
tumor-supportive
M2
phenotype
rather
than
anti-tumor
M1
phenotype.
They
support
escape
immunological
surveillance,
aggravate
progression,
impede
T
cell
Although
many
TAMs-modulating
agents
have
shown
success
therapy
multiple
tumors,
they
face
enormous
challenges
including
poor
accumulation
off-target
side
effects.
An
alternative
solution
is
use
advanced
nanostructures,
which
deliver
augment
therapeutic
efficacy,
serve
as
modulators
TAMs.
Another
important
strategy
exploitation
macrophage-derived
components
tumor-targeting
delivery
vehicles.
Herein,
we
summarize
recent
advances
targeting
engineering
for
immunotherapy,
(1)
direct
indirect
effects
on
augmentation
immunotherapy
(2)
strategies
macrophage-based
drug
carriers.
The
existing
perspectives
immunotherapies
are
highlighted.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Dec. 20, 2021
The
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
is
known
to
have
a
strong
influence
on
tumorigenesis,
with
various
components
being
involved
in
suppression
and
growth.
A
protumorigenic
TME
characterized
by
an
increased
infiltration
of
associated
macrophages
(TAMs),
where
their
presence
strongly
progression,
therapy
resistance,
poor
survival
rates.
This
association
between
the
TAMs
therapeutic
outcomes
are
stemming
increasing
interest
investigating
as
potential
target
cancer
treatment.
Prominent
mechanisms
targeting
include:
blocking
recruitment,
stimulating
repolarization,
depletion
methods.
For
enhancing
specificity
multiple
nanomaterials
currently
explored
for
precise
delivery
chemotherapeutic
cargo,
including
conjugation
TAM-targeting
peptides.
In
this
paper,
we
provide
focused
literature
review
macrophage
biology
relation
role
tumorigenesis.
First,
discuss
origin,
recruitment
mechanisms,
phenotypic
diversity
based
recent
investigations
literature.
Then
paper
provides
detailed
current
methods
TAMs,
use
novel
therapeutics.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 16, 2023
Cancer
progression
is
primarily
caused
by
interactions
between
transformed
cells
and
the
components
of
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
TAMs
(tumor-associated
macrophages)
make
up
majority
invading
immune
components,
which
are
further
categorized
as
anti-tumor
M1
pro-tumor
M2
subtypes.
While
known
to
have
anti-cancer
properties,
recognized
extend
a
protective
role
tumor.
As
result,
manipulates
TME
in
such
way
that
it
induces
macrophage
infiltration
switching
bias
secure
its
survival.
This
M2-TAM
promotes
cancer
cell
proliferation,
neoangiogenesis,
lymphangiogenesis,
epithelial-to-mesenchymal
transition,
matrix
remodeling
for
metastatic
support,
manipulation
an
immunosuppressive
state.
additionally
promote
emergence
stem
(CSCs),
their
ability
originate,
metastasize,
relapse
into
tumors.
CSCs
also
help
revealing
escape
survival
strategies
during
initiation
phases.
review
describes
reasons
immunotherapy
failure
and,
thereby,
devises
better
impair
tumor-TAM
crosstalk.
study
will
shed
light
on
understudied
TAM-mediated
address
much-needed
holistic
approach
therapy,
encompasses
targeting
cells,
CSCs,
all
at
same
time.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Cancer
remains
a
significant
risk
to
human
health.
Nanomedicine
is
new
multidisciplinary
field
that
garnering
lot
of
interest
and
investigation.
shows
great
potential
for
cancer
diagnosis
treatment.
Specifically
engineered
nanoparticles
can
be
employed
as
contrast
agents
in
diagnostics
enable
high
sensitivity
high-resolution
tumor
detection
by
imaging
examinations.
Novel
approaches
labeling
are
also
made
possible
the
use
nanoprobes
nanobiosensors.
The
achievement
targeted
medication
delivery
therapy
accomplished
through
rational
design
manufacture
nanodrug
carriers.
Nanoparticles
have
capability
effectively
transport
medications
or
gene
fragments
tissues
via
passive
active
targeting
processes,
thus
enhancing
treatment
outcomes
while
minimizing
harm
healthy
tissues.
Simultaneously,
context
radiation
sensitization
photothermal
enhance
therapeutic
efficacy
malignant
tumors.
This
review
presents
literature
overview
summary
how
nanotechnology
used
According
oncological
diseases
originating
from
different
systems
body
combining
pathophysiological
features
cancers
at
sites,
we
most
recent
developments
applications.
Finally,
briefly
discuss
prospects
challenges
cancer.
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Abstract
Immunotherapies
have
revolutionized
the
treatment
paradigms
of
various
types
cancers.
However,
most
these
immunomodulatory
strategies
focus
on
harnessing
adaptive
immunity,
mainly
by
inhibiting
immunosuppressive
signaling
with
immune
checkpoint
blockade,
or
enhancing
immunostimulatory
bispecific
T
cell
engager
and
chimeric
antigen
receptor
(CAR)-T
cell.
Although
agents
already
achieved
great
success,
only
a
tiny
percentage
patients
could
benefit
from
immunotherapies.
Actually,
immunotherapy
efficacy
is
determined
multiple
components
in
tumor
microenvironment
beyond
immunity.
Cells
innate
arm
system,
such
as
macrophages,
dendritic
cells,
myeloid-derived
suppressor
neutrophils,
natural
killer
unconventional
also
participate
cancer
evasion
surveillance.
Considering
that
cornerstone
antitumor
response,
utilizing
immunity
provides
potential
therapeutic
options
for
control.
Up
to
now,
exploiting
agonists
stimulator
interferon
genes,
CAR-macrophage
-natural
therapies,
metabolic
regulators,
novel
exhibited
potent
activities
preclinical
clinical
studies.
Here,
we
summarize
latest
insights
into
roles
cells
discuss
advances
arm-targeted
strategies.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(52)
Published: June 21, 2022
Although
immunotherapy
harnessing
activity
of
the
immune
system
against
tumors
has
made
great
progress,
treatment
efficacy
remains
limited
in
most
cancers.
Current
anticancer
is
primarily
based
on
T-cell-mediated
cellular
immunity,
which
highly
relies
efficiency
triggering
cancer-immunity
cycle,
namely,
tumor
antigen
release,
presentation
by
presenting
cells,
T
cell
activation,
recruitment
and
infiltration
cells
into
tumors,
recognition
killing
cells.
Unfortunately,
these
immunotherapies
are
restricted
inefficient
drug
delivery
acting
only
a
single
step
cycle.
Due
to
high
biocompatibility,
low
immunogenicity,
intrinsic
targeting,
easy
chemical
genetic
manipulation,
extracellular
vesicle
(EV)-based
systems
widely
used
amplify
responses
serving
as
an
integrated
platform
for
multiple
drugs
or
therapeutic
strategies
synergistically
activate
several
steps
This
review
summarizes
various
mechanisms
related
affecting
cycle
disorders.
Meanwhile,
preparation
application
EV-based
modulating
introduced,
especially
improvement
tumors.
Finally,
opportunities
challenges
translational
clinical
applications
briefly
discussed.