Targeting lipid metabolism in regulatory T cells for enhancing cancer immunotherapy
Yang Liu,
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Xingyue Wang,
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Shu‐Rong Wang
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et al.
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Reviews on Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 189259 - 189259
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
As
immunosuppressive
cells,
Regulatory
T
cells
(Tregs)
exert
their
influence
on
tumor
immune
escape
within
the
microenvironment
(TME)
by
effectively
suppressing
activity
of
other
thereby
significantly
impeding
anti-tumor
response.
In
recent
years,
metabolic
characteristics
Tregs
have
become
a
focus
research,
especially
important
role
lipid
metabolism
in
maintaining
function
Tregs.
Consequently,
targeted
interventions
aimed
at
modulating
been
recognized
as
an
innovative
and
promising
approach
to
enhance
effectiveness
immunotherapy.
This
review
presents
comprehensive
overview
pivotal
regulating
Tregs,
with
specific
targeting
augment
responses.
Furthermore,
we
discuss
potential
opportunities
challenges
associated
this
strategy,
aiming
provide
novel
insights
for
enhancing
efficacy
cancer
Language: Английский
Reprogramming the breast tumor immune microenvironment: cold-to-hot transition for enhanced immunotherapy
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
44(1)
Published: April 25, 2025
Abstract
This
review
discusses
reprogramming
the
breast
tumor
immune
microenvironment
from
an
immunosuppressive
cold
state
to
immunologically
active
hot
state.
A
complex
interplay
is
revealed,
in
which
accumulation
of
metabolic
byproducts—such
as
lactate,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
and
ammonia—is
shown
impair
T-cell
function
promote
escape.
It
demonstrated
that
(TME)
dominated
by
cytokines,
including
interleukin-10
(IL-10),
transforming
growth
factorβ
(TGFβ),
IL-35.
Notably,
IL-35
produced
regulatory
T
cells
cancer
cells.
The
conversion
conventional
into
IL-35-producing
induced
cells,
along
with
inhibition
pro-inflammatory
cytokine
secretion,
contributes
suppression
anti-tumor
immunity.
further
key
checkpoint
molecules—such
PD-1,
PDL1,
CTLA-4,
TIM-3,
LAG-3,
TIGIT—are
upregulated
within
TME,
leading
Tcell
exhaustion
diminished
responses.
blockade
these
checkpoints
restore
functionality
proposed
a
strategy
convert
tumors
ones
robust
effector
cell
infiltration.
therapeutic
potential
chimeric
antigen
receptor
(CAR)T
therapy
also
explored,
targeting
specific
tumor-associated
antigens,
such
glycoproteins
tyrosine
kinases,
highlighted.
suggested
CART
efficacy
can
be
enhanced
combining
inhibitors
other
immunomodulatory
agents,
thereby
overcoming
barriers
imposed
TME.
Moreover,
role
microbiome
regulating
estrogen
metabolism
systemic
inflammation
reviewed.
Alterations
gut
microbiota
are
affect
microbiome-based
interventions
additional
means
facilitate
cold-to-hot
transition.
concluded
immunological
pathways
underpin
suppression—through
combination
strategies
involving
blockade,
therapies,
modulation—the
TME
achieved.
anticipated
enhance
infiltration
function,
improving
overall
immunotherapies
better
clinical
outcomes
for
patients.
Language: Английский
Anti-TNFR2 Antibody and HMGN1 Combined with TIL Cell Therapy Inhibits Colorectal Cancer Progression by Enhancing Immune Response
Hang Lv,
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Yujie Nie,
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Huan Gui
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et al.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 29, 2025
Abstract
Background
Immunotherapy
utilizing
tumor-infiltrating
lymphocytes
(TILs)
has
demonstrated
exceptional
effectiveness
in
the
treatment
of
diverse
solid
tumors.
However,
existing
procedures
typically
involve
lymphodepleting
chemotherapy
using
cyclophosphamide
and
high-dose
IL-2
to
support
proliferation
activity
reintroduced
TILs,
despite
common
occurrence
systemic
toxicity.
Methods
A
CT26
colorectal
cancer
mouse
model
was
established
this
research.
Tumor
tissues
were
removed,
TILs
isolated
cultured
vitro.
The
TIL
identity
validated
via
flow
cytometry.
Mice
received
with
an
anti-TNFR2
antibody,
HMGN1,
assess
new
immune-combination
therapy
against
Flow
cytometry
employed
analyze
CD8
+
T
cells,
CD4
+
Treg
function
evaluated
CCK8
assays.
Results
Administration
antibody
HMGN1
not
only
stimulated
but
also
suppressed
cells
within
tumor
tissues,
thereby
markedly
enhancing
TIL-mediated
anti-tumor
mice.
receiving
combination
achieved
complete
eradication
significantly
prolonged
survival.
This
substantial
suppression
4T1
breast
model.
Conclusion
combined
synergistically
alleviates
immunosuppression
by
decreasing
regulatory
(Treg
cells).
decrease
results
successful
tumors
vivo
promoting
expansion
TIL.
Language: Английский
Regulatory T Cells in Tumor Microenvironment: Therapeutic Approaches and Clinical Implications
Cell Biology International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 14, 2025
ABSTRACT
Regulatory
T
cells
(Tregs),
previously
referred
to
as
suppressor
cells,
represent
a
distinct
subset
of
CD4+
that
are
uniquely
specialized
for
immune
suppression.
They
characterized
by
the
constitutive
expression
transcription
factor
FoxP3
in
their
nuclei,
along
with
CD25
(the
IL‐2
receptor
α‐chain)
and
CTLA‐4
on
cell
surface.
Tregs
not
only
restrict
natural
killer
cell‐mediated
cytotoxicity
but
also
inhibit
proliferation
CD8+
T‐cells
suppress
interferon‐γ
secretion
ultimately
impairing
an
effective
antitumor
response.
Treg
widely
recognized
significant
barrier
effectiveness
tumor
immunotherapy
clinical
settings.
Extensive
research
has
consistently
shown
play
pivotal
role
facilitating
initiation
progression.
Conversely,
depletion
been
linked
marked
delay
growth
development.
Language: Английский
The effect of spontaneous tumor regression on melanoma progression
Russian Journal of Biotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(4), P. 22 - 29
Published: Dec. 19, 2024
Background.
Skin
melanoma
(SM)
is
a
malignant
non-epithelial
tumor
of
transformed
melanocytes
with
predominant
localization
on
the
skin
(more
than
90
%
cases).
According
to
statistics
for
2021,
SM
in
Russia
accounted
1.82
all
neoplasms
adult
population
and
12.65
tumors.
There
has
been
steady
annual
increase
incidence
throughout
world,
especially
countries
predominantly
Caucasian
population.
In
Russia,
over
past
10
years,
mortality
from
increased
by
17.6
%.
heterogeneous
high
metastatic
potential,
because
addition
standard
clinical
pathomorphological
prognostic
factors,
identification
additional
factors
progression
unfavorable
prognosis
disease
remains
an
urgent
unresolved
problem
modern
oncology.
Aim
.
To
determine
role
spontaneous
regression
occurrence
based
analysis
literature
data
their
systematization.
Results.
This
review
reflects
various
global
research
progression.
Spontaneous
immunological
process
which
disappearance
cells
observed,
leads
division
into
separate
islands
intermediate
areas
non-tumor
tissue.
The
mechanism
primary
SM,
as
well
its
significance,
not
understood
studied.
Of
course,
most
researchers
primarily
associate
immune
response,
since
lymphocytic
infiltration
was
noted
cases
regression.
presence
lymphoid
infiltration,
quantitative
qualitative
ratio
cells,
are
important
development
process,
affect
effectiveness
immunotherapy
greater
extent
factor
favorable
prognosis.
Conclusion
still
controversial
issue.
Interestingly,
number
studies
demonstrate
that
independent
predictor
SM.
Language: Английский