Cureus,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 26, 2024
The
study
investigates
morphological
variants
of
tertiary
lymphoid
structures
(TLSs)
in
relation
to
cervical
cancer
development,
from
intraepithelial
neoplastic
lesions
invasive
carcinomas
with
locoregional
lymph
node
metastases.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Tertiary
lymphoid
structures
(TLSs)
are
defined
as
aggregates
formed
in
non-hematopoietic
organs
under
pathological
conditions.
Similar
to
secondary
(SLOs),
the
formation
of
TLSs
relies
on
interaction
between
tissue
inducer
(LTi)
cells
and
organizer
(LTo)
cells,
involving
multiple
cytokines.
Heterogeneity
is
a
distinguishing
feature
TLSs,
which
may
lead
differences
their
functions.
Growing
evidence
suggests
that
associated
with
various
diseases,
such
cancers,
autoimmune
transplant
rejection,
chronic
inflammation,
infection,
even
ageing.
However,
detailed
mechanisms
behind
these
clinical
associations
not
yet
fully
understood.
The
by
TLS
maturation
localization
affect
immune
function
also
unclear.
Therefore,
it
necessary
enhance
understanding
development
at
cellular
molecular
level,
allow
us
utilize
them
improve
microenvironment.
In
this
review,
we
delve
into
composition,
mechanism,
potential
therapeutic
applications
TLSs.
Furthermore,
discuss
implications
role
markers
response
prognosis.
Finally,
summarize
methods
for
detecting
targeting
Overall,
provide
comprehensive
aim
develop
more
effective
strategies.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 7, 2025
Anti-tumor
immunity,
including
innate
and
adaptive
immunity
is
critical
in
inhibiting
tumorigenesis
development
of
tumor.
The
needs
specific
lymph
organs
such
as
tertiary
lymphoid
structures
(TLSs),
which
are
highly
correlated
with
improved
survival
outcomes
many
cancers.
In
recent
years,
increasing
attention
on
the
TLS
tumor
microenvironment,
TLSs
have
emerged
a
novel
target
for
anti-tumor
therapy.
Excitingly,
studies
shown
contribution
to
immune
responses.
However,
it
unclear
how
form
more
effectively
defense
against
through
formation.
Recent
that
inflammation
plays
role
Interestingly,
also
found
gut
microbiota
can
regulate
occurrence
inflammation.
Therefore,
we
here
summarize
potential
effects
microbiota-
mediated
or
immunosuppression
formation
environments.
Meanwhile,
this
review
explores
manipulate
mature
regulating
microbiota/metabolites
associated
signal
pathways
potentially
lead
next-generation
cancer
immunotherapy.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
44(1)
Published: March 5, 2025
Immune
checkpoint
blockade
(ICB)
inhibits
tumor
immune
escape
and
has
significantly
advanced
therapy.
However,
ICB
benefits
only
a
minority
of
patients
treated
may
lead
to
many
immune-related
adverse
events.
Therefore,
identifying
factors
that
can
predict
treatment
outcomes,
enhance
synergy
with
ICB,
mitigate
events
is
urgently
needed.
Tertiary
lymphoid
structures
(TLS)
are
ectopic
tissues
arise
from
the
periphery.
They
have
been
found
be
associated
better
prognosis
improved
clinical
outcomes
after
TLS
help
address
problems
ICB.
The
multiple
mechanisms
action
between
remain
unknown.
This
paper
described
potential
interaction
two
explored
their
applications.
Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 4, 2024
Abstract
Cancer
is
the
second
leading
cause
of
mortality
worldwide.
Despite
recent
advances
in
cancer
treatment
including
immunotherapy
with
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors,
new
unconventional
biomarkers
and
targets
for
detection,
prognosis,
are
still
high
demand.
Tumor
cells
characterized
by
mutations
that
allow
their
unlimited
growth,
program
local
microenvironment
to
support
tumor
spread
towards
distant
sites.
While
a
major
focus
has
been
on
altered
genomes
proteomes,
crucial
signaling
molecules
such
as
lipids
have
underappreciated.
One
these
membrane
phospholipid
phosphatidylserine
(PS)
usually
found
at
cytosolic
surfaces
cellular
membranes
but
can
be
rapidly
massively
shuttled
extracellular
leaflet
plasma
during
apoptosis
serve
limiting
factor
responses.
These
immunosuppressive
interactions
exploited
evade
system.
In
this
review,
we
describe
mechanisms
regulation
tumors,
discuss
if
PS
may
constitute
an
inhibitory
checkpoint,
current
future
strategies
targeting
reactivate
tumor-associated
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Introduction
The
pro-inflammatory
cytokine
interleukin-23
(IL-23)
has
been
implicated
in
colorectal
cancer
(CRC).
Yet,
the
cell-specific
contributions
of
IL-23
receptor
(IL-23R)
signaling
CRC
remain
unknown.
One
cell
types
that
highly
expresses
IL-23R
are
colonic
regulatory
T
cells
(Treg
cells).
aim
this
study
was
to
define
contribution
Treg
sporadic
and
inflammation-associated
CRC.
Methods
In
mice,
role
colitis-associated
(CAC)
investigated
using
azoxymethane/dextran
sodium
sulphate
wild-type
reporter
mice
(WT,
Foxp3
YFP-iCre
),
harboring
a
deletion
(
Il23r
ΔTreg
).
examined
utilizing
orthotopic
injection
syngeneic
colon
line
MC-38
submucosally
into
colon/rectum
mice.
function
macrophages
studied
clodronate.
Finally,
single-cell
RNA-seq
previously
published
dataset
human
reanalyzed
corroborate
these
findings.
Results
CAC,
had
increased
tumor
size
dysplasia
compared
WT
associated
with
decreased
tumor-infiltrating
macrophages.
model,
survival
Additionally,
tumors
exhibited
higher
frequency
IL-17
producing
CD4
+
cells.
macrophage-dependent.
These
data
suggest
loss
permits
production
by
turn
promotes
clear
tumors.
analysis
TCGA
cancer,
revealed
IL23R
expressed
other
cancers
specifically
tumor-associated
Conclusion
Inflammation
carcinogenesis
differs
respect
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 of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: May 9, 2025
Tertiary
lymphoid
structures
(TLSs)
are
ectopic
formations
that
develop
in
chronically
inflamed
tissues,
including
various
solid
tumours.
In
the
context
of
gliomas,
presence
TLSs
has
recently
attracted
considerable
attention
because
their
potential
implications
tumour
immunology
and
therapy.
The
immune
microenvironment
(TIME)
plays
a
crucial
role
cancer
progression,
tumour-infiltrating
cells
(TILs)
key
players
this
environment.
These
cell
aggregates,
known
as
TLSs,
display
distinct
characteristics
across
different
However,
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
tumours
highly
heterogeneous,
environment
within
these
is
often
more
deficient
than
peripheral
tissue
This
leads
to
differences
formation
function
CNS
variations
particularly
relevant
glioma
immunotherapy
could
have
important
for
treatment
strategies.
review
focuses
on
composition
examines
complexity
glioblastoma
(GBM)
microenvironment,
highlights
unique
GBM,
providing
new
theoretical
insights
practical
foundations
targeting
immunotherapy.