Therapeutic cancer vaccines
Therapeutic cancer vaccines have undergone a resurgence in the past decade. A better
understanding of the breadth of tumour-associated antigens, the native immune response …
understanding of the breadth of tumour-associated antigens, the native immune response …
Endoplasmic reticulum stress signals in the tumour and its microenvironment
Protein handling, modification and folding in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) are tightly
regulated processes that determine cell function, fate and survival. In several tumour types …
regulated processes that determine cell function, fate and survival. In several tumour types …
Disturbed mitochondrial dynamics in CD8+ TILs reinforce T cell exhaustion
The metabolic challenges present in tumors attenuate the metabolic fitness and antitumor
activity of tumor-infiltrating T lymphocytes (TILs). However, it remains unclear whether …
activity of tumor-infiltrating T lymphocytes (TILs). However, it remains unclear whether …
Cancer SLC43A2 alters T cell methionine metabolism and histone methylation
Abnormal epigenetic patterns correlate with effector T cell malfunction in tumours,,–, but the
cause of this link is unknown. Here we show that tumour cells disrupt methionine …
cause of this link is unknown. Here we show that tumour cells disrupt methionine …
The cytosolic DNA-sensing cGAS–STING pathway in cancer
The recognition of DNA as an immune-stimulatory molecule is an evolutionarily conserved
mechanism to initiate rapid innate immune responses against microbial pathogens. The …
mechanism to initiate rapid innate immune responses against microbial pathogens. The …
Amino acid metabolism in immune cells: essential regulators of the effector functions, and promising opportunities to enhance cancer immunotherapy
L Yang, Z Chu, M Liu, Q Zou, J Li, Q Liu… - Journal of hematology & …, 2023 - Springer
Amino acids are basic nutrients for immune cells during organ development, tissue
homeostasis, and the immune response. Regarding metabolic reprogramming in the tumor …
homeostasis, and the immune response. Regarding metabolic reprogramming in the tumor …
Metabolic adaptation of lymphocytes in immunity and disease
NM Chapman, H Chi - Immunity, 2022 - cell.com
Adaptive immune responses mediated by T cells and B cells are crucial for protective
immunity against pathogens and tumors. Differentiation and function of immune cells require …
immunity against pathogens and tumors. Differentiation and function of immune cells require …
Cholesterol induces CD8+ T cell exhaustion in the tumor microenvironment
Tumor-infiltrating T cells often lose their effector function; however, the mechanisms are
incompletely understood. We report that cholesterol in the tumor microenvironment induces …
incompletely understood. We report that cholesterol in the tumor microenvironment induces …
Metabolic and epigenetic regulation of T-cell exhaustion
F Franco, A Jaccard, P Romero, YR Yu, PC Ho - Nature metabolism, 2020 - nature.com
Current immunotherapies yield remarkable clinical outcomes by boosting the power of host
immunity in cancer cell elimination and viral clearance. However, after prolonged antigen …
immunity in cancer cell elimination and viral clearance. However, after prolonged antigen …
PERK is a critical metabolic hub for immunosuppressive function in macrophages
Chronic inflammation triggers compensatory immunosuppression to stop inflammation and
minimize tissue damage. Studies have demonstrated that endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress …
minimize tissue damage. Studies have demonstrated that endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress …