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Immunotherapy

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Targeting the exosomal CaMK2A-ZDHHC3-GPX4 pathway reprograms tumor-associated macrophages and enhances anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy in gastric cancer. (PubMed, Int J Biol Sci)
Our study reveals a previously unrecognized CaMK2A-ZDHHC3-GPX4 signaling axis that couples ferroptosis resistance to immunosuppressive TAM polarization. Targeting GPX4 or disrupting exosomal CaMK2A signaling may reprogram the TME and potentiate immune checkpoint therapy in GC.
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GPX4 (Glutathione Peroxidase 4) • CAMK2A (Calcium/Calmodulin Dependent Protein Kinase II Alpha)
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Biomimetic self-assembled copper nanoadjuvant potentiates hepatocellular carcinoma immunotherapy via cuproptosis-driven cGAS-STING activation. (PubMed, Mater Today Bio)
Notably, combining Cu-R837@CM with PD-L1 blockade achieved complete tumor regression and significantly prolonged survival. Collectively, Cu-R837@CM offers a clinically translatable nanoadjuvant paradigm that integrates cuproptosis-driven cGAS-STING activation with TLR7 co-stimulation for hepatocellular carcinoma immunotherapy.
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule) • STING (stimulator of interferon response cGAMP interactor 1) • DLAT (Dihydrolipoamide S-Acetyltransferase)
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Long survival of PD-L1-positive mediastinal sarcomatoid carcinoma after immunotherapy and anti-angiogenic target therapy: A case report. (PubMed, Oncol Lett)
After which, the patient received two cycles of immunotherapy with durvalumab, and received continued administration with anlotinib; follow-up evaluation revealed a partial response. At present, the patient remains alive with no evidence of disease progression, achieving a progression-free survival of >42 months. The present case report highlights the potential of immunotherapy combined with anti-angiogenic targeted therapy in treating PD-L1-positive mediastinal SC, despite the life-threatening adverse reactions, offering a viable treatment option for similar clinical cases.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1)
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PD-L1 expression
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Imfinzi (durvalumab) • Focus V (anlotinib)
5d
Tumor cell ferroptosis in antitumor immunity and immunotherapy efficacy. (PubMed, J Immunother Cancer)
Tumor cell-intrinsic regulators govern ferroptosis sensitivity and, in turn, can influence the success of immune-mediated tumor control. Here, we discuss the growing understanding of regulation of ferroptosis and examine the complex interplay between tumor cell-intrinsic ferroptosis pathways and the host immune response, with an emphasis on how ferroptosis might be leveraged to potentiate immunotherapy efficacy.
Review • Journal
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8)
5d
Comprehensive characterization of the inflammatory ecosystems in immunotherapy-induced adverse events versus chronic inflammatory diseases. (PubMed, J Immunother Cancer)
Our multimodal analyses highlight key differences between irAEs and CIDs, indicating that irAEs constitute a distinct inflammatory ecosystem that differentiates them from CIDs. Our study provides insights into potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for improved irAE management.
Journal • Adverse events • IO biomarker
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CXCL8 (Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 8) • CXCL10 (Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 10) • HAVCR2 (Hepatitis A Virus Cellular Receptor 2) • LAMP3 (Lysosomal Associated Membrane Protein 3) • HLA-B (Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class I, B) • TNFRSF18 (TNF Receptor Superfamily Member 18) • NLRP3 (NLR Family Pyrin Domain Containing 3)
5d
Exploring the immune landscape and immunotherapy relevance of ER stress-related lncRNAs in melanoma through multi-omics and explainable machine learning. (PubMed, BMC Cancer)
This study established an interpretable ERlncRNA-based prognostic framework for melanoma and highlighted the biological and clinical relevance of ER stress-related lncRNAs. These findings provide insights into tumor heterogeneity, immune-related characteristics, and potential therapeutic stratification in melanoma, and suggest that selected ERlncRNAs may contribute to melanoma progression partly through modulation of ER stress-associated apoptotic signaling.
Journal • Tumor mutational burden • IO biomarker
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ER (Estrogen receptor) • TMB (Tumor Mutational Burden) • HSPA5 (Heat Shock Protein Family A (Hsp70) Member 5)
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Glucocorticoid and mitophagy signaling-based molecular subtyping reveals HMGA1 as a prognostic and immunotherapy biomarker in lung adenocarcinoma. (PubMed, NPJ Precis Oncol)
Functional assays showed that high HMGA1 expression conferred sensitivity to metabolic inhibitors but resistance to proteasome inhibitors, while HMGA1 knockout suppressed tumor growth and enhanced anti-PD-1 efficacy. By integrating bulk modeling with spatial validation, this study establishes a GC-mitophagy-based classification and highlights HMGA1 as a promising biomarker for prognostic stratification and personalized immunotherapy in LUAD.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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HMGA1 (High Mobility Group AT-Hook 1)
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Chemical-Assembled Macrophage-Engaging Glypican-3 × Signal Regulatory Protein-α (SIRP-α) Bispecific Antibody for Immunotherapy Against Liver Cancer. (PubMed, MedComm (2020))
In an in vivo experiment, dBsAb demonstrated a 68% reduction in tumor growth, with increased macrophage infiltration, M1 polarization, and elevated antigen presentation without observable systemic toxicity. This chemical assembly approach offers a practical alternative to recombinant methods for constructing bispecific antibodies and may facilitate the development of macrophage-directed immunotherapies.
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GPC3 (Glypican 3) • SIRPA (Signal Regulatory Protein Alpha)
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Knowledge mapping and research trends of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell immunotherapy in breast cancer: A bibliometric and visual analytics study. (PubMed, Hum Vaccin Immunother)
BC remains the most frequently diagnosed malignancy among women worldwide and a major cause of cancer-related death. We systematically mapped the knowledge structure and development trends of CAR-T research in BC, identifying major research contributors and emerging research hotspots, which may provide valuable insights for future basic research and clinical exploration in this field.
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MSLN (Mesothelin)
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Deep Learning of CT Imaging Predicts PD-L1 Expression and Immunotherapy Response in Metastatic NSCLC: A Multi-Center Study. (PubMed, Cancer Lett)
In LONESTAR, serial SCENT-inferred PD-L1 status showed a borderline association with 3-month progression without paired post-treatment tissue confirmation. SCENT is a generalizable CT-based virtual biopsy for baseline PD-L1 prediction and complementary tissue IHC stratification, with longitudinal use requiring prospective validation.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1)
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PD-L1 expression
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Reversing immunotherapy resistance in cold tumors by weaponizing pyroptosis with a dual-payload nanotuner. (PubMed, J Control Release)
As a result, this nano-pyroptosis inducer overcomes resistance to anti-PD-1 therapy, triggering potent systemic anti-tumor immunity and significantly inhibiting tumor growth. Overall, our findings establish a novel therapeutic paradigm for reversing ICB resistance via orchestrated pyroptosis amplification.
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CASP3 (Caspase 3) • GSDME (Gasdermin E)
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Melanoma cell states shape spatial tumor-immune ecosystems to dictate the efficacy of anti-PD1 immunotherapy. (PubMed, J Immunother Cancer)
Our study uncovers how cancer cell plasticity shapes spatially organized tumor-immune ecosystems that critically modulate adjuvant ICI efficacy in melanoma. These findings highlight melanoma cell plasticity as a key driver of immune evasion via macrophages reprogramming, through targetable interactions that may represent novel therapeutic avenues to enhance ICI efficacy.
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • IFNG (Interferon, gamma) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule)