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Khalili S, Zeinali F, Moghadam Fard A, Taha SR, Fazlollahpour Naghibi A, Bagheri K, Shariat Zadeh M, Eslami Y, Fattah K, Asadimanesh N, Azarimatin A, Khalesi B, Almasi F, Payandeh Z. Macrophage-Based Therapeutic Strategies in Hematologic Malignancies. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3722. [PMID: 37509382 PMCID: PMC10378576 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15143722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Macrophages are types of immune cells, with ambivalent functions in tumor growth, which depend on the specific environment in which they reside. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) are a diverse population of immunosuppressive myeloid cells that play significant roles in several malignancies. TAM infiltration in malignancies has been linked to a poor prognosis and limited response to treatments, including those using checkpoint inhibitors. Understanding the precise mechanisms through which macrophages contribute to tumor growth is an active area of research as targeting these cells may offer potential therapeutic approaches for cancer treatment. Numerous investigations have focused on anti-TAM-based methods that try to eliminate, rewire, or target the functional mediators released by these cells. Considering the importance of these strategies in the reversion of tumor resistance to conventional therapies and immune modulatory vaccination could be an appealing approach for the immunosuppressive targeting of myeloid cells in the tumor microenvironment (TME). The combination of reprogramming and TAM depletion is a special feature of this approach compared to other clinical strategies. Thus, the present review aims to comprehensively overview the pleiotropic activities of TAMs and their involvement in various stages of cancer development as a potent drug target, with a focus on hematologic tumors.
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Affiliation(s)
- Saeed Khalili
- Department of Biology Sciences, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran 1678815811, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz 6135715794, Iran
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- Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran 4188783417, Iran
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- Oncopathology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614535, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol 4717641367, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol 4717641367, Iran
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- Oncopathology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1449614535, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari 4815733971, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717411, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1985717411, Iran
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Shabestar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shabestar 5381637181, Iran
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- Department of Research and Production of Poultry Viral Vaccine, Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, Karaj 3197619751, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Lab, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, School of Biology and Center of Excellence in Phylogeny of Living Organisms, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran 1416634793, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm University, SE 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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Ohmoto A, Nakano K, Fukuda N, Wang X, Urasaki T, Hayashi N, Suto H, Udagawa S, Oki R, Sato Y, Yunokawa M, Ono M, Saito M, Minami Y, Hayakawa K, Tanizawa T, Ae K, Matsumoto S, Tomomatsu J, Takahashi S. Clinical characteristics of sarcoma cases in which long-term disease control was achieved with trabectedin treatment: A retrospective study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280508. [PMID: 36857355 PMCID: PMC9977011 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Trabectedin is a therapeutic option for patients with advanced sarcoma. While a randomized trial demonstrated its prolonged progression-free survival (PFS), the reported PFS was <6 months. Some patients can achieve long-term disease control with this treatment. However, the reference information is insufficient. Herein, we retrospectively reviewed 51 sarcoma patients who received trabectedin. We analyzed the clinicopathological features, trabectedin dose, administration schedule, and clinical outcomes, including the overall response rate (ORR) and PFS. Among them, we assessed the detailed data of patients who achieved long-term disease control (PFS >1 year). The ORR in the 49 evaluable patients was 8%, and the median PFS in 51 patients was 7.5 months. Six patients (12%) achieved PFS of >1 year. Five of the six patients had metastatic lesions at trabectedin initiation. The pathological subtypes were myxoid liposarcoma (n = 2), leiomyosarcoma (n = 2), synovial sarcoma (n = 1), and Ewing sarcoma (n = 1). The final administration dose was the minimum dose (0.8 mg/m2) in two patients who continued the treatment over 20 cycles. The best radiological response was partial response (PR) in two myxoid liposarcoma patients and stable disease in four. The durations from trabectedin initiation to the first response in the two PR cases were 163 and 176 days, respectively. Our results support the validity of continuing trabectedin at a sustainable dose and interval in patients who can tolerate it. These results may be useful when considering the clinical application of trabectedin.
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- Akihiro Ohmoto
- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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Reuben DY. A Prolonged Response and Characteristics of Trabectedin Treatment of Metastatic Soft Tissue Sarcoma. J Med Cases 2021; 12:160-163. [PMID: 34434451 PMCID: PMC8383654 DOI: 10.14740/jmc3655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Unique features and treatment effects of trabectedin are presented in consideration of soft tissue sarcoma management. A prolonged time on trabectedin through 59 cycles is shown. This is one of the longer reported uses of trabectedin successfully to control disease. Adjunctive cytoreduction options with surgery, radiation or ablation are presented. Future studies would be helpful to investigate treatment holidays, the impact of multi-modality care and assessment of genetics of clonal metastases. This may assist in guiding and selecting patients for priority treatment with trabectedin.
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- Daniel Y Reuben
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, MSC# 635, 39 Sabin Street, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
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Cendrowicz E, Sas Z, Bremer E, Rygiel TP. The Role of Macrophages in Cancer Development and Therapy. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:1946. [PMID: 33919517 PMCID: PMC8073377 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13081946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 46.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Macrophages are critical mediators of tissue homeostasis and influence various aspects of immunity. Tumor-associated macrophages are one of the main cellular components of the tumor microenvironment. Depending on their activation status, macrophages can exert a dual influence on tumorigenesis by either antagonizing the cytotoxic activity of immune cells or, less frequently, by enhancing antitumor responses. In most situations, TAMs suppress T cell recruitment and function or regulate other aspects of tumor immunity. The importance of TAMs targeting in cancer therapy is derived from the strong association between the high infiltration of TAMs in the tumor tissue with poor patient prognosis. Several macrophage-targeting approaches in anticancer therapy are developed, including TAM depletion, inhibition of new TAM differentiation, or re-education of TAM activation for cancer cell phagocytosis. In this review, we will describe the role of TAMs in tumor development, including such aspects as protumorigenic inflammation, immune suppression, neoangiogenesis, and enhancement of tissue invasion and distant metastasis. Furthermore, we will discuss therapeutic approaches that aim to deplete TAMs or, on the contrary, re-educate TAMs for cancer cell phagocytosis and antitumor immunity.
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- Ewa Cendrowicz
- Department of Hematology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (E.C.); (E.B.)
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- Department of Immunology, Medical University of Warsaw, Nielubowicza 5 Street, Building F, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Hematology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (E.C.); (E.B.)
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- Department of Immunology, Medical University of Warsaw, Nielubowicza 5 Street, Building F, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
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