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Sangani PS, Yazdani S, Khalili-Tanha G, Ghorbani E, Al-Hayawi IS, Fiuji H, Khazaei M, Hassanian SM, Kiani M, Ghayour-Mobarhan M, Ferns GA, Nazari E, Avan A. The therapeutic impact of programmed death - 1 in the treatment of colorectal cancer. Pathol Res Pract 2024; 259:155345. [PMID: 38805760 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2024.155345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most common type of newly diagnosed cancer. Metastatic spread and multifactorial chemoresistance have limited the benefits of current therapies. Hence, it is imperative to identify new therapeutic agents to increase treatment efficacy. One of CRC's most promising immunotherapeutic targets is programmed death-1 (PD-1), a cell surface receptor that regulates immune responses. In this paper, we provide an overview of the therapeutic impact of PD-1 in the treatment of CRC. Cancer cells can exploit the PD-1 pathway by upregulating its programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) ligand to evade immune surveillance. The binding of PD-L1 to PD-1 inhibits T cell function, leading to tumor immune escape. PD-1 inhibitors, such as pembrolizumab and nivolumab, block the PD-1/PD-L1 interaction. Clinical trials evaluating PD-1 inhibitors in advanced CRC have shown promising results. In patients with microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) tumors characterized by high mutation rates and increased immunogenicity, PD-1 blockade has demonstrated remarkable efficacy. As a result, pembrolizumab and nivolumab have received accelerated approval by regulatory authorities for the treatment of MSI-H/dMMR metastatic CRC. Additionally, combination approaches, such as combining PD-1 inhibitors with other immunotherapies or targeted agents, are being explored. Despite the success of PD-1 inhibitors in CRC, challenges still exist. Immune-related adverse events can occur and require close monitoring. In conclusion, PD-1 inhibitors have demonstrated significant therapeutic impact, particularly in patients with MSI-H/dMMR tumors.
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- Pooria Salehi Sangani
- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Basic Sciences Research Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Division of Medical Education, Falmer, Brighton, Sussex BN1 9PH, UK
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- Proteomics Research Center, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; College of Medicine, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, Iraq; School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane City, QLD 4000, Australia; Faculty of Health, School of Biomedical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.
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Han J, Zhang B, Zheng S, Jiang Y, Zhang X, Mao K. The Progress and Prospects of Immune Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Cancer. Cell Transplant 2024; 33:9636897241231892. [PMID: 38433349 PMCID: PMC10913519 DOI: 10.1177/09636897241231892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Immune cell therapy as a revolutionary treatment modality, significantly transformed cancer care. It is a specialized form of immunotherapy that utilizes living immune cells as therapeutic reagents for the treatment of cancer. Unlike traditional drugs, cell therapies are considered "living drugs," and these products are currently customized and require advanced manufacturing techniques. Although chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapies have received tremendous attention in the industry regarding the treatment of hematologic malignancies, their effectiveness in treating solid tumors is often restricted, leading to the emergence of alternative immune cell therapies. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) cell therapy, cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cell therapy, dendritic cell (DC) vaccines, and DC/CIK cell therapy are designed to use the body's natural defense mechanisms to target and eliminate cancer cells, and usually have fewer side effects or risks. On the other hand, cell therapies, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T (CAR-T) cell, T cell receptor (TCR)-T, chimeric antigen receptor-natural killer (CAR-NK), or CAR-macrophages (CAR-M) typically utilize either autologous stem cells, allogeneic or xenogeneic cells, or genetically modified cells, which require higher levels of manipulation and are considered high risk. These high-risk cell therapies typically hold special characteristics in tumor targeting and signal transduction, triggering new anti-tumor immune responses. Recently, significant advances have been achieved in both basic and clinical researches on anti-tumor mechanisms, cell therapy product designs, and technological innovations. With swift technological integration and a high innovation landscape, key future development directions have emerged. To meet the demands of cell therapy technological advancements in treating cancer, we comprehensively and systematically investigate the technological innovation and clinical progress of immune cell therapies in this study. Based on the therapeutic mechanisms and methodological features of immune cell therapies, we analyzed the main technical advantages and clinical transformation risks associated with these therapies. We also analyzed and forecasted the application prospects, providing references for relevant enterprises with the necessary information to make informed decisions regarding their R&D direction selection.
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- Jia Han
- Shanghai Information Center for Life Sciences, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Information Center for Life Sciences, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Information Center for Life Sciences, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
- School of Natural and Computing Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Shanghai Information Center for Life Sciences, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai World Trade Organization Affairs Consultation Center, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Information Center for Life Sciences, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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Li Z, Li S, Liang Y, Pu H, Tu C, Wu Z, You D. Predictive Value of Postoperative Peripheral CD4+ T Cells Percentage in Stage I-III Colorectal Cancer: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study of 1028 Subjects. Cancer Manag Res 2020; 12:5505-5513. [PMID: 32753965 PMCID: PMC7353995 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s259464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Objective Association of postoperative peripheral CD4+ T cells percentage and recurrence in colorectal cancer (CRC) remains to be explored. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association between the postoperative peripheral CD4+ T cells percentage and recurrence in CRC patients. Patients and Methods Consecutive stage I–III CRC patients without neoadjuvant treatment undergoing curative resection from January 2010 to July 2016 were identified in two Chinese centers. The association between the postoperative CD4+ T cells percentage, measured within 12 weeks after surgery, and recurrence-free survival (RFS) was analyzed. Results A total of 1028 patients were identified (training set: 913 patients, validation set: 115 patients). In the training set, the 5-year RFS rate of the 441 patients with abnormal postoperative CD4+ T cells percentage was significantly lower than that of those with normal percentage (70.3% [95% CI 65.7–75.2%] vs 77.6% [95% CI 73.7–81.7%] and unadjusted hazard ratio [HR] 1.36 [95% CI 1.04–1.78], P=0.02). The result was confirmed in the validation set. Multivariable Cox regression analysis demonstrated that the association of postoperative CD4+ T cells percentage with 5-year RFS was independent both in the training and validation sets. In propensity score matching analysis, patients with normal postoperative CD4+ T cells percentage were found to have a favourable response to adjuvant chemotherapy (HR 0.29 [95% CI 0.12–0.72], P=0.008). Conclusion Postoperative peripheral CD4+ T cells percentage is a predictive biomarker for RFS in patients with CRC, which can identify those who will benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy.
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- Zhenhui Li
- Department of Radiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Yunnan Cancer Center, Kunming 650118, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Yunnan Cancer Center, Kunming 650118, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cadres Medical Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Yunnan Cancer Center, Kunming 650118, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety and Collaborative Innovation Center of Social Risks Governance in Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China
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- The Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, People's Republic of China.,Yunnan Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, People's Republic of China
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Hua Y, Zhang J, Jia Z, Li J, Xiong X, Xiong Y. Immune-related genes response to stimulation of miR-155 overexpression in CIK (ctenopharyngodon idella kidney) cells and zebrafish. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 94:142-148. [PMID: 31487536 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Revised: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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MiR-155 regulates the development of germinal-center and the generation of immunoglobulin class-switched plasma cells. However, whether miR-155 is involved in immune response in fish is still unclear. Here, CIK cells transfected with miR-155 overexpressed plasmid inhibited mRNA expression of mIg and Rag2 (P < 0.05). Interestingly, mIg was predicted as a potential target gene of miR-155 by RNAhybrid, with a putative binding site in its CDS. Further, mIg luciferase reporter vectors with successive deletions of mIg cDNA sequence were constructed and dual luciferase reporter assay showed that vectors containing the sequence from 318 to 347 in CDS exhibited lower relative luciferase activity than others without predicted binding region (P < 0.05), which indicated mIg is the target gene of miR-155 and reveal bona fide targeted binding site of mIg for miR-155 in fish. In vivo, the zebrafish were respectively injected with miR-155 overexpressed and empty vector, and showed that miR-155 efficiently expressed in zebrafish (P < 0.01), which consistently decreased mRNA level of immune-related genes, including mIg (P < 0.01), sIg (P < 0.05), AID (P < 0.01), PU.1 (P < 0.05) and Rag2 (P < 0.05) at d 3 and d 6 post injection, comparing to control. Collectively, this work indicates that overexpression of miR-155 suppresses the mRNA level of immune-related genes in CIK cells and zebrafish, and mIg is a novel target gene of miR-155 in fish. These findings provide an insight into the miR-155 modulating adaptive immunity in grass carp and zebrafish.
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- Yonglin Hua
- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China; Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province for Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Exploitation, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China; Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province for Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Exploitation, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Utilization, Ministry of Education, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China; College of Life Science and Technology, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, 610041, China; Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province for Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Animal Genetic Resource Reservation and Exploitation, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu, China.
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Hu Z, Hu S, Wu Y, Li S, He C, Xing X, Wang Y, Du X. Accumulation and suppressive function of regulatory T cells in malignant ascites: Reducing their suppressive function using arsenic trioxide in vitro. Oncol Lett 2018; 15:5384-5390. [PMID: 29552182 PMCID: PMC5840526 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.7974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Although adoptive cell therapy (ACT) has demonstrated effective and remarkable clinical responses in several studies, this approach does not lead to objective clinical responses in all cases. The function of ACT is often compromised by various tumor escape mechanisms, including the accumulation of immunoregulatory cells. As a result of peritoneal metastasis in the terminal stage, malignant ascites fluid lacks effectiveness and is a poor prognostic factor for gastric cancer. The present study assessed T-cell subsets in lymphocytes derived from malignant ascites, and investigated the effects of arsenic trioxide (As2O3) on regulatory T cells (Tregs) and ascites-derived tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in vitro. In this study, lymphocytes were separated from malignant ascites and T-cell subsets were detected via flow cytometry. Forkhead box P3 (FoxP3) expression was assessed by immunohistochemistry and reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. In addition, cytokines, including interleukin-10 (IL-10), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), and interferon-γ (IFN-γ), were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Abundant Tregs were observed in ascites lymphocytes, which and exhibited a significantly increased frequency compared with that in the peripheral blood of patients. Furthermore, As2O3 treatment significantly reduced Treg numbers and Foxp3 mRNA levels in vitro (P<0.05). IFN-γ levels in the supernatant of ascites-derived TILs were increased by As2O3, whereas IL-10 and TGF-β levels were significantly reduced (P<0.05). As2O3 may induce selective depletion and inhibit immunosuppressive function of Tregs, and may enhance the cytotoxic activity of ascites-derived TILs.
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- Zilong Hu
- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of Patient Admission Management, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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Hu Z, Ma Y, Shang Z, Hu S, Liang K, Liang W, Xing X, Wang Y, Du X. Improving immunotherapy for colorectal cancer using dendritic cells combined with anti-programmed death-ligand in vitro. Oncol Lett 2018; 15:5345-5351. [PMID: 29552177 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.7978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2016] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Monoclonal antibodies recognizing programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) have been used for the clinical treatment of diverse tumor types as a form of immune checkpoint inhibitor, with a favorable therapeutic effect. Dendritic cells (DCs) are potent antigen-presenting cells that serve a pivotal role in the activation of T cells, particularly cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs). DC vaccines loaded with tumor antigens, DC-CTLs and activated T cells have been revealed to be a safe and effective treatment approach against colorectal cancer within a clinical setting. In addition to tumor cells, PD-L1 is also highly expressed on DCs. As research examining the association between anti-PD-L1 and DCs is lacking, the present study compared the expression of PD-L1 on DCs in the peripheral blood of healthy donors and patients with colorectal cancer. Following the application of anti-PD-L1, the DC phenotypes, function of DC-mediated T cell induction and the cytotoxicity of CTLs were investigated by flow cytometry. The present study revealed that treatment with anti-PD-L1 may promote the maturation of DCs and enhance the functionality of the DC1 subtype. It may also increase the number of CTLs that are activated and produce CTL cells with more potent anti-tumor activity. Therefore, the creation of DC vaccines in conjunction with anti-PD-L1 may be an effective future treatment strategy for patients with colorectal cancer.
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- Zilong Hu
- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of Tumor Prevention and Rehabilitation, PKU Care Rehabilitation Hospital, Beijing 102206, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of Patient Admission Management, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, P.R. China
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He L, Wang J, Chang D, Lv D, Li H, Zhang H. Clinical value of Pro-GRP and T lymphocyte subpopulation for the assessment of immune functions of lung cancer patients after DC-CIK biological therapy. Exp Ther Med 2018; 15:1580-1585. [PMID: 29399130 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2017.5520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The present study investigated the aptness of assessing the levels of progastrin-releasing peptide (Pro-GRP) in addition to the T lymphocyte subpopulation in lung cancer patients prior to and after therapy for determining immune function. A total of 45 patients with lung cancer were recruited and stratified in to a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and an SCLC group. Prior to and after treatment by combined biological therapy comprising chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy followed by three cycles of retransformation of autologous dendritic cells-cytokine-induced killer cells (DC-CIK), the peripheral blood was assessed for populations of CD3+, CD4+, CD8+ and regulatory T cells (Treg) by flow cytometry, and for the levels of pro-GRP, carcinoembryonic antigen, neuron-specific enolase and Cyfra 21-1. The results revealed that in NSCLC patients, CD8+ T lymphocytes and Treg populations were decreased, and that CD3+ and CD4+ T lymphocytes as well as the CD4+/CD8+ ratio were increased after therapy; in SCLC patients, CD3+, CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes were increased, while Treg cells were decreased after treatment compared with those at baseline. In each group, Pro-GRP was decreased compared with that prior to treatment, and in the SCLC group only, an obvious negative correlation was identified between Pro-GRP and the T lymphocyte subpopulation. Furthermore, a significant correlation between Pro-GRP and Tregs was identified in each group. In conclusion, the present study revealed that the immune function of the patients was improved after biological therapy. The results suggested a significant correlation between Pro-GRP and the T lymphocyte subpopulation in SCLC patients. Detection of Pro-GRP may assist the early clinical diagnosis of SCLC and may also be used to assess the immune regulatory function of patients along with the T lymphocyte subpopulation. Biological therapy with retransformed autologous DC-CIK was indicated to enhance the specific elimination of tumor cells and improve the immune surveillance function in cancer patients, and also restrained the immune evasion of the tumor, leading to decreased Pro-GRP levels.
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- Lijie He
- Department of T Lymphocyte Subpopulation, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin 300450, P.R. China
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- Department of Immunologic Function, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin 300450, P.R. China
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- Department of Immunologic Function, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin 300450, P.R. China
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- Department of Biological Therapy, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin 300450, P.R. China
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- Department of Biological Therapy, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin 300450, P.R. China
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- Department of Biological Therapy, Tianjin Fifth Central Hospital, Tianjin 300450, P.R. China
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Meng Y, Yu Z, Wu Y, Du T, Chen S, Meng F, Su N, Ma Y, Li X, Sun S, Zhang G. Cell-based immunotherapy with cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells: From preparation and testing to clinical application. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2017; 13:1-9. [PMID: 28301281 PMCID: PMC5489295 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2017.1285987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2016] [Revised: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cell-based immunotherapy holds promise in the quest for the treatment of cancer, having potential synergy with surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. As a novel approach for adoptive cell-based immunotherapy, cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells have moved from the 'bench to bedside'. CIK cells are a heterogeneous subset of ex-vitro expanded, polyclonal T-effector cells with both natural killer (NK) and T-cell properties, which present potent non-major histocompatibility complex-restricted cytotoxicity against a variety of tumor target cells. Initial clinical studies on CIK cell therapy have provided encouraging results and revealed synergistic antitumor effects when combined with standard therapeutic procedures. At the same time, issues such as inadequate quality control and quantity of CIK cells as well as exaggerated propaganda were continuously emerging. Thus, the Ministry of Health in China stopped CIK cell therapy in May 2016, which was a major setback for the innovation of CIK cell-based immunotherapy. Thus, it is very important to modify technical criteria to develop a standardized operation procedure (SOP) and standardized system for evaluating antitumor efficacy in a safe way.
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- Yiming Meng
- Central Laboratory, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Dadong District, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Dadong District, Shenyang, China
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- Central Laboratory, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Dadong District, Shenyang, China
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- Central Laboratory, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Dadong District, Shenyang, China
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- Central Laboratory, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Dadong District, Shenyang, China
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- Central Laboratory, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Dadong District, Shenyang, China
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- Central Laboratory, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Dadong District, Shenyang, China
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- Central Laboratory, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Dadong District, Shenyang, China
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- Central Laboratory, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Dadong District, Shenyang, China
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- Central Laboratory, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Dadong District, Shenyang, China
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- Central Laboratory, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Dadong District, Shenyang, China
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Pan Y, Wu Y, Ji J, Cai H, Wang H, Jiang Y, Sang L, Yang J, Gao Y, Liu Y, Yin L, Zhang LI. Effect of cytokine-induced killer cells on immune function in patients with lung cancer. Oncol Lett 2016; 11:2827-2834. [PMID: 27073559 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2016.4284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2015] [Accepted: 01/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells have been used as adoptive immunotherapy in cancer. The present study evaluated the effect of CIK cells on immune function in patients with lung cancer. Patients were divided into three groups, according to the treatment received prior to CIK cell treatment: CIK group (no prior treatment), Che-Sur group (prior chemotherapy and surgery) and Che-Rad group (prior chemotherapy and radiotherapy). Following treatment, the average percentage of cluster of differentiation (CD)3+CD4+, CD3+, natural killer (NK) and NKT cells in peripheral blood was significantly higher than that prior to CIK treatment in the Che-Sur and CIK groups, and the levels of interferon-γ in serum were significantly higher than those prior to CIK treatment in the Che-Sur and CIK groups. On the contrary, the levels of interleukin-10 had decreased in these groups following CIK treatment. Subsequently, patients were divided into three groups according to the percentage of CD3+CD56+ CIK cells that were administered to the patients. The number of NK and NKT cells increased with increasing number of CD3+CD56+ cells. The patients in the CIK and Che-Sur groups were the most benefited ones following CIK treatment, contrarily to those in the Che-Rad group, since the increase in the number of CD3+CD56+ CIK cells in the aforementioned patients enhanced the number of NK cells, which exhibit antitumor activity.
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- Yanyan Pan
- Department of Central Laboratory, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning 116033, P.R. China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning 116033, P.R. China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning 116033, P.R. China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning 116033, P.R. China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning 116033, P.R. China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning 116033, P.R. China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning 116033, P.R. China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning 116033, P.R. China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning 116033, P.R. China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning 116033, P.R. China
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- Department of Cell Biological Treatment, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning 116033, P.R. China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning 116033, P.R. China
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Li K, Zhang Q, Zhang Y, Yang J, Zheng J. T-cell-associated cellular immunotherapy for lung cancer. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2015; 141:1249-58. [PMID: 25381064 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-014-1867-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2014] [Accepted: 10/27/2014] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE The aim of the present study was to discuss recent findings on the role of T cells in lung cancer to provide information on their potential application, especially in cellular immunotherapy. METHODS Data on the different types of T cells that are currently used for the treatment of lung cancer were obtained by searching the PUBMED database. RESULTS Cytotoxic T lymphocytes, natural killer T cells, γδ T cells, lymphokine-activated killer cells, tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, cytokine-induced killer cells and gene-modified T cells were analyzed to determine the benefits and drawbacks of their application in the treatment of lung cancer. Advances in the study of their antitumor mechanisms and directions for future research were discussed. CONCLUSIONS T cells are critical for tumorigenesis and therefore important targets for the treatment of lung cancer. T-cell-associated cellular immunotherapy opens up a window of opportunity for the development of complementary methods to traditional lung cancer treatments, which warrants further investigation to improve the clinical outcomes of lung cancer patients.
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MESH Headings
- Cytokine-Induced Killer Cells/immunology
- Cytokine-Induced Killer Cells/transplantation
- Cytotoxicity, Immunologic/physiology
- Humans
- Immunotherapy, Adoptive/methods
- Killer Cells, Lymphokine-Activated/immunology
- Killer Cells, Lymphokine-Activated/transplantation
- Killer Cells, Natural/immunology
- Killer Cells, Natural/transplantation
- Lung Neoplasms/immunology
- Lung Neoplasms/therapy
- Lymphocytes, Tumor-Infiltrating/immunology
- Lymphocytes, Tumor-Infiltrating/transplantation
- T-Lymphocytes/immunology
- T-Lymphocytes/transplantation
- T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic/immunology
- T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic/transplantation
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- Ke Li
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biological Cancer Therapy, Xuzhou Medical College, West Huaihai Road 84#, Xuzhou, 221002, Jiangsu, China
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Chung TW, Tan KT, Chan HL, Lai MD, Yen MC, Li YR, Lin SH, Lin CC. Induction of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) enzymatic activity contributes to interferon-gamma induced apoptosis and death receptor 5 expression in human non-small cell lung cancer cells. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 15:7995-8001. [PMID: 25292102 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.18.7995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) has been used to treat various malignant tumors. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the direct anti-proliferative activity of IFN-γ are poorly understood. In the present study, we examined the in vitro antitumor activity of IFN-γ on two human non-small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) cell lines, H322M and H226. Our findings indicated that IFN-γ treatment caused a time-dependent reduction in cell viability and induced apoptosis through a FADD-mediated caspase-8/tBid/mitochondria-dependent pathway in both cell lines. Notably, we also postulated that IFN-γ increased indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) expression and enzymatic activity in H322M and H226 cells. In addition, inhibition of IDO activity by the IDO inhibitor 1-MT or tryptophan significantly reduced IFN-γ-induced apoptosis and death receptor 5 (DR5) expression, which suggests that IDO enzymatic activity plays an important role in the anti-NSCLC cancer effect of IFN-γ. These results provide new mechanistic insights into interferon-γ antitumor activity and further support IFN-γ as a potential therapeutic adjuvant for the treatment of NCSLC.
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- Ting Wen Chung
- Division of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan E-mail :
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