C. Li, Zhen Zhang, Qianfeng Cai, Qitai Zhao, Han Wu, JunRu Li, Yaqing Liu, Xuan Zhao, Jinyan Liu, Y. Ping, J. Shan, Shengli Yang, Yi Zhang
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Identifying tumor-relevant T cell subsets in the peripheral blood (PB) has become a potential strategy for cancer treatment. However, the subset of PB that could be used to treat cancer remains poorly defined. Here, we found that the CX3CR1+ T cell subset in the blood of patients with lung cancer exhibited effector properties and had a higher TCR matching ratio with tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) compared to CX3CR1− T cells, as determined by paired single-cell RNA and TCR sequencing. Meanwhile, the anti-tumor activities, effector cytokine production, and mitochondrial function were enhanced in CX3CR1+ T cells both in vitro and in vivo. However, in the co-culture system of H322 cells with T cells, the percentages of apoptotic cells and Fas were substantially higher in CX3CR1+ T cells than those in CX3CR1− T cells. Fas-mediated apoptosis was rescued by treatment with an anti-PD-1 antibody. Accordingly, the combination of adoptive transfer of CX3CR1+ T cells and anti-PD-1 treatment considerably decreased Fas expression and improved the survival of lung xenograft mice. Moreover, an increased frequency of CX3CR1+ T cells in the PB correlated with a better response and prolonged survival of patients with lung cancer who received anti-PD-1 therapy. These findings indicate the promising potential of adoptive transfer of peripheral CX3CR1+ T cells as an individual cancer immunotherapy.
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Tumor immunology explores the natural and therapy-induced recognition of cancers, along with the complex interplay between oncogenesis, inflammation, and immunosurveillance. In response to recent advancements, a new journal, OncoImmunology, is being launched to specifically address tumor immunology. The field has seen significant progress with the clinical demonstration and FDA approval of anticancer immunotherapies. There's also growing evidence suggesting that many current chemotherapeutic agents rely on immune effectors for their efficacy.
While oncologists have historically utilized chemotherapeutic and radiotherapeutic regimens successfully, they may have unwittingly leveraged the immune system's ability to recognize tumor-specific antigens and control cancer growth. Consequently, immunological biomarkers are increasingly crucial for cancer prognosis and predicting chemotherapy efficacy. There's strong support for combining conventional anticancer therapies with immunotherapies. OncoImmunology will welcome high-profile submissions spanning fundamental, translational, and clinical aspects of tumor immunology, including solid and hematological cancers, inflammation, and both innate and acquired immune responses.