Ayush Pant, Aanchal Jain, Yiyun Chen, Kisha Patel, Laura Saleh, Stephany Tzeng, Ryan T Nitta, Liang Zhao, Caren Yu-Ju Wu, Maria Bederson, William Lee Wang, Brandon Hwa-Lin Bergsneider, John Choi, Ravi Medikonda, Rohit Verma, Kwang Bog Cho, Lily H Kim, Jennifer E Kim, Eli Yazigi, Si Yeon Lee, Sakthi Rajendran, Prajwal Rajappa, Crystal L Mackall, Gordon Li, Betty Tyler, Henry Brem, Drew M Pardoll, Michael Lim, Christopher M Jackson
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Abstract
Regulatory T cells (Treg) are important players in the tumor microenvironment. However, the mechanisms behind their immunosuppressive effects are poorly understood. We found that CCR6-CCL20 activity in tumor-infiltrating Tregs is associated with greater glycolytic activity and ablation of Ccr6 reduced glycolysis and lactic acid production while increasing compensatory glutamine metabolism. Immunosuppressive activity toward CD8+ T cells was abrogated in Ccr6-/- Tregs due to reduction in activation-induced glycolysis. Furthermore, Ccr6-/- mice exhibited improved survival across multiple tumor models compared to wild-type mice and Treg and CD8+ T-cell depletion abrogated the improvement. In addition, Ccr6 ablation further promoted the efficacy of anti-PD-1 therapy in a preclinical glioma model. Follow-up knockdown of Ccl20 with siRNA also demonstrated improvement in antitumor efficacy. Our results unveil CCR6 as a marker and regulator of Treg-induced immunosuppression and identify approaches to target the metabolic determinants of Treg immunosuppressive activity.
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Cancer Immunology Research publishes exceptional original articles showcasing significant breakthroughs across the spectrum of cancer immunology. From fundamental inquiries into host-tumor interactions to developmental therapeutics, early translational studies, and comprehensive analyses of late-stage clinical trials, the journal provides a comprehensive view of the discipline. In addition to original research, the journal features reviews and opinion pieces of broad significance, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration within the cancer research community. Serving as a premier resource for immunology knowledge in cancer research, the journal drives deeper insights into the host-tumor relationship, potent cancer treatments, and enhanced clinical outcomes.
Key areas of interest include endogenous antitumor immunity, tumor-promoting inflammation, cancer antigens, vaccines, antibodies, cellular therapy, cytokines, immune regulation, immune suppression, immunomodulatory effects of cancer treatment, emerging technologies, and insightful clinical investigations with immunological implications.