Remodeling of the tumor microenvironment via disrupting Blimp1+ effector Treg activity augments response to anti-PD-1 blockade

Abstract

Accumulation of Foxp3+ regulatory T (Treg) cells in the tumor often represents an important mechanism for cancer immune evasion and a critical barrier to anti-tumor immunity and immunotherapy. Many tumor-infiltrating Treg cells display an activated phenotype and express the transcription factor Blimp1. However, the specific impact of these Blimp1+ Treg cells and their follicular regulatory T (TFR) cell subset on tumor and the underlying mechanisms of action are not yet well-explored.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Nov 20, 2021
Source ID
10.1186/s12943-021-01450-3

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey M. Grimes
  • Jianmei W Leavenworth
  • Jonathan D. Leavenworth
  • Lin Luo
  • Michael L. Dixon
  • Sadashib Ghosh

Organizations

  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  • National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
  • United States Department of Defense
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Immunology
  • Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • Oncology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Cancer Biotech