Article: Optimising IL-2 for Cancer Immunotherapy.
2024 Volume 24, Issue 1, Page(s) e5
Abstract: The key role of T cells in cancer immunotherapy is well established and is highlighted by the remarkable capacity of Ab-mediated checkpoint blockade to overcome T-cell exhaustion and amplify anti-tumor responses. However, total or partial tumor remission ...
Abstract | The key role of T cells in cancer immunotherapy is well established and is highlighted by the remarkable capacity of Ab-mediated checkpoint blockade to overcome T-cell exhaustion and amplify anti-tumor responses. However, total or partial tumor remission following checkpoint blockade is still limited to only a few types of tumors. Hence, concerted attempts are being made to devise new methods for improving tumor immunity. Currently, much attention is being focused on therapy with IL-2. This cytokine is a powerful growth factor for T cells and optimises their effector functions. When used at therapeutic doses for cancer treatment, however, IL-2 is highly toxic. Nevertheless, recent work has shown that modifying the structure or presentation of IL-2 can reduce toxicity and lead to effective anti-tumor responses in synergy with checkpoint blockade. Here, we review the complex interaction of IL-2 with T cells: first during normal homeostasis, then during responses to pathogens, and finally in anti-tumor responses. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-01-26 |
Publishing country | Korea (South) |
Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
ZDB-ID | 2536191-0 |
ISSN | 2092-6685 ; 1598-2629 |
ISSN (online) | 2092-6685 |
ISSN | 1598-2629 |
DOI | 10.4110/in.2024.24.e5 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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