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  1. Article ; Online: Human T lymphocytes at tumor sites.

    Notarbartolo, Samuele / Abrignani, Sergio

    Seminars in immunopathology

    2022  Volume 44, Issue 6, Page(s) 883–901

    Abstract: ... ...

    Abstract CD4
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Lymphocyte Count ; Lymphoid Tissue ; Immunologic Surveillance ; Immunotherapy ; Memory T Cells
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-16
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2316828-6
    ISSN 1863-2300 ; 1863-2297
    ISSN (online) 1863-2300
    ISSN 1863-2297
    DOI 10.1007/s00281-022-00970-4
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  2. Article ; Online: Human T lymphocytes at tumor sites

    Notarbartolo, Samuele / Abrignani, Sergio

    Semin Immunopathol. 2022 Nov., v. 44, no. 6, p. 883-901

    2022  , Page(s) 883–901

    Abstract: CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T lymphocytes mediate most of the adaptive immune response against tumors. Naïve T lymphocytes specific for tumor antigens are primed in lymph nodes by dendritic cells. Upon activation, antigen-specific T cells proliferate and differentiate ...

    Abstract CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T lymphocytes mediate most of the adaptive immune response against tumors. Naïve T lymphocytes specific for tumor antigens are primed in lymph nodes by dendritic cells. Upon activation, antigen-specific T cells proliferate and differentiate into effector cells that migrate out of peripheral blood into tumor sites in an attempt to eliminate cancer cells. After accomplishing their function, most effector T cells die in the tissue, while a small fraction of antigen-specific T cells persist as long-lived memory cells, circulating between peripheral blood and lymphoid tissues, to generate enhanced immune responses when re-encountering the same antigen. A subset of memory T cells, called resident memory T (TRM) cells, stably resides in non-lymphoid peripheral tissues and may provide rapid immunity independently of T cells recruited from blood. Being adapted to the tissue microenvironment, TRM cells are potentially endowed with the best features to protect against the reemergence of cancer cells. However, when tumors give clinical manifestation, it means that tumor cells have evaded immune surveillance, including that of TRM cells. Here, we review the current knowledge as to how TRM cells are generated during an immune response and then maintained in non-lymphoid tissues. We then focus on what is known about the role of CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ TRM cells in antitumor immunity and their possible contribution to the efficacy of immunotherapy. Finally, we highlight some open questions in the field and discuss how new technologies may help in addressing them.
    Keywords adaptive immunity ; antigens ; blood ; humans ; immune response ; immunotherapy ; lymph ; memory ; monitoring ; neoplasms
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-11
    Size p. 883-901
    Publishing place Springer Berlin Heidelberg
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note Review
    ZDB-ID 2316828-6
    ISSN 1863-2300 ; 1863-2297
    ISSN (online) 1863-2300
    ISSN 1863-2297
    DOI 10.1007/s00281-022-00970-4
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  3. Article ; Online: Protocol for the detection of defined T cell clones in a heterogeneous cell population.

    Gobbini, Andrea / Bandera, Alessandra / Grifantini, Renata / Abrignani, Sergio / Notarbartolo, Samuele

    STAR protocols

    2023  Volume 5, Issue 1, Page(s) 102787

    Abstract: Identifying defined T cell clones within a polyclonal population is key to clarifying their phenotype and function. Here, we present a protocol for detecting specified T cell clones in a heterogeneous cell population. We describe steps for stimulating ... ...

    Abstract Identifying defined T cell clones within a polyclonal population is key to clarifying their phenotype and function. Here, we present a protocol for detecting specified T cell clones in a heterogeneous cell population. We describe steps for stimulating human CD4
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; T-Lymphocytes ; Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell/genetics ; Clone Cells ; Flow Cytometry
    Chemical Substances Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2666-1667
    ISSN (online) 2666-1667
    DOI 10.1016/j.xpro.2023.102787
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  4. Article: Flow diversion for indirect carotid-cavernous fistula: Still an off-label indication?

    Brunasso, Lara / Casamassima, Nicola / Abrignani, Sergio / Sturiale, Carmelo Lucio / Incandela, Francesca / Giammalva, Giuseppe Roberto / Iacopino, Domenico Gerardo / Maugeri, Rosario / Craparo, Giuseppe

    Surgical neurology international

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 65

    Abstract: Background: Flow diversion (FD) is an established treatment for large or giant wide-necked unruptured intracranial aneurysms. In the past few years, the use of flow diverter devices was extended to several other "off-label" indications, including ... ...

    Abstract Background: Flow diversion (FD) is an established treatment for large or giant wide-necked unruptured intracranial aneurysms. In the past few years, the use of flow diverter devices was extended to several other "off-label" indications, including solitary or adjunctive treatment to coil embolization for direct (Barrow A type) carotid cavernous fistulas (CCFs). The use of liquid embolic agents still represents the first-line treatment for indirect CCFs. Typically, the ipsilateral inferior petrosal sinus or superior ophthalmic vein (SOV) is the preferred transvenous routes to access CCFs. In some cases, vessel tortuosity or different features make the endovascular access challenging, thus requiring different approaches and strategies. The aim of the study is to discuss rational and technical aspect in treating indirect CCFs referring to the most up-to-date literature. An alternative experience-based endovascular strategy with FD is described.
    Methods: We report the case of a 54-year-old woman diagnosed with indirect CCF and treated with flow diverter stent.
    Results: After multiple unsuccessful attempts at transarterial right SOV catheterization, a right indirect CCF fed by a single trunk at the ophthalmic origin from the internal carotid artery (ICA) was treated by ICA stand-alone FD. Blood flow was redirect and successfully reduced through the fistula, with immediately postprocedure improvement of the patient's clinical status (ipsilateral proptosis and chemosis). Ten-months radiological follow-up showed the complete obliteration of the fistula. No adjunctive endovascular treatment was performed.
    Conclusion: FD appears a reasonable alternative stand-alone endovascular strategy also for selected difficult-to-access indirect CCFs, when all conventional routes are judged unfeasible. Further investigations will be necessary to better define and support this potential lesson-learned application.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2229-5097
    ISSN 2229-5097
    DOI 10.25259/SNI_1113_2022
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  5. Article ; Online: Identification of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis-associated Serum MicroRNAs.

    Rossi, Riccardo L / Elia, Davide / Torre, Olga / Cassandro, Roberto / Caminati, Antonella / Bulgheroni, Elisabetta / Carelli, Elena / Vasco, Chiara / Abrignani, Sergio / Geginat, Jens / Harari, Sergio

    American journal of respiratory cell and molecular biology

    2024  Volume 70, Issue 2, Page(s) 146–148

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Lymphangioleiomyomatosis/genetics ; MicroRNAs/genetics ; Lung ; Lung Neoplasms/genetics
    Chemical Substances MicroRNAs
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 1025960-0
    ISSN 1535-4989 ; 1044-1549
    ISSN (online) 1535-4989
    ISSN 1044-1549
    DOI 10.1165/rcmb.2023-0243LE
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  6. Article ; Online: Characterization of human CD4

    Pulvirenti, Nadia / Silvetri, Ylenia / Clemente, Francesca / Bosotti, Roberto / Carelli, Elena / Moschetti, Giorgia / Gruarin, Paola / Vasco, Chiara / Crosti, Maria Cristina / Sarnicola, Maria Lucia / Valenti, Luca / Prati, Daniele / Abrignani, Sergio / Geginat, Jens

    European journal of immunology

    2024  Volume 54, Issue 4, Page(s) e2350675

    Abstract: ... Human ... ...

    Abstract Human CD4
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Interleukin-10 ; T-Lymphocyte Subsets ; T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory ; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes ; Th1 Cells ; Cell Differentiation ; T-Box Domain Proteins/genetics
    Chemical Substances Interleukin-10 (130068-27-8) ; EOMES protein, human ; T-Box Domain Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-23
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 120108-6
    ISSN 1521-4141 ; 0014-2980
    ISSN (online) 1521-4141
    ISSN 0014-2980
    DOI 10.1002/eji.202350675
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  7. Article ; Online: mTOR-dependent translation drives tumor infiltrating CD8

    De Ponte Conti, Benedetta / Miluzio, Annarita / Grassi, Fabio / Abrignani, Sergio / Biffo, Stefano / Ricciardi, Sara

    eLife

    2021  Volume 10

    Abstract: We performed a systematic analysis of the translation rate of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and the microenvironment inputs affecting it, both in humans and in mice. Measurement of puromycin incorporation, a proxy of protein synthesis, revealed ... ...

    Abstract We performed a systematic analysis of the translation rate of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and the microenvironment inputs affecting it, both in humans and in mice. Measurement of puromycin incorporation, a proxy of protein synthesis, revealed an increase of translating CD4
    MeSH term(s) CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes/metabolism ; CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes/metabolism ; Lymphocytes, Tumor-Infiltrating/metabolism ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases/genetics ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases/metabolism
    Chemical Substances MTOR protein, human (EC 2.7.1.1) ; mTOR protein, mouse (EC 2.7.1.1) ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases (EC 2.7.11.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2687154-3
    ISSN 2050-084X ; 2050-084X
    ISSN (online) 2050-084X
    ISSN 2050-084X
    DOI 10.7554/eLife.69015
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  8. Article ; Online: Exploring the links between cancer and placenta development.

    Costanzo, Vincenzo / Bardelli, Alberto / Siena, Salvatore / Abrignani, Sergio

    Open biology

    2018  Volume 8, Issue 6

    Abstract: The development of metastatic cancer is a multistage process, which often requires decades to complete. Impairments in DNA damage control and DNA repair in cancer cell precursors generate genetically heterogeneous cell populations. However, despite ... ...

    Abstract The development of metastatic cancer is a multistage process, which often requires decades to complete. Impairments in DNA damage control and DNA repair in cancer cell precursors generate genetically heterogeneous cell populations. However, despite heterogeneity most solid cancers have stereotypical behaviours, including invasiveness and suppression of immune responses that can be unleashed with immunotherapy targeting lymphocyte checkpoints. The mechanisms leading to the acquisition of stereotypical properties remain poorly understood. Reactivation of embryonic development processes in cells with unstable genomes might contribute to tumour expansion and metastasis formation. However, it is unclear whether these events are linked to immune response modulation. Tumours and embryos have non-self-components and need to avoid immune responses in their microenvironment. In mammalian embryos, neo-antigens are of paternal origin, while in tumour cells DNA mismatch repair and replication defects generate them. Inactivation of the maternal immune response towards the embryo, which occurs at the placental-maternal interface, is key to ensuring embryonic development. This regulation is accomplished by the trophoblast, which mimics several malignant cell features, including the ability to invade normal tissues and to avoid host immune responses, often adopting the same cancer immunoediting strategies. A better understanding as to whether and how genotoxic stress promotes cancer development through reactivation of programmes occurring during early stages of mammalian placentation could help to clarify resistance to drugs targeting immune checkpoint and DNA damage responses and to develop new therapeutic strategies to eradicate cancer.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Cellular Microenvironment ; Cellular Reprogramming ; Female ; Humans ; Neoplasms/immunology ; Placenta/embryology ; Placenta/immunology ; Placentation ; Pregnancy ; Trophoblasts/immunology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-06-27
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2630944-0
    ISSN 2046-2441 ; 2046-2441
    ISSN (online) 2046-2441
    ISSN 2046-2441
    DOI 10.1098/rsob.180081
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  9. Article ; Online: The endless frontier? The recent increase of R&D productivity in pharmaceuticals.

    Pammolli, Fabio / Righetto, Lorenzo / Abrignani, Sergio / Pani, Luca / Pelicci, Pier Giuseppe / Rabosio, Emanuele

    Journal of translational medicine

    2020  Volume 18, Issue 1, Page(s) 162

    Abstract: Background: Studies on the early 2000s documented increasing attrition rates and duration of clinical trials, leading to a representation of a "productivity crisis" in pharmaceutical research and development (R&D). In this paper, we produce a new set of ...

    Abstract Background: Studies on the early 2000s documented increasing attrition rates and duration of clinical trials, leading to a representation of a "productivity crisis" in pharmaceutical research and development (R&D). In this paper, we produce a new set of analyses for the last decade and report a recent increase of R&D productivity within the industry.
    Methods: We use an extensive data set on the development history of more than 50,000 projects between 1990 and 2017, which we integrate with data on sales, patents, and anagraphical information on each institution involved. We devise an indicator to quantify the novelty of each project, based on its set of mechanisms of action.
    Results: First, we investigate how R&D projects are allocated across therapeutic areas and find a polarization towards high uncertainty/high potential reward indications, with a strong focus on oncology. Second, we find that attrition rates have been decreasing at all stages of clinical research in recent years. In parallel, for each phase, we observe a significant reduction of time required to identify projects to be discontinued. Moreover, our analysis shows that more recent successful R&D projects are increasingly based on novel mechanisms of action and target novel indications, which are characterized by relatively small patient populations. Third, we find that the number of R&D projects on advanced therapies is also growing. Finally, we investigate the relative contribution to productivity variations of different types of institutions along the drug development process, with a specific focus on the distinction between the roles of Originators and Developers of R&D projects. We document that in the last decade Originator-Developer collaborations in which biotech companies act as Developers have been growing in importance. Moreover, we show that biotechnology companies have reached levels of productivity in project development that are equivalent to those of large pharmaceutical companies.
    Conclusions: Our study reports on the state of R&D productivity in the bio-pharmaceutical industry, finding several signals of an improving performance, with R&D projects becoming more targeted and novel in terms of indications and mechanisms of action.
    MeSH term(s) Drug Industry ; Humans ; Pharmaceutical Preparations ; Research
    Chemical Substances Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-09
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1479-5876
    ISSN (online) 1479-5876
    DOI 10.1186/s12967-020-02313-z
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  10. Article ; Online: Eomesodermin-expressing type 1 regulatory (EOMES

    Geginat, Jens / Vasco, Chiara / Gruarin, Paola / Bonnal, Raoul / Rossetti, Grazisa / Silvestri, Ylenia / Carelli, Elena / Pulvirenti, Nadia / Scantamburlo, Morena / Moschetti, Giorgia / Clemente, Francesca / Grassi, Fabio / Monticelli, Silvia / Pagani, Massimiliano / Abrignani, Sergio

    European journal of immunology

    2023  Volume 53, Issue 5, Page(s) e2149775

    Abstract: Type 1 regulatory (Tr1) T cells are currently defined all T cells with regulatory functions that lack FOXP3 expression and produce IL-10. Tr1 cells are heterogeneous, and the different reported properties of Tr1-cell populations have caused some ... ...

    Abstract Type 1 regulatory (Tr1) T cells are currently defined all T cells with regulatory functions that lack FOXP3 expression and produce IL-10. Tr1 cells are heterogeneous, and the different reported properties of Tr1-cell populations have caused some confusion in the field. Moreover, understanding the role of Tr1 cells in immune-mediated diseases has been hampered by the lack of a lineage-defining transcription factor. Several independent studies indicated recently that the transcription factor Eomesodermin (EOMES) could act as a lineage-defining transcription factor in a population of IL-10 and IFN-γ co-producing Tr1-like cells, since EOMES directly induces IFN-γ and cytotoxicity, enhances IL-10, and antagonizes alternative T-cell fates. Here, we review the known properties of EOMES
    MeSH term(s) Interleukin-10/metabolism ; T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory ; Cell Differentiation ; Forkhead Transcription Factors/metabolism ; Biology
    Chemical Substances Interleukin-10 (130068-27-8) ; Forkhead Transcription Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-17
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 120108-6
    ISSN 1521-4141 ; 0014-2980
    ISSN (online) 1521-4141
    ISSN 0014-2980
    DOI 10.1002/eji.202149775
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