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Multiple studies have demonstrated that tumors establish an immunosuppressive microenvironment (TME) to escape immune surveillance and promote tumor development. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) become suppressed in the TME so their proliferative capacity and effector functions are impaired. Members of the TNF Receptor (TNFR) family and their ligands modulate the proliferation, differentiation, and activation of immune effector cells. Glucocorticoid-induced TNFR-related (GITR) is a receptor belonging to the TNFR family with costimulatory activity. In preclinical studies, GITR agonists increase effector T cell proliferation and function, and decrease the tumor infiltration, stability, and/or survival of Tregs, resulting in a more pro-inflammatory TME. In multiple syngeneic mouse tumor models, treatment with GITR agonists demonstrates compelling anti-tumor activity. Based on these promising preclinical data, a number of GITR agonist agents are being tested in the clinic.

In vitro, NKTR-255 showed a dose-dependent phosphorylation of STAT5 and enhancement of cytotoxic function in mouse NK cells. NKTR-255 administration increased thebpSTAT5+ populations, the Ki67+ populations and the absolute number of NK cells. In addition, NKTR-255 provided sustained effects of NK cell activation, as determined by enhanced Granzyme B and CD16 expression and cytotoxic function. In the disseminated CT26 model, NKTR-255 treatment resulted in a significant increase of NK cells in lung and a dose-dependent reduction in the number of lung metastases in a NK cell-dependent manner. In the physiological 4T1 metastasis model, NKTR- 255 also showed a significant anti-metastatic effect although it did not affect primary tumor growth.

Surprisingly memory formation is more associated with complete remission than cytotoxicity and mirrors previous findings that correlate therapeutic success with memory formation [7]. Estimation of the parameter values for number of CAR T cell divisions, rates of division, memory formation, memory reactivation, CAR T cell depletion (exhaustion and non-exhaustion induced death) and anti-tumor cytotoxicity can be useful in determining the design specifications of successful CAR T cell therapy administrations across various clinical trials. Extrapolation of this model in a prospective setting will be needed for further validation.

In Cell-match studies, tumor cells and tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) were labeled with different cell tracker fluorescent dyes to monitor cell movements and locations. For 3D tumoroid assays samples were pre-labeled with proprietary fluorogenic markers to identify live and dead tumor cells. After treatment with different immune- stimulatory agents, real-time confocal imaging analysis was performed to assess apoptotic tumor cell death which was evaluated via the detection of changes in the permeability of cell membranes and activation of caspase 3 pathway. Comprehensive flow cytometry analysis was performed to corroborate confocal imaging findings on immunogenic tumor cell death (LIVE/DEAD viability markers and cleaved caspase 3) and TIL activation (CD25, CD69, Ki-67 and granzyme expression in CD4 and CD8 positive lymphocytes). A custom image analysis algorithm was developed for the collection of data in a structurally relevant environment on quantification of marker-specific cell number, cell viability and apoptosis in addition to structural and functional analysis of cells in intact 3D tumoroids.

We observed that inhibition of EphB4-ephrin-B2 signaling in vivo significantly reduced tumor growth and decreased the infiltration of Tregs, TAMs, and increased infiltration and activation of Teffector cells, without affecting CD4 T cell numbers. This was correlated with decreased Treg proliferation and activation when EphB4- ephrin-B2 signaling is inhibited. Since RT remains the mainstay in treatment of head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC) patients, we combined EphB4-ephrin-B2 inhibitor with RT in our tumor model and observed further increase in CD8 and CD4 T cell infiltrates and activation status, and a significant decline in circulating IL-10 and TGF-β1 levels compared to the control group. A significant reduction of TAMs, favoring a polarization towards an anti-tumoral M1 phenotype, was also observed in EphB4-ephrin-B2 inhibitor+RT group. We also compared the efficacy of combining EphB4-ephrin-B2 inhibitor with RT to anti-PDL1+RT in an in vivo model known to develop resistance to anti-PDL1+RT therapy. Our data demonstrated that combining EphB4-ephrin-B2 inhibitor with RT was equally effective to that of anti-PDL1+RT in terms of anti-tumor growth response.

Ex vivo stimulation of PBMCs with ALRN-6924 promotes transcriptional activation of genes involved in innate and adaptive immunity, and the production of immune-stimulating cytokines including INF-γ, IL-6 and IL-12. mRNA analysis of pre- and post- treatment tumor biopsies from patients treated with ALRN-6924 revealed a differential gene expression pattern consistent with conversion to an inflamed tumor phenotype. In syngeneic mouse models, ALRN-6924 was sufficient to promote infiltration of CD8+ T cells, polarization of M1 macrophages in mouse tumors and immunological memory. Moreover, ALRN-6924 synergizes with anti-PD-1 and anti-PD-L1 to induce anti-tumor immunity resulting in an increased number of mice achieving complete regressions (CR), in both p53 wild-type and mutant tumors, compared to single agents.

Platelets (PLTs) are well-known players during cancer progression. For several cancers, an increased number of circulating PLTs correlates with poor prognosis. PLTs help cancer cells by modulating angiogenesis and/or directly binding cancer cells, which facilitates the metastatic process [1,2]. These cells and their soluble factors can also protect cancer cells from immune attack by mechanisms that are poorly understood. Studies focused on autoimmune conditions, have shown that exhausted PLTs form aggregates with T cells, downregulating T cell activation, proliferation and interferon-ɣ production [3,4]. Nevertheless, no similar study has been conducted in the context of cancer.

Women with colorectal cancer (CRC) have a survival advantage over men. The mechanism behind this is unclear. CRC is strongly influenced by the tumor immune microenvironment (TME), with multiple immune cell types and signaling pathways implicated in its initiation, progression, and metastasis. Furthermore, murine models of sepsis have demonstrated increased numbers of peritoneal leukocytes and increased activation in females that correlate with improved survival [1,2]. Macrophages are vital participants in the CRC TME and can drive pro- and anti- inflammatory shifts. We hypothesized that the immune CRC TME is sex-dependent and contributes to improved survival in females.

Bioinformatic analysis of TCGA data identified TGFβ1 as the predominant isoform in many human tumors. We generated high affinity, fully-human antibodies against latent TGFβ1. They inhibit the activation of latent TGFβ1 with no detectable binding to or inhibition of latent TGFβ2 or latent TGFβ3. Efficacy was tested in MBT-2 and CloudmanS91, two syngeneic mouse models that recapitulate key aspects of the primary PD-1 resistance phenotype of human disease. Inhibition of TGFβ1 activation is sufficient to completely block TGFβ signaling in MBT-2 tumors. Both models are largely resistant to anti-PD-1 or anti-TGFβ1 alone. However, the combination of anti-PD-1 with blockade of TGFβ1 activation leads to tumor growth delay, a substantial number of complete responses, and prolonged survival coupled with increased effector CD8+ T cell infiltration.

Cellular senescence is a complex cell fate response that is thought to underlie several age-related pathologies. Despite a loss of proliferative potential, senescent cells are metabolically active and produce energy-consuming effectors, including senescence-associated secretory phenotypes (SASPs). Mitochondria play crucial roles in energy production and cellular signaling, but the key features of mitochondrial physiology and particularly of mitochondria-derived peptides (MDPs), remain underexplored in senescence responses. Here, we used primary human fibroblasts made senescent by replicative exhaustion, doxorubicin or hydrogen peroxide treatment, and examined the number of mitochondria and the levels of mitochondrial respiration, mitochondrial DNA methylation and the mitochondria-encoded peptides humanin, MOTS-c, SHLP2 and SHLP6. Senescent cells showed increased numbers of mitochondria and higher levels of mitochondrial respiration, variable changes in mitochondrial DNA methylation, and elevated levels of humanin and MOTS-c. Humanin and MOTS-c administration modestly increased mitochondrial respiration and selected components of the SASP in doxorubicin-induced senescent cells partially via JAK pathway. Targeting metabolism in senescence cells is an important strategy to reduce SASP production for eliminating the deleterious effects of senescence. These results provide insight into the role of MDPs in mitochondrial energetics and the production of SASP components by senescent cells.

In most animal species female germ cells are the source of mitochondrial genome for the whole body of individuals. As a source of mitochondrial DNA for future generations the mitochondria in the female germ line undergo dynamic quantitative and qualitative changes. In addition to maintaining the intact template of mitochondrial genome from one generation to another, mitochondrial role in oocytes is much more complex and pleiotropic. The quality of mitochondria determines the ability of meiotic divisions, fertilization ability, and activation after fertilization or sustaining development of a new embryo. The presence of normal number of functional mitochondria is also crucial for proper implantation and pregnancy maintaining. This article addresses issues of mitochondrial role and function in mammalian oocyte and presents new approaches in studies of mitochondrial function in female germ cells. 2b1af7f3a8