Acta biochimica et biophysica Sinica

Circadian rhythms may affect immunotherapy and cellular therapy in tumors.

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Abstract

Circadian rhythms may influence the effectiveness of immunotherapy in cancer treatment.

  • Immunotherapy, including cellular therapy, is becoming an important part of cancer care alongside surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
  • Only a limited number of patients respond well to immunotherapy, prompting studies on the tumor microenvironment (TME).
  • Circadian regulation could affect immune cell behavior and cytokine production within the TME.
  • Timing of treatments like adoptive cellular therapy and immune checkpoint blockade therapy may improve their effectiveness.
  • Understanding how circadian rhythms interact with immunotherapy is crucial for enhancing cellular functions in the TME.
  • Future clinical approaches may incorporate circadian rhythms to boost responses to immunotherapy.

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