Circadian tumor infiltration and function of CD8+ T cells dictate immunotherapy efficacy

May 9, 2024Cell

Daily rhythms in cancer-fighting T cells affect how well immunotherapy works

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Abstract

Circadian rhythms significantly affect the quality and quantity of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, particularly CD8T cells.

  • Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes display daily cycles influenced by the body's internal clock and the clock of endothelial cells in the tumor area.
  • Modifying the timing of treatments like chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy and immune checkpoint blockade may enhance their effectiveness.
  • Circadian-dependent patterns in T cells from mouse models are linked to overall survival in melanoma patients.
  • Responses to anti-PD-1 therapy correlate with specific time-of-day T cell signatures.

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