Immunologic tumor microenvironment modulators for turning cold tumors hot

Mar 29, 2024Cancer communications (London, England)

Immune system changes that help activate inactive tumors

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Abstract

Tumors can be classified into distinct immunophenotypes based on the presence and arrangement of immune cells in the .

  • Hot tumors show increased immune activity and are responsive to .
  • Cold tumors lack immune cell infiltration and are resistant to therapy.
  • Novel immunologic modulators, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting CTLA-4 and PD-1/PD-L1, may reactivate the immune system.
  • Transforming cold tumors into hot tumors could promote effective antitumor responses.
  • Challenges include primary resistance to immunotherapy, autoimmune side effects, and variability in tumor responses.

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