Seminars in immunology

How Microbial Chemicals Relate to Immunotherapy and When They May Be Used

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Abstract

Microbial metabolites can influence the host immune response during cancer immunotherapy.

  • The gut microbiota contributes to host immunity through a variety of metabolic products.
  • Microbial metabolites, including short chain fatty acids and purine metabolites, are associated with modulating immune cell behavior.
  • Recent studies highlight the role of the microbiome in enhancing the effectiveness of immune checkpoint blockade therapies.
  • Understanding how these metabolites interact with immune responses may improve cancer treatment strategies.

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