Immune suppressive activity of myeloid-derived suppressor cells in cancer requires inactivation of the type I interferon pathway
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ABSTRACT: Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) are pathologically activated neutrophils and monocytes with potent immune suppressive activity. These cells play an important role in accelerating tumor progression and undermining the efficacy of anti-cancer therapies. The natural mechanisms limiting MDSC activity are not well understood. Here, we present evidence that type I interferons (IFN1) receptor signaling serves as a universal mechanism that restricts acquisition of suppressive activity by these cells. Downregulation of the IFNAR1 chain of this receptor was found in MDSC from cancer patients and mouse tumor models. The decrease in IFNAR1 depended on the activation of the p38 protein kinase and was required for activation of the immune suppressive phenotype. Whereas deletion of IFNAR1 was not sufficient to convert neutrophils and monocytes to MDSC, genetic stabilization of IFNAR1 in tumor bearing mice undermined suppressive activity of MDSC and had potent antitumor effect. Stabilizing IFNAR1 using inhibitor of p38 combined with the interferon induction therapy elicited a robust anti-tumor effect. Thus, negative regulatory mechanisms of MDSC function can be exploited therapeutically.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE166770 | GEO | 2021/02/15
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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