IL-16 promotes anti-tumor immunity via establishing a Th1-dominant tumor microenvironment [RNA-seq]
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Project description:Overcoming immunosuppression in tumor microenvironment (TME) is fundamental to the development of novel cancer immunotherapies. Herein, we revealed an unrecognized role of IL-16 in shaping anti-tumor immunity. Compared with healthy subjects, cancer patients had impaired production of IL-16, which was correlated with inferior patient prognosis. In multiple murine cancer models, IL-16 administration augmented the anti-tumor immune responses and thus restrained tumor growth. Mechanistically, IL-16 potentiated the polarization of T helper 1 (Th1) cells and the production of their effector cytokine IFN-γ, Mechanistically, IL-16 blocked glutamine catabolism by downregulating glutaminase (GLS) expression in CD4+ T cells. The IL-16-established Th1 tumor microenvironment further increased the expression of CXCR3 ligands in tumor-associated macrophages, which improved the therapeutic efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade (ICB). In cancer patients who received anti-PD1 therapy, high IL-16 levels correlated with better responsiveness. Finally, we found that the impaired production of histamine by mast cells was a causative factor for IL-16 downregulation in TME. Thus, IL-16 administration may serve as a potential approach to augment anti-tumor immunity, and also improve the outcome of ICB therapy in cancer patients. Collectively, we provided new insights into the biological function of IL-16 and thus highlighted its potential clinical value in cancer immunotherapy.
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Project description:Overcoming immunosuppression in tumor microenvironment (TME) is crucial for the development of novel cancer immunotherapies. In this study, we revealed a previously unrecognized role of IL-16 in shaping anti-tumor immunity. Compared to healthy individuals, cancer patients exhibited impaired production of IL-16, which was associated with inferior patient prognosis. In multiple murine cancer models, IL-16 administration augmented the anti-tumor immune responses and thus restrained tumor growth. Further investigation uncovered that IL-16 potentiated the polarization of T helper 1 (Th1) cells and the production of their effector cytokine IFN-γ. Mechanistically, IL-16 inhibited glutamine catabolism by downregulating the expression of glutaminase (GLS) in CD4+ T cells. The establishment of IL-16-dependent Th1 tumor microenvironment further increased the expression of CXCR3 ligands in tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), thereby improving the therapeutic effectiveness of immune checkpoint blockade (ICB). In cancer patients who received anti-PD1 therapy, higher levels of IL-16 were correlated with better responsiveness. Finally, we found that the impaired production of histamine by mast cells was a contributing factor to the downregulation of IL-16 in TME. Therefore, IL-16 could potentially be utilized as a therapeutic approach to augment anti-tumor immunity, and improve the outcome of ICB therapy in cancer patients. Collectively, our research provided new insights into the biological function of IL-16, emphasizing its potential clinical significance in cancer immunotherapy.
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2013-05-15 | GSE46453 | GEO
Project description:The immune system can both promote and suppress cancer. Chronic inflammation and proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1 and IL-6 are considered tumor-promoting. In contrast, the exact nature of protective antitumor immunity remains obscure. In this study, we have quantified locally secreted cytokines during primary immune responses against myeloma and B-cell lymphoma in mice. Strikingly, successful cancer immunosurveillance mediated by tumor-specific CD4+ T cells was consistently associated with elevated local levels of both proinflammatory (IL-1aplha, IL-1beta, and IL-6) and T helper 1 (Th1)-associated cytokines (interferon-alpha, IL-2, IL-12). Cancer eradication was achieved by a collaboration between tumor-specific Th1 cells and tumor-infiltrating, antigen-presenting macrophages. Th1 cells induced secretion of IL-1? and IL-6 by macrophages. Th1-derived interferon-? was shown to render macrophages directly cytotoxic to cancer cells, and to induce macrophages to secrete the angiostatic chemokines CXCL9/MIG and CXCL10/IP-10. Thus, inflammation, when driven by tumor-specific Th1 cells, may prevent rather than promote cancer.
2011-03-15 | GSE26912 | GEO