The extracellular matrix as hallmark of cancer and metastasis: From biomechanics to therapeutic targets

JJF Sleeboom, GS van Tienderen… - Science translational …, 2024 - science.org
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is essential for cell support during homeostasis and plays a
critical role in cancer. Although research often concentrates on the tumor's cellular aspect …

A systematic review of interleukin-2-based immunotherapies in clinical trials for cancer and autoimmune diseases

ME Raeber, D Sahin, U Karakus, O Boyman - EBioMedicine, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background The cytokine interleukin-2 (IL-2) can stimulate both effector immune cells and
regulatory T (Treg) cells. The ability of selectively engaging either of these effects has …

Efficacy and safety of sintilimab plus anlotinib for PD-L1–positive recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer: A multicenter, single-arm, prospective phase II trial

Q Xu, J Wang, Y Sun, Y Lin, J Liu, Y Zhuo… - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - ascopubs.org
PURPOSE No combined immunotherapy and antiangiogenic therapy have been
investigated in exclusively programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1)–positive advanced cervical …

CD8 cis-targeted IL-2 drives potent antiviral activity against hepatitis B virus

F Andreata, KD Moynihan, V Fumagalli… - Science Translational …, 2024 - science.org
CD8+ T cells are key antiviral effectors against hepatitis B virus (HBV), yet their number and
function can be compromised in chronic infections. Preclinical HBV models displaying CD8+ …

Interleukin-2–based therapies in cancer

ME Raeber, D Sahin, O Boyman - Science Translational Medicine, 2022 - science.org
Molecular insights into the mechanism of beneficial and adverse effects of interleukin-2 (IL-
2) have resulted in the development of improved IL-2 formulations with IL-2 receptor bias …

Implications for immunotherapy of breast cancer by understanding the microenvironment of a solid tumor

AS Franzén, MJ Raftery, G Pecher - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women.
Treatment options include immunotherapy where elements of the immune system are used …

[HTML][HTML] Advancements of common gamma-chain family cytokines in cancer immunotherapy

AA Wolfarth, S Dhar, JB Goon, UI Ezeanya… - Immune …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The approval of immunotherapies such as checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs), adoptive cell
therapies and cancer vaccines has revolutionized the way cancer treatment is approached …

Validating cell surface proteases as drug targets for cancer therapy: what do we know, and where do we go?

E Verhulst, D Garnier, I De Meester, B Bauvois - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Cell surface proteases (so-called ectoproteases) are associated with
cancer, and their targeting may confer valuable options for the improvement of cancer …

CLN-617 Retains IL2 and IL12 in Injected Tumors to Drive Robust and Systemic Immune-Mediated Antitumor Activity

NK Mehta, K Rakhra, KA Meetze, B Li… - Cancer Immunology …, 2024 - aacrjournals.org
Despite clinical evidence of antitumor activity, the development of cytokine therapies has
been hampered by a narrow therapeutic window and limited response rates. Two cytokines …

The changing landscape of systemic treatment for cervical cancer: rationale for inhibition of the TGF-β and PD-L1 pathways

MJ Birrer, K Fujiwara, A Oaknin, L Randall… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Cervical cancer is one of the most common and lethal cancers among women worldwide.
Treatment options are limited in patients with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical …