Targeting Cancer Heterogeneity with Immune Responses Driven by Oncolytic Peptides.

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Authors

Vitale, I
Yamazaki, T
Wennerberg, E
Sveinbjørnsson, B
Rekdal, Ø
Demaria, S
Galluzzi, L

Document Type

Journal Article

Date

2021-01-11

Date Accepted

2020-12-15

Abstract

Accumulating preclinical and clinical evidence indicates that high degrees of heterogeneity among malignant cells constitute a considerable obstacle to the success of cancer therapy. This calls for the development of approaches that operate - or enable established treatments to operate - despite such intratumoral heterogeneity (ITH). In this context, oncolytic peptides stand out as promising therapeutic tools based on their ability to drive immunogenic cell death associated with robust anticancer immune responses independently of ITH. We review the main molecular and immunological pathways engaged by oncolytic peptides, and discuss potential approaches to combine these agents with modern immunotherapeutics in support of superior tumor-targeting immunity and efficacy in patients with cancer.

Citation

Trends in cancer, 2021

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Publisher

CELL PRESS

ISSN

2405-8033

eISSN

2405-8025

Research Team

Radiation-enhanced Immunotherapy
Radiation-enhanced Immunotherapy

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