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A UCLA research team found that PD-1 blockade initially activates T cells and conventional dendritic cells in glioblastoma, but the immune microenvironment remains dominated by immunosuppressive cells. The study suggests that combining therapies targeting other checkpoint proteins and pathways may improve treatment outcomes.
Researchers have developed a prostate cancer organoid that can mimic the patient-specific microenvironment, opening up new avenues for targeted treatments. The study reveals that extracellular matrix regulates EZH2 activity and efficacy of inhibitors, as well as identifies potential new therapeutic targets like DRD2.
Researchers found that antihistamines improve responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients, particularly those with pre-existing allergies or high plasma histamine levels. The study suggests targeting the histamine receptor HRH1 may be a useful treatment approach.
Researchers found that high levels of immune cells in tumors correlate with better outcomes for esophageal cancer patients. The study used the Immunoscore to evaluate tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and found a strong association between high scores and long-term survival rates.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a non-invasive optical probe to understand the complex changes in tumors after immunotherapy. Using Raman spectroscopy and machine learning, they identified key features that indicate how tumors respond to treatment, showing promising results for predicting patient response.
The MAP Virtual Congress 2021 focuses on integrating tumour sample analysis into daily practice, enabling personalized treatment. Key findings include actionable mutations in patient DNA and the role of the tumour microenvironment in metastasis.
Researchers have created a 3D pancreatic cancer tumour model using bioengineered matrix and patient-derived cells. The model exhibits patient-specific transcriptional profiles, CSC functionality, and strong tumourigenicity, enabling better reproduction of drug responses.
Despite its promise, cancer immunotherapy faces several hurdles, including limited efficacy and variable outcomes. Researchers are exploring new therapeutic targets and combination strategies to overcome resistance and improve patient outcomes.
Researchers have found that breast cancer stem cells accumulate near a tumor arteriole, which they call the arteriolar niche. This niche promotes cancer cell features and potential development through the LPA/PKD-1 signaling pathway.
Researchers found that the drug Vismodegib altered tumor-associated macrophage metabolism, shifting them from immunosuppressive M2 macrophages to pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages. This shift led to a decrease in tumor-promoting properties and improved immune response.
Researchers discovered that hypoxia induces regional variations in gene-expression patterns in pancreatic cancer, with specific subpopulations of cancer cells surviving under hypoxic conditions. These findings suggest a link between hypoxia and aggressive tumor behavior, highlighting the need for targeted treatments.
The study found that hepatocellular carcinoma develops on a background of chronic inflammation and fibrosis, with tumor-associated macrophages playing a key role. The researchers characterized the inflammatory microenvironment in two HCC mouse models, revealing divergent phenotypes of liver macrophage subsets and their contribution to ...
This special issue of Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B investigates the impact of tumor microenvironment on drug delivery systems for cancer treatment. Featured papers discuss various strategies to enhance specificity, target tumor-associated macrophages and manipulate immune-vascular crosstalk.
Researchers demonstrate that epithelial cells can induce phenotypic and genotypic changes in HER2-positive breast cancer cells, known as cancer cell redirection. This phenomenon restricts proliferation of tumorigenic cells and shifts gene expression profiles towards a non-tumorigenic epithelial profile.
Researchers discover that the proteins transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) promote the development of cancer-associated fibroblasts, contributing to tumor progression. TGF-β induces endothelial-mesenchymal transition (EndMT), a process involving the conversion of endothelial cells to CAFs.
Researchers develop a combination therapy using near-infrared light-induced heat and anti-CD47 antibody to enhance cancer treatment. The treatment promotes local and systemic anticancer immune responses, showing great potential for solid tumors.
Targeted radionuclide therapy has been shown to improve the effectiveness of immunotherapies in treating prostate cancer by modifying the tumor microenvironment. The treatment can achieve immunomodulation at relatively low radiation doses without affecting the normal immune system.
Researchers developed a noninvasive method to assess the effect of cellular immunotherapies on the tumor microenvironment, which inhibits the immune response and evades cancer treatments. Nano-radiomics combines imaging technology with radiomics to analyze changes in the TME that conventional methods cannot detect.
A study by Weizmann Institute researchers found that a gene normally protecting against cancer, p53, can switch allegiance in the tumor microenvironment, supporting cancer growth. Eliminating this protein from cancer-associated fibroblasts reduced their ability to promote tumor growth and metastasis.
A study led by CNIO researchers shows that silibinin reduces brain metastasis lesions in mice and patients, targeting the tumor microenvironment. The treatment has shown encouraging results, with 75% of patients reacting positively and a 15.5-month average survival rate
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) originates from blood-forming cells and spreads to organs through the bloodstream, suppressing immune response to survive. Researchers propose an immunotherapeutic strategy with two immune checkpoint inhibitors that block disease development in preclinical tests.
Researchers at OHSU discovered the tumor microenvironment's impact on breast cancer cell growth and response to treatment. The study found that targeting resistance factors from the microenvironment could improve clinical outcomes for patients treated with HER2-targeted drugs.
Researchers design multifunctional nano-theranostics targeting the unique acidic tumor microenvironment. These smart imaging nanoprobes enable sensitive and accurate tumor diagnosis through signal amplification under reduced pH conditions.
Researchers discovered that tumor blood vessels and the immune system interact, with immune cells promoting vessel normalization to improve anti-tumor therapies. This bidirectional regulation may lead to better cancer treatment outcomes when considering both vascular structure and immune response.
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have found that fetal muscle stem cells can remodel their microenvironment to encourage adult muscle regeneration. This discovery provides rationale for developing drugs to trigger this transition, offering new hope for treating muscular dystrophies and muscle-wasting disorders.
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new technique to create synthetic tissue environments that can realistically recreate microenvironments found in biology. This allows for more accurate study of tumor growth and behavior, and has potential applications in drug screening and personalized medicine.
Researchers found that two different breast cancer models progressed at varying rates based on tumor microenvironment characteristics, with MMP9 playing a crucial role in promoting cancer growth. The study suggests that targeting MMP inhibitors may be more effective in specific patient populations.
Berkeley Lab scientists discovered that genetic makeup affects cancer risk from low-dose radiation, identifying key regions in the genome and tumor microenvironment. The findings could lead to genetic screening tests to identify people at high risk of cancer after exposure.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is associated with a complex tumor microenvironment in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), leading to carcinogenic progression. Targeted therapies targeting the microenvironment offer promise for treating this disease.
Researchers have identified a new therapeutic target for certain myeloproliferative diseases by targeting the microenvironment that sustains hematopoietic stem cells. The treatment involves using clinically approved medications to prevent or reverse damage to this microenvironment.
Researchers have developed a novel approach to treating CLL by disrupting the activity of the NF-kappaB pathway, which ensures survival and resistance of CLL cells. This approach may lead to re-sensitization of CLL cells to conventional chemotherapy and novel agents.
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London are using bioengineering techniques to grow the first complex 3-dimensional human tumour microenvironment in the laboratory. The goal is to understand how this 'tumour microenvironment' supports cancer growth and develop new treatments that target it.
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found that decorin, a naturally occurring substance, induces tumor suppressor genes in the surrounding tissue of triple negative breast cancer tumors. This breakthrough may lead to improved therapeutics for metastatic breast cancer.
Researchers found acidic pH microenvironments in tumors promote autophagy, allowing cancer cells to survive and proliferate. The study suggests a potential therapeutic strategy based on inhibiting autophagy, which could introduce novel treatment options for tumor progression.
Researchers found that transforming growth factor-β1 contributes to kidney disease by inducing fibrosis and nephron degeneration. Meanwhile, a new diagnostic criteria for T-cell lymphoma was discovered using mast cells and Th17 cells. Additionally, a novel peptide ASARM may implicate in impaired dentin mineralization in rickets.
Scientists have created unique microenvironment microarrays that reveal how adult stem and progenitor cells develop in a woman's breast. They found that the ultimate fate of these cells depends on signals from multiple microenvironments, suggesting a promising pathway for beneficial therapies.
A new computer simulation of tumor growth sets the stage for individualized cancer treatment. The model suggests that the microenvironment around tumor cells determines the tumor's ultimate cellular makeup and invasive potential.
Researchers at Einstein and U. Albany will create a microchip to detect metastatic cells in human tumors, enabling more aggressive cancer therapy. The project aims to improve understanding of tumor microenvironments and cancer spread.
Researchers at Northwestern University discovered that human embryonic stem cells can reprogram metastatic melanoma cells to a more normal state by mimicking their natural microenvironment. The findings suggest a new approach for investigating the effects of identifying key factors in reversing tumor cell properties.