Changes of T Cells and Cytokines TGF-β1 and IL-10 in Mice During Liver Metastasis of Colon Carcinoma: Implications for Liver Anti-tumor Immunity

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 1283-1291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoming Huang ◽  
Yifeng Zou ◽  
Lei Lian ◽  
Xiaojian Wu ◽  
Xiaosheng He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Liver Metastasis ◽  
Colon Carcinoma ◽  
Tumor Immunity ◽  
Tgf Β1

scholarly journals Ionizing radiation modulates the phenotype and function of human CD4+ induced regulatory T cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha S. Beauford ◽  
Anita Kumari ◽  
Charlie Garnett-Benson
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Regulatory T Cells ◽  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Tumor Immunity ◽  
Foxp3 Expression ◽  
Cytotoxic T Cell ◽  
Suppressive Activity ◽  
Tgf Β1

Abstract Background The use of immunotherapy strategies for the treatment of advanced cancer is rapidly increasing. Most immunotherapies rely on induction of CD8+ tumor-specific cytotoxic T cells that are capable of directly killing cancer cells. Tumors, however, utilize a variety of mechanisms that can suppress anti-tumor immunity. CD4+ regulatory T cells can directly inhibit cytotoxic T cell activity and these cells can be recruited, or induced, by cancer cells allowing escape from immune attack. The use of ionizing radiation as a treatment for cancer has been shown to enhance anti-tumor immunity by several mechanisms including immunogenic tumor cell death and phenotypic modulation of tumor cells. Less is known about the impact of radiation directly on suppressive regulatory T cells. In this study we investigate the direct effect of radiation on human TREG viability, phenotype, and suppressive activity. Results Both natural and TGF-β1-induced CD4+ TREG cells exhibited increased resistance to radiation (10 Gy) as compared to CD4+ conventional T cells. Treatment, however, decreased Foxp3 expression in natural and induced TREG cells and the reduction was more robust in induced TREGS. Radiation also modulated the expression of signature iTREG molecules, inducing increased expression of LAG-3 and decreased expression of CD25 and CTLA-4. Despite the disconcordant modulation of suppressive molecules, irradiated iTREGS exhibited a reduced capacity to suppress the proliferation of CD8+ T cells. Conclusions Our findings demonstrate that while human TREG cells are more resistant to radiation-induced death, treatment causes downregulation of Foxp3 expression, as well as modulation in the expression of TREG signature molecules associated with suppressive activity. Functionally, irradiated TGF-β1-induced TREGS were less effective at inhibiting CD8+ T cell proliferation. These data suggest that doses of radiotherapy in the hypofractionated range could be utilized to effectively target and reduce TREG activity, particularly when used in combination with cancer immunotherapies.

scholarly journals Antitumor immunity of low-dose cyclophosphamide: changes in T cells and cytokines TGF-beta and IL-10 in mice with colon-cancer liver metastasis

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Ming Huang ◽  
Nan-Rong Zhang ◽  
Xu-Tao Lin ◽  
Cai-Yan Zhu ◽  
Yi-Feng Zou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colon Cancer ◽  
T Cells ◽  
Liver Metastasis ◽  
Antitumor Immunity ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Survival Times ◽  
Expression Levels ◽  
Colon Cancer Liver Metastasis ◽  
Ifn Γ ◽  
Tgf Β1

Abstract Background The tumor immune microenvironment is one of the most important prognostic factors in liver metastasis from colorectal cancer. Low-dose cyclophosphamide (CTX) is widely believed to be involved in the modulation of the immune system. However, the underlying mechanism of low-dose CTX remains unknown. This study aimed to investigate the antitumor immunity of low-dose CTX in the treatment of colon-cancer liver metastasis. Methods Thirty mice were randomly divided into five groups. After liver metastasis was established in colon-cancer models, mice in the treatment groups were injected with low-dose CTX (20 mg/kg) at different time points. Liver and spleen tissues were examined for T-cell markers via flow cytometry. Interleukin (IL)-10 and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 expression levels in liver tissues were analysed by immunohistochemistry. Serum interferon (IFN)-γ and IL-10 levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. An additional 20 mice were randomly allocated into two groups and the survival times were recorded. Results The expression levels of CD4+ T cells, CD8+ T cells, and IFN-γ were down-regulated, whereas those of IL-10 and TGF-β1 were up-regulated in liver metastasis from colon cancer in mice. Furthermore, the local and systemic microenvironments of the liver were altered, which led to reduced antitumor immune responses and subsequently liver metastasis. However, treatment with low-dose CTX reversed these effects. The survival times of mice treated with low-dose CTX were significantly longer than those of the other groups. Conclusions Low-dose CTX exerts its antitumor activity by changing the systemic and local immune microenvironments and enhancing immune regulation in mice. CTX could be used as a drug to prevent and treat liver metastasis from colon cancer.

Integrin αvβ8 on T Cells is Responsible for Suppression of Anti-Tumor Immunity in Syngeneic Models and is a Promising Target for Tumor Immunotherapy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eswari Dodagatta-Marri ◽  
Hsiao-Yen Ma ◽  
Benjia Liang ◽  
John Li ◽  
Dominique S. Meyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Tumor Immunity ◽  
Tumor Immunotherapy ◽  
Promising Target

538 Harnessing cross-dressing dendritic cells to strengthen anti-tumor immunity

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A574-A574
Author(s):  
Ellen Duong ◽  
Timothy Fessenden ◽  
Arjun Bhutkar ◽  
Stefani Spranger
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Dendritic Cells ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Cancer Cell ◽  
Tumor Immunity ◽  
T Cell Responses ◽  
T Cell Immunity ◽  
Cell Responses ◽  
Cell Immunity ◽  
Cross Dressing

BackgroundCytotoxic (CD8+) T-cells are required for tumor eradication and durable anti-tumor immunity.1 The induction of tumor-reactive CD8+ T-cells is predominately attributed to a subset of dendritic cells (DC) called Batf3-driven DC1, given their robust ability to cross-present antigens for T-cell priming and their role in effector T-cell recruitment.2–4 Presence of the DC1 signature in tumors correlates with improved survival and response to immunotherapies.5–7 Yet, most tumors with a DC1 infiltrate still progress, suggesting that while DC1 can initiate tumor-reactive CD8+ T-cell responses, they are unable to sustain them. Therefore, there is a critical need to identify and engage additional stimulatory DC subsets to strengthen anti-tumor immunity and boost immunotherapy responses.MethodsTo identify DC subsets that drive poly-functional CD8+ T-cell responses, we compared the DC infiltrate of a spontaneously regressing tumor with a progressing tumor. Multicolor flow immunophenotyping and single-cell RNA-sequencing were used to profile the DC compartment of both tumors. IFNγ-ELISpot was performed on splenocytes to assess for systemic tumor-reactive T-cell responses. Sorted DC subsets from tumors were co-cultured with TCR-transgenic T-cells ex vivo to evaluate their stimulatory capacity. Cross-dressing (in vivo/ex vivo) was assayed by staining for transfer of tumor-derived H-2b MHC complexes to Balb/c DC, which express the H-2d haplotype. Protective systemic immunity was assayed via contralateral flank tumor outgrowth experiments.ResultsRegressor tumors were infiltrated with more cross-presenting DC1 than progressor tumors. However, tumor-reactive CD8+ T-cell responses and tumor control were preserved in Batf3-/- mice lacking DC1, indicating that anti-tumor immune responses could be induced independent of DC1. Through functional assays, we established that anti-tumor immunity against regressor tumors required CD11c+ DC and cGAS/STING-independent type-I-interferon-sensing. Single-cell RNA-sequencing of the immune infiltrate of regressor tumors revealed a novel CD11b+ DC subset expressing an interferon-stimulated gene signature (ISG+ DC). Flow studies demonstrated that ISG+ DC were more enriched in regressor tumors than progressor tumors. We showed that ISG+ DC could activate CD8+ T-cells by cross-dressing with tumor-derived peptide-MHC complexes, thereby bypassing the requirement for cross-presentation to initiate CD8+ T-cell-driven immunity. ISG+ DC highly expressed cytosolic dsRNA sensors (RIG-I/MDA5) and could be therapeutically harnessed by exogenous addition of a dsRNA analog to drive protective CD8+ T-cell responses in DC1-deficient mice.ConclusionsThe DC infiltrate in tumors can dictate the strength of anti-tumor immunity. Harnessing multiple stimulatory DC subsets, such as cross-presenting DC1 and cross-dressing ISG+ DC, provides a therapeutic opportunity to enhance anti-tumor immunity and increase immunotherapy responses.ReferencesFridman WH, et al. The immune contexture in human tumours: impact on clinical outcome. Nature Reviews Cancer 2012;12(4): p. 298–306.Hildner K, et al. Batf3 deficiency reveals a critical role for CD8alpha+ dendritic cells in cytotoxic T cell immunity. Science 2008;322(5904):p. 1097–100.Spranger S, et al. Tumor-Residing Batf3 dendritic cells are required for effector T cell trafficking and adoptive T cell therapy. Cancer Cell 2017;31(5):p. 711–723.e4.Roberts, EW, et al., Critical role for CD103(+)/CD141(+) dendritic cells bearing CCR7 for tumor antigen trafficking and priming of T cell immunity in melanoma. Cancer Cell 2016;30(2): p. 324–336.Broz ML, et al. Dissecting the tumor myeloid compartment reveals rare activating antigen-presenting cells critical for T cell immunity. Cancer Cell 2014;26(5): p. 638–52.Salmon H., et al., Expansion and activation of CD103(+) dendritic cell progenitors at the tumor site enhances tumor responses to therapeutic PD-L1 and BRAF inhibition. Immunity, 2016. 44(4): p. 924–38.Sánchez-Paulete AR, et al., Cancer immunotherapy with immunomodulatory anti-CD137 and Anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies requires BATF3-dependent dendritic cells. Cancer Discov, 2016;6(1):p. 71–9.

747 Evaluation of immune microenvironment of primary lung cancer and synchronous liver metastasis with multispectral imaging system

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A795-A795
Author(s):  
Hyeonbin Cho ◽  
Jae-Hwan Kim ◽  
Ji-Hyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Liver Metastasis ◽  
Multispectral Imaging ◽  
Immune Cell ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Cytotoxic T Cells ◽  
Primary Lung Cancer ◽  
Helper T Cells ◽  
Synchronous Liver Metastasis ◽  
Immune Microenvironment

BackgroundCancer immunotherapy (CIT) has substantially improved the survival of cancer patients. However, according to recent studies, liver metastasis was reported to predict worse outcomes for CIT. The main objective of the study is to evaluate the differences in the immune microenvironment (IME) between the primary lung cancer (PL) and synchronous liver metastasis (LM) using a multispectral imaging system.MethodsSix immune markers (CD4, CD8, CTLA-4, granzyme B (GZB), Foxp3 and PD-L1) were analyzed using a multiplex IHC system and inForm program (Akoya) on paired lung-liver samples of 10 patients. Cells were categorized into tumor nest and stroma, and cell counts per unit area were measured for comparison.ResultsThe number of tumor-infiltrating cytotoxic T cells (TIL) in PL (262.5 cells/mm2) was higher than that of LM (113.3 cells/mm2). Additionally, the ratio between the number of TIL and non-TIL was greater in PL (0.31) compared to that of LM (0.26). A similar trend appeared for Helper T cells and regulatory T cells (Treg), as PL consisted of higher numbers of T cells (791.8 Helper T cells/mm2, 195.7 Treg/mm2) than LM (626.3 Helper T cells/mm2, 121.3 Treg/mm2). However, cytotoxic T cells exhibiting GZB+ and CTLA-4- were fewer in PL (140.2 cells/mm2) than in LM (203.3 cells/mm2), and the ratio is 0.69. The mean number of GZB+ TIL in PL (32.5 cells/mm2) was lower than in LM (35.3 cells/mm2), and their proportions among total TIL counts were 0.12 and 0.31, respectively. In PL, GZB+: GZB- ratio is 0.16 while the ratio is 1.91 for LM. A fewer number of TILs exhibiting GZB suggests that PL has lower efficiency in immune response than LM. Another crucial checkpoint receptor that inhibits immune response, CTLA-4, was more prevalent in PL, with CTLA-4+: CTLA-4- ratio in Treg being 0.36 in PL, compared to 0.11 in LM. The tumor proportion score (TPS) of PD-L1 was higher in PL than LM (40.0 vs. 6.6).ConclusionsIn our study, we showed the differences in the numbers of TIL or regulatory T cells and expressions of immune checkpoint receptors (PD-L1, CTLA-4), which significantly influence outcomes for CIT. The study is ongoing to confirm different IME between the PL and LM groups in a larger tumor cohort.ReferencesPeng, Jianhong, et al., Immune Cell Infiltration in the Microenvironment of Liver Oligometastasis from Colorectal Cancer: Intratumoural CD8/CD3 Ratio Is a Valuable Prognostic Index for Patients Undergoing Liver Metastasectomy. Cancers 2019 Dec; 11(12): 1922. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers11121922Tumeh, Paul C., et al., Liver Metastasis and treatment outcome with Anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody in patients with melanoma and NSCLC. Cancer Immunol Res 2017 May; 5(5): 417–424. doi: 10.1158/2326-6066.CIR-16-0325Parra, E.R., Immune Cell Profiling in Cancer Using Multiplex Immunofluorescence and Digital Analysis Approaches; Streckfus, C.F., Ed.; IntechOpen: London, UK, 2018; pp. 1–13. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.80380Ribas, A., Hu-Lieskovan, S., What does PD-L1 positive or negative mean?. The Journal of Experimental Medicine 2016;213(13):2835–2840. https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.20161462

scholarly journals 678 Addition of a single bacteria facilitates anti-tumor immunity and long-term survival in colorectal cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A717-A717
Author(s):  
Abigail Overacre-Delgoffe ◽  
Anthony Cillo ◽  
Hannah Bumgarner ◽  
Ansen Burr ◽  
Justin Tometich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
T Cells ◽  
Tumor Immunity ◽  
Tumor Burden ◽  
Intestinal Microbiome ◽  
Tumor Control ◽  
Mesenteric Lymph Nodes ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
16S Sequencing ◽  
Tumor Bearing

BackgroundColorectal cancer remains one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide and effective therapies are lacking. While immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment for many cancers, the overwhelming majority of colorectal cancer patients are non-responsive and the 5-year survival rate for advanced disease is <20%. Immunotherapeutic response has been associated with select members of the microbiome in melanoma; however, the potential benefit in colorectal cancer and the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We sought to determine how specific members of the intestinal microbiome affect anti-tumor immunity in colorectal cancer (CRC) in hopes of discovering novel treatments and revealing potential hurdles to current therapeutic response in CRC patients.MethodsWe utilized a carcinogen-induced mouse model of CRC and colonized half of the tumor-bearing mice with Helicobacter hepaticus (Hhep) 7 weeks post AOM. Tumor number was assessed 12 weeks post AOM. We isolated lymphocytes from the lamina propria, colonic epithelium, mesenteric lymph nodes, and tumor(s) to track the spatial and transcriptional Hhep-specific and endogenous immune responses during tumor progression through 5’ single cell RNAseq, flow cytometry, and immunofluorescence. In addition, we utilized 16S sequencing and FISH to track Hhep colonization, location within the colon, and its impact on the surrounding microbiome.ResultsWe have found that rational modification of the microbiome of colon tumor-bearing mice through addition of a single bacteria, Hhep, led to tumor control or clearance and a significant survival advantage. Colonization led to the expansion of the lymphatic network and development of numerous peri- or intra-tumoral tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) composed of Hhep-specific CD4 T follicular helper cells (TFH) as well as the bacteria itself. This led to an overall ‘heating’ of the tumor, wherein we saw an increase of CD4 T cell infiltration to the tumor core as well as an increase in CD103+ type 1 DC (cDC1) recruitment through increased chemokines such as CCL5 and XCL1. Hhep-specific TFH were both necessary and sufficient to drive TLS formation, increased immune invasion, and anti-tumor immunity.ConclusionsWe have shown that addition of a single bacteria, Hhep, leads to a reduction in CRC tumor burden or clearance through lymphatic expansion, TLS formation, and remodeling of the tumor microenvironment, and that Hhep-specific T cells are required for tumor control. These studies suggest that rational modification of the microbiome and microbiome-specific T cells can positively impact anti-tumor immunity and may represent a unique immunotherapeutic target to turn resistant tumors into responsive tumors.

scholarly journals 114 Preclinical development of a novel iPSC-derived CAR-MICA/B NK cell immunotherapy to overcome solid tumor escape from NKG2D-mediated mechanisms of recognition and killing

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A126-A126
Author(s):  
John Goulding ◽  
Mochtar Pribadi ◽  
Robert Blum ◽  
Wen-I Yeh ◽  
Yijia Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Cancer Immunotherapy ◽  
Tumor Immunity ◽  
Immune Cell ◽  
Nk Cell ◽  
Tumor Escape ◽  
Car T Cells ◽  
Car T

BackgroundMHC class I related proteins A (MICA) and B (MICB) are induced by cellular stress and transformation, and their expression has been reported for many cancer types. NKG2D, an activating receptor expressed on natural killer (NK) and T cells, targets the membrane-distal domains of MICA/B, activating a potent cytotoxic response. However, advanced cancer cells frequently evade immune cell recognition by proteolytic shedding of the α1 and α2 domains of MICA/B, which can significantly reduce NKG2D function and the cytolytic activity.MethodsRecent publications have shown that therapeutic antibodies targeting the membrane-proximal α3 domain inhibited MICA/B shedding, resulting in a substantial increase in the cell surface density of MICA/B and restoration of immune cell-mediated tumor immunity.1 We have developed a novel chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) targeting the conserved α3 domain of MICA/B (CAR-MICA/B). Additionally, utilizing our proprietary induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) product platform, we have developed multiplexed engineered, iPSC-derived CAR-MICA/B NK (iNK) cells for off-the-shelf cancer immunotherapy.ResultsA screen of CAR spacer and ScFv orientations in primary T cells delineated MICA-specific in vitro activation and cytotoxicity as well as in vivo tumor control against MICA+ cancer cells. The novel CAR-MICA/B design was used to compare efficacy against NKG2D CAR T cells, an alternative MICA/B targeting strategy. CAR-MICA/B T cells showed superior cytotoxicity against melanoma, breast cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and lung cancer lines in vitro compared to primary NKG2D CAR T cells (p<0.01). Additionally, using an in vivo xenograft metastasis model, CAR-MICA/B T cells eliminated A2058 human melanoma metastases in the majority of the mice treated. In contrast, NKG2D CAR T cells were unable to control tumor growth or metastases. To translate CAR-MICA/B functionality into an off-the-shelf cancer immunotherapy, CAR-MICA/B was introduced into a clonal master engineered iPSC line to derive a multiplexed engineered, CAR-MICA/B iNK cell product candidate. Using a panel of tumor cell lines expressing MICA/B, CAR-MICA/B iNK cells displayed MICA specificity, resulting in enhanced cytokine production, degranulation, and cytotoxicity. Furthermore, in vivo NK cell cytotoxicity was evaluated using the B16-F10 melanoma cell line, engineered to express MICA. In this model, CAR-MICA/B iNK cells significantly reduced liver and lung metastases, compared to untreated controls, by 93% and 87% respectively.ConclusionsOngoing work is focused on extending these preclinical studies to further support the clinical translation of an off-the-shelf, CAR-MICA/B iNK cell cancer immunotherapy with the potential to overcome solid tumor escape from NKG2D-mediated mechanisms of recognition and killing.ReferenceFerrari de Andrade L, Tay RE, Pan D, Luoma AM, Ito Y, Badrinath S, Tsoucas D, Franz B, May KF Jr, Harvey CJ, Kobold S, Pyrdol JW, Yoon C, Yuan GC, Hodi FS, Dranoff G, Wucherpfennig KW. Antibody-mediated inhibition of MICA and MICB shedding promotes NK cell-driven tumor immunity. Science 2018 Mar 30;359(6383):1537–1542.

158 Inhibition of PI3Kδ improves tumor specific T cell immunity and metabolic fitness

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A172-A172
Author(s):  
Guillermo Rangel Rivera ◽  
Guillermo Rangel RIvera ◽  
Connor Dwyer ◽  
Dimitrios Arhontoulis ◽  
Hannah Knochelmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
Cell Differentiation ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Cell Therapy ◽  
Tumor Immunity ◽  
Mitochondrial Function ◽  
T Cell Differentiation ◽  
Tumor Control ◽  
T Cell Therapy

BackgroundDurable responses have been observed with adoptive T cell therapy (ACT) in some patients. However, current protocols used to expand T cells often exhibit suboptimal tumor control. Failure in these therapies has been attributed to premature differentiation and impaired metabolism of the infused T cells. Previous work done in our lab showed that reduced PI3Kδ signaling improved ACT. Because PI3Kγ and PI3Kδ have critical regulatory roles in T cell differentiation and function, we tested whether inhibiting PI3Kγ could recapitulate or synergize PI3Kδ blockade.MethodsTo test this, we primed melanoma specific CD8+ pmel-1 T cells, which are specific to the glycoprotein 100 epitope, in the presence of PI3Kγ (IPI-459), PI3Kδ (CAL101 or TGR-1202) or PI3Kγ/δ (IPI-145) inhibitors following antigen stimulation with hgp100, and then infused them into 5Gy total body irradiated B16F10 tumor bearing mice. We characterized the phenotype of the transferred product by flow cytometry and then assessed their tumor control by measuring the tumor area every other day with clippers. For metabolic assays we utilized the 2-NBDG glucose uptake dye and the real time energy flux analysis by seahorse.ResultsSole inhibition of PI3Kδ or PI3Kγ in vitro promoted greater tumor immunity and survival compared to dual inhibition. To understand how PI3Kδ or PI3Kγ blockade improved T cell therapy, we assessed their phenotype. CAL101 treatment produced more CD62LhiCD44lo T cells compared to IPI-459, while TGR-1202 enriched mostly CD62LhiCD44hi T cells. Because decreased T cell differentiation is associated with mitochondrial metabolism, we focused on CAL101 treated T cells to study their metabolism. We found that CAL101 decreased glucose uptake and increased mitochondrial respiration in vitro, indicating augmented mitochondrial function.ConclusionsThese findings indicate that blocking PI3Kδ is sufficient to mediate lasting tumor immunity of adoptively transferred T cells by preventing premature differentiation and improving mitochondrial fitness. Our data suggest that addition of CAL101 to ACT expansion protocols could greatly improve T cell therapies for solid tumors by preventing T cell differentiation and improving mitochondrial function.

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