Optimizing NKT cell ligands as vaccine adjuvants

NKT cells are a subpopulation of T lymphocytes with phenotypic properties of both T and NK cells and a wide range of immune effector properties. In particular, one subset of these cells, known as invariant NKT cells (iNKT cells), has attracted substantial attention because of their ability to be specifically activated by glycolipid antigens presented by a cell surface protein called CD1d. The development of synthetic α-galactosylceramides as a family of powerful glycolipid agonists for iNKT cells has led to approaches for augmenting a wide variety of immune responses, including those involved in vaccination against infections and cancers. Here, we review basic, preclinical and clinical observations supporting approaches to improving immune responses through the use of iNKT cell-activating glycolipids. Results from preclinical animal studies and preliminary clinical studies in humans identify many promising applications for this approach in the development of vaccines and novel immunotherapies.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2014

Erschienen:

2014

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:6

Enthalten in:

Immunotherapy - 6(2014), 3 vom: 24., Seite 309-20

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Carreño, Leandro J [VerfasserIn]
Kharkwal, Shalu Sharma [VerfasserIn]
Porcelli, Steven A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Adjuvants, Immunologic
Alpha-galactosylceramide
Antigens
Antigens, Bacterial
Antigens, CD1d
Antigens, Neoplasm
Bacterial Vaccines
CD1D protein, human
Cancer Vaccines
Cytokines
Galactosylceramides
Glycolipids
Journal Article
KRN 7000
Ligands
Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell, alpha-beta
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Review
WX671898JF

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 29.01.2015

Date Revised 21.10.2021

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.2217/imt.13.175

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM237647818