Cediranib enhances the transcription of MHC-I by upregulating IRF-1

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Diminished or lost Major Histocompatibility Complex class I (MHC-I) expression is frequently observed in tumors, which obstructs the immune recognition of tumor cells by cytotoxic T cells. Restoring MHC-I expression by promoting its transcription and improving protein stability have been promising strategies for reestablishing anti-tumor immune responses. Here, through cell-based screening models, we found that cediranib significantly upregulated MHC-I expression in tumor cells. This finding was confirmed in various non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines and primary patient-derived lung cancer cells. Furthermore, we discovered cediranib achieved MHC-I upregulation through transcriptional regulation. interferon regulatory factor 1 (IRF-1) was required for cediranib induced MHC-I transcription and the absence of IRF-1 eliminated this effect. Continuing our research, we found cediranib triggered STAT1 phosphorylation and promoted IRF-1 transcription subsequently, thus enhancing downstream MHC-I transcription. In vivo study, we further confirmed that cediranib increased MHC-I expression, enhanced CD8+ T cell infiltration, and improved the efficacy of anti-PD-L1 therapy. Collectively, our study demonstrated that cediranib could elevate MHC-I expression and enhance responsiveness to immune therapy, thereby providing a theoretical foundation for its potential clinical trials in combination with immunotherapy.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:221

Enthalten in:

Biochemical pharmacology - 221(2024) vom: 31. März, Seite 116036

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zhang, Jie [VerfasserIn]
Guo, Hongjie [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Longsheng [VerfasserIn]
Zheng, Mingming [VerfasserIn]
Kong, Shijia [VerfasserIn]
Wu, Honghai [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Lin [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Qiong [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Xiaochun [VerfasserIn]
He, Qiaojun [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Xi [VerfasserIn]
Ding, Ling [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Bo [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Cediranib
IRF-1
Immunotherapy
Indoles
Interferon Regulatory Factor-1
Journal Article
MHC-I
NQU9IPY4K9
PD-L1
Quinazolines

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Date Completed 04.03.2024

Date Revised 04.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116036

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367913291