Participation of B cell in immunotherapy of cancer

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Even though their effector roles extend beyond conventional humoral immunity, B and plasma cells may exhibit antitumor effects through antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity (ADCC) and activation of the complement cascade. Depending on whether they are positioned in immature or mature compartments termed tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS), which include T cells, B cells are believed to play numerous functions in modulating the immune system's capacity to destroy cancer cells. These formations represent a process of lymphoid neogenesis that takes place in peripheral tissues in response to prolonged exposure to inflammatory signals. Activated in the germinal centres of tertiary lymphoid structures, B cells may directly present tumor-associated antigens to T cells, make antibodies that enhance antigen presentation to T cells, or kill tumour cells, resulting in a favourable therapeutic effect. Immune complexes may also enhance inflammation, angiogenesis, and immunosuppression via the activation of macrophages and complement, resulting in detrimental effects. The functional variety of B-cell subsets includes professional antigen-presenting cells, regulatory cells, memory populations, and plasma cells that produce antibodies. Importantly, antibodies may independently generate innate immune responses and the cancer immunity cycle. B cells and B-cell-mediated antibody responses constitute the largely underestimated second arm of the adaptive immune system and unquestionably need more consideration in cancer. This article reviews the known roles of B lymphocytes in the tumour microenvironment, their contribution to anticancer activity of immunotherapies, and their significance in overall survival of cancer patients. In addition to producing antibodies, B cells regulate the immune system and serve as effective antigen-presenting cells.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:255

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Pathology, research and practice - 255(2024) vom: 30. März, Seite 155169

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Chandnani, Nikhil [VerfasserIn]
Gupta, Ishika [VerfasserIn]
Mandal, Ayush [VerfasserIn]
Sarkar, Koustav [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

ADCC
APC
Antibodies
B cell
Humoral immunity
Journal Article
Review
Tumour cells

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Date Completed 11.03.2024

Date Revised 11.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.prp.2024.155169

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368201066