Spatially resolved multimarker evaluation of CD274 (PD-L1)/PDCD1 (PD-1) immune checkpoint expression and macrophage polarisation in colorectal cancer.
Br J Cancer
; 128(11): 2104-2115, 2023 06.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The CD274 (PD-L1)/PDCD1 (PD-1) immune checkpoint interaction may promote cancer progression, but the expression patterns and prognostic significance of PD-L1 and PD-1 in the colorectal cancer microenvironment are inadequately characterised.METHODS:
We used a custom 9-plex immunohistochemistry assay to quantify the expression patterns of PD-L1 and PD-1 in macrophages, T cells, and tumour cells in 910 colorectal cancer patients. We evaluated cancer-specific mortality according to immune cell subset densities using multivariable Cox regression models.RESULTS:
Compared to PD-L1- macrophages, PD-L1+ macrophages were more likely M1-polarised than M2-polarised and located closer to tumour cells. PD-L1+ macrophage density in the invasive margin associated with longer cancer-specific survival [Ptrend = 0.0004, HR for the highest vs. lowest quartile, 0.52; 95% CI 0.34-0.78]. T cell densities associated with longer cancer-specific survival regardless of PD-1 expression (Ptrend < 0.005 for both PD-1+ and PD-1- subsets). Higher densities of PD-1+ T cell/PD-L1+ macrophage clusters associated with longer cancer-specific survival (Ptrend < 0.005).CONCLUSIONS:
PD-L1+ macrophages show distinct polarisation profiles (more M1-like), spatial features (greater co-localisation with tumour cells and PD-1+ T cells), and associations with favourable clinical outcome. Our comprehensive multimarker assessment could enhance the understanding of immune checkpoints in the tumour microenvironment and promote the development of improved immunotherapies.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Colorrectales
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Antígeno B7-H1
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Br J Cancer
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Finlandia