Targeting tumor-associated fibroblasts improves cancer chemotherapy by increasing intratumoral drug uptake.
J Clin Invest
; 116(7): 1955-62, 2006 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-16794736
ABSTRACT
Tumor-associated fibroblasts are key regulators of tumorigenesis. In contrast to tumor cells, which are genetically unstable and mutate frequently, the presence of genetically more stable fibroblasts in the tumor-stromal compartment makes them an optimal target for cancer immunotherapy. These cells are also the primary source of collagen type I, which contributes to decreased chemotherapeutic drug uptake in tumors and plays a significant role in regulating tumor sensitivity to a variety of chemotherapies. To specifically kill tumor-associated fibroblasts, we constructed an oral DNA vaccine targeting fibroblast activation protein (FAP), which is specifically overexpressed by fibroblasts in the tumor stroma. Through CD8+ T cell-mediated killing of tumor-associated fibroblasts, our vaccine successfully suppressed primary tumor cell growth and metastasis of multidrug-resistant murine colon and breast carcinoma. Furthermore, tumor tissue of FAP-vaccinated mice revealed markedly decreased collagen type I expression and up to 70% greater uptake of chemotherapeutic drugs. Most importantly, pFap-vaccinated mice treated with chemotherapy showed a 3-fold prolongation in lifespan and marked suppression of tumor growth, with 50% of the animals completely rejecting a tumor cell challenge. This strategy opens a new venue for the combination of immuno- and chemotherapies.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Serina Endopeptidases
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Gelatinases
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Vacinas Anticâncer
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Vacinas de DNA
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Fibroblastos
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Proteínas de Membrana
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Invest
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Alemanha