Tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer

Abstract Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of breast cancer known for its high aggressiveness and poor prognosis. Conventional treatment of TNBC is challenging due to its heterogeneity and lack of clear targets. Recent advancements in immunotherapy have shown promise in treating TNBC...

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Main Authors: Zijie Guo, Ziyu Zhu, Xixi Lin, Shenkangle Wang, Yihong Wen, Linbo Wang, Lili Zhi, Jichun Zhou
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Published: BMC 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40364-024-00714-6
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author Zijie Guo
Ziyu Zhu
Xixi Lin
Shenkangle Wang
Yihong Wen
Linbo Wang
Lili Zhi
Jichun Zhou
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description Abstract Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of breast cancer known for its high aggressiveness and poor prognosis. Conventional treatment of TNBC is challenging due to its heterogeneity and lack of clear targets. Recent advancements in immunotherapy have shown promise in treating TNBC, with immune checkpoint therapy playing a significant role in comprehensive treatment plans. The tumor microenvironment (TME), comprising immune cells, stromal cells, and various cytokines, plays a crucial role in TNBC progression and response to immunotherapy. The high presence of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and immune checkpoint proteins in TNBC indicates the potential of immunotherapeutic strategies. However, the complexity of the TME, while offering therapeutic targets, requires further exploration of its multiple roles in immunotherapy. In this review, we discuss the interaction mechanism between TME and TNBC immunotherapy based on the characteristics and composition of TME, and elaborate on and analyze the effect of TME on immunotherapy, the potential of TME as an immune target, and the ability of TME as a biomarker. Understanding these dynamics will offer new insights for enhancing therapeutic approaches and investigating stratification and prognostic markers for TNBC patients.
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spelling doaj-art-13532c7c76ee43f3a26b531f70318b922025-01-05T12:42:05ZengBMCBiomarker Research2050-77712024-12-0112111910.1186/s40364-024-00714-6Tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancerZijie Guo0Ziyu Zhu1Xixi Lin2Shenkangle Wang3Yihong Wen4Linbo Wang5Lili Zhi6Jichun Zhou7Department of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of MedicineDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of MedicineDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of MedicineDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of MedicineBiomedical Research Center, Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang ProvinceDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of MedicineBiomedical Research Center, Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang ProvinceDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of MedicineAbstract Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of breast cancer known for its high aggressiveness and poor prognosis. Conventional treatment of TNBC is challenging due to its heterogeneity and lack of clear targets. Recent advancements in immunotherapy have shown promise in treating TNBC, with immune checkpoint therapy playing a significant role in comprehensive treatment plans. The tumor microenvironment (TME), comprising immune cells, stromal cells, and various cytokines, plays a crucial role in TNBC progression and response to immunotherapy. The high presence of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and immune checkpoint proteins in TNBC indicates the potential of immunotherapeutic strategies. However, the complexity of the TME, while offering therapeutic targets, requires further exploration of its multiple roles in immunotherapy. In this review, we discuss the interaction mechanism between TME and TNBC immunotherapy based on the characteristics and composition of TME, and elaborate on and analyze the effect of TME on immunotherapy, the potential of TME as an immune target, and the ability of TME as a biomarker. Understanding these dynamics will offer new insights for enhancing therapeutic approaches and investigating stratification and prognostic markers for TNBC patients.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40364-024-00714-6Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)ImmunotherapyTumor microenvironment (TME)Immune checkpointCancer treatment protocolsBiomarkers
spellingShingle Zijie Guo
Ziyu Zhu
Xixi Lin
Shenkangle Wang
Yihong Wen
Linbo Wang
Lili Zhi
Jichun Zhou
Tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer
Biomarker Research
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)
Immunotherapy
Tumor microenvironment (TME)
Immune checkpoint
Cancer treatment protocols
Biomarkers
title Tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer
title_full Tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer
title_fullStr Tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer
title_full_unstemmed Tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer
title_short Tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer
title_sort tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy for triple negative breast cancer
topic Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)
Immunotherapy
Tumor microenvironment (TME)
Immune checkpoint
Cancer treatment protocols
Biomarkers
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s40364-024-00714-6
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