PB101, a VEGF- and PlGF-targeting decoy protein, enhances antitumor immunity and suppresses tumor progression and metastasis

Antiangiogenic therapy is a recognized method for countering the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) and improving anti-tumor immunity. PB101 is a glycosylated decoy receptor that binds to VEGF-A and PlGF with high affinity, based on the VEGFR1 backbone. Here, we elucidated PB101-induced...

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Main Authors: Eun-Jin Go, Hannah Yang, Seung Joon Lee, Hyun Gul Yang, Jin A. Shin, Won Suk Lee, Hye Seong Lim, Hong Jae Chon, Chan Kim
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2162402X.2023.2259212
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Hannah Yang
Seung Joon Lee
Hyun Gul Yang
Jin A. Shin
Won Suk Lee
Hye Seong Lim
Hong Jae Chon
Chan Kim
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Chan Kim
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description Antiangiogenic therapy is a recognized method for countering the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) and improving anti-tumor immunity. PB101 is a glycosylated decoy receptor that binds to VEGF-A and PlGF with high affinity, based on the VEGFR1 backbone. Here, we elucidated PB101-induced remodeling of tumor angiogenesis and immunity, which enhances anti-PD-L1 immune checkpoint blockade. PB101 inhibited tumor growth by suppressing angiogenesis and enhancing CD8+ T cell infiltration into the tumors. PB101 induced robust reprogramming of antitumor immunity and activates intratumoral CD8+ T cells. Anti-tumor efficacy of PB101 is mostly dependent on CD8+ T cells and IFN-γ. PB101 reprograms tumor immunity in a manner distinct from that of the conventional VEGF decoy receptor, VEGF-trap. With its potent immune-modulating capability, PB101 synergizes with an anti-PD-L1, triggering strengthened antitumor immunity. Combining PB101 and anti-PD-L1 could establish durable protective immunity against tumor recurrence and metastasis. The findings of this study offer scientific rationales for further clinical development of PB101, particularly when used in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors, as a potential treatment for advanced cancers.
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spelling doaj-art-f42cb26890c74ee3a1d1cfa3398077e02024-12-27T17:34:38ZengTaylor & Francis GroupOncoImmunology2162-402X2023-12-0112110.1080/2162402X.2023.2259212PB101, a VEGF- and PlGF-targeting decoy protein, enhances antitumor immunity and suppresses tumor progression and metastasisEun-Jin Go0Hannah Yang1Seung Joon Lee2Hyun Gul Yang3Jin A. Shin4Won Suk Lee5Hye Seong Lim6Hong Jae Chon7Chan Kim8Medical Oncology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of KoreaMedical Oncology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of KoreaMedical Oncology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of KoreaPanolos Bioscience, Inc, Hwaseong-si, Republic of KoreaPanolos Bioscience, Inc, Hwaseong-si, Republic of KoreaMedical Oncology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of KoreaPanolos Bioscience, Inc, Hwaseong-si, Republic of KoreaMedical Oncology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of KoreaMedical Oncology, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University School of Medicine, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of KoreaAntiangiogenic therapy is a recognized method for countering the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) and improving anti-tumor immunity. PB101 is a glycosylated decoy receptor that binds to VEGF-A and PlGF with high affinity, based on the VEGFR1 backbone. Here, we elucidated PB101-induced remodeling of tumor angiogenesis and immunity, which enhances anti-PD-L1 immune checkpoint blockade. PB101 inhibited tumor growth by suppressing angiogenesis and enhancing CD8+ T cell infiltration into the tumors. PB101 induced robust reprogramming of antitumor immunity and activates intratumoral CD8+ T cells. Anti-tumor efficacy of PB101 is mostly dependent on CD8+ T cells and IFN-γ. PB101 reprograms tumor immunity in a manner distinct from that of the conventional VEGF decoy receptor, VEGF-trap. With its potent immune-modulating capability, PB101 synergizes with an anti-PD-L1, triggering strengthened antitumor immunity. Combining PB101 and anti-PD-L1 could establish durable protective immunity against tumor recurrence and metastasis. The findings of this study offer scientific rationales for further clinical development of PB101, particularly when used in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors, as a potential treatment for advanced cancers.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2162402X.2023.2259212Angiogenesiscombination immunotherapyimmune checkpoint inhibitorPB101PlGFtumor immunity
spellingShingle Eun-Jin Go
Hannah Yang
Seung Joon Lee
Hyun Gul Yang
Jin A. Shin
Won Suk Lee
Hye Seong Lim
Hong Jae Chon
Chan Kim
PB101, a VEGF- and PlGF-targeting decoy protein, enhances antitumor immunity and suppresses tumor progression and metastasis
OncoImmunology
Angiogenesis
combination immunotherapy
immune checkpoint inhibitor
PB101
PlGF
tumor immunity
title PB101, a VEGF- and PlGF-targeting decoy protein, enhances antitumor immunity and suppresses tumor progression and metastasis
title_full PB101, a VEGF- and PlGF-targeting decoy protein, enhances antitumor immunity and suppresses tumor progression and metastasis
title_fullStr PB101, a VEGF- and PlGF-targeting decoy protein, enhances antitumor immunity and suppresses tumor progression and metastasis
title_full_unstemmed PB101, a VEGF- and PlGF-targeting decoy protein, enhances antitumor immunity and suppresses tumor progression and metastasis
title_short PB101, a VEGF- and PlGF-targeting decoy protein, enhances antitumor immunity and suppresses tumor progression and metastasis
title_sort pb101 a vegf and plgf targeting decoy protein enhances antitumor immunity and suppresses tumor progression and metastasis
topic Angiogenesis
combination immunotherapy
immune checkpoint inhibitor
PB101
PlGF
tumor immunity
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2162402X.2023.2259212
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