Key oncogenic signaling pathways affecting tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes infiltration in hepatocellular carcinoma: basic principles and recent advances

Xiang Wang, Zijun Yuan, Zhengbo Li, Xinyu He, Yinping Zhang, Xingyue Wang, Jiahong Su, Xu Wu, Mingxing Li, Fukuan Du, Yu Chen, Shuai Deng, Yueshui Zhao, Jing Shen, Tao Yi*, Zhangang Xiao*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks first among primary liver cancers, and its mortality rate exhibits a consistent annual increase. The treatment of HCC has witnessed a significant surge in recent years, with the emergence of targeted immune therapy as an adjunct to early surgical resection. Adoptive cell therapy (ACT) using tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) has shown promising results in other types of solid tumors. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the intricate interactions between different types of TILs and their impact on HCC, elucidate strategies for targeting neoantigens through TILs, and address the challenges encountered in TIL therapies along with potential solutions. Furthermore, this article specifically examines the impact of oncogenic signaling pathways activation within the HCC tumor microenvironment on the infiltration dynamics of TILs. Additionally, a concise overview is provided regarding TIL preparation techniques and an update on clinical trials investigating TIL-based immunotherapy in solid tumors.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1354313
Number of pages21
JournalFrontiers in Immunology
Volume15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Feb 2024

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology

User-Defined Keywords

  • tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs)
  • hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
  • immunotherapy
  • signaling pathway
  • TILs preparation
  • targeting neoantigens

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