Anti-tumor effect and immune-related mechanism study of compound aluminum sulfate injection in transplanted tumor-bearing mice

This study investigates the antitumor and immunomodulatory effects of compound aluminum sulfate (CAS) solution in murine melanoma models. Using syngeneic B16-F10 and B16-OVA tumor models, we demonstrate that intratumoral CAS injection significantly inhibits primary tumor growth and lung metastasis....

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Main Authors: Zhenwei Shi, Zhifa Xia, Songtao Huang, Zeteng Chen, Fan Yin, Haili Xin, Fenghua Xu
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1583275/full
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description This study investigates the antitumor and immunomodulatory effects of compound aluminum sulfate (CAS) solution in murine melanoma models. Using syngeneic B16-F10 and B16-OVA tumor models, we demonstrate that intratumoral CAS injection significantly inhibits primary tumor growth and lung metastasis. Flow cytometry analysis reveals that CAS treatment increases splenic populations of CD3+CD8+ cytotoxic T cells, CD3+CD44+ memory T cells, and NK cells, while enhancing CD8+ T cell infiltration in tumor tissue. ELISA results show elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-2) in splenic culture supernatants and serum following CAS administration. Immunofluorescence staining confirms increased expression of CD8 and IFN-γ proteins in tumor tissues of CAS-treated mice. Results indicate that CAS exerts its antitumor effects through direct cytotoxicity and by modulating both systemic and local immune responses. The dual action of CAS, which combines tumor necrosis with immunostimulation, positions it as a promising therapeutic agent for cancer treatment. This study offers valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying CAS’s action and underscores its potential clinical applications in oncology.
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spelling doaj-art-31b3fe9931ea4cd6ad7bc5ba5d4944e52025-08-20T01:48:40ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Immunology1664-32242025-05-011610.3389/fimmu.2025.15832751583275Anti-tumor effect and immune-related mechanism study of compound aluminum sulfate injection in transplanted tumor-bearing miceZhenwei Shi0Zhenwei Shi1Zhifa Xia2Zhifa Xia3Songtao Huang4Songtao Huang5Zeteng Chen6Zeteng Chen7Fan Yin8Haili Xin9Fenghua Xu10Medical School of Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, ChinaPharmaceutical Sciences Research Division, Department of Pharmacy, Medical Supplies Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, ChinaMedical School of Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, ChinaPharmaceutical Sciences Research Division, Department of Pharmacy, Medical Supplies Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, ChinaMedical School of Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, ChinaPharmaceutical Sciences Research Division, Department of Pharmacy, Medical Supplies Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, ChinaMedical School of Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, ChinaPharmaceutical Sciences Research Division, Department of Pharmacy, Medical Supplies Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, ChinaThe Second Medical Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Pharmacy, Medical Supplies Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, ChinaPharmaceutical Sciences Research Division, Department of Pharmacy, Medical Supplies Center, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, ChinaThis study investigates the antitumor and immunomodulatory effects of compound aluminum sulfate (CAS) solution in murine melanoma models. Using syngeneic B16-F10 and B16-OVA tumor models, we demonstrate that intratumoral CAS injection significantly inhibits primary tumor growth and lung metastasis. Flow cytometry analysis reveals that CAS treatment increases splenic populations of CD3+CD8+ cytotoxic T cells, CD3+CD44+ memory T cells, and NK cells, while enhancing CD8+ T cell infiltration in tumor tissue. ELISA results show elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IFN-γ, TNF-α, and IL-2) in splenic culture supernatants and serum following CAS administration. Immunofluorescence staining confirms increased expression of CD8 and IFN-γ proteins in tumor tissues of CAS-treated mice. Results indicate that CAS exerts its antitumor effects through direct cytotoxicity and by modulating both systemic and local immune responses. The dual action of CAS, which combines tumor necrosis with immunostimulation, positions it as a promising therapeutic agent for cancer treatment. This study offers valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying CAS’s action and underscores its potential clinical applications in oncology.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1583275/fullcompound aluminum sulfate injectionanti-tumor effectmelanomaimmunomodulatormetastasis
spellingShingle Zhenwei Shi
Zhenwei Shi
Zhifa Xia
Zhifa Xia
Songtao Huang
Songtao Huang
Zeteng Chen
Zeteng Chen
Fan Yin
Haili Xin
Fenghua Xu
Anti-tumor effect and immune-related mechanism study of compound aluminum sulfate injection in transplanted tumor-bearing mice
Frontiers in Immunology
compound aluminum sulfate injection
anti-tumor effect
melanoma
immunomodulator
metastasis
title Anti-tumor effect and immune-related mechanism study of compound aluminum sulfate injection in transplanted tumor-bearing mice
title_full Anti-tumor effect and immune-related mechanism study of compound aluminum sulfate injection in transplanted tumor-bearing mice
title_fullStr Anti-tumor effect and immune-related mechanism study of compound aluminum sulfate injection in transplanted tumor-bearing mice
title_full_unstemmed Anti-tumor effect and immune-related mechanism study of compound aluminum sulfate injection in transplanted tumor-bearing mice
title_short Anti-tumor effect and immune-related mechanism study of compound aluminum sulfate injection in transplanted tumor-bearing mice
title_sort anti tumor effect and immune related mechanism study of compound aluminum sulfate injection in transplanted tumor bearing mice
topic compound aluminum sulfate injection
anti-tumor effect
melanoma
immunomodulator
metastasis
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1583275/full
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