Harnessing the power of tumor-draining lymph nodes: unveiling predictive biomarkers for immune checkpoint inhibitor

With the escalating application of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in solid tumors, these therapies have demonstrated clinical benefits but remain hampered by relatively low response rates. Reliable biomarkers to predict ICIs responsiveness are essential for selecting appropriate patients and op...

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Main Authors: Zihan Chen, Jiangnan Yu, Zhikun Guo, Shuxian Chen, Yina Li, Qian Zhou, Lei Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Exploration Publishing Inc. 2025-05-01
Series:Exploration of Targeted Anti-tumor Therapy
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Online Access:https://www.explorationpub.com/uploads/Article/A1002315/1002315.pdf
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Summary:With the escalating application of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in solid tumors, these therapies have demonstrated clinical benefits but remain hampered by relatively low response rates. Reliable biomarkers to predict ICIs responsiveness are essential for selecting appropriate patients and optimizing therapeutic outcomes. Given the pivotal role of tumor-draining lymph nodes (TDLNs) in orchestrating systemic antitumor immunity, their intrinsic features—such as dynamic organization in T cell subsets and functional status of antigen-presenting cells, hold considerable potential as predictive biomarkers for ICIs. Moreover, the complexity of ICIs-induced responses in TDLNs necessitates integrating multiple biomarkers for accurate prediction. Through continuous refinement of predictive strategies, TDLNs are poised to play an indispensable role in enhancing ICIs efficacy and guiding personalized immunotherapy. Here, we provide a review to discuss the possibility of using the intrinsic features of TDLNs as a predictive marker for ICI therapy.
ISSN:2692-3114