3D models in the new era of immune oncology: focus on T cells, CAF and ECM

Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research

Cristina Colosi¹  Giuseppe Antonacci¹  Giancarlo Ruocco¹  Paola Nisticò²  Paola Trono²  Francesca Di Modugno² 

[1] Center for Life Nano Science@Sapienza, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia;Unit of Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy, Department of Research, Advanced Diagnostics, and Technological Innovation, Translational Research Area, IRCCS-Regina Elena National Cancer Institute;

关键词: Tumor microenvironment;    Immune oncology;    3D culture models;    T cells;    Cancer associated fibroblasts;    Extracellular matrix;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s13046-019-1086-2

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy has changed clinical practice for patients with different cancers, since these agents have demonstrated a significant improvement of overall survival and are effective in many patients. However, an intrinsic or acquired resistance frequently occur and biomarkers predictive of responsiveness should help in patient selection and in defining the adequate treatment options. A deep analysis of the complexity of the tumor microenvironment is likely to further advance the field and hopefully identify more effective combined immunotherapeutic strategies. Here we review the current knowledge on tumor microenvironment, focusing on T cells, cancer associated fibroblasts and extracellular matrix. The use of 3D cell culture models to resemble tumor microenvironment landscape and to screen immunomodulatory drugs is also reviewed.

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