[HTML][HTML] Reigniting hope in cancer treatment: the promise and pitfalls of IL-2 and IL-2R targeting strategies

S Muhammad, T Fan, Y Hai, Y Gao, J He - Molecular Cancer, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Interleukin-2 (IL-2) and its receptor (IL-2R) are essential in orchestrating immune
responses. Their function and expression in the tumor microenvironment make them …

[HTML][HTML] The screening, identification, design and clinical application of tumor-specific neoantigens for TCR-T cells

J Li, Z Xiao, D Wang, L Jia, S Nie, X Zeng, W Hu - Molecular Cancer, 2023 - Springer
Recent advances in neoantigen research have accelerated the development of tumor
immunotherapies, including adoptive cell therapies (ACTs), cancer vaccines and antibody …

[HTML][HTML] IL-2-driven CD8+ T cell phenotypes: implications for immunotherapy

V Niederlova, O Tsyklauri, M Kovar, O Stepanek - Trends in immunology, 2023 - cell.com
The therapeutic potential of interleukin (IL)-2 in cancer treatment has been known for
decades, yet its widespread adoption in clinical practice remains limited. Recently, chimeric …

Eras of designer Tregs: Harnessing synthetic biology for immune suppression

K Tuomela, K Salim, MK Levings - Immunological Reviews, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Since their discovery, CD4+ CD25hiFOXP3hi regulatory T cells (Tregs) have been firmly
established as a critical cell type for regulating immune homeostasis through a plethora of …

[HTML][HTML] A humanized IL-2 mutein expands Tregs and prolongs transplant survival in preclinical models

O Efe, RB Gassen, L Morena… - The Journal of …, 2024 - Am Soc Clin Investig
Long-term organ transplant survival remains suboptimal, and life-long immunosuppression
predisposes transplant recipients to an increased risk of infection, malignancy, and kidney …

Microneedle‐mediated Delivery of Immunomodulators Restores Immune Privilege in Hair Follicles and Reverses Immune‐Mediated Alopecia

N Younis, N Puigmal, AE Kurdi, A Badaoui… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Disorders in the regulatory arm of the adaptive immune system result in autoimmune‐
mediated diseases. While systemic immunosuppression is the prevailing approach to …

[HTML][HTML] Promises and pitfalls of next-generation Treg adoptive immunotherapy

P Christofi, C Pantazi, N Psatha, I Sakellari, E Yannaki… - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Adoptive immunotherapy has emerged as an effective alternative of
mounting impact to the current standard of care in cancer, viral infections, and recently …

The soluble IL‐2 receptor α/CD25 as a modulator of IL‐2 function

J Lokau, LM Petasch, C Garbers - Immunology, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The pleiotropic cytokine interleukin‐2 (IL‐2) is an integral regulator of healthy and
pathological immune responses, with the most important role in regulating the homeostasis …

IL2 Targeted to CD8+ T Cells Promotes Robust Effector T-cell Responses and Potent Antitumor Immunity

KD Moynihan, MP Kumar, H Sultan, DC Pappas, T Park… - Cancer Discovery, 2024 - AACR
IL2 signals pleiotropically on diverse cell types, some of which contribute to therapeutic
activity against tumors, whereas others drive undesired activity, such as immunosuppression …

Molecular engineering of Interleukin-2 for enhanced therapeutic activity in autoimmune diseases

LM Tomasovic, K Liu, D VanDyke, CS Fabilane… - Biodrugs, 2024 - Springer
Abstract The interleukin-2 (IL-2) cytokine plays a crucial role in regulating immune
responses and maintaining immune homeostasis. Its immunosuppressive effects have been …