Apoptosis, a Metabolic “Head-to-Head” between Tumor and T Cells: Implications for Immunotherapy

O Franzese, P Ancona, N Bianchi, G Aguiari - Cells, 2024 - mdpi.com
Induction of apoptosis represents a promising therapeutic approach to drive tumor cells to
death. However, this poses challenges due to the intricate nature of cancer biology and the …

TNF receptor-associated factor 5 is required for optimal T cell expansion and survival in response to infection

ZJ Kraus, JS Haring, GA Bishop - The Journal of Immunology, 2008 - journals.aai.org
Receptors belonging to the TNF-receptor (TNF-R) superfamily include important
costimulatory molecules, many of which specifically affect T cell activation. TNF receptor …

CD27 Promotes CD4+ Effector T Cell Survival in Response to Tissue Self-Antigen

KA Remedios, L Meyer, B Zirak, ML Pauli… - The Journal of …, 2019 - journals.aai.org
Signaling through CD27 plays a role in T cell activation and memory. However, it is currently
unknown how this costimulatory receptor influences CD4+ effector T (Teff) cells in inflamed …

CD27‐deficient mice show normal NK‐cell differentiation but impaired function upon stimulation

V De Colvenaer, S Taveirne… - Immunology and cell …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Natural killer (NK) cells are part of the first line defense against tumors, parasites and virus‐
infected cells. Therefore, factors that control NK‐cell numbers and their function are …

HIV-1 adenoviral vector vaccines expressing multi-trimeric BAFF and 4-1BBL enhance T cell mediated anti-viral immunity

S Kanagavelu, JM Termini, S Gupta, FN Raffa… - PLoS …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Adenoviral vectored vaccines have shown considerable promise but could be improved by
molecular adjuvants. Ligands in the TNF superfamily (TNFSF) are potential adjuvants for …

CD70 expression by dendritic cells plays a critical role in the immunogenicity of CD40-independent, CD4+ T cell-dependent, licensed CD8+ T cell responses

KE Van Deusen, R Rajapakse… - Journal of leukocyte …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Helper-dependent, CD40-independent, CD8+ T cell responses are shown to be
CD70-dependent, demonstrating alternative mechanisms by which CD4+ T cells induce …

CD70-driven costimulation induces survival or Fas-mediated apoptosis of T cells depending on antigenic load

FM Wensveen, PPA Unger, NAM Kragten… - The Journal of …, 2012 - journals.aai.org
Apoptosis plays an essential role in the removal of activated CD8 T cells that are no longer
required during or postinfection. The Bim-dependent intrinsic pathway of apoptosis removes …

OX40:OX40L axis: emerging targets for improving poxvirus‐based CD8+ T‐cell vaccines against respiratory viruses

J Goulding, V Tahiliani… - Immunological …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
The human respiratory tract is an entry point for over 200 known viruses that collectively
contribute to millions of annual deaths worldwide. Consequently, the World Health …

T cell balance gene expression, compositions of matters and methods of use thereof

A Regev, VK Kuchroo, J GAUBLOMME, Y Lee, C Wang… - 2016 - Google Patents
WO2016138488A2 - T cell balance gene expression, compositions of matters and methods of
use thereof - Google Patents WO2016138488A2 - T cell balance gene expression …

TNF-receptor superfamily agonists as molecular adjuvants for cancer vaccines

TNJ Bullock - Current opinion in immunology, 2017 - Elsevier
Highlights•Targeting TNFRSF receptors during vaccination results in exponentially larger T
cell responses.•PRR-inducted inflammatory cytokines synergize with stimulation of TNFSF …