myCAFs are better than yours: targeting myofibroblasts potentiates immunotherapy

Lea Monteran, Neta Erez

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Abstract

New findings (Krishnamurty et al.) implicate a subset of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) that express leucine-rich repeat containing 15 (LRRC15) in promoting tumor growth in pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC), by suppressing the antitumor immunity of cytotoxic T cells. Genetic ablation of LRRC15+ CAFs resulted in better response to immune checkpoint blockade, suggesting they may be a novel target for therapy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-2
Number of pages2
JournalTRENDS IN CANCER
Volume9
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2023

Keywords

  • CAFs
  • LRRC15
  • PDAC
  • immune suppression
  • microenvironment

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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