[HTML][HTML] Myeloid-derived suppressor cells regulate the immunosuppressive functions of PD-1PD-L1+ Bregs through PD-L1/PI3K/AKT/NF-κB axis in breast cancer

M Liu, F Wei, J Wang, W Yu, M Shen, T Liu… - Cell Death & …, 2021 - nature.com
M Liu, F Wei, J Wang, W Yu, M Shen, T Liu, D Zhang, Y Wang, X Ren, Q Sun
Cell Death & Disease, 2021nature.com
Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are a heterogeneous group of myeloid cells that
are closely related to tumor immune escape, but the mechanism by which MDSCs regulate
B cells has not been elucidated. Our previous studies revealed that breast cancer-derived
MDSCs could induce a group of PD-1− PD-L1+ Bregs with immunosuppressive functions.
Here, we reported that blocking PD-1/PD-L1 interaction between MDSCs and B cells could
reverse the immunosuppressive functions of PD-1− PD-L1+ Bregs. The activation of …
Abstract
Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are a heterogeneous group of myeloid cells that are closely related to tumor immune escape, but the mechanism by which MDSCs regulate B cells has not been elucidated. Our previous studies revealed that breast cancer-derived MDSCs could induce a group of PD-1PD-L1+ Bregs with immunosuppressive functions. Here, we reported that blocking PD-1/PD-L1 interaction between MDSCs and B cells could reverse the immunosuppressive functions of PD-1PD-L1+ Bregs. The activation of PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signaling pathway is essential for PD-1PD-L1+ Bregs to exert immunosuppressive effects. MDSCs activated the PI3K/AKT/NF-κB pathway in B cells via the PD-1/PD-L1 axis. Furthermore, inhibition of PD-1/PD-L1 or PI3K/AKT signaling suppressed both tumor growth and the immunosuppressive functions of PD-1PD-L1+ Bregs. Dual suppression of PD-1/PD-L1 and PI3K/AKT exerted better antitumor effect. Finally, MDSCs and PD-1PD-L1+ Bregs were colocalized in breast cancer tissues and PD-1PD-L1+ Bregs were positively correlated with poor prognosis. Thus, MDSC-educated PD-1PD-L1+ Bregs and their regulatory mechanisms could contribute to the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. Our study proposes a novel mechanism for MDSC-mediated regulation of B cell immunity, which might shed new light on tumor immunotherapy.+
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