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ReviewImmunotherapy advances2024

Tumour-reactive plasma cells in antitumour immunity: current insights and future prospects.

Peng Chen, Yiwei Chu, Ronghua Liu

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Review in Immunotherapy advances, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Peng ChenShanghai Fifth People's Hospital and Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Yiwei ChuDepartment of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, and MOE Innovative Center for New Drug Development of Immune Inflammatory Diseases, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5035-1111
Ronghua LiuShanghai Fifth People's Hospital and Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8096-769X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tumour-reactive plasma cells (TRPCs) have been reported to be positively associated with the long-term survival of patients with various cancers. However, unlike tumour-specific antigen (TSA)-induced T cells which have precise effects against tumours, plasma cells require TSA to obtain specific responses. Therefore, the search for a TSA suitable for B-cell recognition is urgent. In this review, we discuss the functions of tumour-reactive plasma cells. Further, this review also explores the concept of screening for neoantigen-reactive plasma cells, drawing inspiration from T-cell screening methods. While challenges exist, such as epitope prediction and efficient screening, the development of novel techniques may lead to the discovery of highly specific plasma cells for adoptive cell therapy. In conclusion, tumour-reactive plasma cells are emerging as powerful players in cancer immunotherapy. Their ability to produce antibodies against a variety of antigens, especially neoantigens, opens new avenues for personalised treatments. Overcoming challenges in epitope prediction and screening will be crucial in harnessing the full potential of these plasma cells for the benefit of cancer patients.

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antibodyplasma celltumour-infiltrating B celltumour-specific antigen

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PMID38736973
PMCPMC11088280

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