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ReviewCancer medicine2024

Innovative optical imaging strategies for monitoring immunotherapy in the tumor microenvironments.

Um-E-Kalsoom, Shiqi Wang, Junle Qu, Liwei Liu

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Review in Cancer medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Um-E-KalsoomKey Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
Shiqi WangKey Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
Junle QuKey Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.
Liwei LiuKey Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Guangdong Province and Ministry of Education, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China.

Funding

Development Program of China 2021YFF0502900Shenzhen Science and Technology Planning Project ZDSYS20210623092006020Shenzhen Talent Innovation Project RCJC20210706091949022The National Key Research and Shenzhen Key Projects JCYJ20200109105404067The National Natural Science Foundation of China 61835009The National Natural Science Foundation of China 61935012The National Natural Science Foundation of China 62127819The National Natural Science Foundation of China 62175163The National Natural Science Foundation of China 62205220The National Natural Science Foundation of China 62225505The National Natural Science Foundation of China 892004043
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe tumor microenvironment (TME) plays a critical role in cancer progression and response to immunotherapy. Immunotherapy targeting the immune system has emerged as a promising treatment modality, but challenges in understanding the TME limit its efficacy. Optical imaging strategies offer noninvasive, real-time insights into the interactions between immune cells and the TME.

objectiveThis review assesses the progress of optical imaging technologies in monitoring immunotherapy within the TME and explores their potential applications in clinical trials and personalized cancer treatment.

methodsThis is a comprehensive literature review based on the advances in optical imaging modalities including fluorescence imaging (FLI), bioluminescence imaging (BLI), and photoacoustic imaging (PAI). These modalities were analyzed for their capacity to provide high-resolution, real-time imaging of immune cell dynamics, tumor vasculature, and other critical components of the TME.

resultsOptical imaging techniques have shown significant potential in tracking immune cell infiltration, assessing immune checkpoint inhibitors, and visualizing drug delivery within the TME. Technologies like FLI and BLI are pivotal in tracking immune responses in preclinical models, while PAI provides functional imaging with deeper tissue penetration. The integration of these modalities with immunotherapy holds promise for improving treatment monitoring and outcomes.

conclusionOptical imaging is a powerful tool for understanding the complexities of the TME and optimizing immunotherapy. Further advancements in imaging technologies, combined with nanomaterial-based approaches, could pave the way for enhanced diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic efficacy in cancer treatment.

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ImmunotherapyNeoplasmsOptical ImagingTumor MicroenvironmentAnimalsHumansPhotoacoustic Techniquesimmune checkpointimmunosuppressionimmunotherapyoptical imagingtumor microenvironment

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