ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2024
Harnessing B7-H6 for Anticancer Immunotherapy: Expression, Pathways, and Therapeutic Strategies.
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Paclitaxel and B7-H6 knockdown inhibit HepG2 hepatocellular carcinoma cell viability and migration, while enhancing apoptosis and cell cycle arrest.Molecular biology reports · 2026Article
- Improved expansion of peripheral blood and iPSC-derived natural killer cells for clinical applications.Cell reports methods · 2026Article
- Emerging immune checkpoint targets and combination strategies in blood cancer immunotherapy.Annals of hematology · 2026Review
- The p53 tumor suppressor modulates the expression of proteins that control natural killer cell activity.Cell communication and signaling : CCS · 2026Article
- Immunological Analysis of Oral Cytobrush Specimens for Early Detection of Oral Cancer Biomarkers: A Comprehensive Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- B7 homolog 6 promotes the killing activity of natural killer cells against cervical cancer through the downstream ERK pathway of NKp30.Translational cancer research · 2025Article
- CRISPR/Cas9 TCR-Edited NKp30 CAR T Cells Exhibit Superior Anti-Tumor Immunity to B7H6-Expressing Leukemia and Melanoma.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Post-translational modifications of cancer immune checkpoints: mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.Molecular cancer · 2025Review
- Upregulated CircRNAs With Efficacy in PreclinicalCancer genomics & proteomicsReview
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Abstract
Cancer therapies have evolved from traditional chemotherapy to more precise molecular-targeted immunotherapies, which have been associated with improved side effects and outcomes. These modern strategies rely on cancer-specific biomarkers that differentiate malignant from normal cells. The B7 family of immune checkpoint molecules is crucial for cancer immune evasion and a prime therapeutic target. B7-H6, a recently identified member of the B7 family, has emerged as a promising therapeutic target. Unlike other B7 proteins, B7-H6 is not expressed in healthy tissues but is upregulated in several cancers. It binds to NKp30, activating natural killer (NK) cells and triggering immune responses against cancer cells. This review explores the expression of B7-H6 in different cancers, the factors that regulate its expression, and its intrinsic and extrinsic pathways. Additionally, we discuss potential anticancer therapies targeting B7-H6, highlighting its significance in advancing precision medicine. Understanding the role of B7-H6 in cancer immunity may inform the development of appropriate therapies that exploit its cancer-specific expression.
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