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ReviewBiomarker research2024

Tumor microenvironment and immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer.

Zijie Guo, Ziyu Zhu, Xixi Lin, Shenkangle Wang, Yihong Wen, Linbo Wang, Lili Zhi, Jichun Zhou

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Review in Biomarker research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 48 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

48 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Zijie GuoDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No.3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China.
Ziyu ZhuDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No.3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China.
Xixi LinDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No.3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China.
Shenkangle WangDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No.3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China.
Yihong WenBiomedical Research Center, Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China.
Linbo WangDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No.3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China. linbowang@zju.edu.cn.
Lili ZhiBiomedical Research Center, Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China. zhi931227@163.com.
Jichun ZhouDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Sir Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No.3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang, China. Jichun-Zhou@zju.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 82272855, No. 81972453, No. 81972597Zhejiang Provincial Medical and Health Science and Technology (Youth Talent Program) Project No. 2021RC016Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China Nos. LR22H160011, LY19H160055, LY19H160059, LY18H160005, and LY20H160026
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of breast cancer known for its high aggressiveness and poor prognosis. Conventional treatment of TNBC is challenging due to its heterogeneity and lack of clear targets. Recent advancements in immunotherapy have shown promise in treating TNBC, with immune checkpoint therapy playing a significant role in comprehensive treatment plans. The tumor microenvironment (TME), comprising immune cells, stromal cells, and various cytokines, plays a crucial role in TNBC progression and response to immunotherapy. The high presence of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and immune checkpoint proteins in TNBC indicates the potential of immunotherapeutic strategies. However, the complexity of the TME, while offering therapeutic targets, requires further exploration of its multiple roles in immunotherapy. In this review, we discuss the interaction mechanism between TME and TNBC immunotherapy based on the characteristics and composition of TME, and elaborate on and analyze the effect of TME on immunotherapy, the potential of TME as an immune target, and the ability of TME as a biomarker. Understanding these dynamics will offer new insights for enhancing therapeutic approaches and investigating stratification and prognostic markers for TNBC patients.

Indexed as

BiomarkersCancer treatment protocolsImmune checkpointImmunotherapyTriple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)Tumor microenvironment (TME)

Identifiers

PMID39741315
PMCPMC11689763

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