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ArticleBreast cancer research and treatment2025

Enhanced antitumor efficacy of bispecific antibody blocking PD-L1 and LAG-3 with doxorubicin: mechanism and safety evaluation.

Chenxing Zhang, Jiaxin Liu, Tiejun Gu, Xiangyu Meng, Xiaoyi Cai, Jinfeng Zhang, Yan Chen, Daguang Zhang, Yongge Wu

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Chenxing ZhangNational Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Jiaxin LiuNational Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Tiejun GuNational Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Xiangyu MengNational Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Xiaoyi CaiNational Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Jinfeng ZhangNational Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Yan ChenNational Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
Daguang ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedic, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China. zhangdg@jlu.edu.cn.
Yongge WuNational Engineering Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine, School of Life Sciences, Jilin University, Changchun, China. ygwu@jlu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

purposeCombination therapy has emerged as a leading trend in cancer treatment, having had a significant impact on the management of advanced-stage breast cancer. This approach, which relies on immune checkpoint modulation, has revolutionized the therapeutic landscape. However, the precise mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effects remain unclear.

methodsPreviously, we designed a bispecific antibody (BsAb) targeting PD-L1 (programmed cell death ligand 1) and the T cell immune checkpoint, LAG-3 (lymphocyte activation gene-3). In the present study, we evaluated the combination treatment of the BsAb (named Ba-PL) with doxorubicin (DOX) in a tumor-bearing mouse model and comprehensively investigated the underlying mechanisms involved.

resultsThe animal experiments demonstrated that the Ba-PL exerted an anti-tumor effect. Notably, mice treated with a combination of Ba-PL and DOX exhibited superior antitumor responses, mediated by the induction of robust immune cytokine responses. Furthermore, our findings revealed that this combination therapy restored depleted T cell activity and reinstated immune surveillance against tumors by reducing regulatory T cell levels. This immunotherapy combination exhibited favorable safety profiles and effectively prolonged the survival of tumor-bearing mice.

conclusionBlocking PD-L1 and LAG-3 in combination with doxorubicin is therapeutic potential approach for breast cancer and offers hope for improved patient outcomes.

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Antibodies, BispecificAntigens, CDB7-H1 AntigenBreast NeoplasmsDoxorubicinAnimalsCell Line, TumorDisease Models, AnimalFemaleHumansLymphocyte Activation Gene 3 ProteinMiceXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysAntibodies, BispecificAntigens, CDB7-H1 AntigenCD274 protein, humanDoxorubicinLag3 protein, humanLymphocyte Activation Gene 3 ProteinBreast cancerCombination therapyDOXLAG-3PD-L1Tumor immunotherapy

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