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ArticleJournal for immunotherapy of cancer2025

Targeting B7-H3 inhibition-induced activation of fatty acid synthesis boosts anti-B7-H3 immunotherapy in triple-negative breast cancer.

Ying Jiang, Zhiwen Qian, Cenzhu Wang, Danping Wu, Lu Liu, Xin Ning, Yilan You, Jie Mei, Xiaoqian Zhao, Yan Zhang

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Ying Jiang *Department of Oncology, Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
Zhiwen Qian *Department of Oncology, Wuxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Cenzhu Wang *Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi People's Hospital, Wuxi Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
Danping WuDepartment of Oncology, Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
Lu LiuDepartment of Oncology, Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
Xin NingDepartment of Oncology, Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
Yilan YouDepartment of Oncology, Wuxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Jie MeiThe First Clinical Medicine College, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China meijie1996@njmu.edu.cn snoppyy1980@163.com fuyou2007@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7799-8129
Xiaoqian ZhaoDepartment of Breast Surgery, Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China meijie1996@njmu.edu.cn snoppyy1980@163.com fuyou2007@126.com.
Yan ZhangDepartment of Oncology, Women's Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China meijie1996@njmu.edu.cn snoppyy1980@163.com fuyou2007@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7983-8396

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTriple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most malignant breast cancer, highlighting the need for effective immunotherapeutic targets. The immune checkpoint molecule B7-H3 has recently gained attention as a promising therapeutic target due to its pivotal role in promoting tumorigenesis and cancer progression. However, the therapeutic impact of B7-H3 inhibitors (B7-H3i) remains unclear.

methodsTranscriptomic and metabolomic analyses were conducted to explore the underlying mechanisms of B7-H3 inhibition in TNBC. The therapeutic efficacy of the combined treatment strategy was substantiated through comprehensive phenotypic assays conducted in vitro and validated in vivo using animal models.

resultsB7-H3 blockade induces a "primed for death" stress state in cancer cells, leading to distinct alterations in metabolic pathways. Specifically, B7-H3 knockdown activated the AKT signaling pathway and upregulated sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 (SREBP1), which in turn elevated FASN expression. The simultaneous inhibition of both B7-H3 and FASN more effectively attenuated the malignant progression of TNBC.

conclusionsOur findings propose an "immune attack-metabolic compensation" dynamic model and suggest the feasibility of a dual-targeting strategy that concurrently inhibits both B7-H3 and FASN to enhance therapeutic efficacy in TNBC patients.

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B7 AntigensFatty AcidsImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsImmunotherapyTriple Negative Breast NeoplasmsAnimalsCell Line, TumorFemaleHumansMiceB7 AntigensCD276 protein, humanFatty AcidsImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsBreast CancerImmune Checkpoint InhibitorImmunotherapy

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