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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2025

Immune profiling of pediatric germ cell tumors identifies key cell populations and novel therapeutic targets.

Lenilson Silva, Ingridy Izabella Vieira Cardoso, Marcelo Cavalcanti da Cruz, Thaíssa Maria Veiga Faria, Gisele Eiras Martins, Bruna Minniti Mançano, Luiz Fernando Lopes, Rui Manuel Reis, Daniel Antunes Moreno, Mariana Tomazini Pinto

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Lenilson SilvaMolecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.
Ingridy Izabella Vieira CardosoMolecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.
Marcelo Cavalcanti da CruzDepartment of Pathology, Barretos Cancer Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.
Thaíssa Maria Veiga FariaChildren's Cancer Hospital, Barretos Cancer Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.
Gisele Eiras MartinsChildren's Cancer Hospital, Barretos Cancer Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.
Bruna Minniti MançanoChildren's Cancer Hospital, Barretos Cancer Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.
Luiz Fernando LopesMolecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.
Rui Manuel ReisMolecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.
Daniel Antunes MorenoMolecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.
Mariana Tomazini PintoMolecular Oncology Research Center, Barretos Cancer Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil.

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Abstract

Introduction: Pediatric germ cell tumors (GCTs) are rare malignancies, comprising only about 3% of childhood cancers. Despite surgery and platinum-based chemotherapy being mainstays of treatment, their effectiveness varies by tumor subtype, and long-term toxicities remain a concern. We therefore explored the immune landscape of pediatric GCTs to uncover subtype-specific immunological features and identify potential immunotherapeutic targets. Methods: This retrospective study investigated the immune landscape of pediatric GCTs, utilizing a cohort of 17 patients, including 14 extracranial GCTs (11 ovarian, 3 testicular), three central nervous system (CNS) mixed tumors and four non-neoplastic tissues (controls). Results: Immune profiling revealed distinct immune microenvironments across the GCT subtypes. Dysgerminomas exhibited an immune-active profile with elevated levels of T cells, CD8 Conclusion: Overall, this study provides new insights into pediatric GCT immunology, supporting the potential for tailored immunotherapeutic strategies targeting the distinct immune profiles of pediatric GCT histologies.

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Neoplasms, Germ Cell and EmbryonalTumor MicroenvironmentAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolCTLA-4 AntigenFemaleHumansIndoleamine-Pyrrole 2,3,-DioxygenaseInfantMaleRetrospective StudiesCTLA-4 AntigenIndoleamine-Pyrrole 2,3,-Dioxygenasegerm cell tumorsimmune checkpointimmune profilingpediatric tumortumor immunology

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PMCPMC12226561

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