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ArticleJournal of experimental & clinical cancer research : CR2025

Vinburnine potentiates anti-PD1 immunotherapy in melanoma through IL-24 secretion via P38/MAPK/ATF3 signaling.

Susi Zhu, Xu Zhang, Waner Liu, Zhe Zhou, Siyu Xiong, Xiang Chen, Cong Peng

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Susi Zhu *Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Xu Zhang *Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Waner LiuDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Zhe ZhouDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Siyu XiongDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Xiang ChenDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China. chenxiangck@126.com.
Cong PengDepartment of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China. pengcongxy@csu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7104-5490

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China U24A20704, 82073458, 82372934Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province 2024JJ3052The Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities B20017
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMelanoma, a highly aggressive and immunogenic skin cancer, often develops resistance to immunotherapy due to the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME). Although PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors have significantly improved treatment outcomes, 30%-40% of patients exhibit no response or develop resistance. Mechanisms such as T-cell exhaustion within the TME limit therapeutic efficacy, necessitating the exploration of novel strategies to enhance immune responses.

methodsThis study evaluated the effects of Vinburnine (Vin) on melanoma cell proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis, and DNA damage through in vitro experiments. Transcriptomic analysis, Western blot, RT-PCR, dual-luciferase reporter assays, and ChIP experiments revealed the mechanism by which Vin regulates IL-24 via ATF3. The anti-tumor efficacy of Vin or IL-24 in combination with PD-1 monoclonal antibody, as well as their modulation of the tumor microenvironment, were validated through luciferase-mediated cytotoxicity assays and a murine melanoma model. Additionally, the correlation between IL-24 expression and patient prognosis or immunotherapy response was analyzed using public databases.

resultsThis study delineates the phenotypic mechanisms by which vinburnine suppresses melanoma proliferation. Vin induces reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, leading to DNA damage and the subsequent activation of the apoptotic cascade in melanoma cells. Additionally, vinburnine activates the P38/MAPK/ATF3 signaling axis, which drives the secretion of interleukin-24 (IL-24), enhancing the functionality of CD8

conclusionsThese findings underscore the therapeutic potential of vinburnine, particularly when used in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors, as a promising strategy for melanoma treatment.

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Activating Transcription Factor 3ImmunotherapyInterleukinsMelanomap38 Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesProgrammed Cell Death 1 ReceptorAnimalsCell Line, TumorCell ProliferationHumansInterleukin-24MiceSignal TransductionTumor MicroenvironmentActivating Transcription Factor 3ATF3 protein, humanInterleukin-24Interleukinsp38 Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesProgrammed Cell Death 1 ReceptorCD8+ t cellsIL-24ImmunotherapyMelanomaVinburnine

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