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ReviewInternational journal of cancer2026

Tumor-infiltrating B cells participate in shaping the immunosuppressive microenvironment in solid tumors.

Zhitong Li, Ziyang Shen, Yuxiang Sun, Pengcheng Zhu, Tongyan Liu, Rong Yin

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Review in International journal of cancer, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Zhitong LiDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Innovative Cancer Diagnosis & Therapeutics, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
Ziyang ShenDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Innovative Cancer Diagnosis & Therapeutics, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
Yuxiang SunDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Innovative Cancer Diagnosis & Therapeutics, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
Pengcheng ZhuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Innovative Cancer Diagnosis & Therapeutics, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
Tongyan LiuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Innovative Cancer Diagnosis & Therapeutics, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
Rong YinDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Innovative Cancer Diagnosis & Therapeutics, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Nanjing Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9744-4251

Funding

Jiangsu Cancer Hospital YSZD202408National Natural Science Foundation of China 82372709National Natural Science Foundation of China 82472724Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province BK20221419
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tumor-infiltrating B cells (TIBs) exhibit dual roles in the tumor microenvironment (TME) of solid tumors. While they can enhance anti-tumor immunity through antibody production and immune activation, certain subsets-such as regulatory B cells (Bregs) and immunosuppressive plasma cells-contribute to immune evasion by secreting inhibitory factors. In this review, we analyze TIB heterogeneity, with a particular focus on their differentiation pathways, including the distinct roles of germinal center (GC) and extrafollicular (EF) responses in immune regulation. We further summarize the diverse functions of TIBs in tumor immunity, exploring their metabolic adaptations and defects in antibody maturation. A deeper understanding of TIB biology and their underlying mechanisms may pave the way for more precise and effective immunotherapeutic strategies against cancer.

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B-LymphocytesLymphocytes, Tumor-InfiltratingNeoplasmsTumor MicroenvironmentAnimalsB-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryGerminal CenterHumansdysfunctionextrafollicular (EF) responsesgerminal center (GC)regulatory B cells (Bregs)tumor immunologytumor‐infiltrating B cells (TIBs)

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PMID40974202
PMCPMC12765975

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