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ArticleiScience2026

Targeting ADAR1 p150 triggers tumor inhibition and antitumor immunity to overcome immunotherapy resistance.

Zhichao Eric Ai, Yuying Bian, Gang Li, Xiaobin S Wang, Sining Zhu, Yumeng Li, Xiangyu Yao, Zhipeng Yan

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Article in iScience, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors.

Zhichao Eric AiOncology Discovery, China Innovation Center of Roche (CICoR), Shanghai 201203, China.
Yuying BianAI, Data and Digital, China Innovation Center of Roche (CICoR), Shanghai 201203, China.
Gang LiAI, Data and Digital, China Innovation Center of Roche (CICoR), Shanghai 201203, China.
Xiaobin S WangOncology Discovery, China Innovation Center of Roche (CICoR), Shanghai 201203, China.
Sining ZhuOncology Discovery, China Innovation Center of Roche (CICoR), Shanghai 201203, China.
Yumeng LiPharmacological Science, China Innovation Center of Roche (CICoR), Shanghai 201203, China.
Xiangyu YaoOncology Discovery, China Innovation Center of Roche (CICoR), Shanghai 201203, China.
Zhipeng YanOncology Discovery, China Innovation Center of Roche (CICoR), Shanghai 201203, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Immunotherapy efficacy is limited by resistance. While ADAR1 regulates tumor immune evasion, targeting it is challenged by the essential role of the constitutive p110 isoform. Here, we identify the interferon-inducible p150 isoform and its Zα domain as critical therapeutic vulnerabilities. ADAR1 p150 is frequently overexpressed in human cancers and correlates with immunosuppressive environments. Genetic ablation of p150 inhibits tumor proliferation and triggers a type I interferon response, converting "cold" tumors to "hot." Myeloid-specific ADAR1 deletion synergizes with anti-PD-1 therapy by enhancing antigen presentation. We establish the Zα domain as the essential determinant for dsRNA editing selectivity. Targeted disruption of this domain alone recapitulates the effects of complete ADAR1 ablation, leading to immunogenic dsRNA accumulation and potent anti-tumor immunity. This work provides a rationale for selectively targeting the ADAR1 p150-Zα axis to reverse malignant RNA editing and overcome immunotherapy resistance with a refined therapeutic index.

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CancerImmunologyMolecular biology

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PMCPMC13217884

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