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Humanized mice for immune checkpoint blockade in human solid tumors.

Henry Yip¹, Carl Haupt¹, Grace Maresh¹

¹UQ-Ochsner Clinical School, Institute for Translational Research, Ochsner Clinic Foundation New Orleans, LA, USA.

American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Urology

|November 26, 2019

Summary

Patient-derived xenograft (PDX) mouse models, humanized with immune cells, are crucial for testing immune checkpoint blockers (ICBs) in cancer research. These models effectively simulate human immune responses against tumors, advancing immunotherapy development.

Keywords:

Humanized mice immune checkpoint blockers immunotherapy patient derived xenografts

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Immunology
Preclinical Research

Background:

Immunotherapy, particularly immune checkpoint blockers (ICBs), is a rapidly advancing area in cancer treatment.
Challenges in translating in vitro results necessitate reliable in vivo models for drug development.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the utility of humanized patient-derived xenograft (PDX) mouse models for testing immune checkpoint blockers (ICBs).
To demonstrate the application of these models in studying anticancer immunotherapy.

Main Methods:

Development of PDX mouse models utilizing NOD, Prkdc, and Il2rγ mutations.
Humanization of PDX models by implanting CD34+ or peripheral blood mononuclear cells to create a functional human immune system.
Utilizing these humanized models for in vivo testing of ICBs.

Main Results:

Humanized PDX models successfully simulate a human immune system response against tumor burden.
These models are effective for investigating molecular mechanisms, assessing drug efficacy, and evaluating combination therapies for immunotherapy.
Demonstrated utility in representing rare diseases and advancing immunotherapy research.

Conclusions:

Humanized PDX mouse models are invaluable tools for preclinical immunotherapy research, especially for testing immune checkpoint blockers (ICBs).
Despite limitations, these models show significant promise for future advancements in cancer immunotherapy development.