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Published on: February 27, 2016
Involvement of SIRT1-mediated cellular immune response in cancer
Nan Liu1, Jiafang Li2, Hui Dai3
1Department of Anesthesiology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin 130021, China.
Abstract:
The morbidity and mortality of cancer are rising rapidly worldwide and immunotherapy has become an effective means to curb the progress of cancer. Sirtuin-1(SIRT1) is a NAD+ -dependent deacetylase that plays a key role in cancer development and immune regulation through mediating a variety of signaling pathways. Targeting SIRT1 in immunotherapy could enhance or erod immune responses against cancer cells, while SIRT1 activator and inhibitors are being developed as potential antineoplastic agents with important implications in clinic. This review summarizes the impact of SIRT1 in different types of immune cells and mechanism of SIRT1-mediated immune responses in tumor progression as well as its therapeutic perspectives.
Insights
Sirtuin-1 (SIRT1) impacts cancer immunity and progression. Targeting SIRT1 offers new immunotherapy strategies to enhance anti-cancer immune responses and develop novel cancer treatments.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Immunology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Cancer morbidity and mortality are increasing globally.
- Immunotherapy is a key strategy for cancer treatment.
- Sirtuin-1 (SIRT1) is a NAD+-dependent deacetylase involved in cancer and immune regulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of SIRT1 in various immune cells.
- To elucidate SIRT1-mediated mechanisms in tumor progression.
- To discuss therapeutic perspectives of targeting SIRT1 in cancer immunotherapy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on SIRT1.
- Analysis of SIRT1's impact on immune cells.
- Examination of SIRT1 signaling pathways in cancer.
Main Results:
- SIRT1 influences diverse immune cell functions.
- SIRT1 plays a dual role in tumor progression via multiple signaling pathways.
- Modulating SIRT1 activity affects anti-cancer immunity.
Conclusions:
- SIRT1 is a critical regulator of the tumor immune microenvironment.
- Targeting SIRT1 presents a promising therapeutic avenue for cancer immunotherapy.
- SIRT1 activators and inhibitors are potential antineoplastic agents.
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