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Analysis of Human T Cell Activity in an Allogeneic Co-Culture Setting of Pre-Treated Tumor Cells
Published on: March 7, 2025
Regulatory T cells in cancer: from immunosuppression to therapeutic targeting
Paola Basurto-Olvera1,2, Hector Serrano3, Carmen Maldonado-Bernal1
1Unidad de Investigación en Inmunología y Proteómica, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Mexico City, Mexico.
Abstract:
Regulatory T cells (Tregs) play a pivotal role in maintaining immune homeostasis; however, their presence in the tumor microenvironment contributes to immune evasion and cancer progression. The modulation of Tregs has emerged as a key strategy in immunotherapy, with approaches ranging from direct depletion to functional reprogramming. This review summarizes advances in Treg modulation through checkpoint blockade, selective depletion, and metabolic or epigenetic reprogramming. Additionally, we discuss the potential of Treg plasticity as a therapeutic avenue, emphasizing how shifts in Treg phenotype can enhance antitumor immunity. Furthermore, we highlight combinatory strategies, including radiotherapy, cytokine-based therapies, and metabolic targeting that reshape the immune landscape to potentiate cancer immunotherapy. Understanding the dynamic nature of Tregs cells and their modulation offers promising directions for enhancing therapeutic efficacy and overcoming resistance in several cancer types.
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