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Yao Zhang1, Yi-Xuan Fang1, Yao Xiao1
1State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Frontier Science Center for Immunology and Metabolism, Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, PR China.
International Immunopharmacology
|February 12, 2026
Summary
Tissue-resident memory T (TRM) cells show promise for enhancing cancer immunotherapy. This review explores TRM cell biology and strategies for modulating them to improve cancer treatment efficacy.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Oncology
- Cell Biology
Background:
- Cancer immunotherapy efficacy varies, necessitating novel strategies.
- Tissue-resident memory T (TRM) cells possess potent antitumor capabilities.
- TRM cells are more amenable to modulation within the tumor microenvironment compared to other T cell subsets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the molecular phenotypes of TRM cells.
- To elucidate the role of TRM cells in cancer immunology.
- To propose and evaluate immunotherapeutic strategies targeting TRM cells for improved cancer treatment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of TRM cell characteristics and function.
- Analysis of existing and emerging immunotherapeutic strategies targeting TRM cells.
- Critical evaluation of clinical studies and research on TRM cell modulation.
Main Results:
- TRM cells exhibit unique tissue-residency and antitumor properties.
- Modulating TRM cells presents a viable approach to enhance immunotherapy.
- Current strategies for TRM cell modulation are being actively investigated.
Conclusions:
- TRM cells represent a promising target for advancing cancer immunotherapy.
- Further research into TRM cell modulation can unlock new therapeutic avenues.
- Tuning TRM cell activity is key to improving treatment outcomes in cancer patients.
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