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Nature重磅:癌细胞劫持神经系统,诱导神经损伤,导致慢性炎症和免疫治疗耐药
生物世界· 2025-08-21 04:03
Core Viewpoint - The study published in Nature highlights the role of cancer-induced nerve injury (CINI) in promoting resistance to anti-PD-1 therapy, emphasizing the importance of exploring cancer neuroscience for potential therapeutic targets [4][5][10]. Group 1: Cancer-Induced Nerve Injury (CINI) and Its Mechanism - CINI occurs when cancer cells damage the protective myelin sheath of peripheral nerves, leading to chronic inflammation and immune exhaustion, which ultimately results in resistance to immunotherapy [4][10]. - The study reveals that targeting CINI-related signaling pathways can reverse chronic inflammation and improve the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy [4][12]. Group 2: Tumor-Associated Nerves (TAN) and Immune Response - Tumor-associated nerves (TAN) are recognized as poor prognostic factors in various cancers, including skin squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, gastric cancer, and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma [7][11]. - The interaction between cancer cells, TAN, and tumor immune activity is crucial, as damaged TAN can recruit immune cells that promote tumor progression and contribute to anti-PD-1 therapy resistance [8][11]. Group 3: Clinical Implications and Future Directions - The findings suggest that CINI and its associated chronic inflammation mediate the mechanisms of resistance to anti-PD-1 therapy, providing a basis for identifying biomarkers and developing therapeutic drugs to overcome resistance in cancer patients [12]. - Multi-faceted interventions targeting CINI pathways, such as denervation of tumors and blocking specific inflammatory signals, have shown potential in reversing anti-PD-1 resistance [11][12].