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Title

Harnessing B7-H6 for Anticancer Immunotherapy: Expression, Pathways, and Therapeutic Strategies.

Authors

Lee, Sunyoung; Kim, Ji Hyun; Jang, In-Hwan; Jo, Seona; Lee, Soo Yun; Oh, Se-Chan; Kim, Seok-Min; Kong, Lingzu; Ko, Jesang; Kim, Tae-Don

Abstract

Cancer therapies have evolved from traditional chemotherapy to more precise molecular-targeted immunotherapies, which have been associated with improved side effects and outcomes. These modern strategies rely on cancer-specific biomarkers that differentiate malignant from normal cells. The B7 family of immune checkpoint molecules is crucial for cancer immune evasion and a prime therapeutic target. B7-H6, a recently identified member of the B7 family, has emerged as a promising therapeutic target. Unlike other B7 proteins, B7-H6 is not expressed in healthy tissues but is upregulated in several cancers. It binds to NKp30, activating natural killer (NK) cells and triggering immune responses against cancer cells. This review explores the expression of B7-H6 in different cancers, the factors that regulate its expression, and its intrinsic and extrinsic pathways. Additionally, we discuss potential anticancer therapies targeting B7-H6, highlighting its significance in advancing precision medicine. Understanding the role of B7-H6 in cancer immunity may inform the development of appropriate therapies that exploit its cancer-specific expression.

Subjects

IMMUNE checkpoint proteins; INDIVIDUALIZED medicine; IMMUNE response; CANCER treatment; CANCER cells

Publication

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024, Vol 25, Issue 19, p10326

ISSN

1661-6596

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.3390/ijms251910326