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Targeting OLFML3 in colorectal cancer suppresses tumor growth and angiogenesis, and increases the efficacy of anti-PD1 based immunotherapy
Tekijät: Stalin Jimmy, Imhof Beat A., Coquoz Oriana, Jeitziner Rachel, Hammel Philippe, McKee Thomas A., Jemelin Stephane, Poittevin Marine, Pocard Marc, Matthes Thomas, Kaci Rachid, Delorenzi Mauro, Rüegg Curzio, Miljkovic-Licina Marijana
Kustantaja: MDPI
Julkaisuvuosi: 2021
Journal: Cancers
Tietokannassa oleva lehden nimi: Cancers
Artikkelin numero: 4625
Vuosikerta: 13
Numero: 18
ISSN: 2072-6694
eISSN: 2072-6694
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers13184625
Verkko-osoite: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/18/4625
Rinnakkaistallenteen osoite: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/67425075
The role of the proangiogenic factor olfactomedin-like 3 (OLFML3) in cancer is unclear. To characterize OLFML3 expression in human cancer and its role during tumor development, we undertook tissue expression studies, gene expression analyses of patient tumor samples, in vivo studies in mouse cancer models, and in vitro coculture experiments. OLFML3 was expressed at high levels, mainly in blood vessels, in multiple human cancers. We focused on colorectal cancer (CRC), as elevated expression of OLFML3 mRNA correlated with shorter relapse-free survival, higher tumor grade, and angiogenic microsatellite stable consensus molecular subtype 4 (CMS4). Treatment of multiple in vivo tumor models with OLFML3-blocking antibodies and deletion of the Olfml3 gene from mice decreased lymphangiogenesis, pericyte coverage, and tumor growth. Antibody-mediated blockade of OLFML3 and deletion of host Olfml3 decreased the recruitment of tumor-promoting tumor-associated macrophages and increased infiltration of the tumor microenvironment by NKT cells. Importantly, targeting OLFML3 increased the antitumor efficacy of anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Taken together, the results demonstrate that OLFML3 is a promising candidate therapeutic target for CRC.
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