College of Bioengineering, Key Lab of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China; School of Medicine, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China; Cancer Center, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China.
Cancer Center, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400042, China.
Semin Cancer Biol. 2022 Nov;86(Pt 3):960-970. doi: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2022.02.018. Epub 2022 Feb 18.
Dysregulation of the epigenetic processes, such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and modulation of chromatin states, drives aberrant transcription that promotes initiation and progression of small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Accumulating evidence has proven crucial roles of epigenetic machinery in modulating immune cell functions and antitumor immune response. Epigenetics-targeting drugs such as DNA methyltransferase inhibitors, histone deacetylase inhibitors, and histone methyltransferase inhibitors involved in preclinical and clinical trials may trigger antitumor immunity. Herein, we summarize the impact of epigenetic processes on tumor immunogenicity and antitumor immune cell functions in SCLC. Furthermore, we review current clinical trials of epigenetic therapy against SCLC and the mechanisms of epigenetic inhibitors to boost antitumor immunity. Eventually, we discuss the opportunities of developing therapeutic regimens combining epigenetic agents with immunotherapy for SCLC.
表观遗传过程(如 DNA 甲基化、组蛋白修饰和染色质状态的调节)的失调会导致异常转录,从而促进小细胞肺癌(SCLC)的发生和发展。越来越多的证据证明了表观遗传机制在调节免疫细胞功能和抗肿瘤免疫反应中的关键作用。表观遗传学靶向药物,如 DNA 甲基转移酶抑制剂、组蛋白去乙酰化酶抑制剂和组蛋白甲基转移酶抑制剂,已在临床试验中得到证实,可能会引发抗肿瘤免疫。本文总结了表观遗传过程对 SCLC 肿瘤免疫原性和抗肿瘤免疫细胞功能的影响。此外,我们还回顾了针对 SCLC 的表观遗传治疗的临床试验以及表观遗传抑制剂增强抗肿瘤免疫的机制。最后,我们讨论了为 SCLC 开发联合表观遗传药物与免疫疗法的治疗方案的机会。
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