Endoplasmic Reticulum-Targeted Phototherapy Remodels the Tumor Immunopeptidome to Enhance Immunogenic Cell Death and Adaptive Anti-Tumor Immunity.

作者信息

Xiao Weidong, Gao Mingquan, Mo Banghui, Huang Xie, Du Zaizhi, Wang Shufeng, Chen Jianhong, Luo Shenglin, Xing Haiyan

机构信息

Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400042, China.

State Key Laboratory of Trauma and Chemical Poisoning, Institute of Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing 400038, China.

出版信息

Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2025 Mar 28;18(4):491. doi: 10.3390/ph18040491.

Abstract

Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-targeted phototherapy has emerged as a promising approach to amplify ER stress, induce immunogenic cell death (ICD), and enhance anti-tumor immunity. However, its impact on the antigenicity of dying tumor cells remains poorly understood. Laser activation of the ER-targeted photosensitizer ER-Cy-NO was performed to investigate its effects on tumor cell antigenicity. Transcriptomic analysis was carried out to assess gene expression changes. Immunopeptidomics profiling was used to identify high-affinity major histocompatibility complex class I (MHC-I) ligands. In vitro functional studies were conducted to evaluate dendritic cell maturation and T lymphocyte activation, while in vivo experiments were performed by combining the identified peptide with poly IC to evaluate anti-tumor immunity. Laser activation of ER-Cy-NO significantly remodeled the antigenic landscape of 4T-1 tumor cells, enhancing their immunogenicity. Transcriptomic analysis revealed upregulation of antigen processing and presentation pathways. Immunopeptidomics profiling identified multiple high-affinity MHC-I ligands, with IF4G3 (QGPKTIEQI) showing exceptional immunogenicity. In vitro, IF4G3 promoted dendritic cell maturation and enhanced T lymphocytes activation. In vivo, the combination of IF4G3 with poly IC elicited robust anti-tumor immunity, characterized by increased CD8 T lymphocytes infiltration, reduced regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the tumor microenvironment, elevated systemic Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) levels, and significant tumor growth inhibition without systemic toxicity. These findings establish a mechanistic link between ER stress-driven ICD, immunopeptidome remodeling, and adaptive immune activation, highlighting the potential of ER-targeted phototherapy as a platform for identifying immunogenic peptides and advancing peptide-based cancer vaccines.

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