Resumen de CD73: a potent suppressor of antitumor immune responses
Paul A. Beavis, John Stagg, Phillip K. Darcy, Mark J. Smith
Tumors use several strategies to evade immunosurveillance. One such mechanism is the generation of adenosine within the tumor microenvironment, which potently suppresses antitumor T cell responses. Adenosine within the tumor is generated by CD73, a membrane-bound nucleotidase that is expressed by tumor cells, suppressive immune subsets such as T regulatory cells (Tregs) and myeloid-derived suppressor cells and endothelial cells. Recent evidence suggests that targeted inhibition of CD73 has the potential to reduce tumorigenesis and metastasis, as well as enhancing the potency of T-cell-directed therapies. This review outlines the impact of adenosine on suppressing the antitumor response and the evidence supporting the rationale for CD73 targeting in the treatment of cancer.
