Apoptotic caspases cut down the immunogenicity of radiation

Aitziber Buqué, Maria Esperanza Rodriguez-Ruiz, Jitka Fucikova, Lorenzo Galluzzi

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Abstract

Caspases are known for their ability to precipitate apoptosis. Our findings indicate that accelerating the terminal inactivation of cells dying in response to radiation therapy limit their immunogenicity as a consequence of reduced type I interferon secretion. Thus, caspase inhibitors stand out as promising combinatorial partners to improve the immunogenicity of radiation therapy in the clinic.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere1655364
JournalOncoimmunology
Volume8
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • CASP3
  • CGAS
  • PGE
  • SLC7A2
  • immune checkpoint blockers
  • mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization

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