A chemical conjugation of JQ-1 and a TLR7 agonist induces tumoricidal effects in a murine model of melanoma via enhanced immunomodulation.

International Journal of Cancer. Journal International Du Cancer
Xiaodong WangGuangyi Jin

Abstract

In recent years, inhibitors of the BET bromodomain proteins, such as BRD4 inhibitors, have demonstrated robust antitumor activity. JQ-1, a representative small molecular BRD4 inhibitor, is also effective to block PD-1/PD-L1 signaling by significantly decreasing the PD-L1 expression on tumor cells. However, toxicity of BRD4 inhibitors on lymphoid and hematopoietic tissues limits their clinical usage. In this research, we designed and studied an immunogenic BRD4 inhibitor, SZU-119, by coupling JQ-1 with a TLR7 agonist, SZU-101. In vitro, SZU-119 stimulated the production of cytokines in mouse BMDCs and spleen lymphocytes, and inhibited the expression of PD-L1 in mouse B16 tumor cells. In vivo, SZU-119 suppressed the B16 tumor growth at both injected and uninjected sites, and prolonged the survival time of mice. SZU-119 elevated the number of total CD8+ and IFN-γ+ CD8+ T cells in spleens, with greater CTL cytotoxicity to B16 tumor cells. It was also observed that the infiltration of CD8+ T cells was increased in tumors at both local and distant sites, and the PD-L1 expression was decreased in tumor cells at the primary site. In conclusion, we have demonstrated that SZU-119 activated the innate immune cells, kept efficacy of PD-L1 ...Continue Reading

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