Accumulation of CD103CD8 resident memory T (T) cells in human lung tumors has been associated with a favorable prognosis. However, the contribution of T to anti-tumor immunity and to the response to immune checkpoint blockade has not been clearly established. Using quantitative multiplex immunofluorescence on cohorts of non-small cell lung cancer patients treated with anti-PD-(L)1, we show that an increased density of CD103CD8 lymphocytes in immunotherapy-naive tumors is associated with greatly improved outcomes. The density of CD103CD8 cells increases during immunotherapy in most responder, but not in non-responder, patients. CD103CD8 cells co-express CD49a and CD69 and display a molecular profile characterized by the expression of PD-1 and CD39. CD103CD8 tumor T, but not CD103CD8 tumor-infiltrating counterparts, express Aiolos, phosphorylated STAT-3, and IL-17; demonstrate enhanced proliferation and cytotoxicity toward autologous cancer cells; and frequently display oligoclonal expansion of TCR-β clonotypes. These results explain why CD103CD8 T are associated with better outcomes in anti-PD-(L)1-treated patients.
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