Tumor-infiltrating B cells as a favorable prognostic biomarker in breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Cancer Cell Int

Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1277 Jiefang Avenue, Hubei, 430022, Wuhan, China.

Published: June 2021

Background: Tumor-infiltrating B lymphocytes (TIL-Bs) is a heterogeneous population of lymphocytes. The prognostic value of TIL-Bs in patients with breast cancer remains controversial. Here we conducted this meta-analysis to clarify the association of TIL-Bs with outcomes of patients with breast cancer.

Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science to identify relevant studies assessing the prognostic significance of TIL-Bs in patients with breast cancer. Fixed- or random-effects models were used to evaluate the pooled hazard ratios (HRs) for overall survival (OS), breast cancer-specific survival (BCSS), disease-free survival (DFS), and relapse-free survival (RFS) in breast cancer.

Results: A total of 8 studies including 2628 patients were included in our study. Pooled analyses revealed that high level of TIL-Bs was associated with longer OS (pooled HR = 0.42, 95% CI 0.24-0.60), BCSS (pooled HR = 0.66, 95% CI 0.47-0.85), and DFS/RFS (pooled HR = 0.41, 95% CI 0.27-0.55).

Conclusions: This meta-analysis suggests that TIL-Bs could be a promising prognostic marker for breast cancer. Novel therapeutic strategies for breast cancer treatment could be developed by enhancement of B cell-mediated antitumor immunity.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8199375PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12935-021-02004-9DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

breast cancer
20
patients breast
12
breast
8
til-bs patients
8
til-bs
6
cancer
5
pooled
5
tumor-infiltrating cells
4
cells favorable
4
prognostic
4

Similar Publications

In women globally, breast cancer ranks as the second most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths, making up about 25% of female cancer cases, which is pretty standard in affluent countries. Breast cancer is divided into subtypes based on aggressive, genetic and stage. The precise cause of the problem is still unknown.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive type of breast cancer with a high recurrence rate. A new therapeutic intervention is urgently needed to combat this lethal subtype. The identification of biomarkers is also crucial for improving outcomes in TNBC.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Novel Ru(II) Complexes as Type-I/-II Photosensitizers for Multimodal Hypoxia-Tolerant Chemo-Photodynamic/Immune Therapy.

Mol Pharm

January 2025

School of Pharmacy, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory for Inflammation and Molecular Drug Target, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu Province, China.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is increasingly regarded as an attractive approach for cancer treatment due to its advantages of low invasiveness, minimal side effects, and high efficiency. Here, two novel Ru(II) complexes , were designed and synthesized by coordinating phenanthroline and biquinoline ligands with Ru(II) center, and their chemo-photodynamic therapy and immunotherapy were explored. Both and exhibited significant phototoxicity against A549 and 4T1 tumor cells type-I/-II PDT.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Protocol to detect neutral lipids with BODIPY staining in myeloid-derived suppressor cells in mouse mammary tumors.

STAR Protoc

January 2025

Department of Surgery, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA. Electronic address:

Neutral lipids affect the immunosuppressive function of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs). Here, we present a protocol for measuring neutral lipids in MDSCs using BODIPY from mouse mammary tumor derived from triple-negative breast cancer cells, 4T1, which is applicable to other mammary tumors of interest. We describe steps for 4T1 cell culture, single-cell isolation from tumors, staining of cells with antibodies and BODIPY, and flow cytometry.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

A prospective, phase II, neoadjuvant study based on chemotherapy sensitivity in HR+/HER2- breast cancer-FINEST study.

Cancer Commun (Lond)

January 2025

Department of Breast Surgery, Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in Shanghai, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Centre, Shanghai, P. R. China.

Background: Hormone receptor-positive (HR+)/humaal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) breast cancer, the most common breast cancer type, has variable prognosis and high recurrence risk. Neoadjuvant therapy is recommended for median-high risk HR+/HER2- patients. This phase II, single-arm, prospective study aimed to explore appropriate neoadjuvant treatment strategies for HR+/HER2- breast cancer patients.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!