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  • B cells in the tumor microe...
    Laumont, Céline M.; Nelson, Brad H.

    Cancer cell, 03/2023, Letnik: 41, Številka: 3
    Journal Article

    Our understanding of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) is rapidly expanding beyond T cell-centric perspectives to include B cells and plasma cells, collectively referred to as TIL-Bs. In many cancers, TIL-Bs carry strong prognostic significance and are emerging as key predictors of response to immune checkpoint inhibitors. TIL-Bs can perform multiple functions, including antigen presentation and antibody production, which allow them to focus immune responses on cognate antigen to support both T cell responses and innate mechanisms involving complement, macrophages, and natural killer cells. In the stroma of the most immunologically “hot” tumors, TIL-Bs are prominent components of tertiary lymphoid structures, which resemble lymph nodes structurally and functionally. Additionally, TIL-Bs participate in a variety of other lympho-myeloid aggregates and engage in dynamic interactions with the tumor stroma. Here, we summarize our current understanding of TIL-Bs in human cancer, highlighting the compelling therapeutic opportunities offered by their unique tumor recognition and effector mechanisms. In many cancers, tumor-infiltrating B cells and plasma cells (so-called TIL-Bs) carry strong prognostic significance and predict responses to immune checkpoint inhibitors. In this review, Laumont and Nelson summarize our current understanding of the roles played by TIL-Bs in anti-tumor immunity and discuss relevant therapeutic opportunities.