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alpha v beta3-dependent cross-presentation of matrix metalloproteinase-2 by melanoma cells gives rise to a new tumor antigen

Godefroy E., Moreau-Aubry A., Diez E., Dreno B., Jotereau F., Guilloux Y.

Animal Study, published in J Exp Med (2005) — summary generated from the PubMed abstract.

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Study type
Animal Study
Journal
J Exp Med (2005)
Reported sample size
—
Source database
Europe PMC
PMID
15998788
PMCID
PMC2212908
DOI
10.1084/jem.20042138
Citations
35

Abstract (original English)

A large array of antigens that are recognized by tumor-specific T cells has been identified and shown to be generated through various processes. We describe a new mechanism underlying T cell recognition of melanoma cells, which involves the generation of a major histocompatibility complex class I-restricted epitope after tumor-mediated uptake and processing of an extracellular protein--a process referred to as cross-presentation-which is believed to be restricted to immune cells. We show that melanoma cells cross-present, in an alpha v beta3-dependent manner, an antigen derived from secreted matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) to human leukocyte antigen A*0201-restricted T cells. Because MMP-2 activity is critical for melanoma progression, the MMP-2 peptide should be cross-presented by most progressing melanomas and represents a unique antigen for vaccine therapy of these tumors.

What this study does not prove

  • • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • • This is preclinical work; animal or laboratory results cannot be applied to humans.

Evidence level

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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T-Lymphocytes, CytotoxicCell LineCOS CellsCell Line, TumorClathrin-Coated VesiclesAnimalsHumansMelanomaProteasome Endopeptidase ComplexIntegrin alphaVbeta3

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