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View ResearchDelve into the study on the effects of low-dose CDK4/6 inhibitors on breast cancer immunotherapy. This research shows that subclinical levels of Abemaciclib and Palbociclib induce the presentation of MHC class I ligands from proteins involved in the G1/S phase transition, enhancing tumor immunogenicity. The findings suggest these inhibitors could synergize with T cell-based immunotherapies, offering new avenues for targeted cancer treatments.
CDK4/6 Inhibitors Enhance Antigen Presentation
Low-dose CDK4/6 inhibitors upregulate HLA ligands, offering new targets for cancer immunotherapy.
Mechanism of Action for CDK4/6 Inhibitors
Study explores how CDK4/6 inhibitors induce cell surface HLA ligand presentation in breast cancer cells.
Immunopeptidome Alterations with CDK4/6i Treatment
Analysis of HLA ligand changes in breast cancer cells treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors reveals new immunotherapeutic targets.
Enhanced Cancer Immunotherapy with CDK4/6 Inhibitors
Combining CDK4/6 inhibitors with immunotherapy shows potential for enhanced breast cancer treatment.
Protein Degradation and Antigen Presentation
CDK4/6 inhibitor treatment leads to increased degradation of cell cycle proteins, enhancing antigen presentation.
Implications for Cancer Immunotherapy
Findings support using low-dose CDK4/6 inhibitors to increase cancer cell susceptibility to immunotherapy.