Title:OX40 and OX40L Interaction in Cancer
Volume: 28
Issue: 28
Author(s): Xinjie Lu*
Affiliation:
- The Mary and Garry Weston Molecular Immunology Laboratory, Thrombosis Research Institute, London- SW3 6LR,United Kingdom
Keywords:
OX40, OX40 ligand, cancer, metalloprotease, natural killer cells, T-cells.
Abstract:
Background: OX40 (CD134) and its binding partner, OX40L (CD252), are expressed
on activated CD4, CD8 T-cells, and several other lymphoid and non-lymphoid
cells. OX40L belongs to a TNF family member, a 34 kDa type II transmembrane protein.
The crystallized complex of human OX40 and OX40L is a trimeric contableuration of
one OX40L (trimer) and three OX40 monomers. OX40 and OX40L regulate cytokine
production from T-cells, antigen-presenting cells, and natural killer (NK) cells, and modulate
cytokine receptor signaling.
Methods: In this review, an updated overview of the structural features of OX40/OX40L
and their interactions with cancer are provided.
Results: Recent studies have shown that stimulation of OX40 is useful for therapeutic immunization
strategies for cancer. OX40 serves as a secondary costimulatory immune
checkpoint molecule; the binding of OX40 to its ligand enhances the augmentation, survival,
memory formation, effector function, and recall responses of both CD4+ and CD8+
T-cells.
Conclusion: This review highlights that OX40-OX40L interactions play crucial roles in
both CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells. Signals through OX40 can abolish the suppressive activity
of Tregs, prevent the induction of Tregs from effector T-cells, reduce Foxp3 expression,
and induce the proliferation of memory and effector T lymphocytes. Additionally, when
transferred into tumor-bearing recipients, they generate proliferation capability and successfully
eliminate the established tumor.
