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Published in: Medical Oncology 5/2017

01-05-2017 | Review Article

Targeting TDO in cancer immunotherapy

Authors: Cheng-Peng Yu, Yun-Lei Song, Zheng-Ming Zhu, Bo Huang, Ying-Qun Xiao, Da-Ya Luo

Published in: Medical Oncology | Issue 5/2017

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Abstract

Tryptophan-2,3-dioxygenase (TDO) is a homotetrameric heme-containing protein catalyzing the initial step in the kynurenine pathway, which oxidates the 2,3-double bond of the indole ring in l-tryptophan and catalyzes it into kynurenine (KYN). The upregulation of TDO results in a decrease in tryptophan and the accumulation of KYN and its metabolites. These metabolites can affect the proliferation of T cells. Increasing evidence demonstrates that TDO is a promising therapeutic target in the anti-tumor process. Despite its growing popularity, there are only a few reviews focusing on TDO in tumors. Hence, we herein review the biological features and regulatory mechanisms of TDO. Additionally, we focus on the role of TDO in the anti-tumor immune response in different tumors. Finally, we also provide our viewpoint regarding the future developmental directions of TDO in cancer research, especially in relation to the development and application of TDO inhibitors as novel cancer treatments.
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Metadata
Title
Targeting TDO in cancer immunotherapy
Authors
Cheng-Peng Yu
Yun-Lei Song
Zheng-Ming Zhu
Bo Huang
Ying-Qun Xiao
Da-Ya Luo
Publication date
01-05-2017
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Medical Oncology / Issue 5/2017
Print ISSN: 1357-0560
Electronic ISSN: 1559-131X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-017-0933-2

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