Mechanisms of Immune Evasion in PTEN Loss Prostate Cancer

Jorge Esteban-Villarrubia, Pablo Alvarez Ballesteros, Miguel Martín-Serrano, María Ruiz Vico, Juan M. Funes, Guillermo de Velasco, Elena Castro, David Olmos, Daniel Castellano, Enrique González-Billalabeitia

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Abstract

PTEN (phosphatase and tensin homolog) is a frequently lost tumor suppressor gene in prostate cancer, leading to aggressive tumor behavior and poor clinical outcomes. PTEN loss results in aberrant activation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, promoting oncogenesis. These alterations also lead to an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment with altered immune cell infiltration, cytokine profiles, and immune checkpoint regulation. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms underlying PTEN loss in prostate cancer and the consequent immune alterations observed in this subtype, thus underscoring the importance of understanding PTEN-mediated immune modulation for the development of effective therapeutic interventions in prostate cancer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)444-460
Number of pages17
JournalImmuno
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • immune evasion
  • immunotherapy
  • prostate cancer
  • PTEN loss

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