Gain-of-function p53R172H mutation drives accumulation of neutrophils in pancreatic tumors, promoting resistance to immunotherapy.

TitleGain-of-function p53R172H mutation drives accumulation of neutrophils in pancreatic tumors, promoting resistance to immunotherapy.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsSiolas D, Vucic E, Kurz E, Hajdu C, Bar-Sagi D
JournalCell Rep
Volume36
Issue8
Pagination109578
Date Published2021 08 24
ISSN2211-1247
KeywordsAnimals, Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal, Gain of Function Mutation, Immunotherapy, Mice, Mice, Transgenic, Neutrophil Infiltration, Neutrophils, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Th1 Cells, Tumor Suppressor Protein p53
Abstract

Tumor genotype can influence the immune microenvironment, which plays a critical role in cancer development and therapy resistance. However, the immune effects of gain-of-function Trp53 mutations have not been defined in pancreatic cancer. We compare the immune profiles generated by KrasG12D-mutated mouse pancreatic ductal epithelial cells (PDECs) engineered genetically to express the Trp53R172H mutation with their p53 wild-type control. KrasG12D/+;Trp53R172H/+ tumors have a distinct immune profile characterized by an influx of CD11b+Ly6G+ neutrophils and concomitant decreases in CD3+ T cells, CD8+ T cells, and CD4+ T helper 1 cells. Knockdown of CXCL2, a neutrophil chemokine, in the tumor epithelial compartment of CRISPR KrasG12D/+;Trp53R172H/+ PDEC tumors reverses the neutrophil phenotype. Neutrophil depletion of mice bearing CRISPR KrasG12D/+;Trp53R172H/+ tumors augments sensitivity to combined CD40 immunotherapy and chemotherapy. These data link Trp53R172H to the presence of intratumoral neutrophils in pancreatic cancer and suggest that tumor genotypes could inform selection of affected individuals for immunotherapy.

DOI10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109578
Alternate JournalCell Rep
PubMed ID34433022
PubMed Central IDPMC8687588
Grant ListF30 CA243205 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States
P30 CA016087 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States
R35 CA210263 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States
K08 CA241341 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States
P41 EB017183 / EB / NIBIB NIH HHS / United States
146792 / / CIHR / Canada