Abstract
Interleukin (IL)-10 was one of the first cytokines to be recognized. However, its functionality in promoting antitumor immunity was described more recently. Context- and concentration-dependent biological effects are the hallmarks of the pleiotropic role of IL-10. Despite reducing tumor-promoting inflammation, IL-10 may have a role in rejuvenating exhausted tumor-resident T cells. Contrary to the assumption that IL-10 produces an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME), it promotes activation of tumor-resident CD8+ T cells, which aids tumor rejection. Emerging data from published early-Phase trials have shown mixed results in different tumor types. In this review, we summarize the biological effects of IL-10 and highlight the clinical experience using pegilodecakin.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 716-725 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Trends in Cancer |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2023 |
Keywords
- cancer
- inflammation
- interleukin 10
- pegilodecakin
- pegylated IL-10
- T cell
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Cancer Research