Immunoregulation in Cancer-associated Cachexia

Overview

Journal J Adv Res

Specialties General Medicine
Science

Date 2023 May 7

PMID 37150253

Authors

Qi Wu

Zhou Liu

Bei Li

Yu-E Liu

Ping Wang

Affiliations

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Abstract

Background: Cancer-associated cachexia is a multi-organ disorder associated with progressive weight loss due to a variable combination of anorexia, systemic inflammation and excessive energy wasting. Considering the importance of immunoregulation in cachexia, it still lacks a complete understanding of the immunological mechanisms in cachectic progression.

Aim Of Review: Our aim here is to describe the complex immunoregulatory system in cachexia. We summarize the effects and translational potential of the immune system on the development of cancer-associated cachexia and we attempt to conclude with thoughts on precise and integrated therapeutic strategies under the complex immunological context of cachexia.

Key Scientific Concepts Of Review: This review is focused on three main key concepts. First, we highlight the inflammatory factors and additional mediators that have been identified to modulate this syndrome. Second, we decipher the potential role of immune checkpoints in tissue wasting. Third, we discuss the multilayered insights in cachexia through the immunometabolic axis, immune-gut axis and immune-nerve axis.

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