Targeting immune suppression with PDE5 inhibition in end-stage multiple myeloma

KA Noonan, N Ghosh, L Rudraraju, M Bui… - Cancer immunology …, 2014 - AACR
KA Noonan, N Ghosh, L Rudraraju, M Bui, I Borrello
Cancer immunology research, 2014AACR
Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) play a significant role in tumor-induced immune
suppression. Targeting their function could improve antitumor therapies. Previously, we
demonstrated that phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibition in MDSCs augmented antitumor
immunity in murine models. Here, we show how the addition of the PDE5 inhibitor, tadalafil,
in a patient with end-stage relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma reduced MDSC function
and generated a dramatic and durable antimyeloma immune and clinical response …
Abstract
Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) play a significant role in tumor-induced immune suppression. Targeting their function could improve antitumor therapies. Previously, we demonstrated that phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibition in MDSCs augmented antitumor immunity in murine models. Here, we show how the addition of the PDE5 inhibitor, tadalafil, in a patient with end-stage relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma reduced MDSC function and generated a dramatic and durable antimyeloma immune and clinical response. Strategies targeting MDSC function with PDE5 inhibitors represent a novel approach that can augment the efficacy of tumor-directed therapies. Cancer Immunol Res; 2(8); 725–31. ©2014 AACR.
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