Cell-to-cell communications of cGAS-STING pathway in tumor immune microenvironment
Targeting cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine monophosphate synthase(cGAS)-stimulator of interferon genes(STING)pathway is a promising strategy for tumor treatment.The pattern recognition receptor cGAS identifies dsDNA and catalyzes the formation of a second messenger 2´3´-cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine monophosphate(cGAMP),activating the downstream interferons and pro-inflammatory cytokines through the adaptor protein STING.Notably,in tumor immune microenvironment,key components of cGAS-STING pathway are transferred among neighboring cells.The intercellular transmission under these contexts serves to sustain and amplify innate immune responses while facilitating the emergence of adaptive immunity.The membrane-based system,including extracellular vesicles transport,phagocytosis and membrane fusion transmit dsDNA,cGAMP and activated STING,enhances the immune surveillance and inflammatory responses.The membrane proteins,including a specific protein channel and intercellular gap junctions,transfer cGAMP and dsDNA,which are crucial to regulate immune responses.The ligand-receptor interactions for interferon transmission amplifies the anti-tumor response.This review elaborates on the regulatory mechanisms of cell-to-cell communications of cGAS-STING pathway in tumor immune microenvironment,explores how these mechanisms modulate immunological processes and discusses potential interventions and immunotherapeutic strategies targeting these signaling cascades.
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