Inhibition of Bruton's tyrosine kinase with PD-1 blockade modulates T cell activation in solid tumors.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUNDInhibition of Bruton's tyrosine kinase with ibrutinib blocks the function of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC). The combination of ibrutinib and nivolumab was tested in patients with metastatic solid tumors.METHODSSixteen patients received ibrutinib 420 mg p.o. daily with nivolumab 240 mg i.v. on days 1 and 15 of a 28-day cycle. The effect of ibrutinib and nivolumab on MDSC, the immune profile, and cytokine levels were measured. Single-cell RNA-Seq and T cell receptor sequencing of immune cells was performed.RESULTSCommon adverse events were fatigue and anorexia. Four patients had partial responses and 4 had stable disease at 3 months (average 6.5 months, range 3.5-14.6). Median overall survival (OS) was 10.8 months. Seven days of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibition s

SUBMITTER: Schwarz E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11601564 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature