| First Author | Stein P | Year | 2011 |
| Journal | J Invest Dermatol | Volume | 131 |
| Issue | 1 | Pages | 211-9 |
| PubMed ID | 20739947 | Mgi Jnum | J:270502 |
| Mgi Id | MGI:6276428 | Doi | 10.1038/jid.2010.254 |
| Citation | Stein P, et al. (2011) UV exposure boosts transcutaneous immunization and improves tumor immunity: cytotoxic T-cell priming through the skin. J Invest Dermatol 131(1):211-9 |
| abstractText | Immunologic approaches to combat cancer aim at the induction of tumor-reactive immune responses to achieve long-term protection. In this context, we recently developed a transcutaneous immunization (TCI) method using the Toll-like receptor (TLR) 7 agonist imiquimod and a peptide epitope. Application onto intact skin induces potent cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) responses and protection against transplanted tumors. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of UV irradiation on imiquimod-based TCI. Here we show that skin exposure to low-dose UV light before TCI with imiquimod strongly boosts specific CTL responses leading to memory formation and enhanced tumor protection. Toward the mechanisms, we show that the activation of bone-marrow-derived dermal dendritic cells (DCs), but not Langerin-expressing DCs, is responsible for enhanced CTL activation. We describe an optimized TCI method that mediates enhanced CTL and antitumor responses by a DC- and TLR-dependent mechanism. These data may provide the basis for the future development of advanced vaccination protocols against tumors and persistent virus infections. |
