Dual targeting of TIGIT and VISTA in non-small-cell lung cancer immunotherapy
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https://doi.org/10.17179/excli2025-8735Keywords:
Non-small cell lung cancer, TIGIT, VISTA, Dual immune checkpoint blockade, Tumor microenvironment, T-cell exhaustionAbstract
This study investigated the therapeutic impact of dual immune checkpoint inhibition targeting TIGIT and VISTA in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Current monotherapies have failed to produce consistent and durable responses owing to tumor heterogeneity and immune evasion. By evaluating the biological and immunomodulatory roles of TIGIT and VISTA, this study provides a rationale for their simultaneous blockade. Preclinical models have shown that this dual strategy not only revitalizes T-cell function but also alters the suppressive tumor microenvironment, leading to improved antitumor immunity in mice. Preliminary clinical data suggest potential survival benefits; however, the long-term outcomes and resistance dynamics remain uncertain. These findings suggest a paradigm shift toward precision-designed, multi-target immunotherapies. Future studies should integrate molecular profiling, adaptive clinical trial designs, and follow-up models to optimize patient selection and sustain therapeutic benefits.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Alaa A. A. Aljabali, Omar Gammoh, Esam Qnais, Abdelrahim Alqudah, Vijay Mishra, Yachana Mishra, Mohamed El-Tanani
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