CD137

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CD137 is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor family. Its alternative names are tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 9 (TNFRSF9), 4-1BB and induced by lymphocyte activation (ILA). It is currently of interest to immunologists as a co-stimulatory immune checkpoint molecule.

Expression

CD137 can be expressed by activated T cells, but to a larger extent on CD8 than on CD4 T cells. In addition, CD137 expression is found on dendritic cells, B cells, follicular dendritic cells, natural killer cells, granulocytes and cells of blood vessel walls at sites of inflammation.

Specific effects on cells

The best characterized activity of CD137 is its costimulatory activity for activated T cells. Crosslinking of CD137 enhances T cell proliferation, IL-2 secretion, survival and cytolytic activity. Further, it can enhance immune activity to eliminate tumors in mice.

Interactions

CD137 has been shown to interact with TRAF2.[1][2]

As a drug target

Utomilumab

Utomilumab (PF-05082566) targets this receptor to stimulate a more intense immune system attack on cancers.[3] It is a fully human IgG2 monoclonal antibody.[4] It is in early clinical trials.[3] As of June 2016 5 clinical trials are active.[5]

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References

  1. Jang IK, Lee ZH, Kim YJ, Kim SH, Kwon BS (Jan 1998). "Human 4-1BB (CD137) signals are mediated by TRAF2 and activate nuclear factor-kappa B". Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 242 (3): 613–20. doi:10.1006/bbrc.1997.8016. PMID 9464265.
  2. Arch RH, Thompson CB (Jan 1998). "4-1BB and Ox40 are members of a tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-nerve growth factor receptor subfamily that bind TNF receptor-associated factors and activate nuclear factor kappaB". Mol. Cell. Biol. 18 (1): 558–65. PMC 121523. PMID 9418902.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Pfizer cancer drug shows promise in combo with Merck's Keytruda. May 2016
  4. Phase 1 Study of Utomilumab (PF-05082566) In Combination with Rituximab in Patients with CD20+ NHL (Study B1641001)
  5. PF-05082566 trials

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