The potential applications of T cell receptor (TCR)-like antibody in cervical cancer immunotherapy

Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2021 Sep 2;17(9):2981-2994. doi: 10.1080/21645515.2021.1913960. Epub 2021 May 14.

Abstract

Cervical cancer is ranked as the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. Monoclonal antibody has created a new dimension in the immunotherapy of many diseases, including cervical cancer. The antibody's ability to target various aspects of cervical cancer (oncoviruses, oncoproteins, and signaling pathways) delivers a promising future for efficient immunotherapy. Besides, technologies such as hybridoma and phage display provide a fundamental platform for monoclonal antibody generation and create the opportunity to generate novel antibody classes including, T cell receptor (TCR)-like antibody. In this review, the current immunotherapy strategies for cervical cancer are presented. We have also proposed a novel concept of T cell receptor (TCR)-like antibody and its potential applications for enhancing cervical cancer therapeutics. Finally, the possible challenges in TCR-like antibody application for cervical cancer therapeutics have been addressed, and strategies to overcome the challenges have been highlighted to maximize the therapeutic benefits.

Keywords: Antibody therapy; T cell receptor (TCR)-mimic antibody; cervical cancer; human papillomavirus; monoclonal; phage display technology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Factors
  • Immunotherapy
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell / genetics
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms* / therapy

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Immunologic Factors
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell

Grants and funding

The review is part of the research funded by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, Higher Institution Centre of Excellence [HICoE: 311/CIPPM/4401005] and Universiti Sains Malaysia Bridging Grant [304/CIPPM/6316219].