VISTA is an acidic pH-selective ligand for PSGL-1

Robert J. Johnston
Bristol-Myers Squibb
March 1, 2020
Nature
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31645726

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31645726

Research summary

This study identifies VISTA (V-domain Ig suppressor of T cell activation) as a ligand for PSGL-1 (P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1) that binds selectively under acidic pH conditions, such as those found in tumor microenvironments. The interaction between VISTA and PSGL-1 suppresses T cell activation. Blocking this interaction with pH-selective antibodies reverses immune suppression and enhances anti-tumor responses in vivo.

Key outcome of the study

VISTA binds to PSGL-1 under acidic conditions, leading to T cell suppression; blocking this interaction enhances anti-tumor immunity.

Model

Human VISTA Knockin mouse model developed by genOway, expressing human VISTA to evaluate the efficacy of VISTA-targeting antibodies in an immunocompetent setting.

TARGET:
VSIR, SELPLG
Synonyms:
VISTA (VSIR), PSGL-1 (SELPLG)

Keywords

Cancer immunotherapy, Immune checkpoint, VISTA, PSGL-1, Tumor microenvironment

Technical specifications

Humanized Knockin model, VISTA gene replacement, pH-selective antibody evaluation

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