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Network-based screening identifies sitagliptin as an antitumor drug targeting dendritic cells.

Ian-Ian NgJiaqi ZhangTingzhong TianQi PengZheng HuangKaimin XiaoXiyue YaoLui NgJianyang ZengHaidong Tang
Published in: Journal for immunotherapy of cancer (2024)
Our findings indicate that sitagliptin-mediated DPP4 inhibition promotes antitumor immune response by augmenting cDC1 functions. These data suggest that sitagliptin can be repurposed as an antitumor drug targeting DC, which provides a potential strategy for cancer immunotherapy.
Keyphrases
  • dendritic cells
  • immune response
  • cancer therapy
  • regulatory t cells
  • electronic health record
  • big data
  • drug induced
  • toll like receptor
  • risk assessment
  • human health
  • network analysis