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Learn MoreSphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P), a pro-tumor survival bioactive lysophospholipid, generated by sphingosine kinase 1 (SphK1), regulates lymphocyte egress into circulation via transducing S1P receptor 1 (S1PR1) signalling, and also plays a role in the differentiation of regulatory T cells and T helper-17 cells. However, the mechanisms by which receptor-independent SphK1/S1P signallng regulates anti-tumor T cell activity remain unknown. Using melanoma antigen gp100 reactive T cells deficient in Sphk1, we found that Pmel-Sphk1-/- T cells maintained central memory phenotype, showed higher mitochondrial respiration, and exhibited resistance to TGF- mediated suppression. Mechanistically, we discovered a direct correlation between SphK1 generated intracellular S1P and PPAR (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma) activity, which in turn regulate lipolysis in T cells. Genetic, molecular or pharmacologic inhibition of SphK1 or PPAR improved metabolic fitness and anti-tumor activity of T cells. Further, inhibition of SphK1 and PD1 together led to long-term control of melanoma. Overall, these data highlight the clinical potential of targeting SphK1/S1P for improved anti-cancer adoptive T cell immunotherapy. SOURCE: Michael,J,Zilliox (mizilliox@luc.edu) - Loyola University Chicago
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