Palmitate-induced mitochondrial damage restricts histone acetylation in CD8+ T cells to impair anti-tumor immunity.
Tiberti, S.; Romeo, M.; Lauson, C. B. N.; Sheraj, I.; Catozzi, C.; Noberini, R.; Olivari, D.; Dallavilla, T.; Galie, S.; Ballerini, M.; Loffreda, A.; Schaefer, M. H.; Bonaldi, T.; Nezi, L.; Sdelci, S.; Manzo, T.
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Accumulation of lipids in the tumor microenvironment (TME) is a feature of several solid tumors and increased palmitate (PA) availability fosters tumor progression and metastases. The intrinsic effects of PA on cancer cells are well understood, but its role in modulating CD8+ T cells (CTL) functional performances remains elusive. Here, we found that PA alters the mitochondrial metabolism of CTL and prevents their effector functions in an irreversible manner, resulting in impaired antitumoral immunity. Mechanistically, PA-induced mitochondrial block demotes histone acetylation and chromatin accessibility and decrease transcription of genes promoting DNA replication and production of effector molecules. We identified the metabolic enzyme Sphingosine Kinase 2 (SPHK2) as a molecular target of PA in establishing CTL dysfunction. Consistently, pharmacological inhibition of SPHK2 restored CTL mitochondrial fitness, effector functions and anti-tumor potential. Thus, we reveal a critical function of PA in tumor progression by undermining CTL antitumor immunity and highlight the therapeutic potential of inhibiting SPHK2 activity to optimize T cell functionality.
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