Bifidobacterium infantis-mediated HSV-TK/GCV therapy modulates the tumor microenvironment through site-specific phosphorylation of HIF-1α, mTOR, and PD-L1 - Scorecard - MDSpire

Bifidobacterium infantis-mediated HSV-TK/GCV therapy modulates the tumor microenvironment through site-specific phosphorylation of HIF-1α, mTOR, and PD-L1

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  • Jiaming He

  • Yang Yuan

  • Jing Li

  • Yongping Ma

  • Dilong Chen

  • June 22, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Bifidobacterium infantis-driven HSV-TK/GCV treatment influences the tumor microenvironment via targeted phosphorylation of HIF-1α, mTOR, and PD-L1

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionCancer
Key MechanismsTargeted phosphorylation of proteins involved in tumor growth and immune response.
Target PopulationPatients with solid tumors, particularly colorectal cancer.
Care SettingOncology

Key Highlights

  • BF-TK/GCV treatment resulted in 337 differentially abundant phosphopeptides.
  • Significant alterations in phosphorylation of HIF-1α, mTOR, PKM2, and PD-L1.
  • BF-TK/GCV suppressed tumor growth and prolonged survival in tumor-bearing mice.
  • The therapy reprograms the phosphoproteome in a site- and pathway-specific manner.
  • GO and KEGG analyses revealed enrichment in protein kinase activity and cell cycle regulation.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize quantitative phosphoproteomic analysis to assess treatment effects.

Management

  • Consider BF-TK/GCV as a therapeutic strategy for solid tumors.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor phosphorylation changes in key proteins post-treatment.

Risks

  • Potential for dysregulation of phosphorylation pathways leading to adverse effects.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients with advanced solid tumors.

BF-TK/GCV may enhance immune responses and tumor targeting.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate phosphoproteomic analysis in treatment evaluation.
  • Assess immune-related pathways in response to BF-TK/GCV therapy.

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