Microbial induction of MHC-II expression in colon cancer cells overcomes immunotherapy resistance and limits metastasis
Charlie Chung, Elif Ozcelik, J Zhang, Zeli Shen, Onur Eskiocak, Yihan Qin, Jill Habel, Kadir Ozler, Santhilal Subhash, Zakaria Aminzada, Gagan Dev, Libia A. Garcia, Scott K. Lyons, Timothy Wesley Hand, David E. Rivadeneira, , Semir Beyaz
This study shows that a microbiome-dependent mechanism increases MHC-II expression in colon cancer cells, enhancing immunotherapy response and limiting metastasis.
bioRxiv · Jul 4, 2026 · PreprintImmunology