Cell Death & Disease
Reversing KDM6A phosphorylation-driven epigenetic suppression restores pyroptosis and synergizes with anti-PD-1 therapy in HNSCC
Abstract Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) has revolutionized head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) treatment. Yet, a major barrier to response is that tumor cells are epigenetically reprogrammed to resist immunogenic cell death, particularly pyroptosis. To elucidate how tumor cells are pre-conFigured for pyroptosis resistance, we investigated the role of post-translational modifications on epigenetic regulators, focusing on the phosphorylation-dependent control of histone demethylase KDM6A. Through integrat …