B cell-reactive neoantigens boost antitumor immunity.
B cell involvement in neoantigen-driven antitumor immunity remains largely unexplored because of challenges in predicting B cell responses. Here, we developed a method to identify B cell epitopes by characterizing >437,000 peptides tested for IgG binding and >370 million B cell receptor (BCR) clones. Our single-cell BCR sequencing of pre- and post-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 vaccination validates the performance of this method. Mouse vaccination experiments demonstrate that B cell neoepitopes enhance immune responses, driving BCR expansion and tumor regression. Genomic analysis of >8000 The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) samples reveals an inverse correlation between predicted B cell reactivity and mutation allele frequencies, indicating B cell-mediated neoantigen elimination. Applying our multiomics model to checkpoint blockade responses in 2074 patients highlights the clinical relevance of B cell neoepitope prediction. A meta-analysis of 11 personalized vaccine trials involving 1739 neoantigens suggests that incorporating B cell neoepitopes may improve vaccination efficacy. These results underscore the significance of B cell-reactive neoantigens in antitumor immunity.
Authors
Kim Kim, An An, Kim Kim, Jo Jo, Lee Lee, Kim Kim, Cha Cha, Lee Lee, Park Park, Kim Kim, Cho Cho, Shin Shin, Chang Chang, Choi Choi
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