Loss of the E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase ARIH1 has been associated with cancer escape from anti-tumor immunity. Here the authors show that ARIH1 mediated ubiquitination and degradation of DNA-PKcs trigger activation of STING pathway in tumor cells, sensitizing tumors to immune checkpoint blockade.
- Xiaolan Liu
- Xufeng Cen
- Hongguang Xia
