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Background <p>A recent paper by Jin et al. reveals an unexpected role of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AHR), so far considered an environmental sensor. The authors demonstrate that AHR transactivates CIITA, thereby up-regulating antigen-presenting HLA-II molecules in cutaneous melanoma.</p> Main body <p>In this commentary, we review the evidence supporting this original observation and discuss its potential biological implications.</p> Conclusions <p>These findings suggest that the environmental exposome and HLA-II-mediated antigen presentation should be considered interconnected aspects of self-non-self-discrimination, with potentially important implications for tumor (immune) surveillance.</p>

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The aryl hydrocarbon receptor, CIITA and HLA-II: who is watching the watchdog?

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    2026年4月10日

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  • Doriana Fruci,
  • Patrizio Giacomini

摘要

Background

A recent paper by Jin et al. reveals an unexpected role of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AHR), so far considered an environmental sensor. The authors demonstrate that AHR transactivates CIITA, thereby up-regulating antigen-presenting HLA-II molecules in cutaneous melanoma.

Main body

In this commentary, we review the evidence supporting this original observation and discuss its potential biological implications.

Conclusions

These findings suggest that the environmental exposome and HLA-II-mediated antigen presentation should be considered interconnected aspects of self-non-self-discrimination, with potentially important implications for tumor (immune) surveillance.