This study will examine changes in the tumor microenvironment (TME) induced by 14 days of pre-operative IL-1-inhibiting therapy among patients with early breast cancer (including TNBC and ER-low positive). Key immune biomarkers (TILs, TAMs, NK cells, IL1\[beta\] and inflammasome component expression) will be evaluated at baseline and following 14 days of IL-1 antagonist therapy (Anakinra) using paired tissue specimens.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
100 mg/daily subcutaneously
University Health Network-Princess Margaret Cancer Center
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
RECRUITINGTo determine the changes in the breast cancer TME in paired patient samples (core biopsy and surgical specimen) before and after 14 days of treatment with the IL-1 receptor antagonist, Anakinra.
Time frame: 2 years
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