单细胞 RNA 测序揭示弥漫大 B 细胞淋巴瘤微环境中 CD8⁺ T 细胞异质性：一项系统综述

The heterogeneous response to immunotherapy in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is largely attributable to the diverse functional states of CD8 T cells within the tumor microenvironment. Although single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) has revolutionized cellular resolution, a systematic synthesis of this evidence to map CD8 T cell heterogeneity and its clinical implications in DLBCL is currently lacking.

Following the PRISMA guidelines and a PROSPERO-registered protocol (CRD420261282336), we conducted a qualitative systematic review (without meta-analysis) of 18 eligible scRNA-seq studies published up to September 2025. Dual reviewers independently performed study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment using a self-designed scRNA-seq checklist combined with the AMSTAR-2 tool.

We constructed a dynamic exhaustion trajectory atlas of CD8 T cells in DLBCL, revealing a hierarchical continuum comprising multiple functionally distinct subclusters. Key findings include: the progenitor exhausted T cell (Tpex) subset is associated with favorable prognosis and holds therapeutic targetability, whereas the terminally exhausted (Tex-term) subset correlates with poor prognosis; the CXCR5 TCF7 S1 subset predicts sensitivity to RB-CHOP chemotherapy, and CD58 pathway impairment is linked to CAR-T resistance; and the recently identified CD8 fit cells show promise as a synergistic immunotherapy target.

This review provides a comprehensive single-cell atlas of CD8 T cells in DLBCL, advocating a shift toward cell state guided precision immunotherapy. The identified biomarkers facilitate pre treatment patient stratification and reveal novel combinatorial targets. Future multicenter studies should focus on validating these targets (e.g., CD58, CD8 fit) and standardizing scRNA seq analytical frameworks to translate these findings into clinical practice.