bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 28, 2024
Abstract
Prostate
cancer
treatment
resistance
is
a
significant
challenge
facing
the
field.
Genomic
and
transcriptomic
profiling
have
partially
elucidated
mechanisms
through
which
cells
escape
treatment,
but
their
relation
toward
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
remains
elusive.
Here
we
present
comprehensive
landscape
of
prostate
TME
at
multiple
points
in
standard
timeline
employing
single-cell
RNA-sequencing
spatial
transcriptomics
data
from
110
patients.
We
identify
club-like
as
key
epithelial
cell
subtype
that
acts
an
interface
between
immune
system.
Tissue
areas
enriched
with
depleted
androgen
signaling
upregulated
expression
luminal
progenitor
markers.
Club-like
display
senescence-associated
secretory
phenotype
presence
linked
to
increased
polymorphonuclear
myeloid-derived
suppressor
(PMN-MDSC)
activity.
Our
results
indicate
partake
inducing
myeloid
inflammation
previously
associated
deprivation
therapy
resistance,
providing
rationale
for
therapeutic
targeting.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(18)
Published: March 14, 2024
Abstract
Prostate
cancer
(PCa)
is
an
extensive
heterogeneous
disease
with
a
complex
cellular
ecosystem
in
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
However,
manner
which
heterogeneity
shaped
by
tumors
and
stromal
cells,
or
vice
versa,
remains
poorly
understood.
In
this
study,
single‐cell
RNA
sequencing,
spatial
transcriptomics,
bulk
ATAC‐sequence
are
integrated
from
series
of
patients
PCa
healthy
controls.
A
stemness
subset
club
cells
marked
SOX9
high
AR
low
expression
identified,
markedly
enriched
after
neoadjuvant
androgen‐deprivation
therapy
(ADT).
Furthermore,
CD8
+
CXCR6
T
that
function
as
effector
reduced
malignant
PCa.
For
transcriptome
analysis,
machine
learning
computational
intelligence
comprehensively
utilized
to
identify
diversity
prostate
cell‐cell
communication
situ.
Macrophage
neutrophil
state
transitions
along
trajectory
progression
also
examined.
Finally,
immunosuppressive
advanced
found
be
associated
infiltration
regulatory
(Tregs),
potentially
induced
FAP
fibroblast
subset.
summary,
delineated
stage‐specific
at
resolution,
uncovering
their
reciprocal
crosstalk
progression,
can
helpful
promoting
diagnosis
therapy.
Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
The
emergence
of
spatial
multi-omics
has
helped
address
the
limitations
single-cell
sequencing,
which
often
leads
to
loss
context
among
cell
populations.
Integrated
analysis
genome,
transcriptome,
proteome,
metabolome,
and
epigenome
enhanced
our
understanding
biology
molecular
basis
human
diseases.
Moreover,
this
approach
offers
profound
insights
into
interactions
between
intracellular
intercellular
mechanisms
involved
in
development,
physiology,
pathogenesis
In
comprehensive
review,
we
examine
current
advancements
technologies,
focusing
on
their
evolution
refinement
over
past
decade,
including
improvements
throughput
resolution,
modality
integration,
accuracy.
We
also
discuss
pivotal
contributions
revealing
heterogeneity,
constructing
detailed
atlases,
deciphering
crosstalk
tumor
immunology,
advancing
translational
research
cancer
therapy
through
precise
mapping.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Abstract
Circulating
tumor
cells
(CTCs)
are
pivotal
biomarkers
in
metastasis,
however,
the
underlying
molecular
mechanism
of
CTCs
behavioral
heterogeneity
during
metastasis
remains
unexplored.
Here,
an
integrative
workflow
is
developed
to
link
behavior
characteristics
metabolic
profiling
within
individual
CTCs,
which
simulates
metastatic
process
on
a
microfluidic
system
and
combined
with
single‐cell
mass
spectrometry
(MS)
detection.
Spheroid‐derived
HCT116
tracked
extracted
via
temporary
vascular
system,
revealing
various
arrest
patterns
under
biomimetic
shear
flow.
Downstream
MS
analysis
characterizes
17
cellular
metabolites
associates
profiles
de‐adhesion
behaviors
same
identifying
potential
high‐metastatic
subpopulation
enhanced
ability
evaluating
critical
involved
pathways.
Additionally,
metastasis‐inhibiting
effect
anti‐tumor
drug
5‐fluorouracil
by
reducing
spheroids
elucidated.
This
approach
offers
valuable
opportunity
dissect
interplay
foster
insights
into
mechanisms
phenotypes
process.
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Oct. 12, 2024
Prostate
cancer
(PCa)
is
one
of
the
most
prevalent
malignancies
in
males
worldwide.
Increasing
research
attention
has
focused
on
PCa
microenvironment,
which
plays
a
crucial
role
tumor
progression
and
therapy
resistance.
This
review
aims
to
provide
comprehensive
overview
key
components
including
immune
cells,
vascular
systems,
stromal
microbiota,
explore
their
implications
for
diagnosis
treatment.
Keywords
such
as
"prostate
cancer",
"tumor
microenvironment",
"immune
cells",
"vascular
system",
"stromal
"microbiota"
were
used
literature
retrieval
through
online
databases
PubMed
Web
Science.
Studies
related
microenvironment
selected,
with
particular
focus
those
discussing
roles
microbiota
development,
progression,
treatment
PCa.
The
selection
criteria
prioritized
peer-reviewed
articles
published
last
five
years,
aiming
summarize
analyze
latest
advancements
clinical
relevance
regarding
microenvironment.
highly
complex
dynamic,
cells
contributing
immunosuppressive
conditions,
promoting
growth,
potentially
affecting
androgen
metabolism.
Vascular
systems
support
angiogenesis,
fosters
expansion.
Understanding
these
offers
insight
into
mechanisms
driving
opens
avenues
novel
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
A
deeper
understanding
advancing
diagnostic
techniques
developing
precision
therapies.
highlights
potential
improve
patient
outcomes,
emphasizing
its
significance
broader
context
innovation.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
CXCL14
is
a
highly
conserved
chemokine
expressed
in
various
cell
types,
playing
crucial
roles
both
physiological
and
pathological
processes,
including
immune
regulation
tumorigenesis.
Recently,
the
role
of
tumors
has
attracted
considerable
attention.
However,
previous
pan-cancer
studies
have
reported
inconsistencies
regarding
effects
on
tumors,
particularly
concerning
its
expression
levels
tumor
tissues
influence
phenotypes
cancer
cells.
This
variability
believed
to
stem
from
context-dependent
nature
CXCL14,
as
different
sources
secretion
within
distinct
microenvironments
may
mediate
diverse
biological
effects.
Such
phenomena
also
been
observed
prostate
research.
Despite
foundational
understanding
cancer,
there
remains
lack
comprehensive
reviews
summarizing
specific
this
systematically
analyzing
reasons
behind
complex
Therefore,
article
aims
discuss
microenvironment
explore
future
research
directions
potential
applications.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Abstract
The
bladder
and
prostate
originate
from
the
urogenital
sinus.
However,
cancer
(BC)
is
usually
classified
as
an
immune
“hot”
tumor,
whereas
(PCa)
deemed
“cold”
tumor
according
to
microenvironment
(TME)
clinical
outcomes.
To
investigate
differences
between
BC
PCa,
studies
are
compared
focusing
on
regulation
mediated
by
sex
hormones
receptors
identify
key
genes
pathways
responsible
for
differences.
From
a
developmental
perspective,
it
shown
that
PCa
activate
similar
those
in
stage.
During
development,
differential
expression
function
of
androgen
receptor
(AR)
across
cell
types
may
contribute
its
dual
role
promoting
inhibiting
immunity
different
cells.
Androgen
deprivation
therapy
affects
AR
cells
within
TME,
influencing
infiltration
antitumor
function.
Additionally,
estrogenα
estrogenβ
exert
contrasting
effects
BC,
which
hold
potential
modifying
phenotypes.
Future
research
should
target
involved
development
clarify
regulatory
similarities
PCa.
Cancer Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
601, P. 217155 - 217155
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Immunotherapy
has
shown
promising
therapeutic
effects
in
hematological
malignancies
and
certain
solid
tumors
emerged
as
a
critical
highly
potential
treatment
modality
for
cancer.
However,
prostate
cancer
falls
under
the
category
of
immune-resistant
cold
tumors,
which
immunotherapy
exhibits
limited
efficacy
patients
with
tumors.
Thus,
it
is
important
to
gain
deeper
understanding
tumor
microenvironment
facilitate
immune
system
activation
overcome
suppression
advance
In
this
review,
we
discuss
immunosuppressive
cancer,
characterized
by
presence
few
tumor-infiltrating
lymphocytes,
abundant
cells,
low
immunogenicity,
noninflammatory
phenotype,
significantly
influences
mainly
achieved
activating
host
overcoming
immunosuppression.
regard,
summarize
advances
checkpoint
blockade,
immunogenic
cell
death,
reversal
microenvironment,
vaccines,
adjuvants,
chimeric
antigen
receptor
T-cell
therapy,
penetration
barriers
aim
providing
novel
research
insights
approaches
enhance
effectiveness
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Nov. 16, 2024
Abstract
Prostate
cancer
treatment
resistance
is
a
significant
challenge
facing
the
field.
Genomic
and
transcriptomic
profiling
have
partially
elucidated
mechanisms
through
which
cells
escape
treatment,
but
their
relation
toward
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
remains
elusive.
Here
we
present
comprehensive
landscape
of
prostate
TME
at
multiple
points
in
standard
timeline
employing
single-cell
RNA-sequencing
spatial
transcriptomics
data
from
120
patients.
We
identify
club-like
as
key
epithelial
cell
subtype
that
acts
an
interface
between
immune
system.
Tissue
areas
enriched
with
depleted
androgen
signaling
upregulated
expression
luminal
progenitor
markers.
Club-like
display
senescence-associated
secretory
phenotype
presence
linked
to
increased
polymorphonuclear
myeloid-derived
suppressor
(PMN-MDSC)
activity.
Our
results
indicate
are
associated
myeloid
inflammation
previously
deprivation
therapy
resistance,
providing
rationale
for
therapeutic
targeting.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 762 - 762
Published: Sept. 25, 2024
Prostate
cancer
remains
a
significant
health
challenge,
being
the
most
prevalent
non-cutaneous
in
men
worldwide.
This
review
discusses
critical
advancements
biomarker
discovery
using
single-omics
and
multi-omics
approaches.
Multi-omics,
integrating
genomic,
transcriptomic,
proteomic,
metabolomic,
epigenomic
data,
offers
comprehensive
understanding
of
molecular
heterogeneity
prostate
cancer,
leading
to
identification
novel
biomarkers
therapeutic
targets.
holistic
approach
not
only
enhances
specificity
sensitivity
detection
but
also
supports
development
personalized
treatment
strategies.
Key
studies
highlighted
include
genes,
genetic
mutations,
peptides,
metabolites,
potential
through
analyses,
which
have
shown
promise
improving
management.
The
integration
clinical
practice
can
potentially
revolutionize
prognosis
treatment,
paving
way
for
precision
medicine.
underscores
importance
continued
research
application
overcome
current
challenges
diagnosis
therapy.