Cancer Immunology Immunotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
74(1)
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
the
most
common
digestive
in
world.
Microsatellite
stability
(MSS)
and
microsatellite
instability
(MSI-high)
are
important
molecular
subtypes
of
CRC
closely
related
to
tumor
occurrence
progression
immunotherapy
efficacy.
The
presence
CD8
Discover Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Abstract
Purpose
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
the
third
most
common
globally,
necessitating
novel
biomarkers
for
early
diagnosis
and
treatment.
This
study
proposes
an
efficient
pipeline
leveraging
integrated
bioinformatics
machine
learning
framework
to
enhance
identification
of
diagnostic
prognostic
CRC.
Methods
A
selection
methylated
differentially
expressed
genes
(MeDEGs)
features
(genes)
was
made
using
both
statistical
Machine
(ML)
approaches
from
publically
available
datasets.
These
were
subjected
STRING
network
construction
hub
estimation,
separately.
Also,
essential
miRNAs
(micro-RNAs)
TFs
(Transcription
factors)
as
regulatory
elements
revealed
findings
validated
through
scRNA-seq
analysis,
promoter
methylation,
gene
expression
levels
correlated
with
pathological
stage,
interaction
tumor-infiltrating
immune
cells.
Results
Through
analysis
pipeline,
we
identified
27
genes,
among
which
CTNNB1,
GSK3B,
IL-1β,
MYC,
PXDN,
TP53,
EGFR,
SRC,
COL1A1,
TGBF1
showed
better
behaviour.
approach
includes
development
K-Nearest
Neighbors
(KNN),
Artificial
Neural
Networks
(ANN),
Random
Forest
(RF)
models
TCGA
datasets,
achieving
accuracy
range
between
99
100%.
The
Area
Under
Curve
(AUC)
value
each
model
1.00,
signifying
good
classification
performance.
high
some
associated
poor
prognosis,
concluding
IL-1β
a
biomarker.
Additionally,
NF-κB
microRNAs
(miR-548d-3p,
miR-548-ac)
(NFκB
STAT5A)
play
major
role
in
comprehensive
Furthermore,
such
TGFB1,
COL1A1
significantly
infiltrates,
suggesting
their
potential
CRC
progression.
Conclusion
Overall,
elevated
coupled
abnormal
DNA
its
consequent
effect
on
PI3K/Akt
signaling
pathway
are
relevant
therapeutic
marker
Additional
molecular
candidates
reveal
insights
into
epigenetic
targets
association
cell
infiltration.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 7, 2025
Background
Gastric
cancer
(GC)
remains
a
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
mortality,
with
over
one
million
new
cases
and
769,000
deaths
reported
in
2020.
Despite
advancements
chemotherapy,
surgery,
targeted
therapies,
delayed
diagnosis
due
to
overlooked
early
symptoms
leads
poor
prognosis.
Methods
We
integrated
bulk
RNA
sequencing
single-cell
datasets
from
TCGA,
GEO,
OMIX001073,
employing
normalization,
batch
effect
correction,
dimensionality
reduction
methods
identify
key
cell
populations
associated
GC
invasion
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
as
well
analyze
the
tumor
immune
microenvironment.
Results
Our
analysis
identified
MUC5AC+
malignant
epithelial
cluster
significant
player
EMT.
Cluster
1,
representing
this
population,
exhibited
higher
EMT
scores
compared
other
clusters.
Survival
showed
that
high
abundance
0
correlated
improved
survival
rates
(P=0.012),
whereas
1
was
poorer
outcomes
(P=0.045).
A
prognostic
model
highlighted
ANXA5
GABARAPL2
two
critical
genes
upregulated
tumors.
High-risk
patients
demonstrated
increased
infiltration
worse
prognosic.
Analysis
mutation
burden
(TMB)
indicated
low
TMB
high-risk
group
had
worst
Wet-lab
validation
experiments
confirmed
oncogenic
role
ANXA5,
showing
its
facilitation
proliferation,
invasion,
migration
while
suppressing
apoptosis.
Conclusion
This
study
offers
novel
insights
into
subpopulations
cells
their
roles
progression.
It
provides
potential
therapeutic
targets
combat
GC,
contributing
crucial
understanding
fundamental
mechanisms
drug
resistance
gastrointestinal
cancers.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: April 23, 2025
Abstract
Recent
advancements
in
technology
have
significantly
expanded
the
scope
of
tumor
research,
progressing
from
study
individual
cells
to
more
intricate
tissue
and
organ-level
analyses.
Tumor
organoids
emerged
as
a
highly
realistic
platform
for
investigating
growth,
development,
their
interactions
with
surrounding
microenvironment.
However,
notable
limitation
these
is
lack
diverse
cellular
composition
typically
observed
actual
tumors,
which
hinders
ability
fully
replicate
complexity
Immune
play
pivotal
role,
immunology
has
become
major
research
hotspot.
Research
aims
elucidate
how
immune
system
recognizes
attacks
cells,
well
evade
surveillance.
In
recent
years,
there
been
growing
interest
co-culturing
organoids,
an
approach
that
yielded
valuable
insights
into
between
tumors
system.
The
aim
this
paper
review
discuss
progress
achieved
cells.
By
doing
so,
we
hope
offer
new
perspective
enhance
our
understanding
diversity
inherent
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 19, 2024
Abstract
Gamma
delta
(γδ)
T
cells
play
a
crucial
role
in
anti-tumor
immunity
due
to
their
cytotoxic
properties.
However,
the
and
extent
of
γδ
production
pro-tumorigenic
interleukin-17
(IL-17)
within
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
remains
controversial.
In
this
study,
we
re-analyzed
nine
published
human
CRC
whole-tissue
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
datasets,
identifying
18,483
out
951,785
total
cells,
neoplastic
or
adjacent
normal
tissue
165
patients.
Our
results
confirm
that
tumor-infiltrating
exhibit
high
cytotoxicity-related
transcription
both
tissues,
but
critically,
none
cell
clusters
showed
IL-17
potential.
We
also
identified
various
subsets,
including
Teff,
TRM,
Tpex,
Tex,
noted
an
increased
expression
molecules
compared
area
counterparts.
work
demonstrates
primarily
function
as
effector
rather
than
producers,
mitigating
concerns
about
potential
roles
CRC,
highlighting
importance
accurately
characterizing
these
for
immunotherapy
research
unneglectable
cross-species
discrepancy
between
mouse
immune
system
study
immunology.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
SUMMARY
The
immune
composition
of
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
has
a
major
impact
on
therapeutic
response
and
clinical
outcome
in
patients
with
colorectal
cancer
(CRC).
Here,
we
comprehensively
characterize
TME
at
single-cell
level
by
first
building
large-scale
atlas
that
integrates
4.27
million
single
cells
from
1,670
patient
samples.
We
then
complemented
profiles
four
CRC
cohorts
266
patients,
including
low
mRNA
content,
spatial
transcriptional
3.7
cells,
protein
0.7
cells.
analysis
allows
refined
classification
into
phenotypes:
desert,
B
cell
enriched,
T
myeloid
enriched
subtypes.
Within
compartment
uncover
distinct
subpopulations
neutrophils
acquire
new
functional
properties
blood
TME,
anti-tumorigenic
capabilities.
Further,
multimodal
profiling
reveals
are
organized
clusters
within
niches.
Finally,
using
an
orthotopic
mouse
model
show
cancer-derived
systemic
signals
modify
neutrophil
production
bone
marrow,
providing
evidence
for
tumor-induced
granulopoiesis.
Our
study
provides
big
data
resource
suggests
novel
strategies
targeting
neutrophils.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 2278 - 2278
Published: Oct. 8, 2024
It
is
projected
that,
by
2040,
the
number
of
new
cases
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
will
increase
to
3.2
million,
and
deaths
1.6
highlighting
need
for
prevention
strategies,
early
detection
adequate
follow-up.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
provide
an
overview
progress
in
personalized
medicine
CRC
Serbia,
with
results
insights
from
Institute
Oncology
Radiology
Serbia
(IORS),
propose
guidance
tackling
observed
challenges
future.