Small Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 21, 2024
Neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NETs)
formed
by
neutrophils
are
netlike
scaffolds
that
mainly
contain
DNA
and
a
variety
of
granule
proteins.
Many
stimuli
can
lead
to
the
NET
formation
through
independent
molecular
pathways.
Clinically,
abundance
NETs
is
correlated
with
poor
tumor
prognosis.
The
biological
actions
complex
diverse,
including
promoting
progression,
awakening
dormant
cancer
cells,
resulting
in
immunosuppression
support
growth
metastasis.
Therefore,
NET‐associated
pathological
processes
provide
an
important
clue
for
both
diagnostic
imaging
alternative
therapies
many
kinds
cancers.
In
recent
years,
scientists’
efforts
have
focused
on
developing
novel
probes
visualize
therapeutic
strategies
degrading
or
inhibiting
its
block
their
pro‐tumoral
functions.
this
review,
development
evaluation
NETs‐targeted
intervention
progress
therapy
on.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(8)
Published: July 15, 2024
Neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NETs),
which
consist
of
chromatin
DNA
studded
with
granule
proteins,
are
released
by
neutrophils
in
response
to
both
infectious
and
sterile
inflammation.
Beyond
the
canonical
role
defense
against
pathogens,
extrusion
NETs
also
contributes
initiation,
metastasis,
therapeutic
malignant
diseases.
Recently,
have
been
implicated
development
responses
various
types
tumors.
Although
extensive
work
regarding
inflammation
tumors
has
reported,
a
comprehensive
summary
how
these
web-like
structures
initiate
propagate
tumor
progression
under
specific
microenvironment
is
lacking.
In
this
review,
we
demonstrate
initiators
related
signaling
pathways
that
trigger
formation
cancers.
Additionally,
review
will
outline
current
molecular
mechanisms
regulatory
networks
during
dormant
cancer
cells
awakening,
circulating
(CTCs)
extravasation,
metastatic
recurrence
cancer.
This
followed
perspective
on
potential
clinical
as
targets
treatment
local
disease,
including
improvement
efficacy
existing
therapies.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Abnormalities
in
ether
lipid
metabolism
as
well
the
formation
of
neutrophil
extracellular
traps
have
recently
been
recognized
detrimental
factors
affecting
tumorigenesis
and
progression.
However,
role
abnormal
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
evolution
has
not
reported.
Here
we
show
that
metabolism-related
gene
enoyl-CoA
δ-isomerase
2
(ECI2)
plays
a
tumor-suppressor
CRC
is
negatively
associated
with
poor
prognosis
patients.
We
mechanistically
demonstrate
ECI2
reduces
lipid-mediated
Interleukin
8
(IL-8)
expression
leading
to
decreased
recruitment
for
suppression.
In
particular,
inhibits
production
cells
by
inhibiting
peroxisomal
localization
alkylglycerone
phosphate
synthase
(AGPS),
rate-limiting
enzyme
synthesis.
These
findings
only
deepen
our
understanding
metabolic
reprogramming
interactions
progression
CRC,
but
also
provide
ideas
identifying
potential
diagnostic
markers
therapeutic
targets
CRC.
The
association
between
rewiring
tumour
microenvironment
shown
be
relevant
Here,
authors
ether-lipid
generation
Biomarker Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NETs)
are
intricate,
web-like
formations
composed
of
DNA,
histones,
and
antimicrobial
proteins,
released
by
neutrophils.
These
structures
participate
in
a
wide
array
physiological
pathological
activities,
including
immune
rheumatic
diseases
damage
to
target
organs.
Recently,
the
connection
between
NETs
cancer
has
garnered
significant
attention.
Within
tumor
microenvironment
metabolism,
exhibit
multifaceted
roles,
such
as
promoting
proliferation
migration
cells,
influencing
redox
balance,
triggering
angiogenesis,
driving
metabolic
reprogramming.
This
review
offers
comprehensive
analysis
link
emphasizing
areas
that
remain
underexplored.
include
interaction
with
mitochondria,
their
effect
on
states
within
tumors,
involvement
reprogramming,
contribution
angiogenesis
tumors.
Such
insights
lay
theoretical
foundation
for
deeper
understanding
role
development.
Moreover,
also
delves
into
potential
therapeutic
strategies
suggests
future
research
directions,
offering
new
perspectives
treatment
other
related
diseases.
Trends in cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. 655 - 667
Published: April 24, 2024
Neutrophils,
major
regulators
of
innate
immunity,
have
recently
emerged
as
key
components
the
tumor
microenvironment.
The
role
neutrophils
in
cancer
has
been
linked
to
their
ability
form
neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NETs),
structures
composed
decondensed
DNA
decorated
with
enzymes
that
are
released
into
space.
Here,
we
discuss
pivotal
roles
NETs
influencing
responses
anticancer
therapies
such
chemotherapy,
radiotherapy,
immunotherapy,
and
targeted
therapy.
Highlighting
recent
insights,
delve
dual
nature
context
treatments,
examining
potential
either
counteract
or
enhance
treatment
outcomes.
Strategic
targeting
may
be
a
promising
avenue
for
crafting
combination
resistance
treatments'
efficacy.
Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
134(5)
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Chemotherapy,
which
primarily
acts
on
cancer
cells,
can
influence
the
tumor
microenvironment
and
recruitment
behavior
of
stromal
cells.
In
this
issue
JCI,
Li
et
al.
explored
potent
anticancer
effect
combination
a
glutaminase
inhibitor
(CB-839)
5-FU
against
PIK3CA-mutant
colorectal
tumors.
This
chemotherapy
treatment
strongly
induced
neutrophils
that
formed
neutrophil
extracellular
traps
in
cancer,
actively
killed
cells
by
inducing
apoptosis.
study
substantially
advances
our
understanding
multifaceted
role
NETs
outcome
treatment.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NETs)
participate
in
both
host
defense
and
the
pathogenesis
of
various
diseases,
such
as
infections,
thrombosis,
tumors.
While
they
help
capture
eliminate
pathogens,
NETs'
excessive
or
dysregulated
formation
can
lead
to
tissue
damage
disease
progression.
Therapeutic
strategies
targeting
NET
modulation
have
shown
potential,
but
challenges
remain,
particularly
achieving
precise
drug
delivery
maintaining
stability.
Nanoparticle
(NP)-based
systems
offer
innovative
solutions
for
overcoming
limitations
conventional
therapies.
This
review
explores
biological
mechanisms
formation,
their
interactions
with
NPs,
therapeutic
applications
NP-based
modulating
NETs.
We
discuss
how
NPs
be
designed
either
promote
inhibit
provide
a
comprehensive
analysis
potential
treating
NET-related
diseases.
Additionally,
we
address
current
future
prospects
therapies
research,
aiming
bridge
gap
between
nanotechnology
development
novel
approaches.
Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. e010813 - e010813
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Background
Phagocytic
clearance
by
macrophages
represents
a
critical
immune
surveillance
mechanism
in
cancer
liver
metastasis.
Neutrophils,
the
most
abundant
cells
encountered
circulation,
play
key
roles
metastasis
through
neutrophil
extracellular
traps
(NETs).
Although
NETs
promote
macrophage
phagocytosis
during
infection,
whether
they
regulate
is
unknown.
The
present
study
aimed
to
explore
of
regulating
seeding
process
and
mechanisms
underlying
roles.
Methods
A
lipopolysaccharide-induced
NET
model
was
applied
role
on
colorectal
(CRC)
neutrophils
isolated
from
human
peripheral
blood
were
stimulated
with
PMA
release
NETs,
which
collected
added
cultures
different
CRC
cell
lines
for
vitro
studies.
Macrophage
assessed
flow
cytometry
vivo.
RNA-seq
microRNA
array
analyses
performed
identify
pathways
regulated
downstream
molecules.
phenotypes
evaluated
using
immunohistochemistry,
cytometry,
cytokine
chemokine
arrays.
Results
both
Neutrophil
elastase
(NE),
able
inactivate
canonical
signal
protease-activated
receptor
2
(PAR2),
downregulated
phagocytotic
checkpoint
CD24.
Notably,
PAR2
deficiency
imitated
effect
Mechanistic
studies
indicated
that
inhibiting
expression
upregulated
miR-34a
miR-146a
CD24
cells.
In
addition,
depletion
enhanced
recruitment
M1
polarization
upregulating
CSF-1
CXCL1.
correlation
NETs/NE
corroborated
specimens.
Furthermore,
blockade
combined
an
anti-EGFR
antibody
(cetuximab
(CTX))
synergistically
phagocytic
ability
suppressed
Conclusions
NET-derived
inactivated
signaling
promoted
downregulating
CD24,
functions
as
Thus,
inhibitors
CTX
may
serve
novel
therapeutic
strategy
against
advanced
CRC.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
ranks
among
the
most
prevalent
malignant
neoplasms
globally.
A
growing
body
of
evidence
underscores
pivotal
roles
genetic
alterations
and
dysregulated
epigenetic
modifications
in
pathogenesis
CRC.
In
recent
years,
reprogramming
tumor
cell
metabolism
has
been
increasingly
acknowledged
as
a
hallmark
cancer.
Substantial
suggests
crosstalk
between
metabolic
modifications,
highlighting
complex
interplay
genome
that
warrants
further
investigation.
Biomarkers
associated
with
characteristics
CRC
hold
significant
clinical
implications.
Nevertheless,
elucidating
genetic,
epigenetic,
landscapes
continues
to
pose
considerable
challenges.
Here,
we
attempt
summarize
key
genes
driving
onset
progression
related
regulators,
clarify
gene
expression
signaling
pathways
regulation,
explore
potential
events
reprogramming,
providing
comprehensive
mechanistic
explanation
for
Finally,
by
integrating
reliable
targets
from
genetics,
epigenetics,
processes
promise
translation
into
practice,
aim
offer
more
strategies
overcome
bottlenecks
treatment.