Molecular Cancer Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(2), P. 223 - 234
Published: Oct. 23, 2023
Osteosarcoma
is
an
aggressive
bone
malignancy
with
a
poor
prognosis.
One
putative
proto-oncogene
in
osteosarcoma
SKP2,
encoding
substrate
recognition
factor
of
the
SCF
E3
ubiquitin
ligase.
We
previously
demonstrated
that
Skp2
knockout
murine
improved
survival
and
delayed
tumorigenesis.
Here,
we
performed
RNA
sequencing
(RNA-seq)
on
tumors
from
transgenic
mouse
model
conditional
Trp53
Rb1
knockouts
osteoblast
lineage
("DKO":
Osx1-Cre;Rb1lox/lox;p53lox/lox)
triple-knockout
additional
germline
("TKO":
Osx1-Cre;Rb1lox/lox;p53lox/lox;Skp2-/-),
followed
by
qPCR
immunohistochemistry
validation.
To
investigate
clinical
implications
our
results,
analyzed
human
patient
cohort
("NCI-TARGET
OS")
RNA-seq
data.
found
large
differences
gene
expression
after
SKP2
knockout.
Surprisingly,
observed
increased
genes
related
to
immune
microenvironment
infiltration
TKO
tumors,
especially
signature
for
macrophages
lesser
extent,
T
cells,
B
vascular
cells.
also
uncovered
set
relevant
transcription
factors
may
mediate
these
changes.
In
cohorts,
high
upregulated
was
correlated
favorable
overall
survival,
which
largely
explained
macrophage
signatures.
This
relationship
further
supported
finding
negatively
NCI-TARGET
TCGA
Sarcoma
cohorts.
Overall,
findings
indicate
exclusion
tumor
microenvironment,
suggesting
modulation
induce
antitumor
activation.
Cancer Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
41(4), P. 711 - 725.e6
Published: March 9, 2023
Bispecific
T
cell
engagers
(TCEs)
have
shown
promise
in
the
treatment
of
various
cancers,
but
immunological
mechanism
and
molecular
determinants
primary
acquired
resistance
to
TCEs
remain
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
identify
conserved
behaviors
bone
marrow-residing
cells
multiple
myeloma
patients
undergoing
BCMAxCD3
TCE
therapy.
We
show
that
immune
repertoire
reacts
therapy
with
state-dependent
clonal
expansion
find
evidence
supporting
coupling
tumor
recognition
via
major
histocompatibility
complex
class
I
(MHC
I),
exhaustion,
clinical
response.
abundance
exhausted-like
CD8+
clones
be
associated
response
failure,
describe
loss
target
epitope
MHC
as
tumor-intrinsic
adaptations
TCEs.
These
findings
advance
our
understanding
vivo
humans
provide
rationale
for
predictive
immune-monitoring
conditioning
guide
future
immunotherapy
hematological
malignancies.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
187(12), P. 3120 - 3140.e29
Published: May 6, 2024
Non-hematopoietic
cells
are
essential
contributors
to
hematopoiesis.
However,
heterogeneity
and
spatial
organization
of
these
in
human
bone
marrow
remain
largely
uncharacterized.
We
used
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
profile
29,325
non-hematopoietic
discovered
nine
transcriptionally
distinct
subtypes.
simultaneously
profiled
53,417
hematopoietic
predicted
their
interactions
with
subsets.
employed
co-detection
by
indexing
(CODEX)
spatially
over
1.2
million
cells.
integrated
scRNA-seq
CODEX
data
link
cellular
signaling
proximity.
Our
analysis
revealed
a
hyperoxygenated
arterio-endosteal
neighborhood
for
early
myelopoiesis,
an
adipocytic
localization
stem
progenitor
(HSPCs).
our
atlas
annotate
new
images
uncovered
mesenchymal
stromal
cell
(MSC)
expansion
neighborhoods
co-enriched
leukemic
blasts
MSCs
acute
myeloid
leukemia
(AML)
patient
samples.
This
resolved,
multiomic
provides
reference
investigation
that
drive
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: July 22, 2021
The
bone
marrow
(BM)
microenvironment,
also
called
the
BM
niche,
is
essential
for
maintenance
of
fully
functional
blood
cell
formation
(hematopoiesis)
throughout
life.
Under
physiologic
conditions
niche
protects
hematopoietic
stem
cells
(HSCs)
from
sustained
or
overstimulation.
Acute
chronic
stress
deregulates
hematopoiesis
and
some
these
alterations
occur
indirectly
via
niche.
Effects
on
include
skewing
its
cellular
composition,
specific
localization
molecular
signals
that
differentially
regulate
function
HSCs
their
progeny.
Importantly,
while
acute
insults
display
only
transient
effects,
repeated
lead
to
resulting
in
HSC
deregulation.
We
here
describe
how
changes
composition
(ecosystem)
structure
(remodeling)
modulate
activation
situ.
Current
knowledge
has
revealed
upon
stimulation,
remodeling
more
extensive
otherwise
quiescent
may
be
lost
due
diminished
processes,
such
as
autophagy,
ER
response,
DNA
repair.
Features
aging
ecology
consequence
intermittent
responses,
ultimately
degeneration
supportive
microenvironment.
Both
impair
functionality
increase
overall
susceptibility
development
diseases,
including
malignant
transformation.
To
understand
degeneration,
an
important
prerequisite
define
distinguishing
features
unperturbed
homeostasis
different
settings.
A
unique
setting
this
respect
xenotransplantation,
which
human
depend
factors
produced
by
other
species,
we
will
review.
These
insights
should
help
assess
deviations
steady
state
actively
protect
improve
recovery
ecosystem
situ
optimally
sustain
healthy
experimental
clinical
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(8), P. 4462 - 4462
Published: April 18, 2022
The
mammalian
hematopoietic
system
is
remarkably
efficient
in
meeting
an
organism's
vital
needs,
yet
highly
sensitive
and
exquisitely
regulated.
Much
of
the
organismal
control
over
hematopoiesis
comes
from
regulation
stem
cells
(HSCs)
by
specific
microenvironments
called
niches
bone
marrow
(BM),
where
HSCs
reside.
experimental
studies
last
two
decades
using
most
sophisticated
advanced
techniques
have
provided
important
data
on
identity
niche
controlling
functions
some
mechanisms
underlying
niche-HSC
interactions.
In
this
review
we
discuss
various
aspects
organization
functioning
HSC
cell
marrow.
particular,
anatomy
BM
niches,
types
composing
niche,
for
more
differentiated
cells,
metabolism
relation
to
aging,
leukemic
transformation
current
state
modeling
vitro.
M-CSF
is
a
critical
growth
factor
for
myeloid
lineage
cells,
including
monocytes,
macrophages,
and
osteoclasts.
Tissue-resident
macrophages
in
most
organs
rely
on
local
M-CSF.
However,
it
unclear
what
specific
cells
the
bone
marrow
produce
to
maintain
homeostasis.
Here,
we
found
that
Adipoq-lineage
progenitors
but
not
mature
adipocytes
or
peripheral
adipose
tissue,
are
major
cellular
source
of
M-CSF,
with
these
producing
at
levels
much
higher
than
those
produced
by
osteoblast
cells.
The
high
CSF1
expression
also
exist
human
marrow.
Deficiency
drastically
reduces
generation
osteoclasts,
leading
severe
osteopetrosis
mice.
Furthermore,
osteoporosis
ovariectomized
mice
can
be
significantly
alleviated
absence
progenitors.
Our
findings
identify
as
reveal
their
crucial
contribution
macrophage
development,
osteoclastogenesis,
homeostasis,
pathological
loss.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Jan. 29, 2022
Abstract
As
the
importance
of
cell
heterogeneity
has
begun
to
be
emphasized,
single-cell
sequencing
approaches
are
rapidly
adopted
study
and
cellular
evolutionary
relationships
various
cells,
including
stem
populations.
The
hematopoietic
progenitor
(HSPC)
compartment
contains
HSC
cells
(HSCs)
distinct
with
different
abilities
self-renew.
These
perform
their
own
functions
maintain
lineages.
Undeniably,
approaches,
RNA
(scRNA-seq)
technologies,
empower
more
opportunities
normal
pathological
HSCs.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
how
these
scRNA-seq
technologies
contribute
tracing
origin
lineage
commitment
HSCs,
profiling
bone
marrow
microenvironment
providing
high-resolution
dissection
malignant
hematopoiesis,
leading
exciting
new
findings
in
biology.
In
mammals,
interactions
between
the
bone
marrow
(BM)
stroma
and
hematopoietic
progenitors
contribute
to
bone-BM
homeostasis.
Perinatal
growth
ossification
provide
a
microenvironment
for
transition
definitive
hematopoiesis;
however,
mechanisms
orchestrating
development
of
skeletal
systems
remain
largely
unknown.
Here,
we
establish
intracellular
O-linked
β-N-acetylglucosamine
(O-GlcNAc)
modification
as
posttranslational
switch
that
dictates
differentiation
fate
niche
function
early
BM
stromal
cells
(BMSCs).
By
modifying
activating
RUNX2,
O-GlcNAcylation
promotes
osteogenic
BMSCs
IL-7
expression
support
lymphopoiesis.
contrast,
C/EBPβ-dependent
adipogenesis
myelopoietic
stem
cell
factor
(SCF)
is
inhibited
by
O-GlcNAcylation.
Ablating
O-GlcNAc
transferase
(OGT)
in
leads
impaired
formation,
increased
adiposity,
well
defective
B-cell
lymphopoiesis
myeloid
overproduction
mice.
Thus,
balance
adipogenic
determined
reciprocal
regulation
transcription
factors,
which
simultaneously
shapes
niche.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 16, 2024
Abstract
The
bone
marrow
is
the
organ
responsible
for
blood
production.
Diverse
non-hematopoietic
cells
contribute
essentially
to
hematopoiesis.
However,
these
and
their
spatial
organization
remain
largely
uncharacterized
as
they
have
been
technically
challenging
study
in
humans.
Here,
we
used
fresh
femoral
head
samples
performed
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-Seq)
profile
29,325
enriched
discover
nine
transcriptionally
distinct
subtypes.
We
next
employed
CO-detection
by
inDEXing
(CODEX)
multiplexed
imaging
of
18
individuals,
including
both
healthy
acute
myeloid
leukemia
(AML)
samples,
spatially
over
one
million
single
with
a
novel
53-antibody
panel.
discovered
relatively
hyperoxygenated
arterio-endosteal
niche
early
myelopoiesis,
an
adipocytic,
but
not
endosteal
or
perivascular,
hematopoietic
stem
progenitor
cells.
our
atlas
predict
cell
type
labels
new
images
predictions
uncover
mesenchymal
stromal
(MSC)
expansion
leukemic
blast/MSC-enriched
neighborhoods
AML
patient
samples.
Our
work
represents
first
comprehensive,
spatially-resolved
multiomic
human
will
serve
reference
future
investigation
cellular
interactions
that
drive