Discover Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Colorectal
cancer
is
one
of
the
most
common
cancers
around
world,
which
a
severe
threat
to
people's
health.
SMAD4
belongs
dwarfin/SMAD
family,
plays
crucial
role
in
TGF-β
and
BMP
signal
pathways.
As
molecular
characterization
colon
patients
following
mutations
remains
unclear,
we
integrated
multi-omics
data
mutant
reveal
profile
mutation.
A
missense
mutation
type
SMAD4.
Patients
with
had
worse
survival.
Tumor
tissues
from
carrying
showed
reduction
various
immune
cells,
such
as
CD4
+
memory
T
cells
B
cells.
Many
differential
genes
were
identified
compared
mutation-free
group
could
be
significantly
enriched
for
tumor-
immune-related
signaling
In
addition,
different
drug
sensitivities
than
non-mutant
group.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(5)
Published: May 10, 2024
Abstract
Single
cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq),
a
powerful
tool
for
studying
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
does
not
preserve/provide
spatial
information
on
tissue
morphology
and
cellular
interactions.
To
understand
crosstalk
between
diverse
components
in
proximity
TME,
we
performed
scRNA-seq
coupled
with
transcriptomic
(ST)
assay
to
profile
41,700
cells
from
three
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
tumor-normal-blood
pairs.
Standalone
analyses
revealed
eight
major
populations,
including
B
cells,
T
Monocytes,
NK
Epithelial
Fibroblasts,
Mast
Endothelial
cells.
After
identification
of
malignant
epithelial
observed
seven
subtypes
that
reflect
heterogeneous
status
tumor,
tumor_CAV1,
tumor_ATF3_JUN
|
FOS,
tumor_ZEB2,
tumor_VIM,
tumor_WSB1,
tumor_LXN,
tumor_PGM1.
By
transferring
annotations
obtained
by
ST
spots,
annotated
four
regions
cryosection
CRC
patients,
stroma,
immune
infiltration,
colon
epithelium
regions.
Furthermore,
intensive
intercellular
interactions
stroma
which
were
extremely
proximal
cryosection.
In
particular,
one
pair
ligands
receptors
(C5AR1
RPS19)
was
inferred
play
key
roles
For
region,
typical
feature
TMSB4X
-high
expression
identified,
could
be
potential
marker
CRC.
The
region
found
characterized
VIM
expression,
suggesting
it
fostered
stromal
niche
TME.
Collectively,
single
analysis
our
study
reveal
heterogeneity
molecular
provides
insights
into
mechanisms
underlying
progression
may
contribute
development
anticancer
therapies
targeting
non-tumor
components,
such
as
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
genes
identified
facilitate
new
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Nov. 30, 2024
In
the
realm
of
cancer
research,
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
plays
a
crucial
role
in
initiation
and
progression,
shaped
by
complex
interactions
between
cells
surrounding
non-cancerous
cells.
Cytokines,
as
essential
immunomodulatory
agents,
are
secreted
various
cellular
constituents
within
TME,
including
immune
cells,
cancer-associated
fibroblasts,
themselves.
These
cytokines
facilitate
intricate
communication
networks
that
significantly
influence
initiation,
metastasis,
suppression.
Pyroptosis
contributes
to
TME
remodeling
promoting
release
pro-inflammatory
sustaining
chronic
inflammation,
impacting
processes
such
escape
angiogenesis.
However,
challenges
remain
due
interplay
among
cytokines,
pyroptosis,
along
with
dual
effects
pyroptosis
on
progression
therapy-related
complications
like
cytokine
syndrome.
Unraveling
these
complexities
could
strategies
balance
inflammatory
responses
while
minimizing
tissue
damage
during
therapy.
This
review
delves
into
crosstalk
elucidating
their
contribution
metastasis.
By
synthesizing
emerging
therapeutic
targets
innovative
technologies
concerning
this
aims
provide
novel
insights
enhance
treatment
outcomes
for
patients.
Oncology Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
29(3)
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Molecular
changes
have
a
substantial
impact
on
the
onset
of
colorectal
cancer
(CRC).
Complexes
HOTAIR
and
miRNAs
disrupt
several
cellular
functions
during
carcinogenesis,
primarily
by
disrupting
carcinogenic
signaling
pathways.
In
present
study,
relationships
between
serum
levels
transforming
growth
factor-β1
(TGF-β1),
sirtuin-1
(SIRT1)
E-cadherin
those
HOX
transcript
antisense
intergenic
RNA
(HOTAIR)
microRNA-130a
(miR-130a)
in
individuals
with
CRC
were
analyzed,
including
their
correlations
diagnostic
potential.
Patients
colon
healthy
volunteers
enrolled
study.
Blood
samples
collected
from
70
patients
30
age-matched
control
reverse
transcription-quantitative
polymerase
chain
reaction
(RT-qPCR)
was
used
to
determine
miR-130a.
addition,
TGF-β1,
SIRT1
determined
utilizing
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assays.
found
significantly
higher
SIRT1,
miR-130a
than
participants.
high-grade
had
compared
low-grade
CRC.
A
significant
reduction
observed
participants
participants,
but
no
difference
detected
according
grade
Positive
miR-130a,
as
well
TGF-β1
SIRT1.
By
contrast,
negative
noted
HOTAIR,
Therefore,
it
may
be
concluded
that
miR-130a/HOTAIR
TGF-β1/SIRT1/E-cadherin
axes
serve
novel
biomarkers
for
early
diagnosis
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
Tumor
vaccines
have
become
crucial
in
cancer
immunotherapy,
but,
only
a
limited
number
of
phase
III
clinical
trials
demonstrated
efficacy.
The
crux
this
issue
is
the
inability
tumor
to
effectively
harmonize
microenvironment
with
its
intricate
interplay.
One
factor
that
can
hinder
effectiveness
natural
immunosuppressive
element
present
microenvironment.
This
lead
low
rates
T-cell
response
specific
antigens
and
development
acquired
resistance.
Conversely,
anticancer
alter
conflicting
manners,
inducing
both
immune
activation
immunological
evasion.
Hence,
comprehending
correlation
between
would
establish
foundation
for
forthcoming
treatment.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 339 - 339
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Background:
Tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs)
are
key
players
in
the
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
representing
most
abundant
immune
cells
within
it.
The
interplay
between
intestinal
microbiota,
macrophages,
and
significantly
impacts
progression
by
driving
macrophage
polarization.
Particularly,
polarization
into
pro-tumoral
M2-like
TAM
phenotype
promotes
extracellular
matrix
remodeling,
cell
proliferation,
metastasis,
suppression,
therapy
resistance.
Probiotic
metabolites
can
disrupt
this
crosstalk,
possibly
reverting
toward
a
pro-inflammatory
anti-tumoral
phenotype,
thus
potentially
benefiting
mucosa
opposing
CRC
progression.
Previously,
we
showed
that
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum
OC01
counter
interleukin
(IL)-6-induced
proliferation
migration.
Methods:
Here,
explore
how
probiotics
affect
secretome
influences
polarization,
which
then
malignancy.
Results:
conditioning
medium
(CM)
from
indeed
promoted
of
whereas
CM
pre-treated
with
L.
induced
characterized
NLRP3
inflammasome
activation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production,
decreased
expression
M2
markers
CD206
CD163.
Consistently,
growth
factor
(TGF)-β,
promoter
was
reduced
treated
OC01.
inhibited
Conclusions:
Overall,
our
study
highlights
potential
to
reprogram
metabolism
reshape
TME
shifting
TAMs
more
inflammatory
emphasizing
promise
advancing
novel
therapeutic
approaches
for
CRC.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 21, 2025
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
one
of
the
most
common
malignant
tumors
digestive
tract,
with
increasing
incidence
and
mortality
rates,
posing
a
significant
burden
on
human
health.
Its
progression
relies
various
mechanisms,
among
which
tumor
microenvironment
tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs)
have
garnered
attention.
Macrophage
infiltration
in
solid
associated
poor
prognosis
linked
to
chemotherapy
resistance
many
cancers.
These
biological
behaviors
depend
heterogeneity
macrophages.
Tumor-promoting
TAMs
comprise
subpopulations
characterized
by
distinct
markers
unique
transcriptional
profiles,
rendering
them
potential
targets
for
anticancer
therapies
through
either
depletion
or
reprogramming
from
pro-tumoral
an
anti-tumoral
state.
Single-cell
RNA
sequencing
technology
has
significantly
enhanced
our
research
resolution,
breaking
traditional
simplistic
definitions
macrophage
subtypes
deepening
understanding
diversity
within
TAMs.
However,
unified
elucidation
nomenclature
molecular
characteristics
this
remains
lacking.
In
review,
we
assess
application
conventional
polarization
colorectal
malignancies
explore
several
defined
single-cell
omics
perspective
recent
years,
categorizing
based
their
functions.