Arthritis Research & Therapy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
27(1)
Опубликована: Март 10, 2025
Takayasu
arteritis
(TAK)
is
an
inflammatory
vasculitis
that
affects
the
aorta
and
its
primary
branches.
The
pathogenesis
of
TAK
remains
elusive,
yet
identifying
key
cell
types
in
patients
crucial
for
uncovering
cellular
heterogeneity
discovering
potential
therapeutic
targets.
This
study
utilized
single-cell
transcriptome
analysis
on
aortic
specimens
from
three
patients,
with
control
data
sourced
a
publicly
available
database
(GSE155468).
Additionally,
bulk
RNA
sequencing
was
performed
peripheral
CD4
+
CD8
T
cells
eight
matched
healthy
volunteers.
All
participants
were
recruited
at
Anzhen
Hospital,
Capital
Medical
University,
China,
between
January
2020
December
2023.
Single-cell
identified
11
predominant
tissues,
notable
differences
proportions
controls.
cells,
B
macrophages,
smooth
muscle
(SMCs),
fibroblasts
exhibited
subtype-specific
gene
expression
signatures,
changes
interactions
monocyte-macrophages,
highlighting
their
active
involvement
TAK.
Bulk
RNA-Seq
blood
showed
upregulation
complement
system
genes,
underscoring
significance
signaling
pathway
TAK's
immunopathogenesis.
findings
underscore
various
immune
structural
tissues
reveal
presence
cells.
These
insights
are
instrumental
novel
targets
developing
robust
disease
monitoring
methods
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2023
Normothermic
machine
perfusion
(NMP)
has
emerged
as
an
innovative
organ
preservation
technique.
Developing
understanding
for
the
donor
immune
cell
composition
and
its
dynamic
changes
during
NMP
is
essential.
We
aimed
a
comprehensive
characterization
of
(sub)populations,
trafficking
cytokine
release
liver
NMP.
Single-cell
transcriptome
profiling
human
livers
prior
to,
after
transplantation
shows
abundance
CXC
chemokine
receptor
1+/2+
(CXCR1+/CXCR2+)
neutrophils,
which
significantly
decreased
This
paralleled
by
large
efflux
passenger
leukocytes
with
neutrophil
predominance
in
perfusate.
During
NMP,
neutrophils
shift
from
pro-inflammatory
state
towards
aged/chronically
activated/exhausted
phenotype,
while
anti-inflammatory/tolerogenic
monocytes/macrophages
are
increased.
herein
describe
dynamics
repertoire,
phenotypic
shifts
dominance
potentially
contribute
to
inflammatory
response.
Our
findings
may
serve
resource
initiate
future
immune-interventional
studies.
Cancer Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
114(6), С. 2306 - 2317
Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2023
Tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs)
are
one
of
the
most
abundant
immunosuppressive
cells
in
tumor
microenvironment
and
possess
crucial
functions
facilitating
progression.
Emerging
evidence
indicates
that
altered
metabolic
properties
cancer
support
tumorigenic
TAMs.
However,
mechanisms
mediators
underly
cross-talk
between
TAMs
remain
largely
unknown.
In
present
study,
we
revealed
high
solute
carrier
family
3
member
2
(SLC3A2)
expression
lung
patients
was
associated
with
poor
prognosis.
Knockdown
SLC3A2
adenocarcinoma
impaired
M2
polarization
a
coculture
system.
Using
metabolome
analysis,
identified
knockdown
metabolism
changed
multiple
metabolites,
including
arachidonic
acid,
microenvironment.
More
importantly,
showed
acid
responsible
for
SLC3A2-mediated
macrophage
to
differentiate
into
type
both
vitro
vivo.
Our
data
illustrate
previously
undescribed
TAM
suggest
acts
as
switch
on
induce
phenotypic
reprogramming
through
acid.
Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11(8), С. e007441 - e007441
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2023
Although
immune
checkpoint
blockade
(ICB)
therapy
has
shown
remarkable
benefits
in
cancers,
a
subset
of
patients
with
cancer
exhibits
unresponsiveness
or
develop
acquired
resistance
due
to
the
existence
abundant
immunosuppressive
cells.
Tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs),
as
dominant
population,
impede
antitumor
response;
however,
underlying
mechanisms
have
not
been
fully
elucidated
yet.Single-cell
RNA
sequencing
analysis
was
performed
portray
macrophage
landscape
and
revealed
mechanism
component
1q
(C1q)+
TAMs.
Malignant
pleural
effusion
(MPE)
human
mouse
used
explore
phenotypes
functions
C1q+
TAMs.C1q+
TAMs
highly
expressed
multiple
inhibitory
molecules
their
high
infiltration
significantly
correlated
poor
prognosis.
promote
MPE
immunosuppression
through
impairing
effects
CD8+
T
Mechanistically,
enhance
fatty
acid
binding
protein
5
(FABP5)-mediated
metabolism,
which
activate
transcription
factor
peroxisome
proliferator-activated
receptor-gamma,
increasing
gene
expression
molecules.
A
high-fat
diet
increases
microenvironment,
whereas
low-fat
ameliorates
these
effects.
Moreover,
FABP5
inhibition
represses
tumor
progression,
while
enhancing
efficacy
ICB
lung
cancer.C1q+
cells
promoting
immunosuppression.
Targeting
effectively
alleviates
enhances
therapy.
great
potential
be
therapeutic
target
for
immunotherapy.
The Journal of Immunology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
210(2), С. 119 - 125
Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2023
Abstract
The
complement
field
has
recently
experienced
a
strong
resurgence
of
interest
because
the
unexpected
discovery
new
functions
extending
complement’s
role
beyond
immunity
and
pathogen
clearance,
growing
list
diseases
in
which
plays
role,
proliferation
therapeutics.
Importantly,
although
majority
components
circulation
are
generated
by
liver
activated
extracellularly,
activation
unexpectedly
also
occurs
intracellularly
across
broad
range
cells.
Such
cell-autonomous
can
engage
intracellular
receptors,
then
drive
noncanonical
cell-specific
effector
functions.
Thus,
much
remains
to
be
discovered
about
biology.
In
this
brief
review,
we
focus
on
novel
activities
its
“classic
areas
operation”
(kidney
brain
biology,
infection,
autoimmunity),
with
an
outlook
next
generation
complement-targeted
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Март 8, 2024
Abstract
Macrophages
are
abundant
immune
cells
in
the
microenvironment
of
diffuse
large
B-cell
lymphoma
(DLBCL).
Macrophage
estimation
by
immunohistochemistry
shows
varying
prognostic
significance
across
studies
DLBCL,
and
does
not
provide
a
comprehensive
analysis
macrophage
subtypes.
Here,
using
digital
spatial
profiling
with
whole
transcriptome
CD68+
cells,
we
characterize
macrophages
distinct
niches
reactive
lymphoid
tissues
(RLTs)
DLBCL.
We
reveal
transcriptomic
differences
between
within
RLTs
(light
zone
/dark
zone,
germinal
center/
interfollicular),
disease
states
(RLTs/
DLBCL),
which
then
use
to
generate
six
spatially-derived
signatures
(MacroSigs).
proceed
interrogate
these
MacroSigs
DLBCL
single-cell
RNA-sequencing
datasets,
gene-expression
data
from
multiple
cohorts.
show
that
specific
associated
cell-of-origin
subtypes
overall
survival
This
study
provides
spatially-resolved
whole-transcriptome
atlas
malignant
tissues,
showing
biological
clinical
significance.
Abstract
Background
Glioma
is
a
highly
heterogeneous
brain
tumor
categorized
into
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
grades
1–4
based
on
its
malignancy.
The
suppressive
immune
microenvironment
of
glioma
contributes
significantly
to
unfavourable
patient
outcomes.
However,
the
cellular
composition
and
their
complex
interplays
within
environment
remain
poorly
understood,
reliable
prognostic
markers
elusive.
Therefore,
in-depth
exploration
(TME)
identification
predictive
are
crucial
for
improving
clinical
management
patients.
Results
Our
analysis
single-cell
RNA-sequencing
data
from
samples
unveiled
immunosuppressive
role
tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs),
mediated
through
intricate
interactions
with
cells
lymphocytes.
We
also
discovered
heterogeneity
TAMs,
among
which
group
TAMs
named
TAM-SPP1
demonstrated
significant
association
Epidermal
Growth
Factor
Receptor
(
EGFR
)
amplification,
impaired
T
cell
response
survival
Furthermore,
by
leveraging
genomic
transcriptomic
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA)
dataset,
two
distinct
molecular
subtypes
different
constitution
status
outcomes
were
identified.
Exploiting
differences
between
these
subtypes,
we
developed
four-gene-based
model.
This
model
displayed
strong
associations
an
elevated
level
could
be
used
predict
anti-tumor
prognosis
in
Conclusion
findings
illuminated
mechanisms
that
shape
gliomas,
providing
novel
insights
potential
therapeutic
targets.
holds
promise
predicting
immunotherapy
assisting
more
precise
risk
stratification
Graphical
abstract
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2022
The
role
of
complement
in
cancer
has
received
increasing
attention
over
the
last
decade.
Recent
studies
provide
compelling
evidence
that
accelerates
progression.
Despite
pivotal
fighting
microbes,
seems
to
suppress
antitumor
immunity
via
regulation
host
cell
tumor
microenvironment.
Although
most
link
activation
extracellular
space,
discovery
intracellular
complement,
raises
question:
what
is
relevance
this
process
for
malignancy?
Intracellular
survival
immune
cells.
Therefore,
can
be
important
and
growth
regardless
immunosuppression.
On
other
hand,
because
(the
complosome)
indispensable
T
cells,
these
functions
will
essential
priming
responses.
Here,
we
review
with
consideration
extra
pathways
spatial
distribution
proteins
tumors
periphery
our
take
on
potential
significance
as
biomarker
target
therapy.
Science Immunology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
8(89)
Опубликована: Ноя. 17, 2023
Myeloid
cells
facilitate
T
cell
immune
evasion
in
cancer
yet
are
pliable
and
have
antitumor
potential.
Here,
by
cotargeting
myeloid
activation
molecules,
we
leveraged
the
compartment
as
a
therapeutic
vulnerability
mouse
models
of
pancreatic
cancer.
solid
tumors
expressed
receptors
including
pattern
recognition
receptor
Dectin-1
TNF
superfamily
member
CD40.
In
checkpoint
inhibitor-resistant
cancer,
coactivation
Dectin-1,
via
systemic
β-glucan
therapy,
CD40,
with
agonist
antibody
treatment,
eradicated
established
induced
immunological
memory.
Antitumor
activity
was
dependent
on
cDC1s
but
did
not
require
classical
cell-mediated
cytotoxicity
or
blockade
molecules.
Rather,
targeting
CD40
drove
IFN-γ
signaling,
which
converged
to
program
distinct
macrophage
subsets
tumor
responses.
Thus,
productive
surveillance
resistant
inhibition
can
be
invoked
complementary
signaling
pathways.