Pan-cancer analysis reveals tumor-associated macrophage communication in the tumor microenvironment
Background Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) are abundant in the tumor microenvironment (TME). However, their contribution to the immunosuppressive status of the TME remains unclear. Methods We integrated single-cell sequencing and transcriptome data from different tumor types to uncover the molec...
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| Vydané v: | Experimental hematology & oncology Ročník 10; číslo 1; s. 31 - 19 |
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| Hlavní autori: | , , , , , , |
| Médium: | Journal Article |
| Jazyk: | English |
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London
BioMed Central
10.05.2021
BioMed Central Ltd Springer Nature B.V BMC |
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| ISSN: | 2162-3619, 2162-3619 |
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| Shrnutí: | Background
Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) are abundant in the tumor microenvironment (TME). However, their contribution to the immunosuppressive status of the TME remains unclear.
Methods
We integrated single-cell sequencing and transcriptome data from different tumor types to uncover the molecular features of TAMs. In vitro experiments and prospective clinical tests confirmed the results of these analysis.
Results
We first detected intra- and inter-tumoral heterogeneities between TAM subpopulations and their functions, with CD86
+
TAMs playing a crucial role in tumor progression. Next, we focused on the ligand-receptor interactions between TAMs and tumor cells in different TME phenotypes and discovered that aberrant expressions of six hub genes, including
FLI1
, are involved in this process. A TAM-tumor cell co-culture experiment proved that
FLI1
was involved in tumor cell invasion, and
FLI1
also showed a unique pattern in patients. Finally, TAMs were discovered to communicate with immune and stromal cells.
Conclusion
We determined the role of TAMs in the TME by focusing on their communication pattern with other TME components. Additionally, the screening of hub genes revealed potential therapeutic targets. |
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| ISSN: | 2162-3619 2162-3619 |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s40164-021-00226-1 |