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ArticleAngiogenesis2021

A novel lymphatic pattern promotes metastasis of cervical cancer in a hypoxic tumour-associated macrophage-dependent manner.

Xiao-Jing Chen, Wen-Fei Wei, Zi-Ci Wang, Nisha Wang, Chu-Hong Guo, Chen-Fei Zhou, Luo-Jiao Liang, Sha Wu, Li Liang, Wei Wang

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Article in Angiogenesis, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 37 papers.

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37citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

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37 citing papers in PubMed, 62 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Xiao-Jing Chen *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 151 Yanjiang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China.
Wen-Fei Wei *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 151 Yanjiang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China.
Zi-Ci WangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 151 Yanjiang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China.
Nisha WangDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou Avenue North, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510515, People's Republic of China.
Chu-Hong GuoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 151 Yanjiang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China.
Chen-Fei ZhouDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 151 Yanjiang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China.
Luo-Jiao LiangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 151 Yanjiang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China.
Sha WuDepartment of Immunology/Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Proteomics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou Avenue North, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510515, People's Republic of China. shawu99@outlook.com.
Li LiangDepartment of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 Guangzhou Avenue North, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, 510515, People's Republic of China. redsnow007@hotmail.com.
Wei WangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, 151 Yanjiang Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, 510120, People's Republic of China. smugowwang@126.com.
Guangzhou Medical University · CNFirst Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University · CNSouthern Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lymphatic remodelling in the hypoxic tumour microenvironment (TME) is critically involved in the metastasis of cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC); however, its underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we uncovered a novel lymphatic pattern in the hypoxic TME, wherein lymphatic vessels (LVs) are encapsulated by tumour-associated macrophages (TAMs) to form an interconnected network. We describe these aggregates as LVEM (LVs encapsulated by TAMs) considering their advantageous metastatic capacity and active involvement in early lymph node metastasis (LNM). Mechanistic investigations revealed that interleukin-10 (IL-10) derived from hypoxic TAMs adjacent to LVs was a prerequisite for lymphangiogenesis and LVEM formation through its induction of Sp1 upregulation in lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs). Interestingly, Sp1

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LymphangiogenesisAdultAnimalsCell HypoxiaFemaleHumansLymphatic VesselsMiceNeoplasm MetastasisRAW 264.7 CellsTHP-1 CellsTumor-Associated MacrophagesUterine Cervical NeoplasmsHypoxiaLymphangiogenesisLymphatic vessels encapsulated by tumour-associated macrophages (LVEM)Lymph node metastasisTumour-associated macrophages

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