ReviewJournal of translational medicine2024
Tumor-associated macrophages in colorectal cancer metastasis: molecular insights and translational perspectives.
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53 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The Hidden Link Between Intestinal Helminthiasis, Gut Microbiome Alterations, and Colorectal Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Pooled it
- Colonic neoplasia and celiac disease: A systematic review.World journal of gastroenterology · 2025Pooled it
- Research hotspots and frontiers in the tumor microenvironment of colorectal cancer: a bibliometric study from 2014 to 2024.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Pooled it
- Nanoparticle delivery of Chinese medicine monomers for remodeling the colorectal cancer immune microenvironment.Discover nano · 2026Review
- Colitis-Associated Colorectal Cancer-STAT3 Inhibition as a Preventive Strategy.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- The effect and mechanism of TIPE in promoting M2 polarization through DcR3 in the microenvironment of colorectal cancer.Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII · 2026Article
- SMAD7-Associated Glycolytic Regulation Promotes Lactate-Dependent Macrophage Phenotype Modulation in Colorectal Cancer.Cancers · 2026Article
- The M1/M2 Test System for Determining Macrophage Phenotypes.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Beyond a Metabolite: Lactylation as a Pivotal Regulator of Colorectal Cancer Pathogenesis and Treatment Resistance.Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology · 2026Review
- LysoPS-GPR34 axis enhances tumor-associated macrophages efferocytosis to promote immune escape in gastric cancer peritoneal metastasis.Journal for immunotherapy of cancer · 2026Article
- APOC1⁺IFI30⁺ TAMs orchestrate colorectal cancer liver metastasis by coupling cholesterol biosynthesis with secretion of immunosuppressive factors.Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS · 2026Article
- Transcriptomic and single-cell analyses reveal the prognostic value of ETV4 and its role in shaping the immune landscape of colorectal cancer.Translational oncology · 2026Article
- Tumor-Associated Macrophage-Derived CXCL1 Promotes Endometrial Cancer Progression Through the CXCR2/NF-κB Pathway.Cancer science · 2026Article
- Novel a new prognostic model of thyroid carcinoma based on macrophage and cuproptosis-related lncRNA.Cancer cell international · 2026Article
- Deciphering Stiffness-Driven Changes in Colorectal Cancer by Proteomics.Molecular & cellular proteomics : MCP · 2026Article
- The role of tumor-associated macrophages in cancer development and their significance as prognostic markers.Clinical and experimental medicine · 2026Review
- Targeted immunotherapies and nanomedicines for ovarian cancer: the way forward.NPJ precision oncology · 2026Review
- Metabolic symbiosis and competition: the dual nature of TAM-tumor cell cross-talk in tumor progression.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Review
- STAT6 inhibition of M2 macrophages suppresses tumor growth by modulating the tumor microenvironment in colon cancer model.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
- Senescence-circadian interplay stratifies patient prognosis and reveals immune remodeling heterogeneity in colorectal cancer.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Metastasis is the leading cause of high mortality in colorectal cancer (CRC), which is not only driven by changes occurring within the tumor cells, but is also influenced by the dynamic interaction between cancer cells and components in the tumor microenvironment (TME). Currently, the exploration of TME remodeling and its impact on CRC metastasis has attracted increasing attention owing to its potential to uncover novel therapeutic avenues. Noteworthy, emerging studies suggested that tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) within the TME played important roles in CRC metastasis by secreting a variety of cytokines, chemokines, growth factors and proteases. Moreover, TAMs are often associated with poor prognosis and drug resistance, making them promising targets for CRC therapy. Given the prognostic and clinical value of TAMs, this review provides an updated overview on the origin, polarization and function of TAMs, and discusses the mechanisms by which TAMs promote the metastatic cascade of CRC. Potential TAM-targeting techniques for personalized theranostics of metastatic CRC are emphasized. Finally, future perspectives and challenges for translational applications of TAMs in CRC development and metastasis are proposed to help develop novel TAM-based strategies for CRC precision medicine and holistic healthcare.
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