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ArticleUnited European gastroenterology journal2025

Immune profiling of premalignant lesions in patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.

Zhongyue Liu, Boda Wu, Xiaoliu Shi, Junfeng Zhou, Hui Huang, Zhihong Li, Mei Yang

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Zhongyue LiuHunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Boda WuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Xiaoliu ShiDepartment of Medical Genetics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Junfeng ZhouEndoscopic Medical Center, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Hui HuangDepartment of Medical Genetics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Zhihong LiHunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
Mei YangHunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.ORCID 0000-0001-9574-2282

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82172500Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province 2021JJ30971
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPeutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS), is a rare autosomal dominant hereditary disease characterized by an elevated risk of various cancers. Serine/Threonine Kinase 11 (STK11) gene is a major tumor suppressor crucial for immune evasion with and beyond tumorigenic cells. It has garnered increasing attention in the realm of oncology treatment, particularly in the context of immunotherapy development.

objectiveThis study aimed to assess the suitability of polyps obtained from individuals with PJS, resulting from germline STK11 deficiency, for immunotherapy. Additionally, we seek to identify potential shared mechanisms related to immune evasion between PJS polyps and cancers. To achieve this, we examined PJS polyps alongside familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and sporadic polyps.

methodsPolyps were compared among themselves and with either the paracancerous tissues or colon cancers. Pathological and gene expression profiling approaches were employed to characterize infiltrating immune cells and assess the expression of immune checkpoint genes.

resultsOur findings revealed that PJS polyps exhibited a closer resemblance to cancer tissues than other polyps in terms of their immune microenvironment. Notably, PJS polyps displayed heightened expression of the immune checkpoint gene CD80 and an accumulation of myeloid cells, particularly myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs).

conclusionThe findings suggest an immunobiological foundation for the increased cancer susceptibility in PJS patients, paving the way for potential immune therapy applications in this population. Furthermore, utilizing PJS as a model may facilitate the exploration of immune evasion mechanisms, benefiting both PJS and cancer patients.

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Colonic NeoplasmsColonic PolypsPeutz-Jeghers SyndromePrecancerous ConditionsAdenomatous Polyposis ColiAdultAMP-Activated Protein Kinase KinasesFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGerm-Line MutationHumansImmunotherapyMaleMiddle AgedProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesTumor MicroenvironmentAMP-Activated Protein Kinase KinasesProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesSTK11 protein, humanCD80colorectal cancerCRCgeneticimmunogenicityMDSCPJSpolyposispremalignant lesionSTK11

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