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ArticleJournal of translational medicine2025

Cell signaling communication within papillary craniopharyngioma revealed by an integrated analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing and bulk RNA sequencing.

Xiaoyue Zhu, Yanfei Jia, Zicheng Zhao, Xiaoyu Zhang, Yunlong Zhao, Songbai Gui, Xiu-An Yang

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Xiaoyue Zhu *Laboratory of Gene Engineering and Genomics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China.
Yanfei Jia *Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Zicheng ZhaoLaboratory of Gene Engineering and Genomics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China.
Xiaoyu ZhangLaboratory of Gene Engineering and Genomics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China.
Yunlong ZhaoLaboratory of Gene Engineering and Genomics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China.
Songbai GuiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. guisongbai@yeah.net.
Xiu-An YangLaboratory of Gene Engineering and Genomics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chengde Medical University, Chengde, 067000, China. yangxiuan07@mails.ucas.edu.cn.ORCID 0000-0002-3485-0172

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Initial Scientific Research Fund for High-Level Talents of Chengde Medical University 201901Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province No. H2020406049
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study aims to elucidate the primary signaling communication among papillary craniopharyngioma (PCP) tumor cells.

methodsFive samples of PCP were utilized for single-cell RNA sequencing. The most relevant ligand and receptor interactions among different cells were calculated using the CellChat package in R software. Bulk RNA sequencing of 11 tumor samples and five normal controls was used to investigate the pair interactions detected by single-cell RNA sequencing.

resultsFibroblasts were not found in ACP, whereas they were detected in PCP. InferCNV revealed high CNV scores for the clusters of epithelial cells and fibroblasts using immune cells as a reference. Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition, Interferon Gamma Response, p53 Pathway, and Estrogen Response Early are pathways commonly shared by fibroblasts and epithelial cells, ranking high in priority. The Wnt signaling pathway and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway play a crucial role in facilitating communication between epithelial cells and fibroblasts. Neutrophils were recognized as the main receivers of incoming signals, with ANXA1-FPR1 and MIF-(CD74 + CXCR2) being identified as the primary signals transmitted from fibroblasts to neutrophils.

conclusionThrough analyzing the communication of essential signaling pathways, ligands, and receptors among epithelial cells, fibroblasts, and neutrophils in PCP tumor tissues, we have identified certain molecules with promising prognostic and therapeutic potential.

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Cell CommunicationCraniopharyngiomaPituitary GlandPituitary NeoplasmsSignal TransductionAdultAgedEpithelial CellsEpithelial-Mesenchymal TransitionFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeutrophilsSequence Analysis, RNACommunicationFibroblastsPapillary craniopharyngiomaSingle-cell RNA sequencing

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PMID39871369
PMCPMC11773883

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