ArticleCell communication and signaling : CCS2025
Aurantio-obtusin modulates Wilms Tumour 1 within the breast tumour microenvironment reducing immunosuppression and tumour growth.
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introductionCancer associated fibroblasts (CAFs) contribute to tumourigenesis and immune tolerance within the tumour microenvironment (TME). Therefore, inhibiting the pro-tumourigenic function of CAFs can be a viable therapeutic approach. However, targeting CAFs is challenging due to the lack of specific markers. The objective of this study is to identify CAF specific therapeutic targets that have the potential to enhance tumour immunity and reduce tumour growth.
methodsRNA sequencing was performed on CAFs and normal fibroblasts (NFs) from the same breast cancer patient. Wilms tumour-1 (WT1) was identified as a gene upregulated in CAFs. WT1 levels in CAFs were manipulated using plasmid overexpression of-or siRNA downregulation of WT1. Co-culture assays were performed to evaluate the role of CAF-derived WT1 in T cell proliferation and differentiation using flow cytometry. Western blot and ELISA were performed to interrogate the mechanism of action of WT1 within CAFs. Three-dimensional patient-derived organoids (PDOs) that encompassed the tumour immune-microenvironment were established to determine the therapeutic potential of targeting CAF-derived WT1.
resultsWT1, a transcription factor, regulates signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) 1/3 levels, promotes programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression and indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) expression in CAFs. CAF-derived WT1 reduces the proliferation of CD4
conclusionsTherapeutic targeting of the WT1/STAT1/3/PD-L1/IDO axis in CAFs with AO has the potential to enhance T cell activity and reduce Treg percentage within the TME, thereby enhancing tumour immunity and reducing tumourigenesis.
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