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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2025

CAF derived IL-33 mediated EMT to promote the metastasis of LSCC cells.

Liyun Yang, Jieyu Zhou, Shiyan Chen, Yanmei Wang, Shuixian Huang

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Liyun Yang *Department of Otolaryngology, Shanghai Pudong New Area Gongli Hospital, Shanghai, 200135, China. andyyangliyun@163.com.
Jieyu Zhou *Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Shiyan Chen *Department of Otolaryngology, Qingdao Central Hospital' University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Qingdao Central Hospital), Qingdao, 266000, China.
Yanmei WangDepartment of Otolaryngology, Shanghai Pudong New Area Gongli Hospital, Shanghai, 200135, China.
Shuixian HuangDepartment of Otolaryngology, Shanghai Pudong New Area Gongli Hospital, Shanghai, 200135, China.

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Abstract

backgroundThe metastasis of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is not only caused by the tumor itself but is also closely related to cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs). The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) serves as a key event during its metastasis. However, the specific mechanisms underlying LSCC metastasis remain uncertain.

methodsA wound healing assay was utilized to evaluate the migratory capacity of LSCC cells (TU686 and TU212 cells). Immunofluorescence staining and Western blot analysis were conducted to demonstrate the expression levels of associated proteins. Migration and invasion assays were employed to assess the migration and invasion abilities of LSCC cells in vitro. A nude mouse metastasis model was used to detect LSCC metastasis in vivo.

resultsOur results revealed that interleukin-33 (IL-33) enhanced the migratory, invasive, and EMT capabilities of LSCC cells. In the co-culture model of LSCC cells and CAFs, silencing the expression of IL-33 inhibited the migratory, invasive, and metastasis potential of LSCC cells both in vitro and in vivo.

conclusionIL-33 derived from CAFs mediates EMT to promote the metastasis of LSCC cells. The findings of our study not only provide a new mechanism for the activation of CAFs and the metastasis of LSCC but also offer theoretical significance and application value for more effective prevention and treatment strategies in clinical practice.

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Cancer-Associated FibroblastsCarcinoma, Squamous CellEpithelial-Mesenchymal TransitionInterleukin-33Laryngeal NeoplasmsAnimalsCell Line, TumorCell MovementHumansMiceMice, NudeNeoplasm MetastasisIL33 protein, humanInterleukin-33CAFEMTIL-33LSCCMetastasis

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PMCPMC12636156

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