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ArticleNature communications2026

Arid3b suppresses CD8 + T cell infiltration and function in microsatellite-stable colorectal cancer via Runx3.

Shuo Wang, Sen Hou, Ce Luo, Haorui Zhang, Yiteng Jin, Rui Zhang, Yanping Zhao, Xiaoyu Xiong, Rui Guo, Chao Wang and 6 more

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Article in Nature communications, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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16 authors.

Shuo Wang *Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
Sen Hou *Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
Ce Luo *Center for Quantitative Biology, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8024-6753
Haorui ZhangPeking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Yiteng JinCenter for Quantitative Biology, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6538-897X
Rui ZhangPeking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Yanping ZhaoTsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Xiaoyu XiongPeking-Tsinghua Center for Life Sciences, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Rui GuoCenter for Quantitative Biology, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China.
Chao WangDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
Yudi BaoDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
Liang WenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seventh Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
Deng PanTsinghua-Peking Center for Life Sciences, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6475-0463
Yingjiang YeDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China. yeyingjiang@pkuph.edu.cn.
Zexian ZengCenter for Quantitative Biology, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China. zexianzeng@pku.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3905-3244
Zhidong GaoDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China. gaozhidong@pkuph.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8415-7587

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 32470664National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 92374116National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 92478117National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) T2321001Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality (Beijing Natural Science Foundation) L248043
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Microsatellite-stable/proficient mismatch repair (MSS/pMMR) colorectal cancer (CRC) is characterized by a cold tumor microenvironment, with limited CD8⁺ T cell infiltration and poor responsiveness to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Here, using an in vivo CRISPR/Cas9 screen in a CMT93 cell-derived murine tumor model, we identify Arid3b as a key negative regulator of CD8⁺ T cell infiltration and antitumor activity. Genetic ablation of Arid3b in CD8⁺ T cells significantly enhances their intratumoral accumulation and promotes robust tumor control. Mechanistically, Arid3b deficiency upregulates Runx3, driving a tissue-resident memory-like phenotype and effector function. Notably, the benefits conferred by Arid3b deficiency are abrogated upon Runx3 deletion, indicating a RUNX3-dependent mechanism. Together, targeting ARID3B could offer a promising strategy to reshape the tumor microenvironment and sensitize MSS CRC to immunotherapy.

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CD8-Positive T-LymphocytesColorectal NeoplasmsCore Binding Factor Alpha 3 SubunitDNA-Binding ProteinsTranscription FactorsAnimalsCell Line, TumorCRISPR-Cas SystemsHumansLymphocytes, Tumor-InfiltratingMiceMicrosatellite RepeatsTumor MicroenvironmentCore Binding Factor Alpha 3 SubunitDNA-Binding ProteinsRunx3 protein, humanRunx3 protein, mouseTranscription Factors

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PMCPMC13376159

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