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ReviewCell communication and signaling : CCS2026

CCL20-CCR6 axis in autoimmune disease and cancer progression: clinical and therapeutic implications.

Guanhua Yu, An Zhang, Yixiao Liu, Tao Fan, Xinghao Wen, Chunxiang Li, Zheng Jiang

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Review in Cell communication and signaling : CCS, 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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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Guanhua Yu *Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, National Cancer Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
An Zhang *Department of Colorectal Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, National Cancer Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Yixiao Liu *Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Tao Fan *Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Xinghao WenDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, National Cancer Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Chunxiang LiDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Zheng JiangDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, National Cancer Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China. jiangzheng@cicams.ac.cn.

Funding

the Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases-National Science and Technology Major Project 2024ZD0520303
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

C-C motif chemokine ligand 20 (CCL20) is widely expressed in various human tissues and immune cells, playing a critical role in immune cell migration and inflammation. As the sole ligand of CCL20, C-C motif chemokine receptor 6 (CCR6) is a G protein-coupled receptor mainly expressed in immune cells and mediates chemotactic function of CCL20. The CCL20-CCR6 axis actively participates in immune homeostasis and activation. Dysregulation of CCL20-CCR6 axis is regarded as an imperative part of the pathogenic mechanism of autoimmune diseases and cancers, and a multitude of therapeutic strategies have been developed to target CCL20-CCR6 axis. In this review, we comprehensively summarized researches of CCL20-CCR6 axis and introduced the biology and functions of CCL20-CCR6 under normal conditions. We further discussed the pivotal pathogenic roles of CCL20-CCR6 axis in progression of autoimmune diseases as well as cancers from multiple directions. The article also explored recent advancements in the field of CCL20-CCR6 axis inhibition in autoimmune diseases and cancers, shedding light on its potential as a promising therapeutic target. A systematic understanding of CCL20-CCR6 axis in progression of autoimmune diseases and cancers is crucial for realizing the full potential of CCL20-CCR6 axis-based interventions, heralding the promise of improved outcomes for patients.

Indexed as

Autoimmune DiseasesChemokine CCL20Disease ProgressionNeoplasmsReceptors, CCR6AnimalsHumansSignal TransductionCCR6 protein, humanChemokine CCL20Receptors, CCR6Autoimmune diseaseCancerCCL20CCR6ChemokineTargeted therapy

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PMID42316210
PMCPMC13523247

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