Single cell analysis unveils the commonality and heterogeneity between nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal carcinoma
This study was to investigate the distinctive tumor microenvironments of NPC and OPC. Analyzing single-cell data from 10 cases of each subtype, we reveal significant differences in cellular composition, with NPC microenvironment dominated by T/NK and B cells, and OPC characterized by prevalent epithelial cells and fibroblasts. Dynamic transitions of CD8 T cells are observed in both tumor types, involving shifts from naivety to cytotoxicity, proliferation, and eventual exhaustion/exhausted states. Additionally, Tregs exhibit heightened proliferative abilities in later developmental stages, concomitant with exhaustion. These highly proliferative T cells and Tregs manifest elevated glycolysis and lactate metabolism activities. Furthermore, we explore intercellular communication between glycolytic malignant epithelial cells and these proliferative T cells. These findings offer comprehensive insights into the heterogeneity of tumor microenvironments and provide a solid foundation for future therapeutic strategies and targeted interventions.PMID:38382442 | DOI:10.1016/j.neo.2024.100980
Source: Neoplasia - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Liping Wang Shuang Li Xinran Li Guangzheng Zhuo Qian Zhang Guohong Liu Yunbao Pan Source Type: research
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