{"title":"Large-Scale Production of Expandable Hepatoblast Organoids and Polarised Hepatocyte Organoids From hESCs Under 3D Static and Dynamic Suspension Conditions.","authors":"Haibin Wu, Jue Wang, Shoupei Liu, Yiyu Wang, Xianglian Tang, Jinghe Xie, Ning Wang, Huanhuan Shan, Sen Chen, Xueyan Zhang, Weiping Zeng, Chuxin Chen, Yinjie Fu, Liangxue Lai, Yuyou Duan","doi":"10.1111/cpr.70001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cpr.70001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To date, generating viable and functional hepatocytes in large scale remains challenge. By employing 3D suspension condition with the support of low concentration Matrigel, a novel culture system was developed to generate expandable hepatoblast organoids (HB-orgs) and mature polarised hepatocyte organoids (P-hep-orgs) from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) in both dishes and bioreactors. scRNA-seq and functional assays were used to characterise HB-orgs and P-hep-orgs. hESC-derived HB-orgs could proliferate at least for 15 passages, leading to 10<sup>12</sup> in total cells in 4 weeks. P-hep-orgs differentiated from HB-orgs displayed characteristics of mature hepatocytes with polarisation. Moreover, single-cell RNA sequencing exhibited that over 40% of cells in P-hep-orgs were highly fidelity with human primary hepatocytes. Eventually, large-scale production of P-hep-orgs could be generated from massively expanded HB-orgs within 1 week with similar number in bioreactors, which were achieved by the enhancements in energy metabolism contribute to the expansion of HB-orgs and maturation of P-hep-orgs in bioreactors. By providing a cost-efficient and robust platform, our study represents a significant step toward manufacturing large-scale functioning hESC-derived hepatocytes for cell-based therapeutics, disease modelling, pharmacology and toxicology studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":9760,"journal":{"name":"Cell Proliferation","volume":" ","pages":"e70001"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143373890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haoxuan Yang, Jing Zhang, Fei Yan, Yihong Chen, Yang Wu, Jiaxin Luo, Lian Duan, Juan Zou, Juncen Guo, Jiyun Pang, Andras Dinnyes, Jiuzhi Zeng, Weixin Liu, Chi Chiu Wang, Yi Lin, Xue Xiao, Xiaomiao Zhao, Wenming Xu
{"title":"Ciliary IFT-B Transportation Plays an Important Role in Human Endometrial Receptivity Establishment and is Disrupted in Recurrent Implantation Failure Patients.","authors":"Haoxuan Yang, Jing Zhang, Fei Yan, Yihong Chen, Yang Wu, Jiaxin Luo, Lian Duan, Juan Zou, Juncen Guo, Jiyun Pang, Andras Dinnyes, Jiuzhi Zeng, Weixin Liu, Chi Chiu Wang, Yi Lin, Xue Xiao, Xiaomiao Zhao, Wenming Xu","doi":"10.1111/cpr.13819","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cpr.13819","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The lack of accurate understanding of cellular physiology and pathophysiology during the WOI constitutes the major obstacle to correct diagnosis and treatment for patients with recurrent implantation failure (RIF). The role of cilia as one of the key organelles in endometrial epithelium has been poorly understood during embryo implantation. In this study, the morphological and molecular changes of endometrial cilia regulated by hormones were demonstrated in endometrial epithelial organoid models. Multi-omics studies revealed highly relevant cilia-related activities like cilia movement during endometrial receptivity establishment. Interestingly, both in vitro model and in vivo patient data have shown that the apical part of cilium formed a cilia-derived spherical structure after hormone stimulation. We also found intraflagellar transport (IFT) train multi-subunit complex B (IFT-B) was aggregated in the sphere during the implantation window. Meanwhile mitochondria localization signal increased at the cilia basement. Proteomics and the functional assay showed the deficiency of energy metabolism in RIF patients and cilia formation abnormalities. The abnormal energy supply resulted in the failure of vesicle transport by deficiency of IFT-B location, ultimately leading to the failure of receptivity establishment. Our study revealed the essential role of endometrial cilia in embryo implantation and indicated that mitochondrial metabolism was crucial for normal ciliogenesis and embryo implantation.</p>","PeriodicalId":9760,"journal":{"name":"Cell Proliferation","volume":" ","pages":"e13819"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143363975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Super-Enhancer Target Gene CBP/p300-Interacting Transactivator With Glu/Asp-Rich C-Terminal Domain, 2 Cooperates With Transcription Factor Forkhead Box J3 to Inhibit Pulmonary Vascular Remodeling.","authors":"Songyue Li, Jingya Zhang, Xu Wang, Xinru Wang, Yuyu Song, Xinyue Song, Xiuli Wang, Weiwei Cao, Chong Zhao, Jing Qi, Xiaodong Zheng, Yan Xing","doi":"10.1111/cpr.13817","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cpr.13817","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The function of super-enhancers (SEs) in pulmonary hypertension (PH), especially in the proliferation of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells (PASMCs), is currently unknown. We identified SEs-targeted genes in PASMCs with chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP)-sequence by H3K27ac antibody and proved that CBP/p300-interacting transactivator with Glu/Asp-rich C-terminal domain, 2 (CITED2) is an SEs-targeted gene through bioinformatics prediction, ChIP-PCR, dual-luciferase reporter gene assays and other experimental methods. We also found that the expression of CITED2 and the transcription factor Forkhead Box J3 (FOXJ3) was reduced in hypoxic mouse PASMCs. In addition, the expression of CITED2 and FOXJ3 also decreased in both the patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (iPAH) and the human PASMCs exposed to hypoxia. The decreased expression of CITED2 was reversed by co-transfection of FOXJ3 and SEs plasmids. Overexpressing of CITED2 attenuated the PASMCs proliferation induced by hypoxia. Lentiviral overexpression of CITED2 also reversed hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension mice model. Mechanically, the expression of CITED2 by affecting by FOXJ3, which binding with three SEs located in the about 2000 bp of TSS. In conclusion, we first identified that CITED2 is a kind of SEs-targeted gene, modulated by FOXJ3. The FOXJ3/SEs/CITED2 axis may become a new therapeutic target of PH.</p>","PeriodicalId":9760,"journal":{"name":"Cell Proliferation","volume":" ","pages":"e13817"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143187686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yingnan Lei, Mai Chi Duong, Nuša Krivec, Charlotte Janssens, Marius Regin, Anfien Huyghebaert, Edouard Couvreu de Deckersberg, Karen Sermon, Diana Al Delbany, Claudia Spits
{"title":"Loss of 18q Alters TGFβ Signalling Affecting Anteroposterior Neuroectodermal Fate in Human Embryonic Stem Cells.","authors":"Yingnan Lei, Mai Chi Duong, Nuša Krivec, Charlotte Janssens, Marius Regin, Anfien Huyghebaert, Edouard Couvreu de Deckersberg, Karen Sermon, Diana Al Delbany, Claudia Spits","doi":"10.1111/cpr.13813","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cpr.13813","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chromosomal abnormalities acquired during cell culture can compromise the differentiation potential of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs). In this work, we identified a diminished differentiation capacity to retinal progenitor cells in human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) with complex karyotypes that had in common the loss of part of chromosome 18q. Time-course gene-expression analysis during spontaneous differentiation and single-cell RNA sequencing found that these variant cell lines poorly specified into anterior neuroectoderm, and, when progressing through differentiation, they yielded poorly pigmented cells, with proliferating and pluripotent cell populations. The variant cell lines showed dysregulation of TGFβ signalling during differentiation, and chemical modulation of the TGFβ pathways showed that the basis of the improper specification was due to imbalances in the anteroposterior neuroectodermal fate commitment.</p>","PeriodicalId":9760,"journal":{"name":"Cell Proliferation","volume":" ","pages":"e13813"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143254709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New Anti-Fibrotic Strategies for Keloids: Insights From Single-Cell Multi-Omics.","authors":"Songyun Zhao, Jiaheng Xie, Qian Zhang, Tianyi Ni, Jinde Lin, Weicheng Gao, Liping Zhao, Min Yi, Liying Tu, Pengpeng Zhang, Dan Wu, Qikai Tang, Chenfeng Ma, Yucang He, Liqun Li, Guoping Wu, Wei Yan","doi":"10.1111/cpr.13818","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cpr.13818","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Keloids are complex pathological skin scars characterised by excessive growth of fibrous tissue and abnormal accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM). Despite various treatment options available, the treatment of keloids remains a major clinical challenge due to high recurrence rates and inconsistent therapeutic outcomes. By collecting three keloid tissues and three normal skin samples and utilising single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), we delved into the cellular heterogeneity and molecular mechanisms of keloids. Our study identified multiple fibroblast subpopulations within keloid tissue. Enrichment and cell-cell communication analyses revealed that POSTN-positive mesenchymal fibroblasts (POSTN+ mesenchymal fibs) are more prevalent in keloids and exhibit higher transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) signalling activity, potentially playing a central role in excessive fibrosis. In contrast, IGFBP2-positive fibroblasts (IGFBP2+ fibs) are more abundant in normal skin, insensitive to TGF-β and Periostin signalling, and possess anti-fibrotic potential, possibly related to limited tissue repair and regenerative capacity. Trajectory analysis inferred the differentiation states and patterns of different fibroblast subpopulations. Additionally, we explored the heterogeneity of endothelial cells, finding an endothelial cell subpopulation (EC10) exhibiting mesenchymal activation characteristics, which may work with specific fibroblasts to promote abnormal angiogenesis and endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition processes. Spatial transcriptomics analysis has shown that the proportion of IGFBP2+ fibroblasts relatively increases in acne keloidalis after hormonal treatment, further demonstrating their value as potential therapeutic targets. Ultimately, we separated these two subpopulations using flow cytometry, highlighting their opposing roles in the secretion of the ECM. These findings provide new insights into the pathogenesis of keloids and lay the theoretical foundation for the development of innovative anti-fibrotic treatment strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":9760,"journal":{"name":"Cell Proliferation","volume":" ","pages":"e13818"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143122333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Regenerating Locus Coeruleus-Norepinephrine (LC-NE) Function: A Novel Approach for Neurodegenerative Diseases.","authors":"Yana Yang, Yunlong Tao","doi":"10.1111/cpr.13807","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cpr.13807","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pathological changes in the locus coeruleus-norepinephrine (LC-NE) neurons, the major source of norepinephrine (NE, also known as noradrenaline) in the brain, are evident during the early stages of neurodegenerative diseases (ND). Research on both human and animal models have highlighted the therapeutic potential of targeting the LC-NE system to mitigate the progression of ND and alleviate associated psychiatric symptoms. However, the early and widespread degeneration of the LC-NE system presents a significant challenge for direct intervention in ND. Recent advances in regenerative cell therapy offer promising new strategies for ND treatment. The regeneration of LC-NE from pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) could significantly broaden the scope of LC-NE-based therapies for ND. In this review, we delve into the fundamental background and physiological functions of LC-NE. Additionally, we systematically examine the evidence and role of the LC-NE system in the neuropathology of ND and psychiatric diseases over recent years. Notably, we focus on the significance of PSCs-derived LC-NE and its potential impact on ND therapy. A deeper understanding and further investigation into the regeneration of LC-NE function could pave the way for practical and effective treatments for ND.</p>","PeriodicalId":9760,"journal":{"name":"Cell Proliferation","volume":" ","pages":"e13807"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143058132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ludovica Gaiaschi, Claudio Casali, Andrea Stabile, Sharon D'Amico, Mauro Ravera, Elisabetta Gabano, Andrea Galluzzo, Cristina Favaron, Federica Gola, Fabrizio De Luca, Serena Pellegatta, Maria Grazia Bottone
{"title":"DNA Damage Repair in Glioblastoma: A Novel Approach to Combat Drug Resistance.","authors":"Ludovica Gaiaschi, Claudio Casali, Andrea Stabile, Sharon D'Amico, Mauro Ravera, Elisabetta Gabano, Andrea Galluzzo, Cristina Favaron, Federica Gola, Fabrizio De Luca, Serena Pellegatta, Maria Grazia Bottone","doi":"10.1111/cpr.13815","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cpr.13815","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Due to the lack of effective therapeutic approach, glioblastoma (GBM) remains one of the most malignant brain tumour. By in vitro investigations on primary GBM stem cells, we highlighted one of the underlying mechanisms of drug resistance to alkylating agents, the DNA damage responses. Here, flow cytometric analysis and viability and repopulation assays were used to assess the long-term cytotoxic effect induced by the administration of a fourth-generation platinum prodrug, the (OC-6-44)-acetatodiamminedichlorido(2-(2-propynyl)octanoato) platinum(IV) named Pt(IV)Ac-POA, in comparison to the most widely used Cisplatin. The immunofluorescence studies revealed changing pathways involved in the DNA damage response mechanisms in response to the two chemotherapies, suggesting in particular the role of Poly (ADP-Ribose) polymerases in the onset of resistance to Cisplatin-induced cytotoxicity. Thus, this research provides a proof of concept for how the use of a prodrug which allows the co-administration of Cisplatin and an Histone DeACetylase inhibitors, could suppress DNA repair mechanisms, suggesting a novel effective approach in GBM treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":9760,"journal":{"name":"Cell Proliferation","volume":" ","pages":"e13815"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143045597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The S-Phase Arrest of Host Cells Caused by an Alpha-Herpesvirus Genome Replication Facilitates Viral Recruitment of RNA Polymerase II to Transcribe Viral Genes.","authors":"Qiqi Yang, Ying Wu, Mingshu Wang, Shun Chen, Renyong Jia, Qiao Yang, Dekang Zhu, Mafeng Liu, Xinxin Zhao, Shaqiu Zhang, Juan Huang, Xumin Ou, Di Sun, Bin Tian, Yu He, Zhen Wu, Anchun Cheng","doi":"10.1111/cpr.13811","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cpr.13811","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Herpesviruses rely on host RNA polymerae II (RNA Pol II) for their mRNA transcription, yet the mechanisms of which has been poorly defined, while certain herpesviruses can enhance viral gene transcription by altering the RNA Pol II location, modulating its phosphorylation, or directly interacting with RNA Pol II. However, the influence of herpesviruses on RNA Pol II transcription extends beyond these direct effects. Here, we present a novel mechanism by which the host cell cycle regulates viral gene transcription via RNA Pol II during infection by Anatid Herpesvirus 1 (AnHV-1), an avian alpha-herpesvirus. The results demonstrated that the formation of viral replication compartments (vRCs) and the subsequent recruitment of RNA pol II are positively correlated with AnHV-1 DNA synthesis. As viral DNA replication progresses, host cells are arrested in the S phase, which not only halts host gene transcription but also facilitates viral transcription. This cell cycle arrest in the S phase promotes viral DNA (vDNA) synthesis and vRC formation, which further enhances the preferential recruitment of RNA Pol II to viral promoters, enabling efficient viral gene transcription. We propose that this S phase arrest and the hijacking of RNA Pol II represent a novel mechanism by which AnHV-1 enhances viral transcription, offering a unique survival strategy compared to the known strategy in herpesviruses. These findings expand our understanding of herpesvirus-host interactions and highlight potential targets for antiviral strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":9760,"journal":{"name":"Cell Proliferation","volume":" ","pages":"e13811"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143051754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sheng Du, Jing Jin, Chunli Tang, Zhuquan Su, Lulin Wang, Xinyuan Chen, Mengni Zhang, Yiping Zhu, Jiaojiao Wang, Chunrong Ju, Xinyu Song, Shiyue Li
{"title":"Airway Basal Stem Cells Inflammatory Alterations in COVID-19 and Mitigation by Mesenchymal Stem Cells.","authors":"Sheng Du, Jing Jin, Chunli Tang, Zhuquan Su, Lulin Wang, Xinyuan Chen, Mengni Zhang, Yiping Zhu, Jiaojiao Wang, Chunrong Ju, Xinyu Song, Shiyue Li","doi":"10.1111/cpr.13812","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cpr.13812","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>SARS-CoV-2 infection and the resultant COVID-19 pneumonia cause significant damage to the airway and lung epithelium. This damage manifests as mucus hypersecretion, pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis, which often lead to long-term complications collectively referred to as long COVID or post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). The airway epithelium, as the first line of defence against respiratory pathogens, depends on airway basal stem cells (BSCs) for regeneration. Alterations in BSCs are associated with impaired epithelial repair and may contribute to the respiratory complications observed in PASC. Given the critical role of BSCs in maintaining epithelial integrity, understanding their alterations in COVID-19 is essential for developing effective therapeutic strategies. This study investigates the intrinsic properties of BSCs derived from COVID-19 patients and evaluates the modulatory effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Through a combination of functional assessments and transcriptomic profiling, we identified key phenotypic and molecular deviations in COVID-19 patient-derived BSCs, including goblet cell hyperplasia, inflammation and fibrosis, which may underlie their contribution to PASC. Notably, MSC co-culture significantly mitigated these adverse effects, potentially through modulation of the interferon signalling pathway. This is the first study to isolate BSCs from COVID-19 patients in the Chinese population and establish a COVID-19 BSC-based xenograft model. Our findings reveal critical insights into the role of BSCs in epithelial repair and their inflammatory alterations in COVID-19 pathology, with potential relevance to PASC and virus-induced respiratory sequelae. Additionally, our study highlights MSC-based therapies as a promising strategy to address respiratory sequelae and persistent symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":9760,"journal":{"name":"Cell Proliferation","volume":" ","pages":"e13812"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143045594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shutong Liu, Mei Kang, Yuqing Ren, Yuyuan Zhang, Yuhao Ba, Jinhai Deng, Peng Luo, Quan Cheng, Hui Xu, Siyuan Weng, Anning Zuo, Xinwei Han, Zaoqu Liu, Teng Pan, Li Gao
{"title":"The Interaction Between Vasculogenic Mimicry and the Immune System: Mechanistic Insights and Dual Exploration in Cancer Therapy.","authors":"Shutong Liu, Mei Kang, Yuqing Ren, Yuyuan Zhang, Yuhao Ba, Jinhai Deng, Peng Luo, Quan Cheng, Hui Xu, Siyuan Weng, Anning Zuo, Xinwei Han, Zaoqu Liu, Teng Pan, Li Gao","doi":"10.1111/cpr.13814","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/cpr.13814","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vasculogenic mimicry (VM) represents a novel form of angiogenesis discovered in numerous malignant tumours in recent years. Unlike traditional angiogenesis, VM facilitates tumour blood supply independently of endothelial cells by enabling tumour cells to form functional vascular networks. This phenomenon, where tumour cells replace endothelial cells to form tubular structures, plays a pivotal role in tumour growth and metastasis. Tumour progression is influenced by a variety of factors, including immune components. The immune system serves as a critical defence mechanism by identifying and eliminating abnormal entities, such as tumour cells. This inevitably reminds us of the intricate connection between the immune system and VM. Indeed, in recent years, some studies have shown that immune responses and related immune cells play different regulatory roles in the formation of VM. Therefore, this review provides a comprehensive discussion on the mechanisms underlying VM formation, its interplay with the immune system, and the potential of leveraging immunotherapy to target VM.</p>","PeriodicalId":9760,"journal":{"name":"Cell Proliferation","volume":" ","pages":"e13814"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143045614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}