Correction: Deciphering tumor microenvironment: CXCL9 and SPP1 as crucial determinants of tumor-associated macrophage polarity and prognostic indicators

Correction: Mol Cancer 23, 13 (2024)

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12943-023-01931-7

Following the publication of the original article [1], the authors realized that they used incorrect word when describing Fig. 1 in its caption, as follows: “A low CXCL9:SPP1 ratio defining TAM polarity suggests a TME enriched with immune activation and anti-tumor factors, pointing towards a promising prognosis. “. To rectify this error, they have prepared the correct versions as follows: “A high CXCL9:SPP1 ratio defining TAM polarity suggests a TME enriched with immune activation and anti-tumor factors, pointing towards a promising prognosis.”. The incorrect and correct Fig. 1 caption are provided below.

Incorrect Fig. 1 caption:

CXCL9:SPP1 polarity as an indicator of TME immune activity and prognosis in cancer patients. The CXCL9:SPP1 polarity could serve as an indicator of immune activity within the TME and may hold significance for patient prognosis. A low CXCL9:SPP1 ratio defining TAM polarity suggests a TME enriched with immune activation and anti-tumor factors, pointing towards a promising prognosis. Conversely, a low CXCL9:SPP1 ratio characterizing TAM polarity indicates the prevalence of immunosuppressive and tumor-promoting factors within the TME, correlating with a poorer prognosis. CXCL9:SPP1, CXCL9 and SPP1; TAMs, tumor-associated macrophages; TME, tumor microenvironment.

Correct Fig. 1 caption:

CXCL9:SPP1 polarity as an indicator of TME immune activity and prognosis in cancer patients. The CXCL9:SPP1 polarity could serve as an indicator of immune activity within the TME and may hold significance for patient prognosis. A high CXCL9:SPP1 ratio defining TAM polarity suggests a TME enriched with immune activation and anti-tumor factors, pointing towards a promising prognosis. Conversely, a low CXCL9:SPP1 ratio characterizing TAM polarity indicates the prevalence of immunosuppressive and tumor-promoting factors within the TME, correlating with a poorer prognosis. CXCL9:SPP1, CXCL9 and SPP1; TAMs, tumor-associated macrophages; TME, tumor microenvironment.

1. Su X, Liang C, Chen R, et al. Deciphering tumor microenvironment: CXCL9 and SPP1 as crucial determinants of tumor-associated macrophage Polarity and prognostic indicators. Mol Cancer. 2024;23:13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12943-023-01931-7.

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   Xinming Su, Chenhao Liang, Ruixiu Chen & Shiwei Duan

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   Xinming Su, Chenhao Liang, Ruixiu Chen & Shiwei Duan

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Su, X., Liang, C., Chen, R. et al. Correction: Deciphering tumor microenvironment: CXCL9 and SPP1 as crucial determinants of tumor-associated macrophage polarity and prognostic indicators. Mol Cancer 24, 87 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12943-025-02301-1

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