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Tumors exploit CXCR4^hiCD62L^lo aged neutrophils to facilitate metastatic spread.

ABSTRACT: Granulocytes are key players in cancer metastasis. While tumor-induced de novo expansion of immunosuppressive myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) is well-described, the fate and contribution of terminally differentiated mature neutrophils to the metastatic process remain poorly understood. Here, we show that in experimental metastatic cancer models, CXCR4^hiCD62L^lo aged neutrophils accumulate via disruption of neutrophil circadian homeostasis and direct stimulation of neutrophil aging mediated by angiotensin II. Compared to CXCR4^loCD62L^hi naive neutrophils, aged neutrophils more robustly promote tumor migration and support metastasis through the increased release of several metastasis-promoting factors, including neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), reactive oxygen species, vascular endothelial growth factors, and metalloproteinases (MMP-9). Adoptive transfer of aged neutrophils significantly enhanced metastasis of breast (4T1) and melanoma (B16LS9) cancer cells to the liver, and these effects were predominantly mediated by NETs. Our results highlight that in addition to modulating MDSC production, targeting aged neutrophil clearance and homeostasis may be effective in reducing cancer metastasis.

SUBMITTER: Peng Z

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7833766 | biostudies-literature |

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