Hepato-entrained B220+CD11c+NK1.1+ cells regulate pre-metastatic niche formation in the lung
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ABSTRACT: Primary tumours establish metastases by interfering with distinct organs. In pre-metastatic organs, a tumour-friendly microenvironment supports metastatic cells, and is prepared by many factors including tissue resident cells, bone marrow-derived cells and abundant fibrinogen depositions. However, other components are unclear. Here we show that a third organ, originally regarded as a bystander, plays an important role in metastasis by directly affecting the pre-metastatic soil. In our model system, the liver participated in lung metastasis as a leukocyte supplier. These liver-derived leukocytes displayed liver-like characteristics and, thus, were designated hepato-entrained leukocytes (HepELs). HepELs had high expression levels of coagulation factor X (FX) and vitronectin (Vtn), and relocated to fibrinogen-rich hyperpermeable regions in pre-metastatic lungs; the cells then switched their expression from Vtn to thrombospondin, both of which were fibrinogen-binding proteins. Cell surface marker analysis revealed that HepELs contained B220+CD11c+NK1.1+ cells. In addition, an injection of B220+CD11c+NK1.1+ cells successfully eliminated fibrinogen depositions in pre-metastatic lungs via FX. Moreover, B220+CD11c+NK1.1+ cells demonstrated anti-metastatic tumour ability with IFNγ induction. These findings indicate that liver-primed B220+CD11c+NK1.1+ cells suppress lung metastasis.
SUBMITTER: Dr. Sachie Hiratsuka
PROVIDER: S-SCDT-EMM-2017-08643 | biostudies-other |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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