Key Genetic Determinants Driving Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Initiation and Immune Evasion [scRNAseq]
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ABSTRACT: Accumulated genetic mutations or copy number alterations are frequently observed in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients. However, it is still elusive which gene is the driver to initiate ESCC. We identified key genetic determinants for ESCC development using CRISPR/Cas9-based multiple genes KO mouse esophageal organoid model. Trp53, Cdkn2a, and Notch1 triple KO (PCN) organoid showed the phenotypes of ESCC. These triple genes KO served for cell proliferation through building multiple root cell clusters and remodeling the immune landscape beneficial for tumorigenesis by Ccl2-Ccr2 mediated intercellular interactions. Ccl2-releasing PCN tumors were surrounded by exhausted T cells and M2 macrophages leading to immune evasion. The PCN-type tumor was observed in more than 30% of ESCC patients who express high levels of B2M, CCL2, and NF-kB. Our study unveiled genetic determinants for ESCC development crucial for cell-autonomous growth as well as non-cell autonomous interactions with immune cells.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE213927 | GEO | 2023/06/07
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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