Gene Expression Profiles Associated with Mφ Spatial Aggregation for HCC
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ABSTRACT: To validate that the aggregation pattern identifies a pro-tumoral Mφ subset in HCC, we have employed microarray expression profiling as a discovery platform to identify the molecular and functional implications of Mφ spatial distribution in HCC. Gene ontology (GO) and gene-set enrichment analyses (GSEA) revealed that tissues rich in aggregated Mφs significantly upregulated tissue remodeling pathways and “M2” Mφ-associated genes, while pro-inflammatory “M1” gene sets were more pronounced in HCCs with predominantly scattered Mφs. These results indicate that Mφ aggregation signifies a transition to a multifaceted, pro-tumoral phenotype, highlighting the intricate relationship between spatial distribution and function of Mφs in the tumor milieu.
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE276428 | GEO | 2024/09/08
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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