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Abstract
Macrophages possess intrinsic tumoricidal activity, yet tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) rapidly adopt an alternative phenotype within the tumor microenvironment that is marked by tumor-promoting immunosuppressive and trophic functions. The mechanisms that promote such TAM polarization remain poorly understood, but once identified, they may represent important therapeutic targets to block the tumor-promoting functions of TAMs and restore their anti-tumor potential. Here, we have characterized TAMs in a mouse model of metastatic ovarian cancer. We show that ovarian cancer cells promote membrane-cholesterol efflux and depletion of lipid rafts from macrophages. Increased cholesterol efflux promoted IL-4-mediated reprogramming, including inhibition of IFNγ-induced gene expression. Genetic deletion of ABC transporters, which mediate cholesterol efflux, reverts the tumor-promoting functions of TAMs and reduces tumor progression. These studies reveal an unexpected role for membrane-cholesterol efflux in driving TAM-mediated tumor progression while pointing to a potentially novel anti-tumor therapeutic strategy.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Cell Metabolism |
Vol/bind | 29 |
Nummer | 6 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1376-1389.e4 |
Antal sider | 18 |
ISSN | 1550-4131 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 4 jun. 2019 |
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Role of macrophages in tumor development
Etzerodt, A. (PI)
01/09/2014 → …
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