Deleting MyD88 signaling in myeloid cells promotes development of adenocarcinomas of the colon
Intestinal myeloid cells are not only essential for keeping local homeostasis, but also play an important role in regulating the occurrence of colitis and colitis-associated cancer (CAC). In these diseases, the manner in which the myeloid cells work and which molecular pathways influence them are still not fully understood. In our study, we discovered that MyD88 signaling in colonic myeloid cells participates in the development of CAC. Myeloid MyD88-deficient mice showed greater susceptibility to azoxymethane (AOM)/dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced CAC, as evidenced by the increase in the number and sizes of tumors.
Source: Cancer Letters - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Junhua Song, Zhengtao Chen, Tingting Geng, Meixiang Wang, Shuying Yi, Kai Liu, Wei Zhou, Jiming Gao, Wengang Song, Hua Tang Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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