Graphical summary of SMLR1 in colorectal cancer liver metastasis. Primary colon tumor cells metastasize to the liver, where SMLR1 expression increases. SMLR1 interacts with macrophage receptors MRC1 (CD206) and SIGLEC1 (CD169), promoting macrophage polarization toward an immunosuppressive, pro-tumoral phenotype. The diagram highlights immune suppression and enhanced tumor growth within the liver-specific metastatic niche.
📖 Commentary Spotlight
In the inaugural issue, Liu discusses how SMLR1 reshapes the liver metastatic niche through macrophage polarization, highlighting its role in cancer plasticity and immune modulation.
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