Tumour evolution and microenvironment interactions in 2D and 3D space
Tumour evolution and microenvironment interactions in 2D and 3D space
To study the spatial interactions among cancer and non-cancer cells1, we here examined a cohort of 131 tumour sections from 78 cases across 6 cancer types by Visium spatial transcriptomics (ST). This was combined with 48 matched single-nucleus RNA sequencing samples and 22 matched co-detection by indexing (CODEX) samples. To describe tumour structures and habitats, we defined 'tumour microregions' as spatially distinct cancer cell clusters separated by stromal components. They varied in size and density among cancer types, with the largest microregions observed in metastatic samples. We further grouped microregions with shared genetic alterations into 'spatial subclones'. Thirty five tumour sections exhibited subclonal structures. Spatial subclones with distinct copy number variations and mutations displayed differential oncogenic activities. We identified increased metabolic activity at the centre and increased antigen presentation along the leading edges of microregions. We also observed variable T cell infiltrations within microregions and macrophages predominantly residing at tumour boundaries. We reconstructed 3D tumour structures by co-registering 48 serial ST sections from 16 samples, which provided insights into the spatial organization and heterogeneity of tumours. Additionally, using an unsupervised deep-learning algorithm and integrating ST and CODEX data, we identified both immune hot and cold neighbourhoods and enhanced immune exhaustion markers surrounding the 3D subclones. These findings contribute to the understanding of spatial tumour evolution through interactions with the local microenvironment in 2D and 3D space, providing valuable insights into tumour biology.
- University of Mary United States
- Washington University in St. Louis United States
- Institute for Systems Biology United States
- College of New Jersey United States
- Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine United States
570, Antigen Presentation, DNA Copy Number Variations, Macrophages, T-Lymphocytes, Gene Expression Profiling, ICTS (Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences), Article, Clone Cells, Cohort Studies, Deep Learning, Neoplasms, 616, Mutation, Medicine and Health Sciences, Tumor Microenvironment, Humans, Stromal Cells, Transcriptome, Unsupervised Machine Learning
570, Antigen Presentation, DNA Copy Number Variations, Macrophages, T-Lymphocytes, Gene Expression Profiling, ICTS (Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences), Article, Clone Cells, Cohort Studies, Deep Learning, Neoplasms, 616, Mutation, Medicine and Health Sciences, Tumor Microenvironment, Humans, Stromal Cells, Transcriptome, Unsupervised Machine Learning
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