Eosinophils restrict CRC metastasis by inhibiting pro-tumorigenic SPP1+ macrophage differentiation
Handler, K.; Raju, D.; Gurtner, A.; Dalessi, T.; Brugger, M. D.; Crepaz, D.; Esposito, C.; Trajanoski, Z.; Muenz, C.; Scharl, M.; Valenta, T.; Piscuoglio, S.; Fazilaty, H.; Arnold, I. C.
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Eosinophils, traditionally associated with allergic responses, have emerged as critical immune modulators in colorectal cancer (CRC). Here, we reveal that eosinophils actively shape the tumor microenvironment and influence metastatic progression. Using comprehensive transcriptomics analysis of human CRC and a murine orthotopic tumor model, we identify a conserved tumor-specific eosinophil signature and activation profile. Despite their declining presence in advanced CRC, eosinophils suppress metastatic dissemination by counteracting the pro-tumorigenic functions of SPP1+ macrophages - a subset linked to immune exclusion and tumor metastasis. Mechanistically, eosinophils respond to tumor-derived signals and inhibit macrophage differentiation into SPP1+ cells. Eosinophil depletion exacerbates peritoneal tumor spread. These findings highlight the pivotal role of eosinophils in restraining late-stage CRC progression and unveil a novel eosinophil-macrophage axis as potential therapeutic targets.
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