Novel multivalent S100A8 inhibitory peptides attenuate tumor progression and metastasis by inhibiting the TLR4-dependent pathway.

The tumor-elicited inflammation is closely related to tumor microenvironment during tumor progression. S100A8, an endogenous ligand of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), is known as a key molecule in the tumor microenvironment and premetastatic niche formation. We firstly generated a novel multivalent S100A8 competitive inhibitory peptide (divalent peptide3A5) against TLR4/MD-2, using the alanine scanning.

Comparison of the gastric microbiome in Billroth I and Roux-en-Y reconstructions after distal gastrectomy.

The changes in gastric microbiota following reconstruction after gastrectomy have not been reported. This study aimed to compare the gastric microbiota following Billroth I and Roux-en-Y reconstructions after distal gastrectomy. We enrolled 71 gastrectomized patients with gastric cancer; 31 and 40 underwent Billroth I and Roux-en-Y reconstructions, respectively.

Hepato-entrained B220CD11cNK1.1 cells regulate pre-metastatic niche formation in the lung.

Primary tumours establish metastases by interfering with distinct organs. In pre-metastatic organs, a tumour-friendly microenvironment supports metastatic cells and is prepared by many factors including tissue resident cells, bone marrow-derived cells and abundant fibrinogen depositions. However, other components are unclear.