肿瘤细胞外基质与调节性T细胞的生物力学:调节机制与潜在治疗靶点
Biomechanics of the tumor extracellular matrix and regulatory T cells: regulatory mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.
作者信息
Huang Wen-Bo, Lai Heng-Zhou, Long Jing, Dai Zhuo-Ling, Ma Qiong, Xiao Chong, You Feng-Ming
机构信息
TCM Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic and Chronic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39, Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, 610072, China.
Oncology Teaching and Research Office of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072, China.
出版信息
Cell Commun Signal. 2025 Aug 21;23(1):375. doi: 10.1186/s12964-025-02380-z.
Tumor-infiltrating regulatory T cells (TI-Tregs) are characterized by their abnormal accumulation and heightened immunosuppressive activity. However, the biomechanical mechanisms that govern Treg identity and function through extracellular matrix (ECM) properties remain poorly understood. In three-dimensional culture systems and the tumor microenvironment (TME), increased matrix stiffness and viscoelasticity have been shown to promote Treg differentiation and expansion. Structural remodeling of the ECM, particularly the realignment of collagen fibers and the reduction in effective pore size, significantly enhances Treg migration. Moreover, biomechanical signals derived from the ECM strengthen the oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) metabolic phenotype and immunosuppressive function of Tregs by modulating mitochondrial dynamics. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the molecular events through which ECM mechanical properties-such as stiffness, viscoelasticity, and topological structure-regulate Treg identity and functionality, as well as the mechanical sensing and response mechanisms employed by Tregs. The potential for targeting Treg mechanosensors and mechanotransduction pathways to develop mechano-immunomodulatory strategies for cancer therapy is also discussed.
肿瘤浸润调节性T细胞(TI-Tregs)的特征在于其异常积累和增强的免疫抑制活性。然而,通过细胞外基质(ECM)特性来控制Treg身份和功能的生物力学机制仍知之甚少。在三维培养系统和肿瘤微环境(TME)中,已表明增加的基质硬度和粘弹性可促进Treg分化和扩增。ECM的结构重塑,特别是胶原纤维的重新排列和有效孔径的减小,显著增强了Treg迁移。此外,源自ECM的生物力学信号通过调节线粒体动力学来强化Tregs的氧化磷酸化(OXPHOS)代谢表型和免疫抑制功能。本综述全面分析了ECM机械特性(如硬度、粘弹性和拓扑结构)调节Treg身份和功能的分子事件,以及Tregs采用的机械传感和反应机制。还讨论了靶向Treg机械传感器和机械转导途径以开发用于癌症治疗的机械免疫调节策略的潜力。