The single-cell transcriptional landscape of lung carcinoid tumors

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Title:

The single-cell transcriptional landscape of lung carcinoid tumors

Creators Name:

Bischoff, P. and Trinks, A. and Wiederspahn, J. and Obermayer, B. and Pett, J.P. and Jurmeister, P. and Elsner, A. and Dziodzio, T. and Rückert, J.C. and Neudecker, J. and Falk, C. and Beule, D. and Sers, C. and Morkel, M. and Horst, D. and Klauschen, F. and Blüthgen, N.

Abstract:

Lung carcinoid tumors, also referred to as pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors or lung carcinoids, are rare neoplasms of the lung with a more favorable prognosis than other subtypes of lung cancer. Still, some patients suffer from relapsed disease and metastatic spread. Several recent single-cell studies have provided detailed insights into the cellular heterogeneity of more common lung cancers, such as adeno- and squamous cell carcinoma. However, the characteristics of lung carcinoids on the single-cell level are yet completely unknown. To study the cellular composition and single-cell gene expression profiles in lung carcinoids, we applied single-cell RNA sequencing to three lung carcinoid tumor samples and normal lung tissue. The single-cell transcriptomes of carcinoid tumor cells reflected intertumoral heterogeneity associated with clinicopathological features, such as tumor necrosis and proliferation index. The immune microenvironment was specifically enriched in non-inflammatory monocyte-derived myeloid cells. Tumor-associated endothelial cells were characterized by distinct gene expression profiles. A spectrum of vascular smooth muscle cells and pericytes predominated the stromal microenvironment. We found a small proportion of myofibroblasts exhibiting features reminiscent of cancer-associated fibroblasts. Stromal and immune cells exhibited potential paracrine interactions which may shape the microenvironment via NOTCH, VEGF, TGFβ and JAK/STAT signaling. Moreover, single-cell gene signatures of pericytes and myofibroblasts demonstrated prognostic value in bulk gene expression data. Here, we provide first comprehensive insights into the cellular composition and single-cell gene expression profiles in lung carcinoids, demonstrating the non-inflammatory and vessel-rich nature of their tumor microenvironment, and outlining relevant intercellular interactions which could serve as future therapeutic targets.

Keywords:

Carcinoid Tumors, Lung Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Single-Cell Transcriptomics, Tumor Microenvironment

Source:

International Journal of Cancer

ISSN:

0020-7136

Publisher:

Wiley

Volume:

150

Number:

Page Range:

2058-2071

Date:

15 June 2022

Official Publication:

https://doi.org/10.1002/ijc.33995

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