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  1. Article ; Online: LOXL2 in pancreatic tumourigenesis: the complexity of tumour-stromal crosstalk exemplified.

    Coffelt, Seth B / Morton, Jennifer P

    Gut

    2022  Volume 72, Issue 2, Page(s) 221–222

    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Neoplasms ; Pancreas ; Carcinogenesis/genetics ; Amino Acid Oxidoreductases/genetics ; Pancreatic Neoplasms/genetics ; Tumor Microenvironment
    Chemical Substances Amino Acid Oxidoreductases (EC 1.4.-) ; LOXL2 protein, human (EC 1.4.3.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 80128-8
    ISSN 1468-3288 ; 0017-5749
    ISSN (online) 1468-3288
    ISSN 0017-5749
    DOI 10.1136/gutjnl-2022-327430
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  2. Article: Heterogeneity in Pancreatic Cancer Fibroblasts-TGFβ as a Master Regulator?

    Watt, Dale M / Morton, Jennifer P

    Cancers

    2021  Volume 13, Issue 19

    Abstract: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is an aggressive disease for which there are very few available therapies. It is notable for its high degree of tumour complexity, with the tumour microenvironment often accounting for the majority of the tumour volume. ... ...

    Abstract Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is an aggressive disease for which there are very few available therapies. It is notable for its high degree of tumour complexity, with the tumour microenvironment often accounting for the majority of the tumour volume. Until recently, the biology of the stroma was poorly understood, particularly in terms of heterogeneity. Recent research, however, has shed light on the intricacy of signalling within the stroma and particularly the molecular and functional heterogeneity of the cancer associated fibroblasts. In this review, we summarise the recent improvements in our understanding of the different fibroblast populations within PDAC, with a focus on the role TGFβ plays to dictate their formation and function. These studies have highlighted some of the reasons for the failure of trials targeting the tumour stroma, however, there are still considerable gaps in our knowledge, and more work is needed to make effective fibroblast targeting a reality in the clinic.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-04
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2527080-1
    ISSN 2072-6694
    ISSN 2072-6694
    DOI 10.3390/cancers13194984
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  3. Article ; Online: Environment Influences Tumor Progression and Transcriptional Subtype in a New Model of Pancreatic Cancer.

    Pickering, Karen A / Morton, Jennifer P

    Cancer discovery

    2020  Volume 10, Issue 10, Page(s) 1448–1450

    Abstract: In this issue, Miyabayashi and colleagues describe a novel intraductal model of pancreatic cancer that allows modeling of the transcriptional subtypes of pancreatic cancer. Using this model, they are able to observe subtype switching driven by the ... ...

    Abstract In this issue, Miyabayashi and colleagues describe a novel intraductal model of pancreatic cancer that allows modeling of the transcriptional subtypes of pancreatic cancer. Using this model, they are able to observe subtype switching driven by the microenvironment, a process at least partially mediated by RAS signaling.
    MeSH term(s) Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal/genetics ; Humans ; Pancreatic Neoplasms/genetics ; Signal Transduction ; Tumor Microenvironment/genetics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2625242-9
    ISSN 2159-8290 ; 2159-8274
    ISSN (online) 2159-8290
    ISSN 2159-8274
    DOI 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-20-1090
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  4. Article ; Online: Therapeutic targeting of tumour myeloid cells.

    Barry, Simon T / Gabrilovich, Dmitry I / Sansom, Owen J / Campbell, Andrew D / Morton, Jennifer P

    Nature reviews. Cancer

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 4, Page(s) 216–237

    Abstract: Myeloid cells are pivotal within the immunosuppressive tumour microenvironment. The accumulation of tumour-modified myeloid cells derived from monocytes or neutrophils - termed 'myeloid-derived suppressor cells' - and tumour-associated macrophages is ... ...

    Abstract Myeloid cells are pivotal within the immunosuppressive tumour microenvironment. The accumulation of tumour-modified myeloid cells derived from monocytes or neutrophils - termed 'myeloid-derived suppressor cells' - and tumour-associated macrophages is associated with poor outcome and resistance to treatments such as chemotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors. Unfortunately, there has been little success in large-scale clinical trials of myeloid cell modulators, and only a few distinct strategies have been used to target suppressive myeloid cells clinically so far. Preclinical and translational studies have now elucidated specific functions for different myeloid cell subpopulations within the tumour microenvironment, revealing context-specific roles of different myeloid cell populations in disease progression and influencing response to therapy. To improve the success of myeloid cell-targeted therapies, it will be important to target tumour types and patient subsets in which myeloid cells represent the dominant driver of therapy resistance, as well as to determine the most efficacious treatment regimens and combination partners. This Review discusses what we can learn from work with the first generation of myeloid modulators and highlights recent developments in modelling context-specific roles for different myeloid cell subtypes, which can ultimately inform how to drive more successful clinical trials.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Myeloid Cells ; Immunotherapy ; Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells ; Neutrophils ; Tumor Microenvironment
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2062767-1
    ISSN 1474-1768 ; 1474-175X
    ISSN (online) 1474-1768
    ISSN 1474-175X
    DOI 10.1038/s41568-022-00546-2
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  5. Article: Neutrophils: Homing in on the myeloid mechanisms of metastasis

    Leach, Joshua / Morton, Jennifer P / Sansom, Owen J

    Molecular immunology. 2019 June, v. 110

    2019  

    Abstract: The metastasis cascade is complex and comprises several stages including local invasion into surrounding tissue, intravasation and survival of tumour cells in the circulation, and extravasation and colonisation of a distant site. It is increasingly clear ...

    Abstract The metastasis cascade is complex and comprises several stages including local invasion into surrounding tissue, intravasation and survival of tumour cells in the circulation, and extravasation and colonisation of a distant site. It is increasingly clear that these processes are driven not only by signals within the tumour cells, but are also profoundly influenced by stromal cells and signals in the tumour microenvironment. Amongst the many cell types within the tumour microenvironment, immune cells such as lymphocytes, macrophages and neutrophils play a prominent role in tumour development and progression. Neutrophils, however, have only recently emerged as important players, particularly in metastasis. Here we review the current evidence suggesting a multi-faceted role for neutrophils in the metastatic cascade.
    Keywords lymphocytes ; macrophages ; metastasis ; neoplasm cells ; neoplasms ; neutrophils ; stromal cells
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2019-06
    Size p. 69-76.
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 424427-8
    ISSN 1872-9142 ; 0161-5890
    ISSN (online) 1872-9142
    ISSN 0161-5890
    DOI 10.1016/j.molimm.2017.12.013
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  6. Article ; Online: KRAS allelic imbalance drives tumour initiation yet suppresses metastasis in colorectal cancer in vivo.

    Najumudeen, Arafath K / Fey, Sigrid K / Millett, Laura M / Ford, Catriona A / Gilroy, Kathryn / Gunduz, Nuray / Ridgway, Rachel A / Anderson, Eve / Strathdee, Douglas / Clark, William / Nixon, Colin / Morton, Jennifer P / Campbell, Andrew D / Sansom, Owen J

    Nature communications

    2024  Volume 15, Issue 1, Page(s) 100

    Abstract: Oncogenic KRAS mutations are well-described functionally and are known to drive tumorigenesis. Recent reports describe a significant prevalence of KRAS allelic imbalances or gene dosage changes in human cancers, including loss of the wild-type allele in ... ...

    Abstract Oncogenic KRAS mutations are well-described functionally and are known to drive tumorigenesis. Recent reports describe a significant prevalence of KRAS allelic imbalances or gene dosage changes in human cancers, including loss of the wild-type allele in KRAS mutant cancers. However, the role of wild-type KRAS in tumorigenesis and therapeutic response remains elusive. We report an in vivo murine model of colorectal cancer featuring deletion of wild-type Kras in the context of oncogenic Kras. Deletion of wild-type Kras exacerbates oncogenic KRAS signalling through MAPK and thus drives tumour initiation. Absence of wild-type Kras potentiates the oncogenic effect of KRASG12D, while incidentally inducing sensitivity to inhibition of MEK1/2. Importantly, loss of the wild-type allele in aggressive models of KRASG12D-driven CRC significantly alters tumour progression, and suppresses metastasis through modulation of the immune microenvironment. This study highlights the critical role for wild-type Kras upon tumour initiation, progression and therapeutic response in Kras mutant CRC.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Mice ; Animals ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras)/genetics ; Allelic Imbalance ; Genes, ras ; Cell Transformation, Neoplastic/genetics ; Colorectal Neoplasms/genetics ; Colorectal Neoplasms/pathology ; Mutation ; Tumor Microenvironment/genetics
    Chemical Substances Proto-Oncogene Proteins p21(ras) (EC 3.6.5.2) ; KRAS protein, human
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-02
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2553671-0
    ISSN 2041-1723 ; 2041-1723
    ISSN (online) 2041-1723
    ISSN 2041-1723
    DOI 10.1038/s41467-023-44342-4
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  7. Article ; Online: Targeted irradiation in an autochthonous mouse model of pancreatic cancer.

    Tesson, Mathias / Stevenson, Katrina / Karim, Saadia A / Nixon, Colin / Chalmers, Anthony J / Sansom, Owen J / O'Neill, Eric / Jones, Keaton / Morton, Jennifer P

    Disease models & mechanisms

    2024  Volume 17, Issue 3

    Abstract: The value of radiotherapy in the treatment of pancreatic cancer has been the subject of much debate but limited preclinical research. We hypothesise that the poor translation of radiation research into clinical trials of radiotherapy in pancreatic cancer ...

    Abstract The value of radiotherapy in the treatment of pancreatic cancer has been the subject of much debate but limited preclinical research. We hypothesise that the poor translation of radiation research into clinical trials of radiotherapy in pancreatic cancer is due, in part, to inadequate preclinical study models. Here, we developed and refined methods for targeted irradiation in autochthonous mouse models of pancreatic cancer, using a small animal radiotherapy research platform. We tested and optimised strategies for administration of contrast agents, iohexol and the liver imaging agent Fenestra LC, to enable the use of computed tomography imaging in tumour localisation. We demonstrate accurate tumour targeting, negligible off-target effects and therapeutic efficacy, depending on dose, number of fractions and tumour size, and provide a proof of concept that precise radiation can be delivered effectively to mouse pancreatic tumours with a clinically relevant microenvironment. This advance will allow investigation of the radiation response in murine pancreatic cancer, discovery of mechanisms and biomarkers of radiosensitivity or resistance, and development of radiosensitising strategies to inform clinical trials for precision radiotherapy in this disease.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Mice ; Radiotherapy Dosage ; Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted/methods ; Pancreatic Neoplasms/radiotherapy ; Disease Models, Animal ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods ; Tumor Microenvironment
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2451104-3
    ISSN 1754-8411 ; 1754-8403
    ISSN (online) 1754-8411
    ISSN 1754-8403
    DOI 10.1242/dmm.050463
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  8. Article ; Online: CXCR2 inhibition in pancreatic cancer: opportunities for immunotherapy?

    Morton, Jennifer P / Sansom, Owen J

    Immunotherapy

    2016  Volume 9, Issue 1, Page(s) 9–12

    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use ; Antibodies, Monoclonal/therapeutic use ; Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use ; B7-H1 Antigen/immunology ; Carcinoma, Ductal/immunology ; Carcinoma, Ductal/therapy ; Clinical Trials as Topic ; Disease Models, Animal ; Humans ; Immunotherapy/methods ; Inflammation/immunology ; Inflammation/therapy ; Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells/immunology ; Pancreatic Neoplasms/immunology ; Pancreatic Neoplasms/therapy ; Receptors, Interleukin-8B/antagonists & inhibitors ; Signal Transduction
    Chemical Substances Anti-Inflammatory Agents ; Antibodies, Monoclonal ; Antineoplastic Agents ; B7-H1 Antigen ; Receptors, Interleukin-8B
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-12-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Editorial ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2495964-9
    ISSN 1750-7448 ; 1750-743X
    ISSN (online) 1750-7448
    ISSN 1750-743X
    DOI 10.2217/imt-2016-0115
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  9. Article ; Online: Translating complexity and heterogeneity of pancreatic tumor: 3D in vitro to in vivo models.

    Heinrich, Marcel A / Mostafa, Ahmed M R H / Morton, Jennifer P / Hawinkels, Lukas J A C / Prakash, Jai

    Advanced drug delivery reviews

    2021  Volume 174, Page(s) 265–293

    Abstract: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is an extremely aggressive type of cancer with an overall survival rate of less than 7-8%, emphasizing the need for novel effective therapeutics against PDAC. However only a fraction of therapeutics which seemed ... ...

    Abstract Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is an extremely aggressive type of cancer with an overall survival rate of less than 7-8%, emphasizing the need for novel effective therapeutics against PDAC. However only a fraction of therapeutics which seemed promising in the laboratory environment will eventually reach the clinic. One of the main reasons behind this low success rate is the complex tumor microenvironment (TME) of PDAC, a highly fibrotic and dense stroma surrounding tumor cells, which supports tumor progression as well as increases the resistance against the treatment. In particular, the growing understanding of the PDAC TME points out a different challenge in the development of efficient therapeutics - a lack of biologically relevant in vitro and in vivo models that resemble the complexity and heterogeneity of PDAC observed in patients. The purpose and scope of this review is to provide an overview of the recent developments in different in vitro and in vivo models, which aim to recapitulate the complexity of PDAC in a laboratory environment, as well to describe how 3D in vitro models can be integrated into drug development pipelines that are already including sophisticated in vivo models. Hereby a special focus will be given on the complexity of in vivo models and the challenges in vitro models face to reach the same levels of complexity in a controllable manner. First, a brief introduction of novel developments in two dimensional (2D) models and ex vivo models is provided. Next, recent developments in three dimensional (3D) in vitro models are described ranging from spheroids, organoids, scaffold models, bioprinted models to organ-on-chip models including a discussion on advantages and limitations for each model. Furthermore, we will provide a detailed overview on the current PDAC in vivo models including chemically-induced models, syngeneic and xenogeneic models, highlighting hetero- and orthotopic, patient-derived tissues (PDX) models, and genetically engineered mouse models. Finally, we will provide a discussion on overall limitations of both, in vitro and in vivo models, and discuss necessary steps to overcome these limitations to reach an efficient drug development pipeline, as well as discuss possibilities to include novel in silico models in the process.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal/drug therapy ; Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal/pathology ; Disease Models, Animal ; Disease Progression ; Drug Development/methods ; Humans ; Mice ; Mice, Transgenic ; Models, Biological ; Pancreatic Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Pancreatic Neoplasms/pathology ; Tumor Microenvironment
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-23
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 639113-8
    ISSN 1872-8294 ; 0169-409X
    ISSN (online) 1872-8294
    ISSN 0169-409X
    DOI 10.1016/j.addr.2021.04.018
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  10. Article ; Online: Efferocytosis reprograms the tumor microenvironment to promote pancreatic cancer liver metastasis.

    Astuti, Yuliana / Raymant, Meirion / Quaranta, Valeria / Clarke, Kim / Abudula, Maidinaimu / Smith, Olivia / Bellomo, Gaia / Chandran-Gorner, Vatshala / Nourse, Craig / Halloran, Christopher / Ghaneh, Paula / Palmer, Daniel / Jones, Robert P / Campbell, Fiona / Pollard, Jeffrey W / Morton, Jennifer P / Mielgo, Ainhoa / Schmid, Michael C

    Nature cancer

    2024  

    Abstract: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is a highly metastatic disease and macrophages support liver metastases. Efferocytosis, or engulfment of apoptotic cells by macrophages, is an essential process in tissue homeostasis and wound healing, but its role in ... ...

    Abstract Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is a highly metastatic disease and macrophages support liver metastases. Efferocytosis, or engulfment of apoptotic cells by macrophages, is an essential process in tissue homeostasis and wound healing, but its role in metastasis is less well understood. Here, we found that the colonization of the hepatic metastatic site is accompanied by low-grade tissue injury and that efferocytosis-mediated clearance of parenchymal dead cells promotes macrophage reprogramming and liver metastasis. Mechanistically, progranulin expression in macrophages is necessary for efficient efferocytosis by controlling lysosomal acidification via cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator and the degradation of lysosomal cargo, resulting in LXRα/RXRα-mediated macrophage conversion and upregulation of arginase 1. Pharmacological blockade of efferocytosis or macrophage-specific genetic depletion of progranulin impairs macrophage conversion, improves CD8
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2662-1347
    ISSN (online) 2662-1347
    DOI 10.1038/s43018-024-00731-2
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