TREM1 unleashes immunosuppression in glioma: targeting macrophage polarization as a new therapeutic vulnerability - Report - MDSpire

TREM1 unleashes immunosuppression in glioma: targeting macrophage polarization as a new therapeutic vulnerability

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  • Chao Zhang

  • Da Teng

  • Chao Wang

  • Runsheng Feng

  • Xinqi Huang

  • Ben Hu

  • Yu Wang

  • Ning Lin

  • Cheng Zhang

  • July 3, 2026

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Clinical Report: TREM1 Drives Immunosuppression in Glioma

Overview

This study investigates the role of TREM1 in glioma, highlighting its association with tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs). The findings indicate that TREM1 promotes M2 macrophage polarization.

Background

Glioblastoma (GBM) is a highly aggressive brain tumor with poor patient outcomes despite current treatment modalities. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) are the predominant immune cell type in the glioma microenvironment and play a crucial role in tumor progression and immune suppression.

Data Highlights

No numerical data or trial data was provided in the source material.

Key Findings

  • TREM1 expression is upregulated in glioma, particularly in more malignant subtypes.
  • TREM1 is associated with M2-type macrophages and promotes their polarization.
  • Knockdown of TREM1 in macrophages reduces glioma cell proliferation, invasion, and migration.

Clinical Implications

Further research is warranted to explore the potential of TREM1 in glioma.

Conclusion

TREM1 plays a significant role in promoting M2 macrophage polarization in glioma.

Related Resources & Content

  1. The ASCO Post, 2014 -- Effect of Micro-RNA on M2 Macrophages and Murine Glioblastoma
  2. Frontiers in Immunology, 2026 -- The immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment in glioblastoma
  3. Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 2020 -- Immune Modulation in Glioma Cases
  4. Frontiers in Immunology, 2026 -- Meningeal immunity and “Interstitial” therapy: a new paradigm for immunotherapy in glioblastoma
  5. The ASCO Post, 2025 -- ASTRO Updates Guideline on Radiation Therapy for High-Grade Diffuse Glioma
  6. Journal of Neuroinflammation, 2026 -- Hypoxic CA9-high mesenchymal-like glioma stem cells promote ANXA1-FPR1-dependent macrophage polarization in recurrent glioblastoma
  7. ASTRO Updates Guideline on Radiation Therapy for High-Grade Diffuse Glioma - The ASCO Post
  8. Hypoxic CA9-high mesenchymal-like glioma stem cells promote ANXA1-FPR1-dependent macrophage polarization in recurrent glioblastoma | Journal of Neuroinflammation | Springer Nature Link
  9. Orally administered colony stimulating factor 1 receptor inhibitor PLX3397 in recurrent glioblastoma: an Ivy Foundation Early Phase Clinical Trials Consortium phase II study - PMC

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