Mechanistic and functional characterization of NETs/IL-17 as a therapeutic target in EMT and brain metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma - Scorecard - MDSpire

Mechanistic and functional characterization of NETs/IL-17 as a therapeutic target in EMT and brain metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma

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  • Yong Cai

  • Bin Su

  • Jiying Wang

  • May 25, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Exploring the Role of IL-17A and Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Brain Metastasis in Lung Adenocarcinoma

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsIL-17A-induced NET formation, EMT, and brain metastasis, with emphasis on H2BC4 involvement.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • IL-17A stimulates NET formation in neutrophils.
  • NETs enhance tumor metastasis to the brain.
  • Acetylation of H2BC4 is associated with IL-17A and NETs.
  • NETs play a role in epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT).
  • Patients with brain metastases from LUAD have a poor prognosis.
  • H2BC4 is identified as a key gene in the NETs pathway.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Consider targeted therapies in addition to surgery or radiotherapy for palliative care.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Patients with Lung Adenocarcinoma at risk for brain metastasis.

        Potential therapeutic targets include the IL-17A/NETs/H2BC4 pathway.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Consider the role of NETs in the metastatic process of LUAD.
        • Investigate IL-17A levels in patients with LUAD for potential therapeutic insights.
        • Utilize p300 inhibitors as a potential strategy in managing LUAD with brain metastasis, supported by recent studies.

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