Mechanistic and functional characterization of NETs/IL-17 as a therapeutic target in EMT and brain metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma - Takeaways - 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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    IL-17A promotes neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation, which is linked to epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and brain metastasis in lung adenocarcinoma.

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    NETs enhance tumor metastasis to the brain, with significant suppression observed when using PAD inhibitors or DNase I.

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    Acetylated H2BC4, p300, c-Jun, and c-Fos are enriched at the promoter regions of EMT-related genes, indicating their role in metastasis.

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    The study identifies H2BC4 as a key gene associated with NETs in lung adenocarcinoma, suggesting its potential regulatory role.

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    Findings highlight the IL-17A/NETs/H2BC4 pathway as a potential therapeutic target for managing brain metastasis in lung adenocarcinoma.

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

  • by Yong Cai, Bin Su, Jiying Wang

  • May 25, 2026

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