Single-Cell Mapping Reveals MIF-Centered Immunoregulatory Networks in Colorectal Cancer. (PubMed, Int J Mol Sci)
Differential gene expression confirmed elevated levels of MIF, CD74, CD44, and SPP1 in tumor tissues, while pathway enrichment analyses highlighted cytokine signaling, antigen presentation, and chemokine-regulated immune modulation as key biological processes. Collectively, our study provides a high-resolution map of CRC intercellular communication and identifies MIF-CD74-associated signaling as a central immunoregulatory hub with potential relevance for therapeutic targeting and biomarker development.