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      <STUDY_TITLE>Single-Cell Analysis Reveals Cellular Reprogramming in Advanced Colon Cancer Following FOLFOX-Bevacizumab Treatment</STUDY_TITLE>
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      <STUDY_ABSTRACT>The combination of FOLFOX and bevacizumab (FOLFOX-Bev) is a promising treatment for advanced colorectal cancer (CRC). To gain insights into the cellular changes associated with FOLFOX-Bev treatment, we conducted single-cell transcriptomic analysis of CRC samples derived from a patient before and after treatment. Our results show that cancer cells with high proliferative, metastatic, and pro-angiogenic properties respond better to FOLFOX-Bev treatment. Moreover, FOLFOX-Bev enhances CD8+ T cell cytotoxicity, thereby boosting the anti-tumor immune response. Conversely, FOLFOX-Bev impairs the functionality of tumor-associated macrophages, plasma cells, and cancer-associated fibroblasts, leading to a decrease in VEGFB-mediated angiogenesis. Furthermore, FOLFOX-Bev treatment reset intercellular communication, which could potentially affect the function of non-cancer cells. Our findings provide valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the response of advanced CRC to FOLFOX-Bev treatment and highlight potential targets for improving the efficacy of this treatment strategy. Overall design: The primary biopsy samples from advanced colon cancer patient before and after FOLFOX-bevacizumab therapy were used for single-cell RNA sequencing by 10X Genomics.</STUDY_ABSTRACT>
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