Jun 24, 2026 - How neutrophils help triple-negative breast cancer cells spread
Researchers at BCM and collaborating institutions have discovered how immune cells called neutrophils can help triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells metastasize to other organs. The study, published in Cancer Research found these interactions both in animal models and human samples of TNBC. “We found that ICAM1-high neutrophils help epithelial-like cancer cells grow, survive and spread to other tissues by forming a mutually beneficial relationship,” Dr. Ling Wu explains. “On the other hand, the same ICAM1-high neutrophils attack and kill mesenchymal-like cancer cells.” (BCM NEWS - read more) and (BCM From the Labs)