Single-cell profiling reveals MMP7-associated epithelial transition and immune-stromal remodeling in esophageal carcinogenesis
Results identify MMP7-associated epithelial states and candidate MDK-related communication pathways for further longitudinal and functional validation and suggested an epithelial-centered communication network involving MDK-SDC2/LRP1/NCL interactions between malignant epithelial cells and fibroblast, T-cell, and myeloi...