Chapter 3
We delve into hematopoiesis, a choreographed process that underlies the generation of diverse blood cell lineages. In the shadow of cancer, the orchestration falters, giving rise to immunosuppressive myeloid cells. This chapter unravels the mechanisms driving tumor-induced perturbations in hematopoiesis. It examines sorted hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell (HSPC) populations through the lens of a melanoma mouse model, providing a comprehensive understanding of the alterations induced by the tumor.
Chapter 4
We unveil critical roles of T and B cells in anti-tumor activity, spotlighting their unique antigen receptors and clonotypes. By studying the T cell receptor (TCR) and B cell receptor (BCR) repertoire in the tumor microenvironment, this chapter exposes the intricate dynamics governing immune responses to cancer. Using an mc38 syngeneic carcinoma tumor model, this chapter showcases the power of the BD Rhapsody™ System in unraveling the heterogeneity of T and B cells and their clonotype diversity.
Chapter 5
We highlight advances in single-cell multiomics that allow high-resolution functional characterization of intratumoral immune cells. In-depth dissection of the immune composition of the tumor microenvironment using both flow cytometry and the BD Rhapsody™ System allows examination of the expression of mRNA and surface protein markers at single-cell resolution. Understanding the transcriptional and proteomic phenotypes of tumor infiltrating leukocytes is helpful for development of novel immunomodulatory strategies for cancer.