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Here, we performed single\u2010cell RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics from six OSCC patients to comprehensively dissect the tumor microenvironment (TME) dynamics and cellular heterogeneity associated with betel nut\u2010induced oral mucosal carcinogenesis. We identify a fibrotic, immunosuppressive TME characterized by expanded cancer\u2010associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and B\/plasma cells, alongside depletion of cytotoxic T\/NK cells and macrophages. CAFs, particularly antigen\u2010presenting CAFs, are spatially enriched at the invasive front and drive epithelial plasticity and malignant transformation. Notably, we uncover a malignant epithelial subpopulation, LAMC2\n                    <jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup>\n                    EpiC6, enriched for epithelial\u2013mesenchymal transition (EMT) programs, angiogenesis, and metastasis\u2010associated pathways, which engaged in extensive crosstalk with CAFs and other nonmalignant components. Clinically, LAMC2 expression was significantly elevated in OSCC tissues from betel nut chewers, and arecoline treatment of OSCC cell lines induced LAMC2 upregulation, EMT, and enhanced migratory and invasive capacities in vitro. Collectively, our study delineates a malignant trajectory of epithelial cell progression, highlighting LAMC2\n                    <jats:sup>+<\/jats:sup>\n                    EpiC6 as a key aggressive subpopulation orchestrated by EMT\u2010related transcriptional regulators and extracellular matrix remodeling. These findings offer mechanistic insights and identify potential therapeutic targets to disrupt tumor\u2013stroma interplay and mitigate disease progression.\n                  <\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1002\/mco2.70796","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,1]],"date-time":"2026-06-01T06:42:16Z","timestamp":1780296136000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Comprehensive Integrated Single\u2010Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics Unveil the Dynamic Landscape of Betel Nut\u2010Associated Oral Mucosal Carcinogenesis and Its Tumor Microenvironment"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"7","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-2201-7164","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Wei","family":"Dong","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery The First Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat\u2010Sen University  Guangzhou Guangdong China"},{"name":"Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center Guangzhou Medical University  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