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Colorectal cancer (CRC), a highly prevalent epithelial malignancy, sees CTHRC1 influencing tumor progression and metastasis through its modulation of several downstream signaling cascades, such as Wnt\/PCP, TGF-\u03b2\/Smad, and MEK\/ERK pathways. Furthermore, CTHRC1 contributes to immune evasion in CRC via diverse mechanisms. It is intricately associated with macrophage phenotypic switching within the tumor microenvironment (TME), favoring M2 macrophage polarization and facilitating the infiltration of T cells and neutrophils. CTHRC1 is also instrumental in immune escape by driving the remodeling of the extracellular matrix through interactions with cancer-associated fibroblasts. Additionally, CTHRC1\u2019s roles extend to the regulation of hypoxia-related pathways, metabolism of glycolysis and fatty acids, and involvement in tumor angiogenesis, all of which support tumor immune evasion. 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