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Recent evidence has significantly expanded this paradigm, revealing that SECTM1 serves as a pivotal bridge between innate and adaptive immune responses. Beyond its classic role, SECTM1 interacts with alternative receptors like the glucocorticoid-induced TNFR-related protein to regulate macrophage activity and neutrophilic inflammation. This review highlights a major shift in our understanding of SECTM1: it acts as a multi-systemic regulator that influences the tumor microenvironment, metabolic homeostasis, and tissue regeneration. We systematically delineate the molecular mechanisms by which SECTM1 governs immune cell migration and activation across diverse pathologies, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. 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