The
hippocampus
has
long
been
associated
with
cognition
and
memory
function,
the
implications
of
lysine
lactylation
(Kla),
a
recently
identified
post-translational
modification
(PTM),
in
role
remain
largely
unexplored.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Abstract
Accumulated
evidence
has
implicated
the
diverse
and
substantial
influence
of
lactate
on
cellular
differentiation
fate
regulation
in
physiological
pathological
settings,
particularly
intricate
conditions
such
as
cancer.
Specifically,
been
demonstrated
to
be
pivotal
molding
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
through
its
effects
different
cell
populations.
Within
cells,
impacts
signaling
pathways,
augments
shuttle
process,
boosts
resistance
oxidative
stress,
contributes
lactylation.
In
various
populations,
interplay
between
immune
cells
governs
processes
differentiation,
response,
surveillance,
treatment
effectiveness.
Furthermore,
communication
stromal/endothelial
supports
basal
membrane
(BM)
remodeling,
epithelial-mesenchymal
transitions
(EMT),
metabolic
reprogramming,
angiogenesis,
drug
resistance.
Focusing
production
transport,
specifically
dehydrogenase
(LDH)
monocarboxylate
transporters
(MCT),
shown
promise
Inhibitors
targeting
LDH
MCT
act
both
suppressors
enhancers
immunotherapy,
leading
a
synergistic
therapeutic
effect
when
combined
with
immunotherapy.
The
review
underscores
importance
progression
provides
valuable
perspectives
potential
approaches
that
target
vulnerability
metabolism,
highlighting
Heel
Achilles
for
cancer
treatment.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Abstract
The
current
treatment
of
triple‐negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC)
is
still
primarily
based
on
platinum‐based
chemotherapy.
However,
TNBC
cells
frequently
develop
resistance
to
platinum
and
experience
relapse
after
drug
withdrawal.
It
crucial
specifically
target
eliminate
cisplatin‐tolerant
administration.
Here,
it
reported
that
upregulated
N
6
‐methyladenosine
(m
A)
modification
drives
the
development
in
during
cisplatin
treatment.
Mechanistically,
histone
deacetylase
2
(HDAC2)
mediates
delactylation
methyltransferase‐like
3
(METTL3),
facilitating
METTL3
interaction
with
Wilms’‐tumor‐1‐associated
protein
subsequently
increasing
m
A
transcript‐associated
DNA
damage
repair.
This
ultimately
promotes
cell
survival
under
cisplatin.
Furthermore,
pharmacological
inhibition
HDAC2
using
Tucidinostat
can
enhance
sensitivity
therapy.
study
not
only
elucidates
biological
function
lactylated
tumor
but
also
highlights
its
negative
regulatory
effect
resistance.
Additionally,
underscores
nonclassical
functional
mechanism
as
a
HDAC
inhibitor
for
improving
efficacy
against
TNBC.
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 1787 - 1821
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Lactate
is
an
indispensable
substance
in
various
cellular
physiological
functions
and
plays
regulatory
roles
different
aspects
of
energy
metabolism
signal
transduction.
Lactylation
(Kla),
a
key
pathway
through
which
lactate
exerts
its
functions,
has
been
identified
as
novel
posttranslational
modification
(PTM).
Research
indicates
that
Kla
essential
balancing
mechanism
variety
organisms
involved
many
biological
processes
pathways.
closely
related
to
disease
development
represents
potential
important
new
drug
target.
In
line
with
existing
reports,
we
searched
for
newly
discovered
sites
on
histone
nonhistone
proteins;
reviewed
the
mechanisms
(particularly
focusing
enzymes
directly
reversible
regulation
Kla,
including
"writers"
(modifying
enzymes),
"readers"
(modification-binding
"erasers"
(demodifying
enzymes);
summarized
crosstalk
between
PTMs
help
researchers
better
understand
widespread
distribution
diverse
functions.
Furthermore,
considering
"double-edged
sword"
role
both
pathological
contexts,
this
review
highlights
"beneficial"
states
(energy
metabolism,
inflammatory
responses,
cell
fate
determination,
development,
etc.)
"detrimental"
pathogenic
or
inducive
effects
processes,
particularly
malignant
tumors
complex
nontumor
diseases.
We
also
clarify
molecular
health
disease,
discuss
feasibility
therapeutic
Finally,
describe
detection
technologies
their
applications
diagnosis
clinical
settings,
aiming
provide
insights
treatment
diseases
accelerate
translation
from
laboratory
research
practice.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 17, 2024
Lysine
lactylation
(Kla)
plays
a
vital
role
in
several
physiological
processes.
However,
the
cancer-specific
modulation
of
Kla
gastrointestinal
(GI)
tumors
requires
systematic
elucidation.
Here,
global
lactylome
profiling
cancerous
and
adjacent
tissues
is
conducted
from
40
patients
with
GI
cancer
identified
11698
sites.
Lactylome
integration
revealed
that
affects
proteins
involved
hallmark
processes,
including
epigenetic
rewiring,
metabolic
perturbations,
genome
instability.
Moreover,
study
pan-cancer
patterns
alterations,
among
which
37
sites
are
consistently
upregulated
all
four
cancers
gene
regulation.
It
further
verified
CBX3
at
K10
mediates
its
interaction
marker
H3K9me3
facilitates
progression.
Overall,
this
provides
an
invaluable
resource
for
understanding
landscape
cancers,
may
provide
new
paths
drug
discovery
these
devastating
diseases.
Clinical and Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11)
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Lactylation,
a
recently
identified
form
of
protein
post-translational
modification
(PTM),
has
emerged
as
key
player
in
cancer
biology.
The
Warburg
effect,
hallmark
tumour
metabolism,
underscores
the
significance
lactylation
progression.
By
regulating
gene
transcription
and
function,
facilitates
metabolic
reprogramming,
enabling
tumours
to
adapt
nutrient
limitations
sustain
rapid
growth.
Over
past
decade,
extensive
research
revealed
intricate
regulatory
network
underlying
tumours.
Large-scale
sequencing
machine
learning
have
confirmed
widespread
occurrence
sites
across
proteome.
Targeting
enzymes
or
pathways
demonstrated
promising
anti-tumour
effects,
highlighting
therapeutic
potential
this
modification.
This
review
comprehensively
explores
mechanisms
cells
microenvironment.
We
expound
on
application
advanced
omics
technologies
for
target
identification
data
modelling
within
field.
Additionally,
we
summarise
existing
anti-lactylation
drugs
discuss
their
clinical
implications.
providing
comprehensive
overview
recent
advancements,
aims
stimulate
innovative
accelerate
translation
lactylation-based
therapies
into
practice.
KEY
POINTS:
Lactylation
significantly
influences
metabolism
regulation,
contributing
Advanced
reveal
shows
promise
enhancing
drug
efficacy
overcoming
chemotherapy
resistance.
outlines
implications
future
directions
oncology.
Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31(1)
Published: April 22, 2025
Abstract
In
the
clinical
management
of
cancers,
emergence
chemoresistance
represents
a
profound
and
imperative
“pain
point”
that
requires
immediate
attention.
Understanding
mechanisms
is
essential
for
developing
effective
therapeutic
strategies.
Importantly,
existing
studies
have
demonstrated
glucose
metabolic
reprogramming,
commonly
referred
to
as
Warburg
effect
or
aerobic
glycolysis,
major
contributor
chemoresistance.
Additionally,
lactate,
byproduct
functions
signaling
molecule
supports
lysine
lactylation
modification
proteins,
which
also
plays
critical
role
in
However,
it
insufficient
discuss
glycolysis
from
single
perspective.
The
intricate
relationship
between
crucial
promoting
Thus,
thorough
elucidation
underlying
mediated
by
essential.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
these
further
outlines
exert
synergistic
effects,
development
creating
positive
feedback
loop
continues
mediate
this
resistance.
close
link
suggests
application
glycolysis-related
drugs
inhibitors
cancer
therapy
may
represent
promising
anticancer
strategy.
Furthermore,
targeted
lactylation,
either
alone
combination
with
other
treatments,
offer
new
avenues
overcoming
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Abstract
Lactylation
is
a
novel
post‐translational
modification
mediated
by
lactate,
widely
present
in
the
lysine
residues
of
both
histone
and
non‐histone
proteins.
However,
specific
regulatory
mechanisms
downstream
target
proteins
remain
unclear.
Herein,
it
demonstrated
that
RCC2
protein
may
serve
as
critical
link
between
material
metabolism
cell
division,
promoting
rapid
proliferation
breast
cancer
under
high
glucose
conditions.
Mechanistically,
activation
glycolysis
leads
to
an
increase
lactate.
Then,
acyltransferase
KAT2A
mediates
lactylation
at
K124,
which
assists
recruiting
free
SERBP1,
thereby
stabilizing
MAD2L1
mRNA.
The
cellular
signaling
pathway
contributes
progression
cancer.
A
small
molecule
inhibitor
slows
down
binding
active
pocket
specifically
blocking
lactylation.
findings
elucidate
mechanism
behind
upregulation
murine
tumors
associated
with
high‐sugar
diet
reported
prior
study
suggest
therapeutic
strategy
targeting
restrict
high‐lactate
microenvironment.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: May 12, 2025
Liver
diseases
pose
a
significant
threat
to
human
health.
Lactate,
byproduct
of
glycolysis,
serves
various
biological
functions,
including
acting
as
an
energy
source,
signaling
molecule,
and
substrate
for
lactylation.
Lactylation
is
novel
lactate-dependent
post-translational
modification
that
plays
role
in
tumor
proliferation,
the
regulation
immune
cell
function,
modulation
gene
expression.
In
this
paper,
we
summarize
roles
lactate
lactylation
metabolism,
inflammatory
immunity,
microenvironment,
while
also
elucidating
recent
research
advancements
regarding
context
hepatic
fibrosis,
non-alcoholic
fatty
liver
disease,
hepatocellular
carcinoma.
Furthermore,
are
proposed
promising
new
targets
treatment
diseases.