Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Gastric
cancer
(GC)
is
a
malignant
tumor
associated
with
significant
rates
of
morbidity
and
mortality.
Hence,
developing
efficient
predictive
models
directing
clinical
interventions
in
GC
crucial.
Lactylation
proteins
detected
gastric
tumors
linked
to
the
advancement
cancer.
Cancer Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(11), P. 1231 - 1260
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
efficacy
of
immune
checkpoint
blockade
therapy
in
patients
with
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
remains
poor.
Although
serine‐
and
arginine‐rich
splicing
factor
(SRSF)
family
members
play
crucial
roles
tumors,
their
impact
on
tumor
immunology
unclear.
This
study
aimed
to
elucidate
the
role
SRSF10
HCC
immunotherapy.
Methods
To
identify
key
genes
associated
immunotherapy
resistance,
we
conducted
single‐nuclear
RNA
sequencing,
multiplex
immunofluorescence,
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
database
analyses.
We
investigated
biological
functions
evasion
using
vitro
co‐culture
systems,
flow
cytometry,
various
tumor‐bearing
mouse
models,
patient‐derived
organotypic
spheroids.
Results
was
upregulated
tumors
poor
prognosis.
Moreover,
positively
regulated
lactate
production,
SRSF10/glycolysis/
histone
H3
lysine
18
lactylation
(H3K18la)
formed
a
positive
feedback
loop
cells.
Increased
levels
promoted
M2
macrophage
polarization,
thereby
inhibiting
CD8
+
T
cell
activity.
Mechanistically,
interacted
3′‐untranslated
region
MYB
,
enhancing
stability,
subsequently
upregulating
glycolysis‐related
enzymes
including
glucose
transporter
1
(
GLUT1
),
hexokinase
HK1
dehydrogenase
A
LDHA
resulting
elevated
intracellular
extracellular
levels.
Lactate
accumulation
induced
lactylation,
which
further
expression.
Additionally,
produced
by
H3K18la
site
upon
transport
into
macrophages,
activating
transcription
pro‐tumor
turn,
inhibited
enrichment
cells
proportion
interferon‐γ
microenvironment
(TME),
thus
creating
an
immunosuppressive
TME.
Clinically,
could
serve
as
biomarker
for
assessing
resistance
solid
tumors.
Pharmacological
targeting
selective
inhibitor
1C8
enhanced
programmed
death
(PD‐1)
monoclonal
antibodies
(mAbs)
both
murine
human
preclinical
models.
Conclusions
SRSF10/MYB/glycolysis/lactate
axis
is
critical
triggering
anti‐PD‐1
resistance.
Inhibiting
may
overcome
tolerance
HCC.
Clinical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
139(02), P. 151 - 169
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Lactylation,
a
post-translational
modification,
has
been
linked
to
gene
transcription
regulation
through
epigenetic
modulation
in
various
pathophysiological
processes.
The
lactylation
regulatory
proteins,
known
as
writers,
erasers,
and
readers,
govern
their
dynamics
by
adding,
removing,
recognizing
lactyl
groups
on
proteins.
Macrophages,
cells
of
the
immune
system,
maintain
homeostasis,
responding
dynamically
diverse
internal
external
stimuli.
Emerging
researches
unveil
that
lactylation,
inducing
macrophage
activation
polarization,
affects
functionality
pathological
conditions
such
inflammation,
tumor
microenvironment,
fibrosis.
Evidence
progressively
indicates
lactate-driven
alterations
levels
within
macrophages
can
influence
pathogenesis
numerous
diseases.
This
review
aims
systematically
summarize
research
progress
macrophages,
explore
its
functions
mechanisms
which
contributes
pathology
different
disease
phenotypes,
propose
future
directions
along
with
potential
diagnostic
therapeutic
strategies.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: March 7, 2025
Abstract
Macrophages
are
immune
cells
belonging
to
the
mononuclear
phagocyte
system.
They
play
crucial
roles
in
defense,
surveillance,
and
homeostasis.
This
review
systematically
discusses
types
of
hematopoietic
progenitors
that
give
rise
macrophages,
including
primitive
progenitors,
erythro-myeloid
stem
cells.
These
have
distinct
genetic
backgrounds
developmental
processes.
Accordingly,
macrophages
exhibit
complex
diverse
functions
body,
phagocytosis
clearance
cellular
debris,
antigen
presentation,
response,
regulation
inflammation
cytokine
production,
tissue
remodeling
repair,
multi-level
regulatory
signaling
pathways/crosstalk
involved
homeostasis
physiology.
Besides,
tumor-associated
a
key
component
TME,
exhibiting
both
anti-tumor
pro-tumor
properties.
Furthermore,
functional
status
is
closely
linked
development
various
diseases,
cancer,
autoimmune
disorders,
cardiovascular
disease,
neurodegenerative
metabolic
conditions,
trauma.
Targeting
has
emerged
as
promising
therapeutic
strategy
these
contexts.
Clinical
trials
macrophage-based
targeted
drugs,
immunotherapies,
nanoparticle-based
therapy
were
comprehensively
summarized.
Potential
challenges
future
directions
targeting
also
been
discussed.
Overall,
our
highlights
significance
this
versatile
cell
human
health
which
expected
inform
research
clinical
practice.
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.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Osteosarcoma
is
the
most
common
malignant
bone
tumor
in
children
and
adolescents,
characterized
by
high
disability
mortality
rates.
Over
past
three
decades,
therapeutic
outcomes
have
plateaued,
underscoring
critical
need
for
innovative
targets.
Solute
carrier
(SLC)
family
transporters
been
implicated
progression
of
a
variety
tumors,
however,
their
specific
role
osteosarcoma
remains
poorly
understood.
The
single-cell
sequencing
data
from
GSE152048
GSE162454,
along
with
RNA-seq
TARGET
GSE21257
cohorts,
were
utilized
analysis
this
study.
LASSO
regression
was
conducted
to
identify
prognostic
genes
construct
an
SLC-related
signature.
Survival
ROC
evaluated
validity
ESTIMATE
CIBERSORT
Packages
assess
immune
infiltration
status.
Pseudotime
CellChat
analyses
performed
investigate
relationship
between
SLC7A1,
phenotypes,
microenvironment.
CCK8
assays,
EdU
staining,
colony
formation
Transwell
co-culture
systems
used
effects
SLC7A1
on
cell
proliferation,
metastasis,
macrophage
polarization.
Finally,
virtual
docking
identified
potential
drugs
targeting
SLC7A1.
SLCs
displayed
distinct
expression
patterns
across
various
types
within
microenvironment,
myeloid
cells
exhibiting
preference
amino
acid
uptake.
A
model
comprising
nine
constructed
via
regression,
showing
highest
hazard
ratio.
Multiple
analytical
algorithms
indicated
that
associated
checkpoint
gene
expression.
Single-cell
predominantly
expressed
correlated
characteristics.
also
regulate
interactions
macrophages,
as
well
modulate
function
through
multiple
pathways.
In
vitro
assays
survival
demonstrated
inhibition
suppressed
phenotype
cells,
correlating
poor
prognosis.
Co-culture
models
confirmed
involvement
screening
CETSA
Cepharanthine
inhibitors
signatures
can
be
evaluation
osteosarcoma.
Pharmacological
may
feasible
approach
Cancer Drug Resistance,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
remains
a
serious
threat
to
global
health,
with
rising
incidence
and
mortality
rates.
Therapeutic
options
for
advanced
HCC
are
quite
limited,
the
overall
prognosis
poor.
Recent
advancements
in
immunotherapy,
particularly
immune-checkpoint
blockade
(ICB)
targeting
anti-PD1/PD-L1
anti-CTLA4,
have
facilitated
paradigm
shift
cancer
treatment,
demonstrating
substantial
survival
benefits
across
various
types,
including
HCC.
However,
only
subset
of
patients
exhibit
favorable
response
ICB
therapy,
its
efficacy
is
often
hindered
by
development
resistance.
There
many
studies
explore
underlying
mechanisms
response.
In
this
review,
we
compiled
latest
progression
immunotherapies
systematically
summarized
sophisticated
which
components
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
regulate
resistance
therapy.
Additionally,
also
outlined
some
scientific
rationale
strategies
boost
antitumor
immunity
enhance
These
insights
may
serve
as
roadmap
future
research
help
improve
outcomes
patients.