Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(20), P. 3438 - 3438
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Small
cell
lung
cancer
(SCLC)
is
a
lethal
form
of
with
few
treatment
options
and
high
rate
relapse.
While
SCLC
initially
sensitive
to
first-line
DNA-damaging
chemo-
radiotherapy,
relapse
disease
almost
universally
therapy-resistant.
As
result,
there
has
been
interest
in
understanding
the
mechanisms
therapeutic
resistance
this
disease.
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.
European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
267, P. 116209 - 116209
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Our
previous
research
has
revealed
phosphoglycerate
kinase
1
(PGK1)
enhances
tumorigenesis
and
sorafenib
resistance
of
kidney
renal
clear
cell
carcinoma
(KIRC)
by
regulating
glycolysis,
so
that
PGK1
is
a
promising
drug
target.
Herein
we
performed
structure-based
virtual
screening
series
anticancer
pharmaceutical
experiments
in
vitro
vivo
to
identify
novel
small-molecule
PGK1-targeted
compounds.
As
results,
the
compounds
CHR-6494
Z57346765
were
screened
confirmed
specifically
bind
significantly
reduced
metabolic
enzyme
activity
which
inhibited
KIRC
proliferation
dose-dependent
manner.
While
showed
greater
anti-KIRC
efficacy
fewer
side
effects
than
on
nude
mouse
xenograft
model.
Mechanistically,
CHR-9464
impeded
glycolysis
decreasing
suppressed
histone
H3T3
phosphorylation
inhibit
proliferation.
induced
expression
changes
genes
related
metabolism,
DNA
replication
cycle.
Overall,
two
inhibitors,
Z57346765,
for
first
time
discovered
their
potent
suppressing
glycolysis.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 423 - 423
Published: March 29, 2024
Diabetic
retinopathy
(DR)
is
the
leading
cause
of
visual
impairment
and
blindness
among
working-age
population.
Microglia,
resident
immune
cells
in
retina,
are
recognized
as
crucial
drivers
DR
process.
Microglia
activation
a
tightly
regulated
immunometabolic
In
early
stages
DR,
M1
phenotype
commonly
shifts
from
oxidative
phosphorylation
to
aerobic
glycolysis
for
energy
production.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
microglia
not
only
engage
specific
metabolic
pathways
but
also
rearrange
their
oxidation-reduction
(redox)
system.
This
redox
adaptation
supports
reprogramming
offers
potential
therapeutic
strategies
using
antioxidants.
Here,
we
provide
an
overview
recent
insights
into
involvement
reactive
oxygen
species
distinct
roles
played
by
key
cellular
antioxidant
pathways,
including
NADPH
oxidase
2
system,
which
promotes
via
enhanced
glucose
transporter
4
translocation
cell
membrane
through
AKT/mTOR
pathway,
well
thioredoxin
nuclear
factor
E2-related
systems,
maintain
anti-inflammatory
state.
Therefore,
highlight
targeting
modulation
microglial
metabolism
offer
new
concepts
treatment.
Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
39(3)
Published: Feb. 23, 2025
ABSTRACT
Radiotherapy
is
a
cornerstone
of
lung
cancer
management,
though
its
efficacy
frequently
undermined
by
intrinsic
and
acquired
radioresistance.
This
review
examines
the
complexity
tumors,
highlighting
their
potential
as
reservoir
novel
targets
for
radiosensitization.
Ionizing
radiation
(IR)
primarily
exerts
effects
through
oxidative
damage
DNA
double‐strand
breaks
(DSBs).
Lung
cells,
however,
develop
mutations
that
enhance
response
(DDR)
suppress
cell
death
pathways.
Additionally,
interactions
between
tumor
cells
microenvironment
(TME)
components—including
immune
stromal
molecular
mediators
such
cytokines,
chemokines,
growth
factors—contribute
to
resistance
against
IR.
Understanding
these
intricate
relationships
reveals
improve
radiotherapy
outcomes.
Promising
include
DDR
pathways,
immunosuppressive
molecules,
hypoxia,
proangiogenic
mediators,
other
key
signaling
discusses
emerging
strategies,
combining
with
immunomodulators,
hypoxia
inhibitors,
DDR‐targeting
agents,
innovative
approaches.
By
offering
comprehensive
analysis
TME,
this
underscores
opportunities
effectiveness
targeted
radiosensitization
strategies.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
The
rising
trend
in
global
cancer
incidence
has
caused
widespread
concern,
one
of
the
main
reasons
being
aging
population.
Statistical
data
show
that
and
mortality
rates
a
clear
upward
with
age.
Although
there
is
commonality
between
dysregulated
nutrient
sensing,
which
features
aging,
metabolic
reprogramming
tumor
cells,
specific
regulatory
relationship
not
clear.
This
manuscript
intends
to
comprehensively
analyze
senescence
reprogramming;
as
well
reveal
impact
key
factors
leading
cellular
on
tumorigenesis.
In
addition,
this
review
summarizes
current
intervention
strategies
targeting
sensing
pathways,
clinical
cases
treating
tumors
characteristics
existing
nanodelivery
research
strategies.
Finally,
it
also
suggests
sensible
dietary
habits
for
those
who
wish
combat
aging.
conclusion,
attempts
sort
out
link
metabolism
provide
new
ideas
treatment.