European Journal of Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
55(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
fate
of
immune
cells
is
fundamentally
linked
to
their
metabolic
program,
which
also
influenced
by
the
landscape
environment.
tumor
microenvironment
represents
a
unique
system
for
intercellular
interactions,
where
tumor‐derived
metabolites
suppress
effector
CD8
+
T
and
promote
tumor‐promoting
macrophages,
reinforcing
an
immune‐suppressive
niche.
This
review
will
discuss
recent
advancements
in
metabolism
research,
exploring
interplay
between
various
effects
on
within
microenvironment.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Abstract
Cancers
of
the
digestive
system
are
major
contributors
to
global
cancer-associated
morbidity
and
mortality,
accounting
for
35%
annual
cases
cancer
deaths.
The
etiologies,
molecular
features,
therapeutic
management
these
entities
highly
heterogeneous
complex.
Over
last
decade,
genomic
functional
studies
have
provided
unprecedented
insights
into
biology
cancers,
identifying
genetic
drivers
tumor
progression
key
interaction
points
cells
with
immune
system.
This
knowledge
is
continuously
translated
novel
treatment
concepts
targets,
which
dynamically
reshaping
landscape
tumors.
In
this
review,
we
provide
a
concise
overview
etiology
pathology
six
most
common
cancers
system,
including
esophageal,
gastric,
biliary
tract,
pancreatic,
hepatocellular,
colorectal
cancers.
We
comprehensively
describe
current
stage-dependent
pharmacological
malignancies,
chemo-,
targeted,
immunotherapy.
For
each
entity,
an
recent
advancements
research
progress.
Finally,
how
heterogeneity
evasion
deepen
our
understanding
therapy
resistance
outlook
on
innovative
strategies
that
will
shape
future
CAR-T
cell
therapy,
antibody-drug
conjugates
targeted
therapies.
Amino Acids,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
57(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
Taurine,
although
not
a
coding
amino
acid,
is
the
most
common
free
acid
in
body.
Taurine
has
multiple
and
complex
functions
protecting
mitochondria
against
oxidative-nitrosative
stress.
In
this
comprehensive
review
paper,
we
introduce
novel
potential
role
for
taurine
from
deuterium
(heavy
hydrogen)
toxicity.
This
can
be
of
crucial
impact
to
either
normal
or
cancer
cells
that
have
highly
different
mitochondrial
redox
status.
Deuterium
an
isotope
hydrogen
with
neutron
as
well
proton,
making
it
about
twice
heavy
hydrogen.
We
first
explain
important
gut
microbiome
sulfomucin
barrier
play
management.
describe
synergistic
effects
protect
deleterious
accumulation
mitochondria,
which
disrupts
ATP
synthesis
by
ATPase
pumps.
Moreover,
taurine’s
derivatives,
N-chlorotaurine
(NCT)
N-bromotaurine
(NBrT),
produced
through
spontaneous
reaction
hypochlorite
hypobromite,
fascinating
regulatory
roles
oxidative
stress
beyond.
how
could
potentially
alleviate
stress,
primarily
metabolic
collaboration
among
various
microflora
produce
depleted
nutrients
water,
way
leaky
barrier,
inflammatory
bowel
disease,
colon
cancer.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Abstract・Background:
Malignant
glioblastoma
exhibits
cellular
senescence
characterized
by
changing
tumor
microenvironment.
Solute
carrier
family
6
member
(SLC6A6),
a
multichannel
transmembrane
protein,
plays
crucial
role
in
regulating
cell
proliferation,
apoptosis,
differentiation
and
However,
the
molecular
mechanism
of
SLC6A6
remains
unknown.
Our
study
aimed
to
elucidate
regulatory
mechanisms
proliferation
cells.
・Methods:
Expression
was
examined
samples
from
50
patients
with
glioblastoma,
associations
between
expression
survival
outcome
were
evaluated
using
Kaplan–Meier
Cox
regression
analyses.
To
investigate
SLC6A6,
we
used
short
hairpin
RNA
(shRNA)
overexpression
vector
construct
SLC6A6-knockdown
-overexpression
cells,
respectively.
The
confirmed
vitro
an
orthotopic
mouse
model.
・Results:
Patients
high
had
worse
prognosis.
Downregulation
protein
inhibited
malignant
phenotypes
cells
vitro.
In
addition,
affected
directly
binding
CSK
its
N-terminal
cytoplasmic
domain,
thereby
enhancing
AKT
phosphorylation.
Furthermore,
knockdown
growth
shortened
xenograft
・Conclusion:
SLC6A6
can
promote
progression
inhibit
affecting
CSK/AKT/FoxO1
signaling
pathway.
might
be
valuable
biomarker
treatment
glioblastoma.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Background
Ferroptosis
is
a
cell
death
mode
caused
by
excessive
accumulation
of
lipid
peroxides
disturbance
intracellular
metabolic
pathway,
which
closely
related
to
iron
and
cholesterol
metabolism
homeostasis.
Its
regulation
within
the
hypoxic
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
has
potential
improve
effectiveness
immunotherapy.
The
predictive
role
ferroptosis
in
gastric
cancer
(GC)
hypoxia
TME,
particularly
relation
TME
immune
infiltration,
not
been
fully
explained.
Methods
By
analyzing
mRNA
expression
data
hypoxia-related
genes,
prediction
model
was
constructed
evaluate
further
value
clinical
characteristics,
immunotherapy
efficacy
cancer,
essential
genes
were
validated.
Results
Two
distinct
molecular
states
ferroptosis-hypoxia
identified
GC.
Notably,
patients
with
high
risk
scores
(FHRS)
displayed
significant
levels
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
associated
unfavorable
prognosis,
increased
chemoresistance,
heightened
immunosuppression.
Conclusions
This
study
demonstrates
that
under
conditions
significantly
affects
modulation
microenvironment.
FHRS
can
independently
predict
prognosis
cancer.
Assessing
status
individual
will
help
selecting
more
suitable
regimens
providing
better
understanding
characteristics
predicting
immunotherapeutic
outcomes.
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