Epigenetics-targeted drugs: current paradigms and future challenges
Wanlin Dai,
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Xinbo Qiao,
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Yuanyuan Fang
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et al.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Epigenetics
governs
a
chromatin
state
regulatory
system
through
five
key
mechanisms:
DNA
modification,
histone
RNA
remodeling,
and
non-coding
regulation.
These
mechanisms
their
associated
enzymes
convey
genetic
information
independently
of
base
sequences,
playing
essential
roles
in
organismal
development
homeostasis.
Conversely,
disruptions
epigenetic
landscapes
critically
influence
the
pathogenesis
various
human
diseases.
This
understanding
has
laid
robust
theoretical
groundwork
for
developing
drugs
that
target
epigenetics-modifying
pathological
conditions.
Over
past
two
decades,
growing
array
small
molecule
targeting
such
as
methyltransferase,
deacetylase,
isocitrate
dehydrogenase,
enhancer
zeste
homolog
2,
have
been
thoroughly
investigated
implemented
therapeutic
options,
particularly
oncology.
Additionally,
numerous
epigenetics-targeted
are
undergoing
clinical
trials,
offering
promising
prospects
benefits.
review
delineates
epigenetics
physiological
contexts
underscores
pioneering
studies
on
discovery
implementation
drugs.
include
inhibitors,
agonists,
degraders,
multitarget
agents,
aiming
to
identify
practical
challenges
avenues
future
research.
Ultimately,
this
aims
deepen
epigenetics-oriented
strategies
further
application
settings.
Language: Английский
The Role of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Modulating the Immune Microenvironment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Mechanistic Insights and Therapeutic Potential
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 454 - 454
Published: March 20, 2025
Triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC)
is
a
highly
heterogeneous
and
aggressive
subtype
of
that
faces
therapeutic
challenges
due
to
shortage
effective
targeted
therapies.
The
complex
biology
TNBC
renders
its
clinical
management
fraught
with
difficulties,
especially
regarding
the
immune
microenvironment
tumor.
In
recent
years,
long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
have
been
recognized
as
important
gene
regulators
key
roles
in
tumor
development
microenvironmental
regulation.
Previous
studies
shown
lncRNAs
play
TNBC,
including
regulation
escape
function
tumor-infiltrating
cells.
However,
despite
increasing
research
on
lncRNAs,
there
are
still
many
unanswered
questions,
such
their
specific
mechanism
action
how
effectively
utilize
them
targets.
Therefore,
aim
this
study
was
review
mechanisms
microenvironment,
explore
regulatory
cell
infiltration,
prospects
potential
By
integrating
latest
results,
aims
provide
new
ideas
directions
for
future
treatment.
Language: Английский
Biological functions of 5-methylcytosine RNA-binding proteins and their potential mechanisms in human cancers
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
The
5-methylcytosine
(m5C)
modification
is
a
crucial
epigenetic
RNA
modification,
which
involved
in
the
post-transcriptional
regulation
of
genes.
It
plays
an
important
role
various
biological
processes,
including
cell
metabolism,
growth,
apoptosis,
and
tumorigenesis.
By
affecting
proliferation,
migration,
invasion,
drug
sensitivity
tumor
cells,
m5C
methylation
vital
part
initiation
progression
tumors
closely
associated
with
poor
prognosis.
m5C-related
proteins
are
categorized
into
three
functional
groups:
methyltransferases
(m5C
writers),
demethylases
erasers),
methyl-binding
readers).
This
paper
introduces
several
common
methodologies
for
detecting
methylation;
reviews
molecular
structure
functions
readers,
ALYREF,
YBX1,
YBX2,
RAD52,
YTHDF2,
FMRP,
SRSF2.
further
summarizes
their
roles
regulatory
mechanisms
tumors,
offering
novel
targets
insights
treatment.
Language: Английский
Comprehensive analysis of lipid metabolic signatures identified CEBPD promotes breast cancer cell proliferation
Yu Zhao,
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Huan He,
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Linyan Huang
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et al.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Breast
cancer
(BRCA)
remains
the
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
mortality
worldwide,
with
lipid
metabolism
emerging
as
a
critical
factor
in
tumor
progression
that
influences
cell
proliferation,
migration,
and
immune
response.
Insights
into
signatures
associated
genes
may
offer
new
prognostic
therapeutic
avenues.
In
this
study,
we
leveraged
scRNA-seq
bulk
transcriptome
data
to
assess
expression
patterns
significance
metabolism-related
BRCA.
Through
single-cell
transcriptomic
analysis
primary
BRCA
samples,
identified
specific
set
signature
constructed
risk
model
based
on
these
signatures.
This
enables
patient
stratification
by
scores,
supporting
an
integrated
metabolism,
landscape,
clinical
outcomes.
Importantly,
CEBPD,
ABCA1,
CYP27A1
independent
linked
functional
assays
revealing
inhibitory
role
for
CEBPD
proliferation.
Our
findings
underscore
influence
adipocytes
propose
potential
target
intervention.
study
provides
foundation
further
exploration
metabolism-based
strategies
enhance
Language: Английский
RNA modifications in cancer immune therapy: regulators of immune cells and immune checkpoints
Xiangyu Qin,
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Huali Liu,
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Qixuan Zhang
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
RNA
modifications
are
epigenetic
changes
that
alter
the
structure
and
function
of
molecules,
playing
a
crucial
role
in
onset,
progression,
treatment
cancer.
Immune
checkpoint
inhibitor
(ICI)
therapies,
particularly
PD-1
blockade
anti-CTLA-4
treatments,
have
changed
landscape
virous
cancers,
showing
great
potential
different
cancer
patients,
but
sensitivity
to
these
therapies
is
limited
certain
individuals.
This
review
offers
comprehensive
survey
functions
therapeutic
implications
four
principal
modifications,
highlighting
significance
m6A
realms
immune
cells
tumor
immunotherapy.
starts
by
providing
foundational
summary
roles
assume
within
cell
community,
focusing
on
T
cells,
NK
macrophages,
dendritic
cells.
We
then
discuss
how
influence
intricate
regulatory
mechanisms
governing
expression,
modulation
ICI
efficacy,
prediction
outcomes,
drug
targeting
genes
regulated
modifications.
Finally,
we
explore
gene
editing,
vaccines,
adoptive
offering
valuable
insights
into
use
Language: Английский