PNAS Nexus,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(3)
Published: Feb. 3, 2023
Abstract
The
postmitotic
retina
is
highly
metabolic
and
the
photoreceptors
depend
on
aerobic
glycolysis
for
an
energy
source
cellular
anabolic
activities.
Lactate
dehydrogenase
A
(LDHA)
a
key
enzyme
in
glycolysis,
which
converts
pyruvate
to
lactate.
Here
we
show
that
cell-type-specific
actively
translating
mRNA
purification
by
ribosome
affinity
shows
predominant
expression
of
LDHA
rods
cones
LDHB
retinal
pigment
epithelium
Müller
cells.
We
genetic
ablation
resulted
diminished
visual
function,
loss
structure,
dorsal–ventral
patterning
cone-opsin
gradient.
Loss
increased
glucose
availability,
promoted
oxidative
phosphorylation,
upregulated
glutamine
synthetase
(GS),
neuron
survival
factor.
However,
lacking
cells
does
not
affect
function
mice.
Glucose
shortage
associated
with
diseases,
such
as
age-related
macular
degeneration
(AMD),
regulating
levels
may
have
therapeutic
relevance.
These
data
demonstrate
unique
unexplored
roles
maintenance
healthy
retina.
Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
82(7), P. 1267 - 1282
Published: Feb. 8, 2022
Abstract
Lactate
is
an
abundant
oncometabolite
in
the
tumor
environment.
In
prostate
cancer,
cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAF)
are
major
contributors
of
secreted
lactate,
which
can
be
taken
up
by
cancer
cells
to
sustain
mitochondrial
metabolism.
However,
how
lactate
impacts
transcriptional
regulation
tumors
has
yet
fully
elucidated.
Here,
we
describe
a
mechanism
CAF-secreted
able
increase
expression
genes
involved
lipid
metabolism
cells.
This
enhanced
intracellular
accumulation
droplets
(LD)
and
provided
acetyl
moieties
for
histone
acetylation,
establishing
regulatory
loop
between
metabolites
epigenetic
modification.
Inhibition
this
targeting
bromodomain
extraterminal
protein
family
acetylation
readers
suppressed
perilipin
2
(PLIN2),
crucial
component
LDs,
disrupting
lactate-dependent
metabolic
rewiring.
CAF-induced
metabolic–epigenetic
vivo
reduced
growth
metastasis
cells,
demonstrating
its
translational
relevance
as
therapeutic
target
cancer.
Clinically,
PLIN2
was
elevated
with
higher
Gleason
grade
castration-resistant
compared
primary
Overall,
these
findings
show
that
both
role
promoting
progression.
Significance:
work
shows
stromal-derived
induces
droplets,
stimulates
rewiring,
fosters
metastatic
potential
Experimental & Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
55(7), P. 1357 - 1370
Published: July 3, 2023
Abstract
Metabolic
reprogramming
and
epigenetic
modifications
are
hallmarks
of
cancer
cells.
In
cells,
metabolic
pathway
activity
varies
during
tumorigenesis
progression,
indicating
regulated
plasticity.
changes
often
closely
related
to
changes,
such
as
alterations
in
the
expression
or
epigenetically
modified
enzymes,
which
may
exert
a
direct
an
indirect
influence
on
cellular
metabolism.
Therefore,
exploring
mechanisms
underlying
regulating
tumor
cell
metabolism
is
important
for
further
understanding
pathogenesis.
Here,
we
mainly
focus
latest
studies
regulations,
including
glucose,
lipid
amino
acid
context,
then
emphasize
modifications.
Specifically,
discuss
role
played
by
DNA
methylation,
chromatin
remodeling,
noncoding
RNAs
histone
lactylation
growth
progression.
Finally,
summarize
prospects
potential
therapeutic
strategies
based
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Abstract
After
undergoing
metabolic
reprogramming,
tumor
cells
consume
additional
glutamine
to
produce
amino
acids,
nucleotides,
fatty
and
other
substances
facilitate
their
unlimited
proliferation.
As
such,
the
metabolism
of
is
intricately
linked
survival
progression
cancer
cells.
Consequently,
targeting
presents
a
promising
strategy
inhibit
growth
cell
development.
This
review
describes
uptake,
metabolism,
transport
in
its
pivotal
role
biosynthesis
more.
Furthermore,
we
have
also
summarized
impact
oncogenes
like
C-MYC
,
KRAS
HIF
p53
on
regulation
mechanisms
through
which
triggers
mTORC1
activation.
In
addition,
different
anti-cancer
agents
has
been
described
prospective
applications
are
assessed.
Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
68, P. 102966 - 102966
Published: Nov. 19, 2023
The
mystery
about
the
mechanistic
basis
of
disulfidptosis
has
recently
been
unraveled
and
shows
promise
as
an
effective
treatment
modality
for
triggering
cancer
cell
death.
However,
limited
understanding
role
in
tumor
progression
drug
sensitivity
hindered
development
disulfidptosis-targeted
therapy
combinations
with
other
therapeutic
strategies.
Here,
we
established
a
signature
model
to
estimate
status
approximately
10,000
samples
across
33
types
revealed
its
prognostic
value.
Then,
characterized
disulfidptosis-associated
molecular
features
identified
various
alterations
that
correlate
both
drug-resistant
drug-sensitive
responses
anti-tumor
drugs.
We
further
showed
vast
heterogeneity
among
760
lines
25
types.
experimentally
validated
score-high
are
more
susceptible
glucose
starvation-induced
compared
their
counterparts
low
scores.
Finally,
investigated
impact
on
response
induction
may
enhance
anti-cancer
drugs,
but
some
cases,
it
could
also
lead
resistance
cultured
cells.
Overall,
our
multi-omics
analysis
firstly
elucidates
comprehensive
profile
disulfidptosis-related
alterations,
prognosis,
potential
therapies
at
pan-cancer
level.
These
findings
uncover
opportunities
utilize
multiple
sensitivities
induced
by
disulfidptosis,
thereby
offering
practical
implications
clinical
therapy.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 778 - 778
Published: June 27, 2024
Antioxidants
play
a
pivotal
role
in
neutralizing
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
which
are
known
to
induce
oxidative
stress.
In
the
context
of
cancer
development,
cells
adeptly
maintain
elevated
levels
both
ROS
and
antioxidants
through
process
termed
"redox
reprogramming".
This
balance
optimizes
proliferative
influence
while
simultaneously
reducing
potential
for
cause
damage
cell.
some
cases,
adapted
antioxidant
machinery
can
hamper
efficacy
treatments
neoplastic
diseases,
representing
significant
facet
resistance
mechanisms
observed
therapy.
this
review,
we
outline
contribution
systems
therapeutic
resistance.
We
detail
fundamental
constituents
these
systems,
encompassing
central
regulatory
involving
transcription
factors
(of
particular
importance
is
KEAP1/NRF2
signaling
axis),
molecular
effectors
antioxidants,
auxiliary
responsible
NADPH
generation.
Furthermore,
present
recent
clinical
trials
based
on
targeted
treatment
cancer,
assessing
as
well
challenges
strategy
Additionally,
summarize
pressing
issues
field,
with
aim
illuminating
path
toward
emergence
novel
anticancer
approaches
by
orchestrating
redox
signaling.
The
tricarboxylic
acid
(TCA)
cycle
is
capable
of
providing
sufficient
energy
for
the
physiological
activities
under
aerobic
conditions.
Although
tumor
metabolic
reprogramming
places
glycolysis
in
a
dominant
position,
TCA
remains
indispensable
cells
as
hub
linkage
and
interconversion
glucose,
lipids,
certain
amino
acids.
intermediates
such
citrate,
α-ketoglutarate,
succinate,
fumarate
are
altered
tumors,
they
regulate
metabolism,
signal
transduction,
immune
environment
to
affect
tumorigenesis
progression.
This
article
provides
comprehensive
review
modifications
occurring
relation
cycle,
which
affects
pathogenesis
current
therapeutic
strategy
therapy
through
targeting
cancer
cells.