Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Background
Recently,
cancer
neuroscience
has
become
the
focus
for
scientists.
Interactions
between
nervous
system
and
(both
systemic
local)
can
regulate
tumorigenesis,
progression,
treatment
resistance,
compromise
of
anti-cancer
immunity,
provocation
tumor-promoting
inflammation.
We
assessed
related
research
on
through
bibliometric
analysis
explored
status
hotspots
from
2020
to
2024.
Methods
Publications
retrieved
Web
Science
Core
Collection.
CiteSpace,
VOSviewer,
Scimago
Graphica
were
used
analyze
visualize
result.
Results
A
total
744
publications
retrieved,
with
an
upward
trend
in
overall
number
articles
published
over
last
5
years.
As
it
highest
(
n
=
242)
citations
(average
13.63
per
article),
United
States
holds
absolute
voice
field
neuroscience.
The
most
productive
organizations
journals
Shanghai
Jiaotong
University
24)
Cancers
45),
respectively.
Monje
M
(H-index
53),
Hondermarck
H
42),
Amit
39)
three
researchers
who
have
contributed
field.
From
a
global
perspective,
comprise
nerve/neuron-tumor
cell
interactions,
crosstalk
other
components
tumor
microenvironment
(such
as
immune
cells),
well
impact
tumors
therapies
function.
Conclusion
European
countries
are
dominating
neuroscience,
while
developing
such
China
growing
rapidly
but
limited
impact.
next
focal
point
this
is
likely
be
neurotrophic
factors.
Cancer
still
its
infancy,
which
means
that
many
interactions
mechanisms
not
yet
fully
understood.
Further
investigation
necessary
probe
subpopulations
microenvironment.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
120(47)
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Neurotransmitter
receptors
are
increasingly
recognized
to
play
important
roles
in
anti-tumor
immunity.
The
expression
of
the
ion
channel
N-methyl-D-aspartate
receptor
(NMDAR)
on
macrophages
was
reported,
but
role
NMDAR
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
remains
unknown.
Here,
we
show
that
activation
triggered
calcium
influx
and
reactive
oxygen
species
production,
which
fueled
immunosuppressive
activities
tumor-associated
(TAMs)
hepatocellular
sarcoma
fibrosarcoma
settings.
antagonists,
MK-801,
memantine,
magnesium,
effectively
suppressed
these
processes
TAMs.
Single-cell
RNA
sequencing
analysis
revealed
blocking
functionally
metabolically
altered
TAM
phenotypes,
such
they
could
better
promote
T
cell-
Natural
killer
(NK)
cell-mediated
Treatment
with
antagonists
combination
anti-PD-1
antibody
led
elimination
majority
established
preclinical
liver
tumors.
Thus,
our
study
uncovered
an
unknown
for
regulating
TME
provided
a
rationale
targeting
immunotherapy.
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: March 31, 2025
Head
and
neck
cancer
(HNC)
is
an
aggressive
malignancy
with
significant
effects
on
the
innervation.
Not
only
it
at
top
of
spectrum
a
dismal
prognosis,
but
also
imposes
considerable
stress
patients
society
owing
to
frequent
neurological
symptoms.
With
progress
in
neuroscience,
interactions
between
HNC
nervous
system,
as
well
underlying
mechanisms,
have
become
increasingly
clear.
Compelling
evidence
suggests
communication
information
nerve
cells
devastation
system
tumor
growth.
However,
thorough
grasp
neuroscience
has
been
severely
constrained
by
intricacy
fragmented
research.
This
review
comprehensively
organizes
summarizes
latest
research
crosstalk
system.
It
aims
clarify
various
aspects
HNC,
including
physiology,
progression,
treatment
cancer.
Furthermore,
opportunities
challenges
are
discussed,
which
offers
fresh
perspectives
diagnosis
management.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(8), P. 1733 - 1733
Published: April 12, 2025
Cancer
is
the
second
leading
cause
of
death
in
world,
with
scientific
evidence
indicating
that
enzymes
aromatase
and
cyclooxygenase
2
are
upregulated
several
types
cancer.
Over
past
30
years,
natural
compounds
have
played
a
crucial
role
cancer
chemotherapy,
to
date,
many
phytocompounds
been
reported
interact
these
enzymes,
inhibiting
their
activity.
Notably,
found
Rosmarinus
officinalis
L.,
medicinal
plant
native
Mediterranean
region
cultivated
around
shown
ability
enzymes.
This
review
examines
main
contained
L.
as
potential
anticancer
agents
acting
on
cyclooxygenase-2.
Acta Neuropathologica Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: April 30, 2025
Gliomas
and
brain
metastases
are
notorious
for
their
dismal
prognosis
low
survival
rates,
a
challenge
exacerbated
by
our
incomplete
grasp
of
the
complex
dynamics
that
govern
cancers.
Recently,
groundbreaking
paradigm
shift
has
emerged,
highlighting
crucial
role
synaptic
communication
between
neurons
tumor
cells
in
reshaping
neuronal
signaling
to
favor
growth.
This
review
delves
into
pivotal
interplay
mechanisms,
focusing
on
excitatory
glutamatergic
inhibitory
GABAergic
pathways.
Glutamatergic
synapses
utilize
glutamate
propagate
signals,
while
employ
gamma-aminobutyric
acid
(GABA)
inhibit
firing.
can
be
broadly
classified
ionotropic
(NMDAR,
AMPAR
kainite
receptors)
metabotropic
subtypes.
The
harmonious
orchestration
these
types
is
essential
normal
function,
dysregulation
implicated
neurodegenerative
disorders
such
as
Alzheimer's
disease
epilepsy.
Emerging
evidence
reveals
glioma
metastatic
exploit
pathways
neurotransmitters
enhance
proliferation
survival.
In
this
review,
we
will
first
explore
intricate
mechanisms
underlying
signaling.
Next,
summarize
recent
advancements
understanding
how
cancer
hijack
advantage.
Finally,
propose
novel
therapeutic
strategies
aimed
at
disrupting
aberrant
neuron-tumor
communication,
offering
potential
treatment
combating
otherwise
incurable
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: May 5, 2025
A
growing
body
of
research
suggests
a
bidirectional
interaction
between
cancer
and
the
nervous
system.
Neural
cells
exert
their
effects
on
tumors
by
secreting
neurotransmitters
cell
adhesion
molecules,
which
interact
with
specific
receptors
tumor
to
modulate
behavior.
Conversely,
tumor-secreted
factors,
particularly
including
inflammatory
can
alter
neural
activity
increase
neuronal
excitability,
potentially
contributing
neurological
manifestations
such
as
epilepsy.
The
immune
system
also
serves
crucial
intermediary
in
indirect
communication
These
insights
have
opened
promising
avenues
for
novel
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
both
associated
complications.
In
this
review,
we
synthesized
key
biological
mechanisms
underlying
cancer-nervous
interactions
that
emerged
over
past
decade.
We
outline
molecular
cellular
pathways
mediating
cross-talk
explore
clinical
implications
suppress
growth
metastasis,
mitigate
complications
arising
from
progression,
response
through
regulation
context
therapy.
Materials Today Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22, P. 100311 - 100311
Published: Jan. 21, 2023
Mounting
evidence
indicates
that
the
nervous
system
plays
a
central
function
in
pathogenesis.
To
study
association
of
diseases,
tools
allow
delicate
control
neural
behavior
are
crucial.
Wireless
electrical
modulation
cells
via
opto-stimulation
is
an
emerging
approach
to
trigger
and
behavior.
Furthermore,
imitate
highly
organized
natural
network,
neurite
outgrowth
needs
be
guided
achieve
directionality.
This
work
successfully
combines
bionic
fibers
with
nano-groove
topography
evident
opto-response
guide
outgrowth.
With
excellent
biocompatibility,
opto-responsive
spatiotemporally
controlled
PC12
Transient
photocurrent
measurement
revealed
this
effect
was
attributed
anodic
faradaic
photocurrents.
fiber
has
great
potential
act
as
tool
system/disease
interaction.