Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Feb. 7, 2023
Abstract
Although
dysregulated
HMMR
is
linked
to
prostate
cancer
(PCa)
prognosis,
the
precise
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
Here,
we
sought
elucidate
role
of
in
PCa
progression
as
well
underlying
mechanism.
Herein,
found
that
upregulation
frequently
observed
samples
and
was
associated
with
poor
prognosis.
Additionally,
significantly
promoted
proliferation
metastasis
through
gain-
loss-of
function
approaches
vitro
vivo.
Mechanistically,
may
interact
AURKA
elevated
protein
level
inhibiting
ubiquitination-mediated
degradation,
which
subsequently
activated
mTORC2/AKT
pathway
ensure
reinforcement
progression.
Moreover,
upregulated
E2F1
caused
from
sustained
activation
turn
transcription
factor
promote
transcription,
thereby
forming
a
positive
feedback
loop
trigger
Importantly,
administration
mTOR
inhibitor
partially
antagonised
HMMR-mediated
In
summary,
not
only
reveal
novel
possible
post-translation
mechanism
mediated
by
involved
regulation,
but
also
describe
contributes
deterioration,
suggesting
serve
potential
promising
therapeutic
target
PCa.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 194 - 194
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Prostate
cancer
is
one
of
the
most
common
diseases
among
men
worldwide
and
continues
to
pose
a
serious
threat
health.
This
review
shows
history
new
developments
in
management
prostate
cancer,
with
an
emphasis
on
range
therapeutic
approaches,
such
as
hormone
therapy,
radiation
surgery,
innovative
targeted
therapeutics.
The
evolution
these
treatments
examined
light
clinical
outcomes,
patient
quality
life,
emerging
resistance
mechanisms,
recently
shown
vitamin
D-based
strategies.
New
that
have
potential
increase
survival
rates
reduce
side
effects
are
also
discussed,
including
PARP
inhibitors
(PARPis),
immunotherapy,
tailored
medication.
Additionally,
use
biomarkers
sophisticated
imaging
methods
decision-making
explored,
focus
how
tools
might
improve
care.
absolute
necessity
for
multidisciplinary
approach
improving
treatment
strategies
becoming
more
apparent
our
understanding
biology
deepens.
ensures
patients
receive
customized
medicines
fit
their
unique
profiles.
Future
avenues
investigation
will
resolving
issues
dealing
efficacy
results,
ultimately
leading
disease
cure
patients.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Background
There
are
discrepancies
between
the
results
of
different
studies
regarding
prognostic
role
circulating
Chromogranin
A
(CgA)
in
prostate
cancer.
Therefore,
we
conducted
a
meta-analysis
available
findings
to
explore
value
prognosis
Methods
We
systematically
searched
PubMed,
Embase,
Web
Science,
Cochrane
Library,
and
Clinical
Trials
databases
for
on
relationship
CgA
survival
outcomes
cancer
from
inception
until
December
2024,
focused
articles
detecting
CgA,
with
primary
endpoints
being
overall
(OS),
progression-free
(PFS).
Results
Of
2049
retrieved,
10
met
our
inclusion
criteria,
involving
total
1445
patients.
Elevated
was
associated
poorer
OS
(HR=1.82,
95%
CI:
1.38–2.41;
p<0.001)
PFS
(HR=2.04,
1.42–2.94;
p<0.001).
However,
no
correlation
found
post-treatment
changes
(HR=0.95,
0.66–1.37;
p=0.767).
Conclusion
Circulating
is
predictive
marker
poor
sample
size
current
study
small
larger
needed
further
validate
this
future.
Molecules and Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100193 - 100193
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Prostate
cancer
is
one
of
the
most
common
malignancies
in
men,
with
cases
initially
responding
to
androgen
deprivation
therapy
(ADT).
However,
a
significant
number
patients
eventually
develop
castration-resistant
prostate
(CRPC),
an
aggressive
form
disease.
Although
AR
pathway
inhibitors
target
receptor
(AR)
signaling,
and
have
extended
survival
CRPC,
prolonged
treatment
can
lead
emergence
neuroendocrine
(NEPC),
lethal
subtype
characterized
by
expression
markers
reduced
activity.
The
transition
from
adenocarcinoma
NEPC
driven
lineage
plasticity,
wherein
cells
adopt
phenotype
evade
treatment.
Consequently,
face
poor
clinical
outcomes
limited
effective
options.
To
improve
outcomes,
it
crucial
understand
molecular
mechanisms
driving
development.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
role
transcription
factors
process
explore
their
potential
as
therapeutic
targets.
IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
The
tumor
microenvironment
is
a
complex
ecosystem
composed
of
diverse
cell
types,
extracellular
matrix
components,
growth
factors,
and
cytokines.
dynamic
interactions
within
this
not
only
facilitate
but
also
contribute
to
the
establishment
metastatic
niches
in
distant
organs.
Furthermore,
presence
specific
TME
components
can
either
promote
or
inhibit
cancer
migration,
underscoring
importance
targeting
these
elements
therapeutic
strategies.
This
review
seeks
elucidate
critical
influence
on
metastasis
examines
potential
targeted
approaches.
By
integrating
recent
research
insights,
offers
thorough
understanding
interplay
between
metastasis,
serving
as
valuable
reference
for
future
investigations.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 851 - 851
Published: Feb. 18, 2022
Prostate
cancer
(PCa)
is
the
most
commonly
diagnosed
malignant
neoplasm
in
men
Western
world.
Localized
low-risk
PCa
has
an
excellent
prognosis
thanks
to
effective
local
treatments;
however,
despite
incorporation
of
new
therapeutic
strategies,
metastatic
remains
incurable
mainly
due
disease
heterogeneity
and
development
resistance
therapy.
The
mechanisms
underlying
progression
therapy
are
multiple
include
metabolic
reprogramming,
especially
relation
lipid
metabolism,
as
well
epigenetic
remodelling,
both
which
enable
cells
adapt
dynamic
changes
tumour.
Interestingly,
metabolism
epigenetics
interconnected.
Metabolism
can
regulate
through
direct
influence
metabolites
on
processes,
while
control
by
directly
or
indirectly
regulating
expression
genes.
Moreover,
epidemiological
studies
suggest
association
between
a
high-fat
diet,
alter
availability
metabolites,
progression.
Here,
we
review
alterations
PCa,
before
focusing
that
connect
them.
We
also
discuss
diet
this
scenario.
This
information
may
help
identify
prognostic
predictive
biomarkers
targetable
vulnerabilities.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 10, 2022
Prostate
cancer
is
a
major
health
issue
in
western
countries
and
the
second
leading
cause
of
death
American
men.
depends
on
androgen
receptor
(AR),
transcriptional
factor
critical
for
prostate
growth
progression.
Castration
by
surgery
or
medical
treatment
reduces
levels,
resulting
prostatic
atrophy
regression.
Thus,
metastatic
cancers
are
initially
managed
with
deprivation
therapy.
Unfortunately,
rapidly
relapse
after
castration
therapy
progress
to
disease
stage
called
castration-resistant
(CRPC).
Currently,
clinical
CRPCs
focused
suppressing
AR
activity
antagonists
like
Enzalutamide
reducing
production
Abiraterone.
In
practice,
these
treatments
fail
yield
curative
benefit
CRPC
patients
part
due
gene
mutations
splicing
variations,
reactivation.
It
conceivable
that
eliminating
protein
cells
promising
solution
provide
potential
outcome.
Multiple
strategies
have
emerged,
several
potent
agents
reduce
levels
were
reported
eliminate
xenograft
tumor
preclinical
models
via
distinct
mechanisms,
including
proteasome-mediated
degradation,
heat-shock
inhibition,
suppression,
blockage
nuclear
localization,
N-terminal
suppression.
A
few
small
chemical
compounds
undergoing
trials
combined
existing
antagonists.
elimination
enhanced
mRNA
degradation
realistic
avoiding
reactivation
during
cancers.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Sept. 15, 2022
Abstract
The
androgen
receptor
(AR)
signaling
inhibitor
enzalutamide
(enza)
is
one
of
the
principal
treatments
for
metastatic
castration-resistant
prostate
cancer
(CRPC).
Several
emergent
enza
clinical
resistance
mechanisms
have
been
described,
including
lineage
plasticity
in
which
tumors
manifest
reduced
dependency
on
AR.
To
improve
our
understanding
resistance,
herein
we
analyze
transcriptomes
matched
biopsies
from
men
with
CRPC
obtained
prior
to
treatment
and
at
progression
(
n
=
21).
RNA-sequencing
analysis
demonstrates
that
does
not
induce
marked,
sustained
changes
tumor
transcriptome
most
patients.
However,
three
patients’
show
evidence
plasticity.
transcription
factor
E2F1
pathways
linked
stemness
are
highly
activated
baseline
patients
whose
undergo
We
find
a
gene
signature
enriched
these
strongly
associated
poor
survival
independent
patient
cohorts
risk
castration-induced
patient-derived
xenograft
models,
suggesting
harboring
this
expression
program
may
be
particular
mediated
by
outcomes.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 6, 2023
Abstract
SLC12A5,
a
neuron-specific
potassium-chloride
co-transporter,
has
been
reported
to
promote
tumor
progression,
however,
the
underlying
mechanism
remains
unclear.
Here
we
report
that
SLC12A5
functions
as
an
oncogene
progression
and
castration
resistance
of
prostate
cancer
through
N6-methyladenosine
(m
6
A)
reader
YTHDC1
transcription
factor
HOXB13.
We
have
shown
level
was
increased
in
cancer,
comparison
its
normal
counterparts,
further
elevated
castration-resistant
(CRPC).
The
enhanced
expression
mRNA
associated
with
neuroendocrine
(NEPC)
poor
survival
cancer.
Furthermore,
demonstrated
promoted
development
addition
cell
proliferation
migration.
Interestingly,
detected
nucleus
formed
complex
nuclear
m
A
YTHDC1,
which
turn
upregulated
HOXB13
progression.
Therefore,
our
findings
reveal
how
cotransporter
promotes
provide
therapeutic
opportunity
for
apply
neurological
disorder
drug
inhibitors.