Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 20, 2025
Abstract
Colorectal
cancer
stem
cells
(CCSCs)
play
a
critical
role
in
mediating
chemoresistance.
Lactylation
is
post-translational
modification
induced
by
lactate
that
regulates
gene
expression.
However,
whether
lactylation
affects
the
chemoresistance
of
CCSCs
remains
unknown.
Here,
we
demonstrate
histone
enhances
CCSC
both
vitro
and
vivo.
Furthermore,
our
findings
showed
p300
catalyzes
H4
at
K12,
whereas
HDAC1
facilitates
its
delactylation
CCSCs.
Notably,
H4K12
(H4K12la)
upregulates
GCLC
expression
inhibits
ferroptosis
CCSCs,
inhibition
or
LDHA
decreases
H4K12la
levels,
thereby
increasing
chemosensitivity
Additionally,
inhibitor
BSO
promotes
sensitizes
to
oxaliplatin.
Taken
together,
these
suggest
inhibit
signaling,
thus
enhancing
These
provide
new
insights
into
relationship
between
cellular
metabolism
potential
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
p300,
LDHA,
GCLC.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(19)
Published: March 13, 2024
Abstract
Temozolomide
(TMZ)
resistance
remains
the
major
obstacle
in
treatment
of
glioblastoma
(GBM).
Lactylation
is
a
novel
post‐translational
modification
that
involved
various
tumors.
However,
whether
lactylation
plays
role
GBM
TMZ
unclear.
Here
it
found
histone
H3K9
(H3K9la)
confers
via
LUC7L2‐mediated
intron
7
retention
MLH1.
Mechanistically,
upregulated
recurrent
tissues
and
TMZ‐resistant
cells,
mainly
concentrated
H3K9.
Combined
multi‐omics
analysis,
including
CUT&Tag,
SLAM‐seq,
RNA‐seq,
reveals
significantly
enriched
LUC7L2
promoter
activates
transcription
to
promote
its
expression.
mediates
MLH1
reduce
expression,
thereby
inhibit
mismatch
repair
(MMR),
ultimately
leading
resistance.
Of
note,
identified
clinical
anti‐epileptic
drug,
stiripentol,
which
can
cross
blood–brain
barrier
lactate
dehydrogenase
A/B
(LDHA/B)
activity,
acts
as
inhibitor
renders
cells
more
sensitive
vitro
vivo.
These
findings
not
only
shed
light
on
mechanism
but
also
provide
potential
combined
therapeutic
strategy
for
treatment.
Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
84(21), P. 3589 - 3601
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Abstract
Recently
discovered
epigenetic
modification
lysine
lactylation
contributes
to
tumor
development
and
progression
in
several
types
of
cancer.
In
addition
the
tumor-intrinsic
effects,
histone
may
mediate
microenvironment
remodeling
immune
evasion.
this
study,
we
observed
elevated
pan–lysine
H3
18
(H3K18la)
levels
non–small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
tissues,
which
was
positively
correlated
with
poor
patient
prognosis.
Interruption
glycolysis
by
2-deoxy-D-glucose
oxamate
treatment
silencing
lactate
dehydrogenase
A
B
reduced
H3K18la
circumvented
evasion
NSCLC
cells
enhancing
CD8+
T-cell
cytotoxicity.
Mechanistically,
directly
activated
transcription
pore
membrane
protein
121
(POM121),
enhanced
MYC
nuclear
transport
direct
binding
CD274
promoter
induce
PD-L1
expression.
a
mouse
xenograft
model,
combination
therapy
inhibitor
an
anti-PD-1
antibody
induced
intratumoral
function
exhibited
strong
antitumor
efficacy.
Overall,
work
revealed
that
potentiates
escape
activating
POM121/MYC/PD-L1
pathway,
offers
insights
into
role
posttranslational
modifications
carcinogenesis
provides
rationale
for
developing
epigenetic-targeted
strategy
treating
NSCLC.
Significance:
H3K18
supports
immunosuppression
non-small
inducing
POM121
increase
activity
expression,
can
be
reversed
metabolic
reprogramming
immunotherapy
treatment.
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(5), P. 1833 - 1854
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
Warburg
Effect
is
one
of
the
most
well-known
cancer
hallmarks.This
metabolic
pattern
centered
on
lactate
has
extremely
complex
effects
various
aspects
tumor
microenvironment,
including
remodeling,
immune
suppression,
cell
migration,
and
drug
resistance
development.Based
accumulating
evidence,
metabolites
are
likely
to
participate
in
regulation
biological
processes
microenvironment
form
a
feedback
loop.Therefore,
further
revealing
key
mechanism
lactate-mediated
oncological
reasonable
scientific
idea.The
discovery
refinement
histone
lactylation
recent
years
laid
firm
foundation
for
above
idea.Histone
post-translational
modification
that
occurs
at
lysine
sites
histones.Specific
enzymes,
known
as
"writers"
"erasers",
catalyze
addition
or
removal,
respectively,
lactacyl
group
target
sites.An
increasing
number
investigations
have
reported
this
multiple
cellular
procedures.In
review,
we
discuss
close
connection
between
series
tumorigenesis,
infiltration,
energy
metabolism.Finally,
review
provides
insightful
perspectives,
identifying
promising
avenues
exploration
potential
clinical
application
field
research.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Abstract
Histone
post-translational
modifications
(HPTMs),
as
one
of
the
core
mechanisms
epigenetic
regulation,
are
garnering
increasing
attention
due
to
their
close
association
with
onset
and
progression
diseases
potential
targeted
therapeutic
agents.
Advances
in
high-throughput
molecular
tools
abundance
bioinformatics
data
have
led
discovery
novel
HPTMs
which
similarly
affect
gene
expression,
metabolism,
chromatin
structure.
Furthermore,
a
growing
body
research
has
demonstrated
that
histone
also
play
crucial
roles
development
various
diseases,
including
cancers,
cardiovascular
infectious
psychiatric
disorders,
reproductive
system
diseases.
This
review
defines
nine
modifications:
lactylation,
citrullination,
crotonylation,
succinylation,
SUMOylation,
propionylation,
butyrylation,
2-hydroxyisobutyrylation,
2-hydroxybutyrylation.
It
comprehensively
introduces
modification
processes
these
HPTMs,
transcription,
replication,
DNA
repair
recombination,
structure,
well
involvement
promoting
occurrence
clinical
applications
targets
biomarkers.
Moreover,
this
provides
detailed
overview
HPTM
inhibitors
targeting
emerging
strategies
treatment
multiple
while
offering
insights
into
future
prospects
challenges.
Additionally,
we
briefly
introduce
techniques
field
research.
Clinical and Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3)
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
Heightened
lactate
production
in
cancer
cells
has
been
linked
to
various
cellular
mechanisms
such
as
angiogenesis,
hypoxia,
macrophage
polarisation
and
T‐cell
dysfunction.
The
lactate‐induced
lactylation
of
histone
lysine
residues
is
noteworthy,
it
functions
an
epigenetic
modification
that
directly
augments
gene
transcription
from
chromatin.
This
originating
effectively
fosters
a
reliance
on
transcription,
thereby
expediting
tumour
progression
development.
Herein,
this
review
explores
the
correlation
between
characteristics,
revealing
innovative
process
enhances
vulnerability
malignancy.
Moreover,
imperative
acknowledge
paramount
importance
acknowledging
therapeutic
methodologies
for
proficiently
managing
by
precisely
targeting
signalling.
comprehensive
illuminates
crucial
yet
inadequately
investigated
aspect
lactylation,
providing
valuable
insights
into
its
clinical
ramifications
prospective
interventions
centred
lactylation.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Abstract
Accumulated
evidence
has
implicated
the
diverse
and
substantial
influence
of
lactate
on
cellular
differentiation
fate
regulation
in
physiological
pathological
settings,
particularly
intricate
conditions
such
as
cancer.
Specifically,
been
demonstrated
to
be
pivotal
molding
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
through
its
effects
different
cell
populations.
Within
cells,
impacts
signaling
pathways,
augments
shuttle
process,
boosts
resistance
oxidative
stress,
contributes
lactylation.
In
various
populations,
interplay
between
immune
cells
governs
processes
differentiation,
response,
surveillance,
treatment
effectiveness.
Furthermore,
communication
stromal/endothelial
supports
basal
membrane
(BM)
remodeling,
epithelial-mesenchymal
transitions
(EMT),
metabolic
reprogramming,
angiogenesis,
drug
resistance.
Focusing
production
transport,
specifically
dehydrogenase
(LDH)
monocarboxylate
transporters
(MCT),
shown
promise
Inhibitors
targeting
LDH
MCT
act
both
suppressors
enhancers
immunotherapy,
leading
a
synergistic
therapeutic
effect
when
combined
with
immunotherapy.
The
review
underscores
importance
progression
provides
valuable
perspectives
potential
approaches
that
target
vulnerability
metabolism,
highlighting
Heel
Achilles
for
cancer
treatment.
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 2338 - 2359
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Rationale:
Tumor
cells
possess
sophisticated
strategies
to
circumvent
immune
detection,
including
the
modulation
of
endogenous
checkpoints,
particularly
those
within
B7
family.
Elucidating
mechanisms
that
govern
induction
family
molecules
is
crucial
for
advancement
immunotherapy.
Lysine
lactylation
(Kla),
a
newly
identified
epigenetic
modification,
suggested
may
play
role
in
reshaping
tumor
microenvironment
and
facilitating
evasion.
Methods:
We
analyzed
glycolysis
pathway's
enrichment
patients
with
immune-evading
tumors
assessed
impact
lactate
treatment
on
antitumor
immunity
CD8+
T
microenvironment.
interrupted
using
dehydrogenase
A
(LDHA)
knockdown
sodium
oxamate,
evaluated
its
effects
cell
cytotoxicity.
Additionally,
we
investigated
correlation
between
B7-H3
expression
pathway,
explored
molecular
underlying
lactate-induced
expression.
Results:
Our
findings
revealed
pathway
was
highly
enriched
tumors.
Lactate
inhibited
cells,
whereas
interruption
via
LDHA
or
oxamate
augmented
cytotoxicity
effectively
counteracting
found
be
closely
linked
pathway.
Mechanistically,
lactate-upregulated
H3K18la
directly
bound
promoter
conjunction
transcription
factor
Creb1
co-activator
Ep300,
leading
increased
contributing
progression
by
compromising
proportion
tumor-infiltrating
cells.
In
mouse
bearing
models,
inhibiting
suppressed
growth,
activated
demonstrated
potent
anti-tumor
efficacy.
Furthermore,
this
approach
enhanced
efficacy
anti-PD-1
treatment.
Conclusions:
This
study
uncovers
novel
mechanism
which
modulates
through
expression,
providing
new
avenues
metabolism-targeted
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 1787 - 1821
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Lactate
is
an
indispensable
substance
in
various
cellular
physiological
functions
and
plays
regulatory
roles
different
aspects
of
energy
metabolism
signal
transduction.
Lactylation
(Kla),
a
key
pathway
through
which
lactate
exerts
its
functions,
has
been
identified
as
novel
posttranslational
modification
(PTM).
Research
indicates
that
Kla
essential
balancing
mechanism
variety
organisms
involved
many
biological
processes
pathways.
closely
related
to
disease
development
represents
potential
important
new
drug
target.
In
line
with
existing
reports,
we
searched
for
newly
discovered
sites
on
histone
nonhistone
proteins;
reviewed
the
mechanisms
(particularly
focusing
enzymes
directly
reversible
regulation
Kla,
including
"writers"
(modifying
enzymes),
"readers"
(modification-binding
"erasers"
(demodifying
enzymes);
summarized
crosstalk
between
PTMs
help
researchers
better
understand
widespread
distribution
diverse
functions.
Furthermore,
considering
"double-edged
sword"
role
both
pathological
contexts,
this
review
highlights
"beneficial"
states
(energy
metabolism,
inflammatory
responses,
cell
fate
determination,
development,
etc.)
"detrimental"
pathogenic
or
inducive
effects
processes,
particularly
malignant
tumors
complex
nontumor
diseases.
We
also
clarify
molecular
health
disease,
discuss
feasibility
therapeutic
Finally,
describe
detection
technologies
their
applications
diagnosis
clinical
settings,
aiming
provide
insights
treatment
diseases
accelerate
translation
from
laboratory
research
practice.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Lactylation,
a
newly
discovered
protein
posttranslational
modification
(PTM)
in
2019,
primarily
occurs
on
lysine
residues.
Lactylation
of
histones
was
initially
identified,
and
subsequent
studies
have
increasingly
demonstrated
its
widespread
presence
non-histone
proteins.
Recently,
high-throughput
proteomics
identified
large
number
lactylated
proteins
sites,
revealing
their
global
regulatory
role
disease
development.
Notably,
this
is
catalyzed
by
lactyltransferase
reversed
delactylase,
with
numerous
new
enzymes,
such
as
AARS1/2,
reported
to
be
involved.
Specifically,
these
revealed
how
lactylation
exerts
influence
through
alterations
spatial
conformation,
molecular
interactions,
enzyme
activity
subcellular
localization.
Indeed,
implicated
various
physiological
pathological
processes,
including
tumor
development,
cardiovascular
cerebrovascular
diseases,
immune
cell
activation
psychiatric
disorders.
This
review
provides
the
latest
advancements
research
roles
lactylation,
highlighting
crucial
scientific
importance
for
future
studies.