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.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 8, 2024
Lactic
acid
was
formerly
regarded
as
a
byproduct
of
metabolism.
However,
extensive
investigations
into
the
intricacies
cancer
development
have
revealed
its
significant
contributions
to
tumor
growth,
migration,
and
invasion.
Post-translational
modifications
involving
lactate
been
widely
observed
in
histone
non-histone
proteins,
these
play
crucial
role
regulating
gene
expression
by
covalently
attaching
lactoyl
groups
lysine
residues
proteins.
This
discovery
has
greatly
enhanced
our
comprehension
lactic
acid's
involvement
disease
pathogenesis.
In
this
article,
we
provide
comprehensive
review
intricate
relationship
between
immunity,
occurrence
lactylation
malignant
tumors,
exploitation
targeted
lactate-lactylation
immunotherapy.
Additionally,
discuss
future
research
directions,
aiming
offer
novel
insights
that
could
inform
investigation,
diagnosis,
treatment
related
diseases.
Cancer Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
595, P. 217025 - 217025
Published: June 5, 2024
Despite
the
confirmed
role
of
LKB1
in
suppressing
lung
cancer
progression,
its
precise
effect
on
cellular
senescence
is
unknown.
The
aim
this
research
was
to
clarify
and
mechanism
restraining
telomerase
activity
adenocarcinoma.
results
showed
that
induced
apoptosis
either
vitro
or
vivo.
Overexpression
LKB1-deficient
A549
cells
led
inhibition
induction
telomere
dysfunction
by
regulating
reverse
transcriptase
(TERT)
expression
terms
transcription.
As
a
transcription
factor,
Sp1
mediated
TERT
after
overexpression.
lactate
production
inhibited
histone
H4
(Lys8)
(Lys16)
lactylation,
which
further
altered
Sp1-related
transcriptional
activity.
inhibitor
BIBR1532
beneficial
for
achieving
optimum
curative
traditional
chemotherapeutic
drugs
accompanied
glycolysis
2DG.
These
data
reveal
new
regulates
through
lactylation-dependent
inhibition,
therefore,
provide
insights
into
effects
LKB1-mediated
Our
has
opened
up
possibilities
creation
treatments.
Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 19, 2024
Background:
Prostate
cancer
(PCa)
is
one
of
the
most
common
malignancies
in
men
with
a
poor
prognosis.
It
therefore
great
clinical
importance
to
find
reliable
prognostic
indicators
for
PCa.
Many
studies
have
revealed
pivotal
role
protein
lactylation
tumor
development
and
progression.
This
research
aims
analyze
effect
lactylation-related
genes
on
PCa
Methods:
By
downloading
mRNA-Seq
data
TCGA
PCa,
we
obtained
differential
related
Five
machine
learning
algorithms
were
used
screen
key
then
five
overlapping
construct
survival
model
by
lasso
cox
regression
analysis.
Furthermore,
relationships
between
pathways,
mutation
immune
cell
subpopulations,
drug
sensitivity
explored.
Moreover,
two
risk
groups
established
according
score
calculated
(LRGs).
Subsequently,
nomogram
scoring
system
was
predict
disease-free
(DFS)
patients
combining
clinicopathological
features
scores.
In
addition,
mRNA
expression
levels
verified
lines
qPCR.
Results:
We
identified
5
LRGs
(ALDOA,
DDX39A,
H2AX,
KIF2C,
RACGAP1)
constructed
model.
The
AUC
values
1
-,
3
5-year
DFS
dataset
0.762,
0.745,
0.709,
respectively.
found
better
predictor
than
traditional
A
that
combined
variables
accurately
predicted
outcome
patients.
high-risk
group
higher
proportion
regulatory
T
cells
M2
macrophage,
burden,
worse
prognosis
those
low-risk
group.
had
lower
IC50
certain
chemotherapeutic
drugs,
such
as
Docetaxel,
Paclitaxel
be
highly
expressed
castration-resistant
cells.
Conclusion:
can
effectively
therapeutic
responses
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Lactate,
long
viewed
as
a
byproduct
of
glycolysis
and
metabolic
waste.
Initially
identified
within
the
context
yogurt
fermentation,
lactate's
role
extends
beyond
culinary
applications
to
its
significance
in
biochemical
processes.
Contemporary
research
reveals
that
lactate
functions
not
merely
terminal
product
but
also
nexus
for
initiating
physiological
pathological
responses
body.
Lysine
lactylation
(Kla),
novel
post-translational
modification
(PTM)
proteins,
has
emerged
pivotal
mechanism
by
which
exerts
regulatory
influence.
This
epigenetic
potential
alter
gene
expression
patterns,
thereby
impacting
Increasing
evidence
indicates
correlation
between
adverse
prognosis
various
malignancies.
Consequently,
this
review
article
aims
encapsulate
proteins
interact
with
lactate,
elucidate
tumorigenesis
progression,
explore
therapeutic
targets
afforded
modulation
lactylation.
The
objective
is
clarify
oncogenic
provide
strategic
framework
future
directions
burgeoning
field.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Recent
progress
in
cancer
metabolism
research
has
identified
lactylation
as
a
critical
post-translational
modification
influencing
tumor
development
and
progression.
The
process
relies
on
lactate
accumulation
the
activation
of
lactate-sensitive
acyltransferases.
Beyond
its
role
epigenetic
regulation,
emerged
significant
factor
evolution,
offering
fresh
opportunities
for
developing
targeted
therapies
that
transcend
traditional
approaches.
This
review
explores
growing
importance
biology
highlights
potential
advancing
diagnostic
tools
therapeutic
strategies.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Abstract
Drug
resistance
remains
a
major
hurdle
for
the
therapeutic
efficacy
of
lenvatinib
in
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
However,
underlying
mechanisms
remain
largely
undetermined.
Unbiased
proteomic
screening
is
performed
to
identify
potential
regulators
HCC.
Patient‐derived
organoids,
patient‐derived
xenograft
mouse
models,
and
DEN/CCl
4
induced
HCC
models
are
constructed
evaluate
effects
HECTD2
both
vitro
vivo.
found
be
highly
expressed
lenvatinib‐resistant
cell
lines,
patient
tissues,
organoids
xenografts.
In
vivo
experiments
demonstrated
that
overexpression
limits
response
treatment.
Mechanistically,
functions
as
an
E3
ubiquitin
ligase
KEAP1,
which
contributes
degradation
KEAP1
protein.
Subsequently,
KEAP1/NRF2
signaling
pathway
initiates
antioxidative
cells.
Lactylation
histone
3
on
lysine
residue
18
facilitates
transcription
HECTD2.
Notably,
PLGA‐PEG
nanoparticle‐based
drug
delivery
system
synthesized,
effectively
targeting
The
NPs
achieved
tumor‐targeting,
controlled‐release,
biocompatibility,
making
them
promising
strategy
mitigating
resistance.
This
study
identifies
nanotherapeutic
target
overcoming
resistance,
providing
theoretical
basis
translational
application