World Journal of Clinical Cases,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4)
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
This
editorial
examines
a
recent
study
that
used
radiomics
based
on
computed
tomography
(CT)
to
predict
the
expression
of
fibroblast-related
gene
enhancer
zeste
homolog
2
(EZH2
)
and
its
correlation
with
survival
patients
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
By
integrating
molecular
analysis,
presented
strategy
for
accurately
predicting
EZH2
from
CT
scans.
The
findings
demonstrated
strong
link
between
model,
expression,
patient
prognosis.
noninvasive
approach
provides
valuable
insights
into
therapeutic
management
HCC.
Cancer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
115(7), P. 2220 - 2234
Published: April 16, 2024
Enhancing
sensitivity
to
sorafenib
can
significantly
extend
the
duration
of
resistance
it,
offering
substantial
benefits
for
treating
patients
with
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
However,
role
ferroptosis
in
influencing
within
HCC
remains
pivotal.
The
enhancer
zeste
homolog
2
(EZH2)
plays
a
significant
promoting
malignant
progression
HCC,
yet
relationship
between
ferroptosis,
sensitivity,
and
EZH2
is
not
entirely
clear.
Bioinformatic
analysis
indicates
elevated
expression
predicting
an
unfavorable
prognosis.
Overexpressing
drive
cell
proliferation
while
simultaneously
reducing
ferroptosis.
Further
reveals
that
amplifies
modification
H3K27
me3,
thereby
TFR2
expression.
This
results
decreased
RNA
polymerase
II
binding
promoter
region,
leading
reduced
Knocking
down
cells.
In
sorafenib-resistant
HepG2(HepG2-SR)
cells,
increased.
Moreover,
combining
tazemetostat-an
inhibitor-with
demonstrates
synergistic
ferroptosis-promoting
effects
HepG2-SR
conclusion,
our
study
illustrates
how
epigenetically
regulates
through
suppressing
combination
tazemetostat
exhibits
superior
anticancer
therapy
sensitizes
cells
sorafenib,
shedding
new
light
on
delaying
ameliorating
resistance.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 1443 - 1443
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Ferroptosis,
an
iron-dependent
form
of
regulated
cell
death
driven
by
lipid
peroxidation,
has
emerged
as
a
critical
pathway
in
cancer
biology.
This
review
delves
into
the
epigenetic
mechanisms
that
modulate
ferroptosis
cells,
focusing
on
how
DNA
methylation,
histone
modifications,
and
non-coding
RNAs
influence
expression
function
essential
genes
involved
this
process.
By
unraveling
complex
interplay
between
these
ferroptosis,
article
sheds
light
novel
gene
targets
functional
insights
could
pave
way
for
innovative
treatments
to
enhance
therapeutic
efficacy
overcome
resistance
therapy.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
Ferroptosis
is
a
type
of
cell
death
that
plays
remarkable
role
in
the
growth
and
advancement
malignancies
including
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
Non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNAs)
have
considerable
impact
on
HCC
by
functioning
as
either
oncogenes
or
suppressors.
Recent
research
has
demonstrated
non-coding
ability
to
control
ferroptosis
cells,
hence
impacting
tumors
resistance
these
cells
drugs.
Autophagy
mechanism
conserved
throughout
evolution
maintaining
balance
body
under
normal
settings.
Nevertheless,
occurrence
dysregulation
autophagy
evident
progression
various
human
disorders,
specifically
cancer.
dual
roles
cancer,
potentially
influencing
both
survival
death.
prevalent
kind
liver
genetic
mutations
changes
molecular
pathways
might
worsen
its
advancement.
The
subject
debate,
it
capacity
repress
promote
tumor
growth.
activation
can
apoptosis,
proliferation
glucose
metabolism,
facilitate
spread
through
EMT.
Inhibiting
hinder
enhance
respond
treatment.
regulated
several
signaling
pathways,
such
STAT3,
Wnt,
miRNAs,
lncRNAs,
circRNAs.
Utilizing
anticancer
drugs
target
may
advantageous
implications
for
efficacy
cancer
Cancer Cell International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
one
of
the
most
common
malignances
in
world,
with
high
morbidity
and
mortality.
Due
to
hidden
onset
symptoms,
there
are
huge
obstacles
early
diagnosis,
recurrence,
metastasis
drug
resistance.
Although
great
strides
have
been
made
treatment
HCC,
effective
options
still
limited
achieving
longer
survival
for
patients
remains
urgent.
Ferroptosis
a
novel
type
programmed
cell
death
that
mainly
caused
by
iron-dependent
oxidative
damage.
With
further
investigations,
ferroptosis
has
proved
be
associated
occurrence
development
various
tumors.
This
article
reviews
regulatory
mechanism
signal
transduction
pathways
ferroptosis,
investigates
complex
relationship
between
autophagy,
sorafenib
resistance
immunotherapy
involved
providing
new
ideas
directions
HCC.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(6), P. e0322158 - e0322158
Published: June 4, 2025
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
a
malignant
tumor
with
high
incidence
and
fatality.
The
occurrence
progression
of
HCC
are
tightly
linked
to
ferroptosis,
unique
type
cell
death.
To
accurately
predict
the
prognosis,
immunological
traits,
treatment
sensitivity,
drug
prediction
for
patients
HCC,
this
work
attempts
develop
novel
ferroptosis-related
gene
signature
(nFRGs).
Several
machine
learning
techniques
were
applied
build
nFRGs
model
utilizing
data
from
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA)
GSE14520
datasets.
Different
analysis
packages
in
R
version
4.4.1
also
used
prognosis
analysis,
molecular
function
somatic
mutation
immunotherapy
response
evaluation,
sensitivity
compare
differences
between
low-risk
high-risk
groups.
includes
five
genes
(KIF20A,
NT5DC2,
G6PD,
SLC7A11,
EZH2).
results
indicate
that
an
independent
prognostic
risk
factor
patients,
group
have
worse
prognosis.
Our
shows
better
accuracy
reliability
predicting
than
other
existing
models.
Both
high-
groups
had
differentially
expressed
(DEGs)
enriched
pathways
mostly
associated
traits
progression.
exhibited
clear
immune
escape
characteristics,
significant
upregulation
expression
checkpoints
TIDE
scores.
Furthermore,
IPS
revealed
less
responsive
immunotherapy,
while
showed
potential
therapy
response,
which
further
highlights
as
predictor
outcomes.
This
suggests
stronger
suppression
status
potentially
leading
poorer
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs).
In
contrast,
displayed
lower
features,
making
them
more
susceptible
responses.
Additionally,
there
mutations,
functions,
factors
Lastly,
our
investigation
predicted
possible
medications
would
well
found
sensitive
chemotherapeutic
targeted
both
conclusion,
could
serve
biomarker,
providing
valuable
insights
personalized
strategies.