Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(1), P. 81 - 81
Published: Jan. 5, 2022
Photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
is
a
treatment
modality
that
uses
light
to
target
tumors
and
minimize
damage
normal
tissues.
It
offers
advantages
including
high
spatiotemporal
selectivity,
low
side
effects,
maximal
preservation
of
tissue
functions.
However,
the
PDT
efficiency
severely
impeded
by
hypoxic
feature
tumors.
Moreover,
hypoxia
may
promote
tumor
metastasis
resistance
multiple
therapies.
Therefore,
addressing
improve
efficacy
has
been
focus
antitumor
treatment,
research
on
this
theme
continuously
emerging.
In
review,
we
summarize
state-of-the-art
advances
in
strategies
for
overcoming
PDTs,
categorizing
them
into
oxygen-independent
phototherapy,
oxygen-economizing
PDT,
oxygen-supplementing
PDT.
highlight
possessing
intriguing
such
as
exceedingly
novelty,
analyze
strengths
shortcomings
different
methods,
envision
opportunities
challenges
future
research.
Pharmacological Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
75(4), P. 876 - 890
Published: June 19, 2023
Abstract
Although
Warburg's
discovery
of
intensive
glucose
uptake
by
tumors,
followed
lactate
fermentation
in
oxygen
presence
was
made
a
century
ago,
it
is
still
an
area
intense
research
and
development
new
hypotheses
that,
layer
layer,
unravel
the
complexities
neoplastic
transformation.
This
seemingly
simple
metabolic
reprogramming
cancer
cells
reveals
intriguing,
multi-faceted
nature
that
may
link
various
phenomena
including
cell
signaling,
proliferation,
ROS
generation,
energy
supply,
macromolecules
synthesis/biosynthetic
precursor
immunosuppression,
or
cooperation
cancerous
with
cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs),
known
as
reversed
Warburg
effect.
According
to
current
perception
causes
consequences
effect,
PI3K/Akt/mTOR
are
main
signaling
pathways
concert
transcription
factors
HIF-1,
p53,
c-Myc,
modulate
activity/expression
key
regulatory
enzymes,
PKM2,
PDK1
tune
most
optimal
setting
for
cell.
turn
secures
adequate
levels
biosynthetic
precursors,
NADPH,
NAD
+
,
rapid
ATP
production
meet
increased
demands
intensively
proliferating
tumor
cells.
The
end-product
“aerobic
glycolysis”,
lactate,
oncometabolite,
provide
fuel
neighboring
cells,
facilitate
metastasis
immunosuppression
together
enabling
progression.
importance
possible
applicability
presented
issue
best
illustrated
numerous
trials
agents
targeting
constituting
promising
strategy
future
anti-cancer
regimens.
In
this
review,
we
present
aspects
multifactorial
phenomenon,
depicting
mechanisms
benefits
behind
also
pointing
selected
field
anticancer
therapy.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Metabolism,
including
glycolysis,
oxidative
phosphorylation,
fatty
acid
oxidation,
and
other
metabolic
pathways,
impacts
the
phenotypes
functions
of
immune
cells.
The
regulation
system
is
important
in
pathogenesis
progression
numerous
diseases,
such
as
cancers,
autoimmune
diseases
diseases.
concept
immunometabolism
was
introduced
over
a
decade
ago
to
elucidate
intricate
interplay
between
metabolism
immunity.
definition
has
expanded
from
chronic
low-grade
inflammation
reprogramming
cells
various
With
being
proposed
developed,
can
be
gradually
summarized
becomes
more
clearer.
In
context
many
cancer,
disease,
occurs
inducing
proinflammatory
or
anti-inflammatory
effects.
phenotypic
functional
changes
caused
by
further
affect
development
Based
on
experimental
results,
targeting
cellular
promising
therapy.
this
review,
we
focus
introduce
their
pathways
reprogramming,
summarize
how
these
effects
We
thoroughly
explore
targets
treatments
based
existing
studies.
challenges
translating
results
into
clinical
applications
field
are
also
summarized.
believe
that
better
understanding
health
will
improve
management
most
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: April 4, 2024
Abstract
It
is
generally
recognized
that
tumor
cells
proliferate
more
rapidly
than
normal
cells.
Due
to
such
an
abnormally
rapid
proliferation
rate,
cancer
constantly
encounter
the
limits
of
insufficient
oxygen
and
nutrient
supplies.
To
satisfy
their
growth
needs
resist
adverse
environmental
events,
modify
metabolic
pathways
produce
both
extra
energies
substances
required
for
growth.
Realizing
characters
special
will
be
helpful
eliminating
them
during
therapy.
Cell
death
a
hot
topic
long-term
study
targeting
cell
one
most
effective
ways
repress
Many
studies
have
successfully
demonstrated
metabolism
inextricably
linked
Here
we
summarize
recently
identified
specifically
impact
on
different
types
deaths
discuss
roles
in
tumorigenesis.
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Reviews on Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1879(4), P. 189120 - 189120
Published: May 25, 2024
Carbonic
anhydrases
(CAs),
are
metallo-enzymes
implicated
in
several
pathophysiological
processes
where
tissue
pH
regulation
is
required.
CA
IX
a
tumor-associated
isoform
induced
by
hypoxia
and
involved
the
adaptation
of
tumor
cells
to
acidosis.
Indeed,
tumor-driving
pathways
can
induce
expression,
this
turn
has
been
associated
cancer
invasion
metastatic
features
as
well
induction
stem-like
features,
drug
resistance
recurrence.
After
its
functional
structural
characterization
targeting
approaches
have
developed
inhibit
activity
neoplastic
tissues,
date
field
seen
an
incredible
acceleration
terms
therapeutic
options
biological
readouts.
Small
molecules
inhibitors,
hybrid/dual
drugs,
antibodies
adoptive
(CAR-T
based)
cell
therapy
at
preclinical
level,
whereas
sulfonamide
inhibitor
antibody
entered
Phase
Ib/II
clinical
trials
for
treatment
imaging
different
solid
tumors.
Here
recent
advances
on
biology
pharmacology
cancer,
will
be
discussed.
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: May 18, 2024
Abstract
Immunotherapy
has
now
garnered
significant
attention
as
an
essential
component
in
cancer
therapy
during
this
new
era.
However,
due
to
immune
tolerance,
immunosuppressive
environment,
tumor
heterogeneity,
escape,
and
other
factors,
the
efficacy
of
immunotherapy
been
limited
with
its
application
very
small
population
size.
Energy
metabolism
not
only
affects
progression
but
also
plays
a
crucial
role
escape.
Tumor
cells
are
more
metabolically
active
need
energy
nutrients
maintain
their
growth,
which
causes
surrounding
lack
glucose,
oxygen,
nutrients,
result
decreased
cell
activity
increased
cells.
On
hand,
utilize
multiple
metabolic
pathways,
for
instance,
cellular
respiration,
oxidative
phosphorylation
pathways
normal
function.
Studies
have
shown
that
there
is
difference
expenditure
resting
activated
states.
Notably,
competitive
uptake
glucose
main
cause
impaired
T
Conversely,
glutamine
competition
often
activation
most
transformation
CD4
+
into
inflammatory
subtypes.
Excessive
metabolite
lactate
impairs
function
NK
Furthermore,
PGE2
inhibits
response
by
inhibiting
Th1
differentiation,
B
function,
activation.
Additionally,
tumor-suppressive
M1
macrophages
cancer-promoting
M2
influenced
metabolism.
Therefore,
vital
factor
involved
reconstruction
microenvironment.
Noteworthy
does
program
affect
antigen
presentation
recognition
cells,
own
functions,
ultimately
leading
changes
Metabolic
intervention
can
improve
tumors,
increase
immunogenicity
thereby
expanding
who
benefit
from
immunotherapy.
Consequently,
identifying
crosstalk
molecules
link
microenvironment
would
be
promising
anti-tumor
strategy.
AMPK
(AMP-activated
protein
kinase)
ubiquitous
serine/threonine
kinase
eukaryotes,
serving
central
regulator
pathways.
The
sequential
associated
signaling
cascades
profoundly
impacts
dynamic
alterations
bioenergetics.
By
modulating
responses,
exerts
influence
on
development,
while
playing
pivotal
regulating
AMPK-mediated
facilitates
recruitment
(TIME),
impeding
tumorigenesis,
progression,
metastasis.
AMPK,
between
homeostasis,
bioenergetics,
immunity,
will
impact
treatment
management
oncology
patients.
That
being
summarized,
objective
review
pinpoint
provide
guidance
development
strategies.
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.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(1)
Published: April 4, 2024
Abstract
Background
Lactate
has
emerged
as
a
critical
regulator
within
the
tumor
microenvironment,
including
glioma.
However,
precise
mechanisms
underlying
how
lactate
influences
communication
between
cells
and
tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs),
most
abundant
immune
in
glioma,
remain
poorly
understood.
This
study
aims
to
elucidate
impact
of
tumor-derived
on
TAMs
investigate
regulatory
pathways
governing
TAM-mediated
tumor-promotion
Methods
Bioinformatic
analysis
was
conducted
using
datasets
from
TCGA
CGGA.
Single-cell
RNA-seq
were
analyzed
by
UCSC
Cell
Browser
Single
Portal.
proliferation
mobility
evaluated
through
CCK8,
colony
formation,
wound
healing,
transwell
assays.
Western
blot
immunofluorescence
staining
applied
assess
protein
expression
cell
distribution.
RT-PCR
ELISA
employed
identify
potential
secretory
factors.
Mechanistic
explored
western
blotting,
ELISA,
shRNA
knockdown,
specific
inhibitors
activators.
The
effects
pathway
blockades
further
assessed
subcutaneous
intracranial
xenograft
models
vivo.
Results
Elevated
expressions
LDHA
MCT1
observed
glioma
exhibited
positive
correlation
with
M2-type
TAM
infiltration.
derived
induced
towards
M2-subtype
polarization,
subsequently
promoting
proliferation,
migration,
invasion,
mesenchymal
transition.
GPR65,
highly
expressed
TAMs,
sensed
lactate-stimulation
TME,
fueling
malignant
progression
secretion
HMGB1.
GPR65
triggered
HMGB1
release
response
stimulation
via
cAMP/PKA/CREB
signaling
pathway.
Disrupting
this
feedback
loop
GPR65-knockdown
or
inhibition
mitigated
Conclusion
These
findings
unveil
intricate
interplay
mediated
HMGB1,
driving
selectively
fostered
Blocking
presents
promising
therapeutic
strategy
for
GBM.
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.