Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs)
have
been
identified
to
drive
chemotherapy
resistance
in
triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC).
This
study
evaluated
the
functions
of
CAFs-mediated
suppressive
ferroptosis
doxorubicin
(DOX)
TNBC
and
its
detailed
molecular
mechanisms.
cell
lines
were
co-cultured
with
CAFs
isolated
from
DOX-sensitive
(CAF/S)
or
DOX-resistant
(CAF/R)
tissues.
Cell
viability
death
assessed
by
counting
Kit-8
(CCK-8)
propidium
iodide
(PI)
staining.
Ferroptosis
was
detection
Fe2+,
malondialdehyde
(MDA),
glutathione
(GSH),
lipid
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
levels.
Histone
lactylation
determined
lactate
production,
pan-Kla
H3K18la
expression.
Molecular
mechanism
chromatin
immunoprecipitation
(ChIP)
dual
luciferase
reporter
system.
Molecule
protein
expression
detected
quantitative
Real-Time
PCR
(RT-qPCR),
Western
blotting,
immunofluorescence
immunohistochemical
cells
injected
into
mammary
fat
pad
nude
mice
investigate
DOX
sensitivity
vivo.
CAFs-derived
repressed
confer
DOX.
Moreover,
zinc
finger
64
(ZFP64)
elevated
associated
high
histone
level.
facilitated
enhance
ZFP64
expression,
which
triggered
inhibition
resistance.
In
addition,
bound
promoters
GTP
cyclohydrolase-1
(GCH1)
ferritin
heavy
chain
1
(FTH1),
thereby
promoting
their
Rescue
experiments
indicated
that
silencing-induced
could
be
counteracted
GCH1
FTH1
overexpression.
acted
as
a
inhibitor
cause
via
lactylation-mediated
up-regulation
subsequent
promotion
GCH1-induced
peroxidation
FTH1-induced
intracellular
Fe2+
consumption.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: March 10, 2024
Abstract
Background
Despite
the
higher
sensitivity
of
melanoma
towards
ferroptosis
and
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT),
lack
efficient
inducers
poor
solubility
photosensitizers
restrict
their
synergistic
strategies.
With
unique
advantages,
carbon
dots
(CDs)
are
expected
to
serve
as
innovative
building
blocks
for
combination
cancers.
Results
Herein,
an
ferroptosis/PDT
integrated
nanoplatform
is
constructed
based
on
chlorin
e6-modified
Fe
ions-doped
(Fe-CDs@Ce6).
As
a
novel
type
iron-carbon
hybrid
nanoparticles,
as-prepared
Fe-CDs
can
selectively
activate
ferroptosis,
prevent
angiogenesis
inhibit
migration
mouse
skin
cells
(B16),
but
have
no
toxicity
normal
cells.
The
nano-conjugated
structures
facilitate
not
only
aqueous
dispersibility
Ce6,
also
self-accumulation
ability
Fe-CDs@Ce6
within
area
without
requiring
extra
targets.
Moreover,
therapeutic
effects
synergistically
enhanced
due
increased
GSH
depletion
by
PDT
elevated
singlet
oxygen
(
1
O
2
)
production
efficiency
Fe-CDs.
When
combined
with
laser
irradiation,
tumor
growth
be
significantly
suppressed
through
cyclic
administration.
T
-weighted
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
capability
reveals
potentials
cancer
diagnosis
navigation
therapy.
Conclusions
Our
findings
indicate
multifunctionality
in
effectively
combining
therapy,
targeting
MRI
imaging,
which
enables
become
promising
biocompatible
treatment
melanoma.
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Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
Abstract
Immune
checkpoint
blockade
(ICB)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
therapeutic
option
for
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC),
but
resistance
to
ICB
occurs
and
patient
responses
vary.
Here,
we
uncover
protein
arginine
methyltransferase
3
(PRMT3)
driver
immunotherapy
in
HCC.
We
show
that
PRMT3
expression
is
induced
by
ICB-activated
T
cells
via
an
interferon-gamma
(IFNγ)-STAT1
signaling
pathway,
higher
levels
correlate
with
reduced
numbers
of
tumor-infiltrating
CD8
+
poorer
response
ICB.
Genetic
depletion
or
pharmacological
inhibition
elicits
influx
into
tumors
reduces
tumor
size
HCC
mouse
models.
Mechanistically,
methylates
HSP60
at
R446
induce
oligomerization
maintain
mitochondrial
homeostasis.
Targeting
PRMT3-dependent
methylation
disrupts
integrity
increases
DNA
(mtDNA)
leakage,
which
results
cGAS/STING-mediated
anti-tumor
immunity.
Lastly,
blocking
functions
synergize
PD-1
Our
study
thus
identifies
potential
biomarker
target
overcome
Gut,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
74(1), P. 116 - 127
Published: Sept. 11, 2024
Cholangiocarcinoma
(CCA)
is
a
very
difficult-to-treat
cancer.
Chemotherapies
are
little
effective
and
response
to
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
limited.
Therefore,
new
therapeutic
strategies
need
be
identified.
Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. e009600 - e009600
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Hyperactivated
protein
arginine
methyltransferases
(PRMTs)
are
implicated
in
human
cancers.
Inhibiting
tumor
intrinsic
PRMT5
was
reported
to
potentiate
antitumor
immune
responses,
highlighting
the
possibility
of
combining
inhibitors
(PRMT5i)
with
cancer
immunotherapy.
However,
global
suppression
activity
impairs
effector
functions
cells.
Here,
we
sought
identify
strategies
specifically
inhibit
tissues
and
develop
effective
PRMT5i-based
immuno-oncology
(IO)
combinations
for
treatment,
particularly
methylthioadenosine
phosphorylase
(MTAP)-loss
cancer.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(1)
Published: Nov. 30, 2024
Abstract
Background
Triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC)
is
currently
the
most
aggressive
subtype
of
cancer,
characterized
by
high
heterogeneity
and
strong
invasiveness,
lacks
effective
therapies.
PRMT5,
a
type
II
protein
arginine
methyltransferase,
upregulated
in
numerous
cancers,
including
TNBC,
plays
critical
role,
marked
it
as
an
attractive
therapeutic
target.
PROTAC
(Proteolysis
Targeting
Chimeras)
innovative
drug
development
technology
that
utilizes
ubiquitin-proteasome
system
(UPS)
to
degrade
target
proteins,
which
higher
activity,
enhanced
safety,
lower
resistance,
reduced
toxicity,
offering
significant
value
for
clinical
translation.
Methods
This
study
develop
potential
degraders
targeting
PRMT5
vitro
vivo.
Results
Through
design,
synthesis
screening
series
targeted
compounds,
we
identified
YZ-836P
compound
exerted
cytotoxic
effects
levels
its
key
downstream
KLF5
TNBC
after
48
h.
Its
efficacy
was
significantly
superior
had
been
reported.
induced
G1
phase
cell
cycle
arrest
apoptosis
cells.
Additionally,
demonstrated
promoted
ubiquitination
degradation
cereblon
(CRBN)-dependent
manner.
Notably,
exhibited
pronounced
inhibiting
growth
patient-derived
organoids
xenografts
nude
mice.
Conclusions
These
findings
position
promising
candidate
advancing
treatment
modalities
TNBC.
Trial
registration
Ethics
Committee
Yunnan
Cancer
Hospital,
KYCS2023-078.
Registered
7
June
2023.
Cancer Drug Resistance,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Ferroptosis
is
an
iron-dependent
form
of
programmed
cell
death
induced
by
lipid
peroxidation.
This
process
regulated
signaling
pathways
associated
with
redox
balance,
iron
metabolism,
and
metabolism.
Cancer
cells'
increased
demand
makes
them
especially
susceptible
to
ferroptosis,
significantly
influencing
cancer
development,
therapeutic
response,
metastasis.
Recent
findings
indicate
that
cells
can
evade
ferroptosis
downregulating
key
related
this
process,
contributing
drug
resistance.
underscores
the
possibility
modulating
as
approach
counteract
resistance
enhance
efficacy.
review
outlines
involved
in
their
interactions
cancer-related
pathways.
We
also
highlight
current
understanding
resistance,
offering
insights
into
how
targeting
provide
novel
approaches
for
drug-resistant
cancers.
Finally,
we
explore
potential
ferroptosis-inducing
compounds
examine
challenges
opportunities
development
evolving
field.
Interactive Journal of Medical Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14, P. e66286 - e66286
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Background
Ferroptosis,
as
a
novel
modality
of
cell
death,
holds
significant
potential
in
elucidating
the
pathogenesis
and
advancing
therapeutic
strategies
for
breast
cancer.
Objective
This
study
aims
to
comprehensively
analyze
current
ferroptosis
research
future
trends,
guiding
cancer
advancements
innovative
treatment
strategies.
Methods
used
R
package
Bibliometrix
(Department
Economic
Statistical
Sciences
at
University
Naples
Federico
II),
VOSviewer
(Centre
Science
Technology
Studies
Leiden
University),
CiteSpace
(Drexel
University’s
College
Information
Technology),
conduct
bibliometric
analysis
387
papers
on
from
Web
Core
Collection.
The
covers
authors,
institutions,
journals,
countries
or
regions,
publication
volumes,
citations,
keywords.
Results
number
publications
related
this
field
has
surged
annually,
with
China
United
States
collaborating
closely
leading
output.
Sun
Yat-sen
stands
out
among
while
journal
Frontiers
Oncology
author
Efferth
T
contribute
significantly
field.
Highly
cited
within
domain
primarily
focus
induction
ferroptosis,
protein
regulation,
comparisons
other
modes
providing
foundation
treatment.
Keyword
highlights
maturity
glutathione
peroxidase
4-related
research,
subtypes
emerging
motor
themes
tumor
microenvironment,
immunotherapy,
prognostic
models
identified
basic
themes.
Furthermore,
application
nanoparticles
serves
an
additional
complement
Conclusions
status
focuses
exploration
relevant
theoretical
mechanisms,
whereas
trends
mechanisms
emphasize
investigation
strategies,
particularly
clinical
immunotherapy
microenvironment.
Nanotherapy
demonstrated
domain.
Future
directions
should
deepen
accelerate
translation
findings
provide
new
insights
innovation
development