PubMed,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(11), P. 2131 - 2136
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
To
investigate
the
expression
of
Acyl-CoA
synthetase
long-chain
family
member
4
(ACSL4)
in
liver
cancer
and
its
role
regulating
ferroptosis
proliferation
cells.
Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 7, 2025
The
role
of
immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD)
in
cervical
cancer
(CESC)
is
not
well
understood.
This
study
sought
to
investigate
the
significance
ICD
CESC
and
establish
an
ICDRs
prognostic
model
improve
immunotherapy
efficacy
for
patients
with
cancer.
ICD-associated
genes
were
screened
at
single-cell
transcriptome
levels
based
on
AddModuleScore,
single-sample
gene
set
enrichment
analysis
(ssGSEA)
weighted
co-expression
network
(WGCNA)
analysis.
Immunogenic
death-related
features
(ICDRs)
constructed
using
multiple
machine
algorithms,
evaluated
training
validation
sets
provide
quantitative
tools
predicting
prognosis
clinical
practice.
Predictive
models
used
risk
subgroups
response
immunotherapy,
as
drug
sensitivity.
Finally,
expression
ICD-related
was
verified
by
RT-qPCR.
Through
integrated
data,
transcriptomic
profiling,
computational
modeling,
seven
identified
highly
patients.
Multivariate
demonstrated
that
low-risk
had
significantly
better
overall
survival
compared
high-risk
patients,
confirming
independent
tool.
Assessments
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
mutation
characteristics,
sensitivity
within
indicated
a
stronger
group.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 28, 2025
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
a
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
mortality,
with
pressing
need
for
effective
biomarkers
and
therapeutic
targets.
Despite
the
clinical
use
alpha-fetoprotein
(AFP)
as
diagnostic
biomarker,
its
limitations
in
sensitivity
specificity
necessitate
identification
novel
markers.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
role
Protein
Kinase,
DNA-Activated,
Catalytic
Subunit
(PRKDC)
HCC
prognosis
potential
target.
Utilizing
spatial
transcriptomics
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq),
dissected
cellular
composition
PRKDC
tissue
samples,
revealing
high
expression
malignant
cell
subpopulations
association
tumor
immune
microenvironment.
Through
signature
analysis,
observed
widespread
tissues,
particularly
cells,
highlighting
link
to
infiltration.
Further
analyses
confirmed
cells
inhibitory
effect
on
Copy
number
variation
(CNV)
analysis
revealed
significant
genomic
instability,
exhibiting
both
amplifications
deletions
across
chromosomal
regions,
underscoring
tumorigenesis.
Functional
overexpression
lines
enhanced
proliferation,
migration,
altered
cycle
dynamics,
notable
increase
G2/S
phase.
Taken
together,
first
integrate
bulk
RNA-seq
reveal
that
reliable
prognostic
biomarker
High
associated
shorter
survival
times
an
abnormal
microenvironment,
impact
infiltration
prognosis.
Targeting
could
selectively
inhibit
providing
new
strategies
treatment.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 1407 - 1407
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Ferroptosis,
a
recently
elucidated
style
of
regulated
cell
death,
has
emerged
as
significant
area
investigation
in
cancer
biology.
Natural
active
compounds
that
have
anti-cancer
effects
are
promising
candidates
for
prevention.
Iberverin,
natural
compound
derived
from
Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Cancer
vaccines
have
garnered
attention
as
a
potential
treatment
for
cancer
metastases.
Nevertheless,
the
clinical
response
rate
to
remains
<
30%.
Nanoparticles
stabilize
and
improve
antigen
recognition
presentation,
resulting
in
high
tumor
penetration
or
accumulation,
effective
co-distribution
of
drugs
secondary
lymphatic
system,
adaptable
adjuvant
administration.
Such
vaccine-like
nanomedicines
ability
eradicate
primary
tumors
well
prevent
eliminate
This
review
examines
state-of-the-art
nanocarriers
developed
deliver
metastases,
including
synthetic,
semi-biogenic,
biogenic
nanosystems.
Moreover,
it
highlights
physical
pharmacological
properties
that
enhance
their
anti-metastasis
efficiency.
also
addresses
combination
nanovaccines
with
immunotherapy
target
various
steps
metastatic
cascade,
drawing
insights
from
preclinical
studies.
The
concludes
critical
analysis
challenges
frameworks
linked
translation
nanovaccines.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(21), P. 11676 - 11676
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
the
most
common
primary
liver
cancer
and
third
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
death
worldwide.
Liver
transplantation
(LT)
best
therapy
for
patients
with
non-metastatic
HCC.
In
recent
years,
management
HCC
has
considerably
changed,
thanks
to
improvement
molecular
biology
knowledge
introduction
immunotherapy.
To
date,
systemic
authorized
in
Western
world
only
advanced
However,
this
could
not
stabilize
tumour
disease
or
improve
survival
but
display
excellent
response
lead
downstaging
that
finally
permits
LT.
There
are
increasing
reports
have
performed
LT
after
pretreatment
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs).
due
intrinsic
mechanism
ICIs,
graft
rejection
might
be
favoured.
addition,
chronic
adverse
effects
affecting
other
organs
may
also
appear
end
therapy.
This
review
aims
evaluate
readiness
outcomes
who
previously
undergone
treatment
ICIs.
It
seeks
identify
challenges,
risks,
benefits
associated
conversion
The
integration
ICIs
into
paradigm
necessitates
a
nuanced
approach
While
early
evidence
supports
feasibility
following
therapy,
there
an
urgent
need
standardized
guidelines
more
extensive
longitudinal
studies
optimize
patient
selection,
timing,
post-transplant
management.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
is
the
predominant
histologic
variant
of
hepatic
malignancy
and
has
become
a
major
challenge
to
global
health.
The
increasing
incidence
mortality
hepatocellular
created
an
urgent
need
for
effective
prevention,
diagnosis,
treatment
strategies.
This
despite
impressive
results
multiple
treatments
in
clinic.
However,
unique
tumor
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
increases
difficulty
immune
tolerance.
In
recent
years,
application
nanoparticles
brought
new
hope
patients.
Nano
agents
target
tumor-associated
fibroblasts,
regulatory
T
cells,
myeloid
suppressor
macrophages,
neutrophils,
immature
dendritic
reversed
carcinoma.
addition,
he
purpose
this
review
summarize
advantages
nanotechnology
guiding
surgical
excision,
local
ablation,
TACE,
standard
chemotherapy,
immunotherapy,
nano-vaccines
also
continuously
enriched
liver
cancer.
study
aims
investigate
potential
applications
management
carcinoma,
with
ultimate
goal
enhancing
therapeutic
outcomes
improving
prognosis
patients
affected
by
malignancy.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 860 - 860
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Cell
adhesion
regulates
specific
migratory
patterns,
location,
communication
with
other
cells,
physical
interactions
the
extracellular
matrix,
and
establishment
of
effector
programs.
Proper
immune
control
cancer
strongly
depends
on
all
these
events
occurring
in
a
highly
accurate
spatiotemporal
sequence.
In
response
to
cancer-associated
inflammatory
signals,
cells
navigating
bloodstream
shift
from
their
patrolling
exploratory
migration
mode
establish
adhesive
vascular
endothelial
cells.
This
interaction
enables
them
extravasate
through
blood
vessel
walls
access
site.
Further
within
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
are
crucial
for
coordinating
distribution
situ
mounting
an
effective
anti-tumor
response.
this
review,
we
examine
how
alterations
cues
context
favor
escape
by
affecting
cell
infiltration
trafficking
TME.
We
discuss
mechanisms
which
tumors
directly
modulate
patterns
affect
immunity
evasion.
also
explore
indirect
that
involve
modifications
TME
characteristics,
such
as
vascularization,
immunogenicity,
structural
topography.
Finally,
highlight
significance
aspects
designing
more
drug
treatments
cellular
immunotherapies.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
prognosis
for
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
patients
can
vary
significantly
even
within
the
same
clinical
stage.
This
study
aims
to
characterize
stage-specific
transcriptomic
landscape
of
super
survivors
with
HCC
and
identify
a
prognostic
gene
signature.
Methods
We
analyzed
data
from
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA)
76
matched
(alive
at
5
years)
poor
(deceased
1
year)
HCC.
Gene
set
enrichment
analysis
stratified
by
stage
was
conducted
key
signature
developed.
then
applied
full
TCGA
cohort
independently
validated
in
International
Consortium
(ICGC)
data.
Findings
Stage-specific
profiling
revealed
distinct
patterns
survivors.
Stage
I
II
showed
positive
immune
response
pathways,
while
III
exhibited
enhanced
catabolic
activities
reduced
glycolysis.
Across
all
stages,
cell
cycle
processes
were
less
active
A
19-gene
signature,
incorporating
immune,
metabolic,
genes,
accurately
distinguished
91%
accuracy
(69/76).
reliably
predicted
overall
survival
both
verification
(1-year,
3-year,
5-year
AUROCs
0.82,
0.80,
0.78)
independent
validation
(1-year
3-year
0.80
0.83).
Consistent
observed
across
tumor
stages.
Interpretation
Our
findings
reveal
dynamic
shift
progression,
dominance
early
stages
metabolic
later
alongside
activity
Integrating
profiles
offers
promising
approach
enhancing
individualized
management
patients.