bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 16, 2024
Abstract
Epigenetic
traits
impact
the
antitumor
function
of
CD8
T
cells,
yet
whether
and
how
RNA
methylation
programs
engage
in
cell
immunity
is
poorly
understood.
Here
we
show
that
N
6
-methyladenosine
(m
A)
reader
YTHDF2
highly
expressed
early
effector
or
effector-like
cells
partially
distributed
nucleus.
loss
exacerbates
tumor
progression
confers
unresponsiveness
to
PD-1
blockade
mice
humans.
In
addition
initiating
decay
for
mitochondrial
fitness,
can
orchestrate
chromatin
regulation
promote
polyfunctionality.
YTHDF2-mediatd
preservation
gene
transcription
arises
from
interaction
with
IKZF1/3.
Accordingly,
immunotherapy-induced
efficacy
could
be
largely
restored
YTHDF2-deficient
through
combinational
use
lenalidomide.
Moreover,
m
A
recognition
fundamental
translocation
nucleus
autoregulation
at
level.
Thus,
coordinates
epitranscriptional
transcriptional
networks
potentiate
immunity.
Highlights
expression
distribution
underpin
threshold
bona
fide
response
Canonical
YTHDF2-mRNA
pathway
alleviates
stress
exhaustion
Nuclear
sequesters
IKZF1/3-mediated
repression
safeguard
polyfunctionality
The
tumoricidal
activity
repaired
synergy
anti-PD-1
lenalidomide
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: June 20, 2024
Abstract
RNA
methylation,
a
prevalent
post-transcriptional
modification,
has
garnered
considerable
attention
in
research
circles.
It
exerts
regulatory
control
over
diverse
biological
functions
by
modulating
splicing,
translation,
transport,
and
stability.
Notably,
studies
have
illuminated
the
substantial
impact
of
methylation
on
tumor
immunity.
The
primary
types
encompass
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A),
5-methylcytosine
(m5C),
N1-methyladenosine
(m1A),
N7-methylguanosine
(m7G),
3-methylcytidine
(m3C).
Compelling
evidence
underscores
involvement
regulating
microenvironment
(TME).
By
affecting
translation
stability
through
"writers",
"erasers"
"readers",
influence
dysregulation
immune
cells
factors.
Consequently,
plays
pivotal
role
immunity
mediating
various
behaviors,
encompassing
proliferation,
invasion,
metastasis,
etc.
In
this
review,
we
discussed
mechanisms
several
methylations,
providing
comprehensive
overview
their
roles
underlying
within
among
immunocytes.
exploring
how
these
modifications
mediate
evasion,
also
examine
potential
applications
immunotherapy.
This
review
aims
to
provide
novel
insights
strategies
for
identifying
targets
advancing
cancer
immunotherapy
efficacy.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
RNA
modifications
are
emerging
as
critical
cancer
regulators
that
influence
tumorigenesis
and
progression.
Key
modifications,
such
N6‐methyladenosine
(m
6
A)
5‐methylcytosine
5
C),
implicated
in
various
cellular
processes.
These
regulated
by
proteins
write,
erase,
read
modulate
stability,
splicing,
translation,
degradation.
Recent
studies
have
highlighted
their
roles
metabolic
reprogramming,
signaling
pathways,
cell
cycle
control,
which
essential
for
tumor
proliferation
survival.
Despite
these
scientific
advances,
the
precise
mechanisms
affect
remain
inadequately
understood.
This
review
comprehensively
examines
role
play
proliferation,
metastasis,
programmed
death,
including
apoptosis,
autophagy,
ferroptosis.
It
explores
effects
on
epithelial–mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
immune
microenvironment,
particularly
metastasis.
Furthermore,
modifications’
potential
therapies,
conventional
treatments,
immunotherapy,
targeted
is
discussed.
By
addressing
aspects,
this
aims
to
bridge
current
research
gaps
underscore
therapeutic
of
targeting
improve
treatment
strategies
patient
outcomes.
International Journal of Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
65(4)
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
The
use
of
antitumor
drugs
represents
a
reliable
strategy
for
cancer
therapy.
Unfortunately,
drug
resistance
has
become
increasingly
common
and
contributes
to
tumor
metastasis
local
recurrence.
immune
microenvironment
(TME)
consists
cells,
cytokines
immunomodulators,
collectively
they
influence
the
response
treatment.
Epigenetic
changes
including
DNA
methylation
histone
modification,
as
well
increased
exportation
have
been
reported
contribute
development
in
cancers.
In
past
few
years,
majority
studies
on
tumors
only
focused
progression
from
mechanistic
standpoint;
examined
whether
TME
can
also
affect
growth
resistance.
Recently,
emerging
evidence
raised
more
concerns
regarding
role
present
review,
it
was
discussed
how
suppressive
adapts
characterized
by
cooperation
cytokines,
stromal
cells
extracellular
matrix.
Furthermore,
reviewed
these
immunological
or
metabolic
alter
immuno‑surveillance
thus
facilitate
addition,
potential
targets
developing
novel
therapeutic
strategies
improve
individualized
therapy
treatment
were
revealed.
International Reviews of Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 16
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
Inflammation
induces
tumor
formation
and
plays
a
crucial
role
in
progression
prognosis.
KCNK6,
by
regulating
K(+)
efflux
to
reduce
NLRP3
Inflammasome-induced
lung
injury,
relaxes
the
aorta.
This
study
aims
elucidate
effects
biological
mechanism
of
KCNK6
inflammation-associated
carcinogenesis,
which
may
be
essential
for
colon
homeostasis
defense
system.
To
induce
colitis,
mice
were
given
3.0%
Dextran
Sodium
Sulfate
(DSS)
their
drinking
water
7
days.
The
Azoxymethane
(AOM)
+DSS
method
was
used
cancer
model.
Bone
marrow-derived
macrophages
(BMDM)
from
Kcnk6-/-
mice,
AW264.7
cells,
human
HCT116
Caco2
cells
as
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
RNA
methylation
is
an
important
regulatory
process
to
determine
immune
cell
function
but
how
it
affects
the
anti-tumor
activity
of
CD8
T
cells
not
fully
understood.
Here
we
show
that
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
reader
YTHDF2
highly
expressed
in
early
effector
or
effector-like
cells.
We
find
facilitates
nascent
synthesis,
and
m6A
recognition
fundamental
for
this
distinctively
nuclear
protein,
which
also
reinforces
its
autoregulation
at
level.
Loss
exacerbates
tumor
progression
confers
unresponsiveness
PD-1
blockade
mice
humans.
In
addition
initiating
decay
necessary
mitochondrial
fitness,
orchestrates
chromatin
changes
promote
polyfunctionality.
interacts
with
IKZF1/3,
sustained
transcription
their
target
genes.
Accordingly,
immunotherapy-induced
efficacy
could
be
largely
restored
YTHDF2-deficient
through
combinational
use
IKZF1/3
inhibitor
lenalidomide
a
mouse
model.
Thus,
coordinates
epi-transcriptional
transcriptional
networks
potentiate
immunity,
inform
therapeutic
intervention.
has
recently
identified
as
mechanism
governing
functional
cellular
states,
effect
on
antitumour
+
explored.
authors
assign
essential
nuclear,
m6A-recognition-dependent
YTHDF2,
which,
conjunction
role
IKZF1/3-mediated
gene
transcription,
governs
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
Cholangiocarcinoma
(CCA),
a
highly
aggressive
form
of
cancer,
is
known
for
its
high
mortality
rate.
A
Disintegrin
and
Metalloprotease
Domain-like
Protein
Decysin-1
(ADAMDEC1)
can
promote
the
development
metastasis
in
various
tumors
by
degrading
extracellular
matrix.
However,
regulatory
mechanism
CCA
remains
unclear.
Public
databases
clinical
tissue
samples
were
used
to
evaluate
whether
ADAMDEC1
expression
was
correlated
with
prognosis
CCA.
We
investigated
ADAMDEC1-related
genes
proteins
assessed
biological
behaviors
cells
vitro
through
functional
experiments.
Meanwhile,
interacting
involvement
nuclear
factor-kappa
B
(NF-κB)
signaling
pathway
screened
verified
bioinformatics
analysis.
The
tumorigenicity
also
xenograft
nude
mouse
model.
Our
results
showed
that
expressed
tumor
tissues
from
patients
positively
poor
prognosis.
Interference
cell
lines
targeting
successfully
constructed.
Knockdown
or
MMP12
both
affected
cells,
silencing
inhibited
growth
vivo.
Moreover,
interacted
MMP12,
modulating
promoting
activation
NF-κB
pathway.
study
uncovered
patterns
roles
tissues,
highlighting
connection
Therefore,
may
serve
as
potential
therapeutic
target