Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: June 14, 2024
Background
The
interaction
between
pyroptosis—a
form
of
programmed
cell
death—and
tumor
immunity
represents
a
burgeoning
field
interest.
Pyroptosis
exhibits
dual
role
in
cancer:
it
can
both
promote
development
and
counteract
by
activating
immune
responses
that
inhibit
evasion
encourage
death.
Current
immunotherapy
strategies,
notably
CAR-T
therapy
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs),
alongside
the
potential
certain
traditional
Chinese
medicinal
compounds,
highlight
intricate
relationship
pyroptosis
cancer
immunity.
As
research
delves
deeper
into
mechanisms
within
therapy,
its
application
enhancing
emerges
as
novel
avenue.
Purpose
This
review
aims
to
elucidate
underlying
pyroptosis,
impact
on
biology,
advancements
research.
Methods
A
comprehensive
literature
was
conducted
across
PubMed,
Embase,
CNKI,
Wanfang
Database
from
inception
study
until
August
22,
2023.
search
employed
keywords
such
“pyroptosis”,
“cancer”,
“tumor”,
“mechanism”,
“immunity”,
“gasdermin”,
“ICB”,
“CAR-T”,
“PD-1”,
“PD-L1”,
“herbal
medicine”,
“botanical
“Chinese
“traditional
“immunotherapy”,
linked
AND/OR,
capture
latest
findings
immunotherapy.
Results
is
governed
complex
mechanism,
with
Gasdermin
family
playing
pivotal
role.
While
promising
for
application,
pyroptosis’s
effect
still
evolving.
Notably,
medicine
ingredients
have
been
identified
inducers,
meriting
further
exploration.
Conclusion
consolidates
current
knowledge
It
reveals
beneficial
factor
immunotherapeutic
landscape,
suggesting
leveraging
developing
treatment
including
those
involving
medicine,
forward-looking
approach
oncology.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Abstract
Lung
cancer
remains
the
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
mortality
globally,
necessitating
continual
exploration
novel
therapeutic
targets.
The
phosphoinositide
3-kinase
(PI3K)
signaling
pathway
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
oncogenic
processes,
including
cell
growth,
survival,
metabolism
and
immune
modulation.
This
comprehensive
review
delineates
distinct
roles
PI3K
subtypes—PI3Kα,
PI3Kβ,
PI3Kγ
PI3Kδ—in
lung
pathogenesis
progression.
We
evaluate
current
landscape
inhibitors,
transitioning
from
non-selective
early-generation
compounds
to
isoform-specific
agents,
highlighting
their
clinical
efficacy,
resistance
mechanisms
potential
combination
strategies.
Furthermore,
intricate
interplay
between
tumor
microenvironment
is
explored,
elucidating
how
modulation
can
enhance
immunotherapeutic
responses.
Metabolic
reprogramming
driven
by
also
dissected,
revealing
vulnerabilities
that
be
therapeutically
exploited.
Despite
promising
advancements,
challenges
such
as
adverse
effects
underscore
need
for
personalized
medicine
approaches
development
next-generation
inhibitors.
underscores
multifaceted
advocates
integrated
strategies
harness
its
full
potential,
paving
way
improved
patient
outcomes.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 296 - 296
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Melanoma,
a
highly
aggressive
form
of
skin
cancer,
poses
major
therapeutic
challenge
due
to
its
metastatic
potential,
resistance
conventional
therapies,
and
the
complexity
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
Materials
science
nanotechnology
advances
have
led
using
nanocarriers
such
as
liposomes,
dendrimers,
polymeric
nanoparticles,
metallic
nanoparticles
transformative
solutions
for
precision
melanoma
therapy.
This
review
summarizes
findings
from
Web
Science,
PubMed,
EMBASE,
Scopus,
Google
Scholar
highlights
role
in
overcoming
treatment
barriers.
Nanoparticles
facilitate
passive
active
targeting
through
mechanisms
enhanced
permeability
retention
(EPR)
effect
functionalization
with
tumor-specific
ligands,
thereby
improving
accuracy
drug
delivery
reducing
systemic
toxicity.
Stimuli-responsive
systems
multi-stage
further
improve
overcome
challenges
poor
penetration
resistance.
Emerging
platforms
combine
diagnostic
imaging
delivery,
paving
way
personalized
medicine.
However,
there
are
still
issues
scalability,
biocompatibility,
regulatory
compliance.
comprehensive
potential
integrating
genetics
proteomics,
scalable,
patient-specific
therapies.
These
interdisciplinary
innovations
promise
redefine
provide
safer,
more
effective,
accessible
treatments.
Continued
research
is
essential
bridge
gap
between
evidence-based
scientific
clinical
applications.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 821 - 821
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Cancer
remains
a
leading
global
health
challenge,
placing
immense
burdens
on
individuals
and
healthcare
systems.
Despite
advancements
in
traditional
treatments,
significant
limitations
persist,
including
treatment
resistance,
severe
side
effects,
disease
recurrence.
Immunotherapy
has
emerged
as
promising
alternative,
leveraging
the
immune
system
to
target
eliminate
tumour
cells.
However,
challenges
such
immunotherapy
patient
response
variability,
need
for
improved
biomarkers
limit
its
widespread
success.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
of
current
landscape
cancer
immunotherapy,
highlighting
both
FDA-approved
therapies
novel
approaches
clinical
development.
It
explores
checkpoint
inhibitors,
cell
gene
therapies,
monoclonal
antibodies,
nanotechnology-driven
strategies,
offering
insights
into
their
mechanisms,
efficacy,
limitations.
By
integrating
emerging
research
advancements,
this
underscores
continued
innovation
optimise
overcome
existing
barriers.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(1)
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Abstract
In
tumor
therapeutics,
the
transition
from
conventional
cytotoxic
drugs
to
targeted
molecular
therapies,
such
as
those
targeting
receptor
tyrosine
kinases,
has
been
pivotal.
Despite
this
progress,
clinical
outcomes
have
remained
modest,
with
glioblastoma
patients'
median
survival
stagnating
at
less
than
15
months.
This
underscores
urgent
need
for
more
specialized
treatment
strategies.
Our
review
delves
into
progression
toward
immunomodulation
in
glioma
treatment.
We
dissect
critical
discoveries
immunotherapy,
spotlighting
instrumental
role
of
tumor-associated
macrophages,
which
account
approximately
half
immune
cells
microenvironment,
and
myeloid-derived
suppressor
cells.
The
complex
interplay
between
microenvironment
explored,
revealing
novel
therapeutic
targets.
uniqueness
our
is
its
exhaustive
approach,
synthesizing
current
research
elucidate
intricate
roles
various
molecules
receptors
within
microenvironment.
comprehensive
synthesis
not
only
maps
landscape
but
also
provides
a
blueprint
refining
immunotherapy
glioma,
signifying
paradigm
shift
leveraging
mechanisms
improved
patient
prognosis.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(17), P. 4280 - 4280
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
In
this
review
we
explore
innovative
approaches
in
the
treatment
of
hematologic
cancers
by
combining
various
therapeutic
modalities.
We
discuss
synergistic
potential
inhibitors
targeting
different
cellular
pathways
with
immunotherapies,
molecular
therapies,
and
hormonal
therapies.
Examples
include
PI3K
proteasome
inhibitors,
NF-κB
immunotherapy
checkpoint
neddylation
therapies
tumor
microenvironment.
Additionally,
use
small
molecules
peptide
cancer
treatment.
These
multidimensional
combinations
present
promising
strategies
for
enhancing
efficacy
overcoming
resistance
mechanisms.
However,
further
clinical
research
is
required
to
validate
their
effectiveness
safety
profiles
patients.
Hepatology International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(6), P. 1661 - 1683
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
In
Asia–Pacific
region,
hepatocellular
carcinoma
is
a
serious
health
threat
attributing
to
over
600,000
deaths
each
year
and
account
for
70%
of
global
cases.
Clinically,
the
major
unmet
needs
are
recurrence
after
curative-intent
surgery,
liver
transplantation
or
local
ablation
disease
progression
in
those
with
not
eligible
resection
failed
locoregional
therapy.
recent
few
years,
new
targeted
therapy
immune-checkpoint
inhibitors
have
been
registered
as
systemic
address
these
issues.
Notably,
forms
therapy,
either
first-line
second-line
unresectable
now
available.
New
data
also
emerging
use
prevent
retard
future,
further
implementation
other
immunotherapy
expected
bring
paradigm
management
carcinoma.
insight
related
immune-related
adverse
events
has
allso
enabled
optimization
therapeutic
approach
patients
The
purpose
this
clinical
practice
guideline
provide
an
up-to-date
recommendation
based
on
evidence
experience
from
expert
key
opinion
leaders
field
Three
questions
will
be
addressed,
namely:
(1)
Which
should
considered
therapy?
(2)
used?
(3)
How
patient
planned
immune
checkpoint-based
managed
monitored?
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Mitochondrial
regulation
plays
a
crucial
role
in
cancer
immunity
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
Infiltrating
immune
cells,
including
T
natural
killer
(NK)
and
macrophages,
undergo
mitochondrial
metabolic
reprogramming
to
survive
harsh
conditions
of
TME
enhance
their
antitumor
activity.
On
other
hand,
immunosuppressive
cells
like
myeloid-derived
suppressor
(MDSCs),
regulatory
(Tregs),
mast
tumor-associated
macrophages
(TAMs)
rely
on
maintain
function
as
well.
Additionally,
facilitates
evasion
even
hijacks
mitochondria
from
function.
Recent
studies
suggest
that
targeting
can
synergistically
reduce
progression,
especially
when
combined
with
traditional
therapies
checkpoint
inhibitors.
Many
mitochondrial-targeting
drugs
are
currently
clinical
trials
have
potential
efficacy
immunotherapy.
This
mini
review
highlights
critical
provides
lists