Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 9665 - 9681
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Cholangiocarcinoma
(CCA)
is
a
highly
aggressive
and
poorly
prognostic
tumor.
Due
to
the
lack
of
early
symptoms,
diagnosing
CCA
remains
challenging,
often
occurring
at
an
advanced
stage.
Therefore,
exploring
underlying
mechanisms
development
identifying
potential
biomarkers
therapeutic
targets
crucial.
Recently,
metabolic
reprogramming
in
cancer
cells
has
emerged
as
hallmark
disease.
Glycolysis
been
identified
central
component
CCA,
with
multiple
signaling
pathways
key
enzymes
playing
significant
roles.
Additionally,
non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNAs)
post-translational
modifications
proteins
are
also
involved
regulating
glycolysis
CCA.
In
this
review,
we
provide
comprehensive
summary
alterations
metabolism
diverse
involved,
they
might
exert
impact
on
Overall,
targeting
holds
considerable
promise
crucial
strategy
for
enhancing
outcomes
addition,
performed
bioinformatic
analysis
relationship
between
identify
investigate
targets.
The
purpose
study
theoretical
basis
Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. e010787 - e010787
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Background
Lung
adenocarcinoma
(LUAD)
presents
significant
challenges
in
prognosis
and
treatment
efficacy
evaluation.
While
post-translational
modifications
are
known
to
influence
tumor
progression,
their
prognostic
value
LUAD
remains
largely
unexplored.
Methods
We
developed
a
modification
learning
signature
(PTMLS)
using
machine
techniques,
analyzing
data
from
1231
patients
across
seven
global
cohorts.
The
signature’s
predicting
immunotherapy
response
was
evaluated
12
cohorts
spanning
multiple
cancer
types
(n=1201).
An
in-house
tissue
cohort
(n=171)
used
validate
beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase
2’s
(B4GALT2’s)
significance.
role
of
B4GALT2
immune
exclusion
investigated
through
vivo
vitro
experiments.
Results
established
PTMLS
exhibited
exceptional
predictive
capabilities
patient
outcomes,
surpassing
the
98
existing
indicators.
system’s
validated
diverse
malignancy
categories
for
immunotherapeutic
assessment.
From
biological
perspective,
correlations
were
observed
between
immunological
parameters,
whereby
elevated
levels
characterized
by
attenuated
responses
immunologically
cold
neoplastic
features.
Within
framework,
identified
as
crucial
molecular
component
(r=0.82,
p<0.05),
its
heightened
expression
linked
unfavorable
clinical
outcomes
cases,
particularly
specimens
exhibiting
CD8-depleted
phenotypes.
spatial
distribution
patterns
cell
populations,
specifically
CD8+
T
lymphocytes
CD20+
B
lymphocytes,
elucidated
multiplexed
immunofluorescence
analysis.
Laboratory
investigations
subsequently
B4GALT2’s
regulatory
on
cellular
expansion
both
laboratory
cultures
animal
models.
Significantly,
suppression
found
enhance
lymphocyte
populations
functional
status,
thereby
potentiating
anti-programmed
death
protein
1
studies.
This
phenomenon
reduced
CD62L+CD8
alongside
GZMB+/CD44+/CD69+CD8
populations.
Conclusion
system
represents
an
effective
instrument
individualized
evaluation
stratification
identification
previously
unrecognized
oncogenic
factor
involved
novel
therapeutic
avenue
optimization.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 30, 2024
The
P2X7
receptor
(P2X7R),
an
ATP-gated
ion
channel,
has
emerged
as
a
crucial
player
in
neuroinflammation
and
promising
therapeutic
target
for
neurodegenerative
disorders.
This
review
explores
the
current
understanding
of
P2X7R's
structure,
activation,
physiological
roles,
focusing
on
its
expression
function
microglial
cells.
article
examines
receptor's
involvement
calcium
signaling,
polarization,
well
role
pathogenesis
Alzheimer's
disease,
Parkinson's
multiple
sclerosis,
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis.
highlights
complex
nature
P2X7R
discussing
potential
neuroprotective
neurotoxic
effects
depending
disease
stage
context.
It
also
addresses
development
antagonists
their
progress
clinical
trials,
identifying
key
research
gaps
future
perspectives
P2X7R-targeted
therapy
development.
By
providing
comprehensive
overview
state
knowledge
directions,
this
serves
valuable
resource
researchers
clinicians
interested
exploring
targeting
treatment
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 1066 - 1066
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
Protein
phosphorylation
is
a
dynamic
and
reversible
modification
involved
in
almost
all
cellular
processes.
Numerous
investigations
have
shown
that
protein
enzymes
(PPMEs)
regulate
play
an
important
role
the
occurrence
treatment
of
tumors.
However,
there
still
lack
effective
insights
into
value
PPMEs
classification
patients
with
lung
adenocarcinoma
(LUAD).
Here,
four
topological
algorithms
identified
15
hub
from
protein–protein
interaction
(PPI)
network.
This
PPI
network
was
constructed
using
124
significantly
correlated
35
cancer
hallmark-related
pathways.
Our
study
illustrates
these
can
affect
survival
LUAD
form
somatic
mutation
or
expression
perturbation.
Consistency
clustering
based
on
recognized
two
subtypes
(namely
cluster1
cluster2)
LUAD.
Compared
cluster1,
prognosis
cluster2
worse.
disparity
probably
attributed
to
higher
tumor
burden,
male
proportion,
more
significant
disturbance
cluster2.
Moreover,
also
different
characteristics
terms
immune
activity,
infiltration
level,
immunotherapy
response,
drug
sensitivity.
We
PSig
scoring
system
by
principal
component
analysis
algorithm
estimate
level
individual
patients.
Patients
high
low
score
groups
demonstrated
rate,
gene
cell
abundance,
sensitivity
treatment.
work
reveals
plays
non-negligible
microenvironment
Evaluating
status
contribute
enhancing
our
cognition
guiding
formulation
personalized
strategies.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 777 - 777
Published: June 13, 2024
Members
of
the
SOX
(SRY-related
HMG
box)
family
transcription
factors
are
crucial
for
embryonic
development
and
cell
fate
determination.
This
review
investigates
role
SOX3
in
cancer,
as
aberrations
expression
have
been
implicated
several
cancers,
including
osteosarcoma,
breast,
esophageal,
endometrial,
ovarian,
gastric,
hepatocellular
carcinomas,
glioblastoma,
leukemia.
These
dysregulations
modulate
key
cancer
outcomes
such
apoptosis,
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
invasion,
migration,
cycle,
proliferation,
contributing
to
development.
exhibits
varied
patterns
correlated
with
clinicopathological
parameters
diverse
tumor
types.
aims
elucidate
nuanced
tumorigenesis,
correlating
its
clinical
pathological
characteristics
patients
cellular
modelsBy
providing
a
comprehensive
exploration
involvement
this
underscores
multifaceted
across
distinct
The
complexity
uncovered
function
emphasizes
need
further
research
unravel
full
potential
therapeutics.
Cancer and Metastasis Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
44(1)
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Abstract
Cancer
stem
cells
play
an
important
role
in
tumor
progression
and
chemotherapy
resistance.
Leucine-rich
G
repeat-containing
protein-coupled
receptor
5
(LGR5)
has
been
identified
as
a
cancer
cell
marker
several
types.
LGR5
is
involved
development
via
pathways
including
WNT/β-catenin
signaling
pathway.
plays
by
promoting
migration,
invasion,
metastasis,
angiogenesis
many
cancers
colorectal,
brain,
gastric,
ovarian
cancer.
This
review
summarises
the
current
knowledge
on
expression
functional
of
cancers,
molecular
mechanisms
regulated
LGR5,
relationship
between
The
also
includes
highlights
potential
strategies
to
inhibit
function.
majority
studies
have
shown
that
progression,
metastasis
resistance
however,
some
contexts
can
activate
tumor-suppressive
negative
promote
progression.
targeting
promising
anti-cancer
treatment
but
effect
complex
may
be
dependent
type,
microenvironment
cross-talk
with
other
molecules
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Succinylation
represents
an
emerging
class
of
post-translational
modifications
(PTMs),
characterized
by
the
enzymatic
or
non-enzymatic
transfer
a
negatively
charged
four-carbon
succinyl
group
to
ϵ-amino
lysine
residues,
mediated
succinyl-coenzyme
A.
Recent
studies
have
highlighted
involvement
succinylation
in
various
diseases,
particularly
cancer
progression.
Sirtuin
5
(SIRT5),
member
sirtuin
family,
has
been
extensively
studied
for
its
robust
desuccinylase
activity,
alongside
deacetylase
function.
To
date,
only
limited
number
SIRT5
substrates
identified.
These
mediate
diverse
physiological
processes
such
as
glucose
oxidation,
fatty
acid
ammonia
detoxification,
reactive
oxygen
species
scavenging,
anti-apoptosis,
and
inflammatory
responses.
The
regulation
these
activities
can
occur
through
either
same
activity
acting
on
different
distinct
targeting
substrate.
Aberrant
expression
closely
linked
tumorigenesis
disease
progression;
however,
role
remains
controversial.
exhibits
dual
functionalities:
it
promote
tumor
proliferation,
metastasis,
drug
resistance,
metabolic
reprogramming,
thereby
oncogene;
conversely,
also
inhibit
cell
growth
induce
apoptosis,
functioning
suppressor
gene.
This
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
current
research
status
SIRT5.
We
discuss
structural
characteristics
regulatory
mechanisms,
compare
functions
with
other
family
members,
elucidate
mechanisms
regulating
activity.
Specifically,
we
focus
modification
progression,
highlighting
how
desuccinylation
modulates
development
delineating
underlying
involved.
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Gastric
cancer
(GC)
is
one
of
the
most
common
and
highly
lethal
malignant
tumors
worldwide,
its
occurrence
development
are
regulated
by
multiple
molecular
mechanisms.
Post-translational
modifications
(PTM)
forms
include
ubiquitylation,
phosphorylation,
acetylation
methylation.
Emerging
research
has
highlighted
lactylation
glycosylation.
The
diverse
realm
PTM
crosstalk
linked
to
many
critical
signaling
events
involved
in
neoplastic
transformation,
carcinogenesis
metastasis.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
impact
on
progression
GC.
Specifically,
aberrant
have
been
shown
alter
proliferation,
migration,
invasion
capabilities
GC
cells.
Moreover,
closely
associated
with
resistance
chemotherapeutic
agents
Notably,
this
also
discusses
phenomenon
crosstalk,
highlighting
interactions
among
their
roles
regulating
pathways
protein
functions.
Therefore,
in-depth
investigation
into
mechanisms
targeted
therapeutic
strategies
hold
promise
for
advancing
early
diagnosis,
treatment,
prognostic
evaluation
GC,
offering
novel
insights
future
directions.