Frontiers in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 8, 2024
Background
Despite
the
recognized
roles
of
Sialic
acid-binding
Ig-like
lectins
(SIGLECs)
in
endocytosis
and
immune
regulation
across
cancers,
their
molecular
intricacies
colon
adenocarcinoma
(COAD)
are
underexplored.
Meanwhile,
complicated
interactions
between
different
SIGLECs
also
crucial
but
open
questions.
Methods
We
investigate
correlation
various
properties,
including
cancer
status,
prognosis,
clinical
features,
functional
enrichment,
cell
abundances,
checkpoints,
pathways,
etc.
To
fully
understand
behavior
multiple
SIGLECs’
co-evolution
subtract
its
leading
effect,
we
additionally
apply
three
unsupervised
machine
learning
algorithms,
namely,
Principal
Component
Analysis
(PCA),
Self-Organizing
Maps
(SOM),
K-means,
two
supervised
Least
Absolute
Shrinkage
Selection
Operator
(LASSO)
neural
network
(NN).
Results
find
significantly
lower
expression
levels
COAD
samples,
together
with
a
systematic
enhancement
correlations
distinct
SIGLECs.
demonstrate
SIGLEC14
affects
Overall
Survival
(OS)
according
to
Hazzard
ratio,
while
using
PCA
further
enhances
sensitivity
both
OS
Disease
Free
Interval
(DFI).
any
single
SIGLEC
is
uncorrelated
stages,
which
can
be
improved
by
PCA.
identify
SIGLEC-1,15
CD22
as
hub
genes
through
Differentially
Expressed
Genes
(DEGs),
consistent
our
PCA-identified
key
components
PC-1,2,5
considering
status
abundance.
As
an
extension,
use
SOM
for
visualization
show
similarities
differences
patients.
help
us
define
subsamples
corresponding
changes
cells
T-stage,
instance.
Conclusion
conclude
most
promising
family
treating
COAD.
offers
significant
prognosis
analyses,
unveils
transition
phases
or
potential
subtypes
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 1156 - 1156
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Gastric
cancer
(GC)
ranks
as
the
fifth
most
prevalent
malignant
neoplasm
globally,
with
an
increased
death
rate
despite
recent
advancements
in
research
and
therapeutic
options.
Different
molecular
subtypes
of
GC
have
distinct
interactions
immune
system,
impacting
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
prognosis,
reaction
to
immunotherapy.
Tumor-infiltrating
lymphocytes
(TILs)
TME
are
crucial
for
preventing
growth
metastasis,
evidenced
by
showing
that
patients
who
a
significant
density
TILs
better
survival
rates.
But
cells
evolved
variety
mechanisms
evade
surveillance,
both
sialic
acid-binding
immunoglobulin-like
lectin
15
(Siglec-15)
Programmed
Death-Ligand
1
(PD-L1)
playing
pivotal
role
development
immunosuppressive
TME.
They
prevent
T
cell
activation
proliferation
resulting
decrease
system’s
capacity
recognize
eliminate
cells.
These
checkpoint
molecules
function
via
different
but
complementary
mechanisms,
expression
Siglec-15
being
mutually
exclusive
PD-L1
and,
therefore,
providing
approach.
The
review
explores
how
affect
patient
outcomes
GC,
particular
emphasis
on
their
within
potential
targeting
pathways
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 5, 2025
This
study
aims
to
screen
and
identify
microRNA
(miRNA)
expression
profiles
across
different
stages
of
prostate
cancer
(PCa)
benign
prostatic
hyperplasia
(BPH)
using
high-throughput
sequencing.
The
seeks
determine
whether
specific
miRNAs
show
consistent
differential
various
PCa,
with
the
goal
identifying
potential
biomarkers
relevant
disease
progression.
In
this
study,
a
total
12
specimens
PCa
BPH
were
collected
from
September
2021
June
2022
in
Second
Affiliated
Hospital
Nanchang
University,
330,006,
P.R.
China
(including
3
early
localized
tumor,
local
invasion,
distant
metastasis
tumor
BPH).
profile
miRNA
was
screened
by
sequencing
technology,
differentially
expressed
between
each
group
bioinformatics
analysis.
Further
targeted
site
analysis
GO
enrichment
KEGG
miRNA-derived
genes
performed
on
above
miRNAs.
Finally,
hsa-miR-6715b-3p
tissues
verified
qRT-PCR
assay.
A
1526
identified
through
By
comparing
groups,
228
identified,
100
upregulated
128
downregulated.
Additionally,
69
novel
predicted.
results
showed
that
highly
compared
tissues.
presents
preliminary
investigation
identifies
as
promising
biomarker
for
Our
findings
validate
high
highlight
its
role
critical
oncogenic
pathways.
These
provide
theoretical
foundation
further
functional
studies
explore
clinical
utility
therapy
resistance
progression,
contributing
growing
knowledge
miRNA-based
PCa.
RSC Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 1877 - 1898
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
highlights
the
potential
of
covalently
linked
tamoxifen
hybrids
as
anti-cancer
agents
and
provides
valuable
insights
into
their
current
progress.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(29), P. 31789 - 31802
Published: July 15, 2024
Glioblastoma
(GB)
is
an
aggressive
brain
malignancy
characterized
by
its
invasive
nature.
Current
treatment
has
limited
effectiveness,
resulting
in
poor
patients'
prognoses.
β-Amino
carbonyl
(β-AC)
compounds
have
gained
attention
due
to
their
potential
anticancerous
properties.
Current Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(6), P. 438 - 448
Published: March 28, 2024
Background::
PYX-106
is
a
novel
monoclonal
antibody
(mAb),
targeting
the
sialic
acidbinding
immunoglobulin-like
lectin
15
(Siglec-15)
in
Tumor
Microenvironment
(TME).
Precise
measurement
of
essential
for
thorough
assessment
pharmacokinetics
clinical
investigations.
Methods::
A
Electrochemiluminescence
(ECL)
immunoassay
quantitation
PYX-
106
human
serum
was
developed
and
validated.
Biotinylated
anti-PYX-106
Bio-A1A1
employed
as
capture
antibody,
ruthenylated
Ru-A3G10
utilized
detection
ECL
on
Meso
Scale
Discovery
(MSD)
platform.
Results::
This
assay
fully
validated
terms
selectivity,
accuracy,
precision,
hook
effect,
stability,
etc.,
with
dynamic
range
from
50.0
to
2,500
ng/mL
under
2018
U.S.
Food
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
guidance
2022
FDA
ICH
M10
guidance.
Conclusion::
bioanalytical
validation
reported
first
time
biological
matrix,
this
has
been
successfully
applied
support
trial
PYX-106-101.
Current Opinion in Chemical Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
81, P. 102502 - 102502
Published: July 18, 2024
Aberrant
Siglec
expression
in
the
tumour
microenvironment
has
been
implicated
malignancies
and
can
impact
behaviour
patient
survival.
Further
to
this,
engagement
with
sialoglycans
induces
masked
antigen
recognition
promotes
immune
evasion,
highlighting
deregulated
function.
This
necessitates
elucidation
of
their
profiles
progression.
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
mediated
targeting
represents
a
novel
approach
further
elucidate
potential
clinical
relevance.
Although
miRNA
activity
remains
limited,
we
highlight
current
literature
detailing
miRNA:Siglec
interactions
within
landscape
provide
insights
for
possible
diagnostic
therapeutic
strategies
Siglec/sialic
acid
axis.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(9), P. e0311212 - e0311212
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
has
become
a
significant
global
health
concern
and
ranks
among
the
leading
causes
of
morbidity
mortality
worldwide.
Due
to
its
malignant
nature,
current
immunotherapeutic
treatments
are
used
tackle
this
issue.
However,
not
all
patients
respond
positively
treatment,
thereby
limiting
clinical
effectiveness
requiring
identification
novel
therapeutic
targets
optimise
strategies.
The
putative
ligand
Siglec-15,
Sialyl-Tn
(STn),
is
associated
with
tumour
progression
synthesised
by
sialyltransferases
ST6GALNAC1
ST6GALNAC2.
deregulation
both
within
literature
remain
limited,
involvement
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
in
STn
production
require
further
elucidation.
Here,
we
identified
miRNAs
involved
regulation
via
computational
approach
analysis
miRNA
binding
sites
were
determined.
In
silico
tools
predicted
miR-21,
miR-30e
miR-26b
regulate
gene,
which
had
shown
upregulated
expression
cohort.
Moreover,
each
displayed
high
affinity
towards
seed
region
.
Additionally,
enrichment
outlined
pathways
several
hallmarks,
including
epithelial
mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
MYC
progression.
Furthermore,
our
findings
demonstrated
that
profile
was
significantly
downregulated
CRC
tumours,
low
correlated
poor
survival
outcomes
when
compared
patient
data.
comparison
counterpart,
there
no
differences
ST6GALNAC2
between
normal
tissues,
evidenced
immunohistochemistry
analysis.
Immunohistochemistry
staining
highlighted
higher
more
prevalent
human
tissues
regard
conclusion,
integrated
reliant
on
deregulated
sialyltransferase
CRC,
regulated
oncomirs.
We
proposed
other
antigen
Siglec-15/Sia
axis.
Interdisciplinary cancer research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Sialic
acid-binding
immunoglobulin-like
lectins
(Siglecs)
have
heavily
mediated
the
tumour
landscape
and
shown
significant
deregulation
in
many
malignancies
by
facilitating
progression
metastasis;
such
sialoglycan
ligands
also
contributed
to
development.
Primarily,
Siglec/sialoglycan
axis
is
capable
of
modulating
immunosuppression
signalling
pathways,
preventing
myeloid
cell
activation
subsequent
generation
an
immune
response.
This
book
chapter
highlights
multifaceted
roles
outlines
Siglec
expression,
their
therapeutic
potential
as
diagnostic
prognostic
biomarkers,
current
murine
models
techniques
used
further
elucidate
key
pathways
downstream
targets.
Additionally,
we
elaborated
on
role
certain
enzymes
involved
synthesis
involvement
glycosylation
hypersialylation
modulation
microenvironment.
Finally,
suggest
areas
through
which
expand
understanding
function
highlight
maintaining
heterogeneity.
In
addition
this,
usage
Siglec-targeting
therapies
may
enhance
or
optimise
immunotherapeutic
interventions
upon
experimental
validation.