Cancer Drug Resistance,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Primary
and
secondary
resistance
to
immune
checkpoint
blockade
(ICB)
reduces
its
efficacy.
The
mechanisms
underlying
immunotherapy
are
highly
complex.
In
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC),
these
primarily
associated
with
the
loss
of
programmed
death-ligand
1
(PD-L1)
expression,
genetic
mutations,
circular
RNA
axis
transcription
factor
regulation,
antigen
presentation
disorders,
dysregulation
signaling
pathways.
Additionally,
alterations
in
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
play
a
pivotal
role
driving
resistance.
is
mainly
attributed
TME
alterations,
including
mutations
co-mutations,
modulation
T
infiltration,
enrichment
M2
tumor-associated
macrophages
(M2-TAMs)
mucosal-associated
invariant
(MAIT)
cells,
vascular
endothelial
growth
(VEGF),
pulmonary
fibrosis.
Acquired
stems
from
changes
cellular
infiltration
patterns
leading
“cold”
or
“hot”
tumors,
altered
interferon
(IFN)
pathway
involvement
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
oxidative
stress
responses,
as
well
post-treatment
gene
circadian
rhythm
disruption
(CRD).
This
review
presents
an
overview
various
ICB,
elucidates
during
primary,
adaptive,
acquired
resistance,
discusses
existing
strategies
for
overcoming
ICB
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
a
major
medical
challenge
due
to
its
high
incidence
and
poor
prognosis.
5-Fluorouracil
(5-FU),
although
extensively
studied
in
the
treatment
of
HCC
other
solid
tumors,
has
limited
application
as
first-line
therapy
for
resistance
significant
inter-patient
variability.
To
address
these
issues,
researchers
have
explored
drug
repurposing.
One
our
key
findings
this
endeavour
was
potent
anti-HCC
effect
natural
product
Salidroside
(Sal)
when
co-administered
with
5-FU.
Sal
found
inhibit
mitosis
promote
cellular
senescence
cells
via
mechanism
distinct
from
5-FU,
specifically
by
inducing
excessive
mitophagy
that
led
mitochondrial
dysfunction.
Importantly,
YIPF5
confirmed
potential
molecular
target
Sal.
This
modulated
YIPF5-induced
influenced
both
cells.
The
combination
5-FU
demonstrated
therapeutic
effects
mouse
model.
In
conclusion,
study
not
only
line
innovative
strategy
repurposing,
but
also
important
design
screening
targeting
relevant
pathways.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Gastric
cancer
remains
a
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
mortality
worldwide,
with
advanced
stages
presenting
significant
challenges
due
to
metastasis
and
drug
resistance.
Traditional
Chinese
Medicine
(TCM)
offers
promising
complementary
approach
characterized
by
holistic
treatment
principles
minimal
side
effects.
This
review
comprehensively
explores
the
multifaceted
mechanisms
which
TCM
addresses
gastric
cancer.
Specifically,
we
detail
how
inhibits
aerobic
glycolysis
downregulating
key
glycolytic
enzymes
metabolic
pathways,
thereby
reducing
energy
supply
essential
for
cell
proliferation.
We
examine
suppresses
angiogenesis
targeting
vascular
endothelial
growth
factor
(VEGF)
cyclooxygenase-2
(COX-2)
effectively
starving
tumors
nutrients
oxygen
required
metastasis.
Furthermore,
modulates
immune
microenvironment
enhancing
activity
effector
cells
such
as
CD4
+
CD8
T
natural
killer
(NK)
while
immunosuppressive
like
regulatory
(Tregs)
myeloid-derived
suppressor
(MDSCs).
These
actions
collectively
contribute
slowing
tumor
progression,
inhibiting
metastasis,
body’s
antitumor
response.
The
insights
presented
underscore
potential
an
integral
component
comprehensive
strategies,
highlighting
avenues
future
research
clinical
application
improve
patient
outcomes.
PeerJ,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. e19332 - e19332
Published: April 24, 2025
Tumors
pose
a
serious
threat
to
global
public
health
and
are
usually
treated
from
two
aspects:
tumor
cells
microenvironment.
Compared
with
traditional
chemotherapy
drugs,
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
monomers
have
advantages
in
treatment,
such
as
multiple
targets,
levels
synergistic
intervention.
However,
most
TCM
active
ingredients
disadvantages
poor
water
solubility
stability,
which
restrict
their
clinical
application.
Nano
drug
delivery
systems
the
functions
of
improving
bioavailability
anti-tumor
ingredients,
enhancing
tissue
targeting,
achieving
controlled
release,
inhibiting
multidrug
resistance.
free
monomers,
they
higher
therapeutic
effects
fewer
side
effects.
This
article
summarizes
five
commonly
used
monomer
nanocarriers,
including
lipid
nanomaterials,
exosomes,
polymer
micelles,
carbon
nanotubes,
dendrimers,
explains
mechanisms
after
combining
TCM,
cell
proliferation
metastasis,
regulating
microenvironment,
etc
.
At
same
time,
potential
nano
combined
radiotherapy
immunotherapy
is
discussed,
well
current
problems
toxicity,
long-term
complex
amplification
process,
future
development
directions,
aiming
provide
reference
for
promoting
application
ingredients.
OncoTargets and Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 313 - 325
Published: April 1, 2024
Tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
is
a
complex
and
integrated
system
containing
variety
of
tumor-infiltrating
immune
cells
stromal
cells.They
are
closely
connected
with
cancer
influence
the
development
progression
cancer.Traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
an
important
complementary
therapy
for
treatment
in
China.It
mainly
eliminates
by
regulating
TME.The
aim
this
review
to
systematically
summarize
crosstalk
between
tumor
TME,
research
progress
TCM
great
significance
revealing
therapeutic
mechanism
action
TCM,
provides
opportunity
combined
application
immunotherapy
treatment.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 21, 2024
Among
women,
breast
carcinoma
is
one
of
the
most
complex
cancers,
with
highest
death
rates
worldwide.
There
have
been
significant
improvements
in
treatment
methods,
but
its
early
detection
still
remains
an
issue
to
be
resolved.
This
study
explores
multifaceted
function
hyaluronan-mediated
motility
receptor
(HMMR)
cancer
progression.
HMMR's
association
key
cell
cycle
regulators
(AURKA,
TPX2,
and
CDK1)
underscores
pivotal
role
initiation
advancement.
involvement
microtubule
assembly
cellular
interactions,
both
extracellularly
intracellularly,
provides
critical
insights
into
contribution
processes.
Elevated
HMMR
expression
triggered
by
inflammatory
signals
correlates
unfavorable
prognosis
various
other
malignancies.
Therefore,
recognizing
as
a
promising
therapeutic
target,
validates
overexpression
pan
cancers
correlation
certain
proteins
such
AURKA,
CDK1
through
online
databases.
Furthermore,
pathways
associated
were
explored
using
pathway
enrichment
analysis,
Gene
Ontology,
offering
foundation
for
development
effective
strategies
treatment.
The
further
highlights
compounds
capable
inhibiting
pathways,
which,
turn,
would
inhibit
upregulation
cancer.
results
validated
via
MD
simulations
addition
molecular
docking
explore
protein-protein/ligand
interaction.
Consequently,
these
findings
imply
that
could
play
crucial
oncogenic
regulator,
highlighting
potential
target
intervention
carcinoma.