A
cure
for
cancer
is
out
of
reach
most
patients
due
to
chemoresistance.
Cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs),
one
the
abundant
types
stromal
cells
in
tumor
microenvironment,
are
known
provide
functional
and
structural
support
progression.
These
also
play
a
role
chemoresistance,
but
detailed
understanding
process,
particularly
chemoresistant
lung
cancer,
lacking.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
programmed
death-ligand
1
(PDL-1)
as
potential
biomarker
CAF-induced
chemoresistance
evaluated
its
underlying
mechanisms
non-small
cell
(NSCLC).
We
demonstrated
that
chemotherapy-stimulated
CAFs
promoted
tumorigenic
stem
cell-like
properties
NSCLC
cells,
which
could
contribute
their
Subsequently,
revealed
PDL-1
expression
upregulated
chemotherapy-treated
associated
with
poor
prognosis.
Silencing
suppressed
CAFs’
ability
promote
invasiveness
favoring
uncovered
an
upregulation
led
increase
hepatocyte
growth
factor
(HGF)
secretion
from
CAFs,
stimulates
progression,
invasion,
stemness
while
inhibiting
apoptosis.
Taken
together,
our
results
show
PDL-1-positive
modulate
by
secreting
elevated
HGF,
thereby
promoting
Our
finding
supports
chemotherapy
response
drug
delivery
therapeutic
target
NSCLC.
Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
The
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
is
integral
to
cancer
progression,
impacting
metastasis
and
treatment
response.
It
consists
of
diverse
cell
types,
extracellular
matrix
components,
signaling
molecules
that
interact
promote
growth
therapeutic
resistance.
Elucidating
the
intricate
interactions
between
cells
TME
crucial
in
understanding
progression
challenges.
A
critical
process
induced
by
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
wherein
epithelial
acquire
mesenchymal
traits,
which
enhance
their
motility
invasiveness
progression.
By
targeting
various
components
TME,
novel
investigational
strategies
aim
disrupt
TME's
contribution
EMT,
thereby
improving
efficacy,
addressing
resistance,
offering
a
nuanced
approach
therapy.
This
review
scrutinizes
key
players
emphasizing
avenues
therapeutically
components.
Moreover,
article
discusses
implications
for
resistance
mechanisms
highlights
current
toward
modulation
along
with
potential
caveats.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Gastrointestinal
(GI)
tumors
are
a
significant
global
health
threat,
with
high
rates
of
morbidity
and
mortality.
Exosomes
contain
various
biologically
active
molecules
like
nucleic
acids,
proteins,
lipids
can
serve
as
messengers
for
intercellular
communication.
They
play
critical
roles
in
the
exchange
information
between
tumor
cells
microenvironment
(TME).
The
TME
consists
mesenchymal
components
extracellular
matrix
(ECM),
fibroblasts
being
most
abundant
cell
type
mesenchyme.
Cancer-associated
(CAFs)
derived
from
normal
stem
that
activated
TME.
CAFs
secrete
exosomes
to
modulate
proliferation,
invasion,
migration,
drug
resistance,
other
biological
processes
tumors.
Additionally,
manipulate
function
behavior
through
direct
cell-cell
interactions.
This
review
provides
summary
crosstalk
GI
exosomes,
along
potential
underlying
mechanisms.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(5)
Published: May 28, 2024
Abstract
Transforming
growth
factor
beta
(TGFβ)
signaling
plays
a
critical
role
in
tumorigenesis
and
metastasis.
However,
little
is
known
about
the
biological
function
of
TGFbeta-induced
lncRNA
cancer.
In
this
study,
we
discovered
novel
TG
Fbeta-
i
nduced
l
nc
R
NA,
termed
TGILR
,
whose
cancer
remains
unknown
to
date.
expression
was
directly
activated
by
canonical
TGFbeta/SMAD3
axis,
activation
highly
conserved
Clinical
analysis
showed
that
overexpression
significant
correlation
with
lymph
node
metastasis
poor
survival
an
independent
prognostic
gastric
(GC).
Depletion
caused
obvious
inhibitory
effect
on
GC
cell
proliferation,
invasion,
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
vitro
vivo.
More
importantly,
demonstrated
TGFbeta
overactivated
due
cancer-associated
fibroblast
(CAF)
infiltration.
Mechanistically,
increased
level
CAF-secreted
activates
signaling,
leading
cells.
Meanwhile,
inhibited
microRNA
biogenesis
miR-1306
miR-33a
interacting
TARBP2
reducing
its
protein
stability,
thereby
promoting
progression
via
TCF4-mediated
EMT
signaling.
conclusion,
CAF
infiltration
drives
through
activating
TGFbeta/TGILR
axis.
Targeted
blocking
CAF-derived
should
be
promising
anticancer
strategy
GC.
Research in Veterinary Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
171, P. 105222 - 105222
Published: March 11, 2024
In
vitro
maturation
(IVM)
of
oocytes
is
clinically
used
in
horses
to
produce
blastocysts
but
current
conditions
for
are
suboptimal.
We
analyzed
the
composition
equine
preovulatory
follicular
fluid
(FF)
secretome
and
tested
its
effects
on
meiotic
competence
gene
expression
subjected
IVM.
Preovulatory
FF
was
obtained,
concentrated
using
ultrafiltration
with
cut-off
10
kDa,
stored
at
−80
°C.
The
metabolic
proteomic
analyzed,
ultrastructural
assessed
by
cryo-transmission
microscopy.
Oocytes
obtained
post-mortem
or
ovum
pick
up
(OPU)
were
IVM
absence
(control)
presence
20
40
μg/ml
(S20
S40)
secretome.
then
chromatin
configuration
snap
frozen
analysis.
Proteomic
analysis
detected
255
proteins
Equus
caballus
database,
mostly
related
complement
cascade
cholesterol
metabolism.
Metabolomic
yielded
14
metabolites
electron
microscopy
revealed
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs).
No
significant
differences
rates
among
treatments.
However,
GDF9
BMP15
significantly
increased
OPU-derived
compared
(fold
increase
±
SEM:
9.4
0.1
vs.
1
0.5
9.9
0.3
GDF9,
respectively;
p
<
0.05).
Secretome
addition
TNFAIP6
S40
regardless
oocyte
source.
Further
research
necessary
fully
understand
whether
influences
developmental
oocytes.
iScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(5), P. 109674 - 109674
Published: April 4, 2024
Cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs)
have
been
shown
to
play
a
key
role
in
prostate
cancer
treatment
resistance,
but
the
of
CAFs
initial
course
enzalutamide
therapy
for
remains
unclear.
Our
research
revealed
that
secrete
CCL5,
which
promotes
upregulation
androgen
receptor
(AR)
expression
cells,
leading
resistance
therapy.
Furthermore,
CCL5
also
enhances
tumor
programmed
death-ligand
1
(PD-L1),
resulting
immune
escape.
Mechanistically,
binds
CCR5
on
cells
and
activates
AKT
signaling
pathway,
AR
PD-L1.
The
antagonist
maraviroc
inhibit
mediated
pathway
can
effectively
reduce
PD-L1,
improve
efficacy
enzalutamide.
This
study
highlights
promising
therapeutic
approach
targeting
CCL5-CCR5
effectiveness
International Journal of Radiation Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 11
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
A
substantial
proportion
of
children
with
high
risk
Neuroblastoma
die
within
the
first
5
years
post-diagnosis
despite
complex
treatment
applied.
In
recent
years,
tumor
environment
has
been
revealed
as
key
factor
for
cancer
efficacy.
this
sense,
non-tumorigenic
Neural
Crest
progenitor
cells
from
patients,
have
described
part
stroma,
promoting
growth
and
contributing
to
mesenchyme
formation.
paper
we
wanted
study
radiobiological
behavior
these
(NB14t)
how
they
influence
tumorigenic
neuroblasts
after
radiotherapy.
Matrix Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Rapid
progress
has
been
made
in
the
exciting
field
of
secretome
research
health
and
disease.
The
tumor
secretome,
which
is
a
significant
proportion
proteome,
secreted
into
extracellular
space
to
promote
intercellular
communication
thus
progression.
Among
many
molecules
integrins
matrix
metalloproteinase
14
(MMP14)
stand
out
as
interplay
adhesion
proteolysis
drives
invasion.
Integrins
serve
mechanosensors
that
mediate
contact
cells
with
scaffold
are
significantly
involved
precise
positioning
activity
control
membrane-bound
collagenase
MMP14.
As
proteinase,
MMP14
influences
modifies
itself.
While
MT-MMPs
membrane
bound,
but
can
be
released
therefore
border
crossers
between
cell
surface
not
constitutively
cell-bound,
its
binding
other
receptors
stringently
regulated
process.
To
understand
mutual
interactions
detail,
we
first
summarize
structure
function
how
it
at
enzymatic
cellular
level.
In
particular,
include
proteolytic
cleavage
themselves
by
We
then
review
biochemical,
biological
physiological
effects
on
composition
associated
functions
when
either
bound
membrane,
or
located
microvesicles,
proteolytically
shed
non-membrane-bound
ectodomain.
Novel
methods
proteomics,
including
analysis
extravesicular
vesicles,
new
for
quantification
will
provide
diagnostic
tools.
modification
especially
MMP14,
may
bring
an
additional
aspect
studies
have
impact
diagnosis
most
likely
also
therapy
cancer
patients.