The
transcription
factor
Signal
Transducer
and
Activator
of
Transcription
3
(STAT3)
plays
a
role
in
carcinogenesis
is
involved
processes,
such
as
proliferation,
differentiation,
drug
resistance
immunosuppression.
STAT3
can
be
activated
by
phosphorylation
tyrosine
at
position
705
(pSTAT3
Despite
advancements
in
the
detection
and
treatment
of
prostate
cancer,
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
its
progression
remain
unclear.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
role
receptor
OR51E2,
which
is
commonly
upregulated
this
disease.
We
investigated
physiological
effects
OR51E2
through
CRISPR-Cas9-induced
monoclonal
knockout.
assessed
vitro
vivo
tumorigenicity
conducted
transcriptomic
proteomic
analyses
xenograft
tumors
derived
from
these
knockout
cells.
Furthermore,
we
analyzed
differences
OR51E2-expression
levels
patients
a
TCGA
cohort.
OR51E2-knockout
cells
exhibited
increased
proliferation,
migration,
adhesion,
anchorage-independent
colony
formation,
tumor
growth
rates,
resulting
more
aggressive
cancer
phenotype.
Omics
revealed
several
potential
pathways
associated
with
significant
changes,
notably
an
aberration
STAT3
pathway
linked
IL-6
signaling,
highlighting
connection
inflammatory
pathways.
cohort
analysis
that
low
expression
had
worse
prognosis
higher
average
Gleason
grade
than
those
levels.
Additionally,
supported
putative
OR51E2-related
modulation
pathway.
regulated
throughout
actively
influences
cell
physiology
affecting
aggressiveness.
Reduced
may
adversely
affect
patient
outcomes,
potentially
alterations
impact
cellular
responses
signaling.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025
Gastric
cancer
(GC)
remains
one
of
the
most
common
types
cancer,
ranking
fifth
among
cancer-related
deaths
worldwide.
Chemotherapy
is
an
effective
treatment
for
advanced
GC.
However,
development
chemotherapy
resistance,
which
involves
malfunction
several
signaling
pathways
and
consequence
numerous
variables
interacting,
seriously
affects
patient
leads
to
poor
clinical
outcomes.
Therefore,
in
order
treat
GC,
it
imperative
find
novel
medications
that
will
increase
sensitivity
reverse
resistance.
Traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
has
been
extensively
researched
as
adjuvant
medication
recent
years.
It
shown
have
anticancer
benefits
be
crucial
enhancing
reducing
Given
this,
mechanism
resistance
GC
summed
up
this
work.
The
theoretical
foundation
TCM
a
sensitizer
established
by
introducing
primary
signal
possible
targets
implicated
improving
reversing
active
ingredients.
Cancers,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(5), С. 755 - 755
Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2025
Signal
Transducer
and
Activator
of
Transcription
3
(STAT3)
is
a
transcription
factor
that
strongly
implicated
in
various
cancers.
In
its
canonical
signaling
pathway,
Janus
kinases
(JAKs)
phosphorylate
STAT3
at
the
Y705
residue
response
to
cytokines
or
growth
factors,
with
pY705
serving
as
key
marker
oncogenic
activity.
Elevated
levels
correlate
poor
prognosis,
numerous
small-molecule
inhibitors
have
been
developed
block
this
phosphorylation
site.
More
recently,
S727
(pS727)
has
emerged
critical
contributor
STAT3-mediated
oncogenesis,
particularly
due
role
mitochondrial
translocation.
Evidence
suggests
pS727
may
even
surpass
driving
These
findings
prompt
an
important
question:
Which
should
be
prioritized
for
effective
inhibition
cancer
therapy?
This
review
compiles
critically
analyzes
current
literature
on
targeting
and/or
pS727,
evaluating
their
therapeutic
efficacy
vitro,
vivo,
clinical
trials.
We
assess
unique
effects
each
downstream
signaling,
toxicity,
outcomes.
Our
analysis
indicates
both
achieve
greatest
effectiveness.
However,
associated
higher
toxicity
risks.
Comprehensive
evaluation
underscores
importance
maximum
benefit.
The
also
shows
co-targeting
increase
overall
efficacy.
approached
lower
affinity
minimize
enhance
feasibility
dual-targeting
strategies.
ABSTRACT
Signal
transducer
and
activator
of
transcription
3
(STAT3)
is
a
critical
factor
involved
in
multiple
physiological
pathological
processes.
While
STAT3
plays
an
essential
role
homeostasis,
its
persistent
activation
has
been
implicated
the
pathogenesis
various
diseases,
particularly
cancer,
bone‐related
autoimmune
disorders,
inflammatory
cardiovascular
neurodegenerative
conditions.
The
interleukin‐6/Janus
kinase
(JAK)/STAT3
signaling
axis
central
to
activation,
influencing
tumor
microenvironment
remodeling,
angiogenesis,
immune
evasion,
therapy
resistance.
Despite
extensive
research,
precise
mechanisms
underlying
dysregulated
disease
progression
remain
incompletely
understood,
no
United
States
Food
Drug
Administration
(USFDA)‐approved
direct
inhibitors
currently
exist.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
evaluation
STAT3's
health
disease,
emphasizing
involvement
cancer
stem
cell
maintenance,
metastasis,
inflammation,
drug
We
systematically
discuss
therapeutic
strategies,
including
JAK
(tofacitinib,
ruxolitinib),
Src
Homology
2
domain
(S3I‐201,
STATTIC),
antisense
oligonucleotides
(AZD9150),
nanomedicine‐based
delivery
systems,
which
enhance
specificity
bioavailability
while
reducing
toxicity.
By
integrating
molecular
mechanisms,
pathology,
emerging
interventions,
this
fills
knowledge
gap
STAT3‐targeted
therapy.
Our
insights
into
crosstalk,
epigenetic
regulation,
resistance
offer
foundation
for
developing
next‐generation
with
greater
clinical
efficacy
translational
potential.