Frontiers in Oncology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Ноя. 7, 2023
CD147
also
known
as
EMMPRIN,
basigin,
and
HAb18G,
is
a
single-chain
type
I
transmembrane
protein
shown
to
be
overexpressed
in
aggressive
human
cancers
of
CNS,
head
neck,
breasts,
lungs,
gastrointestinal,
genitourinary,
skin,
hematological,
musculoskeletal.
In
these
malignancies,
the
molecule
integral
diverse
but
complimentary
hallmarks
cancer:
it
pivotal
cancerous
proliferative
signaling,
growth
propagation,
cellular
survival,
replicative
immortality,
angiogenesis,
metabolic
reprogramming,
immune
evasion,
invasion,
metastasis.
has
regulatory
functions
cancer-enabling
characteristics
such
DNA
damage
response
(DDR)
evasion.
These
neoplastic
are
executed
through
numerous
sometimes
overlapping
molecular
pathways:
transduces
signals
from
upstream
molecules
or
ligands
cyclophilin
A
(CyPA),
CD98,
S100A9;
activates
repertoire
downstream
pathways
including
matrix
metalloproteinases
(MMPs)-2,3,9,
hypoxia-inducible
factors
(HIF)-1/2α,
PI3K/Akt/mTOR/HIF-1α,
ATM/ATR/p53;
an
indispensable
chaperone
regulator
monocarboxylate,
fatty
acid,
amino
acid
transporters.
Interestingly,
induced
loss
prevents
reverses
acquired
cancer
diseases.
Silencing
Cd147
alleviates
resistance
chemoradiotherapy
exhibited
by
malignant
tumors
like
carcinomas
breast,
lung,
pancreas,
liver,
gastric,
colon,
ovary,
cervix,
prostate,
urinary
bladder,
glioblastoma,
melanoma.
Targeting
antigen
chimeric
induced-chimeric
T
cell
antibody
therapies
safer
more
effective.
Moreover,
incorporating
anti-CD147
monoclonal
antibodies
chemoradiotherapy,
oncolytic
viral
therapy,
virus-based-gene
increases
effectiveness
reduces
on
off-target
toxicity.
This
study
advocates
expedition
expansion
further
exploiting
evidence
experimental
studies
that
modulate
features
strive
translate
them
into
clinical
practice
alleviate
emergency
propagation
cancer,
well
associated
social
consequences.
Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
132(11)
Опубликована: Май 31, 2022
Hypoxia-inducible
factors
(HIFs)
are
master
regulators
of
oxygen
homeostasis
that
match
O2
supply
and
demand
for
each
the
50
trillion
cells
in
adult
human
body.
Cancer
co-opt
this
homeostatic
system
to
drive
cancer
progression.
HIFs
activate
transcription
thousands
genes
mediate
angiogenesis,
stem
cell
specification,
motility,
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition,
extracellular
matrix
remodeling,
glucose
lipid
metabolism,
immune
evasion,
invasion,
metastasis.
In
Review,
mechanisms
consequences
HIF
activation
presented.
The
current
status
future
prospects
small-molecule
inhibitors
use
as
therapeutics
discussed.
Abstract
Despite
centuries
since
the
discovery
and
study
of
cancer,
cancer
is
still
a
lethal
intractable
health
issue
worldwide.
Cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs)
have
gained
much
attention
as
pivotal
component
tumor
microenvironment.
The
versatility
sophisticated
mechanisms
CAFs
in
facilitating
progression
been
elucidated
extensively,
including
promoting
angiogenesis
metastasis,
inducing
drug
resistance,
reshaping
extracellular
matrix,
developing
an
immunosuppressive
Owing
to
their
robust
tumor-promoting
function,
are
considered
promising
target
for
oncotherapy.
However,
highly
heterogeneous
group
cells.
Some
subpopulations
exert
inhibitory
role
growth,
which
implies
that
CAF-targeting
approaches
must
be
more
precise
individualized.
This
review
comprehensively
summarize
origin,
phenotypical,
functional
heterogeneity
CAFs.
More
importantly,
we
underscore
advances
strategies
clinical
trials
CAF
various
cancers,
also
progressions
immunotherapy.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
42(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2023
Sorafenib
resistance
is
a
key
impediment
to
successful
treatment
of
patients
with
advanced
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
and
recent
studies
have
reported
reversal
drug
by
targeting
ferroptosis.
The
present
study
aimed
explore
the
association
fatty
acid
synthase
(FASN)
sorafenib
via
regulation
ferroptosis
provide
novel
strategy
overcome
HCC
patients.Intracellular
levels
lipid
peroxides,
glutathione,
malondialdehyde,
Fe2+
were
measured
as
indicators
status.
Biological
information
analyses,
immunofluorescence
assays,
western
blot
co-immunoprecipitation
analyses
conducted
elucidate
functions
FASN
in
HCC.
Both
vitro
vivo
examine
antitumor
effects
combination
orlistat
CalcuSyn
software
was
used
calculate
index.Solute
carrier
family
7
member
11
(SLC7A11)
found
play
an
important
role
mediating
resistance.
up-regulation
antagonize
SLC7A11-mediated
thereby
promoted
Mechanistically,
enhanced
sorafenib-induced
binding
hypoxia-inducible
factor
1-alpha
(HIF1α),
promoting
HIF1α
nuclear
translocation,
inhibiting
ubiquitination
proteasomal
degradation
HIF1α,
subsequently
enhancing
transcription
SLC7A11.
Orlistat,
inhibitor
FASN,
had
significant
synergistic
reversed
both
vivo.Targeting
FASN/HIF1α/SLC7A11
pathway
resensitized
cells
sorafenib.
superior
sorafenib-resistant
cells.
Experimental & Molecular Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
56(3), С. 501 - 514
Опубликована: Март 1, 2024
Abstract
Oxygen
is
crucial
for
life
and
acts
as
the
final
electron
acceptor
in
mitochondrial
energy
production.
Cells
adapt
to
varying
oxygen
levels
through
intricate
response
systems.
Hypoxia-inducible
factors
(HIFs),
including
HIF-1α
HIF-2α,
orchestrate
cellular
hypoxic
response,
activating
genes
increase
supply
reduce
expenditure.
Under
conditions
of
excess
resulting
oxidative
stress,
nuclear
factor
erythroid
2-related
2
(NRF2)
activates
hundreds
oxidant
removal
adaptive
cell
survival.
Hypoxia
stress
are
core
hallmarks
solid
tumors
activated
HIFs
NRF2
play
pivotal
roles
tumor
growth
progression.
The
complex
interplay
between
hypoxia
within
microenvironment
adds
another
layer
intricacy
HIF
signaling
This
review
aimed
elucidate
dynamic
changes
functions
pathways
emphasizing
their
implications
milieu.
Additionally,
this
explored
elaborate
NRF2,
providing
insights
into
significance
these
interactions
development
novel
cancer
treatment
strategies.
Seminars in Cancer Biology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
97, С. 1 - 11
Опубликована: Ноя. 8, 2023
Transforming
growth
factor-β
(TGF-β)
signaling
regulates
cell-specific
programs
involved
in
embryonic
development,
wound-healing,
and
immune
homeostasis.
Yet,
during
tumor
progression,
these
TGF-β-mediated
are
altered,
leading
to
epithelial
cell
plasticity
a
reprogramming
of
cells
into
mesenchymal
lineages
through
epithelial-to-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
critical
developmental
program
morphogenesis
organogenesis.
These
changes,
turn,
lead
enhanced
carcinoma
invasion,
metastasis,
differentiation,
evasion,
chemotherapy
resistance.
Here,
we
discuss
EMT
as
one
the
associated
with
influence
exerted
by
TGF-β
on
status
function.
We
further
explore
composition
other
populations
within
microenvironment,
consider
relevant
outcomes
related
cancer
treatment
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Июнь 11, 2024
Succinate,
traditionally
viewed
as
a
mere
intermediate
of
the
tricarboxylic
acid
(TCA)
cycle,
has
emerged
critical
mediator
in
inflammation.
Disruptions
within
TCA
cycle
lead
to
an
accumulation
succinate
mitochondrial
matrix.
This
excess
subsequently
diffuses
into
cytosol
and
is
released
extracellular
space.
Elevated
cytosolic
levels
stabilize
hypoxia-inducible
factor-1α
by
inhibiting
prolyl
hydroxylases,
which
enhances
inflammatory
responses.
Notably,
also
acts
extracellularly
signaling
molecule
engaging
receptor
1
on
immune
cells,
thus
modulating
their
pro-inflammatory
or
anti-inflammatory
activities.
Alterations
have
been
associated
with
various
disorders,
including
rheumatoid
arthritis,
bowel
disease,
obesity,
atherosclerosis.
These
associations
are
primarily
due
exaggerated
cell
Given
its
central
role
inflammation,
targeting
pathways
offers
promising
therapeutic
avenues
for
these
diseases.
paper
provides
extensive
review
succinate's
involvement
processes
highlights
potential
targets
future
research
possibilities
development.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10(1)
Опубликована: Март 7, 2025
Redox
signaling
acts
as
a
critical
mediator
in
the
dynamic
interactions
between
organisms
and
their
external
environment,
profoundly
influencing
both
onset
progression
of
various
diseases.
Under
physiological
conditions,
oxidative
free
radicals
generated
by
mitochondrial
respiratory
chain,
endoplasmic
reticulum,
NADPH
oxidases
can
be
effectively
neutralized
NRF2-mediated
antioxidant
responses.
These
responses
elevate
synthesis
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD),
catalase,
well
key
molecules
like
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
phosphate
(NADPH)
glutathione
(GSH),
thereby
maintaining
cellular
redox
homeostasis.
Disruption
this
finely
tuned
equilibrium
is
closely
linked
to
pathogenesis
wide
range
Recent
advances
have
broadened
our
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
underpinning
dysregulation,
highlighting
pivotal
roles
genomic
instability,
epigenetic
modifications,
protein
degradation,
metabolic
reprogramming.
findings
provide
foundation
for
exploring
regulation
mechanistic
basis
improving
therapeutic
strategies.
While
antioxidant-based
therapies
shown
early
promise
conditions
where
stress
plays
primary
pathological
role,
efficacy
diseases
characterized
complex,
multifactorial
etiologies
remains
controversial.
A
deeper,
context-specific
signaling,
particularly
redox-sensitive
proteins,
designing
targeted
aimed
at
re-establishing
balance.
Emerging
small
molecule
inhibitors
that
target
specific
cysteine
residues
proteins
demonstrated
promising
preclinical
outcomes,
setting
stage
forthcoming
clinical
trials.
In
review,
we
summarize
current
intricate
relationship
disease
also
discuss
how
these
insights
leveraged
optimize
strategies
practice.
Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
82(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 18, 2025
Hypoxia,
or
a
state
of
low
tissue
oxygenation,
has
been
characterized
as
an
important
feature
solid
tumors
that
is
related
to
aggressive
phenotypes.
The
cellular
response
hypoxia
controlled
by
Hypoxia-inducible
factors
(HIFs),
family
transcription
factors.
HIFs
promote
the
gene
products
play
role
in
tumor
progression
including
proliferation,
angiogenesis,
metastasis,
and
drug
resistance.
HIF-1
HIF-2
are
well
known
widely
described.
Although
these
proteins
share
high
degree
homology,
have
non-redundant
roles
cancer.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
similarities
differences
between
HIF-1α
HIF-2α
their
structure,
expression,
DNA
binding.
We
also
discuss
canonical
non-canonical
regulation
under
hypoxic
normal
conditions.
Finally,
outline
recent
strategies
aimed
at
targeting
and/or
HIF-2α.
Abstract
Cellular
senescence
and
hypoxia-inducible
factor
(HIF)
signaling
are
crucial
in
pulmonary
aging
age-related
lung
diseases
such
as
chronic
obstructive
disease
idiopathic
fibrosis
cancer.
HIF
plays
a
pivotal
role
cellular
adaptation
to
hypoxia,
regulating
processes
like
angiogenesis,
metabolism,
inflammation.
Meanwhile,
leads
irreversible
cell
cycle
arrest,
triggering
the
senescence-associated
secretory
phenotype
which
contributes
inflammation,
tissue
remodeling,
fibrosis.
Dysregulation
of
these
pathways
accelerates
progression
by
promoting
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
epigenetic
alterations.
Recent
studies
indicate
that
interact
at
multiple
levels,
where
can
both
induce
suppress
senescence,
depending
on
conditions.
While
transient
activation
supports
repair
stress
resistance,
dysregulation
exacerbates
pathologies.
Furthermore,
emerging
evidence
suggests
targeting
could
offer
new
therapeutic
strategies
mitigate
diseases.
This
review
explores
intricate
crosstalk
between
mechanisms,
shedding
light
how
their
interplay
influences
progression.
Additionally,
we
discuss
potential
interventions,
including
senolytic
therapies
modulators,
enhance
health
longevity.