Molecular Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
98(5), С. 559 - 576
Опубликована: Сен. 10, 2020
The
Notch
family
consists
of
four
highly
conserved
transmembrane
receptors.
release
the
active
intracellular
domain
requires
enzymatic
activity
γ-secretase.
is
involved
in
embryonic
development
and
many
physiologic
processes
normal
cells,
which
it
regulates
growth,
apoptosis,
differentiation.
Notch1,
a
member
family,
implicated
types
cancer,
including
breast
cancer
(especially
triple-negative
cancer),
leukemias,
brain
tumors,
others.
Notch1
tightly
connected
to
signaling
pathways
that
are
therapeutically
tumorigenesis.
Together,
they
impact
proliferation,
chemosensitivity,
immune
response,
population
stem
cells.
inhibition
can
be
achieved
through
various
diverse
methods,
most
common
γ-secretase
inhibitors,
produce
pan-Notch
inhibition,
or
use
short
interference
RNA
monoclonal
antibodies,
more
specific
blockade.
Downregulation
used
alone
combination
with
chemotherapy,
achieve
synergistic
effect
decrease
chemoresistance.
Targeting
cancers
harbor
high
expression
levels
offers
an
addition
therapeutic
strategies
recruited
for
managing
cancer.
Considering
available
evidence,
legitimate
target
might
incorporated
future
combating
In
this
review,
possible
clinical
applications
obstacles
hinder
its
application
discussed.
SIGNIFICANCE
STATEMENT:
plays
important
role
different
Numerous
approaches
possess
potential
benefits
management
aspects
modalities
faces
challenges.
Drug
resistance
is
a
major
cause
for
therapeutic
failure
in
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
leading
to
tumor
recurrence,
and
disease
progression.
Cell
intrinsic
mechanisms
of
include
changes
the
expression
drug
transporters,
activation
pro-survival
anti-apoptotic
pathways,
as
well
non-intrinsic
influences
microenvironment.
It
has
become
evident
that
tumors
are
composed
heterogeneous
population
cells
with
different
genetic,
epigenetic,
phenotypic
characteristics
results
diverse
responses
therapy
underlies
emergence
resistant
clones.
This
heterogeneity
driven
by
subpopulations
termed
stem
(CSCs)
have
initiating
capabilities,
highly
self-renewing,
retain
ability
multi-lineage
differentiation.
CSCs
been
identified
NSCLC
associated
chemo-
radiotherapy
resistance.
Stem
pathways
frequently
deregulated
implicated
recurrence
after
treatment.
Here
we
focus
on
Notch
signaling
pathway,
which
role
maintenance,
non-squamous
cancer,
critically
assess
potential
targeting
pathway
overcome
chemotherapeutic
targeted
agents
using
both
preclinical
clinical
evidence.
Cancer Research,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
83(9), С. 1386 - 1392
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2023
Abstract
Collagen
is
one
of
the
most
abundant
proteins
in
animals
and
a
major
component
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
tissues.
Besides
playing
role
as
structural
building
block
tissues,
collagens
can
modulate
behavior
cells,
their
deregulation
promote
diseases
such
cancer.
In
tumors,
many
other
ECM
molecules
are
mainly
produced
by
fibroblasts,
recent
evidence
points
toward
tumor-derived
tumor
progression
metastasis.
this
review,
we
focus
on
newly
discovered
functions
Novel
findings
have
revealed
dormancy
immune
evasion,
well
interplay
with
cancer
cell
metabolism.
Collagens
could
serve
prognostic
markers
for
patients
cancer,
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
collagen
potential
to
prevent
Acta Neuropathologica Communications,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025
Schwannomas
are
tumors
that
originate
from
myelinating
Schwann
cells
and
can
occur
in
cranial,
spinal,
peripheral
nerves.
Although
our
understanding
of
the
molecular
biology
underlying
schwannomas
remains
incomplete,
numerous
studies
have
identified
various
findings
biomarkers
associated
with
central
nervous
system
(CNS).
The
development
these
is
primarily
linked
to
mutations
NF2
gene.
Merlin,
protein
encoded
by
NF2,
integral
several
signaling
pathways,
including
Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK,
PI3K/Akt/mTORC1,
Wnt/β-catenin,
Hippo
pathway.
Recent
research
has
also
uncovered
novel
genetic
alterations,
such
as
SH3PXD2A::HTRA1
fusion
gene,
VGLL-fusions
intraparenchymal
CNS
schwannomas,
SOX10
mutation
particularly
non-vestibular
cranial
nerve
schwannomas.
In
addition
being
conducted
on
gene
expression
epigenetic
regulation,
a
focus
methylation
post-transcriptional
silencing
micro
RNA.
Furthermore,
advent
advanced
techniques
like
single-cell
sequencing
multi-omics
analysis
facilitated
rapid
discoveries
related
tumor
microenvironment
heterogeneity
A
deeper
exploration
could
clarify
mechanisms
schwannoma
tumorigenesis
progression,
ultimately
guiding
new
therapeutic
targets.
This
review
offers
comprehensive
overview
current
emphasizing
insights
gained
previous
research,
while
addressing
existing
controversies
outlining
future
treatment
perspectives.
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2017,
Номер
8(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2017
Abstract
KRAS
mutated
tumours
represent
a
large
fraction
of
human
cancers,
but
the
vast
majority
remains
refractory
to
current
clinical
therapies.
Thus,
deeper
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
triggered
by
oncogene
may
yield
alternative
therapeutic
strategies.
Here
we
report
identification
common
transcriptional
signature
across
mutant
cancers
distinct
tissue
origin
that
includes
transcription
factor
FOSL1.
High
FOSL1
expression
identifies
lung
and
pancreatic
cancer
patients
with
worst
survival
outcome.
Furthermore,
genetic
inhibition
is
detrimental
both
KRAS-driven
tumour
types.
Mechanistically,
links
components
mitotic
machinery,
pathway
previously
postulated
function
orthogonally
oncogenic
KRAS.
targets
include
AURKA,
whose
impairs
viability
cells.
Lastly,
combination
AURKA
MEK
inhibitors
induces
deleterious
effect
on
Our
findings
unveil
downstream
effectors
provide
opportunities
treat
cancers.
Human Genetics,
Год журнала:
2016,
Номер
136(2), С. 129 - 148
Опубликована: Дек. 5, 2016
Schwannomatosis
is
characterized
by
the
predisposition
to
develop
multiple
schwannomas
and,
less
commonly,
meningiomas.
Despite
clinical
overlap
with
neurofibromatosis
type
2
(NF2),
schwannomatosis
not
caused
germline
NF2
gene
mutations.
Instead,
mutations
of
either
SMARCB1
or
LZTR1
tumour
suppressor
genes
have
been
identified
in
86%
familial
and
40%
sporadic
patients.
In
contrast
patients
rhabdoid
tumours,
which
are
due
complete
loss-of-function
mutations,
individuals
harbour
predominantly
hypomorphic
give
rise
synthesis
mutant
proteins
residual
function
that
do
cause
tumours.
Although
biallelic
detected
tumours
schwannomatosis,
classical
two-hit
model
tumorigenesis
insufficient
account
for
schwannoma
growth,
since
also
frequently
inactivated
these
Consequently,
must
involve
mutation
at
least
two
different
genes,
an
occurrence
mediated
loss
heterozygosity
large
parts
chromosome
22q
harbouring
only
but
NF2.
Thus,
paradigmatic
a
syndrome
concomitant
mutational
inactivation
more
genes.
This
review
provides
overview
current
models
patterns
underlying
will
ultimately
help
explain
complex
presentation
this
rare
disease.
EMBO Molecular Medicine,
Год журнала:
2019,
Номер
11(4)
Опубликована: Март 4, 2019
Oncogenic
KRAS
mutations
are
major
drivers
of
lung
adenocarcinoma
(LAC),
yet
the
direct
therapeutic
targeting
has
been
problematic.
Here,
we
reveal
an
obligate
requirement
by
oncogenic
for
ADAM17
protease
in
LAC
In
genetically
engineered
and
xenograft
(human
cell
line
patient-derived)
KrasG12D-driven
models,
specific
blockade
ADAM17,
including
with
a
non-toxic
prodomain
inhibitor,
suppressed
tumor
burden
reducing
cellular
proliferation.
The
pro-tumorigenic
activity
was
dependent
upon
its
threonine
phosphorylation
p38
MAPK,
along
preferential
shedding
substrate,
IL-6R,
to
release
soluble
IL-6R
that
drives
IL-6
trans-signaling
via
ERK1/2
MAPK
pathway.
independent
bone
marrow-derived
immune
cells.
Furthermore,
mutant
human
LAC,
there
significant
positive
correlation
between
augmented
phospho-ADAM17
levels,
observed
primarily
epithelial
rather
than
cells,
activation
ERK
pathways.
Collectively,
these
findings
identify
as
druggable
target
KRAS-driven
provide
rationale
employ
ADAM17-based
strategies
cancers.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
21(12), С. 4325 - 4325
Опубликована: Июнь 17, 2020
Lung
cancer
is
the
most
frequent
with
an
aggressive
clinical
course
and
high
mortality
rates.
Most
cases
are
diagnosed
at
advanced
stages
when
treatment
options
limited
efficacy
of
chemotherapy
poor.
The
disease
has
a
complex
heterogeneous
background
non-small-cell
lung
(NSCLC)
accounting
for
85%
patients
adenocarcinoma
being
common
histological
subtype.
Almost
30%
adenocarcinomas
driven
by
activating
Kirsten
rat
sarcoma
viral
oncogene
homolog
(KRAS)
mutation.
ability
to
inhibit
oncogenic
KRAS
been
holy
grail
research
search
inhibitors
immensely
ongoing
as
KRAS-mutated
tumors
among
refractory
treatment.
Therapeutic
strategies
tailored
KRAS+
NSCLC
rely
on
blockage
functional
output,
cellular
dependencies,
metabolic
features,
membrane
associations,
direct
targeting
immunotherapy.
In
this
review,
we
provide
update
recent
advances
in
anti-KRAS
therapy
mechanistic
insights
into
biological
diversity
potential
implications.