Abstract
Understanding
the
role
of
repetitive
elements
(REs)
in
cancer
development
is
crucial
for
identifying
novel
biomarkers
and
therapeutic
targets.
This
study
investigated
locus-specific
dysregulation
REs,
including
differential
expression
methylation
across
12
TCGA
types
stratified
by
their
genomic
context
(
i.e.
,
genic
intergenic
REs).
We
found
uniquely
dysregulated
REs
co-regulated
with
corresponding
transcripts
associated
distinct
biological
functions
different
types.
Uniquely
were
identified
each
type
used
to
cluster
sample
Recurrently
several
types,
genes
up-regulated
involved
cell
cycle
processes
those
down-regulated
extracellular
matrix.
Interestingly,
4
out
5
consistently
all
located
intronic
region
TMEM252,
a
recently
discovered
tumor
suppressor
gene.
TMEM252
was
also
10
suggesting
its
potential
importance
wide
range
With
DNA
array
data,
we
higher
prevalence
hypo-methylated
most
(10
12).
Despite
slight
overlaps
between
differentially
expressed
methylated
showed
that
negatively
correlates
some
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
260, С. 129332 - 129332
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2024
Transmembrane
protein
64
(TMEM64),
a
member
of
the
family
transmembrane
protein,
is
an
α-helical
membrane
protein.
Its
precise
role
in
various
types
tumors,
including
glioma,
unclear.
This
study
used
immunohistochemical
(IHC)
staining,
western
blotting,
and
quantitative
reverse
transcription
polymerase
chain
reaction
(qRT-PCR)
techniques
to
show
that
TMEM64
expression
was
significantly
higher
glioma
cells
tissues
compared
normal
tissues,
respectively.
Additionally,
correlation
between
high
grade
as
well
worse
prognosis
found.
enhanced
cell
proliferation
tumorigenicity
while
inhibiting
apoptosis
vitro
vivo,
according
loss-
gain-of-function
studies.
Mechanistically,
it
discovered
increased
malignant
phenotype
gliomas
by
accelerating
translocation
β-catenin
from
cytoplasm
nucleus,
thereby
activating
Wnt/β-catenin
signaling
pathway.
Stimulation
with
pathway
activator
CHIR-99021
successfully
reversed
glioma;
however,
these
effects
were
inhibited
upon
silencing.
inhibitor
XAV-939
rescued
which
promoted
overexpression.
Our
results
provide
novel
prognostic
biomarker
potential
treatment
target
for
glioma.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Март 4, 2024
Hypoxia
plays
an
important
role
in
the
heterogeneity,
relapse,
metastasis,
and
drug
resistance
of
breast
cancer.
In
this
study,
we
explored
hypoxia-related
biological
signatures
different
subtypes
cancer
identified
key
prognostic
factors
by
bioinformatics
methods.
Based
on
The
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA)
Breast
datasets,
divided
samples
into
immune-activated/suppressed
populations
single-sample
gene
set
enrichment
analysis
(ssGSEA)
then
used
hierarchical
clustering
to
further
identify
hypoxic/non-hypoxic
from
immune-suppressed
samples.
A
hypoxia
related
risk
model
was
constructed.
Nuclear
factor
interleukin-3
regulated
(NFIL3),
serpin
family
E
member
1
(SERPINE1),
FOS,
biglycan
(BGN),
epidermal
growth
receptor
(EGFR),
sushi-repeat-containing
protein,
X-linked
(SRPX)
were
as
genes.
Margin
status,
American
Joint
Committee
(AJCC)
stage,
estrogen
receptor/progesterone
(ER/PR)
NFIL3,
SERPINE1,
EGFR,
score
independent
indicators
for
patients.
3-
5-year
survival
curves
immunohistochemical
staining
microarray
verified
statistical
significance
feasibility
our
model.
Among
molecular
types
cancer,
ER/PR+
HER2+
patients
might
have
higher
scores.
ER/PR-negative
demonstrated
more
activated
immune-related
pathways
better
response
most
anticancer
agents.
Our
study
revealed
a
novel
potential
feasible
provide
new
perspectives
individual
treatment.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2024
Triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC)
poses
a
significant
clinical
challenge
due
to
its
propensity
for
metastasis
and
poor
prognosis.
TNBC
evades
the
body's
immune
system
recognition
attack
through
various
mechanisms,
including
Janus
Kinase
2
(JAK2)/signal
transducer
activator
of
transcription
3
(STAT3)
signaling
pathway.
This
pathway,
characterized
by
heightened
activity
in
numerous
solid
tumors,
exhibits
pronounced
activation
specific
subtypes.
Consequently,
targeting
JAK2/STAT3
pathway
emerges
as
promising
precise
therapeutic
strategy
TNBC.
The
signal
transduction
cascade
predominantly
involves
receptor
tyrosine
kinases,
kinase
JAK2,
factor
STAT3.
Ongoing
preclinical
studies
research
are
actively
investigating
this
potential
target
treatment.
article
comprehensively
reviews
investigations
into
treatment
using
small
molecule
compounds.
review
explores
role
therapeutics,
evaluating
benefits
limitations
active
inhibitors
proteolysis-targeting
chimeras
aim
is
facilitate
development
novel
small-molecule
compounds
that
effectively.
Ultimately,
work
seeks
contribute
enhancing
efficacy
patients
with
Cancer Cell International,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Март 30, 2024
Abstract
Triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC)
is
widely
recognized
as
the
most
aggressive
form
of
cancer,
occurring
more
frequently
in
younger
patients
and
characterized
by
high
heterogeneity,
early
distant
metastases
poor
prognosis.
Multiple
treatment
options
have
failed
to
achieve
expected
therapeutic
effects
due
lack
clear
molecular
targets.
Based
on
genomics,
transcriptomics
metabolomics,
multi-omics
analysis
further
clarifies
TNBC
subtyping,
which
provides
a
greater
understanding
tumour
heterogeneity
targeted
therapy
sensitivity.
For
instance,
luminal
androgen
receptor
subtype
(LAR)
exhibits
responsiveness
anti-AR
therapy,
basal-like
immune-suppressed
(BLIS)
tends
benefit
from
poly
(ADP-ribose)
polymerase
inhibitors
(PARPis)
anti-angiogenic
therapy.
The
efficacy
multi-dimensional
combination
holds
immense
importance
guiding
personalized
precision
medicine
for
TNBC.
This
review
offers
systematic
overview
recent
FuDan
subtyping
its
role
instruction
clinical
Cell Death and Disease,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(3)
Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2024
Epidermal
growth
factor
receptor
(EGFR)-targeted
drugs
(erlotinib,
etc.)
are
used
to
treat
multiple
types
of
tumours.
EGFR
is
highly
expressed
in
most
triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC)
patients.
However,
only
a
small
proportion
TNBC
patients
benefit
from
EGFR-targeted
clinical
trials,
and
the
resistance
mechanism
unclear.
Here,
we
found
that
PDZ
domain
containing
1
(PDZK1)
downregulated
erlotinib-resistant
cells,
suggesting
PDZK1
downregulation
related
erlotinib
TNBC.
binds
EGFR.
Through
this
interaction,
promotes
degradation
by
enhancing
binding
c-Cbl
inhibits
phosphorylation
hindering
dimerisation.
We
also
specifically
tissues
correlated
with
poor
prognosis
In
vitro
vivo
functional
assays
showed
suppressed
development.
Restoration
expression
or
kinase
inhibitor
treatment
reversed
degree
cell
malignancy
induced
overexpression
knockdown,
respectively.
sensitised
cells
both
vivo.
conclusion,
significant
prognostic
for
potential
molecular
therapeutic
target
reversing
cells.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2025
Triple-negative
breast
cancer
(TNBC)
is
a
highly
aggressive
subtype
of
cancer,
characterized
by
frequent
recurrence,
metastasis,
and
poor
survival
outcomes
despite
chemotherapy-based
treatments.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
mechanisms
which
Traditional
Chinese
Medicine
(TCM)
modulates
tumor
immune
microenvironment
in
TNBC,
utilizing
CiteSpace
bioinformatics
analysis.
We
employed
analyze
treatment
hotspots
key
TCM
formulations,
followed
analysis
identify
main
active
components,
targets,
associated
pathways,
their
clinical
implications
TNBC
treatment.
highlighted
including
Sanhuang
Decoction.
Network
pharmacology
identified
major
bioactive
components
such
as
Mutatochrome,
Physcion
diglucoside,
Procyanidin
B-5,3'-O-gallate,
gallic
acid-3-O-(6'-O-galloyl)-glucoside,
isomucronulatol-7,2'-di-O-glucosiole,
with
core
targets
Mitogen-Activated
Protein
Kinase
1
(MAPK1),
Janus
2
(JAK2),
Lymphocyte-specific
protein
tyrosine
kinase
(LCK).
These
were
found
be
involved
regulation,
particularly
modulation
CD8+
CD4+
T
cells.
Additionally,
improved
recurrence-free
(RFS)
overall
(OS)
patients.
The
therapeutic
effects
primarily
involve
within
microenvironment,
through
regulation
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2025
Clear
cell
renal
carcinoma
is
a
prevalent
urological
malignancy,
imposing
substantial
burdens
on
both
patients
and
society.
In
our
study,
we
used
bioinformatics
methods
to
select
four
putative
target
genes
associated
with
EMT
prognosis
developed
nomogram
model
which
could
accurately
predicting
5-year
patient
survival
rates.
We
further
analyzed
proteome
single-cell
data
selected
PLCG2
TMEM38A
for
the
following
experiments.
Overexpression
models
of
were
generated
in
Caki-1
786-O
lines
using
plasmids.
The
vitro
experiments
demonstrated
that
them
exerted
pro-apoptotic
effects
cells,
inducing
G2/M
phase
arrest,
inhibiting
proliferation,
suppressing
EMT.
summary,
identified
potential
tumor
suppressor
factors
stratified
ccRCC
into
high-risk
low-risk
groups
based
these
factors.
Furthermore,
elucidated
impact
lines,
offering
novel
avenues
therapeutic
exploration.