LINC01559: roles, mechanisms, and clinical implications in human cancers
Human Cell,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
38(3)
Опубликована: Апрель 9, 2025
Язык: Английский
Macrophage polarization in hepatocellular carcinoma: a lncRNA-centric perspective on tumor progression and metastasis
Clinical and Experimental Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Май 25, 2025
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
represents
a
multifaceted
and
aggressive
cancer
frequently
associated
with
chronic
inflammation
immune
cell
activation.
The
pathogenesis
of
HCC
is
influenced
by
variety
factors
such
as
long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs).
LncRNAs,
significant
class
RNAs,
contribute
to
the
intricate
nature
transcriptome
are
extensively
distributed
across
various
tissues
types
in
mammals.
In
HCC,
these
transcripts
crucial
not
only
for
deepening
our
molecular
understanding
but
also
advancing
clinical
outcomes,
they
serve
both
oncogenes
tumor
suppressors
dysregulating
essential
genes
signaling
pathways.
Additionally,
macrophage
polarization
progression.
study
explores
role
lncRNAs
hepatocellular
elucidates
specific
mechanisms
which
key
HULC
MALAT1
regulate
microenvironment.
These
modulate
cytokine
profiles
influence
regulators
including
IL-10
TGF-β,
steering
macrophages
toward
an
M2-like,
pro-tumor
phenotype
that
fosters
characteristics
Mechanistically,
interact
epigenetic
modifiers
like
EZH2
alter
histone
modifications
chromatin
accessibility,
while
stabilizing
mRNAs
encode
inflammatory
mediators,
thereby
reinforcing
immunosuppressive
response.
implications
findings
substantial.
detection
patient
samples
offers
minimally
invasive
diagnostic
avenue,
their
pivotal
complex
behavior
positions
them
promising
prognostic
biomarkers.
Moreover,
targeting
may
lead
innovative
therapeutic
strategies
aimed
at
disrupting
tumor-supportive
cascades
restoring
effective
antitumor
Understanding
interplay
between
lncRNA-mediated
regulation
refines
grasp
progression
opens
new
pathways
interventions
designed
improve
outcomes.
Язык: Английский
The Sensitive Genes for Cervical Cancer: Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization with Experimental Validation
International Journal of Women s Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
Volume 17, С. 1511 - 1532
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
Cervical
cancer,
the
fourth
leading
cause
of
female
cancer
mortality
globally,
faces
treatment
limitations
due
to
drug
resistance
and
few
therapeutic
options.
This
study
seeks
identify
novel
targets
address
this
urgent
clinical
need.
Our
team
identified
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
in
cervical
using
gene
expression
omnibus
(GEO)
datasets.
Subsequently,
Mendelian
randomization
(MR)
analysis
causal
gene-cancer
relationships,
followed
by
enrichment
The
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA)
validation.
Finally,
we
further
validated
functions
selected
target
cells
analyzed
their
Gene
Set
Enrichment
Analysis
(GSEA)
results,
sensitivity,
prognostic
value.
We
2,801
upregulated
1,646
downregulated
DEGs.
MR
21
key
cancer-associated
(14
upregulated,
7
downregulated),
with
TCGA
validation
confirming
significant
differential
patterns.
Among
them,
studies
have
examined
these
core
genes,
particularly
MERTK
SERPINF1,
cancer.
Experiments
showed
that
SERPINF1
play
a
role
These
help
grow,
spread,
invade
surrounding
tissue.
Mechanistically,
regulates
immune
infiltration,
whereas
modulates
chromosomal
activity.
Clinically,
enhances
overall
survival
(OS),
disease-specific
(DSS),
progression-free
interval
(PFI)
individuals
Moreover,
discovered
several
commonly
used
drugs
for
treatment,
like
paclitaxel,
high
efficacy
against
SERPINF1.
uncovers
as
critical
regulators
progression
survival,
offering
mechanistic
insights
into
roles
tumor
behavior
microenvironment.
findings
provide
foundation
precision
therapies,
restoration
inhibition
promising
strategies.
Clinical
translation
could
current
limitations.
Язык: Английский