Ferroptosis in cancer: From molecular mechanisms to therapeutic strategies

Q Zhou, Y Meng, D Li, L Yao, J Le, Y Liu… - … and Targeted Therapy, 2024 - nature.com
Ferroptosis is a non-apoptotic form of regulated cell death characterized by the lethal
accumulation of iron-dependent membrane-localized lipid peroxides. It acts as an innate …

Gut microbial metabolism in ferroptosis and colorectal cancer

W Cui, M Hao, X Yang, C Yin, B Chu - Trends in Cell Biology, 2024 - cell.com
Ferroptosis is programmed cell death induced by iron-driven lipid peroxidation. Numerous
studies have shown that ferroptosis is implicated in the progression of colorectal cancer …

The emerging role of lactate in tumor microenvironment and its clinical relevance

S Chen, Y Xu, W Zhuo, L Zhang - Cancer Letters, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, the significant impact of lactate in the tumor microenvironment has been
greatly documented. Acting not only as an energy substance in tumor metabolism, lactate is …

Cancer stem cells and their niche in cancer progression and therapy

Q Liu, Z Guo, G Li, Y Zhang, X Liu, B Li, J Wang… - Cancer Cell …, 2023 - Springer
High recurrence and metastasis rates and poor prognoses are the major challenges of
current cancer therapy. Mounting evidence suggests that cancer stem cells (CSCs) play an …

Inhibition of the AURKA/YAP1 axis is a promising therapeutic option for overcoming cetuximab resistance in colorectal cancer stem cells

A Rio-Vilariño, A Cenigaonandia-Campillo… - British Journal of …, 2024 - nature.com
Background Primary resistance to anti-EGFR therapies affects 40% of metastatic colorectal
cancer patients harbouring wild-type RAS/RAF. YAP1 activation is associated with this …

CDK7 in breast cancer: mechanisms of action and therapeutic potential

Y Gong, H Li - Cell Communication and Signaling, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Cyclin-dependent kinase 7 (CDK7) serves as a pivotal regulator in orchestrating
cellular cycle dynamics and gene transcriptional activity. Elevated expression levels of …

Ferroptosis at the nexus of metabolism and metabolic diseases

S Li, G Zhang, J Hu, Y Tian, X Fu - Theranostics, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of regulated cell death, is emerging as a crucial
regulator of human physiology and pathology. Increasing evidence showcases a reciprocal …

Exploring metabolic reprogramming in esophageal cancer: the role of key enzymes in glucose, amino acid, and nucleotide pathways and targeted therapies

XM Dong, L Chen, YX Xu, P Wu, T Xie, ZQ Liu - Cancer Gene Therapy, 2025 - nature.com
Esophageal cancer (EC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide with the
character of poor prognosis and high mortality. Despite significant advancements have been …

Human esophageal cancer stem-like cells escape the cytotoxicity of natural killer cells via down-regulation of ULBP-1

B Tang, M Guo, Y Zhai, K Zhang, K Ni, Y Zhang… - Journal of Translational …, 2024 - Springer
Background Cancer stem-like cells (CSCs) play an important role in initiation and
progression of aggressive cancers, including esophageal cancer. Natural killer (NK) cells …

AKT2S128/CCTαS315/319/323-positive cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) mediate focal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibitors resistance via secreting …

J Chen, L Zhang, Y Zhu, D Zhao, J Zhang… - … and Targeted Therapy, 2024 - nature.com
Abnormal metabolism is regarded as an oncogenic hallmark related to tumor progression
and therapeutic resistance. Present study employed multi-omics, including …