Current cancer drug targets最新文献

{"title":"Using Cyclic Ketones to Synthesize New 3,5,6,7,8,9-Hexahydro-pyrazolo[1,5-a]quinoline Derivatives with Antiproliferative Activities: Morphological Studies.","authors":"Rafat M Mohareb, Marwa S Gamaan, Nadia Y Megally Abdo, Ibram R Mikhail","doi":"10.2174/0115680096356497250210064209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115680096356497250210064209","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Quinoline derivatives, often incorporating other heterocyclic structures, have shown a wide range of therapeutic potential, especially in the treatment of cancer. These compounds have demonstrated significant anticancer activity against various cell lines, including HeLa (human cervical cancer) and MDA-MB-435 (melanoma), exhibiting strong inhibitory effects.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>In this study, arylhydrazonopyrazole derivatives (3a-c) were employed in a series of multicomponent reactions to synthesize 3,5,6,7,8,9-hexahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]quinoline and pyran derivatives. Pyrazolo[1,5-a]quinoline derivatives, due to their structural properties, are considered valuable scaffolds for the development of novel drugs targeting similar biological pathways, with the potential for improved therapeutic efficacy. This study aimed to demonstrate the use of simple arylhydrazonopyrazole derivatives in multicomponent reactions with cyclic ketones and aromatic aldehydes. The resulting compounds were then assessed for their cytotoxic and antiproliferative activities. Following these reactions, further heterocyclization processes were conducted, incorporating the quinoline moiety into the final structures. These findings underscore the potential of pyrazolo [1,5-a]quinoline derivatives as promising candidates for drug discovery, offering new avenues for targeting diseases with related molecular mechanisms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The key starting compound in this study was 3,5-dimethyl-4-(2-phenylhydrazono)-4H-pyrazole, which has been utilized in numerous heterocyclization reactions. These reactions, involving various reagents, such as cyclic ketones and diketones in the presence of aromatic aldehydes, led to the formation of fused tetracyclic compounds. Arylhydrazonopyrazole derivatives (5a-c) were employed in multicomponent reactions to synthesize 3,5,6,7,8,9-hexahydropyrazolo[1,5-a]quinoline and pyran derivatives. The reactions were carried out using both conventional catalysts and ionic liquid-immobilized catalysts. Notably, the use of ionic liquid-immobilized catalysts resulted in higher yields of the desired compounds.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this study, new compounds were synthesized, characterized, and evaluated for their cytotoxicity against six cancer cell lines: A549, HT-29, MKN-45, U87MG, SMMC-7721, and H460. Additionally, the cytotoxic effects of the synthesized compounds were assessed against hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) and cervical carcinoma (HeLa) cell lines. Morphological studies of selected compounds were also conducted to further understand their effects on the cancer cells. Moreover, the cytotoxicity of the selected compounds was tested against seventeen different cancer cell lines, categorized by disease type. Morphological analyses of these selected compounds were also performed to gain deeper insights into their potential as anticancer agents.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </stron","PeriodicalId":10816,"journal":{"name":"Current cancer drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143540263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Regulatory Effect of Non-Coding RNAs on Programmed Cell Death in Melanoma: Novel Therapeutic Crosstalk for Targeted Therapy.","authors":"Andarz Fazlollahpour-Naghibi, Seyed Reza Taha, Mahdieh Shariatzadeh, Danyal Daneshdoust, Kimia Bagheri, Tahereh Farkhondeh, Mohammad Samini, Mohammad Hossein Pourhanifeh, Saeed Samarghandian","doi":"10.2174/0115680096329727250129173510","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115680096329727250129173510","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cutaneous melanoma, one of the most fatal and aggressive types of skin cancer, is a malignant tumor created from pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. The mor-bidity and incidence rate of melanoma are increasing around the world. Considering all developments in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, early diagnosis and more effective targeted therapies are still urgent for melanoma. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), including microRNAs and long non-coding RNAs, are key role players in fundamental cellular pro-cesses and have various biological properties. It has been demonstrated that the dysregula-tion of these biomarkers contributes to melanoma pathogenesis. Furthermore, programmed cell death (PCD), as an important cellular event, has been shown to play a role in the initi-ation and progression of cutaneous melanoma. Recent investigations have reported that the interplay between ncRNAs and PCD can be considered a novel choice for targeted therapy in melanoma. Thus, this review discusses PCD-related ncRNAs in melanoma, focusing on underlying pathways.</p>","PeriodicalId":10816,"journal":{"name":"Current cancer drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143522875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"ADH1B Gene Promotes Gastric Cancer Tumorigenesis and its Cisplatin Resistance through the EMT Pathway.","authors":"Zhenguo Pan, Chengcheng Gao","doi":"10.2174/0115680096351094241125111654","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115680096351094241125111654","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cisplatin resistance significantly affects the outcome of gastric cancer treatment. In this study, genes associated with cisplatin resistance were investigated and discussed.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analyzed the sequencing data of GSE14208 patients from the GEO database using differential and enrichment analyses. Gastric cancer cells with high ADH1B expression and low ADH1B expression were selected by qPCR and WB to construct ADH1B overexpress and silence cells. The optimal cisplatin concentrations for treatment were determined via CCK-8 detection and WB. Furthermore, we assessed drug resistance, cellular activity, and invasion and migration capacities using IC50, CCK-8 assays, Transwell, and migration tests. Apoptosis was evaluated using flow cytometry and EDU staining. The pathway influenced by ADH1B was examined through WB and immunofluorescence. The impact of gene expression on the tumorigenic potential of gastric cancer cells was assessed by analyzing tumor size, mass, and histology in HE-stained tumor sections and Ki67 and protein pathway immuno-histochemistry in a mouse tumorigenesis model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study revealed that ADH1B may exhibit a cancer-promoting effect, according to our database analysis, and is associated with drug resistance. Silencing ADH1B in AGS cells led to a reduced IC50, as well as decreased viability, invasion, and migration capabilities while increasing apoptosis rates. Conversely, overexpressing ADH1B in MKN-45 cells reversed these effects. Western blot and immunofluorescence results indicated that the expression levels of proteins involved in the EMT, PI3K, and MAPK pathways were altered following the silencing and overexpression of ADH1B. Moreover, silencing ADH1B not only reduced tumor volume and weight but also enhanced the tumor-reducing effects of cisplatin, as evidenced by changes in tumor structure; overexpression had the opposite effects. The alterations in pathway protein expression in tumor sections mirrored those observed in cells.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study identified the gene ADH1B as a critical factor in the incidence and drug resistance of gastric cancer. It was demonstrated through cellular and tumorigenic assays that ADH1B promotes carcinogenesis and enhances cisplatin resistance in gastric cancer cells via the EMT signaling pathways.</p>","PeriodicalId":10816,"journal":{"name":"Current cancer drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143514887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Spinal KCC2 Mediates the Modulation Effect of HDAC2 on Bone Cancer Pain in Rats.","authors":"Tongxuan Wang, Yalin Li, Xinran Hou, Qulian Guo, Yingqi Weng","doi":"10.2174/0115680096356509250117092430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115680096356509250117092430","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Bone cancer pain is a global medical concern with limited treatment options that significantly reduce the quality of life for cancer patients. Therefore, identifying a promising therapeutic target for bone cancer pain is urgently needed.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Our previous research indicated that KCC2 may be associated with the modulation of HDAC2 in a rat model of bone cancer pain. The current study aimed to investigate whether KCC2 in the lumbar spinal cord is a key downstream molecule in the modulation of HDAC2 related to bone cancer pain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this study, we assessed the expression levels of KCC2 and HDAC2 in the lumbar spinal cord of rats with bone cancer pain using Western blotting and RT-PCR. Mechanical hyperalgesia was evaluated using Von Frey hairs, and immunofluorescence was employed to localize KCC2 in central nervous system cells.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The expression of KCC2 was down-regulated in a time-dependent manner in the lumbar spinal cord of rats with bone cancer pain. Furthermore, the use of an RNA-interfering lentivirus targeting HDAC2 restored KCC2 expression and alleviated mechanical hyperalgesia in these rats. Notably, the analgesic effect of the HDAC2-targeting lentivirus was completely reversed by the KCC2 inhibitor VU0240551.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>KCC2 in the lumbar spinal cord mediated the modulation of HDAC2 in rat models of bone cancer pain, suggesting that KCC2 could be a promising therapeutic target for treating bone cancer pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":10816,"journal":{"name":"Current cancer drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143491170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advanced Engineered Nanoplatforms to Overcome Biological Barriers for Targeting Brain Tumors.","authors":"Shaheen Sultana, Jyoti Gupta, Vikram Sharma, Komal Gupta, Gayatri Khosla, Darshna Mishra","doi":"10.2174/0115680096355101250120114819","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115680096355101250120114819","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Effective drug delivery to the brain is critically hindered by the blood-brain barrier (BBB), a selective barrier that complicates treatment for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including brain tumors. Recent innovations in pharmaceutical sciences have introduced new strategies to surmount this challenge and enhance therapeutic efficacy. This review aims to assess recent advancements in engineered nanoplatforms designed to overcome the BBB, with a focus on their application in brain tumor targeting. It seeks to evaluate different drug delivery strategies and formulations that enhance brain penetration, improve targeting precision, and minimize systemic side effects. A comprehensive review of the literature and recent studies on brain-targeting strategies was conducted. The review examined the strategies to prolong blood circulation time and analyzed particularly the PEGylation approach, lipid-based nanocarrier, albumin binding strategies and red blood cell-based delivery. It also explored various strategies (e.g., peptides, prodrug, antibodies, nanotechnology, ligand-based delivery) and subcellular targeting techniques aimed at enhancing brain drug delivery and cellular uptake. PEGylation was found to significantly improve the ability of nano carriers to penetrate brain tumors by reducing macrophage-mediated clearance. Nanotechnology-based strategies coupled with ligand-based approaches effectively enhance brain delivery. Subcellular targeting strategies facilitated endolysosomal escape, leading to better therapeutic agent retention within brain tumor cells. Advances in nanotechnology and targeting strategies offer promising solutions for overcoming the BBB and improving brain tumor treatment. These novel strategies significantly enhance brain targeting while minimizing systemic effects. Continued research is essential to optimize these methods and achieve more effective therapeutic outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":10816,"journal":{"name":"Current cancer drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143467140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of Nrf2 in Glioma: Therapeutic Targeting Strategies.","authors":"Mohammad Sadra Harifi-Mood, Effat Alemzadeh, Danyal Barati, Amir Hossein Dehghani, Fatemeh Zahra Siroosi, Michael Aschner, Fariborz Samini, Saeed Samarghandian, Tahereh Farkhondeh","doi":"10.2174/0115680096331620250119111525","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115680096331620250119111525","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cancer is one of the most challenging diseases to cure due to its complexity. Gli-oma, as a neuroepithelial cancer of the glial cells, is one of the rarest malignancies which has a low survival rate. The exact risk factors of glioma are still not clear, but allergy, ionizing radiation, and hereditary factors are reported to be associated with glioma. Nrf2 as an antiox-idant regulator has been reported to be highly expressed in malignances tissues like glioma. Nrf2 regulates the expression of various antioxidant and cytoprotective genes. In gliomas, Nrf2 activation helps tumor cells combat oxidative stress by enhancing the production of de-toxifying enzymes (e.g., glutathione peroxidase, NADPH quinone oxidoreductase). This al-lows glioma cells to survive and proliferate in toxic tumor microenvironments rich in reactive oxygen species (ROS). Although the role of Nrf2 in the apoptosis of cancerous glial cells is not clear yet, it has been shown that Nrf2 inhibition via different methods can increase the efficiency of the chemo-therapy agents to treat glioma. Elevated Nrf2 activity has been linked to drug resistance in gliomas. The activation of Nrf2 increases the expression of multidrug resistance-associated proteins (MRPs) and other detoxifying enzymes, which limit the effectiveness of chemother-apeutic agents like temozolomide (TMZ). Nrf2 inhibitors can suppress the signaling pathway of Nrf2 and decrease the expression of detoxifying enzymes like SOD, CAT, GPX, and GCL, which can increase the efficiency of chemotherapy agents. Using drugs that inhibit the Nrf2 expression in combination with classical chemotherapy agents can be a promising procedure to decrease chemoresistance and be effective in increasing the survival rate of patients with glioma. In this study, we focused on the association of glioma and Nrf2 expression and its targeting as a new therapeutic approach in glioma treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":10816,"journal":{"name":"Current cancer drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Groundbreaking mRNA Lung Cancer Vaccine Trials: A New Dawn in Cancer Treatment.","authors":"Md Sadique Hussain, Ayesha Sultana, Ajay Singh Bisht, Gaurav Gupta","doi":"10.2174/0115680096360059250131075456","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115680096360059250131075456","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The advent of mRNA vaccines has heralded a transformative era in oncology, exemplified by the BNT116 mRNA lung cancer vaccine. Leveraging the same ground-breaking technology as COVID-19 vaccines, BNT116 delivers tumor-specific genetic in-structions to the immune system, targeting non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most prevalent lung cancer subtype. This approach contrasts with conventional therapies that lack precision and often damage healthy tissues. By encoding tumor antigens, BNT116 educates cytotoxic T cells to recognize and eradicate malignant cells, aligning with the principles of precision medicine. Early-phase clinical trials (e.g., NCT05142189) have demonstrated a favorable safety profile and promising antitumor activity, with ongoing re-search exploring its use in combination therapies, such as checkpoint inhibitors. Despite logistical challenges, such as mRNA instability and cold chain requirements, advances in lipid nanoparticle delivery systems are enhancing vaccine stability and efficacy. The adaptability of mRNA technology positions it as a cornerstone for personalized oncology, with potential applications extending to other cancers. Success in the BNT116 trials could redefine NSCLC treatment paradigms, offering a targeted, less cytotoxic alternative. This innovation can not only improve therapeutic outcomes, but also pave the way for preven-tive cancer vaccines, signaling a new dawn in cancer treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":10816,"journal":{"name":"Current cancer drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Therapeutic Potential of Terpenes in Lung Cancer: Modulation of 4-Oxo-Retinoic Acid, TNF-α, NF-κB, and HDAC2 Pathways.","authors":"Janmejay Pant, Payal Mittal, Lovedeep Singh","doi":"10.2174/0115680096353438250130070422","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115680096353438250130070422","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) includes various epithelial malignancies, such as squamous cell carcinoma, large cell carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma. Despite ad-vancements in surgical resection, chemoradiotherapy, and multimodal therapies, NSCLC prognosis remains challenging due to its complex molecular landscape, drug resistance, and high treatment costs. Recent research highlights the potential of natural compounds, particularly terpenes and terpenoids, derived from essential oils (EOs), to enhance NSCLC treatment. These compounds exhibit anticancer properties and modulate key pathways like the 4-oxo-retinoic acid pathway, TNF-α signaling, NF-κB activation, and histone deacety-lases (HDACs). Retinoids, a subclass of terpenes, show both chemopreventive and thera-peutic benefits, especially when combined with other agents, though challenges in dosing and delivery methods limit their clinical application. Terpenes may also synergize with emerging therapies, such as antiangiogenic treatments and immunotherapy, to improve outcomes. Biomarkers, including genomic, epigenomic, and proteomic markers, play a critical role in predicting responses to terpene-based treatments, supporting personalized medicine. The integration of terpenes into existing regimens, in combination with conven-tional therapies, holds promise in overcoming clinical challenges, improving patient out-comes, and advancing natural compound use in modern oncology. Future research should focus on optimizing terpene therapies and addressing clinical hurdles.</p>","PeriodicalId":10816,"journal":{"name":"Current cancer drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"7-Dehydrocholesterol Reductase Activates the Hedgehog Pathway by Regulating Cholesterol to Promote the Development of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.","authors":"Jianwei Sun, Shuang Qiu, Yu Sun, Yuanyuan Liu, Jinyu Yang, Xin Chen, Di Wu, Li Li","doi":"10.2174/0115680096363566250119155918","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115680096363566250119155918","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cholesterol has been shown to be a potential risk factor for the occurrence and progression of breast cancer. This study aimed to investigate the regulation of DHCR7 in cholesterol synthesis and its role in Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway activation, as well as its impact on the progression of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We analyzed the gene expression data from the GSE76275 data set by bioinformatics analysis to determine the expression of cholesterol-related genes in triple-negative breast cancer. In the triple-negative breast cancer cell lines, including BT-549 and MDA-MB-231, RNA interference gene knockout was used to evaluate the functional impact of DHCR7. In addition, the SMO mutant (SMOV329F) with anti-cholesterol binding inhibition was introduced to determine its interaction with the pathway changes mediated by DHCR7. Cell proliferation, migration, and signaling pathway activation were assessed through Western blotting, CCK-8 assay, transwell migration assay, and qPCR.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>DHCR7 expression was significantly elevated in TNBC tissues and cell lines, enhancing the Hh pathway activity through cholesterol modulation. Knocking down DHCR7 and the SMOV329F mutation both reduced the expression of Hedgehog-related proteins and inhibited cell proliferation and migration abilities. However, the SMOV329F mutation re-versed the inhibitory effect of knocking down DHCR7 on TNBC cells.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>DHCR7 activates the Hedgehog pathway by regulating cholesterol to promote the development of TNBC. These findings provide insights into the regulatory roles of DHCR7 in cholesterol-related pathways and Hh signaling in TNBC cells, offering potential therapeutic targets for TNBC treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":10816,"journal":{"name":"Current cancer drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Utilization of DNA Replication factor MCM2 by Cancer.","authors":"Yuwei Yuan, Tian Zeng, Anbo Gao, Yang Guan, Qun-Feng Zhang, Yukun Li, Hui Tan, Juan Zou","doi":"10.2174/0115680096349638250117101910","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115680096349638250117101910","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>MCM2 belongs to the microchromosome maintenance [MCM] family and plays an essential role in initiating DNA replication as well as maintaining normal cellular cycle functions. Recent research indicates that there is the abnormal expression of MCM2 in various cancers, such as breast, cervical, ovarian, lung, hepatocellular carcinoma, nephroblastoma, prostate, and pancreatic cancers, where it shows a strong link to tumorigenesis, growth, invasion, migration, and adverse prognosis. Thus, MCM2 could serve as a significant biomarker for the early identification, diagnosis, and prognostic evaluation of multiple cancers. In addition, targeting MCM2 expression may open new possibilities for a full range of cancer treatments. In this paper, the protein structure, physiological function, and carcinogenic mechanism of MCM2 were reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":10816,"journal":{"name":"Current cancer drug targets","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143413684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}