Oncology ReviewsPub Date : 2025-07-30eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/or.2025.1637372
Xinyu Zhang, Yuan Chen, Min Li, Xiaomeng Zhou, Qingcui Song
{"title":"METTL1 in human cancers: recognition of their functions, mechanisms and therapeutic value.","authors":"Xinyu Zhang, Yuan Chen, Min Li, Xiaomeng Zhou, Qingcui Song","doi":"10.3389/or.2025.1637372","DOIUrl":"10.3389/or.2025.1637372","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Methyltransferase-like 1 (METTL1) is a methyltransferase that modulates the RNA methylation process and has been increasingly investigated in cancer research over the past decade. The review aims to summarize the diverse roles of METTL1 in various cancers, focusing on the mechanisms underlying tumorigenesis, progression, and metastasis. Furthermore, the therapeutic value and targeting strategies for METTL1 are also discussed to provide the foundation for further development of METTL1-targeted therapies. The article integrates recent research findings to highlight significant discoveries regarding METTL1, emphasizing its potential as a therapeutic target in cancer treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":19487,"journal":{"name":"Oncology Reviews","volume":"19 ","pages":"1637372"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12343562/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144848201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oncology ReviewsPub Date : 2025-07-25eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/or.2025.1599292
Almudena Zapatero, Teresa Alonso-Gordoa, Alfredo Rodríguez Antolín, Felipe Couñago, Noelia Sanmamed, Mario Domínguez Esteban, Marta López Valcárcel, Ray Manneh, Ángel Borque-Fernando, Nuria Sala González, Pablo Maroto
{"title":"Triplet systemic therapy for hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: a critical review with a multidisciplinary approach.","authors":"Almudena Zapatero, Teresa Alonso-Gordoa, Alfredo Rodríguez Antolín, Felipe Couñago, Noelia Sanmamed, Mario Domínguez Esteban, Marta López Valcárcel, Ray Manneh, Ángel Borque-Fernando, Nuria Sala González, Pablo Maroto","doi":"10.3389/or.2025.1599292","DOIUrl":"10.3389/or.2025.1599292","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article aims to critically evaluate the evidence for triplet therapy consisting of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), docetaxel and a second-generation androgen receptor pathway inhibitor ([ARPI]; abiraterone, enzalutamide, darolutamide or apalutamide) in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC), and what this evidence reveals regarding the use of these treatments in clinical practice. A search of PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cochrane, Scopus and Web of Science was conducted in April 2024 to identify relevant prospective and retrospective observational trials, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses. The search identified 52 relevant articles: six full articles and 31 abstracts based on three RCTs, one observational study and 14 meta-analyses. Abiraterone- or darolutamide-containing triplet therapy was significantly better than ADT + docetaxel for improving overall survival in all study populations, particularly subgroups with high-volume and/or synchronous disease. The tolerability of ADT + docetaxel and triplet therapy were similar with most adverse events related to docetaxel. There were no data comparing triplet therapy with ADT + ARPI doublet therapy. Triplet therapy appears to be the most effective first-line regimen for men with mHSPC, good performance status and high-volume and synchronous metastases. Darolutamide-based triplet therapy may also be of benefit in other patients with high- or low-risk disease. Careful consideration of the risks and benefits are required to determine which patients can be spared from receiving docetaxel and rather be treated with alternative regimens.</p>","PeriodicalId":19487,"journal":{"name":"Oncology Reviews","volume":"19 ","pages":"1599292"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12331671/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144817222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oncology ReviewsPub Date : 2025-07-25eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/or.2025.1605606
Mari Hachmeriyan, Mariya Levkova, Dinnar Yahya, Milena Stoyanova, Eleonora Dimitrova
{"title":"Genetic counseling for hereditary cancer syndromes: a 5-year experience from a single center in Bulgaria.","authors":"Mari Hachmeriyan, Mariya Levkova, Dinnar Yahya, Milena Stoyanova, Eleonora Dimitrova","doi":"10.3389/or.2025.1605606","DOIUrl":"10.3389/or.2025.1605606","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study presents a 5-year retrospective analysis of genetic counseling (GC) services for hereditary cancer syndromes (HCS) at a single center in Bulgaria. The aim is to describe the demographic and epidemiological characteristics of patients seeking GC, the uptake of genetic testing, and the spectrum of identified pathogenic variants. The results highlight an increasing trend in GC utilization. Key findings include differences in patient profiles between those seeking general HCS assessment and those undergoing tumor biomarker testing, the impact of financial accessibility on genetic testing uptake, and a pathogenic variant detection rate of 28% in tested individuals. The most frequently identified conditions were Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome and Lynch Syndrome, with pathogenic variants detected in genes such as <i>BRCA1, MSH2, PALB2,</i> and <i>STK11</i>. These findings underscore the need for enhanced awareness, improved financial access to testing, and the establishment of systematic cascade screening programs in Bulgaria.</p>","PeriodicalId":19487,"journal":{"name":"Oncology Reviews","volume":"19 ","pages":"1605606"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12331608/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144817221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oncology ReviewsPub Date : 2025-07-21eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/or.2025.1607983
Xiaoyi Yan, Hui Ding, Mengxiao Ren, Lei Zang
{"title":"Mitophagy in the mechanisms of treatment resistance in solid tumors.","authors":"Xiaoyi Yan, Hui Ding, Mengxiao Ren, Lei Zang","doi":"10.3389/or.2025.1607983","DOIUrl":"10.3389/or.2025.1607983","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This review aims to explore the mechanisms by which mitophagy contributes to treatment resistance in solid tumors. As advancements in cancer therapies continue to evolve, treatment resistance emerges as a significant barrier to successful tumor management. Mitophagy, a specific form of cellular autophagy, has been implicated in the survival, proliferation, and drug resistance of tumor cells. This article will summarize the latest research findings and analyze how mitophagy impacts the biological characteristics of solid tumors, thereby revealing its potential implications in cancer treatment strategies. By understanding the role of mitophagy in the context of treatment resistance, we may uncover new therapeutic targets and strategies to enhance the efficacy of existing cancer treatments.</p>","PeriodicalId":19487,"journal":{"name":"Oncology Reviews","volume":"19 ","pages":"1607983"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12318953/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144784908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oncology ReviewsPub Date : 2025-07-16eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/or.2025.1617487
Hsing Hwa Lee, Zeyad Al-Ogaili
{"title":"Fibroblast activation protein and the tumour microenvironment: challenges and therapeutic opportunities.","authors":"Hsing Hwa Lee, Zeyad Al-Ogaili","doi":"10.3389/or.2025.1617487","DOIUrl":"10.3389/or.2025.1617487","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP) has emerged as a critical player in cancer biology, particularly in shaping the tumour microenvironment (TME) and influencing immunotherapy outcomes. FAP-positive cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) play multiple roles in tumour progression and immune modulation. FAP, predominantly expressed on CAFs, contributes significantly to extracellular matrix remodelling, angiogenesis, and the creation of an immunosuppressive milieu. There are complex interactions between FAP-positive CAFs and various components of the immune system, highlighting their impact on T cell function and macrophage polarisation. This makes FAP a promising target for cancer therapy and potentially as a biomarker for immunotherapy treatment response. This review highlights the clinical challenges to target FAP and also addresses the heterogeneity of CAFs with the need for more refined characterisation to enhance therapeutic strategies and future research directions.</p>","PeriodicalId":19487,"journal":{"name":"Oncology Reviews","volume":"19 ","pages":"1617487"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12308159/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144753937","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oncology ReviewsPub Date : 2025-06-17eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/or.2025.1615111
Qilong Su, Jingyu Hou, Xinhui Du, Fan Zhang, Panhong Zhang, Bangmin Wang, Weitao Yao
{"title":"The role and research progress of the MET signalling pathway in targeted therapy for osteosarcoma.","authors":"Qilong Su, Jingyu Hou, Xinhui Du, Fan Zhang, Panhong Zhang, Bangmin Wang, Weitao Yao","doi":"10.3389/or.2025.1615111","DOIUrl":"10.3389/or.2025.1615111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>MET, a receptor tyrosine kinase proto-oncogene and the specific receptor for hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), plays a critical role in the initiation and progression of osteosarcoma (OS) through sustained pathway activation. Aberrant activation of MET has been shown to trigger multiple downstream signalling pathways, including RAS-ERK, PI3K-AKT, and STAT3, which are essential for OS cell proliferation, invasion, differentiation, and drug resistance. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the development of small-molecule inhibitors and specific antibodies targeting MET for OS therapy. The use of combination therapy as a treatment strategy involves the use of MET inhibitors in conjunction with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other targeted therapies. This approach has the potential to overcome resistance and improve therapeutic efficacy. This review summarises the mechanisms of MET signalling in OS, with a focus on the progress of MET-targeted therapies and their combination with other therapeutic strategies. The study provides valuable insights into future research directions, offering novel perspectives on the role of MET as a therapeutic target in OS.</p>","PeriodicalId":19487,"journal":{"name":"Oncology Reviews","volume":"19 ","pages":"1615111"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12209371/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144541632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oncology ReviewsPub Date : 2025-05-30eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/or.2025.1589655
Upik A Miskad, Matthew Martianus Henry, Carissa Ikka Pardamean, Arif Budiarto, Akram Irwan, James W Baurley, Irawan Yusuf, Bens Pardamean
{"title":"Colorectal cancer in south sulawesi: a case-control study for nongenetic risk factors.","authors":"Upik A Miskad, Matthew Martianus Henry, Carissa Ikka Pardamean, Arif Budiarto, Akram Irwan, James W Baurley, Irawan Yusuf, Bens Pardamean","doi":"10.3389/or.2025.1589655","DOIUrl":"10.3389/or.2025.1589655","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study analyzed the nongenetic risk factors that contributed to colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence in the South Sulawesi population through a case-control study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The sample consisted of 89 cases and 84 controls, aged between 19-86, with 99 males and 74 females from different ethnic groups. Univariate analysis was carried out using chi-square, Fisher's exact test, <math><mrow><mi>t</mi></mrow> </math> -test, and Mann-Whitney U test. Significant nongenetic risk factors were selected through the logit model L1 regularization, adjusted for age, gender, and ethnicity. The analyzed risk factors were the patient's weight, height, body mass index (BMI), defecation location, exercise habit, smoking habit, marital status, occupation, education level, and distance to the nearest health center. The estimated odds ratio from the logit model was used to analyze the significance of the selected risk factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The significant risk factors from the logit model were smoking habit, education level, marital status, distance to the nearest health center, and weight. CRC cases were more likely to have lower education (OR = 1.819, 95% CI 1.354-2.443), residing in remote areas (OR = 1.44, 95% CI 1.17-1.772), experiencing decreasing weight (OR = 1.03, 95% CI 1.013-1.048). Controls were more likely to be non-smokers (OR = 0.325, 95% CI 0.149-0.707) and unmarried (OR = 0.161, 95% CI 0.036-0.716).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study determined that other nongenetic risk factors, including education level, distance to the nearest health center, weight, smoking habit, and marital status, contributed to the CRC incidence within the South Sulawesi population. The study emphasized the importance in accounting for these risk factors for further, targeted CRC preventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":19487,"journal":{"name":"Oncology Reviews","volume":"19 ","pages":"1589655"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12162515/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144302521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oncology ReviewsPub Date : 2025-05-16eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/or.2025.1549416
Sneha Pallatt, Sibin Nambidi, Subhamay Adhikary, Antara Banerjee, Surajit Pathak, Asim K Duttaroy
{"title":"A brief review of Lynch syndrome: understanding the dual cancer risk between endometrial and colorectal cancer.","authors":"Sneha Pallatt, Sibin Nambidi, Subhamay Adhikary, Antara Banerjee, Surajit Pathak, Asim K Duttaroy","doi":"10.3389/or.2025.1549416","DOIUrl":"10.3389/or.2025.1549416","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lynch syndrome (LS) is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by germline mutations in DNA mismatch repair (MMR) genes. These mutations result in frameshift alterations, leading to the accumulation of errors within microsatellites. Individuals with LS have an elevated risk of developing colorectal and distant malignancies, including endometrial cancer (EC), which is one of the most common cancer associated with LS. Despite its significance, the association between EC and LS is often underexplored. Given the slow progression of colorectal cancer (CRC), there is an opportunity for early detection and intervention, which can aid in reducing both incidence and mortality through the identification and management of pre-malignant lesions and early-stage tumors in colorectum/endometrium. Recognizing individuals with a heightened risk of CRC is essential for implementing personalized screening strategies. This review summarizes the original research work on LS to find out the correlation of CRC following an endometrial cancer diagnosis in individuals with MMR gene mutations, may involve refine treatment strategies and moreover this review may help clinicians and researchers to get an up-to date information on LS and its advanced treatment possibilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":19487,"journal":{"name":"Oncology Reviews","volume":"19 ","pages":"1549416"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12122774/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144199667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oncology ReviewsPub Date : 2025-05-13eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/or.2025.1547904
Elham Babadi, Kamran Roudini, Kianmehr Aalipour, Olatunji B Alese
{"title":"The role of UGT1A1 polymorphism in the management of colorectal cancer.","authors":"Elham Babadi, Kamran Roudini, Kianmehr Aalipour, Olatunji B Alese","doi":"10.3389/or.2025.1547904","DOIUrl":"10.3389/or.2025.1547904","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer related deaths among patients worldwide, necessitating the development of more effective and tolerable therapies. Topoisomerase I inhibitors such as Irinotecan are integral components of chemotherapy regimens used in the management of colorectal, as well as esophageal, gastric, biliary tract, pancreatic, neuroendocrine, small bowel and anal carcinomas. Efficacy and toxicity of these regimens are however impacted by metabolism via the UGT1A1 pathways. This literature review provides a comprehensive overview of UGT1A1 polymorphism in patients with colorectal cancer, including recent developments and the future landscape. Recent literature elucidating the roles of oncogenes and predictive biomarkers on anti-cancer drugs and UGT1A1 genotypes are described. The lack of consensus in the clinical management of patients with colorectal cancer were also explored in depth. A comprehensive search was performed in multiple databases (including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Research gate, and Google Scholar) to identify relevant articles published up to January 2024. A total of 79 clinical studies were included in this review. The epidemiology and frequency of UGT1A1 genes polymorphisms by race, gender, ethnicity, geographic location and stage of the cancer were correlated with drug metabolism, toxicity, and survival outcomes. The tole of UGT1A1 as a prognostic and predictive biomarker, including existing challenges in clinical application were also discussed extensively.</p>","PeriodicalId":19487,"journal":{"name":"Oncology Reviews","volume":"19 ","pages":"1547904"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12106485/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144160721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oncology ReviewsPub Date : 2025-05-06eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/or.2025.1567860
Mowei Kong, Yang Yu, Shuai Shao, Chunxiang Zhang
{"title":"Targeting mitochondrial ClpP: structural insights and therapeutic potential of ClpP agonists in cancer therapy.","authors":"Mowei Kong, Yang Yu, Shuai Shao, Chunxiang Zhang","doi":"10.3389/or.2025.1567860","DOIUrl":"10.3389/or.2025.1567860","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mitochondrial \"powerhouses\" play a central function in cellular metabolism and energy generation. Their dysregulation is directly correlated with a myriad of diseases, among them cancer. The serine protease ClpP, accompanied by its cochaperone ClpX, is a principal homeostatic regulator in mitochondrial function by degrading aberrant proteins in order to preserve mitochondrial integrity. Recently, evidence suggests ClpP is overexpressed in many cancer cells and, as such, is an appealing target for drug therapy. In this review, current information about the structure, physiological function, and therapeutic promise of mitochondrial ClpP in oncology is summarized. We provide an overview about the mechanistic rationale behind ClpP agonists as novel anticancer drugs, their regulation in cell signal transduction, and the major challenge in the creation of small molecules that specifically activate human ClpP, but not bacterial ClpP. The review highlights the therapeutic promise of ClpP agonists as a novel approach in cancer therapy, presenting their prospective potential for cancer treatment by focusing on an unexplored mitochondrial target.</p>","PeriodicalId":19487,"journal":{"name":"Oncology Reviews","volume":"19 ","pages":"1567860"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12089087/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144111491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}