Trends in cancerPub Date : 2024-12-16DOI: 10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.008
Shea F Grenier, Cosimo Commisso
{"title":"A hormetic response model for glutamine stress in cancer.","authors":"Shea F Grenier, Cosimo Commisso","doi":"10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Glutamine metabolism supports the development and progression of many cancers and is considered a therapeutic target. Attempts to inhibit glutamine metabolism have resulted in limited success and have not translated into clinical benefit. The outcomes of these clinical studies, along with preclinical investigations, suggest that cellular stress responses to glutamine deprivation or targeting may be modeled as a biphasic hormetic response. By recognizing the multifaceted aspects of glutamine metabolism inhibition within a more comprehensive biological framework, the adoption of this model may guide future fundamental and translational studies. To achieve clinical efficacy, we posit that as a field we will need to anticipate the hormetic effects of glutamine stress and consider how best to co-target cancer cell adaptive mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":23336,"journal":{"name":"Trends in cancer","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142839628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Trends in cancerPub Date : 2024-12-13DOI: 10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.005
Priscilla S W Cheng, Marta Zaccaria, Giulia Biffi
{"title":"Functional heterogeneity of fibroblasts in primary tumors and metastases.","authors":"Priscilla S W Cheng, Marta Zaccaria, Giulia Biffi","doi":"10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are abundant components of the tumor microenvironment (TME) of most solid malignancies and have emerged as key regulators of cancer progression and therapy response. Although recent technological advances have uncovered substantial CAF molecular heterogeneity at the single-cell level, defining functional roles for most described CAF populations remains challenging. With the aim of bridging CAF molecular and functional heterogeneity, this review focuses on recently identified functional interactions of CAF subtypes with malignant cells, immune cells, and other stromal cells in primary tumors and metastases. Dissecting the heterogeneous functional crosstalk of specific CAF populations with other components is starting to uncover candidate combinatorial strategies for therapeutically targeting the TME and cancer progression.</p>","PeriodicalId":23336,"journal":{"name":"Trends in cancer","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142824510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Trends in cancerPub Date : 2024-12-12DOI: 10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.007
James Adeosun, Mohammad Omar Faruk Shaikh, Timothy Brauns, Yuki Agarwala, Mark C Poznansky, Yohannes Gemechu
{"title":"Intratumoral immune cell manipulations as a strategy to enhance cancer vaccine efficiency.","authors":"James Adeosun, Mohammad Omar Faruk Shaikh, Timothy Brauns, Yuki Agarwala, Mark C Poznansky, Yohannes Gemechu","doi":"10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Shortcomings in cancer vaccine development are attributable to weak and transient anti-tumor cellular responses in the tumor microenvironment. This restriction of efficacy may be due to an intratumoral immunosuppressive milieu, consisting of regulatory T cells, M2 macrophages, and myeloid derived suppressor cells. Here, we analyze recent advances and propose future directions in the modulation of cellular state propensities combined with cancer vaccines.</p>","PeriodicalId":23336,"journal":{"name":"Trends in cancer","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142822729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Short-chain fatty acids and cancer.","authors":"Shan Li, Yixin Duan, Shudi Luo, Fangxin Zhou, Qingang Wu, Zhimin Lu","doi":"10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), derived from the diet and the microbiota, serve as crucial links between the diet, gut microbiota, metabolism, immunity, and cancer. They function as energy sources through β-oxidation and regulate macromolecular synthesis, G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) and histone deacetylase (HDAC) activities, protein modifications, signaling pathways, and gene expression in cells within the tumor microenvironment, particularly in tumor and immune cells. The critical role of SCFAs in maintaining normal homeostasis and influencing tumor progression highlights the potential of targeting SCFA-mediated cellular processes for cancer prevention and treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":23336,"journal":{"name":"Trends in cancer","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Trends in cancerPub Date : 2024-12-04DOI: 10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.006
Abel Plaza-Florido, Carmen Fiuza-Luces, Alejandro Lucia
{"title":"Exercise against nonsmall-cell lung carcinoma: novel insights.","authors":"Abel Plaza-Florido, Carmen Fiuza-Luces, Alejandro Lucia","doi":"10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The mechanisms underlying the potential 'anticancer' effects of exercise remain poorly understood. Luo et al. recently identified an exercise-induced, muscle-derived extracellular vesicle (EV)-associated miR, miR-29a-3p, as a key player in the potential benefits of exercise against nonsmall-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), including extracellular matrix (ECM) inhibition and improved antitumoral immune responses.</p>","PeriodicalId":23336,"journal":{"name":"Trends in cancer","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Trends in cancerPub Date : 2024-12-03DOI: 10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.002
Francisco Martínez-Jiménez, Diego Chowell
{"title":"Genetic immune escape in cancer: timing and implications for treatment.","authors":"Francisco Martínez-Jiménez, Diego Chowell","doi":"10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Genetic immune escape (GIE) alterations pose a significant challenge in cancer by enabling tumors to evade immune detection. These alterations, which can vary significantly across cancer types, may often arise early in clonal evolution and contribute to malignant transformation. As tumors evolve, GIE alterations are positively selected, allowing immune-resistant clones to proliferate. In addition to genetic changes, the tumor microenvironment (TME) and non-genetic factors such as inflammation, smoking, and environmental exposures play crucial roles in promoting immune evasion. Understanding the timing and mechanisms of GIE, alongside microenvironmental influences, is crucial for improving early detection and developing more effective therapeutic interventions. This review highlights the implications of GIE in cancer development and immunotherapy resistance, and emphasizes the need for integrative approaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":23336,"journal":{"name":"Trends in cancer","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142781186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Trends in cancerPub Date : 2024-12-02DOI: 10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.004
Jiao Liu, Rui Kang, Daolin Tang
{"title":"Selective autophagy receptor hinders antitumor immunity.","authors":"Jiao Liu, Rui Kang, Daolin Tang","doi":"10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trecan.2024.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autophagy has a dual role in tumor progression and therapy, influenced by specific receptors and cargo selection. Recent research published in Cell by Herhaus et al. identifies immunity-related GTPase Q (IRGQ) as a novel autophagy receptor that facilitates immune evasion in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by degrading histocompatibility complex class I (MHC-I) molecules, highlighting a potential target to enhance immunotherapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":23336,"journal":{"name":"Trends in cancer","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":14.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142772652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Trends in cancerPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-10-24DOI: 10.1016/j.trecan.2024.10.006
Meggy Suarez-Carmona, Niels Halama
{"title":"Neoadjuvant combination immunotherapy in MSI/dMMR colorectal cancer.","authors":"Meggy Suarez-Carmona, Niels Halama","doi":"10.1016/j.trecan.2024.10.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trecan.2024.10.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neoadjuvant immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI) is a new approach to treat patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). The effects of combined neoadjuvant ICI in locally advanced, DNA mismatch repair (dMMR)-deficient/microsatellite instable (MSI) CRC were recently reported by de Gooyer et al. from the NICHE-3 trial. Further studies will determine whether these impressive pathological responses lead to long-term clinical benefit.</p>","PeriodicalId":23336,"journal":{"name":"Trends in cancer","volume":" ","pages":"1093-1094"},"PeriodicalIF":14.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142508858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Trends in cancerPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-09-28DOI: 10.1016/j.trecan.2024.09.002
Afraah Cassim, Matthew D Dun, David Gallego-Ortega, Fatima Valdes-Mora
{"title":"EZHIP's role in diffuse midline glioma: echoes of oncohistones?","authors":"Afraah Cassim, Matthew D Dun, David Gallego-Ortega, Fatima Valdes-Mora","doi":"10.1016/j.trecan.2024.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trecan.2024.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The enhancer of zeste inhibitory protein (EZHIP) is typically expressed during germ cell development and has been classified as a cancer-testis antigen (CTA) in various cancers. In 2020, 4% of diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs) were shown to aberrantly express EZHIP, mirroring the DMG hallmark histone H3 K27M (H3K27M) oncohistone mutation. Similar to H3K27M, EZHIP is a negative regulator of polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2), leading to global epigenomic remodeling. In this opinion, we explore the similarities and disparities between H3K27M- and EZHIP-DMGs with a focus on their shared functional hallmark of PRC2 inhibition, their genetic and epigenomic landscapes, plausible differences in the cell of origin, and therapeutic avenues. Upcoming research on EZHIP will help better understand its role in gliomagenesis and DMG therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":23336,"journal":{"name":"Trends in cancer","volume":" ","pages":"1095-1105"},"PeriodicalIF":14.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142354699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Trends in cancerPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-09-25DOI: 10.1016/j.trecan.2024.09.003
Cesar Nava Gonzales, Mikias B Negussie, Saritha Krishna, Vardhaan S Ambati, Shawn L Hervey-Jumper
{"title":"Malignant glioma remodeling of neuronal circuits: therapeutic opportunities and repurposing of antiepileptic drugs.","authors":"Cesar Nava Gonzales, Mikias B Negussie, Saritha Krishna, Vardhaan S Ambati, Shawn L Hervey-Jumper","doi":"10.1016/j.trecan.2024.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trecan.2024.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tumor-associated epilepsy is the most common presenting symptom in patients diagnosed with diffuse gliomas. Recent evidence illustrates the requirement of synaptic activity to drive glioma proliferation and invasion. Class 1, 2, and 3 evidence is limited regarding the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) as antitumor therapy in combination with chemotherapy. Furthermore, no central mechanism has emerged as the most targetable. The optimal timing of AED regimen remains unknown. Targeting aberrant neuronal activity is a promising avenue for glioma treatment. Clinical biomarkers may aid in identifying patients most likely to benefit from AEDs. Quality evidence is needed to guide treatment decisions.</p>","PeriodicalId":23336,"journal":{"name":"Trends in cancer","volume":" ","pages":"1106-1115"},"PeriodicalIF":14.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142354700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}