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xinguangA preliminary characterization of PI4K/PIPK alterations across solid tumors: an exploratory framework for prognostic and therapeutic stratification. 实体瘤中PI4K/PIPK改变的初步表征:预后和治疗分层的探索性框架。
IF 5.7 4区 医学
Cancer Biology & Therapy Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-07-14 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2026.2692173
Yaqiong Jie, Zhongyu Lu, Xiaoxuan Wang, Dongsheng Chen, Xing Zhang, Xinguang Han
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RET fusion partners dictate oncogenic potential in undifferentiated spindle cell sarcomas. RET融合伙伴决定未分化梭形细胞肉瘤的致癌潜力。
IF 5.7 4区 医学
Cancer Biology & Therapy Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-06-04 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2026.2683190
Qi Gui, Ying Zhang, Mei Yang, Rongrui Liang, Man Huang, Xiaoshan Yang, Nan Chen, Xiaojun Chen, Mengyao Wu, Huafei Chen, Lijun Meng, Sheng Xiao, Min Tao
{"title":"<i>RET</i> fusion partners dictate oncogenic potential in undifferentiated spindle cell sarcomas.","authors":"Qi Gui, Ying Zhang, Mei Yang, Rongrui Liang, Man Huang, Xiaoshan Yang, Nan Chen, Xiaojun Chen, Mengyao Wu, Huafei Chen, Lijun Meng, Sheng Xiao, Min Tao","doi":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2683190","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2683190","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Spindle cell tumors with <i>RET</i> rearrangements exhibit variable clinical behaviors, ranging from benign to highly aggressive malignancies. The underlying heterogeneity is suspected to be associated with distinct fusion partner genes. Understanding the impact of these fusion partners on oncogenic potential is crucial for precision therapy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We report a case of a spindle cell tumor harboring an <i>MYH10::RET</i> fusion, which initially responded to anti-RET therapy but relapsed due to an <i>NTRK1</i> fusion. Isogenic cell lines expressing MYH10::RET and CCDC6::RET were established. Functional assays, including cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and kinase activity assays, were performed. Genomic profiling was conducted using targeted DNA and RNA NGS and FISH.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>MYH10::RET-expressing cells showed significantly higher proliferation, migration, and invasion compared to CCDC6::RET-expressing cells. MYH10::RET exhibited approximately three-fold higher kinase activity. The patient's disease was managed through sequential targeted therapies, including combination therapy with third-generation inhibitors targeting RET and NTRK.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings suggest that distinct <i>RET</i> fusion partners significantly contribute to the clinical heterogeneity of <i>RET</i>-rearranged spindle cell tumors, likely through differential kinase activity. Continuous genomic monitoring is essential for identifying resistance mechanisms and guiding precision therapy. Future studies should explore the impact of different fusion partners on tumor behavior and therapeutic response.</p>","PeriodicalId":9536,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Therapy","volume":"27 1","pages":"2683190"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13240951/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148155461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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KIF18A inhibitor prevents chromosomally unstable osteosarcoma growth by activating spindle assembly checkpoint. KIF18A抑制剂通过激活纺锤体组装检查点阻止染色体不稳定骨肉瘤生长。
IF 5.7 4区 医学
Cancer Biology & Therapy Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-06-22 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2026.2689181
Qiang Yan, Yan Zhang, Pengfei Wang, Yahui Fu, Chao Ke, Shuang Han, Jian Xing, Haoran Li, Kun Zhang
{"title":"KIF18A inhibitor prevents chromosomally unstable osteosarcoma growth by activating spindle assembly checkpoint.","authors":"Qiang Yan, Yan Zhang, Pengfei Wang, Yahui Fu, Chao Ke, Shuang Han, Jian Xing, Haoran Li, Kun Zhang","doi":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2689181","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2689181","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Osteosarcoma survival rates have not improved significantly in decades, as complex gene mutations and intratumoral heterogeneity hinder new therapy development. To exploit the widespread chromosomal instability in osteosarcoma, we investigated targeting the essential mitotic motor protein KIF18A.</p><p><strong>Materials: </strong>Two whole-genome-doubling clones derived from the near-diploid SJSA1 osteosarcoma cell line were used to evaluate sensitivity to KIF18A knockout or pharmacological inhibition. The traditional osteosarcoma cell lines U2OS and MG63 were included in the study of the KIF18A inhibitor at both the cellular and xenograft (nude mice) levels.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Depletion of KIF18A significantly reduced cell viability, survival, and proliferation in the SPT cell, but not in the parental SJSA1 cell. Loss of KIF18A expression led to aberrant spindle assembly and mitotic delay through the activation of spindle assembly checkpoint (SAC) signaling. Therefore, the deficiency of SAC rescued the SPT cell growth. We then tested one of the latest KIF18A inhibitors, AM-1882, in SPT, U2OS, and MG63 cells. It showed potent anti-cancer activity and disruption of spindle assembly activity, just like the KIF18A knockout. In the mouse xenograft model, AM-1882 also apparently prevented tumor growth and, notably, did not show any toxicity when compared with chemotherapeutic drugs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Overall, our study demonstrated that KIF18A is a promising therapeutic target in osteosarcoma. The novel inhibitor AM-1882 offers exceptional anti-tumor efficacy paired with a favorable, low-toxicity safety profile.</p>","PeriodicalId":9536,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Therapy","volume":"27 1","pages":"2689181"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13290091/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148293523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Statement of retraction: Long non-coding RNA LINC01133 silencing exerts antioncogenic effect in pancreatic cancer through the methylation of DKK1 promoter and the activation of Wnt signaling pathway. 撤回声明:长链非编码RNA LINC01133沉默通过DKK1启动子的甲基化和Wnt信号通路的激活在胰腺癌中发挥抗逆性作用。
IF 5.7 4区 医学
Cancer Biology & Therapy Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-09-29 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2026.2740282
{"title":"Statement of retraction: Long non-coding RNA LINC01133 silencing exerts antioncogenic effect in pancreatic cancer through the methylation of DKK1 promoter and the activation of Wnt signaling pathway.","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2740282","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2740282","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9536,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Therapy","volume":"27 1","pages":"2740282"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13625708/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149073616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Elevated miR-103b in exosomes derived from brain-metastatic triple-negative breast cancer cells remodels the brain pre-metastatic niche (PMN). 脑转移性三阴性乳腺癌细胞外泌体中miR-103b的升高重塑了脑转移前生态位(PMN)。
IF 5.7 4区 医学
Cancer Biology & Therapy Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-09-25 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2026.2725357
Li Zhou, Jin Ke, Shanlan Zhang, Sufang Xiao, Hui Zhang, Shan Liu, Li Liu, Mingan Liu, Zuohua Lu, Songguo Zheng
{"title":"Elevated miR-103b in exosomes derived from brain-metastatic triple-negative breast cancer cells remodels the brain pre-metastatic niche (PMN).","authors":"Li Zhou, Jin Ke, Shanlan Zhang, Sufang Xiao, Hui Zhang, Shan Liu, Li Liu, Mingan Liu, Zuohua Lu, Songguo Zheng","doi":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2725357","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2725357","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a highly aggressive breast cancer with high brain metastatic (BM) potential. Tumor-derived exosomes are implicated as key modulators during the formation of the pre-metastatic niche (PMN). However, the regulation of TNBC-BM-derived exosomes on brain PMN remains enigmatic.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The morphology and uptake of exosomes were identified using transmission electron microscopy and live-cell imaging, respectively. Differentially secreted miRNAs and mRNA were identified using high-throughput sequencing. The permeability of the blood‒brain barrier (BBB) and tight junction integrity were examined using immunofluorescence staining. Cell viability was examined using the CCK-8 assay. The apoptosis and intracellular ROS were investigated using fluorescence staining. The expression of mRNAs was examined using qPCR.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>miR-103b was significantly increased in exosomes derived from TNBC-BM cells. miR-103b compromised the tight junctions of HUVECs and increased BBB permeability in mice. Additionally, miR-103b promoted apoptosis and increased intracellular ROS in HUVECs and U251 cells, two cell lines commonly used as surrogates for brain microvascular endothelial cells and astrocytes, respectively. miR-103b-regulated differentially expressed genes modulated tight junction, apoptosis, oxidative stress, inflammation, and metabolism. Target analysis identified 216 targets of miR-103b, among which hub targets were associated with biological processes involved in maintaining the BBB and the glucose metabolism signaling pathway.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Collectively, our findings for the first time reveal that exosomal miR-103b from TNBC-BM cells potentially regulates the two major cellular constituents of the brain PMN, highlighting its role in the formation of the brain PMN during TNBC-BM and its potential as a promising therapeutic target.</p>","PeriodicalId":9536,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Therapy","volume":"27 1","pages":"2725357"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13618856/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149036614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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RecurIndex-derived molecular features associated with total pathological complete response in triple-negative breast cancer: An exploratory prospective cohort study with single-cell transcriptomic contextualization. recurindex衍生的分子特征与三阴性乳腺癌总病理完全缓解相关:一项单细胞转录组背景化的探索性前瞻性队列研究
IF 5.7 4区 医学
Cancer Biology & Therapy Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-10-10 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2026.2743407
Meilin Chen, Xiwen Yan, Qifan Chen, Jiayi Bei, Zheng Pan, Tian Zhang, Weihao Cheng, Lu Xu, Feng Jin, Yan Gao, Zining Jin, Ang Zheng
{"title":"RecurIndex-derived molecular features associated with total pathological complete response in triple-negative breast cancer: An exploratory prospective cohort study with single-cell transcriptomic contextualization.","authors":"Meilin Chen, Xiwen Yan, Qifan Chen, Jiayi Bei, Zheng Pan, Tian Zhang, Weihao Cheng, Lu Xu, Feng Jin, Yan Gao, Zining Jin, Ang Zheng","doi":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2743407","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2743407","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Reliable biomarkers for predicting neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) response in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) remain limited. We explored whether RecurIndex-derived molecular features were associated with total pathological complete response (tpCR).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Seventy-four patients with TNBC treated with dose-dense NAC were analyzed. Associations between RecurIndex risk scores, 18 core genes, and tpCR were assessed using logistic regression and ROC analyses. Clinical-molecular models were internally validated by bootstrap resampling. Public single-cell RNA-seq data were used for biological contextualization.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-nine patients (39.2%) achieved tpCR. The distant recurrence score, was significantly associated with tpCR. OBSL1, BLM, and CCR1 were identified as candidate tpCR-associated genes. The model combining OBSL1, BLM, and clinical nodal stage achieved an AUC of 0.838 and an optimism-corrected AUC of 0.799.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>RecurIndex-derived molecular features were associated with tpCR in TNBC. These exploratory findings warrant validation in independent cohorts.</p>","PeriodicalId":9536,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Therapy","volume":"27 1","pages":"2743407"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13656812/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149163960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Glutamine transporter SLC1A5 inhibits autophagy-mediated CD276 degradation to promote esophageal cancer progression. 谷氨酰胺转运体SLC1A5抑制自噬介导的CD276降解促进食管癌进展
IF 5.7 4区 医学
Cancer Biology & Therapy Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-01-28 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2026.2621606
Chunyan Wang, Hongyan Zhang, Chaonan Guan, Yuying Li, Shengli Yang, Lan Huang
{"title":"Glutamine transporter SLC1A5 inhibits autophagy-mediated CD276 degradation to promote esophageal cancer progression.","authors":"Chunyan Wang, Hongyan Zhang, Chaonan Guan, Yuying Li, Shengli Yang, Lan Huang","doi":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2621606","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2621606","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>CD276/B7-H3 is an immune checkpoint molecule often overexpressed in cancers, representing a potential therapeutic target. The underlying mechanisms for CD276 upregulation remain unclear. This study investigates how glutamine metabolism affects CD276 protein stability and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) progression.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>CD276 and SLC1A5 expression were analyzed in 90 ESCC clinical tissues and TCGA/GEO datasets. CCK-8, colony formation, wound healing and transwell assays were performed in KYSE150 and KYSE450 cells. Autophagy was quantified by immunofluorescence and western blot. Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels measured by flow cytometry. Rescue experiments used <i>N</i>-acetylcysteine (NAC) and chloroquine (CQ). Finally, antitumor effects of SLC1A5 inhibitor V9302 in the presence or absence of CD276 were evaluated in NOD/SCID mice (<i>n</i> = 5 per group) bearing KYSE150 xenografts.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>CD276 and SLC1A5 upregulated in ESCC tissues (<i>P</i> < 0.05). CD276 overexpression enhanced ESCC cell proliferation and migration by 42.3% and 58.7%, respectively (<i>P</i> < 0.01). CQ but not MG-132 increased CD276 expression in ESCC cells. SLC1A5 stabilized CD276 protein without altering CD276 mRNA levels, by suppressing ROS-dependent autophagic degradation. NAC reversed ROS-induced CD276 degradation, while CQ abrogated CD276 downregulation upon glutamine metabolism inhibition. Inhibiting glutamine metabolism could reverse ESCC cell proliferation induced by CD276 overexpression. Moreover, combination of V9302 and CD276 knockout significantly reduced KYSE150 cell-derived xenograft tumor volume by 65.2% (95% CI 58.3-72.1%, <i>P</i> < 0.001) in NOD/SCID mice, without affecting mouse body weight (<i>P</i> > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>SLC1A5 enhances CD276 stability by suppressing ROS-autophagy signaling, promoting ESCC progression. Targeting glutamine metabolism to enhance CD276 degradation might be a novel therapeutic strategy for ESCC.</p>","PeriodicalId":9536,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Therapy","volume":"27 1","pages":"2621606"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12867364/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146117555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The MYBL2-GTSE1 axis promotes laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma progression by regulating PI3K/AKT-dependent glycolytic reprogramming. MYBL2-GTSE1轴通过调节PI3K/ akt依赖性糖酵解重编程促进喉部鳞状细胞癌的进展。
IF 5.7 4区 医学
Cancer Biology & Therapy Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-03-22 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2026.2648193
Yiyin Liang, Cansi Wang, Tianjiao Ren, Bo Zhang, Yaqi Liu, Rong Fu, Juan Feng
{"title":"The MYBL2-GTSE1 axis promotes laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma progression by regulating PI3K/AKT-dependent glycolytic reprogramming.","authors":"Yiyin Liang, Cansi Wang, Tianjiao Ren, Bo Zhang, Yaqi Liu, Rong Fu, Juan Feng","doi":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2648193","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2648193","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is a common head and neck malignancy with poor prognosis. The role of MYBL2, an oncogenic transcription factor, in the glycolytic reprogramming of LSCC remains unclear.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We integrated RNA-sequencing with public databases (TCGA, GEO) and tissue microarrays to assess MYBL2 expression and its clinical significance. Transcriptional regulation was verified by ChIP-qPCR and luciferase reporter assays. Signaling pathways and metabolic profiles were examined using Western blotting and Seahorse analysis (ECAR/OCR). Biological functions were evaluated by <i>in vitro</i> functional assays and <i>in vivo</i> xenograft models in female BALB/c nude mice.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>MYBL2 was significantly overexpressed in LSCC tissues and correlated with poor prognosis. Mechanistically, MYBL2 directly activates GTSE1 transcription. This regulation stimulates PI3K/AKT signaling to upregulate key glycolytic proteins (PKM2, HK2, GLUT1, LDHA), thereby driving metabolic reprogramming characterized by elevated glycolysis (ECAR) and suppressed mitochondrial respiration (OCR). Functionally, MYBL2 overexpression enhanced the proliferation, migration, and invasion of LSCC cells <i>in vitro</i> and promoted tumor growth <i>in vivo</i>. Importantly, these oncogenic effects were effectively reversed by GTSE1 knockdown or PI3K inhibition with LY294002, validating the pathway's functional significance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The MYBL2-GTSE1 axis promotes LSCC progression through PI3K/AKT-mediated metabolic reprogramming, representing a promising therapeutic target.</p>","PeriodicalId":9536,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Therapy","volume":"27 1","pages":"2648193"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13011630/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147497641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The role of copper and cuproptosis in digestive system cancers: novel therapeutic strategies and mechanistic insights. 铜和铜沉积在消化系统癌症中的作用:新的治疗策略和机制见解。
IF 5.7 4区 医学
Cancer Biology & Therapy Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-03-16 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2026.2644674
Guoshuai Xu, Nan Yao, Renjia Cheng, Lin Yang, Fuzhou Han, Jun Qu, Wenqiang Li
{"title":"The role of copper and cuproptosis in digestive system cancers: novel therapeutic strategies and mechanistic insights.","authors":"Guoshuai Xu, Nan Yao, Renjia Cheng, Lin Yang, Fuzhou Han, Jun Qu, Wenqiang Li","doi":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2644674","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15384047.2026.2644674","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent research has highlighted the critical role of copper metabolism and a novel form of copper-dependent cell death, termed cuproptosis, in the progression and treatment of these cancers. Copper, an essential trace element, plays a crucial role in various cellular processes, including mitochondrial function, antioxidant defense, and angiogenesis. However, the dysregulation of copper homeostasis in cancer cells can exacerbate genomic instability, promote angiogenesis, and reshape the immune microenvironment, thereby driving tumor progression. This review systematically explores the mechanisms of copper homeostasis and cuproptosis in digestive system cancers. We also explore innovative strategies for overcoming drug resistance and reshaping immune responses through copper chelators, copper ionophores, and nanomedicines that induce cuproptosis. By integrating basic research with clinical evidence, this review aims to provide a scientific perspective on understanding the biological significance of cuproptosis and developing new anticancer strategies, while also stimulating in-depth thinking on the intersection of metabolic intervention and cell death.</p>","PeriodicalId":9536,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Therapy","volume":"27 1","pages":"2644674"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2026-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12998029/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147466843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Statement of Retraction: Upregulation of long non-coding RNA NNT-AS1 promotes osteosarcoma progression by inhibiting the tumor suppressive miR-320a. 撤回声明:长链非编码RNA NNT-AS1的上调通过抑制肿瘤抑制miR-320a促进骨肉瘤的进展。
IF 5.7 4区 医学
Cancer Biology & Therapy Pub Date : 2026-12-31 Epub Date: 2026-09-29 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2026.2740298
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