Sen Wang, Benling Xu, Yangyang Zhang, Guangyu Chen, Peng Zhao, Quanli Gao, Long Yuan
{"title":"The role of intestinal flora on tumorigenesis, progression, and the efficacy of PD-1/PD-L1 antibodies in colorectal cancer.","authors":"Sen Wang, Benling Xu, Yangyang Zhang, Guangyu Chen, Peng Zhao, Quanli Gao, Long Yuan","doi":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0376","DOIUrl":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0376","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intestinal flora affects the maturation of the host immune system, serves as a biomarker and efficacy predictor in the immunotherapy of several cancers, and has an important role in the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). Anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibodies have shown satisfactory results in MSI-H/dMMR CRC but performed poorly in patients with MSS/pMMR CRC. In recent years an increasing number of studies have shown that intestinal flora has an important impact on anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibody efficacy in CRC patients. Preclinical and clinical evidence have suggested that anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibody efficacy can be improved by altering the composition of the intestinal flora in CRC. Herein, we summarize the studies related to the influence of intestinal flora on anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibody efficacy in CRC and discuss the potential underlying mechanism(s). We have focused on the impact of the intestinal flora on the efficacy and safety of anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibodies in CRC and how to better utilize the intestinal flora as an adjuvant to improve the efficacy of anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibodies. In addition, we have provided a basis for the potential of the intestinal flora as a new treatment modality and indicator for determining patient prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":9611,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10875280/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139041028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bile acids, gut microbiota, and therapeutic insights in hepatocellular carcinoma.","authors":"Yang Song, Harry Ch Lau, Xiang Zhang, Jun Yu","doi":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0394","DOIUrl":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0394","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a prevalent and aggressive liver malignancy. The interplay between bile acids (BAs) and the gut microbiota has emerged as a critical factor in HCC development and progression. Under normal conditions, BA metabolism is tightly regulated through a bidirectional interplay between gut microorganisms and BAs. The gut microbiota plays a critical role in BA metabolism, and BAs are endogenous signaling molecules that help maintain liver and intestinal homeostasis. Of note, dysbiotic changes in the gut microbiota during pathogenesis and cancer development can disrupt BA homeostasis, thereby leading to liver inflammation and fibrosis, and ultimately contributing to HCC development. Therefore, understanding the intricate interplay between BAs and the gut microbiota is crucial for elucidating the mechanisms underlying hepatocarcinogenesis. In this review, we comprehensively explore the roles and functions of BA metabolism, with a focus on the interactions between BAs and gut microorganisms in HCC. Additionally, therapeutic strategies targeting BA metabolism and the gut microbiota are discussed, including the use of BA agonists/antagonists, probiotic/prebiotic and dietary interventions, fecal microbiota transplantation, and engineered bacteria. In summary, understanding the complex BA-microbiota crosstalk can provide valuable insights into HCC development and facilitate the development of innovative therapeutic approaches for liver malignancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":9611,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10884537/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139041025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From dichotomy to diversity: deciphering the multifaceted roles of tumor-associated macrophages in cancer progression and therapy.","authors":"Xiumei Wang, Jun Chen, Guangshuai Jia","doi":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0370","DOIUrl":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0370","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9611,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10884535/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138814092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Large-scale loss-of-function perturbations reveal a comprehensive epigenetic regulatory network in breast cancer.","authors":"Yumei Wang, Haiyan Wang, Wei Shao, Yuhui Chen, Yu Gui, Chao Hu, Xiaohong Yi, Lijun Huang, Shasha Li, Dong Wang","doi":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0276","DOIUrl":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0276","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Epigenetic abnormalities have a critical role in breast cancer by regulating gene expression; however, the intricate interrelationships and key roles of approximately 400 epigenetic regulators in breast cancer remain elusive. It is important to decipher the comprehensive epigenetic regulatory network in breast cancer cells to identify master epigenetic regulators and potential therapeutic targets.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We employed high-throughput sequencing-based high-throughput screening (HTS<sup>2</sup>) to effectively detect changes in the expression of 2,986 genes following the knockdown of 400 epigenetic regulators. Then, bioinformatics analysis tools were used for the resulting gene expression signatures to investigate the epigenetic regulations in breast cancer.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Utilizing these gene expression signatures, we classified the epigenetic regulators into five distinct clusters, each characterized by specific functions. We discovered functional similarities between BAZ2B and SETMAR, as well as CLOCK and CBX3. Moreover, we observed that CLOCK functions in a manner opposite to that of HDAC8 in downstream gene regulation. Notably, we constructed an epigenetic regulatory network based on the gene expression signatures, which revealed 8 distinct modules and identified 10 master epigenetic regulators in breast cancer.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our work deciphered the extensive regulation among hundreds of epigenetic regulators. The identification of 10 master epigenetic regulators offers promising therapeutic targets for breast cancer treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":9611,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10875281/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138814094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Peptide drugs: a new direction in cancer immunotherapy.","authors":"Xinghua Sui, Xiaoshuang Niu, Xiuman Zhou, Yanfeng Gao","doi":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0297","DOIUrl":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0297","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9611,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2023-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10976324/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138814096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haiyun Li, Linwei Guo, Chenchen Wang, Xin Hu, Ye Xu
{"title":"Improving the value of molecular testing: current status and opportunities in colorectal cancer precision medicine.","authors":"Haiyun Li, Linwei Guo, Chenchen Wang, Xin Hu, Ye Xu","doi":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0293","DOIUrl":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0293","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9611,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10875284/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138458107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The outpost against cancer: universal cancer only markers.","authors":"Chengchen Qian, Xiaolong Zou, Wei Li, Yinshan Li, Wenqiang Yu","doi":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0313","DOIUrl":"10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2023.0313","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. Early detection of cancer can lower the mortality of all types of cancer; however, effective early-detection biomarkers are lacking for most types of cancers. DNA methylation has always been a major target of interest because DNA methylation usually occurs before other detectable genetic changes. While investigating the common features of cancer using a novel guide positioning sequencing for DNA methylation, a series of universal cancer only markers (UCOMs) have emerged as strong candidates for effective and accurate early detection of cancer. While the clinical value of current cancer biomarkers is diminished by low sensitivity and/or low specificity, the unique characteristics of UCOMs ensure clinically meaningful results. Validation of the clinical potential of UCOMs in lung, cervical, endometrial, and urothelial cancers further supports the application of UCOMs in multiple cancer types and various clinical scenarios. In fact, the applications of UCOMs are currently under active investigation with further evaluation in the early detection of cancer, auxiliary diagnosis, treatment efficacy, and recurrence monitoring. The molecular mechanisms by which UCOMs detect cancers are the next important topics to be investigated. The application of UCOMs in real-world scenarios also requires implementation and refinement.</p>","PeriodicalId":9611,"journal":{"name":"Cancer Biology & Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10690883/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138453225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}