Fei-Yang Tu , Yan-Jun Liu , Xiang Li , Ke-Fan Cao , Jing Yu , Ran Wang , Guan–Jun Yang , Jiong Chen
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Its clinical significance is underscored by therapeutic resistance mechanisms, including CD44 cooperation in pancreatic cancer and HPV E6-mediated lncRNA activation in cervical cancer. Although preclinical studies demonstrate that KDM5C inhibitors can overcome drug tolerance and suppress tumorigenesis, challenges persist in achieving subtype specificity and reducing off-target effects. Beyond oncology, KDM5C dysregulation contributes to Claes-Jensen syndrome and neurodevelopmental disorders, reflecting its pleiotropic functions. Future directions should integrate single-cell omics and targeted inhibitor development to elucidate microenvironmental interactions and enable precision therapies. 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KDM5C: A dual-edged epigenetic regulator in cancer biology-context-dependent roles and therapeutic implications
Lysine-specific demethylase 5C (KDM5C is a histone demethylase that) serves as a critical epigenetic regulator of H3K4 methylation, with context-dependent roles in cancer progression. While functioning as a tumor suppressor in clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) by maintaining genomic stability and inhibiting HIF signaling, it acts as an oncogenic driver in prostate, breast, and hepatocellular carcinomas by promoting epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT), metabolic reprogramming, and chemoresistance. KDM5C orchestrates these opposing functions via interactions with key regulators (ARX, Smad3, and HIF1α) and remodeling of chromatin landscapes to enhance tumor plasticity. Its clinical significance is underscored by therapeutic resistance mechanisms, including CD44 cooperation in pancreatic cancer and HPV E6-mediated lncRNA activation in cervical cancer. Although preclinical studies demonstrate that KDM5C inhibitors can overcome drug tolerance and suppress tumorigenesis, challenges persist in achieving subtype specificity and reducing off-target effects. Beyond oncology, KDM5C dysregulation contributes to Claes-Jensen syndrome and neurodevelopmental disorders, reflecting its pleiotropic functions. Future directions should integrate single-cell omics and targeted inhibitor development to elucidate microenvironmental interactions and enable precision therapies. This synthesis positions KDM5C as a pivotal epigenetic nexus in disease pathogenesis, offering context-dependent therapeutic opportunities.
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Biochemical Pharmacology publishes original research findings, Commentaries and review articles related to the elucidation of cellular and tissue function(s) at the biochemical and molecular levels, the modification of cellular phenotype(s) by genetic, transcriptional/translational or drug/compound-induced modifications, as well as the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of xenobiotics and drugs, the latter including both small molecules and biologics.
The journal''s target audience includes scientists engaged in the identification and study of the mechanisms of action of xenobiotics, biologics and drugs and in the drug discovery and development process.
All areas of cellular biology and cellular, tissue/organ and whole animal pharmacology fall within the scope of the journal. Drug classes covered include anti-infectives, anti-inflammatory agents, chemotherapeutics, cardiovascular, endocrinological, immunological, metabolic, neurological and psychiatric drugs, as well as research on drug metabolism and kinetics. While medicinal chemistry is a topic of complimentary interest, manuscripts in this area must contain sufficient biological data to characterize pharmacologically the compounds reported. Submissions describing work focused predominately on chemical synthesis and molecular modeling will not be considered for review.
While particular emphasis is placed on reporting the results of molecular and biochemical studies, research involving the use of tissue and animal models of human pathophysiology and toxicology is of interest to the extent that it helps define drug mechanisms of action, safety and efficacy.