探索 m7G 修饰在癌症中的作用:机制、调控蛋白和生物标志物潜力。

Exploring the role of m7G modification in Cancer: Mechanisms, regulatory proteins, and biomarker potential.

机构信息

Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Yiwu, Zhejiang, China.

出版信息

Cell Signal. 2024 Sep;121:111288. doi: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2024.111288. Epub 2024 Jul 5.

Abstract

The dysregulation of N(7)-methylguanosine (m7G) modification is increasingly recognized as a key factor in the pathogenesis of cancers. Aberrant expression of these regulatory proteins in various cancers, including lung, liver, and bladder cancers, suggests a universal role in tumorigenesis. Studies have established a strong correlation between the expression levels of m7G regulatory proteins, such as Methyltransferase like 1 (METTL1) and WD repeat domain 4 (WDR4), and clinical parameters including tumor stage, grade, and patient prognosis. For example, in hepatocellular carcinoma, high METTL1 expression is associated with advanced tumor stage and poor prognosis. Similarly, WDR4 overexpression in colorectal cancer correlates with increased tumor invasiveness and reduced patient survival. This correlation underscores the potential of these proteins as valuable biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. Additionally, m7G modification regulatory proteins influence cancer progression by modulating the expression of target genes involved in critical biological processes, including cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion. Their ability to regulate these processes highlights their significance in the intricate network of molecular interactions driving tumor development and metastasis. Given their pivotal role in cancer biology, m7G modification regulatory proteins are emerging as promising therapeutic targets. Targeting these proteins could offer a novel approach to disrupt the malignant behavior of cancer cells and enhance treatment outcomes. Furthermore, their diagnostic and prognostic value could aid in the early detection of cancer and the selection of appropriate therapeutic strategies, ultimately enhancing patient management and survival rates. This review aims to explore the mechanisms of action of RNA m7G modification regulatory proteins in tumors and their potential applications in cancer progression and treatment. By delving into the roles of these regulatory proteins, we intend to provide a theoretical foundation for the development of novel cancer treatment strategies.

摘要

N(7)-甲基鸟苷(m7G)修饰的失调越来越被认为是癌症发病机制的关键因素。这些调节蛋白在各种癌症中的异常表达,包括肺癌、肝癌和膀胱癌,表明它们在肿瘤发生中具有普遍作用。研究已经确立了 m7G 调节蛋白(如甲基转移酶样蛋白 1 (METTL1)和 WD 重复域蛋白 4 (WDR4))的表达水平与肿瘤分期、分级和患者预后等临床参数之间的强相关性。例如,在肝细胞癌中,METTL1 的高表达与肿瘤晚期和预后不良相关。同样,结直肠癌中 WDR4 的过表达与肿瘤侵袭性增加和患者生存率降低相关。这种相关性强调了这些蛋白作为癌症诊断和预后的有价值的生物标志物的潜力。此外,m7G 修饰调节蛋白通过调节参与关键生物学过程(包括细胞增殖、凋亡、迁移和侵袭)的靶基因的表达来影响癌症进展。它们调节这些过程的能力突出了它们在驱动肿瘤发展和转移的分子相互作用复杂网络中的重要性。鉴于它们在癌症生物学中的关键作用,m7G 修饰调节蛋白正在成为有前途的治疗靶点。靶向这些蛋白可能提供一种破坏癌细胞恶性行为并增强治疗效果的新方法。此外,它们的诊断和预后价值有助于癌症的早期检测和选择合适的治疗策略,最终提高患者管理和生存率。本综述旨在探讨 RNA m7G 修饰调节蛋白在肿瘤中的作用机制及其在癌症进展和治疗中的潜在应用。通过深入研究这些调节蛋白的作用,我们旨在为开发新的癌症治疗策略提供理论基础。

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