Huang Ziyuan, Liu Zimeng, Chen Lieqian, Liu Yanlin, Yan Gaofei, Ni Yizheng, Yan Qiuxia, He Wenqian, Liu Junhong, Luo Shufang, Xie Jindong
Department of Urology, The First Huizhou Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Huizhou, China.
Computational Medicine and Epidemiology Laboratory (CMEL), Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
Front Oncol. 2025 Mar 31;15:1540427. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1540427. eCollection 2025.
Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) is a pivotal biophysical phenomenon that plays a critical role in cellular organization and has garnered significant attention in the fields of molecular mechanism and pathophysiology of cancer. This dynamic process involves the spontaneous segregation of biomolecules, primarily proteins and nucleic acids, into condensed, liquid-like droplets under specific conditions. LLPS drives the formation of biomolecular condensates, which are crucial for various cellular functions. Increasing evidences link alterations in LLPS to the onset and progression of various diseases, particularly cancer. This review explores the diverse roles of LLPS in cancer, highlighting its underlying molecular mechanisms and far-reaching implications. We examine how dysregulated LLPS contributes to cancer development by influencing key processes such as genomic instability, metabolism, and immune evasion. Furthermore, we discuss emerging therapeutic strategies aimed at modulating LLPS, underscoring their potential to revolutionize cancer treatment.
液-液相分离(LLPS)是一种关键的生物物理现象,在细胞组织中起着至关重要的作用,并且在癌症的分子机制和病理生理学领域引起了广泛关注。这个动态过程涉及生物分子(主要是蛋白质和核酸)在特定条件下自发分离成浓缩的、类似液体的液滴。液-液相分离驱动生物分子凝聚物的形成,而生物分子凝聚物对各种细胞功能至关重要。越来越多的证据表明,液-液相分离的改变与各种疾病,特别是癌症的发生和发展有关。这篇综述探讨了液-液相分离在癌症中的多种作用,强调其潜在的分子机制和深远影响。我们研究了失调的液-液相分离如何通过影响基因组不稳定、代谢和免疫逃逸等关键过程来促进癌症发展。此外,我们讨论了旨在调节液-液相分离的新兴治疗策略,强调它们有可能彻底改变癌症治疗。
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