Nucleotide metabolism: a pan-cancer metabolic dependency
Metabolic alterations are a key hallmark of cancer cells, and the augmented synthesis and
use of nucleotide triphosphates is a critical and universal metabolic dependency of cancer …
use of nucleotide triphosphates is a critical and universal metabolic dependency of cancer …
Tumor abnormality-oriented nanomedicine design
Anticancer nanomedicines have been proven effective in mitigating the side effects of
chemotherapeutic drugs. However, challenges remain in augmenting their therapeutic …
chemotherapeutic drugs. However, challenges remain in augmenting their therapeutic …
From purines to purinergic signalling: molecular functions and human diseases
Purines and their derivatives, most notably adenosine and ATP, are the key molecules
controlling intracellular energy homoeostasis and nucleotide synthesis. Besides, these …
controlling intracellular energy homoeostasis and nucleotide synthesis. Besides, these …
[HTML][HTML] Drug resistance and combating drug resistance in cancer
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US. Current major treatments for cancer
management include surgery, cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy …
management include surgery, cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy …
The adenosine pathway in immuno-oncology
Cancer immunotherapy based on immune-checkpoint inhibition or adoptive cell therapy has
revolutionized cancer care. Nevertheless, a large proportion of patients do not benefit from …
revolutionized cancer care. Nevertheless, a large proportion of patients do not benefit from …
Applications and challenges of ultra-small particle size nanoparticles in tumor therapy
J Xu, M Song, Z Fang, L Zheng, X Huang… - Journal of Controlled …, 2023 - Elsevier
With the development of nanotechnology, nanomedicines are widely used in tumor therapy.
However, biological barriers in the delivery of nanoparticles still limit their application in …
However, biological barriers in the delivery of nanoparticles still limit their application in …
Extracellular ATP and P2 purinergic signalling in the tumour microenvironment
Modulation of the biochemical composition of the tumour microenvironment is a new frontier
of cancer therapy. Several immunosuppressive mechanisms operate in the milieu of most …
of cancer therapy. Several immunosuppressive mechanisms operate in the milieu of most …
The P2X7 receptor in infection and inflammation
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) accumulates at sites of tissue injury and inflammation. Effects
of extracellular ATP are mediated by plasma membrane receptors named P2 receptors …
of extracellular ATP are mediated by plasma membrane receptors named P2 receptors …
ATP‐responsive smart hydrogel releasing immune adjuvant synchronized with repeated chemotherapy or radiotherapy to boost antitumor immunity
L Sun, F Shen, L Tian, H Tao, Z Xiong, J Xu… - Advanced …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Certain chemotherapeutics and forms of ionizing radiation can induce immunogenic cell
death (ICD). If there simultaneously exist immune adjuvants within the tumor, such antitumor …
death (ICD). If there simultaneously exist immune adjuvants within the tumor, such antitumor …