Protein palmitoylation in cancer: molecular functions and therapeutic potential

B Zhou, Q Hao, Y Liang, E Kong - Molecular oncology, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Protein S‐palmitoylation (hereinafter referred to as protein palmitoylation) is a reversible
lipid posttranslational modification catalyzed by the zinc finger DHHC‐type containing …

Roles of protein post-translational modifications in glucose and lipid metabolism: mechanisms and perspectives

YH Yang, R Wen, N Yang, TN Zhang, CF Liu - Molecular medicine, 2023 - Springer
The metabolism of glucose and lipids is essential for energy production in the body, and
dysregulation of the metabolic pathways of these molecules is implicated in various acute …

Refining S-acylation: Structure, regulation, dynamics, and therapeutic implications

MU Anwar, FG van der Goot - Journal of Cell Biology, 2023 - rupress.org
With a limited number of genes, cells achieve remarkable diversity. This is to a large extent
achieved by chemical posttranslational modifications of proteins. Amongst these are the lipid …

Molecular mechanism of palmitic acid and its derivatives in tumor progression

X Wang, C Zhang, N Bao - Frontiers in oncology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Palmitic acid (PA) is a saturated fatty acid commonly found in coconut oil and palm oil. It
serves as an energy source for the body and plays a role in the structure and function of cell …

Improving the efficacy of anti-EGFR drugs in GBM: Where we are going?

M Ge, Y Zhu, M Wei, H Piao, M He - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Reviews on …, 2023 - Elsevier
The therapies targeting mutations of driver genes in cancer have advanced into clinical trials
for a variety of tumors. In glioblastoma (GBM), epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is …

Protein lipidation in health and disease: molecular basis, physiological function and pathological implication

Y Yuan, P Li, J Li, Q Zhao, Y Chang, X He - Signal Transduction and …, 2024 - nature.com
Posttranslational modifications increase the complexity and functional diversity of proteins in
response to complex external stimuli and internal changes. Among these, protein lipidations …

[HTML][HTML] Pharmacological inhibition of protein S-palmitoylation suppresses osteoclastogenesis and ameliorates ovariectomy-induced bone loss

L Ma, L Zhang, Z Liao, C Xiu, X Luo, N Luo… - Journal of Orthopaedic …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Excessive osteoclast formation disrupts bone homeostasis, thereby significantly
contributing to pathological bone loss associated with a variety of diseases. Protein S …

Regulatory mechanisms of PD-1/PD-L1 in cancers

X Lin, K Kang, P Chen, Z Zeng, G Li, W Xiong, M Yi… - Molecular Cancer, 2024 - Springer
Immune evasion contributes to cancer growth and progression. Cancer cells have the ability
to activate different immune checkpoint pathways that harbor immunosuppressive functions …

ZDHHC20-mediated S-palmitoylation of YTHDF3 stabilizes MYC mRNA to promote pancreatic cancer progression

H Zhang, Y Sun, Z Wang, X Huang, L Tang… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Post-translational modifications of proteins in malignant transformation and tumor
maintenance of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in the context of KRAS signaling …

The dual role of the CD95 and CD95L signaling pathway in glioblastoma

Y Zhang, T Jin, Z Dou, B Wei, B Zhang… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Binding of CD95, a cell surface death receptor, to its homologous ligand CD95L, transduces
a cascade of downstream signals leading to apoptosis crucial for immune homeostasis and …