The neural addiction of cancer

C Magnon, H Hondermarck - Nature Reviews Cancer, 2023 - nature.com
The recently uncovered key role of the peripheral and central nervous systems in controlling
tumorigenesis and metastasis has opened a new area of research to identify innovative …

GABAergic signaling beyond synapses: an emerging target for cancer therapy

D Huang, PB Alexander, QJ Li, XF Wang - Trends in cell biology, 2023 - cell.com
Traditionally, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is best known for its role as a primary inhibitory
neurotransmitter reducing neuronal excitability in the mammalian central nervous system …

Nanoplastics induce neuroexcitatory symptoms in zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae through a manner contrary to Parkinsonian's way in proteomics

Y Wang, J Wang, J Cong, H Zhang, Z Gong… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Although nanoplastics (NPs) can penetrate the blood–brain barrier and accumulate in the
brain, the neurotoxicity of these particles and the mechanisms associated with their unique …

Breast cancer exploits neural signaling pathways for bone-to-meninges metastasis

AE Whiteley, D Ma, L Wang, SY Yu, C Yin, TT Price… - Science, 2024 - science.org
The molecular mechanisms that regulate breast cancer cell (BCC) metastasis and
proliferation within the leptomeninges (LM) are poorly understood, which limits the …

Metabolic reservoir cycles in cancer

C Zhang, A Quinones, A Le - Seminars in cancer biology, 2022 - Elsevier
Cancer cells possess various biological processes to ensure survival and proliferation even
under unfavorable conditions such as hypoxia, nutrient deprivation, and oxidative stress …

[HTML][HTML] Surviving the hunger games: Metabolic reprogramming in medulloblastoma

L Manfreda, E Rampazzo, L Persano, G Viola… - Biochemical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Medulloblastoma is a highly malignant pediatric brain tumor characterized by its aggressive
nature and limited treatment options. Metabolic changes have recently emerged as key …

TGF‐β‐induced PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway controls myofibroblast differentiation and secretory phenotype of valvular interstitial cells through the modulation of cellular …

Q Tang, GR Markby, AJ MacNair, K Tang… - Cell …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract PI3K/AKT/mTOR signalling contributes to several cardiovascular disorders. The aim
of this study was to examine the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in myxomatous mitral valve …

Pathological implications of metabolic reprogramming and its therapeutic potential in medulloblastoma

V Marabitti, M Giansanti, F De Mitri, F Gatto… - Frontiers in Cell and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Tumor-specific alterations in metabolism have been recognized to sustain the production of
ATP and macromolecules needed for cell growth, division and survival in many cancer …

The tumor microenvironment of medulloblastoma: an intricate multicellular network with therapeutic potential

NFHN van Bree, M Wilhelm - Cancers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The current treatment options for medulloblastoma, the most common
malignant childhood brain cancer, are associated with many negative side effects and …

GAD1-mediated GABA elicits aggressive characteristics of human oral cancer cells

Z Dou, M Li, Z Shen, H Jiang, X Pang, T Li… - Biochemical and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Studies suggest that the expression of glutamate decarboxylase 1 (GAD1), γ-aminobutyric
acid (GABA), and GABA receptors are involved in tumor progression. However, the …