Altered metabolism is a hallmark of cancer,and the reprogramming of energy metabolism has historically been considered a general phenomenon of tumors.It is well recognized that long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)regulate ene...Altered metabolism is a hallmark of cancer,and the reprogramming of energy metabolism has historically been considered a general phenomenon of tumors.It is well recognized that long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)regulate energy metabolism in cancer.However,lncRNA-mediated posttranslational modifications and metabolic reprogramming are unclear at present.In this review,we summarized the current understanding of the interactions between the alterations in cancer-associated energy metabolism and the lncRNA-mediated posttranslational modifications of metabolic enzymes,transcription factors,and other proteins involved in metabolic pathways.In addition,we discuss the mechanisms through which these interactions contribute to tumor initiation and progression,and the key roles and clinical significance of functional lncRNAs.We believe that an in-depth understanding of lncRNA-mediated cancer metabolic reprogramming can help to identify cellular vulnerabilities that can be exploited for cancer diagnosis and therapy.展开更多
Invertase (INV) hydrolyzes sucrose into glucose and fructose, thereby playing key roles in primary metabolism and plant development. Based on their pH optima and sub-cellular locations, INVs are categorized into cel...Invertase (INV) hydrolyzes sucrose into glucose and fructose, thereby playing key roles in primary metabolism and plant development. Based on their pH optima and sub-cellular locations, INVs are categorized into cell wall, cytoplasmic, and vacuolar subgroups, abbreviated as CWlN, CIN, and VlN, respectively. The broad importance and implications of INVs in plant development and crop productivity have attracted enormous interest to examine INV function and regulation from multiple perspectives. Here, we review some exciting advances in this area over the last two decades, focusing on (1) new or emerging roles of INV in plant development and regulation at the post-translational level through interaction with inhibitors, (2) cross-talk between INV-mediated sugar signaling and hormonal control of development, and (3) sugar- and INV-mediated responses to drought and heat stresses and their impact on seed and fruit set. Finally, we discuss major questions arising from this new progress and outline future directions for unraveling mechanisms underlying INV-mediated plant development and their potential applications in plant biotechnology and agriculture.展开更多
Cancer cells often upregulate nutrient transporters to fulfill their increased biosynthetic and bioenergetic needs,and to maintain redox homeostasis.One nutrient transporter frequently overexpressed in human cancers i...Cancer cells often upregulate nutrient transporters to fulfill their increased biosynthetic and bioenergetic needs,and to maintain redox homeostasis.One nutrient transporter frequently overexpressed in human cancers is the cystine/glutamate antiporter solute carrier family 7 member 11(SLC7A11;also known as xCT).SLC7A11 promotes cystine uptake and glutathione biosynthesis,resulting in protection from oxidative stress and ferroptotic cell death.Recent studies have unexpectedly revealed that SLC7A11 also plays critical roles in glutamine metabolism and regulates the glucose and glutamine dependency of cancer cells.This review discusses the roles of SLC7A11 in regulating the anti-oxidant response and nutrient dependency of cancer cells,explores our current understanding of SLC7A11 regulation in cancer metabolism,and highlights key open questions for future studies in this emerging research area.A deeper understanding of SLC7A11 in cancer metabolism may identify new therapeutic opportunities to target this important amino acid transporter for cancer treatment.展开更多
基金This study was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFC1313304 and 2018YFC1313300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82073112,82022052 and 81871951).
文摘Altered metabolism is a hallmark of cancer,and the reprogramming of energy metabolism has historically been considered a general phenomenon of tumors.It is well recognized that long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs)regulate energy metabolism in cancer.However,lncRNA-mediated posttranslational modifications and metabolic reprogramming are unclear at present.In this review,we summarized the current understanding of the interactions between the alterations in cancer-associated energy metabolism and the lncRNA-mediated posttranslational modifications of metabolic enzymes,transcription factors,and other proteins involved in metabolic pathways.In addition,we discuss the mechanisms through which these interactions contribute to tumor initiation and progression,and the key roles and clinical significance of functional lncRNAs.We believe that an in-depth understanding of lncRNA-mediated cancer metabolic reprogramming can help to identify cellular vulnerabilities that can be exploited for cancer diagnosis and therapy.
文摘Invertase (INV) hydrolyzes sucrose into glucose and fructose, thereby playing key roles in primary metabolism and plant development. Based on their pH optima and sub-cellular locations, INVs are categorized into cell wall, cytoplasmic, and vacuolar subgroups, abbreviated as CWlN, CIN, and VlN, respectively. The broad importance and implications of INVs in plant development and crop productivity have attracted enormous interest to examine INV function and regulation from multiple perspectives. Here, we review some exciting advances in this area over the last two decades, focusing on (1) new or emerging roles of INV in plant development and regulation at the post-translational level through interaction with inhibitors, (2) cross-talk between INV-mediated sugar signaling and hormonal control of development, and (3) sugar- and INV-mediated responses to drought and heat stresses and their impact on seed and fruit set. Finally, we discuss major questions arising from this new progress and outline future directions for unraveling mechanisms underlying INV-mediated plant development and their potential applications in plant biotechnology and agriculture.
基金supported by the Andrew Sabin Family Fellow Award and Institutional Research Grant from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center,Grants from National Institutes of Health(CA181196 and CA190370)Anna Fuller Fund,and Ellison Medical Foundation(AG-NS-0973-13).
文摘Cancer cells often upregulate nutrient transporters to fulfill their increased biosynthetic and bioenergetic needs,and to maintain redox homeostasis.One nutrient transporter frequently overexpressed in human cancers is the cystine/glutamate antiporter solute carrier family 7 member 11(SLC7A11;also known as xCT).SLC7A11 promotes cystine uptake and glutathione biosynthesis,resulting in protection from oxidative stress and ferroptotic cell death.Recent studies have unexpectedly revealed that SLC7A11 also plays critical roles in glutamine metabolism and regulates the glucose and glutamine dependency of cancer cells.This review discusses the roles of SLC7A11 in regulating the anti-oxidant response and nutrient dependency of cancer cells,explores our current understanding of SLC7A11 regulation in cancer metabolism,and highlights key open questions for future studies in this emerging research area.A deeper understanding of SLC7A11 in cancer metabolism may identify new therapeutic opportunities to target this important amino acid transporter for cancer treatment.