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Research progress of mitochondria and cytoskeleton crosstalk in tumour development

Yue Ji1, Yingchi Lin2, Jing He3

  • 1Department of Oromaxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Liaoning Province Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, Shenyang 110002, Liaoning Province, China.

Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta. Reviews on Cancer
|December 28, 2024
PubMed

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Mitochondria and cytoskeleton crosstalk is crucial in tumor development and progression. Targeting these interactions offers new therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Cell Biology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Organelle function changes significantly during tumor progression.
  • Crosstalk between organelles, particularly mitochondria and the cytoskeleton, is key to understanding tumorigenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the molecular structure and biological interactions of the mitochondrial-cytoskeletal junction.
  • To describe the role of mitochondrial-cytoskeletal crosstalk in tumor occurrence and development.
  • To discuss the therapeutic applications of this crosstalk in cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on molecular mechanisms.
  • Analysis of biological interactions in tumor progression.
  • Examination of therapeutic strategies targeting mitochondrial-cytoskeletal junctions.

Main Results:

  • Detailed overview of the mitochondrial-cytoskeletal junction structure and interactions.
  • Comprehensive description of crosstalk's role in tumor cell proliferation, apoptosis, autophagy, metabolic rearrangement, and metastasis.
  • Discussion on the application of crosstalk in tumor therapy, including drug combinations and chemoresistance.

Conclusions:

  • Mitochondrial-cytoskeletal junctions provide a theoretical basis for novel therapeutic targets.
  • Insights into the future management of malignant tumors through targeting organelle crosstalk.
Keywords:
CrosstalkCytoskeletonMitochondriaTherapyTumourigenesis

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