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Regulation of endoplasmic reticulum-mitochondria transfer and its importance in GBM

Jinyi Zhao1,2, Tian Li3,4, Yue Jing3,4

  • 1School of Medicine, Huanghuai University, Zhumadian, China.

International Journal of Cancer
|October 18, 2025
PubMed

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Mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum connections, known as MAM, are vital for cell health. Their dysfunction is linked to glioblastoma, highlighting MAM

Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Organelle Biology
  • Cancer Research

Background:

  • Organelles were traditionally viewed as isolated units.
  • Emerging evidence highlights dynamic inter-organelle connections.
  • Mitochondrial-associated endoplasmic reticulum membrane (MAM) is a key contact site.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role and mechanisms of MAM.
  • To explore the link between MAM dysfunction and glioblastoma.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on MAM.
  • Analysis of research on ER-mitochondria interactions.
  • Synthesis of data on glioblastoma and MAM.

Main Results:

  • MAM regulates lipid metabolism, calcium homeostasis, and apoptosis.
  • MAM is a critical hub for intracellular signaling.
  • Evidence links MAM dysfunction to tumorigenesis, especially glioblastoma.

Conclusions:

  • MAM plays a crucial role in maintaining cellular homeostasis.
  • Dysregulation of the ER-mitochondria axis is implicated in glioblastoma development.
  • Further research into MAM mechanisms is warranted for therapeutic strategies.
Keywords:
ERGBMMAMcarcinogenesismitochondria

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