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  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Acylation modifications are diverse post-translational modifications (PTMs) crucial for protein function.
  • These modifications are increasingly identified using techniques like liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).
  • Dysregulation of acylation is linked to cancer progression and metabolic reprogramming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the regulatory roles of various acylation modifications in protein function and signaling pathways.
  • To explore the involvement of acylation in tumor metabolic reprogramming.
  • To highlight the potential of acylation modifications as cancer therapeutic and diagnostic targets.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review summarizing existing evidence on acylation modifications.
  • Focus on specific acylation types: succinylation, crotonylation, lactylation, palmitoylation, and β-hydroxybutyrylation.
  • Analysis of their impact on protein function, signaling, and tumor metabolism.

Main Results:

  • Acylation modifications significantly regulate protein functions and signaling pathways.
  • These PTMs play a critical role in the metabolic reprogramming of tumor cells.
  • Specific acylation types influence various aspects of cancer metabolism.

Conclusions:

  • Acylation modifications are vital regulators of cellular processes, particularly in cancer metabolism.
  • Further research into acylation's role can elucidate cancer mechanisms.
  • Targeting acylation modifications may lead to novel cancer therapies.