[Potential Mechanisms and Research Advances of HDAC1 in Lung Cancer]

Mingzhu Liu1, Chuanlin Wang2, Jin Hu1

  • 1Department of Clinical Nutrition, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, 
Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Kunming 650504, China.

Insights

Histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) is highly expressed in lung cancer, contributing to poor prognosis and treatment resistance. HDAC1 inhibitors offer a promising therapeutic strategy, especially when combined with existing lung cancer treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Epigenetics

Background:

  • Lung cancer has high incidence and mortality globally, with current treatments showing limited efficacy.
  • Epigenetic modifications are implicated in tumor development, with histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) playing a key role.
  • HDAC1 is frequently overexpressed in lung cancer, correlating with malignancy and poor patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of HDAC1 in lung cancer pathogenesis and treatment resistance.
  • To explore the therapeutic potential of HDAC1 inhibitors in lung cancer.
  • To summarize the current research, development, and clinical status of HDAC1 inhibitors for precise lung cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of literature on HDAC1 structure, function, and regulation in lung cancer.
  • Analysis of HDAC1's association with lung cancer resistance to various therapies.
  • Summary of research and clinical development of HDAC1 inhibitors.

Main Results:

  • HDAC1 is a key epigenetic regulator involved in cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis.
  • High HDAC1 expression is linked to increased lung cancer malignancy, advanced stages, and poor prognosis.
  • Aberrant HDAC1 activation contributes to resistance against chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy in lung cancer.

Conclusions:

  • HDAC1 inhibitors represent a novel therapeutic avenue for lung cancer.
  • Combining HDAC1 inhibitors with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy can yield synergistic anti-tumor effects.
  • Further research and clinical trials on HDAC1 inhibitors are crucial for advancing precise lung cancer treatment.

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