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Published on: August 6, 2020
[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.
Abstract:
Lung cancer is the malignant tumor with the highest incidence and mortality rate worldwide. The current treatment methods have limited efficacy, and the prognosis of patients is poor. There is an urgent need to explore new therapeutic targets and strategies. Epigenetic modification disorders are closely related to the occurrence and development of tumors. Among them, histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1), as a key epigenetic regulatory molecule, participates in the regulation of biological processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. HDAC1 is highly expressed in lung cancer, and its expression level is closely related to the malignancy degree, clinical stage, and poor prognosis of lung cancer. Abnormal activation of HDAC1 is also one of the core factors for the resistance of lung cancer to chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. The development of HDAC1 inhibitors provides a new direction for the treatment of lung cancer, and the combination with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy can significantly enhance the synergistic anti-tumor effect. This article systematically reviews the structural characteristics and physiological functions of HDAC1, deeply explores its regulatory mechanism in lung cancer, elaborates on its association with lung cancer resistance, and summarizes the research and development progress, clinical trial status, and challenges of HDAC1 inhibitors, with the aim of providing new ideas for the precise treatment of lung cancer. .
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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