Proline metabolism shapes the tumor microenvironment: from collagen deposition to immune evasion
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2023
Citazione:
Proline metabolism shapes the tumor microenvironment: from collagen deposition to immune evasion / E. J Kay, S. Zanivan, A. Rufini. - In: CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY. - ISSN 0958-1669. - 84:(2023 Dec), pp. 103011.1-103011.6. [10.1016/j.copbio.2023.103011]
Abstract:
Proline is a nonessential amino acid, and its metabolism has been implicated in numerous malignancies. Together with a direct role in regulating cancer cells' proliferation and survival, proline metabolism plays active roles in shaping the tumor microenvironment (TME). Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) display high rates of proline biosynthesis to support the production of collagen for the extracellular matrix (ECM). Indeed, impaired proline metabolism in CAFs results in reduced collagen deposition and compromises the growth and metastatic spread of cancer. Moreover, the rate of proline metabolism regulates intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, which influence the production and release of cytokines from cancer cells, contributing toward an immune-permissive TME. Hence, targeting proline metabolism is a promising anticancer strategy that could improve patients' outcome and response to immunotherapy.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Elenco autori:
E. J Kay, S. Zanivan, A. Rufini
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