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ReviewPharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Methionine Dependency and Restriction in Cancer: Exploring the Pathogenic Function and Therapeutic Potential.

Chi Ma, Aoshuang Xu, Liping Zuo, Qun Li, Fengjuan Fan, Yu Hu, Chunyan Sun

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Review in Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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12 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Chi MaDepartment of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
Aoshuang XuDepartment of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
Liping ZuoDepartment of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
Qun LiDepartment of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
Fengjuan FanDepartment of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8727-5258
Yu HuDepartment of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.
Chunyan SunDepartment of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8053-025X

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81974007National Natural Science Foundation of China 82200226National Natural Science Foundation of China 82270214Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province 2022CFB639
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Methionine, an essential amino acid, is obtained by dietary intake to fulfill the requirements of our bodies. Accumulating evidence indicates that methionine plays a pivotal role in various biological processes, including protein synthesis, energy metabolism, redox balance maintenance, and methylation modifications. Numerous advances underscore the heightened dependence of cancer cells on methionine, which is a significant factor in cancer pathogenesis and development. A profound comprehension of the intricate relationship between methionine metabolism and tumorigenesis is imperative for advancing the field of cancer therapeutics. Herein, we delve into the role of methionine in supporting cancer growth, the impact on epigenetic modifications, and the interaction between methionine and the tumor microenvironment. Additionally, we provide insights into the development of various methionine-targeted therapy strategies. This paper summarizes the current state of research and its translational potential, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities associated with harnessing methionine dependence as a target for innovative cancer treatments.

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cancerepigenetic modificationmethionine metabolismmethionine restrictiontumor microenvironment

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