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ReviewApoptosis : an international journal on programmed cell death2025

Targeting cuproptosis in liver cancer: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic implications.

Yun-Fei Zhou, Yi-Wen Zhu, Meng-Yuan Hao, Hong-Jie Li, Hang-Shen Han, Yan-Ge Li, Wei-Rong Si, Qi-Ying Jiang, Dong-Dong Wu

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Review in Apoptosis : an international journal on programmed cell death, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Development and validation of a cuproptosis-related gene signature for predicting prognosis and drug sensitivity in gastric cancer.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2026
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9 authors.

Yun-Fei Zhou *Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, Henan, China.
Yi-Wen Zhu *Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, Henan, China.
Meng-Yuan HaoHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, Henan, China.
Hong-Jie LiHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, Henan, China.
Hang-Shen HanHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, Henan, China.
Yan-Ge LiHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, Henan, China.
Wei-Rong SiSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, Henan, China. 10190131@vip.henu.edu.cn.
Qi-Ying JiangHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, Henan, China. jiangqiying365@126.com.
Dong-Dong WuHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, Henan, China. ddwubiomed2010@163.com.

Funding

the Natural Science Foundation of Education Department of Henan Province, China 24B310001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Liver cancer (LC) stands as one of the most prevalent and highly malignant tumors globally, with persistently elevated mortality rates. For advanced-stage LC, identifying efficacious treatment modalities remains a critical imperative. Cuproptosis, a newly identified form of regulated cell death, exhibits therapeutic potential for impeding LC progression. However, the current clinical evidence remains limited, meriting further in-depth investigation by researchers. Existing literature has summarized copper homeostasis, the molecular mechanisms of cuproptosis, and its roles in certain cancers. However, key challenges in clinical translation haven't been included in the research scope, such as the mechanistic complexity, poor targeting specificity, lack of mature biomarkers, and risk of therapeutic resistance. Notably, the lessons from failed clinical trials have not been fully integrated into ongoing investigations. This review systematically delineates cuproptosis-associated biomarkers in LC, critically analyzes the challenges of targeting cuproptosis for LC therapy and discusses potential solutions. By highlighting current research gaps, we aim to provide actionable research directions for future investigations.

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CopperLiver NeoplasmsAnimalsApoptosisBiomarkers, TumorHumansBiomarkers, TumorCopperClinical transformationCopper metabolismCuproptosisLiver cancerTargeted therapy

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PMID40775595

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