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ReviewNPJ precision oncology2026

Decoding the crosstalk between ubiquitination and other post-translational modifications in cancer immunity: from mechanisms to clinical prospects.

Kai-Qiang Li, Si-Qi Ding, Yun Lei, Xiao Bai, Hao-Zhu Liu, Zhe-Ming Zhao, Dong-Qiu Dai

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Review in NPJ precision oncology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Kai-Qiang Li *Department of Surgical Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Si-Qi Ding *Department of Surgical Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Yun Lei *Department of Surgical Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Xiao BaiDepartment of Surgical Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Hao-Zhu LiuDepartment of Surgical Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Zhe-Ming ZhaoDepartment of Surgical Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China. 20111253@cmu.edu.cn.
Dong-Qiu DaiDepartment of Surgical Oncology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China. dqdai@cmu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The tumor microenvironment is dynamically regulated by complex post-translational modifications (PTMs), which play pivotal roles in cancer immunity. Ubiquitination, along with other PTMs such as phosphorylation, glycosylation, and acetylation, orchestrates immune checkpoint activity and immune cell function, shaping antitumor responses. In this review, we discuss the intricate crosstalk and regulatory mechanisms between ubiquitination and other PTMs in cancer immunity. Studies have revealed that the stability and function of immune checkpoint proteins, such as PD-L1, are dynamically regulated by synergistic or competitive modifications, which directly shape the tumor microenvironment's immunological characteristics. We highlight how PTMs regulate immune cell function (e.g., T cells, NK cells, and macrophages) and key signaling pathways (e.g., STAT, type I IFN, and NF-κB) in the TME. Furthermore, we summarize potential therapeutic strategies targeting these PTMs, including small-molecule inhibitors and novel technologies (e.g., PROTACs and cell-penetrating peptides), which offer insights into overcoming immunotherapy resistance and optimizing combination therapies. Future research should explore non-classical PTMs and leverage multi-omics approaches to refine precision immunotherapy strategies.

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PMID42156901
PMCPMC13454567

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