Metabolic and senescence characteristics associated with the immune microenvironment in ovarian cancer.

Front Endocrinol (Lausanne)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.

Published: December 2023

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  • * The review highlights how metabolic changes can affect both immune cells and tumor growth, while cellular aging can limit anti-cancer responses and make treatments less effective.
  • * It suggests that targeting the metabolism of immune cells and encouraging aging in tumor cells could be potential treatment strategies, though further research is necessary to find specific targets and improve treatment results for patients.

Article Abstract

Ovarian cancer is a highly malignant gynecological cancer influenced by the immune microenvironment, metabolic reprogramming, and cellular senescence. This review provides a comprehensive overview of these characteristics. Metabolic reprogramming affects immune cell function and tumor growth signals. Cellular senescence in immune and tumor cells impacts anti-tumor responses and therapy resistance. Targeting immune cell metabolism and inducing tumor cell senescence offer potential therapeutic strategies. However, challenges remain in identifying specific targets and biomarkers. Understanding the interplay of these characteristics can lead to innovative therapeutic approaches. Further research is needed to elucidate mechanisms, validate strategies, and improve patient outcomes in ovarian cancer.

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