Role of 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase in cancer: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives

The occurrence and development of tumor is mediated by a wide range of complex mechanisms. Subsequent to nitric oxide and carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) holds the distinction of being the third identified gasotransmitter. Alternation of H2S level has been widely demonstrated to induce an ar...

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Main Authors: Ka Zhang, Yi-Wen Zhu, Ao-Qi Tang, Ze-Tao Zhou, Yi-Lun Yang, Zi-Hui Liu, Yan Li, Xiao-Yi Liang, Zhi-Fen Feng, Jun Wang, Tong Jiang, Qi-Ying Jiang, Dong-Dong Wu
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author Ka Zhang
Yi-Wen Zhu
Ao-Qi Tang
Ze-Tao Zhou
Yi-Lun Yang
Zi-Hui Liu
Yan Li
Xiao-Yi Liang
Zhi-Fen Feng
Jun Wang
Tong Jiang
Qi-Ying Jiang
Dong-Dong Wu
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Yi-Wen Zhu
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Yi-Lun Yang
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Xiao-Yi Liang
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Jun Wang
Tong Jiang
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Dong-Dong Wu
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description The occurrence and development of tumor is mediated by a wide range of complex mechanisms. Subsequent to nitric oxide and carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) holds the distinction of being the third identified gasotransmitter. Alternation of H2S level has been widely demonstrated to induce an array of disturbances in important cancer cell signaling pathways. As a result, the effects of H2S-catalyzing enzymes in cancers also attract widspread attention. 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (3-MST) is privileged to be one of them. In fact, 3-MST is overexpressed in many tumors including human colon cancer, lung adenocarcinoma, and bladder urothelial carcinoma. But it is also lowly expressed in hepatocellular carcinoma. In this review, we focus on the generation of endogenous H2S and polysulfides, facilitated by 3-MST. Additionally, we delve deeply into the potential role of 3-MST in tumorigenesis and development. The impact of 3-MST inhibition on the development of tumors and its potential for tumor therapy are also highlighted.
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spelling doaj-art-446e3f3e10f74ff9b9bfd69cc487c2d62025-01-22T05:41:34ZengElsevierTranslational Oncology1936-52332025-02-0152102272Role of 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase in cancer: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic perspectivesKa Zhang0Yi-Wen Zhu1Ao-Qi Tang2Ze-Tao Zhou3Yi-Lun Yang4Zi-Hui Liu5Yan Li6Xiao-Yi Liang7Zhi-Fen Feng8Jun Wang9Tong Jiang10Qi-Ying Jiang11Dong-Dong Wu12Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China; School of Clinical Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, ChinaHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China; School of Clinical Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, ChinaHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China; School of Clinical Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, ChinaHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China; School of Clinical Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, ChinaHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China; Department of Stomatology, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, ChinaHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China; Department of Stomatology, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, ChinaHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China; School of Clinical Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, ChinaHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, ChinaSchool of Nursing and Health, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, ChinaHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, ChinaHenan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China; Department of Stomatology, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China; Corresponding authors at: Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China.Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China; Corresponding authors at: Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China.Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China; Department of Stomatology, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China; Corresponding authors at: Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, School of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Stomatology, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan 475004, China.The occurrence and development of tumor is mediated by a wide range of complex mechanisms. Subsequent to nitric oxide and carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) holds the distinction of being the third identified gasotransmitter. Alternation of H2S level has been widely demonstrated to induce an array of disturbances in important cancer cell signaling pathways. As a result, the effects of H2S-catalyzing enzymes in cancers also attract widspread attention. 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase (3-MST) is privileged to be one of them. In fact, 3-MST is overexpressed in many tumors including human colon cancer, lung adenocarcinoma, and bladder urothelial carcinoma. But it is also lowly expressed in hepatocellular carcinoma. In this review, we focus on the generation of endogenous H2S and polysulfides, facilitated by 3-MST. Additionally, we delve deeply into the potential role of 3-MST in tumorigenesis and development. The impact of 3-MST inhibition on the development of tumors and its potential for tumor therapy are also highlighted.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S19365233250000383-Mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferaseHydrogen sulfidePolysulfideTumorTumorigenesis
spellingShingle Ka Zhang
Yi-Wen Zhu
Ao-Qi Tang
Ze-Tao Zhou
Yi-Lun Yang
Zi-Hui Liu
Yan Li
Xiao-Yi Liang
Zhi-Fen Feng
Jun Wang
Tong Jiang
Qi-Ying Jiang
Dong-Dong Wu
Role of 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase in cancer: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives
Translational Oncology
3-Mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase
Hydrogen sulfide
Polysulfide
Tumor
Tumorigenesis
title Role of 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase in cancer: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives
title_full Role of 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase in cancer: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives
title_fullStr Role of 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase in cancer: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives
title_full_unstemmed Role of 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase in cancer: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives
title_short Role of 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase in cancer: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives
title_sort role of 3 mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase in cancer molecular mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives
topic 3-Mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase
Hydrogen sulfide
Polysulfide
Tumor
Tumorigenesis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1936523325000038
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