Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a diverse group of malignant tumors originating from the bile duct and other sites in the biliary tree. Effective treatment methods for CCA are currently lacking. Therefore, understanding the genetic mechanisms and therapeutic targets is crucial for improving treatment outcomes and survival rates. This review focuses on the key roles of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) signaling pathway in CCA tumor initiation and progression. Potential therapeutic approaches based on this pathway were also discussed. Results showed increased activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway in CCA tissues and proteins like p85α, mTOR, and GSK-3β were upregulated with tumor metastasis. However, PTEN expression, a tumor suppressor protein, was suppressed via loss or phosphorylation. The emergence of certain drugs aimed at the dysfunctional PI3K/AKT pathway shows potential for enhancing Cholangiocarcinoma treatment. For example. dual inhibitors such as NVP-BEZ235 can effectively inhibit CCA cell growth and phosphorylation of AKT and mTOR. This suggests that the use of inhibitors to alter this pathway could potentially enhance survival rates and further the progress of Cholangiocarcinoma drug development.
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Cholangiocarcinoma, Molecular Pathogenesis, PI3K/AKT Pathway, CCA Therapy
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author = {Teng Fei Zhang and Hai Tao Lv and Yue Ting Jin and Wen Bin Wang and Hai Bo Wu and Qiu Sheng Li and Peng Xiang Liu and Zi Qiang Wu and Yao Zheng Zhang},
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abstract = {Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a diverse group of malignant tumors originating from the bile duct and other sites in the biliary tree. Effective treatment methods for CCA are currently lacking. Therefore, understanding the genetic mechanisms and therapeutic targets is crucial for improving treatment outcomes and survival rates. This review focuses on the key roles of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) signaling pathway in CCA tumor initiation and progression. Potential therapeutic approaches based on this pathway were also discussed. Results showed increased activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway in CCA tissues and proteins like p85α, mTOR, and GSK-3β were upregulated with tumor metastasis. However, PTEN expression, a tumor suppressor protein, was suppressed via loss or phosphorylation. The emergence of certain drugs aimed at the dysfunctional PI3K/AKT pathway shows potential for enhancing Cholangiocarcinoma treatment. For example. dual inhibitors such as NVP-BEZ235 can effectively inhibit CCA cell growth and phosphorylation of AKT and mTOR. This suggests that the use of inhibitors to alter this pathway could potentially enhance survival rates and further the progress of Cholangiocarcinoma drug development.},
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TY - JOUR T1 - Roles of the PI3K/AKT Signalling Pathway in Cholangiocarcinoma: A Mini Review AU - Teng Fei Zhang AU - Hai Tao Lv AU - Yue Ting Jin AU - Wen Bin Wang AU - Hai Bo Wu AU - Qiu Sheng Li AU - Peng Xiang Liu AU - Zi Qiang Wu AU - Yao Zheng Zhang Y1 - 2023/08/31 PY - 2023 N1 - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sf.20230403.12 DO - 10.11648/j.sf.20230403.12 T2 - Science Frontiers JF - Science Frontiers JO - Science Frontiers SP - 40 EP - 47 PB - Science Publishing Group SN - 2994-7030 UR - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sf.20230403.12 AB - Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a diverse group of malignant tumors originating from the bile duct and other sites in the biliary tree. Effective treatment methods for CCA are currently lacking. Therefore, understanding the genetic mechanisms and therapeutic targets is crucial for improving treatment outcomes and survival rates. This review focuses on the key roles of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) signaling pathway in CCA tumor initiation and progression. Potential therapeutic approaches based on this pathway were also discussed. Results showed increased activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway in CCA tissues and proteins like p85α, mTOR, and GSK-3β were upregulated with tumor metastasis. However, PTEN expression, a tumor suppressor protein, was suppressed via loss or phosphorylation. The emergence of certain drugs aimed at the dysfunctional PI3K/AKT pathway shows potential for enhancing Cholangiocarcinoma treatment. For example. dual inhibitors such as NVP-BEZ235 can effectively inhibit CCA cell growth and phosphorylation of AKT and mTOR. This suggests that the use of inhibitors to alter this pathway could potentially enhance survival rates and further the progress of Cholangiocarcinoma drug development. VL - 4 IS - 3 ER -
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