<p>Malignant tumors are among the major diseases threatening human survival in the world, and advancements in medical technology have led to a steady increase in their detection rates worldwide. Despite unique clinical presentations across the spectrum of malignancies, treatment modalities generally adhere to common strategies, encompassing primarily surgical intervention, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted treatments. Uncovering the genetic elements contributing to cancer cell proliferation, metastasis, and drug resistance remains a pivotal pursuit in the development of novel targeted therapeutics. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PPARGC1A/PGC-1α) is a transcriptional coactivator that influences most cellular metabolic pathways. Its aberrant expression is associated with numerous chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart failure, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer development. This study primarily discusses the structure, physiological functions, regulatory mechanisms, and research advancement concerning the role of PGC-1α in the proliferation and metastasis of malignant tumors. Targeting PGC-1α and its related regulatory pathways for therapeutic interventions holds promise in facilitating precise and individualized oncological treatments. This approach is expected to counteract drug resistance in patients with cancer and offer a novel direction for the treatment of malignant tumors.</p>

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Role of PGC-1α in the proliferation and metastasis of malignant tumors

  • Tianyi Zhang,
  • Shilei Zhao,
  • Chundong Gu

摘要

Malignant tumors are among the major diseases threatening human survival in the world, and advancements in medical technology have led to a steady increase in their detection rates worldwide. Despite unique clinical presentations across the spectrum of malignancies, treatment modalities generally adhere to common strategies, encompassing primarily surgical intervention, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted treatments. Uncovering the genetic elements contributing to cancer cell proliferation, metastasis, and drug resistance remains a pivotal pursuit in the development of novel targeted therapeutics. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PPARGC1A/PGC-1α) is a transcriptional coactivator that influences most cellular metabolic pathways. Its aberrant expression is associated with numerous chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart failure, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer development. This study primarily discusses the structure, physiological functions, regulatory mechanisms, and research advancement concerning the role of PGC-1α in the proliferation and metastasis of malignant tumors. Targeting PGC-1α and its related regulatory pathways for therapeutic interventions holds promise in facilitating precise and individualized oncological treatments. This approach is expected to counteract drug resistance in patients with cancer and offer a novel direction for the treatment of malignant tumors.