Relationship between programmed cell death and targeted therapy for thyroid cancer in patients with a poor prognosis: an update

Abstract In recent years, the incidence of thyroid cancer has steadily increased. However, the detailed mechanisms of pathogenesis are still unclear. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the underlying carcinogenesis mechanisms of thyroid cancer is required. Programmed cell death (PCD) is a c...

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Main Authors: Yuejia Zhao, Simeng Zhao, Zhe Fan, Yongfu Zhao, Guangzhi Wang
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Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-02-01
Series:Discover Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-01815-w
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description Abstract In recent years, the incidence of thyroid cancer has steadily increased. However, the detailed mechanisms of pathogenesis are still unclear. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the underlying carcinogenesis mechanisms of thyroid cancer is required. Programmed cell death (PCD) is a cell death process mediated by specific molecular program, regulated by specific genes within the cell. Accumulating evidence suggests that PCD plays an indispensable role in thyroid cancer, maintaining intracellular stability by regulating genes and eliminating damaged or aged cells. In this review, we summarize six identified forms of PCD, analyze biomarkers for different PCD pathways in thyroid cancer, and briefly elucidate the roles of various PCD pathways in targeted therapies for thyroid cancers with a poor prognosis. We also provide an outlook on future treatments for drug-resistant thyroid cancer, poorly differentiated thyroid cancer, and iodine-refractory thyroid cancer, aiming to accurately identify targets and offer effective targeted therapeutic strategies.
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spelling doaj-art-01399e47534e4f1e8906f14b5192a11c2025-02-09T12:43:31ZengSpringerDiscover Oncology2730-60112025-02-0116111010.1007/s12672-025-01815-wRelationship between programmed cell death and targeted therapy for thyroid cancer in patients with a poor prognosis: an updateYuejia Zhao0Simeng Zhao1Zhe Fan2Yongfu Zhao3Guangzhi Wang4Department of General Surgery, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical UniversityDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical UniversityDepartment of General Surgery, The Third People’s Hospital of Dalian, Dalian Medical UniversityDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical UniversityDepartment of General Surgery, The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical UniversityAbstract In recent years, the incidence of thyroid cancer has steadily increased. However, the detailed mechanisms of pathogenesis are still unclear. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the underlying carcinogenesis mechanisms of thyroid cancer is required. Programmed cell death (PCD) is a cell death process mediated by specific molecular program, regulated by specific genes within the cell. Accumulating evidence suggests that PCD plays an indispensable role in thyroid cancer, maintaining intracellular stability by regulating genes and eliminating damaged or aged cells. In this review, we summarize six identified forms of PCD, analyze biomarkers for different PCD pathways in thyroid cancer, and briefly elucidate the roles of various PCD pathways in targeted therapies for thyroid cancers with a poor prognosis. We also provide an outlook on future treatments for drug-resistant thyroid cancer, poorly differentiated thyroid cancer, and iodine-refractory thyroid cancer, aiming to accurately identify targets and offer effective targeted therapeutic strategies.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-01815-wProgrammed cell deathThyroid cancerTargeted therapy
spellingShingle Yuejia Zhao
Simeng Zhao
Zhe Fan
Yongfu Zhao
Guangzhi Wang
Relationship between programmed cell death and targeted therapy for thyroid cancer in patients with a poor prognosis: an update
Discover Oncology
Programmed cell death
Thyroid cancer
Targeted therapy
title Relationship between programmed cell death and targeted therapy for thyroid cancer in patients with a poor prognosis: an update
title_full Relationship between programmed cell death and targeted therapy for thyroid cancer in patients with a poor prognosis: an update
title_fullStr Relationship between programmed cell death and targeted therapy for thyroid cancer in patients with a poor prognosis: an update
title_full_unstemmed Relationship between programmed cell death and targeted therapy for thyroid cancer in patients with a poor prognosis: an update
title_short Relationship between programmed cell death and targeted therapy for thyroid cancer in patients with a poor prognosis: an update
title_sort relationship between programmed cell death and targeted therapy for thyroid cancer in patients with a poor prognosis an update
topic Programmed cell death
Thyroid cancer
Targeted therapy
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-01815-w
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