Translating physical stress into biological signals: precision electro-oncology based on conformational changes of electro-sensitive receptors and parameterized immune remodeling - Report - MDSpire
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Translating physical stress into biological signals: precision electro-oncology based on conformational changes of electro-sensitive receptors and parameterized immune remodeling
Clinical Report: Converting Physical Stress to Biological Responses in Oncology
Overview
This review discusses the mechanisms by which electric fields, particularly Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) and pulsed electric fields (PEF), transduce physical stress into biological responses, highlighting their role in inducing immunogenic cell death and remodeling the tumor immune microenvironment.
Background
The application of electric fields in oncology represents a novel therapeutic modality alongside traditional treatments. Understanding how these fields can influence cellular signaling and immune responses is crucial for advancing cancer therapies.
Data Highlights
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Key Findings
Electric fields trigger signaling via conformational changes in GPCRs, such as NPFFR2.
Waveform parameters can selectively drive cell death towards apoptosis or pyroptosis.
Electric stress activates the cGAS-STING pathway, shifting tumors to a 'hot' immune state.
Multi-omics profiling identifies PARP1 and BRD4 as key nodes in the response to electro-stress.
Precision electro-oncology has the potential to reverse resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Clinical Implications
The findings indicate that electric fields can modulate immune responses.
Conclusion
This review summarizes the mechanisms by which electric fields influence biological responses in oncology.
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