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Sesquiterpenoids influence IFIT protein family and LIMK1: potential effects on the tumor microenvironment and macrophage infiltration

  • By

  • Xiaobing Li

  • Xue Zeng

  • Xuemei Li

  • Yongsheng Liu

  • Junling Tang

  • Li Zhang

  • Limin Wei

  • Jingxin Mao

  • February 13, 2026

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    Cancer rates are rising, with nearly 1.96 million new cases expected in the U.S. in 2023, highlighting the need for effective treatments.

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    Sesquiterpenoids, natural compounds, show promise in cancer treatment due to their unique chemical properties and selective cytotoxicity.

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    The study investigates the regulatory effects of sesquiterpenoids on gene expression in renal carcinoma and lymphoma, focusing on immune cell infiltration.

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    Vladimiriae Radix has demonstrated anti-cancer activity, suggesting its sesquiterpene components may influence tumor microenvironments.

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    The research employs advanced techniques like Single cell RNA-seq to identify key targets of sesquiterpenoids in macrophages.

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Sesquiterpenoids influence IFIT protein family and LIMK1: potential effects on the tumor microenvironment and macrophage infiltration

  • by Xiaobing Li, Xue Zeng, Xuemei Li, Yongsheng Liu, Junling Tang, Li Zhang, Limin Wei, Jingxin Mao

  • February 13, 2026

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