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ReviewMolecular and cellular biochemistry2025

The highs and lows of monoamine oxidase as molecular target in cancer: an updated review.

Iasmina M Hâncu, Silvia Giuchici, Adina V Furdui-Lința, Bogdan Lolescu, Adrian Sturza, Danina M Muntean, Maria D Dănilă, Rodica Lighezan

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Review in Molecular and cellular biochemistry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Iasmina M HâncuDoctoral School of Medicine, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara, Timișoara, Romania.
Silvia GiuchiciDoctoral School of Medicine, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara, Timișoara, Romania.
Adina V Furdui-LințaDoctoral School of Medicine, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara, Timișoara, Romania.
Bogdan LolescuDoctoral School of Medicine, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara, Timișoara, Romania.
Adrian SturzaDepartment III Functional Sciences-Pathophysiology, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara, Eftimie Murgu Sq., no.2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania.
Danina M MunteanDepartment III Functional Sciences-Pathophysiology, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara, Eftimie Murgu Sq., no.2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania.
Maria D DănilăDepartment III Functional Sciences-Pathophysiology, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara, Eftimie Murgu Sq., no.2, 300041, Timișoara, Romania. danila.maria@umft.ro.
Rodica LighezanDepartment XIII Infectious Diseases-Parasitology, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara, Timișoara, Romania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The global burden of cancer as a major cause of death and invalidity has been constantly increasing in the past decades. Monoamine oxidases (MAO) with two isoforms, MAO-A and MAO-B, are mammalian mitochondrial enzymes responsible for the oxidative deamination of neurotransmitters and amines in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues with the constant generation of hydrogen peroxide as the main deleterious ancillary product. However, given the complexity of cancer biology, MAO involvement in tumorigenesis is multifaceted with different tumors displaying either an increased or decreased MAO profile. MAO inhibitors are currently approved for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases (mainly, Parkinson's disease) and as secondary/adjunctive therapeutic options for the treatment of major depression. Herein, we review the literature characterizing MAO's involvement and the putative role of MAO inhibitors in several malignancies, and also provide perspectives regarding the potential biomarker role that MAO could play in the future in oncology.

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Monoamine OxidaseMonoamine Oxidase InhibitorsNeoplasm ProteinsNeoplasmsAnimalsHumansMolecular Targeted TherapyMonoamine OxidaseMonoamine Oxidase InhibitorsNeoplasm ProteinsCancerDrug repurposingMAO inhibitorsMonoamine oxidase (MAO)

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PMID39714760
PMCPMC12095387

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