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ReviewFrontiers in oncology2025

Liquid-liquid phase separation in cell physiology and cancer biology: recent advances and therapeutic implications.

Ziyuan Huang, Zimeng Liu, Lieqian Chen, Yanlin Liu, Gaofei Yan, Yizheng Ni, Qiuxia Yan, Wenqian He, Junhong Liu, Shufang Luo and 1 more

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Review in Frontiers in oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Ziyuan Huang *Department of Urology, The First Huizhou Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Huizhou, China.
Zimeng Liu *School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
Lieqian Chen *Department of Urology, The First Huizhou Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Huizhou, China.
Yanlin LiuComputational Medicine and Epidemiology Laboratory (CMEL), Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.
Gaofei YanDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, Hunan, China.
Yizheng NiSchool of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
Qiuxia YanDepartment of Urology, The First Huizhou Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Huizhou, China.
Wenqian HeSchool of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
Junhong LiuSchool of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
Shufang LuoDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Jindong XieDepartment of Urology, The First Huizhou Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Huizhou, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) is a pivotal biophysical phenomenon that plays a critical role in cellular organization and has garnered significant attention in the fields of molecular mechanism and pathophysiology of cancer. This dynamic process involves the spontaneous segregation of biomolecules, primarily proteins and nucleic acids, into condensed, liquid-like droplets under specific conditions. LLPS drives the formation of biomolecular condensates, which are crucial for various cellular functions. Increasing evidences link alterations in LLPS to the onset and progression of various diseases, particularly cancer. This review explores the diverse roles of LLPS in cancer, highlighting its underlying molecular mechanisms and far-reaching implications. We examine how dysregulated LLPS contributes to cancer development by influencing key processes such as genomic instability, metabolism, and immune evasion. Furthermore, we discuss emerging therapeutic strategies aimed at modulating LLPS, underscoring their potential to revolutionize cancer treatment.

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cancer biologycancer molecular mechanismcancer therapyliquid-liquid phase separationpathophysiology

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PMID40231263
PMCPMC11994588

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