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ReviewGenes & diseases2025

Fucosylation in digestive inflammatory diseases and cancers: From mechanical studies to clinical translation.

Caihan Duan, Junhao Wu, Zhe Wang, Xiaohua Hou, Chaoqun Han

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Review in Genes & diseases, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. Emerging Mechanistic Links Between Fucosylation and Senescence in Lung Diseases.Journal of respiratory biology and translational medicine · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Caihan DuanDepartment of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430000, China.
Junhao WuDepartment of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430000, China.
Zhe WangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430000, China.
Xiaohua HouDepartment of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430000, China.
Chaoqun HanDepartment of Gastroenterology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430000, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Fucosylation is a post-translational modification that attaches fucose to glycoproteins or glycolipids, thereby influencing their biological functions. Consequently, fucosylation proves indispensable for many biological processes, such as ligand-receptor interaction, cell adhesion, and signal transduction, holding critical clinical significance in the genesis and development of diseases. Recent studies further unveiled the clinical significance and molecular mechanism underlying the pathogenetic role of aberrant fucosylation. Herein, we summarize the effects of fucosylation in digestive system inflammatory diseases and cancers, primarily concentrating on the intestine, stomach, liver, and pancreas, from the aspects of the genetic risks of fucosyltransferase mutation, the roles of aberrant fucosylated glycans as diagnostic biomarkers, and the molecular mechanisms of fucosylation-related gene-induced disorders. Finally, we discuss therapeutic strategies targeting fucosylation by fucose or fucosylation inhibitors. We aim to elaborate on the current understanding and provide novel insights into the role of fucosylation in digestive diseases, hoping to facilitate future studies and resolve clinical issues.

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CancerDigestive systemFucosylationFucosyltransferasesInflammation

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PMID40821120
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