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ReviewJournal of medical virology2025

Role of NTRK Fusion Genes in the Tumor Immune Microenvironment of HPV (+/-) Cervical Cancer.

Qiongying Wang, Chan Zhang, Shijia Liu, Wangshu Li, Wenjuan Wei, Aziz Ur Rehman Aziz, Han Lu, Daqing Wang

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8 authors.

Qiongying WangKey Laboratory for Early Diagnosis and Biotherapy of Malignant Tumors in Children and Women, Dalian Women and Children's Medical Group, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
Chan ZhangKey Laboratory for Early Diagnosis and Biotherapy of Malignant Tumors in Children and Women, Dalian Women and Children's Medical Group, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
Shijia LiuDalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
Wangshu LiKey Laboratory for Early Diagnosis and Biotherapy of Malignant Tumors in Children and Women, Dalian Women and Children's Medical Group, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
Wenjuan WeiKey Laboratory for Early Diagnosis and Biotherapy of Malignant Tumors in Children and Women, Dalian Women and Children's Medical Group, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
Aziz Ur Rehman AzizKey Laboratory for Early Diagnosis and Biotherapy of Malignant Tumors in Children and Women, Dalian Women and Children's Medical Group, Dalian, Liaoning, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3706-393X
Han LuKey Laboratory for Early Diagnosis and Biotherapy of Malignant Tumors in Children and Women, Dalian Women and Children's Medical Group, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
Daqing WangKey Laboratory for Early Diagnosis and Biotherapy of Malignant Tumors in Children and Women, Dalian Women and Children's Medical Group, Dalian, Liaoning, China.

Funding

This study was supported by the Doctoral Initiation Fund Projects of Dalian Women and Children's Medical Center (Group) No. 2024-FEJT-BZ-01 and Dalian City High-Level Innovative Talent Team Project, No. 2023RG011.
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cervical cancer, a prevalent gynecological malignancy, is primarily associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. However, some cases display distinct molecular alterations beyond HPV, significantly impacting the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) and posing therapeutic challenges. Among these molecular changes, NTRK gene fusions have emerged as critical drivers of tumor progression, invasiveness, and poor prognosis. This review highlights the role of NTRK fusions in cervical cancer oncogenesis, examining their effects on cellular signaling pathways and their interplay with HPV status in shaping TIME. The relationship between HPV infection and NTRK fusions is explored, revealing their combined influence on disease progression. Additionally, the potential of NTRK-targeted therapies in precision oncology is discussed, emphasizing their promise as treatment options for cervical cancer. By addressing the molecular, immune, and clinical complexities of cervical cancer, this review provides valuable insights into advancing research and therapeutic strategies.

Indexed as

Oncogene Proteins, FusionPapillomavirus InfectionsTumor MicroenvironmentUterine Cervical NeoplasmsFemaleHumansPapillomaviridaeSignal TransductionOncogene Proteins, Fusioncervical cancerHPVmolecular mechanismNTRK fusionstumor immune microenvironment

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PMID40832845
PMCPMC12365948

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