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ReviewMolecular biology reports2025

Lysosome-dependent cell death: disease implications and potential therapeutic targets.

Ahequeli Gemingnuer, Rui Yin, Yan Liu, Yuan Tian, Xin Meng

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Review in Molecular biology reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ahequeli GemingnuerSchool of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, NO 24 Heping Road, 150040, Harbin, P. R. China.
Rui YinSchool of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, NO 24 Heping Road, 150040, Harbin, P. R. China.
Yan LiuSchool of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, NO 24 Heping Road, 150040, Harbin, P. R. China.
Yuan TianSchool of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, NO 24 Heping Road, 150040, Harbin, P. R. China.
Xin MengSchool of Pharmacy, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, NO 24 Heping Road, 150040, Harbin, P. R. China. mx@hljucm.edu.cn.

Funding

Heilongjiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China. PL2024H208
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lysosome-dependent cell death (LDCD) is a regulated form of cell death initiated by increased lysosomal membrane permeability, leading to the cytoplasmic release of lysosomal enzymes and subsequent cellular damage. Molecular mechanisms controlling LDCD include lysosomal membrane instability and lysosomal enzyme release, which together lead to cell damage. A more profound comprehension of these underlying mechanisms may reveal new therapeutic targets for diseases associated with lysosomal dysfunction. This crucial process is implicated in numerous pathological conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases, various types of cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and autoimmune diseases. Despite the considerable therapeutic implications of LDCD, recent years have witnessed a notable absence of comprehensive reviews addressing the exploration of LDCD-related therapeutic targets in disease management. This review systematically discusses the molecular pathways of LDCD, its role in disease pathogenesis, potential clinical biomarkers, and therapeutic interventions. This extensive endeavor aims to establish a robust foundation for researchers to explore the complexities of LDCD in greater depth and to propel drug discovery in this highly promising field.

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Cell DeathLysosomesAnimalsAutoimmune DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesHumansNeoplasmsNeurodegenerative DiseasesCathepsinsCell death pathwaysDisease associationsLysosomal membrane permeabilizationLysosome-dependent cell deathTherapeutic target

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