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ReviewInternational journal of molecular medicine2026

Targeting lactylation in hepatocellular carcinoma: Mechanistic insights and therapeutic opportunities (Review).

Lianting Chen, Feiqiong Gao, Qianru Mei, Yujie Li, Qun Cai, Xudong Feng

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Review in International journal of molecular medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Lianting Chen *Department of Clinical Laboratory, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, P.R. China.
Feiqiong Gao *Department of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310006, P.R. China.
Qianru MeiDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, P.R. China.
Yujie LiDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, P.R. China.
Qun CaiDepartment of Infectious Diseases and Liver Diseases, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, P.R. China.
Xudong FengDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315000, P.R. China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a malignant tumor characterized by profound metabolic reprogramming and a pronounced Warburg effect, resulting in excessive lactate accumulation in the tumor microenvironment (TME). Traditionally regarded as a metabolic byproduct, lactate has recently been recognized as a substrate for lactylation, offering new insights into tumorigenesis and cancer progression. The present review systematically summarized the molecular basis of lactylation and delineated its regulatory network in HCC. It focused on how lactylation contributes to the malignant phenotype of HCC cells and reshapes the TME, highlighting its roles in tumor progression and metabolic‑immune interactions. Based on current evidence, lactylation‑related features show potential translational value in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of HCC. A deeper understanding of lactylation mechanisms may provide novel insights and strategies for precision therapy in HCC.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularLactic AcidLiver NeoplasmsAnimalsHumansMetabolic ReprogrammingTumor MicroenvironmentLactic Acidcancer metabolismclinical translationhepatocellular carcinomalactylationtumor microenvironment

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PMID42212387
PMCPMC13252939

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