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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

Exploring PIM1 Kinase as a Therapeutic Target: Mechanisms and Strategies in Cancer Treatment.

Tingyu Zeng, Huayong Liu, Zhipan Li, Tiange Liu, Kaifeng Zhang, Shuping Wang

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Tingyu ZengKey Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.ORCID 0009-0000-5464-2197
Huayong LiuKey Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
Zhipan LiKey Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
Tiange LiuKey Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
Kaifeng ZhangKey Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
Shuping WangKey Laboratory of Preclinical Study for New Drugs of Gansu Province, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.

Funding

Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities 561225010National Natural Science Foundation of China 82573954Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Lanzhou University 20250050076
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer remains a major global health challenge and is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Targeted therapy has emerged as one of the most promising strategies for cancer treatment. However, current targeted therapies highlight the urgent need for novel therapeutic targets and strategies. The provirus integration site for Moloney murine leukemia virus 1 (PIM1) kinase has been identified as a key factor in tumor progression and poor prognosis. This review systematically summarizes and analyzes the diverse mechanisms of PIM1 in promoting tumor progression, including cell programmed death, cell cycle progression, DNA damage response, metastasis, cell stemness, metabolic reprogramming, tumor angiogenesis, anti-cancer immune response and therapeutic resistance, and comprehensively evaluates its potential as a therapeutic target. Moreover, PIM1 contributes to the development of resistance to various anticancer therapies. Based on the advances and limitations in PIM1-targeted cancer therapy, we propose that future research should focus on combination strategies involving PIM1 inhibitors and agents targeting parallel or upstream/downstream pathways regulated by PIM1. Our review highlights the therapeutic value and potential of PIM1 in cancer treatment, providing new insights and theoretical bases for the development of novel anti-tumor strategies targeting PIM1.

Indexed as

Antineoplastic AgentsMolecular Targeted TherapyNeoplasmsProtein Kinase InhibitorsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-pim-1AnimalsDrug Resistance, NeoplasmHumansAntineoplastic AgentsPIM1 protein, humanProtein Kinase InhibitorsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-pim-1immune responsePIM1stemnesstargeted therapytherapeutic resistance

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PMID42511646
PMCPMC13410110

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