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ReviewMolecular biology reports2026

Lysyl oxidase (LOX) family proteins in extracellular matrix homeostasis: roles in disease and radiation-induced pathogenesis.

Jingxian Yang, Vanessa Weyer, Ahmad Sami, Carsten Sticht, Frank A Giordano, Carsten Herskind, Marlon R Veldwijk

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Review in Molecular biology reports, 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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7 authors.

Jingxian YangCellular and Molecular Radiation Oncology Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
Vanessa WeyerCellular and Molecular Radiation Oncology Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
Ahmad SamiCellular and Molecular Radiation Oncology Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
Carsten StichtCore Facility Platform Mannheim (CFPM), Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
Frank A GiordanoDKFZ Hector Cancer Institute at University Medicine Mannheim (M028), Heidelberg, Germany.
Carsten HerskindCellular and Molecular Radiation Oncology Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
Marlon R VeldwijkCellular and Molecular Radiation Oncology Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany. marlon.veldwijk@medma.uni-heidelberg.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The extracellular matrix (ECM) not only provides structural support in tissues but also regulates cellular processes and tissue homeostasis. The lysyl oxidase (LOX) family of enzymes, consisting of LOX and lysyl oxidase-like enzymes (LOXL1-4), is involved in ECM remodeling by catalyzing the crosslinking of collagen and elastin. Dysregulation of these enzymes is implicated in the pathogenesis of various diseases, including organ fibrosis and tumor development. Furthermore, LOX family members have been shown to affect radiotherapy responses, with specific involvement in radioresistance and radiation-induced fibrosis. This review summarizes the structural and functional characteristics of the LOX family, highlighting their roles in fibrotic diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis, liver fibrosis, and cardiac diseases, their roles in tumor progression, relevance in radiotherapy, and treatment targeting LOX and LOXLs. Understanding the underlying mechanisms and potential therapies is critical for developing novel strategies in both disease identification and management.

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Extracellular MatrixProtein-Lysine 6-OxidaseAnimalsCollagenElastinFibrosisHomeostasisHumansNeoplasmsCollagenElastinLOX protein, humanProtein-Lysine 6-OxidaseExtracellular matrix remodelingLysyl oxidase familyOrgan fibrosisRadiotherapyTherapeutic target

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PMCPMC13451450

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