The molecular mechanism and thera…proptosis in cancer.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
The molecular mechanism and therapeutic landscape of copper and cuproptosis in cancer.
Ziyu Guo, Danyao Chen, Lei Yao, Yuming Sun, Daishi Li, Jiayuan Le + 4 more
Signal transduction and targeted therapy · 2025
Findings
This was a review study (not a new experiment) that examined how copper affects cancer cells. Researchers found that copper imbalances exist in various cancers, and a newly discovered process called 'cuproptosis' — essentially copper-triggered cell death — may help suppress tumors and overcome drug resistance. The review suggests that manipulating copper levels could be a promising new approach to cancer treatment.
Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Signal transduction and targeted therapy