Pathogenic role of 25-hydroxycholesterol in cancer development and progression

Sura Salman Ejam, Raed Obaid Saleh, Maria Jade Catalan Opulencia, Mazin A.A. Najm, Aziza Makhmudova, Abduladheem Turki Jalil, Walid Kamal Abdelbasset, Moaed E. Al-Gazally, Ali Thaeer Hammid, Yasser Fakri Mustafa, Sergushina Elena Sergeevna, Sajad Karampoor, Rasoul Mirzaei

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Abstract

Cholesterol is an essential lipid that serves several important functions, including maintaining the homeostasis of cells, acting as a precursor to bile acid and steroid hormones and preserving the stability of membrane lipid rafts. 25-hydroxycholesterol (25-HC) is a cholesterol derivative that may be formed from cholesterol. 25-HC is a crucial component in various biological activities, including cholesterol metabolism. In recent years, growing evidence has shown that 25-HC performs a critical function in the etiology of cancer, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. This review will summarize the latest findings regarding 25-HC, including its biogenesis, immunomodulatory properties and role in innate/adaptive immunity, inflammation and the development of various types of cancer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4415-4442
Number of pages28
JournalFuture Oncology
Volume18
Issue number39
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2022

Keywords

  • 25-HC
  • cancer
  • immunity
  • immunometabolism
  • inflammation

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