IL-1 alpha and colorectal cancer pathogenesis: Enthralling candidate for anti-cancer therapy
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2021
Abstract
Inflammation has been well-established as a hallmark of colorectal cancer (CRC). Interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1 alpha) is one of the primary inflammatory mediators driving the pathogenesis of inflammation-associated CRC. This systematic review presents the roles of IL-1 alpha in the pathogenesis of the disease. Bibliographic databases PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus and Web of Science were systematically searched for articles that addresses the relationship between IL-1 alpha and colorectal cancer. We highlighted various mechanisms by which IL-1 alpha promotes the pathogenesis of CRC including enhancement of angiogenesis, metastasis, resistance to therapy, and inhibition of tumour suppressive genes. We also discussed the potential mechanisms by which IL-1 alpha expression is induced or secreted in various studies. Beyond these, the systematic review also highlights several potential therapeutic strategies which should be further explored in the future; to target IL-1 alpha and/or its associated pathways; paving our way in finding effective treatments for CRC patients.
Keywords
Colorectal cancer, Interleukin-1 alpha, DAMP, Inflammation, Metastasis, Cancer, Cytokine, Targeted therapy
Divisions
fac_med
Funders
Universiti Malaya Faculty Research Grant [GPF006C-2019]
Publication Title
Critical Reviews In Oncology Hematology
Volume
163
Publisher
Elsevier Science Inc
Publisher Location
STE 800, 230 PARK AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10169 USA