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World J Clin Oncol. Mar 24, 2026; 17(3): 115882
Published online Mar 24, 2026. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v17.i3.115882
Published online Mar 24, 2026. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v17.i3.115882
Figure 1 Schematic of lactylation from lactate production to epigenetic and functional consequences.
CoA: Coenzyme A; LDHA: Lactate dehydrogenase A.
Figure 2 Lactylation drives pancreatic cancer progression through multiple mechanisms.
A: Lineage plasticity; B: Therapeutic resistance; C: Tumor stroma. BRCA1: Breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein; CoA: Coenzyme A; LDHA: Lactate dehydrogenase A; MCT: Monocarboxylate transporter; MDSC: Myeloid-derived suppressor cells; PDAC: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma; PD-1: Programmed death 1.
Figure 3 Therapeutic targeting strategies for lactylation in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
ACSS2: Acyl-CoA synthetase short-chain family member 2; BET: Bromodomain and extra-terminal; CoA: Coenzyme A; LDHA: Lactate dehydrogenase A; MCT: Monocarboxylate transporter; PD-1: Programmed death 1.
- Citation: Hawanga GD, Li ZX, Li MX, Zhang XL, Qian DH. Lactylation in pancreatic cancer: From molecular mechanisms to therapeutic perspectives. World J Clin Oncol 2026; 17(3): 115882
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v17/i3/115882.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v17.i3.115882
