The SphKs/S1P/S1PR1 axis in immunity and cancer: more ore to be mined

World J Surg Oncol. 2016 Apr 29:14:131. doi: 10.1186/s12957-016-0884-7.

Abstract

Over the past two decades, huge amounts of research were launched to understand the functions of sphingosine. Many pathways were uncovered that convey the relative functions of biomacromolecules. In this review, we discuss the recent advances of the role of the SphKs/S1P/S1PR1 axis in immunity and cancer. Finally, we investigate the therapeutic potential of new drugs that target S1P signaling in cancer therapy.

Keywords: Cancer; Immunity; SphKs/S1P/S1PR1.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Lysophospholipids / immunology*
  • Lysophospholipids / metabolism
  • Neoplasms / immunology*
  • Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Receptors, Lysosphingolipid / immunology*
  • Receptors, Lysosphingolipid / metabolism
  • Sphingosine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Sphingosine / immunology*
  • Sphingosine / metabolism

Substances

  • Lysophospholipids
  • Receptors, Lysosphingolipid
  • sphingosine 1-phosphate
  • Sphingosine