These findings demonstrate that mTORi with everolimus reverses multiple mechanisms of immune resistance in TP53 -mutant HNSCC by promoting immune cell recruitment, suppressing immunosuppressive pathways, and enhancing anti-tumor T cell activity. Collectively, these results support mTORi as a mechanistically rational strategy for reprogramming immune resistance in TP53 -mutant HNSCC and provide a strong preclinical rationale for combining everolimus with immune therapy in patients who are likely to fail immunotherapy.

The prepared NCM-ERL-Liposomes showed enhanced internalization, triggered caspase-3/7-mediated apoptosis (1.42-fold increase), and suppressed p-EGFR/p-STAT3, indicating adequate payload protection and targeted intracellular release. These results establish a translational platform that requires PK/PD studies in resistant NSCLC models to support precision oncology therapeutics.

P2, N=110, Recruiting, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | N=180 --> 110

Abbreviations: AAV: adeno-associated virus; ACTB/β-actin: actin, beta; AIF1/IBA1: allograft inflammatory factor 1; BAF: bafilomycin A1; BNIP3: BCL2/adenovirus E1B interacting protein 3; CCI: controlled cortical impact; COX8: cytochrome c oxidase subunit 8; CUT&Tag: cleavage under targets and tagmentation; DAPI: 4,'6-diamidino-2-phenylindole; DEGs: differentially expressed genes; eGFP: enhanced green fluorescent protein; EGR1: early growth response 1; GFAP: glial fibrillary acidic protein; GO: gene ontology; GSEA: gene set enrichment analysis; HCQ: hydroxychloroquine; HIF1A/HIF-1α: hypoxia inducible factor 1, alpha subunit; IGV: integrative genomics viewer; KEGG: Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes; KO: knockout; LAMP1: lysosomal-associated membrane protein 1; MAP1LC3/LC3: microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3; Lv: lentivirus; MAP2: microtubule-associated protein 2; mCherry: monomeric cherry fluorescent protein; mRFP: monomeric red fluorescent protein; MTOR: mechanistic target of rapamycin kinase; MUT: mutant; MWM: Morris water maze; NAB1: Ngfi-A binding protein 1; NAB2: Ngfi-A binding protein 2; RBFOX3/NeuN: RNA binding protein, fox-1 homolog (C. elegans) 3; OGD: oxygen-glucose deprivation; OLIG2: oligodendrocyte transcription factor 2; PBS: phosphate-buffered saline; PECAM1/CD31: platelet/endothelial cell adhesion molecule 1; PFA: paraformaldehyde; PPI: protein-protein interaction; Puro: puromycin; ROI: region of interest; ROS: reactive oxygen species; SEM: standard error of the mean; SQSTM1/p62: sequestosome 1; TBI: traumatic brain injury; TOMM20: translocase of outer mitochondrial membrane 20; TSA: tyramide signal amplification; TUNEL: terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling; VDAC1: voltage-dependent anion channel 1; WT: wild-type.

Further used of BGT226 (20 nm), a dual inhibitor of the AKT/mTOR pathway, inhibited the migration and invasive movement of CRC cells induced by HSP60 overexpression...This may be related to HSP60 overexpression activating AKT/mTOR signaling. These data suggest that HSP60 may be used as another important molecular target for the prevention and treatment of CRC.

The mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 2 (mTORC2), a key regulator of cellular metabolism, growth, and survival, remains poorly characterized in the context of dopaminergic neurotoxicity...Genetic inactivation of mTORC2 reduced basal phosphorylation of the cellular energy sensor AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), but did not alter neurotoxin-induced phosphorylation of AMPK or the mitogen-activated protein kinases ERK and JNK. Together, these findings demonstrate a protective role of mTORC2 components against 6-OHDA-induced, and to a lesser extent, MPP+-induced, mitochondrial damage and apoptotic cell death.

Neuronal and oligodendroglial firing activates ADAM10, generating soluble NLGN3 (sNLGN3) that reprograms glioma cells toward a highly neural, synapse-competent state through kinase, epigenetic and mechanosensory pathways, including LYN proto-oncogene, Src family tyrosine kinase (LYN), phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)-mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) and chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan 4 (CSPG4)-Piezo-type mechanosensitive ion channel component 1 (PIEZO1) signaling...On this basis, we outline an "actionable circuit" spanning neuronal activity, NLGN3-ADAM10 shedding, intracellular signaling, synaptic integration and network remodeling, and we organize emerging pharmacologic and device-based strategies into a circuit-breaking framework that includes activity dampening, inhibition of NLGN3 shedding, blockade of downstream signaling and AMPA synapses, and network-level modulation. Finally, we highlight key translational challenges and opportunities in target selectivity, brain delivery, biomarker development and adaptive trial design, arguing that multidimensional, circuit-informed interventions may complement standard surgery, radiochemotherapy and molecular targeting in selected patients with activity-driven glioma.

The mTOR inhibitor Everolimus effectively suppressed tumour growth in an EF-colonied orthotopic model, highlighting its therapeutic potential for HCC patients with high EF burden. Collectively, this work establishes a causal link between tumour-resident E. faecalis and hepatocarcinogenesis, revealing EF-Obg as a cross-kingdom activator of mTOR and providing a rationale for microbiota-guided personalised therapy in HCC.

Altogether, these findings indicate that J4 modulates oligodendroglial lineage populations, enhances myelination, and improves neural connectivity by regulating neuronal hyperactivity. Our results suggest that J4 is a strong therapeutic candidate for addressing the neuropsychiatric manifestations of TSC.

Importantly, combining the PI3K/AKT inhibitor PKI-587 with the PARP inhibitor BMN673 synergistically inhibits tumor growth across multiple SCLC models, including cell lines, patient-derived organoids, and xenograft models. Collectively, our findings define a "PI3K/AKT-STAT5A-TRIM21-PARP1" axis critical for SCLC progression and propose its dual inhibition as a promising therapeutic strategy.

P1, N=45, Recruiting, Barinthus Biotherapeutics | Trial completion date: Jun 2026 --> Nov 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Jun 2026 --> Nov 2026

In vivo, Sch C markedly reduced tumor volume and weight without obvious toxicity and increased apoptosis while decreasing proliferation in tumor tissues. Sch C exerts antimelanoma effects and is associated with inhibition of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling and modulation of Rap1-related pathways, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic candidate for melanoma.