101
|
Yuan Y, Shi C, Wu X, Li W, Huang C, Liang L, Chen J, Wang Y, Liu Y. Synthesis and anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo evaluation of iridium(III) complexes on mouse melanoma B16 cells. J Inorg Biochem 2022; 232:111820. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2022.111820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
|
102
|
Guo N, Chen Y, Zhang Y, Deng Y, Zeng F, Li X. Potential Role of APEX1 During Ferroptosis. Front Oncol 2022; 12:798304. [PMID: 35311089 PMCID: PMC8927806 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.798304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis is a recently discovered category of programmed cell death. It is much different from other types of cell death such as apoptosis, necrosis and autophagy. The main pathological feature of ferroptosis is the accumulation of iron-dependent lipid peroxidation. The typical changes in the morphological features of ferroptosis include cell volume shrinkage and increased mitochondrial membrane area. The mechanisms of ferroptosis may be mainly related to lipid peroxidation accumulation, imbalance in amino acid antioxidant system, and disturbance of iron metabolism. Besides, hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), nuclear factor-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), and p53 pathway have been demonstrated to be involved in ferroptosis. At present, the molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis pathway are still unmapped. In this review, an outlook has been put forward about the crucial role of apurinic/apyrimidinic endodeoxyribonuclease 1 (APEX1) in the regulation of ferroptosis. APEX1 plays an important role in the regulation of intracellular redox balance and can be used as a potential inhibitor of ferroptotic cell death. Bioinformatics analysis indicated that the mRNA level of APEX1 is decreased in cases of ferroptosis triggered by erastin. Besides, it was found that there was a significant correlation between APEX1 and genes in the ferroptosis pathway. We have discussed the possibility to employ APEX1 inducers or inhibitors in the regulation of ferroptosis as a new strategy for the treatment of various human diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nan Guo
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
| | - Yan Chen
- Department of Dermatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
| | - Yuhong Zhang
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
| | - Yonghao Deng
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
| | - Fancai Zeng
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
| | - Xiang Li
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
103
|
Lyu Z, Li Y, Zhu D, Wu S, Hu F, Zhang Y, Li Y, Hou T. Fibroblast Activation Protein-Alpha is a Prognostic Biomarker Associated With Ferroptosis in Stomach Adenocarcinoma. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:859999. [PMID: 35359436 PMCID: PMC8963861 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.859999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: The potential role of fibroblast activation protein-alpha (FAP) in modulating the progression and invasion of stomach adenocarcinoma (STAD) has not yet been comprehensively investigated. This study aimed to explore the role of FAP in STAD and the underlying association between FAP and the tumor microenvironment (TME) and ferroptosis.Methods: Overall survival was analyzed to evaluate the prognostic value of FAP based on gene expression data and clinical information on STAD. Associations between FAP expression, clinical parameters, and immune characteristics were comprehensively analyzed. The ferroptosis-related patterns of STAD samples were investigated based on 43 ferroptosis-related genes, and the correlations between these clusters and clinical characteristics were evaluated. The possible biological functions and pathways were explored using gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA).Results: FAP was identified as a novel biomarker that significantly contributed to the poor prognosis of STAD (hazard ratio = 1.270, P = 0.013). The elevated level of FAP expression was related to a more advanced tumor stage in STAD. The close relationship between FAP and the TME was validated. Four distinct ferroptosis-related clusters (A–D) were evident. Evaluating ferroptosis-related clusters could illustrate the stages of STAD and patient prognosis. Cluster C displayed the lowest FAP expression and a better prognosis than the other clusters. The different clusters were linked to different biological mechanisms, including epithelial-mesenchymal transition and immune-relevant pathways.Conclusion: FAP is a promising biomarker to distinguish prognosis and is associated with the TME and ferroptosis in STAD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zejian Lyu
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
| | - Yafang Li
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Clinical Laboratory Center, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
| | - Dandan Zhu
- Guangdong Clinical Laboratory Center, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
| | - Sifan Wu
- Guangdong Clinical Laboratory Center, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
| | - Fei Hu
- Guangdong Clinical Laboratory Center, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
| | - Yu Zhang
- Medical Department, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yu Zhang, ; Yong Li, ; Tieying Hou,
| | - Yong Li
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Clinical Laboratory Center, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yu Zhang, ; Yong Li, ; Tieying Hou,
| | - Tieying Hou
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Clinical Laboratory Center, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
- Medical Department, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yu Zhang, ; Yong Li, ; Tieying Hou,
| |
Collapse
|
104
|
Li Y, Zhang J, Zhang K, Chen Y, Wang W, Chen H, Zou Z, Li Y, Dai M. Scutellaria barbata Inhibits Hepatocellular Carcinoma Tumorigenicity by Inducing Ferroptosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells. Front Oncol 2022; 12:693395. [PMID: 35321425 PMCID: PMC8936062 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.693395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis is caused by accumulation of iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, which is characterized by reduction in cell volume and increase in mitochondrial membrane density. Studies have shown that ferroptosis contributes to the development and progression of numerous major diseases, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). As a unique biomedical resource, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been widely used in the treatment of HCC. In this present study, Scutellaria barbata was used to treat HCC cells in vitro, and the results revealed that S. barbata suppressed HCC cell growth through inducing ferroptosis. Next, the exploration of the molecular mechanism on how S. barbata induced ferroptosis in HCC cells suggested that S. barbata may induce ferroptosis by promoting iron perioxidation and lipid ROS metabolism. Finally, S. barbata also inhibited HCC tumorigenicity in vivo by inducing ferroptosis of HCC cells. These results provided theoretical basis for explaining the mechanism of TCM treatment for HCC and offered therapeutic opportunities for HCC patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - Min Dai
- *Correspondence: Yongwei Li, ; Min Dai,
| |
Collapse
|
105
|
A Novel Prognostic Ferroptosis-Related Long Noncoding RNA Signature in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2022; 2022:6304824. [PMID: 35242188 PMCID: PMC8888116 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6304824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most common primary malignancy of renal cancer in adults. Ferroptosis is critically associated with the prognosis of ccRCC. However, knowledge of long noncoding RNA- (lncRNA-) related ferroptosis that affects the prognosis of ccRCC is still insufficient. Using the LASSO regression, we created a risk model based on differentially expressed ferroptosis-related lncRNAs (FRLRS) in ccRCC. The analysis of Kaplan-Meier for survival, area under the curve (AUC) for diagnosis, nomogram for predicting overall survival, and gene expression for immune checkpoints were performed based on the screened independent prognostic factors. Nine lncRNAs were found to be associated with ccRCC prognosis. Furthermore, the prognostic AUC of the FRLRS signature was 0.78, demonstrating its usefulness in predicting ccRCC prognosis. The lncRNA risk model outperformed the standard clinical variables in predicting ccRCC prognosis. Finally, The Cancer Genome Atlas revealed that T cell functions, such as cytolytic activity, human leukocyte antigen activity, inflammation regulation, and type II interferon response coordination, are significantly different between two different risk levels of ccRCC. Immune checkpoints were also expressed differently in programmed cell death 1 receptor, inducible T cell costimulator, cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4, and leukocyte-associated immunoglobulin-like receptor 1. The nine FRLRS signature models may affect the prognosis of ccRCC.
Collapse
|
106
|
Wang L, Chen X, Yan C. Ferroptosis: An emerging therapeutic opportunity for cancer. Genes Dis 2022; 9:334-346. [PMID: 35224150 PMCID: PMC8843872 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2020.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis, a new form of non-apoptotic, regulated cell death characterized by iron dependency and lipid peroxidation, is involved in many pathological conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases, heart ischemia/reperfusion injury, acute renal failure, and cancer. While metabolic dysfunctions can lead to excessive lipid peroxidation culminating in ferroptotic cell death, glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) resides in the center of a network that functions to prevent lipid hydroperoxides from accumulation, thereby suppressing ferroptosis. Indeed, RSL3 and other small-molecule GPX4 inhibitors can induce ferroptosis in not only cultured cancer cells but also tumor xenografts implanted in mice. Similarly, erastin and other system Xc- inhibitors can deplete intracellular glutathione required for GPX4 function, leading to lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis. As therapy-resistant cancer cells are sensitive to GPX4-targeted therapeutic regimens, the agents capable of inducing ferroptosis hold great promises to improve current cancer therapy. This review will outline the molecular basis of ferroptosis, but focus on the strategies and the agents developed in recent years for therapeutic induction of ferroptosis. The potentials of these ferroptosis-inducing agents, which include system Xc- inhibitors, GPX4 inhibitors, and iron-based nanoparticles, in cancer therapy will be subsequently discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Liyuan Wang
- Georgia Cancer Center, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Materia Medica, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100050, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
| | - Xiaoguang Chen
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Materia Medica, Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100050, China
| | - Chunhong Yan
- Georgia Cancer Center, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
| |
Collapse
|
107
|
Jin Y, Chen L, Li L, Huang G, Huang H, Tang C. SNAI2 promotes the development of ovarian cancer through regulating ferroptosis. Bioengineered 2022; 13:6451-6463. [PMID: 35220872 PMCID: PMC8974033 DOI: 10.1080/21655979.2021.2024319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Yunfeng Jin
- Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
| | - Li Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
| | - Li Li
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
| | - Guoqin Huang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
| | - Hua Huang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
| | - Chunhui Tang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
| |
Collapse
|
108
|
Yu P, Zhang J, Ding Y, Chen D, Sun H, Yuan F, Li S, Li X, Yang P, Fu L, Yu S, Zhang J. Dexmedetomidine post-conditioning alleviates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats by ferroptosis inhibition via SLC7A11/GPX4 axis activation. Hum Cell 2022; 35:836-848. [PMID: 35212945 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-022-00682-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
The SLC7A11/GPX4 axis plays an important role in ferroptosis during cardiac ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI). The present study was designed to evaluate the impact of dexmedetomidine (DEX) post-conditioning on cardiac IRI and to explore whether the effect was achieved by SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling pathway regulation. Rat myocardial IRI was established by occluding the left anterior descending artery for 30 min followed by 2-h reperfusion. The infarct area was detected by diphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) staining; the cardiac function was evaluated by echocardiography. The levels of lipid peroxide biomarkers were measured to estimate the injury caused by lipid peroxide. HE staining and Sirius staining were utilized to assess myocardial damage and fibrosis. The mitochondrial morphology was observed by electron micrography. Western blot and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction were employed to measure the relative molecular characteristics. Our results showed that DEX administration at the beginning of reperfusion attenuated IRI-induced myocardial injury, alleviated mitochondrial dysfunction, decreased the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS), alleviated mitochondrial dysfunction, inhibited the activation of SLC7A11/GPX4, and modulated the expression of ferroptosis-related proteins, including SLC7A11, glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), ferritin heavy chain (FTH), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). Conversely, the ferroptosis activator erastin partly suppressed the DEX-mediated cardio protection. Altogether, these results reveal that DEX inhibits ferroptosis by enhancing the expression of SLC7A11 and GPX4, thereby preventing cardiac I/R injury.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Peng Yu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
| | - Jing Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
| | - Yi Ding
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, No. 1000, Hefeng Road, Wuxi, 214125, China
| | - Dandan Chen
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, No. 1000, Hefeng Road, Wuxi, 214125, China
| | - Haijian Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, 210009, China
| | - Fenglai Yuan
- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214125, China
| | - Siyuan Li
- Grade 2017, The Second Clinical Medical College of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
| | - Xiaozhong Li
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
| | - Pingping Yang
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
| | - Linghua Fu
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
| | - Shuchun Yu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
| | - Jiru Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, No. 1000, Hefeng Road, Wuxi, 214125, China.
| |
Collapse
|
109
|
Xie SS, Deng Y, Guo SL, Li JQ, Zhou YC, Liao J, Wu DD, Lan WF. Endothelial cell ferroptosis mediates monocrotaline-induced pulmonary hypertension in rats by modulating NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Sci Rep 2022; 12:3056. [PMID: 35197507 PMCID: PMC8866506 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-06848-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Inflammation triggers pulmonary vascular remodelling. Ferroptosis, a nonapoptotic form of cell death that is triggered by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation and contributes to the pathogenesis of several inflammation-related diseases, but its role in pulmonary hypertension (PH) has not been studied. We examined endothelial cell ferroptosis in PH and the potential mechanisms. Pulmonary artery endothelial cells (PAECs) and lung tissues from monocrotaline (MCT)-induced PH rats were analysed for ferroptosis markers, including lipid peroxidation, the labile iron pool (LIP) and the protein expression of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), ferritin heavy chain 1 (FTH1) and NADPH oxidase-4 (NOX4). The effects of the ferroptosis inhibitor ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1) on endothelial cell ferroptosis and pulmonary vascular remodelling in MCT-induced rats were studied in vitro and in vivo. Ferroptosis was observed in PAECs from MCT-induced PH rats in vitro and in vivo and was characterized by a decline in cell viability accompanied by increases in the LIP and lipid peroxidation, the downregulation of GPX4 and FTH1 expression and the upregulation of NOX4 expression. High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1)/Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)/NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome signalling was measured by western blotting. These changes were significantly blocked by Fer-1 administration in vitro and in vivo. These results suggest that Fer-1 plays a role in inhibiting ferroptosis-mediated PAEC loss during the progression of PH. The ferroptosis-induced inflammatory response depended on the activation of HMGB1/TLR4 signalling, which activated the NLRP3 inflammasome in vivo. We are the first to suggest that pulmonary artery endothelial ferroptosis triggers inflammatory responses via the HMGB1/TLR4/NLRP3 inflammasome signalling pathway in MCT-induced rats. Treating PH with a ferroptosis inhibitor and exploring new treatments based on ferroptosis regulation might be promising therapeutic strategies for PH.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shan-Shan Xie
- Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuang yong Road, Nanning, 530021, People's Republic of China
| | - Yan Deng
- Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuang yong Road, Nanning, 530021, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Echocardiography of Cardiovascular Disease Institute, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuang yong Road, Nanning, 530021, People's Republic of China.
| | - Sheng-Lan Guo
- Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuang yong Road, Nanning, 530021, People's Republic of China
| | - Jia-Quan Li
- Experimental Centre of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People's Republic of China
| | - Ying-Chuan Zhou
- Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, People's Republic of China
| | - Juan Liao
- Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuang yong Road, Nanning, 530021, People's Republic of China
| | - Dan-Dan Wu
- Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuang yong Road, Nanning, 530021, People's Republic of China
| | - Wei-Fang Lan
- Department of Ultrasound, First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, 6 Shuang yong Road, Nanning, 530021, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
110
|
Chen Y, Fan Z, Hu S, Lu C, Xiang Y, Liao S. Ferroptosis: A New Strategy for Cancer Therapy. Front Oncol 2022; 12:830561. [PMID: 35252001 PMCID: PMC8888853 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.830561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis is a newly discovered form of iron-dependent cell death, which is different from other death forms. The main characteristics of ferroptosis are: (1) Amino acid metabolism. (2) Iron metabolism; (3) Lipid metabolism and Reactive oxygen species (ROS). Ferroptosis is related to the occurrence and development of a variety of cancers, especially in the drug resistance. This article reviews the research progress of iron death in tumors, and provides a theoretical reference for its further research and clinical application.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu Chen
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Yu Chen,
| | - Zhihua Fan
- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
| | - Shen Hu
- Department of Obstetrics, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
| | - Chengchao Lu
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
| | - Yi Xiang
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
| | - Shuzhi Liao
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
111
|
Song S, Wen F, Gu S, Gu P, Huang W, Ruan S, Chen X, Zhou J, Li Y, Liu J, Shu P. Network Pharmacology Study and Experimental Validation of Yiqi Huayu Decoction Inducing Ferroptosis in Gastric Cancer. Front Oncol 2022; 12:820059. [PMID: 35237519 PMCID: PMC8883049 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.820059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
ObjectiveThis study aimed to identify the mechanism of Yiqi Huayu Decoction (YQHY) induced ferroptosis in gastric cancer (GC) by using network pharmacology and experimental validation.MethodsThe targets of YQHY, ferroptosis-related targets, and targets related to GC were derived from databases. Following the protein–protein interaction (PPI) network, the hub targets for YQHY induced ferroptosis in GC were identified. Furthermore, gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment were used to analyze the hub targets from a macro perspective. We verified the hub targets by molecular docking, GEPIA, HPA, and the cBioPortal database. Finally, we performed cell viability assays, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), western blotting, lipid peroxidation, and GSH assays to explore the mechanism of YQHY induced ferroptosis in GC.ResultsWe identified the main active compounds and hub targets: Quercetin, DIBP, DBP, Mipax, Phaseol and TP53, ATM, SMAD4, PTGS2, and ACSL4. KEGG enrichment analyses indicated that the JAK2-STAT3 signaling pathway may be a significant pathway. Molecular docking results showed that the main active compounds had a good binding activity with the hub targets. The experimental results proved that YQHY could induce ferroptosis in AGS by increasing the MDA content and reducing the GSH content. qRT–PCR and Western blot results showed that YQHY can induce ferroptosis in GC by affecting the JAK2-STAT3 pathway and the expression of ACSL4.ConclusionsThis study indicated that YQHY can induce ferroptosis in GC by affecting the JAK2–STAT3 pathway and the expression of ACSL4, and induction of ferroptosis may be one of the possible mechanisms of YQHY’s anti-recurrence and metastasis of GC.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Siyuan Song
- Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First College for Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Medical Oncology, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Fang Wen
- The First College for Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Suping Gu
- The First College for Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Peixin Gu
- The First College for Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Wenjie Huang
- Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First College for Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Medical Oncology, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Shuai Ruan
- Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First College for Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Medical Oncology, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Xiaoxue Chen
- Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First College for Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Medical Oncology, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Jiayu Zhou
- Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First College for Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Medical Oncology, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Ye Li
- Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First College for Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Medical Oncology, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Jiatong Liu
- The First College for Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
| | - Peng Shu
- Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- The First College for Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- Department of Medical Oncology, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Peng Shu,
| |
Collapse
|
112
|
Maru D, Hothi A, Bagariya C, Kumar A. Targeting Ferroptosis Pathways: A Novel Strategy for Cancer Therapy. Curr Cancer Drug Targets 2022; 22:234-244. [DOI: 10.2174/1568009622666220211122745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Abstract:
Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent nonapoptotic kind of regulated cell death resulting from the destruction of redox balance in the cytosol. Unlike apoptosis, ferroptosis is caused by an increase in intracellular iron and lipid peroxides that causes significant damage to the membrane lipid bilayer and mitochondria, which leads to cell death. Increased iron level in the cell promotes ROS production. Ferroptosis inducer molecules increase ROS production and inhibit the antioxidant defence mechanism to facilitate ferroptosis in cancer cells. Inhibition of GPX4, redox-active iron availability, and lipid peroxidation are major contributors to ferroptosis. Ferroptosis is involved in many diseases like heart disease, neurodegenerative disease as well as cancer. Ferroptosis induction recently emerged as an attractive strategy for cancer therapy. In this review, we discuss the regulatory mechanism of ferroptosis, its different hallmarks, including genetic and metabolic regulators and inducers that promote ferroptosis in the cancer cells. Finally, the latest progress and development in ferroptosis research in different cancer with a focus on proposing a novel strategy in cancer therapy, are discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Devangkumar Maru
- Department of Biotechnology, Atmiya University, Rajkot-360005, India
| | - Akhil Hothi
- Department of Biotechnology, Atmiya University, Rajkot-360005, India
| | - Chintan Bagariya
- Department of Biotechnology, Atmiya University, Rajkot-360005, India
| | - Anmol Kumar
- Department of Biotechnology, Atmiya University, Rajkot-360005, India
| |
Collapse
|
113
|
Zhao L, Zhou X, Xie F, Zhang L, Yan H, Huang J, Zhang C, Zhou F, Chen J, Zhang L. Ferroptosis in cancer and cancer immunotherapy. Cancer Commun (Lond) 2022; 42:88-116. [PMID: 35133083 PMCID: PMC8822596 DOI: 10.1002/cac2.12250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 221] [Impact Index Per Article: 110.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
Abstract
The hallmark of tumorigenesis is the successful circumvention of cell death regulation for achieving unlimited replication and immortality. Ferroptosis is a newly identified type of cell death dependent on lipid peroxidation which differs from classical programmed cell death in terms of morphology, physiology and biochemistry. The broad spectrum of injury and tumor tolerance are the main reasons for radiotherapy and chemotherapy failure. The effective rate of tumor immunotherapy as a new treatment method is less than 30%. Ferroptosis can be seen in radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and tumor immunotherapy; therefore, ferroptosis activation may be a potential strategy to overcome the drug resistance mechanism of traditional cancer treatments. In this review, the characteristics and causes of cell death by lipid peroxidation in ferroptosis are briefly described. In addition, the three metabolic regulations of ferroptosis and its crosstalk with classical signaling pathways are summarized. Collectively, these findings suggest the vital role of ferroptosis in immunotherapy based on the interaction of ferroptosis with tumor immunotherapy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, thus, indicating the remarkable potential of ferroptosis in cancer treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lei Zhao
- Epartment of urology surgery Zhejiang hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou China
- School of MOE Key Laboratory of Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network Life Sciences Institute Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310058 China
| | - Xiaoxue Zhou
- School of MOE Key Laboratory of Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network Life Sciences Institute Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310058 China
| | - Feng Xie
- Institutes of Biology and Medical Science Soochow University Suzhou 215123 P. R. China
| | - Lei Zhang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery the Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University Rui'an Jiangsu 325000 P. R. China
| | - Haiyan Yan
- School of Medicine Zhejiang University City College Hangzhou Zhejiang 310015 China
| | - Jun Huang
- School of MOE Key Laboratory of Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network Life Sciences Institute Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310058 China
| | - Chong Zhang
- School of Medicine Zhejiang University City College Hangzhou Zhejiang 310015 China
| | - Fangfang Zhou
- Institutes of Biology and Medical Science Soochow University Suzhou 215123 P. R. China
| | - Jun Chen
- Epartment of urology surgery Zhejiang hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine Hangzhou China
| | - Long Zhang
- School of MOE Key Laboratory of Biosystems Homeostasis & Protection and Innovation Center for Cell Signaling Network Life Sciences Institute Zhejiang University Hangzhou Zhejiang 310058 China
| |
Collapse
|
114
|
Chen M, Zhu JY, Mu WJ, Guo L. Cysteine dioxygenase type 1 (CDO1): its functional role in physiological and pathophysiological processes. Genes Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2021.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
|
115
|
Jing HY, Gu W, Tan XY, Ma YR. Ferroptosis-related genes are candidate diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for skin cutaneous melanoma. Biomark Med 2022; 16:179-196. [DOI: 10.2217/bmm-2021-0998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Skin cutaneous melanoma (SKCM) is a disease with the highest mortality rate among skin cancers. As a new type of programmed cell death, ferroptosis has been confirmed to be related to the occurrence and development of a variety of cancers. At present, the expression and prognostic value of ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs) in SKCM are still unclear. In this study, we selected seven FRGs that were differentially expressed in SKCM and related to the patient’s prognosis through the databases. Further studies have shown that these genes are closely related to immune cell infiltration and immune checkpoints. All in all, these seven FRGs may be potential targets for clinical diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of SKCM patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hao-Yue Jing
- School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
| | - Wei Gu
- Department of Orthopedic, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu, 610083, China
| | - Xiao-Yang Tan
- School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
| | - Yue-Rong Ma
- School of Basic Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
| |
Collapse
|
116
|
Ge C, Zhang S, Mu H, Zheng S, Tan Z, Huang X, Xu C, Zou J, Zhu Y, Feng D, Aa J. Emerging Mechanisms and Disease Implications of Ferroptosis: Potential Applications of Natural Products. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 9:774957. [PMID: 35118067 PMCID: PMC8804219 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.774957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis, a newly discovered form of regulatory cell death (RCD), has been demonstrated to be distinct from other types of RCD, such as apoptosis, necroptosis, and autophagy. Ferroptosis is characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation and oxidative perturbation, and is inhibited by iron chelators and lipophilic antioxidants. This process is regulated by specific pathways and is implicated in diverse biological contexts, mainly including iron homeostasis, lipid metabolism, and glutathione metabolism. A large body of evidence suggests that ferroptosis is interrelated with various physiological and pathological processes, including tumor progression (neuro)degenerative diseases, and hepatic and renal failure. There is an urgent need for the discovery of novel effective ferroptosis-modulating compounds, even though some experimental reagents and approved clinical drugs have been well documented to have anti- or pro-ferroptotic properties. This review outlines recent advances in molecular mechanisms of the ferroptotic death process and discusses its multiple roles in diverse pathophysiological contexts. Furthermore, we summarize chemical compounds and natural products, that act as inducers or inhibitors of ferroptosis in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Herein, it is particularly highlighted that natural products show promising prospects in ferroptosis-associated (adjuvant) therapy with unique advantages of having multiple components, multiple biotargets and slight side effects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chun Ge
- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Basic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Sujie Zhang
- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Basic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Huiwen Mu
- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Basic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Shaojun Zheng
- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Basic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Zhaoyi Tan
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Xintong Huang
- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Basic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Chen Xu
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Jianjun Zou
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Basic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Yubing Zhu
- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Basic Medicine & Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Yubing Zhu, ; Dong Feng, ; Jiye Aa,
| | - Dong Feng
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- Nanjing Southern Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd., Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Yubing Zhu, ; Dong Feng, ; Jiye Aa,
| | - Jiye Aa
- Key Laboratory of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics, State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
- *Correspondence: Yubing Zhu, ; Dong Feng, ; Jiye Aa,
| |
Collapse
|
117
|
Yang F, Sun SY, Wang S, Guo JT, Liu X, Ge N, Wang GX. Molecular regulatory mechanism of ferroptosis and its role in gastrointestinal oncology: Progress and updates. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2022; 14:1-18. [PMID: 35116100 PMCID: PMC8790407 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v14.i1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Gastrointestinal (GI) tumors, including liver, pancreatic, gastric, and colorectal cancers, have a high incidence rate and low survival rate due to the lack of effective therapeutic methods and frequent relapses. Surgery and postoperative chemoradiotherapy have largely reduced the fatality rates for most GI tumors, but these therapeutic approaches result in poor prognoses due to severe adverse reactions and the development of drug resistance. Recent studies have shown that ferroptosis plays an important role in the onset and progression of GI tumors. Ferroptosis is a new non-apoptotic form of cell death, which is iron-dependent, non-apoptotic cell death characterized by the accumulation of lipid reactive oxygen species (ROS). The activation of ferroptosis can lead to tumor cell death. Thus, regulating ferroptosis in tumor cells may become a new therapeutic approach for tumors, making it become a research hotspot. Current studies suggest that ferroptosis is mainly triggered by the accumulation of lipid ROS. Furthermore, several studies have indicated that ferroptosis may be a new approach for the treatment of GI tumors. Here, we review current research progress on the mechanism of ferroptosis, current inducers and inhibitors of ferroptosis, and the role of ferroptosis in GI tumors to propose new methods for the treatment of such tumors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fan Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
| | - Si-Yu Sun
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
| | - Sheng Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
| | - Jin-Tao Guo
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
| | - Xiang Liu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
| | - Nan Ge
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
| | - Guo-Xin Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, Liaoning Province, China
| |
Collapse
|
118
|
Can Polyphenols Inhibit Ferroptosis? Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11010150. [PMID: 35052654 PMCID: PMC8772735 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11010150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Polyphenols, a diverse group of naturally occurring molecules commonly found in higher plants, have been heavily investigated over the last two decades due to their potent biological activities—among which the most important are their antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective activities. A common route of polyphenol intake in humans is through the diet. Since they are subjected to excessive metabolism in vivo it has been questioned whether their much-proven in vitro bioactivity could be translated to in vivo systems. Ferroptosis is a newly introduced, iron-dependent, regulated mode of oxidative cell death, characterized by increased lipid peroxidation and the accumulation of toxic lipid peroxides, which are considered to be toxic reactive oxygen species. There is a growing body of evidence that ferroptosis is involved in the development of almost all chronic diseases. Thus, ferroptosis is considered a new therapeutic target for offsetting many diseases, and researchers are putting great expectations on this field of research and medicine. The aim of this review is to critically analyse the potential of polyphenols to modulate ferroptosis and whether they can be considered promising compounds for the alleviation of chronic conditions.
Collapse
|
119
|
Xu P, Wang Y, Deng Z, Tan Z, Pei X. MicroRNA‑15a promotes prostate cancer cell ferroptosis by inhibiting GPX4 expression. Oncol Lett 2022; 23:67. [PMID: 35069876 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2022.13186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Po Xu
- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518000, P.R. China
| | - Ying Wang
- Medical Oncology Ward 1, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital and Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518116, P.R. China
| | - Zhe Deng
- Department of Emergency, The First Affiliated Hospital, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518000, P.R. China
| | - Zhibo Tan
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518100, P.R. China
| | - Xiaojuan Pei
- Department of Pathology, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518100, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|
120
|
Du H, Tang Y, Ren X, Zhang F, Yang W, Cheng L, Gao Y. A prognostic model for cervical cancer based on ferroptosis-related genes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:991178. [PMID: 36313765 PMCID: PMC9614331 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.991178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Ferroptosis is widely involved in the occurrence and development of various cancers, but a specific mechanism involving ferroptosis in cervical cancer is still unclear. METHODS Based on the expressions of ferroptosis-related genes, a prognostic model was constructed using lasso regression, and the overall predictive performance of this model was verified. An in-depth analysis of the prognostic model was then conducted. RESULTS The prognostic model showed good predictive performance in both the validation and test sets. Mechanism analysis indicated that differences in the tumor microenvironment were the basis of the predictive ability of the model. Notably, CA9 mRNA was significantly overexpressed in cervical carcinoma, tissues but not in normal cervix tissues. A pair of ceRNAs (CA9/ULBP2) could be involved in the carcinogenesis and development of cervical cancer, and the potential target might be hsa-miR-34a. In addition, predicted miRNAs and drugs for these DEGs were identified. CONCLUSIONS We constructed a prognostic model with good predictive performance, based on the expression of ferroptosis-related genes. Further research found that the ceRNA pairs of ULBP2/CA9 could regulate cervical cancer through hsa-miR-34a. These results identified the mechanism of ferroptosis in cervical cancer, and might provide novel therapeutics for cervical cancer patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Huijun Du
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Molecular Probes and Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
| | - Yumei Tang
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Dali University, Dali, China
- Shanxi Keda Research Institute, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
| | - Xiaoying Ren
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Molecular Probes and Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
- Department of Endocrinology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
| | - Fan Zhang
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Molecular Probes and Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
| | - Wei Yang
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Molecular Probes and Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
| | - Le Cheng
- BGI-Yunnan, Kunming, China
- *Correspondence: Le Cheng, ; Yunan Gao,
| | - Yunan Gao
- National Health Commission (NHC) Key Laboratory of Molecular Probes and Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
- *Correspondence: Le Cheng, ; Yunan Gao,
| |
Collapse
|
121
|
Song L, Feng D, Tan J, Zhang H. Novel ferroptosis-related gene signature as a potential prognostic tool for gastric cancer. EUR J INFLAMM 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x221122705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives Gastric cancer (GC) is a major global health concern and is difficult to diagnose in the early stage. Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent, novel form of non-apoptotic cell death. In recent years, inducing the upregulation of ferroptosis-related genes has become a promising therapeutic alternative for cancers, especially those resistant to traditional treatments. However, the relationship between ferroptosis-related genes and GC remains to be further elucidated. Methods In the present study, mRNA expression profiles and corresponding clinical data of patients with GC were retrieved from The Cancer Genome Atlas and used as test data. A multigene signature was constructed using the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator Cox regression model. Data of patients with GC from ‘GSE84426’ in the Gene Expression Omnibus database were used as Training data for validation. Results More than half ferroptosis-related genes were differentially expressed in GC tissues and adjacent normal tissue samples (58.43%) in the test data. Univariate Cox regression analysis showed that 16 differentially expressed genes were related to the prognosis of GC (all p < 0.05). Expression profiles of the 16 DGEs were analysed using LASSO Cox regression, and a prognostic model was established by selecting the 10 best genes for λ. These 10 genes were used to construct a 10-gene signature and stratify patients into two risk groups. Based on the median risk score in the test data, patients with GC were divided into high- and low-risk groups ( p < 0.001). Risk score was an independent predictor for overall survival in multivariate Cox regression analyses ( p < 0.001 and <0.01 in the test and training data, respectively; hazard ratio >1). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis confirmed the predictive capacity of the 10-gene signature. Functional analysis revealed that tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes, antigen-presenting cell co-stimulation, and cytokine-cytokine receptors were enriched; however, the immune status differed between the two risk groups. Conclusion The novel ferroptosis-related gene signature can be used for GC prognosis. In addition, ferroptosis may provide a novel alternative for the diagnosis and treatment of GC.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ling Song
- Department of Pharmacy, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
| | - Dou Feng
- Department of Pharmacy, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
| | - Jiajie Tan
- Department of Pharmacy, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
| | - Hong Zhang
- Department of Pharmacy, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
| |
Collapse
|
122
|
Yao F, Zhan Y, Pu Z, Lu Y, Chen J, Deng J, Wu Z, Chen B, Chen J, Tian K, Ni Y, Mou L. LncRNAs Target Ferroptosis-Related Genes and Impair Activation of CD4 + T Cell in Gastric Cancer. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:797339. [PMID: 34966745 PMCID: PMC8710671 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.797339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Gastric cancer (GC) is a malignant disease of the digestive tract and a life-threatening disease worldwide. Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent cell death caused by lipid peroxidation, is reported to be highly correlated with gastric tumorigenesis and immune cell activity. However, the underlying relationship between ferroptosis and the tumor microenvironment in GC and potential intervention strategies have not been unveiled. In this study, we profiled the transcriptome and prognosis data of ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs) in GC samples of the TCGA-STAD dataset. The infiltrating immune cells in GC were estimated using the CIBERSORT and XCELL algorithms. We found that the high expression of the hub FRGs (MYB, PSAT1, TP53, and LONP1) was positively correlated with poor overall survival in GC patients. The results were validated in an external GC cohort (GSE62254). Further immune cell infiltration analysis revealed that CD4+ T cells were the major infiltrated cells in the tumor microenvironment of GC. Moreover, the hub FRGs were significantly positively correlated with activated CD4+ T cell infiltration, especially Th cells. The gene features in the high-FRG score group were enriched in cell division, DNA repair, protein folding, T cell receptor, Wnt and NIK/NF-kappaB signaling pathways, indicating that the hub FRGs may mediate CD4+ T cell activation by these pathways. In addition, an upstream transcriptional regulation network of the hub FRGs by lncRNAs was also developed. Three lncRNAs (A2M-AS1, C2orf27A, and ZNF667-AS1) were identified to be related to the expression of the hub FRGs. Collectively, these results showed that lncRNA A2M-AS1, C2orf27A, and ZNF667-AS1 may target the hub FRGs and impair CD4+ T cell activation, which finally leads to poor prognosis of GC. Effective interventions for the above lncRNAs and the hub FRGs can help promote CD4+ T cell activation in GC patients and improve the efficacy of immunotherapy. These findings provide a novel idea of GC immunotherapy and hold promise for future clinical application.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fuwen Yao
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China.,Shenzhen Xenotransplantation Medical Engineering Research and Development Center, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
| | - Yongqiang Zhan
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
| | - Zuhui Pu
- Imaging Department, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine , Health Science Center, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China
| | - Ying Lu
- Shenzhen Xenotransplantation Medical Engineering Research and Development Center, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
| | - Jiao Chen
- Shenzhen Xenotransplantation Medical Engineering Research and Development Center, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
| | - Jing Deng
- Shenzhen Xenotransplantation Medical Engineering Research and Development Center, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
| | - Zijing Wu
- Shenzhen Xenotransplantation Medical Engineering Research and Development Center, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
| | - Binhua Chen
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
| | - Jinjun Chen
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
| | - Kuifeng Tian
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
| | - Yong Ni
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
| | - Lisha Mou
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China.,Shenzhen Xenotransplantation Medical Engineering Research and Development Center, Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine, Health Science Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
| |
Collapse
|
123
|
Tan QH, Xie WL, Luo YT, Jiang NF, Ma AH. Ferroptosis-related mRNAs signature predicts prognosis of gastric cancer. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2021; 29:1410-1420. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v29.i24.1410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Gastric cancer is a common gastrointestinal tumor with a poor prognosis. Ferroptosis is a novel form of regulated cell death that plays a critical role in tumorigenesis. Therefore, it is significant to construct a prognosis model of ferroptosis-related genes to predict the prognosis of gastric cancer and related therapeutic targets.
AIM To explore the potential prognostic value of ferroptosis-related mRNAs in gastric cancer.
METHODS Since ferroptosis is a type of cell death driven by lipid iron-dependent peroxidation, a predictive model was constructed based on differentially expressed ferroptosis-related mRNAs in gastric cancer.
RESULTS We identified four differentially expressed mRNAs (DUSP1, MYB, CAV1, and NOX4) associated with gastric cancer prognosis. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the high-risk group was associated with a poor prognosis, and risk score was an independent prognostic indicator of survival. The developed prognostic model showed superiority over conventional clinical and pathological features in predicting the prognosis of gastric cancer. In addition, the low-risk and high-risk groups showed significant differences in immune cell infiltration and immune checkpoints.
CONCLUSION A novel ferroptosis-related mRNA signature has been developed, which could precisely predict the prognosis of gastric cancer and serve as therapeutic targets for gastric cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Qi-Huan Tan
- Shaoxing University School of Medicine, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
| | - Wang-Liang Xie
- Shaoxing University School of Medicine, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
| | - Yu-Ting Luo
- Shaoxing University School of Medicine, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
| | - Ning-Fang Jiang
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shaoxing People's Hospital, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
| | - A-Huo Ma
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, Zhejiang Province, China
| |
Collapse
|
124
|
Lin L, Chen H, Zhao R, Zhu M, Nie G. Nanomedicine Targets Iron Metabolism for Cancer Therapy. Cancer Sci 2021; 113:828-837. [PMID: 34962017 PMCID: PMC8898713 DOI: 10.1111/cas.15250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
Abstract
Iron is an essential element for cell proliferation and homeostasis by engaging in cell metabolism including DNA synthesis, cell cycle, and redox cycling; however, iron overload could contribute to tumor initiation, proliferation, metastasis, and angiogenesis. Therefore, manipulating iron metabolisms, such as using iron chelators, transferrin receptor 1 (TFR1) Abs, and cytotoxic ligands conjugated to transferrin, has become a considerable strategy for cancer therapy. However, there remain major limitations for potential translation to the clinic based on the regulation of iron metabolism in cancer treatment. Nanotechnology has made great advances for cancer treatment by improving the therapeutic potential and lowering the side‐effects of the proved drugs and those under various stages of development. Early studies that combined nanotechnology with therapeutic means for the regulation of iron metabolism have shown certain promise for developing specific treatment options based on the intervention of cancer iron acquisition, transportation, and utilization. In this review, we summarize the current understanding of iron metabolism involved in cancer and review the recent advances in iron‐regulatory nanotherapeutics for improved cancer therapy. We also envision the future development of nanotherapeutics for improved treatment for certain types of cancers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Liangru Lin
- College of Pharmaceutical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
| | - Hanqing Chen
- Department of Gastroenterology, Guangzhou Digestive Disease Center, Guangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
| | - Ruifang Zhao
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center of Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, China
| | - Motao Zhu
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center of Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, China
| | - Guangjun Nie
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety, CAS Center of Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, China
| |
Collapse
|
125
|
Demuynck R, Efimova I, Naessens F, Krysko DV. Immunogenic ferroptosis and where to find it? J Immunother Cancer 2021; 9:jitc-2021-003430. [PMID: 34903554 PMCID: PMC8671998 DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2021-003430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis is a recently discovered form of regulated cell death that is morphologically, genetically, and biochemically distinct from apoptosis and necroptosis, and its potential use in anticancer therapy is emerging. The strong immunogenicity of (early) ferroptotic cancer cells broadens the current concept of immunogenic cell death and opens up new possibilities for cancer treatment. In particular, induction of immunogenic ferroptosis could be beneficial for patients with cancers resistant to apoptosis and necroptosis. However, ferroptotic cancer cells may be a rich source of oxidized lipids, which contribute to decreased phagocytosis and antigen cross-presentation by dendritic cells and thus may favor tumor evasion. This could explain the non-immunogenicity of late ferroptotic cells. Besides the presence of lactate in the tumor microenvironment, acidification and hypoxia are essential factors promoting ferroptosis resistance and affecting its immunogenicity. Here, we critically discuss the crucial mediators controlling the immunogenicity of ferroptosis that modulate the induction of antitumor immunity. We emphasize that it will be necessary to also identify the tolerogenic (ie, immunosuppressive) nature of ferroptosis, which can lead to tumor evasion.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Robin Demuynck
- Cell Death Investigation and Therapy Lab, Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Cancer Research Institute Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
| | - Iuliia Efimova
- Cell Death Investigation and Therapy Lab, Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Cancer Research Institute Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
| | - Faye Naessens
- Cell Death Investigation and Therapy Lab, Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
| | - Dmitri V Krysko
- Cell Death Investigation and Therapy Lab, Department of Human Structure and Repair, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium .,Cancer Research Institute Ghent, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Pathophysiology, I M Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moskva, Russian Federation.,Institute of Biology and Biomedicine, National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, Niznij Novgorod, Russian Federation
| |
Collapse
|
126
|
Liu YP, Qiu ZZ, Li XH, Li EY. Propofol induces ferroptosis and inhibits malignant phenotypes of gastric cancer cells by regulating miR-125b-5p/STAT3 axis. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2021; 13:2114-2128. [PMID: 35070046 PMCID: PMC8713308 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v13.i12.2114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Gastric cancer is a common malignancy with poor prognosis, in which ferroptosis plays a crucial function in its development. Propofol is a widely used anesthetic and has antitumor potential in gastric cancer. However, the effect of propofol on ferroptosis during gastric cancer progression remains unreported.
AIM To explore the function of propofol in the regulation of ferroptosis and malignant phenotypes of gastric cancer cells.
METHODS MTT assays, colony formation assays, Transwell assays, wound healing assay, analysis of apoptosis, ferroptosis measurement, luciferase reporter gene assay, and quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction were used in this study.
RESULTS Our data showed that propofol was able to inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis of gastric cancer cells. Meanwhile, propofol markedly repressed the invasion and migration of gastric cancer cells. Importantly, propofol enhanced the erastin-induced inhibition of growth of gastric cancer cells. Consistently, propofol increased the levels of reactive oxygen species, iron, and Fe2+ in gastric cancer cells. Moreover, propofol suppressed signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT)3 expression by upregulating miR-125b-5p and propofol induced ferroptosis by targeting STAT3 in gastric cancer cells. The miR-125b-5p inhibitor or STAT3 overexpression reversed propofol-attenuated malignant phenotypes of gastric cancer cells.
CONCLUSION Propofol induced ferroptosis and inhibited malignant phenotypes of gastric cancer cells by regulating the miR-125b-5p/STAT3 axis. Propofol may serve as a potential therapeutic candidate for gastric cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yi-Ping Liu
- Department ofAnesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
| | - Zhong-Zhi Qiu
- Department ofAnesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
| | - Xu-Hui Li
- Department of Gastroenterology, Heilongjiang Forest Industry Federation (Red Cross) Hospital, Harbin 150008, Heilongjiang Province, China
| | - En-You Li
- Department ofAnesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150001, Heilongjiang Province, China
| |
Collapse
|
127
|
Zhang L, Jia R, Li H, Yu H, Ren K, Jia S, Li Y, Wang Q. Insight into the Double-Edged Role of Ferroptosis in Disease. Biomolecules 2021; 11:1790. [PMID: 34944434 PMCID: PMC8699194 DOI: 10.3390/biom11121790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis, a newly described type of iron-dependent programmed cell death that is distinct from apoptosis, necroptosis, and other types of cell death, is involved in lipid peroxidation (LP), reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Accumulating evidence has highlighted vital roles for ferroptosis in multiple diseases, including acute kidney injury, cancer, hepatic fibrosis, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, ferroptosis has become one of the research hotspots for disease treatment and attracted extensive attention in recent years. This review mainly summarizes the relationship between ferroptosis and various diseases classified by the system, including the urinary system, digestive system, respiratory system, nervous system. In addition, the role and molecular mechanism of multiple inhibitors and inducers for ferroptosis are further elucidated. A deeper understanding of the relationship between ferroptosis and multiple diseases may provide new strategies for researching diseases and drug development based on ferroptosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lei Zhang
- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (L.Z.); (R.J.); (H.L.)
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China;
| | - Ruohan Jia
- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (L.Z.); (R.J.); (H.L.)
- School of Clinical Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (H.Y.); (K.R.)
| | - Huizhen Li
- Henan International Joint Laboratory for Nuclear Protein Regulation, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (L.Z.); (R.J.); (H.L.)
- School of Clinical Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (H.Y.); (K.R.)
| | - Huarun Yu
- School of Clinical Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (H.Y.); (K.R.)
| | - Keke Ren
- School of Clinical Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China; (H.Y.); (K.R.)
| | - Shuangshuang Jia
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China;
| | - Yanzhang Li
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China;
| | - Qun Wang
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China;
| |
Collapse
|
128
|
Fei X, Hu C, Wang X, Lu C, Chen H, Sun B, Li C. Construction of a Ferroptosis-Related Long Non-coding RNA Prognostic Signature and Competing Endogenous RNA Network in Lung Adenocarcinoma. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:751490. [PMID: 34820377 PMCID: PMC8606539 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.751490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis-related genes play an important role in the progression of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). However, the potential function of ferroptosis-related lncRNAs in LUAD has not been fully elucidated. Thus, to explore the potential role of ferroptosis-related lncRNAs in LUAD, the transcriptome RNA-seq data and corresponding clinical data of LUAD were downloaded from the TCGA dataset. Pearson correlation was used to mine ferroptosis-related lncRNAs. Differential expression and univariate Cox analysis were performed to screen prognosis related lncRNAs. A ferroptosis-related lncRNA prognostic signature (FLPS), which included six ferroptosis-related lncRNAs, was constructed by the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) Cox regression. Patients were divided into a high risk-score group and low risk-score group by the median risk score. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, principal component analysis (PCA), and univariate and multivariate Cox regression were performed to confirm the validity of FLPS. Enrichment analysis showed that the biological processes, pathways and markers associated with malignant tumors were more common in high-risk subgroups. There were significant differences in immune microenvironment and immune cells between high- and low-risk groups. Then, a nomogram was constructed. We further investigated the relationship between six ferroptosis-related lncRNAs and tumor microenvironment and tumor stemness. A competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network was established based on the six ferroptosis-related lncRNAs. Finally, we detected the expression levels of ferroptosis-related lncRNAs in clinical samples through quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assay (qRT-PCR). In conclusion, we identified the prognostic ferroptosis-related lncRNAs in LUAD and constructed a prognostic signature which provided a new strategy for the evaluation and prediction of prognosis in LUAD.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiang Fei
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
| | - Congli Hu
- Department of Medical Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Thoracic Cancer Institute, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Xinyu Wang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
| | - Chaojing Lu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
| | - Hezhong Chen
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
| | - Bin Sun
- Department of Molecular Oncology, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgical Hospital & National Center for Liver Cancer, Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
| | - Chunguang Li
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Navy Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
| |
Collapse
|
129
|
Zhang JJ, Du J, Kong N, Zhang GY, Liu MZ, Liu C. Mechanisms and pharmacological applications of ferroptosis: a narrative review. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:1503. [PMID: 34805365 PMCID: PMC8573439 DOI: 10.21037/atm-21-1595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Objective We aimed at comprehensively analyzing ferroptosis regulation and its potential role in the treatment of associated diseases. Background Ferroptosis is a recently discovered form of cell death that involves small molecule-induced oxidative cell death. This process is usually accompanied by large amounts of iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation. Ferroptosis inducers directly or indirectly affect glutathione peroxidase (GPXs) through different pathways. Disturbances in GPXs result in suppressed cellular antioxidant capacities, accumulation of lipid reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative cell death. It has been reported that ferroptosis is closely associated with the pathophysiological processes of many diseases, including tumors, nervous system diseases, ischemia-reperfusion injury, kidney injury and iron metabolism diseases among others. Methods First, we reviewed the mechanisms of ferroptosis, with emphasis on the characteristics and functions of ferroptosis in multiple pathways. Then, inducers and inhibitors of ferroptosis were reviewed, and their mechanisms of action elucidated. Finally, ferroptosis-associated pathophysiological processes of various diseases were reviewed. Conclusions Ferroptosis is associated with the occurrence and development of various diseases. Elucidation of the mechanisms involved in ferroptosis will inform new therapeutic targets and strategies for these diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jing-Jing Zhang
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, China.,Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
| | - Jing Du
- Department of Basic Medicine, School of Pharmacology, Jining Medical College, Rizhao, China
| | - Ni Kong
- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
| | - Guang-Yu Zhang
- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
| | - Meng-Zhen Liu
- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
| | - Chong Liu
- Department of Pharmacology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
| |
Collapse
|
130
|
Liu Y, Duan C, Dai R, Zeng Y. Ferroptosis-mediated Crosstalk in the Tumor Microenvironment Implicated in Cancer Progression and Therapy. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:739392. [PMID: 34796174 PMCID: PMC8593168 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.739392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis is a recently recognized form of non-apoptotic regulated cell death and usually driven by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation and has arisen to play a significant role in cancer biology. Distinct from other types of cell death in morphology, genetics, and biochemistry, ferroptosis is characterized by the accumulation of lipid peroxides and lethal reactive oxygen species controlled by integrated oxidant and antioxidant systems. Increasing evidence indicates that a variety of biological processes, including amino acid, iron, lactate, and lipid metabolism, as well as glutathione, phospholipids, NADPH, and coenzyme Q10 biosynthesis, are closely related to ferroptosis sensitivity. Abnormal ferroptotic response may modulate cancer progression by reprogramming the tumor microenvironment (TME). The TME is widely associated with tumor occurrence because it is the carrier of tumor cells, which interacts with surrounding cells through the circulatory and the lymphatic system, thus influencing the development and progression of cancer. Furthermore, the metabolism processes play roles in maintaining the homeostasis and evolution of the TME. Here, this review focuses on the ferroptosis-mediated crosstalk in the TME, as well as discussing the novel therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yini Liu
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
| | - Chunyan Duan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
| | - Rongyang Dai
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
| | - Yi Zeng
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
131
|
Jiang M, Hu R, Yu R, Tang Y, Li J. A narrative review of mechanisms of ferroptosis in cancer: new challenges and opportunities. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:1599. [PMID: 34790805 PMCID: PMC8576726 DOI: 10.21037/atm-21-4863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Objective This article reviews the specific mechanism of ferroptosis in cancer and introduces in detail the opportunities and challenges of ferroptosis-based cancer therapy, aiming to provide a new research direction for tumor therapy. Background Ferroptosis is a newly discovered programmed non-apoptotic form of cell death. Involving changes in metabolic processes and the accumulation of peroxidation caused by factors such as drugs or genes which destruct the cell membrane structure, this kind of cell death has been linked with the pathological process of diseases such as tumors, neurological diseases, ischemia-reperfusion injury, kidney injury, and hemopathy. This kind of cell death can play a vital role in inhibiting tumorigenesis by eliminating the adaptive characteristics of malignant cells and removing cells that are unable to obtain key nutritional factors or are infected and damaged by environmental changes. The present focus of research on the regulation of ferroptosis-related diseases involves the use of small molecule compounds. Methods We described the mechanism of ferroptosis and its related small molecules compounds, which involved in the regulatory mechanism, and analyzed the role and regulatory mechanism of ferroptosis in different tumors. Conclusions This article reviewed the mechanism of ferroptosis and its role and mechanism in different tumors, and showed it can inhibit the occurrence and development of different tumors and may reduce the adverse effects of current treatment methods.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mingyan Jiang
- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
| | - Ruolan Hu
- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
| | - Ruixin Yu
- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
| | - Yiwei Tang
- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
| | - Jinrong Li
- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
| |
Collapse
|
132
|
Chen X, Zhu Z, Li X, Yao X, Luo L. The Ferroptosis-Related Noncoding RNA Signature as a Novel Prognostic Biomarker in the Tumor Microenvironment, Immunotherapy, and Drug Screening of Gastric Adenocarcinoma. Front Oncol 2021; 11:778557. [PMID: 34790582 PMCID: PMC8591298 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.778557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Ferroptosis is a new type of cell death different from apoptosis, necrosis, autophagy, and pyroptosis. This study aimed to explore the relationship between ferroptosis-related noncoding RNA (ncRNA) and gastric adenocarcinoma with regard to immunity and prognosis. Methods Ferroptosis-related ncRNA expression profiles and clinical pathology and overall survival information were collected from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and the Gene Expression Omnibus database. The ferroptosis-related ncRNA signature was identified by Cox regression analysis and the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator analysis. The survival analysis, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis, and decision curve analysis were adopted to evaluate the prognostic prediction performance of the signature. The correlation between risk and multiple clinical characteristics was analyzed using the chi-square test. The Gene Ontology, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes, and gene set enrichment analysis were used for mining functions and pathways. The CIBERSORT, ssGSEA, and ESTIMATE algorithms were used to assess immune infiltration and the tumor microenvironment. The response of immunotherapy was predicted using the Submap algorithm, and the Connectivity Map and the ridge regression model were used to screen and evaluate drugs. Results A carcinogenic risk signature was constructed using five ferroptosis-related ncRNAs. It showed an extraordinary ability to predict the prognoses of patients with gastric adenocarcinoma [area under the ROC curve (AUC) after 6 years = 0.689; GSE84426, AUC after 6 years = 0.747]. The lower ferroptosis potential level and lower tumor mutation burden were related to the poor prognoses of patients. The high-risk group had more immune cell recruitment, and the overall effect of the anti-immune checkpoint immunotherapy was not as good as that of the low-risk group. The high- and low-risk groups were enriched in tumor- and immune-related pathways, respectively. The screened antitumor drugs, such as genistein, guanabenz, and betulinic acid, improved the survival of the patients. Conclusions The ferroptosis-related ncRNA signature is a potential carcinogenic prognostic biomarker of gastric adenocarcinoma.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xinming Chen
- The First Clinical College, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
| | - Zheng Zhu
- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
| | - Xiaoling Li
- Experimental Animal Center, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
| | - Xinyue Yao
- The First Clinical College, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
| | - Lianxiang Luo
- The Marine Biomedical Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China.,The Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Guangdong Zhanjiang, Zhanjiang, China.,Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Zhanjiang, China
| |
Collapse
|
133
|
Xu C, Liu Z, Xiao J. Ferroptosis: A Double-Edged Sword in Gastrointestinal Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222212403. [PMID: 34830285 PMCID: PMC8620748 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222212403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis is a novel form of regulated cell death (RCD) that is typically accompanied by iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation. In contrast to apoptosis, autophagy, and necroptosis, ferroptosis has unique biological processes and pathophysiological characteristics. Since it was first proposed in 2012, ferroptosis has attracted attention worldwide. Ferroptosis is involved in the progression of multiple diseases and could be a novel therapeutic target in the future. Recently, tremendous progress has been made regarding ferroptosis and gastrointestinal diseases, including intestinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastric cancer (GC), and colorectal cancer (CRC). In this review, we summarize the recent progress on ferroptosis and its interaction with gastrointestinal diseases. Understanding the role of ferroptosis in gastrointestinal disease pathogenesis could provide novel therapeutic targets for clinical treatment.
Collapse
|
134
|
Zhao Y, Huang Z, Peng H. Molecular Mechanisms of Ferroptosis and Its Roles in Hematologic Malignancies. Front Oncol 2021; 11:743006. [PMID: 34778060 PMCID: PMC8582018 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.743006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Cell death is essential for the normal metabolism of human organisms. Ferroptosis is a unique regulated cell death (RCD) mode characterized by excess accumulation of iron-dependent lipid peroxide and reactive oxygen species (ROS) compared with other well-known programmed cell death modes. It has been currently recognized that ferroptosis plays a rather important role in the occurrence, development, and treatment of traumatic brain injury, stroke, acute kidney injury, liver damage, ischemia–reperfusion injury, tumor, etc. Of note, ferroptosis may be explained by the expression of various molecules and signaling components, among which iron, lipid, and amino acid metabolism are the key regulatory mechanisms of ferroptosis. Meanwhile, tumor cells of hematological malignancies, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma (MM), are identified to be sensitive to ferroptosis. Targeting potential regulatory factors in the ferroptosis pathway may promote or inhibit the disease progression of these malignancies. In this review, a systematic summary was conducted on the key molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis and the current potential relationships of ferroptosis with leukemia, lymphoma, and MM. It is expected to provide novel potential therapeutic approaches and targets for hematological malignancies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yan Zhao
- Department of Hematology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Hunan Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Hematology, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Institute of Hematology, Central South University, Changsha, China
| | - Zineng Huang
- Department of Hematology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Hunan Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Hematology, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Institute of Hematology, Central South University, Changsha, China
| | - Hongling Peng
- Department of Hematology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Hunan Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Hematology, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Institute of Hematology, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Hunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized Medicine, Changsha, China
| |
Collapse
|
135
|
Wei J, Zeng Y, Gao X, Liu T. A novel ferroptosis-related lncRNA signature for prognosis prediction in gastric cancer. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:1221. [PMID: 34774009 PMCID: PMC8590758 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08975-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Gastric cancer (GC) is a common malignant cancer with a poor prognosis. Ferroptosis has been shown to play crucial roles in GC development. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) is also associated with tumor progression in GC. This study aimed to screen the prognostic ferroptosis-related lncRNAs and to construct a prognostic risk model for GC. Methods Ferroptosis-related lncRNAs from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) GC expression data was downloaded. First, single factor Cox proportional hazard regression analysis was used to select seven prognostic ferroptosis-related lncRNAs from TCGA database. And then, the selected lncRNAs were further included in the multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression analysis to establish the prognostic model. A nomogram was constructed to predict individual survival probability. Finally, we performed quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) to verify the risk model. Results We constructed a prognostic ferroptosis-related lncRNA signature in this study. Kaplan-Meier curve analysis revealed a significantly better prognosis for the low-risk group than for the high-risk group (P = 2.036e-05). Multivariate Cox proportional risk regression analysis demonstrated that risk score was an independent prognostic factor [hazard ratio (HR) = 1.798, 95% confidence interval (CI) =1.410–2.291, P < 0.001]. A nomogram, receiver operating characteristic curve, and principal component analysis were used to predict individual prognosis. Finally, the expression levels of AP003392.1, AC245041.2, AP001271.1, and BOLA3-AS1 in GC cell lines and normal cell lines were tested by qRT-PCR. Conclusions This risk model was shown to be a novel method for predicting prognosis for GC patients. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12885-021-08975-2.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jianming Wei
- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
| | - Ye Zeng
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Wuhan Children's Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
| | - Xibo Gao
- Department of Dermatology, Tianjin Children's Hospital, Tianjin, China
| | - Tong Liu
- Department of General Surgery, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
| |
Collapse
|
136
|
Comprehensive Analysis of Ferroptosis-Related Markers for the Clinical and Biological Value in Gastric Cancer. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:7007933. [PMID: 34745421 PMCID: PMC8566081 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7007933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Gastric cancer is a highly malignant tumor with poor survival rate. Ferroptosis, a newly defined regulated cell death, is closely related to several tumors. Introduction of ferroptosis is promising for cancer treatments. However, the predictive role of ferroptosis in GC remains elusive. In this study, we screened the ferroptosis-related genes which were differentially expressed between normal and GC tissues. Then, based on these differentially expressed genes (DEGs), the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) and multivariate Cox regressions were applied to construct the 10-gene prognostic signature (SP1, MYB, ALDH3A2, KEAP1, AIFM2, ITGB4, TGFBR1, MAP1LC3B, NOX4, and ZFP36) in TCGA training dataset. Based on the median risk score, all GC patients in TCGA training dataset and GSE84437 testing dataset were classified into a high- or low-risk group. GC patients in the low-risk group showed significantly higher survival possibilities than those in the high-risk group (P < 0.001). Combined with the clinical characteristics, the risk score was proven as an independent factor for predicting the OS of GC patients. Besides, the GC patients in the high- or low-risk group showed significantly different GO and KEGG functional enrichments, somatic mutation, fractions of immune cells, and immunotherapy response. Then, the expression levels of these genes in signature were further verified in the GC cell lines and our own GC samples (30-paired tumor/normal tissues). Furthermore, the effects of ferroptosis inducer Erastin on these 10 ferroptosis-related genes in GC cell lines were also explored in our study. In conclusion, our study constructed a prognostic signature of 10 ferroptosis-related genes, which could well predict the prognosis and immunotherapy for GC patients.
Collapse
|
137
|
miR-539 activates the SAPK/JNK signaling pathway to promote ferropotosis in colorectal cancer by directly targeting TIPE. Cell Death Discov 2021; 7:272. [PMID: 34601499 PMCID: PMC8487425 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-021-00659-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common tumor that harms human health with a high recurrence rate. It has been reported that the expression of microRNA-539 (miR-539) is low in several types of cancer, including CRC. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-induced protein 8 (TNFAIP8/TIPE) is highly expressed in CRC and promotes the proliferation, migration and angiogenesis of CRC. However, the relationship between miR-539 and TIPE and the mechanisms by which they regulate the proliferation of CRC remain to be explored. We aimed to investigate the functions and mechanisms of miR-539 in CRC proliferation. Functionally, miR-539 can bind to and regulate the expression of TIPE, and miR-539 activates SAPK/JNK to downregulate the expression of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) and promote ferroptosis. Our data reveal the novel role of miR-539 in regulating ferroptosis in CRC via activation of the SAPK/JNK axis, providing new insight into the mechanism of abnormal proliferation in CRC and a novel potential therapeutic target for advanced CRC.
Collapse
|
138
|
Wu S, Li T, Liu W, Huang Y. Ferroptosis and Cancer: Complex Relationship and Potential Application of Exosomes. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:733751. [PMID: 34568341 PMCID: PMC8455874 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.733751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Cell death induction has become popular as a novel cancer treatment. Ferroptosis, a newly discovered form of cell death, features regulated, iron-dependent accumulation of lipid hydroperoxides. Since this word “ferroptosis” was coined, numerous studies have examined the complex relationship between ferroptosis and cancer. Here, starting from the intrinsic hallmarks of cancer and cell death, we discuss the theoretical basis of cell death induction as a cancer treatment. We review various aspects of the relationship between ferroptosis and cancer, including the genetic basis, epigenetic modification, cancer stem cells, and the tumor microenvironment, to provide information and support for further research on ferroptosis. We also note that exosomes can be applied in ferroptosis-based therapy. These extracellular vesicles can deliver different molecules to modulate cancer cells and cell death pathways. Using exosomes to control ferroptosis occurring in targeted cells is promising for cancer therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shuang Wu
- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
| | - Tianye Li
- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
| | - Weiwei Liu
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.,Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Changchun, China
| | - Yongye Huang
- College of Life and Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
| |
Collapse
|
139
|
Wang X, Liu Z, Ma L, Yu H. Ferroptosis and its emerging role in tumor. BIOPHYSICS REPORTS 2021; 7:280-294. [PMID: 37287758 PMCID: PMC10233469 DOI: 10.52601/bpr.2021.210010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis is a novel form of programmed cell death characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation accumulation. It is morphologically, biochemically, and genetically distinct from other known cell death, such as apoptosis, necrosis, and pyroptosis. Its regulatory mechanisms include iron metabolism, fatty acid metabolism, mitochondrial respiration, and antioxidative systems eliminating lipid peroxidation, such as glutathione synthesis, selenium-dependent glutathione peroxidase 4, and ubiquinone. The disruption of cellular redox systems causes damage to the cellular membrane leading to ferroptotic cell death. Recent studies have shown that numerous pathological diseases, like tumors, neurodegenerative disorders, and ischemia-reperfusion injury are associated with ferroptosis. As such, pharmacological regulation of ferroptosis either by activation or by suppression will provide a vast potential for treatments of relevant diseases. This review will discuss the advanced progress in ferroptosis and its regulatory mechanisms from both the antioxidative and oxidative sides. In addition, the roles of ferroptosis in various tumorigenesis, development, and therapeutic strategies will be addressed, particularly to chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as the discoveries from Traditional Chinese Medicine. This review will lead us to have a comprehensive understanding of the future exploration of ferroptosis and cancer therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xiaoxuan Wang
- Dr Neher’s Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery/State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China
| | - Zicheng Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
| | - Lijuan Ma
- Dr Neher’s Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery/State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China
| | - Haijie Yu
- Dr Neher’s Biophysics Laboratory for Innovative Drug Discovery/State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China
| |
Collapse
|
140
|
Identification of Ferroptosis-Related Long Noncoding RNA and Construction of a Novel Prognostic Signature for Gastric Cancer. DISEASE MARKERS 2021; 2021:7724997. [PMID: 34394774 PMCID: PMC8357526 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7724997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Background Gastric cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the digestive system. It has a poor prognosis and is clinically challenging to treat. Ferroptosis is a newly defined mode of programmed cell death. The roles and prognostic value of ferroptosis-related long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in gastric cancer remain unknown. Results In the current study, 20 ferroptosis-related lncRNAs were identified via univariate Cox analysis, least absolute shrinkage, and selection operator Cox regression analysis and used to construct a prognostic signature and classify gastric cancer patients into high-risk and low-risk groups. The signature was validated using TCGA training and testing cohorts. The risk signature was an independent prognostic indicator of survival and accurately predicted the prognoses of patients with gastric cancer. It was also associated with immune cell infiltration. Gene set enrichment analysis was used to investigate underlying mechanisms that the 20 ferroptosis-related lncRNAs were involved in. Chemosensitivity and immune checkpoint inhibitor analyses indicated that high-risk patients were more sensitive to the immune checkpoint inhibitor programmed cell death protein 1. Conclusions The important role of ferroptosis-related lncRNAs in immune infiltration identified in the current study may assist the determination of personalized prognoses and treatments in patients with gastric cancer. These 20 lncRNAs can be used as the diagnostic and prognostic markers for gastric cancer.
Collapse
|
141
|
Wang Y, Chen W, Zhu M, Xian L. Ferroptosis-Related Gene Signature and Patterns of Immune Infiltration Predict the Overall Survival in Patients With Lung Adenocarcinoma. Front Mol Biosci 2021; 8:692530. [PMID: 34395526 PMCID: PMC8360867 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2021.692530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is a malignant tumor with high heterogeneity and poor prognosis. Ferroptosis, a form of regulated cell-death–related iron, has been proven to trigger inflammation-associated immunosuppression in the tumor microenvironment, which promotes tumor growth. Therefore, the clinical prognostic value of ferroptosis-related genes in LUAD needs to be further explored. Method: In this study, we downloaded the mRNA expression profiles and corresponding clinical data of LUAD patients from the Cancer Genome Atlas database. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) Cox regression model was utilized to construct ferroptosis-related gene signature. Based on these, we established the nomograms for prognosis prediction and validated the model in the GSE72094 dataset. The cell type was identified using the CIBERSORT algorithm for estimating relative subsets of RNA transcripts, which was then used to screen significant tumor immune-infiltrating cells associated with the LUAD prognosis prediction model. Subsequently, we applied co-expression analysis to reveal the relationship between ferroptosis-related genes and significant immune cells. Results: The univariate COX regression analysis showed that 20 genes were associated with the overall survival (OS) as prognostic differentially expressed genes (DEGs) (FDR <0.05). Patients were divided into two risk groups using a 13-gene signature, with the high-risk group having a significantly worse OS than their low-risk counterparts (p < 0.001). We used receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to confirm the predictive capacity of the signature. Besides, we identified seven pairs of ferroptosis-related genes and tumor-infiltrating immune cells associated with the prognosis of LUAD patients. Conclusion: In this study, we construct a ferroptosis-related gene signature that can be used for prognostic prediction in LUAD. In addition, we reveal a potential connection between ferroptosis and tumor-infiltrating immune cells.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuxuan Wang
- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Nanning, China
| | - Weikang Chen
- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Nanning, China
| | - Minqi Zhu
- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Nanning, China
| | - Lei Xian
- Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Nanning, China
| |
Collapse
|
142
|
Hu H, Chen Y, Jing L, Zhai C, Shen L. The Link Between Ferroptosis and Cardiovascular Diseases: A Novel Target for Treatment. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:710963. [PMID: 34368260 PMCID: PMC8341300 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.710963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent cell death, which is characterized by iron overload and lipid peroxidation. Ferroptosis is distinct from apoptosis, necroptosis, autophagy, and other types of cell death in morphology and function. Ferroptosis is regulated by a variety of factors and controlled by several mechanisms, including mitochondrial activity and metabolism of iron, lipid, and amino acids. Accumulating evidence shows that ferroptosis is closely related to a majority of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, ischemia/reperfusion injury, heart failure, and atherosclerosis. This review summarizes the current status of ferroptosis and discusses ferroptosis as a potential therapeutic target for CVDs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Huilin Hu
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Zhejiang, China
| | - Yunqing Chen
- Department of Infection, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Zhejiang, China
| | - Lele Jing
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Zhejiang, China
| | - Changlin Zhai
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Zhejiang, China
| | - Liang Shen
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Zhejiang, China
| |
Collapse
|
143
|
Hong Y, Lin M, Ou D, Huang Z, Shen P. A novel ferroptosis-related 12-gene signature predicts clinical prognosis and reveals immune relevancy in clear cell renal cell carcinoma. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:831. [PMID: 34281531 PMCID: PMC8290606 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08559-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is still highly aggressive and lethal even with various therapeutic approaches. As the kidney is an iron metabolism-related organ, exploring and assessing the clinical value of ferroptosis, an iron-dependent regulated cell death, is practical and important. METHODS Prognostic ferroptosis-related differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified from the KIRC cohort in the cancer genome atlas (TCGA) database, from which a prognostic signature was established using Lasso-penalized Cox regression analysis. Each patient in the KIRC cohort and the E-MTAB-1980 cohort (from the ArrayExpress database) was assigned a calculated signature-correlated risk score and categorized to be either in the high- or low-risk group divided by the median risk score in the KIRC cohort. Then, the independent prognostic value of the signature was further assessed by Kaplan-Meier (K-M) survival, time-dependent receiver operating characteristic (ROC) and Cox regression analyses based on overall survival (OS) in both cohorts. Finally, risk-related DEGs were identified in both cohorts and subjected to enrichment analyses for Gene Ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and immune infiltration. RESULTS Among 60 ferroptosis-related genes, 32 prognostic DEGs were identified, from which we constructed a prognostic 12-gene signature with CARS1, HMGCR, CHAC1, GOT1, CD44, STEAP3, AKR1C1, CBS, DPP4, FANCD2, SLC1A5 and NCOA4. Patients in both cohorts were divided into high- and low-risk groups, which were visually distributed in two sets and had positive-risk-related mortality. The K-M survival and the ROC curves validated that the signature has prognostic value with P < 0.05 and area under the curve > 0.7 in both cohorts, respectively. Multivariate Cox regression further confirmed the risk score as an independent prognostic predictor for OS. Commonly enriched terms in GO and KEGG not only showed a high iron correlation but also, interestingly, immune relevance of 3 immune cells (macrophages, mast cells and regulatory T cells) and 1 immune-related function (antigen processing cell co-stimulation). CONCLUSION We established a novel 12 ferroptosis-related-gene signature that was proven to be an independent prognostic predictor for OS and inferred to be related to tumour immunity in ccRCC; however, the underlying mechanism is still poorly characterized and needs further exploration.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yingkai Hong
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, People's Republic of China, 515041
| | - Mingen Lin
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, People's Republic of China, 515041
| | - Dehua Ou
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, People's Republic of China, 515041
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhuangkai Huang
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, People's Republic of China, 515041
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, People's Republic of China
| | - Peilin Shen
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, People's Republic of China, 515041.
| |
Collapse
|
144
|
Liu H, Gao L, Xie T, Li J, Zhai TS, Xu Y. Identification and Validation of a Prognostic Signature for Prostate Cancer Based on Ferroptosis-Related Genes. Front Oncol 2021; 11:623313. [PMID: 34336641 PMCID: PMC8320699 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.623313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of selective cell death, is involved in the development of many cancers. However, ferroptosis related genes (FRGs) in prostate cancer (PCa) are not been well studied. In this study, we collected the mRNA expression profiles and clinical information of PCa patients from TCGA and MSKCC databases. The univariate, LASSO, and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed to construct a prognostic signature. Seven FRGs, AKR1C3, ALOXE3, ATP5MC3, CARS1, MT1G, PTGS2, and TFRC, were included to establish a risk model, which was validated in the MSKCC dataset. The results showed that the high-risk group was apparently correlated with copy number alteration load, tumor burden mutation, immune cell infiltration, mRNAsi, immunotherapy, and bicalutamide response. Moreover, we found that TFRC overexpression induced the proliferation and invasion of PCa cell lines in vitro. These results demonstrate that this risk model can accurately predict prognosis, suggesting that FRGs are promising prognostic biomarkers and potential drug targets in PCa patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Huan Liu
- Department of Urology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine in Tongji University, Shanghai, China
| | - Lei Gao
- Department of Urology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
| | - Tiancheng Xie
- Department of Urology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine in Tongji University, Shanghai, China
| | - Jie Li
- Department of Orthopedics, Jingan District Zhabei Central Hospital, Shanghai, China
| | - Ting-Shuai Zhai
- Department of Urology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine in Tongji University, Shanghai, China
| | - Yunfei Xu
- Department of Urology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, School of Medicine in Tongji University, Shanghai, China
| |
Collapse
|
145
|
Du J, Wan Z, Wang C, Lu F, Wei M, Wang D, Hao Q. Designer exosomes for targeted and efficient ferroptosis induction in cancer via chemo-photodynamic therapy. Theranostics 2021; 11:8185-8196. [PMID: 34373736 PMCID: PMC8344009 DOI: 10.7150/thno.59121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Efficient and specific induction of cell death in liver cancer is urgently needed. In this study, we aimed to design an exosome-based platform to deliver ferroptosis inducer (Erastin, Er) and photosensitizer (Rose Bengal, RB) into tumor tissues with high specificity. Methods: Exosome donor cells (HEK293T) were transfected with control or CD47-overexpressing plasmid. Exosomes were isolated and loaded with Er and RB via sonication method. Hepa1-6 cell xenograft C57BL/6 model was injected with control and engineered exosomes via tail vein. In vivo distribution of the injected exosomes was analyzed via tracking the fluorescence labeled exosomes. Photodynamic therapy was conducted by 532 nm laser irradiation. The therapeutic effects on hepatocellular carcinoma and toxic side-effects were systemically analyzed. Results: CD47 was efficiently loaded on the exosomes from the donor cells when CD47 was forced expressed by transfection. CD47 surface functionalization (ExosCD47) made the exosomes effectively escape the phagocytosis of mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS), and thus increased the distribution in tumor tissues. Erastin and RB could be effectively encapsulated into exosomes after sonication, and the drug-loaded exosomes (Er/RB@ExosCD47) strongly induced ferroptosis both in vitro and in vivo in tumor cells after irradiation of 532 nm laser. Moreover, compared with the control exosomes (Er/RB@ExosCtrl), Er/RB@ExosCD47 displayed much lower toxicity in liver. Conclusion: The engineered exosomes composed of CD47, Erastin, and Rose Bengal, induce obvious ferroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with minimized toxicity in liver and kidney. The proposed exosomes would provide a promising strategy to treat types of malignant tumors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jianbing Du
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
| | - Zhuo Wan
- Department of Hematology, Tangdu Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710038, People's Republic of China
| | - Cong Wang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Hefei, China
| | - Fan Lu
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, People's Republic of China
| | - Mengying Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, People's Republic of China
| | - Desheng Wang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
| | - Qiang Hao
- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Biotechnology Center, School of Pharmacy, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, China
| |
Collapse
|
146
|
Liu T, Luo H, Zhang J, Hu X, Zhang J. Molecular identification of an immunity- and Ferroptosis-related gene signature in non-small cell lung Cancer. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:783. [PMID: 34229636 PMCID: PMC8259362 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08541-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Lung cancer is one of the dominant causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of programmed cell death, plays a key role in cancer immunotherapy. However, the role of immunity- and ferroptosis-related gene signatures in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remain unclear. Methods RNA-seq data and clinical information pertaining to NSCLC were collected from The Cancer Genome Atlas dataset. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed to identify ferroptosis-related genes. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) model was established for sensitivity and specificity evaluation. Gene ontology enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analyses were performed to explore the function roles of differentially expressed genes. Results A signature composed of five ferroptosis-related genes was established to stratify patients into high- and low-risk subgroups. In comparison with patients in the low-risk group, those in the high-risk one showed significantly poor overall survival in the training and validation cohorts (P < 0.05). Multivariate Cox regression analysis indicated risk score to be an independent predictor of overall survival (P < 0.01). Further, the 1-, 2-, and 3-year ROCs were 0.623 vs. 0.792 vs. 0.635, 0.644 vs. 0.792 vs. 0.634, and 0.631 vs. 0.641 vs. 0.666 in one training and two validation cohorts, respectively. Functional analysis revealed that immune-related pathways were enriched and associated with abnormal activation of immune cells. Conclusions We identified five immunity- and ferroptosis-related genes that may be involved in NSCLC progression and prognosis. Targeting ferroptosis-related genes seems to be an alternative to clinical therapy for NSCLC. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12885-021-08541-w.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Taisheng Liu
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Institute of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510095, P. R. China
| | - Honglian Luo
- College of Oncology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, P. R. China
| | - Jinye Zhang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Institute of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510095, P. R. China
| | - Xiaoshan Hu
- Internal Medicine of Oncology, Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Institute of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 510095, P. R. China
| | - Jian Zhang
- Department of Radiation Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Institute of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou, 510095, P. R. China.
| |
Collapse
|
147
|
Yang Y, Bai L, Liao W, Feng M, Zhang M, Wu Q, Zhou K, Wen F, Lei W, Zhang N, Huang J, Li Q. The role of non-apoptotic cell death in the treatment and drug-resistance of digestive tumors. Exp Cell Res 2021; 405:112678. [PMID: 34171351 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2021.112678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Tumor cell apoptosis evasion is one of the main reasons for easy metastasis occurrence, chemotherapy resistance, and the low five-year survival rate of digestive system tumors. Current research has shown that non-apoptotic cell death plays an important role in tumors of the digestive system. Therefore, increasing the proportion of non-apoptotic tumor cells is one of the effective methods of improving therapeutic efficacies for digestive system tumors. Non-apoptotic cell death modes mainly include autophagic cell death, pyroptosis, ferroptosis, in addition to other cell death modes. This review covers a systematic review relating to the research progress made into autophagic cell death, pyroptosis, ferroptosis, and other cell death modes in the treatment of digestive system tumors. It also highlights how treatment is a reasonable prospect based on clinical experience and provides reliable guidance for the further development of digestive system tumor treatments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yang Yang
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - LiangLiang Bai
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - Weiting Liao
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - Mingyang Feng
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - Mengxi Zhang
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - Qiuji Wu
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - Kexun Zhou
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - Feng Wen
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - Wanting Lei
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - Nan Zhang
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - Jiaxing Huang
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
| | - Qiu Li
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
| |
Collapse
|
148
|
Asperti M, Bellini S, Grillo E, Gryzik M, Cantamessa L, Ronca R, Maccarinelli F, Salvi A, De Petro G, Arosio P, Mitola S, Poli M. H-ferritin suppression and pronounced mitochondrial respiration make Hepatocellular Carcinoma cells sensitive to RSL3-induced ferroptosis. Free Radic Biol Med 2021; 169:294-303. [PMID: 33892112 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2021.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
Ferroptosis is a form of regulated cell death dependent on iron, reactive oxygen species and characterized by the accumulation of lipid peroxides. It can be experimentally initiated by chemicals, such as erastin and RSL3, that modulate GPX4 activity, the cellular antioxidant machinery that avert lipid peroxidation. The study aimed to investigate mitochondrial respiration and ferritin function as biomarkers of ferroptosis sensitivity of HepG2 and HA22T/VGH, two Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) cell line models. Cell viability was determined by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, labile iron levels were determined using Calcein-AM fluorescence microscopy, ferritin, glutathione and lipid peroxidation were assayed with commercially available kits. The Seahorse assay was used to investigate mitochondrial function in the cells. The study shows that highly differentiated HepG2 cells were more sensitive to RSL3-induced ferroptosis than the poorly differentiated HA22T/VGH (HCC) cell line (RSL3 IC50 0.07 μM in HepG2 vs 0.3 μM in HA22T/VGH). Interestingly, HepG2 exhibited higher mitochondrial respiration and lower glycolytic activity than HA22T/VGH and were more sensitive to RSL3-induced ferroptosis, indicating a mitochondrial-specific mechanism of action of RSL3. Interestingly, iron metabolism seems to be involved in this different sensitivity, specifically, the downregulation of H-ferritin (but not of L-subunit), makes HA22T/VGH more sensitive toward both RSL3-and iron-induced ferroptosis. Hence only the H-ferritin seems involved in the protection from this cell death process.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Michela Asperti
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
| | - Sonia Bellini
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
| | - Elisabetta Grillo
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
| | - Magdalena Gryzik
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
| | - Luca Cantamessa
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
| | - Roberto Ronca
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
| | - Federica Maccarinelli
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
| | - Alessandro Salvi
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
| | - Giuseppina De Petro
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
| | - Paolo Arosio
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
| | - Stefania Mitola
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
| | - Maura Poli
- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
| |
Collapse
|
149
|
Bao Z, Hua L, Ye Y, Wang D, Li C, Xie Q, Wakimoto H, Ye G, Ji J. MEF2C silencing downregulates NF2 and E-cadherin and enhances Erastin-induced ferroptosis in meningioma. Neuro Oncol 2021; 23:2014-2027. [PMID: 33984142 DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noab114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Ferroptosis, a programmed cell death characterized by lipid peroxidation, is implicated in various diseases including cancer. Although cell density-dependent E-cadherin and Merlin/Neurofibromin (NF2) loss can modulate ferroptosis, the role of ferroptosis and its potential link to NF2 status and E-cadherin expression in meningioma remain unknown. METHODS Relationship between ferroptosis modulators expression and NF2 mutational status was examined in 35 meningiomas (10 NF2 loss and 25 NF2 wildtype). The impact of NF2 and E-cadherin on ferroptosis were examined by LDH release, lipid peroxidation and western blot assays in IOMM-Lee, CH157 and patient-derived meningioma cell models. Luciferase reporter and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays were used to assess the ability of MEF2C (myocyte enhancer factor 2C) to drive expression of NF2 and CDH1 (E-cadherin). Therapeutic efficacy of Erastin-induced ferroptosis was tested in xenograft mouse models. RESULTS Meningioma cells with NF2 inactivation were susceptible to Erastin-induced ferroptosis. Meningioma cells grown at higher density increased expression of E-Cadherin, which suppressed Erastin-induced ferroptosis. Maintaining NF2 and E-cadherin inhibited ferroptosis-related lipid peroxidation and meningioma cell death. MEF2C was found to drive the expression of both NF2 and E-cadherin. MEF2C silencing enhanced Erastin-induced ferroptotic meningioma cell death and lipid peroxidation levels in vitro, which was limited by forced expression of MEF2C targets, NF2 and E-Cadherin. In vivo, anti-meningioma effect of Erastin was augmented by MEF2C knockdown and was counteracted by NF2 or E-Cadherin. CONCLUSIONS NF2 loss and low E-cadherin create susceptibility to ferroptosis in meningioma. MEF2C could be a new molecular target in ferroptosis-inducing therapies for meningioma.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhongyuan Bao
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Lingyang Hua
- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Yangfan Ye
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Daijun Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Chong Li
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
| | - Qing Xie
- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Hiroaki Wakimoto
- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
| | - Gong Ye
- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Critical Care Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
| | - Jing Ji
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
| |
Collapse
|
150
|
Sokolov AS, Nekrasov PV, Shaposhnikov MV, Moskalev AA. Hydrogen sulfide in longevity and pathologies: Inconsistency is malodorous. Ageing Res Rev 2021; 67:101262. [PMID: 33516916 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2021.101262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is one of the biologically active gases (gasotransmitters), which plays an important role in various physiological processes and aging. Its production in the course of methionine and cysteine catabolism and its degradation are finely balanced, and impairment of H2S homeostasis is associated with various pathologies. Despite the strong geroprotective action of exogenous H2S in C. elegans, there are controversial effects of hydrogen sulfide and its donors on longevity in other models, as well as on stress resistance, age-related pathologies and aging processes, including regulation of senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) and senescent cell anti-apoptotic pathways (SCAPs). Here we discuss that the translation potential of H2S as a geroprotective compound is influenced by a multiplicity of its molecular targets, pleiotropic biological effects, and the overlapping ranges of toxic and beneficial doses. We also consider the challenges of the targeted delivery of H2S at the required dose. Along with this, the complexity of determining the natural levels of H2S in animal and human organs and their ambiguous correlations with longevity are reviewed.
Collapse
|