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Habib S, Osborn G, Willsmore Z, Chew MW, Jakubow S, Fitzpatrick A, Wu Y, Sinha K, Lloyd-Hughes H, Geh JLC, MacKenzie-Ross AD, Whittaker S, Sanz-Moreno V, Lacy KE, Karagiannis SN, Adams R. Tumor associated macrophages as key contributors and targets in current and future therapies for melanoma. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2024; 20:895-911. [PMID: 38533720 DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2024.2326626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Despite the success of immunotherapies for melanoma in recent years, there remains a significant proportion of patients who do not yet derive benefit from available treatments. Immunotherapies currently licensed for clinical use target the adaptive immune system, focussing on Tcell interactions and functions. However, the most prevalent immune cells within the tumor microenvironment (TME) of melanoma are macrophages, a diverse immune cell subset displaying high plasticity, to which no current therapies are yet directly targeted. Macrophages have been shown not only to activate the adaptive immune response, and enhance cancer cell killing, but, when influenced by factors within the TME of melanoma, these cells also promote melanoma tumorigenesis and metastasis. AREAS COVERED We present a review of the most up-to-date literatureavailable on PubMed, focussing on studies from within the last 10 years. We also include data from ongoing and recent clinical trials targeting macrophages in melanoma listed on clinicaltrials.gov. EXPERT OPINION Understanding the multifaceted role of macrophages in melanoma, including their interactions with immune and cancer cells, the influence of current therapies on macrophage phenotype and functions and how macrophages could be targeted with novel treatment approaches, are all critical for improving outcomes for patients with melanoma.
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- Shabana Habib
- St. John's Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- St. John's Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- St. John's Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- St. John's Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- St. John's Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- St. John's Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences, King's College London, London, UK
- Oncology Department, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK
- Breast Cancer Now Research Unit, School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, Innovation Hub, Guy's Hospital, London, UK
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- St. John's Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences, King's College London, London, UK
- Oncology Department, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK
- Peter Gorer Department of Immunobiology, School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, England
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' Hospitals, London, England
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- St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, England
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' Hospitals, London, England
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- St. John's Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- The Breast Cancer Now Toby Robins Research Centre, Division of Breast Cancer Research, The Institute of Cancer Research, London
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- St. John's Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- St. John's Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences, King's College London, London, UK
- Breast Cancer Now Research Unit, School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, Innovation Hub, Guy's Hospital, London, UK
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- St. John's Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Song Z, Wu DD, Fan WZ, Wu MJ, Miao HF, Du JH, Zhang H, Jiang DR, Zhang YQ. A real-world study of tyrosine kinase inhibitors plus anti-PD-1 immunotherapy with or without chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma patients with main portal vein invasion. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2024; 49:2650-2658. [PMID: 38977489 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-024-04490-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although systemic therapies are recommended for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with main portal vein (MPV) invasion and preserved liver function, the outcome is limited. In the real-world, chemoembolization is a commonly used local treatment for advanced HCC. PURPOSE To evaluate whether the additional chemoembolization treatment yields survival benefits compared to systemic therapy for HCC patients with MPV invasion and preserved liver function (Child-Pugh score ≤ B7) in a real-world study from multiple centers. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between January 2020 and December 2022, 91 consecutive HCC patients with MPV invasion who received either systemic medical therapy (i.e., tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) plus anti-PD-1 immunotherapy, S group, n = 43) or in combination with chemoembolization treatment (S-T group, n = 48) from five centers were enrolled in the study. The primary outcome was overall survival (OS), and the secondary outcomes were progression-free survival (PFS) and treatment response. Adverse events (AEs) related to treatment were also recorded. Survival curves were constructed with the Kaplan-Meier method and compared using the log-rank test. RESULTS The baseline characteristics were comparable between the two groups. The mean number of chemoembolization sessions per patient was 2.1 (range 1-3). The median OS was 10.0 months and 8.0 months in the S-T group and S group, respectively (P = 0.254). The median PFS between the two groups was similar (4.0 months vs. 4.0 months, P = 0.404). The disease control rate between the S-T and S groups were comparable (60.4% vs. 62.8%, P = 0.816). Although no chemoembolization-related deaths occurred, 13 grade 3-4 AEs occurred in the S-T group. CONCLUSIONS The results of the real-world study demonstrated that additional chemoembolization treatment did not yield survival benefits compared to TKIs plus anti-PD-1 immunotherapy for the overall patients with advanced HCC and MPV invasion.
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- Ze Song
- Department of Oncology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 628 Zhenyuan Road, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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- Department of Interventional Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Huizhou Municipal Centre Hospital, Office of GCP, Huizhou, China
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 628 Zhenyuan Road, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 628 Zhenyuan Road, Shenzhen, 518107, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, No. 53 Xiangchun Road, Changsha, 410008, China.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 628 Zhenyuan Road, Shenzhen, 518107, China.
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Yin Y, Feng W, Chen J, Chen X, Wang G, Wang S, Xu X, Nie Y, Fan D, Wu K, Xia L. Immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment in the progression, metastasis, and therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma: from bench to bedside. Exp Hematol Oncol 2024; 13:72. [PMID: 39085965 PMCID: PMC11292955 DOI: 10.1186/s40164-024-00539-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly heterogeneous malignancy with high incidence, recurrence, and metastasis rates. The emergence of immunotherapy has improved the treatment of advanced HCC, but problems such as drug resistance and immune-related adverse events still exist in clinical practice. The immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME) of HCC restricts the efficacy of immunotherapy and is essential for HCC progression and metastasis. Therefore, it is necessary to elucidate the mechanisms behind immunosuppressive TME to develop and apply immunotherapy. This review systematically summarizes the pathogenesis of HCC, the formation of the highly heterogeneous TME, and the mechanisms by which the immunosuppressive TME accelerates HCC progression and metastasis. We also review the status of HCC immunotherapy and further discuss the existing challenges and potential therapeutic strategies targeting immunosuppressive TME. We hope to inspire optimizing and innovating immunotherapeutic strategies by comprehensively understanding the structure and function of immunosuppressive TME in HCC.
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- Yue Yin
- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi Province, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi Province, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi Province, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers and National Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi Province, China.
- Department of Gastroenterology, Institute of Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases, Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, Hubei Province, China.
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Ma M, Wang W, Li L, Wang X, Huang Q, Zhou C, Huang Y, Zhao G, Ye L. RBM15 facilities lung adenocarcinoma cell progression by regulating RASSF8 stability through N6 Methyladenosine modification. Transl Oncol 2024; 46:102018. [PMID: 38838436 PMCID: PMC11214523 DOI: 10.1016/j.tranon.2024.102018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 05/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Invasion and migration are the primary factors for mortality in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) patients. The precise role of RNA-binding motif protein15 (RBM15)-mediated m6A modification in LUAD is not yet fully clarified. This research aims to elucidate the mechanism of RBM15 in the invasion and migration of LUAD. Western blot and dot blot assay results showed that RBM15 and methylation levels of m6A were highly expressed in LUAD tissues. Overexpression of RBM15 by lentivirus transfection increased m6A levels and promoted the invasion, migration, and proliferation of A549 and H1734 cells. Knockdown of RBM15 by lentivirus transfection had opposite effects on m6A levels, invasion, migration, and proliferation of A549 and H1734 cells. The results of nude mouse proliferation models confirmed that RBM15 knockdown inhibited in vivo tumor proliferation . Sequencing and immunoprecipitation identified RASSF8 as an interacting protein of RBM15 involved in cell invasion and migration. RBM15-mediated m6A modification inhibited RASSF8 protein levels and increased LUAD cell invasion and migration. The rescue assays demonstrated that the regulation of RBM15 on LUAD cell invasion and migration was partially rescued by RASSF8. In conclusion, RBM15-mediated m6A modification inhibits the RASSF8 protein levels and increases cell invasion and migration. Thus, targeting the RBM15-m6A-RASSF8 axis may be a promising strategy for repressing LUAD cell invasion and migration.
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- Mingsheng Ma
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan,650118, China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yuxi, Yunnan,653100, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Taihe Hospital (Hubei University of Medicine), Shiyan, Hubei,442000, China
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- Department of Biotherapy Chemotherapy Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan,650118, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yuxi, Yunnan,653100, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan,650118, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan,650118, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan,650118, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan,650118, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan,650118, China.
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Sundararaman S, Adhilimam, Chacko J, D P, M K, Kumar JA, A S, P T, M R, Bokov DO. Noteworthy synthesis strategies and applications of metal-organic frameworks for the removal of emerging water pollutants from aqueous environment. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 362:142729. [PMID: 38971438 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were established through the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by all United Nations members. Clean water and sanitation (SDG 6) and industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG 9) are the SDGs focus of this work. Of late, various new companies delivering metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have blossomed and moved the field of adsorption utilizing MOFs to another stage. Inside this unique circumstance, this article aims to catch recent advancements in the field of MOFs and the utilizations of MOFs relate to the expulsion of arising contaminations that present huge difficulties to water quality because of their steadiness and possible damage to environments and human wellbeing. Customary water treatment techniques regularly neglect to eliminate these poisons, requiring the advancement of novel methodologies. This study overviews engineering techniques for controlling MOF characteristics for better flexibility, stability, and surface area. A current report on MOFs gathered new perspectives that are amicably discussed in emergent technologies and extreme applications towards environmental sectors. Various applications in many fields that exploit MOFs are being fostered, including gas storage, fluid separation, adsorbents, catalysis, medication delivery, and sensor utilizations. The surface area of a wide range of MOFs ranges from 103 to 104 m2/g, which exceeds the standard permeability of several material designs. MOFs with extremely durable porosity are more significant in their assortment and variety than other classes of porous materials. The work outlines the difficulties encountered in the synthesis steps and suggests ways to make use of MOFs' value in a variety of contexts. This caters to creating multivariate systems enclosed with numerous functionalities, leading to the synthesis of MOFs that offer a synergistic blend of in-built properties and exclusive applications. Additionally, the MOF-related future development opportunities and challenges are discussed.
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- Sathish Sundararaman
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 600119, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 600119, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 600119, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 600119, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, 600119, India
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- Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 602105, India.
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- Department of Sustainable Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 602105, Saveetha University, India
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- Department of Sustainable Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 602105, Saveetha University, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India
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- Institute of Pharmacy Named After A.P. Nelyubin, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8 Trubetskaya St., Bldg. 2, Moscow, 119991, Russian Federation; Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Federal Research Center of Nutrition, Biotechnology and Food Safety, 2/14 Ustyinsky pr., Moscow, 109240, Russian Federation
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Bai R, An R, Chen S, Ding W, Xue M, Zhao G, Ma Q, Shen X. Risk factors and prediction score for new-onset diabetes mellitus after liver transplantation. J Diabetes Investig 2024; 15:1105-1114. [PMID: 38641877 PMCID: PMC11292396 DOI: 10.1111/jdi.14204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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AIM New-onset diabetes mellitus is a frequent and severe complication arising after liver transplantation (LT). We aimed to identify the risk factors for new-onset diabetes mellitus after liver transplantation (NODALT) and to develop a risk prediction score system for relevant risks. METHODS We collected and analyzed data from all recipients who underwent liver transplantation at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University. The OR derived from a multiple logistic regression predicting the presence of NODALT was used to calculate the risk prediction score. The performance of the risk prediction score was externally validated in patients who were from the CLTR (China Liver Transplant Registry) database. RESULTS A total of 468 patients met the outlined criteria and finished the follow-up. Overall, NODALT was diagnosed in 115 (24.6%) patients. Age, preoperative impaired fasting glucose (IFG), postoperative fasting plasma glucose (FPG), and the length of hospital stay were significantly associated with the presence of NODALT. The risk prediction score includes age, preoperative IFG, postoperative FPG, and the length of hospital stay. The risk prediction score of the area under the receiver operating curve was 0.785 (95% CI: 0.724-0.846) in the experimental population and 0.782 (95% CI: 0.708-0.856) in the validation population. CONCLUSIONS Age at the time of transplantation, preoperative IFG, postoperative FPG, and length of hospital stay were independent predictive factors of NODALT. The use of a simple risk prediction score can identify the patients who have the highest risk of NODALT and interventions may start early.
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- Ruiping Bai
- Department of AnesthesiologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical UniversityUrumqiChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyThe Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South UniversityChangshaChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
- The Center of Pancreatic Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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Negi SK, Desai S, Faujdar G, Jaiswal S, Sahu RD, Vyas N, Priyadarshi S. The correlation between obesity and prostate volume in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A prospective cohort study. Urologia 2024; 91:512-517. [PMID: 38520295 DOI: 10.1177/03915603241240645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE/BACKGROUND Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is increasing substantial burden on health care systems. Men with high body mass index (BMI) have bigger prostate volumes (PV) with subsequent increase in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) than men with normal BMI. The purpose of this research was to investigate the correlation between Obesity and PV in patients with BPH. METHOD The study included 560 patients (50-80 years) with BPH. Weight and height measured to calculate BMI. TRUS was used to measure PV. Patient demographics such as IPSS score and prostate specific antigen (PSA) were also noted. RESULTS Patients in the study had a mean age of 65.3 ± 9.45 years and the mean BMI was 23.97 ± 4.89 kg/m2. The mean PV of each BMI group were 37.45 ± 0.81, 57.89 ± 1.52 and 77.94 ± 2.17 (ml) for normal, overweight and obese groups, respectively, and the average PV score was 57.76 ± 1.50 ml. The mean PSA score was 3.26 ± 0.94 (ng/dl) with a range of 0.6-10.4. There was significant correlation between BMI and PV (p = 0.001) as well as between BMI with PSA and IPSS (p = 0.02, 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSION The results showing strong correlation between BMI and PV also BMI with PSA and IPSS. Therefore reducing weight may lead to a lower prostate volume in the elderly stage, making LUTS less noticeable and improving quality of life.
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- Department of Urology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Urology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Urology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Urology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Urology, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Pan Z, Seto WK, Liu CJ, Mao Y, Alqahtani SA, Eslam M. A literature review of genetics and epigenetics of HCV-related hepatocellular carcinoma: translational impact. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr 2024; 13:650-661. [PMID: 39175720 PMCID: PMC11336528 DOI: 10.21037/hbsn-23-562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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Background and Objective Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) poses a significant global health burden and ranks as the fifth most prevalent cancer on a global scale. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains one of the major risk factors for HCC development. HCC is a heterogeneous disease, and the development of HCC caused by HCV is intricate and involves various factors, including genetic susceptibility, viral factors, immune response due to chronic inflammation, alcohol abuse, and metabolic dysfunction associated with fatty liver disease. In this review, we provide a comprehensive and updated review of research on the genetics and epigenetic mechanisms implicated in developing HCC associated with HCV infection. We also discuss the potential translational implications, including novel biomarkers and drugs for treatment. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted in June 2023 in PubMed and Embase databases. Key Content and Findings Recent findings indicate that a variety of genetic and epigenetic processes are involved in the pathogenesis and continue to exist even after the complete elimination of HCV. The deregulation of the epigenome has been identified as a significant factor in the deletrious effects of liver disease, especially during the initial stages when genetic alterations are uncommon. The enduring "epigenetic memory" of gene expression is believed to be regulated by epigenetic mechanisms, indicating that alterations caused by HCV infection continue to exist and are linked to the risk of development of liver cancer even after successful treatment. Systems biology analytical methods will be required to delineate the magnitude and significance of both genetic and epigenomic alterations in tumor evolution. Conclusions By facilitating a more profound understanding of these aspects, this will ultimately foster the advancement of novel therapies and ultimately improve outcomes for patients.
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- Ziyan Pan
- Storr Liver Centre, Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead Hospital and University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- State Key Laboratory of Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei
- Hepatitis Research Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) Hospital, PUMC & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Storr Liver Centre, Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead Hospital and University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Sun P, Zhang Y, Tian S, Cui K, Zhong J, Zhang C, Wang D, Zhang B, Shi X, Li Z. Analysis of efficacy and safety for the combination of tislelizumab and regorafenib in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: A prospective clinical study. J Cancer Res Ther 2024; 20:1344-1349. [PMID: 39206997 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_2376_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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BACKGROUNDS Programmed death receptor 1 (PD-1) monoclonal antibody has been approved for the first and second-line treatments of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tislelizumab + regorafenib as a second-line treatment option for advanced HCC. METHODS Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were the primary endpoints in this clinical trial comprising 28 patients with advanced HCC. The secondary endpoints included objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), and progression-free survival (PFS). RESULTS According to the mRECIST 1.1 evaluation criteria, the ORR was 28.6%. Complete and partial response were observed in 3 and 5 patients, respectively; stable disease was observed in 12 patients (DCR, 71.4%). The median PFS was 6.4 months. The incidence of grade 1-2 and 3-4 TRAEs was 57.1% and 39.3%, respectively. CONCLUSION This study suggests that tislelizumab + regorafenib can be used as a second-line treatment for advanced HCC.
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- Pengfei Sun
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, People's Hospital of Shizhong District, Shizhong District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Intervention Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Lixia District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Huaiyin District, Jinan, China
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Yu J, Yan D, Wei S, Yang L, Yi P. Efficacy and safety of TACE combined with tyrosine kinase inhibitors and camrelizumab for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: A systematic review and meta‑analysis. Oncol Lett 2024; 28:401. [PMID: 38979553 PMCID: PMC11228926 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2024.14534] [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: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) combined with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and camrelizumab (collectively: T-T-C) is a novel treatment strategy for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of T-T-C compared with TACE combined with TKIs only (T-T) in the treatment of patients with unresectable HCC. A systematic literature search was conducted on T-T and T-T-C using PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library. Data regarding the clinical outcome, including overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), tumor response and adverse events (AEs), were independently extracted and analyzed by two researchers using standardized protocols. In total, 7 cohort studies, including 1,798 patients (T-T-C, 838; T-T, 960), were included in the meta-analysis. The results of the present study demonstrated that the T-T-C group had significantly prolonged OS [hazard ratio (HR), 0.38; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.29-0.50; I2=61.5%; P=0.016)] and PFS (HR, 0.37; 95% CI, 0.30-0.46; I2=44.5%; P=0.109), and showed significantly higher objective response rates [risk ratio (RR), 0.82; 95% CI, 0.69-0.96; I2=25.1%; P=0.237)] and slightly higher disease control rates without a significant difference (RR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.89-1.03; I2=0.0%; P=0.969). In addition, grade 3/4 AEs were more common in the T-T group, including hypertension (RR, 1.15; 95% CI, 0.85-1.56), vomiting or nausea (RR, 0.88; 95% CI, 0.44-1.76) and pain (RR, 0.74; 95% CI, 0.45-1.21); however, these results were not statistically significant. In conclusion, compared with T-T combination therapy, T-T-C demonstrated a notable advantage in terms of OS, PFS, ORR and DCR in patients with unresectable HCC. For manageable AEs, although the results were not statistically significant, the incidence of AEs in the T-T group was higher than that in the T-T-C group in terms of event probability.
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- Jiahui Yu
- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreas II, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreas II, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreas II, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreas II, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreas II, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000, P.R. China
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Zha X, Gao Z, Li M, Xia X, Mao Z, Wang S. Insight into the regulatory mechanism of m 6A modification: From MAFLD to hepatocellular carcinoma. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 177:116966. [PMID: 38906018 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024] Open
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In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the incidence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), which has been attributed to the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. MAFLD affects more than one-third of adults worldwide, making it the most prevalent liver disease globally. Moreover, MAFLD is considered a significant risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with MAFLD-related HCC cases increasing. Approximately 1 in 6 HCC patients are believed to have MAFLD, and nearly 40 % of these HCC patients do not progress to cirrhosis, indicating direct transformation from MAFLD to HCC. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is commonly distributed in eukaryotic mRNA and plays a crucial role in normal development and disease progression, particularly in tumors. Numerous studies have highlighted the close association between abnormal m6A modification and cellular metabolic alterations, underscoring its importance in the onset and progression of MAFLD. However, the specific impact of m6A modification on the progression of MAFLD to HCC remains unclear. Can targeting m6A effectively halt the progression of MAFLD-related HCC? In this review, we investigated the pivotal role of abnormal m6A modification in the transition from MAFLD to HCC, explored the potential of m6A modification as a therapeutic target for MAFLD-related HCC, and proposed possible directions for future investigations.
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- Xuan Zha
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China; Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China; Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.
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Wang ZB, Liu JY, Jiang SL, Zhuo W, Xie P, Dai WT, Mao XY, Liu ZQ. Unveiling the shield: Troglitazone's impact on epilepsy-induced nerve injury through ferroptosis inhibition. CNS Neurosci Ther 2024; 30:e14911. [PMID: 39145422 PMCID: PMC11325165 DOI: 10.1111/cns.14911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Epilepsy is a widespread central nervous system disorder with an estimated 50 million people affected globally. It is characterized by a bimodal incidence peak among infants and the elderly and is influenced by a variety of risk factors, including a significant genetic component. Despite the use of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs), drug-refractory epilepsy develops in about one-third of patients, highlighting the need for alternative therapeutic approaches. AIMS The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of troglitazone (TGZ) in epilepsy and to explore the potential mechanisms underlying its action. METHODS We employed both in vitro and in vivo models to assess TGZ's effects. The in vitro model involved glutamate-induced toxicity in HT22 mouse hippocampal neurons, while the in vivo model used kainic acid (KA) to induce epilepsy in mice. A range of methods, including Hoechst/PI staining, CCK-8 assay, flow cytometry, RT-PCR analysis, Nissl staining, scanning electron microscopy, and RNA sequencing, were utilized to assess various parameters such as cellular damage, viability, lipid-ROS levels, mitochondrial membrane potential, mRNA expression, seizure grade, and mitochondrial morphology. RESULTS Our results indicate that TGZ, at doses of 5 or 20 mg/kg/day, significantly reduces KA-induced seizures and neuronal damage in mice by inhibiting the process of ferroptosis. Furthermore, TGZ was found to prevent changes in mitochondrial morphology. In the glutamate-induced HT22 cell damage model, 2.5 μM TGZ effectively suppressed neuronal ferroptosis, as shown by a reduction in lipid-ROS accumulation, a decrease in mitochondrial membrane potential, and an increase in PTGS2 expression. The anti-ferroptotic effect of TGZ was confirmed in an erastin-induced HT22 cell damage model as well. Additionally, TGZ reversed the upregulation of Plaur expression in HT22 cells treated with glutamate or erastin. The downregulation of Plaur expression was found to alleviate seizures and reduce neuronal damage in the mouse hippocampus. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that troglitazone has significant therapeutic potential in the treatment of epilepsy by reducing epileptic seizures and the associated brain damage through the inhibition of neuronal ferroptosis. The downregulation of Plaur expression plays a crucial role in TGZ's anti-ferroptotic effect, offering a promising avenue for the development of new epilepsy treatments.
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- Zhi-Bin Wang
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
- Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics of Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics of Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, P.R. China
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Fan QQ, Tian H, Cheng JX, Zou JB, Luan F, Qiao JX, Zhang D, Tian Y, Zhai BT, Guo DY. Research progress of sorafenib drug delivery system in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma: An update. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 177:117118. [PMID: 39002440 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most prevalent malignant tumors in the contemporary era, representing a significant global health concern. Early HCC patients have mild symptoms or are asymptomatic, which promotes the onset and progression of the disease. Moreover, advanced HCC is insensitive to chemotherapy, making traditional clinical treatment unable to block cancer development. Sorafenib (SFB) is a first-line targeted drug for advanced HCC patients with anti-angiogenesis and anti-tumor cell proliferation effects. However, the efficacy of SFB is constrained by its off-target distribution, rapid metabolism, and multi-drug resistance. In recent years, nanoparticles based on a variety of materials have been demonstrated to enhance the targeting and therapeutic efficacy of SFB against HCC. Concurrently, the advent of joint drug delivery systems has furnished crucial empirical evidence for reversing SFB resistance. This review will summarize the application of nanotechnology in the field of HCC treatment over the past five years. It will focus on the research progress of SFB delivery systems combined with multiple therapeutic modalities in HCC treatment.
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- Qiang-Qiang Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 712046, China
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- Xi'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 710021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 712046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 712046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 712046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 712046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 712046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 712046, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 712046, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Characteristic Qin Medicine Resources (Cultivation), and Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Fundamentals and New Drugs Research, and Shaanxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Chinese Medicinal Resources Industrialization, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 712046, China.
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He C, Shen W, Lin Z, Hu Z, Li H, Chen H, Yang M, Yang X, Zhuo J, Pan L, Wei X, Zhuang L, Zheng S, Lu D, Xu X. Model for end-stage liver disease-dependent prognostic capacity of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio following liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma. Transpl Immunol 2024; 85:102071. [PMID: 38866187 DOI: 10.1016/j.trim.2024.102071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND To improve liver organ allocation, the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score was adopted in candidates reflecting the severity of liver disease and the physical condition of patients. Inflammatory markers are prognostic factors for various cancers and play prognostic roles in patients after liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Researchers focused more on pre-LT inflammatory markers, while the role of dynamic change of these inflammatory markers is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to estimate the prognostic value of pre-LT and post-LT inflammatory markers. MATERIAL AND METHODS We collected the pre-LT complete blood count and the post-LT result with highest count of white blood cells within 48 h. Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio and systemic immune-inflammation index were calculated, and their prognostic roles were analyzed for their MELD scores. RESULTS This retrospective two-center cohort study enrolled 290 patients after LT for HCC. Multivariate analysis identified pre-LT PLR as independent risk factor for recurrence-free survival (RFS) [HR (95%CI): 1.002 (1.000-1.003), p = 0.023]. A high pre-LT PLR or post-LT PLR were associated with poorer RFS (p < 0.001 and p = 0.004, respectively). Based on the MELD scores, the pre-LT PLR value was able to predict the RFS in high MELD group (p < 0.001) but had no predictive power in low MELD group (p = 0.076). On the contrary, the post-LT PLR value was better to predict the overall RFS value in low MELD group (p = 0.007) but could not predict the overall RFS value in high MELD group (p = 0.136). CONCLUSIONS Both pre-LT PLR and post-LT PLR demonstrated prognostic value in patients following LT for HCC. Monitoring PLR values based on the MELD score can improve the predictive prognosis and more effectively guide the individual decisions for the postoperative intervention.
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- Chiyu He
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Shulan (Hangzhou) Hospital, Hangzhou, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Key Laboratory of Integrated Oncology and Intelligent Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Hangzhou First People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, China; Department of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Shulan (Hangzhou) Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Shulan (Hangzhou) Hospital, Hangzhou, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, China; Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, China; Department of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, China; School of Clinical Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
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Jiang L, Liang R, Luo Q, Chen Z, Song G. Targeting FTO suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma by inhibiting ERBB3 and TUBB4A expression. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 226:116375. [PMID: 38906227 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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Fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO) is an N6-methyladenosine (m6A) demethylase and plays critical oncogenic roles in multiple cancers. Here we show that FTO is an effective target in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). FTO is highly expressed in patients with HCC. Genetic depletion of Fto dramatically attenuated HCC progression in mice. Pharmacological inhibition of FTO by FB23/FB23-2 markedly suppressed the proliferation and migration of HCC cell lines in vitro and inhibited HCC tumorigenicity in xeno-transplanted mice. Mechanistically, FB23-2 suppressed the expression of Erb-b2 receptor tyrosine kinase 3 (ERBB3) and human tubulin beta class Iva (TUBB4A) by increasing the m6A level in these mRNA transcripts. The decrease in ERBB3 expression resulted in the inhibition of Akt-mTOR signaling, which subsequently impaired the proliferation and survival of HCC cells. Moreover, FB23-2 disturbed the stability of the tubulin cytoskeleton, whereas overexpression of TUBB4A rescued the migration of HCC cells. Collectively, our study demonstrates that FTO plays a critical role in HCC by maintaining the proliferation and migration of cells and highlights the potential of FTO inhibitors for targeting HCC.
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- Lingli Jiang
- College of Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Department of Radiological Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- College of Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
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Amadeo E, Foti S, Camera S, Rossari F, Persano M, Lo Prinzi F, Vitiello F, Casadei-Gardini A, Rimini M. Developing targeted therapeutics for hepatocellular carcinoma: a critical assessment of promising phase II agents. Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2024; 33:839-849. [PMID: 39039690 DOI: 10.1080/13543784.2024.2377321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the first for primary liver tumors. In recent years greater therapeutic advancement was represented by employment of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) either in monotherapy or in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). AREAS COVERED Major attention was given to target therapies in the last couple of years, especially in those currently under phase II trials. Priority was given either to combinations of novel ICI and TKIs or those targeting alternative mutations of major carcinogenic pathways. EXPERT OPINION As TKIs are playing a more crucial role in HCC therapeutic strategies, it is fundamental to further expand molecular testing and monitoring of acquired resistances. Despite the recent advancement in both laboratory and clinical studies, further research is necessary to face the discrepancy in clinical practice.
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- Elisabeth Amadeo
- Department of Oncology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute Hospital, Milan, Italy
- San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-Tiget), IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, University and University Hospital of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Operative Research Unit of Oncology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute Hospital, Milan, Italy
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Nian Z, Deng M, Ye L, Tong X, Xu Y, Xu Y, Chen R, Wang Y, Mao F, Xu C, Lu R, Mao Y, Xu H, Shen X, Xue X, Guo G. RNA epigenetic modifications in digestive tract cancers: Friends or foes. Pharmacol Res 2024; 206:107280. [PMID: 38914382 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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Digestive tract cancers are among the most common malignancies worldwide and have high incidence and mortality rates. Thus, the discovery of more effective diagnostic and therapeutic targets is urgently required. The development of technologies to accurately detect RNA modification has led to the identification of numerous RNA chemical modifications in humans (epitranscriptomics) that are involved in the occurrence and development of digestive tract cancers. RNA modifications can cooperatively regulate gene expression to facilitate normal physiological functions of the digestive system. However, the dysfunction of relevant RNA-modifying enzymes ("writers," "erasers," and "readers") can lead to the development of digestive tract cancers. Consequently, targeting dysregulated enzyme activity could represent a potent therapeutic strategy for the treatment of digestive tract cancers. In this review, we summarize the most widely studied roles and mechanisms of RNA modifications (m6A, m1A, m5C, m7G, A-to-I editing, pseudouridine [Ψ]) in relation to digestive tract cancers, highlight the crosstalk between RNA modifications, and discuss their roles in the interactions between the digestive system and microbiota during carcinogenesis. The clinical significance of novel therapeutic methods based on RNA-modifying enzymes is also discussed. This review will help guide future research into digestive tract cancers that are resistant to current therapeutics.
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- Zekai Nian
- Second Clinical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Wenzhou Collaborative Innovation Center of Gastrointestinal Cancer in Basic Research and Precision Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Cancer-related Pathogens and Immunity, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Wenzhou Collaborative Innovation Center of Gastrointestinal Cancer in Basic Research and Precision Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Cancer-related Pathogens and Immunity, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of public administration, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China
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- Research Center of Fluid Machinery Engineering & Technology, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Second Clinical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Second Clinical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Wenzhou Collaborative Innovation Center of Gastrointestinal Cancer in Basic Research and Precision Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Cancer-related Pathogens and Immunity, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- First Clinical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Ophthalmology College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Ophthalmology College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
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- Wenzhou Collaborative Innovation Center of Gastrointestinal Cancer in Basic Research and Precision Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Cancer-related Pathogens and Immunity, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
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- Wenzhou Collaborative Innovation Center of Gastrointestinal Cancer in Basic Research and Precision Medicine, Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Cancer-related Pathogens and Immunity, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Molecular Virology and Immunology, Institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
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Huang HX, Zhong PY, Li P, Peng SJ, Ding XJ, Cai XL, Chen JH, Zhu X, Lu ZH, Tao XY, Liu YY, Chen L. Development and Validation of a Carbohydrate Metabolism-Related Model for Predicting Prognosis and Immune Landscape in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients. Curr Med Sci 2024; 44:771-788. [PMID: 39096475 DOI: 10.1007/s11596-024-2886-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The activities and products of carbohydrate metabolism are involved in key processes of cancer. However, its relationship with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is unclear. METHODS The cancer genome atlas (TCGA)-HCC and ICGC-LIRI-JP datasets were acquired via public databases. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between HCC and control samples in the TCGA-HCC dataset were identified and overlapped with 355 carbohydrate metabolism-related genes (CRGs) to obtain differentially expressed CRGs (DE-CRGs). Then, univariate Cox and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) analyses were applied to identify risk model genes, and HCC samples were divided into high/low-risk groups according to the median risk score. Next, gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) was performed on the risk model genes. The sensitivity of the risk model to immunotherapy and chemotherapy was also explored. RESULTS A total of 8 risk model genes, namely, G6PD, PFKFB4, ACAT1, ALDH2, ACYP1, OGDHL, ACADS, and TKTL1, were identified. Moreover, the risk score, cancer status, age, and pathologic T stage were strongly associated with the prognosis of HCC patients. Both the stromal score and immune score had significant negative/positive correlations with the risk score, reflecting the important role of the risk model in immunotherapy sensitivity. Furthermore, the stromal and immune scores had significant negative/positive correlations with risk scores, reflecting the important role of the risk model in immunotherapy sensitivity. Eventually, we found that high-/low-risk patients were more sensitive to 102 drugs, suggesting that the risk model exhibited sensitivity to chemotherapy drugs. The results of the experiments in HCC tissue samples validated the expression of the risk model genes. CONCLUSION Through bioinformatic analysis, we constructed a carbohydrate metabolism-related risk model for HCC, contributing to the prognosis prediction and treatment of HCC patients.
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- Hong-Xiang Huang
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
- Jiangxi Institute of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Oncology, Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Jiangxi Institute of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Jiangxi Institute of Respiratory Disease, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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Vujic E, Ferguson SS, Brouwer KLR. Effects of PFAS on human liver transporters: implications for health outcomes. Toxicol Sci 2024; 200:213-227. [PMID: 38724241 DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfae061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become internationally recognized over the past three decades as persistent organic pollutants used in the production of various consumer and industrial goods. Research efforts continue to gauge the risk that historically used, and newly produced, PFAS may cause to human health. Numerous studies report toxic effects of PFAS on the human liver as well as increased serum cholesterol levels in adults. A major concern with PFAS, also dubbed "forever chemicals," is that they accumulate in the liver and kidney and persist in serum. The mechanisms responsible for their disposition and excretion in humans are poorly understood. A better understanding of the interaction of PFAS with liver transporters, as it pertains to the disposition of PFAS and other xenobiotics, could provide mechanistic insight into human health effects and guide efforts toward risk assessment of compounds in development. This review summarizes the current state of the literature on the emerging relationships (eg, substrates, inhibitors, modulators of gene expression) between PFAS and specific hepatic transporters. The adaptive and toxicological responses of hepatocytes to PFAS that reveal linkages to pathologies and epidemiological findings are highlighted. The evidence suggests that our understanding of the molecular landscape of PFAS must improve to determine their impact on the expression and function of hepatocyte transporters that play a key role in PFAS or other xenobiotic disposition. From here, we can assess what role these changes may have in documented human health outcomes.
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- Ena Vujic
- Curriculum in Toxicology & Environmental Medicine, School of Medicine, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Translational Toxicology, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
- Curriculum in Toxicology & Environmental Medicine, School of Medicine, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Xu T, Lyu L, Zheng J, Li L. Advances in omics-based biomarker discovery for biliary tract malignancy Diagnosis:A narrative review. Mol Cell Probes 2024; 76:101970. [PMID: 38964426 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcp.2024.101970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Biliary tract neoplasms, which originate from the intrahepatic or extrahepatic biliary epithelium, are relatively rare but diagnostically challenging types of tumours, and their morbidity and mortality have increased in recent years. Due to ineffective early diagnostic methods, once detected, patients are in an advanced stage with a poor prognosis and few treatment options. With the development of omics technologies, the associations between microorganisms, bile acid and salts, noncoding RNAs and biliary tract malignancies have been gradually revealed, providing new methods for the discovery of diagnostic biomarkers. Here, we review the research advances in microbiomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and proteomics in the discovery of diagnostic biomarkers for biliary tract malignancies.
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- Tao Xu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 102200, China.
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 102200, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 102200, China.
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Liu X, Lu Y, Zhou W, Peng T, Zhou J, Bi H, Xia F, Chen X. Chinese Multidisciplinary Expert Consensus on Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Based Combination Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (2023 Edition). Liver Cancer 2024; 13:355-375. [PMID: 39114757 PMCID: PMC11305662 DOI: 10.1159/000535496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Background Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-based combination therapy modalities for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) have achieved significant efficacy in clinical research and practice and have become the mainstay for the treatment of unresectable HCC. Summary To better help clinicians use combination immunotherapy drugs and regimens rationally, effectively, and safely, the editorial board facilitated a discussion with multidisciplinary experts in the field, adopted the "Delphi" consensus formation method, and finally revised and completed the "Chinese Multidisciplinary Expert Consensus on the Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs)-Based Combination Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (2023 Edition)" on the basis of the 2021 edition. Key Messages This consensus primarily focuses on the principles and methods of clinical practice of combination therapy based on ICIs, aiming to summarize the recommendations for clinical application based on the latest research and expert experience and provide application guidance for clinicians.
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- Xiufeng Liu
- Department of Medical Oncology of PLA Cancer Center, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Comprehensive Liver Cancer Center, 5th Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Third Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Division of Hepatobiliopancreatic Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Hospital Affiliated to Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Hospital Affiliated to Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Hu R, Liao P, Xu B, Qiu Y, Zhang H, Li Y. N6-methyladenosine RNA modifications: a potential therapeutic target for AML. Ann Hematol 2024; 103:2601-2612. [PMID: 37548690 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-023-05302-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A) RNA modification has recently emerged as an essential regulator of normal and malignant hematopoiesis. As a reversible epigenetic modification found in messenger RNAs and non-coding RNAs, m6A affects the fate of the modified RNA molecules. It is essential in most vital bioprocesses, contributing to cancer development. Here, we review the up-to-date knowledge of the pathological functions and underlying molecular mechanism of m6A modifications in normal hematopoiesis, leukemia pathogenesis, and drug response/resistance. At last, we discuss the critical role of m6A in immune response, the therapeutic potential of targeting m6A regulators, and the possible combination therapy for AML.
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MESH Headings
- Humans
- Adenosine/analogs & derivatives
- Adenosine/metabolism
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/genetics
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/therapy
- Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute/drug therapy
- Epigenesis, Genetic
- Hematopoiesis/genetics
- RNA, Neoplasm/genetics
- RNA, Neoplasm/metabolism
- Molecular Targeted Therapy
- Animals
- Drug Resistance, Neoplasm/genetics
- RNA Processing, Post-Transcriptional
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- Rong Hu
- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
- Bioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory), Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
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Ismy J, Khalilullah SA, Maulana R, Hidayatullah F. A potential treatment for erectile dysfunction: Effect of platelet-rich plasma administration on axon and collagen regeneration in cavernous nerve injury. NARRA J 2024; 4:e880. [PMID: 39280316 PMCID: PMC11391956 DOI: 10.52225/narra.v4i2.880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/18/2024]
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Recent studies highlighted the role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in progenitor cell homing, migration, and nerve cell regeneration while also inhibiting fibrosis and apoptosis in cavernous nerve injury (CNI). The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of PRP administration on axon and collagen regeneration in CNI. A true experimental study using a post-test-only control group design was conducted. Twenty-five male Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus), weighing 200-300 grams, were divided into five groups: two control groups (sham procedure and negative control), and three experimental groups receiving local PRP, intraperitoneal PRP, and a combination of local and intraperitoneal PRP. The cavernous nerve was injured with a hemostasis clamp for one minute before 200 µL of 200 PRP was injected locally, intraperitoneally, or both, depending on the group. After four weeks, the rats were euthanized, tissue segments (2 mm) from each cavernous nerve and mid-penis were collected and analyzed for collagen density, axon diameter, and number of myelinated axons. Our study found that collagen growth was slower in CNI group without PRP (sham procedure) compared to all PRP groups (local, intraperitoneal, and combination). The intraperitoneal PRP group had the highest collagen density at 5.62 µm; however, no significant difference was observed in collagen density among all groups (p=0.056). Similar axon diameter was found across the groups, with no statistically significant difference observed (p=0.856). In the number of myelinated axons, a significant difference was found among all groups with significantly more axons in local PRP and combined local and intraperitoneal PRP groups compared to others (p=0.026). In conclusion, PRP administration improved the number of myelinated axons in CNI, suggesting PRP role in CNI regeneration and the potential for an innovative approach to treating erectile dysfunction associated with CNI.
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- Jufriady Ismy
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Zainoel Abidin Hospital, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Zainoel Abidin Hospital, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Zainoel Abidin Hospital, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Zainoel Abidin Hospital, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
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Wang D, Chen D, Liang L, Hu J. The circZEB1/miR-337-3p/ OGT axis mediates angiogenesis and metastasis via O-GlcNAcylation and up-regulating YBX1 in breast cancer. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34079. [PMID: 39114035 PMCID: PMC11305230 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34079] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Background A growing corpus of research has revealed that circular RNAs (circRNAs) have become increasingly important for the growth of malignancies in recent years. CircRNAs as ideal candidates for breast cancer (BC) therapeutic targets is still absent. Methods In our study, the dysregulated circRNAs in BC progression were explored, we analysed the BC's circRNA expression profiles using publicly available datasets (GSE101124 and GSE101122). The expression of circZEB1 in BC and cell lines was investigated by qPCR. RNase and actinomycin D were used to examine the features of circZEB1. The function of circZEB1 was subsequently investigated through the utilisation of colony formation, tube formation, transwell assays, and xenograft animal models.RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP), luciferase reporter assays, immunoprecipitation (co-IP) test in conjunction with LC-MS, and ChIP-seq assay to investigate the molecular mechanism underlying the biological activity of circZEB1 in BC. Results Among the circRNAs, we were particularly interested in hsa_circ_0000228, which is spliced from the oncogene ZEB1. In BC cell lines, CircZEB1 expression was upregulated. CircZEB1 knockdown prevented BC cells from migrating and invading, as well as HUVECs from forming tubes and developing. By sponging miR-337-3p, functional testing revealed that circZEB1 promoted O-GlcNAcylation, increased YBX1, and OGT expression. Moreover, circZEB1 overexpression is reversible, in contrast to YBX1 knockdown, which mostly results in the downregulation of multiple oncogenes. Conclusion Our study indicate that circZEB1 had oncogenic function in BC by focusing on circZEB1/miR-337-3p/OGT and YBX1. It might be inferred that circZEB1 could be a promising new target for BC treatment.
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- Dongying Wang
- Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Yiwu Maternity and Children Hospital, Jinhua, 321000, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xiangyang No.1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, 441000, China
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- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, 310011, China
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- Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Yiwu Maternity and Children Hospital, Jinhua, 321000, China
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Liu F, Gu W, Shao Y. Cross-talk between circRNAs and m6A modifications in solid tumors. J Transl Med 2024; 22:694. [PMID: 39075555 PMCID: PMC11288061 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05500-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024] Open
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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) possess unique biological properties and distribution characteristics that enable a variety of biological functions. N6-methyladenosine (m6A), a prevalent epigenetic modification in organisms, is regulated by factors including methyltransferases (writers), demethylases (erasers), and m6A-binding proteins (readers). These factors play critical roles in various pathophysiological processes. There is growing evidence that m6A modifications are common within circRNAs, affecting their synthesis, translation, translocation, degradation, and stability. Additionally, circRNAs regulate biological processes that influence m6A modifications. This review explores the metabolism and functions of m6A modifications and circRNAs, their interactions, and their specific regulatory mechanisms in different tumors, offering insights into m6A-circRNA interaction in cancer.
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- Fenfang Liu
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 185 Juqian Street, Changzhou, 213003, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 185 Juqian Street, Changzhou, 213003, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 185 Juqian Street, Changzhou, 213003, China.
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Shen C, Liu J, Xie F, Yu Y, Ma X, Hu D, Liu C, Wang Y. N6-Methyladenosine enhances the translation of ENO1 to promote the progression of bladder cancer by inhibiting PCNA ubiquitination. Cancer Lett 2024; 595:217002. [PMID: 38823761 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.217002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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The mechanism underlying N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification in bladder cancer (BC) remains elusive. We identified that the RBM15/METTL3 complex enhances m6A modification and promotes the ENO1 protein translation efficiency through its 359A site by depending on YTHDF1 in BC cells. In the tumor microenvironment, TGF-β effectively stimulates RBM15/METTL3 expression to improve ENO1 mRNA m6A modification through the Smad2/3 pathway. Reduced ENO1 m6A levels hamper tumor proliferation both in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, ENO1 augments PCNA protein stability by reducing its K48-linked ubiquitination and thus prevents protein degradation through the endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation pathway. According to the subsequent experiments, the ENO1 inhibitor significantly reduced tumor proliferation both in vitro and in vivo. Our study highlights the significance of RBM15/METTL3 complex-mediated ENO1 mRNA m6A modification in ENO1 expression. It also reveals a novel mechanism by which ENO1 promotes BC progression, thereby suggesting that ENO1 can be a therapeutic target for BC.
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- Chengquan Shen
- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Research Management and International Cooperation, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China; Qingdao Clinical Medical Research Center for Urinary System Diseases, Qingdao, Shandong, China; Shandong Province Medical and Health Key Laboratory of Urology, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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Mei L, Liao K, Chen H, Zhang Y, Zhang Z, Li Q, Li M. Application of Nanomaterials and Related Drug Delivery Systems in Autophagy. Molecules 2024; 29:3513. [PMID: 39124918 PMCID: PMC11313712 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29153513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Autophagy, a lysosomal self-degradation pathway, plays a critical role in cellular homeostasis by degrading endogenous damaged organelles and protein aggregates into recyclable biological molecules. Additionally, it detoxifies extracellular toxic substances, including drugs and toxic materials, thereby preserving the stability of the intracellular environment. The swift progression of nanotechnology has led to an increased focus on understanding the relationship between nanomaterials and autophagy. The effects of various nanomaterials and nano drug delivery systems on autophagy and their biological functions have been preliminarily assessed, revealing that modulation of intracellular autophagy levels by these agents represents a novel cellular response mechanism. Notably, autophagy regulation based on nanomaterials or nano drug delivery systems for a range of diseases is currently the subject of extensive research. Given the close association between autophagy levels and tumors, the regulation of autophagy has emerged as a highly active area of research in the development of innovative tumor therapies. This review synthesizes the current understanding of the application of nanomaterials or nano drug delivery systems on autophagy and their potential biological functions, suggesting a new avenue for nanomaterial-based autophagy regulation.
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- Ling Mei
- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipment of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (L.M.)
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipment of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (L.M.)
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipment of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (L.M.)
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipment of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (L.M.)
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipment of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (L.M.)
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- Engineering Research Center for Pharmaceuticals and Equipment of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Industrial Institute of Antibiotics, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu 610106, China; (L.M.)
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- Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry and Sichuan Province, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug, Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Chen S, Shuangyan T, Shi F, Cai H, Wu Z, Wang L, Ma P, Zhou Y, Mai Q, Wang F, Lai J, Chen X, Chen H, Guo W. TACE plus lenvatinib and tislelizumab for intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma beyond up-to-11 criteria: a multicenter cohort study. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1430571. [PMID: 39131156 PMCID: PMC11310062 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1430571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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Background Intermediate-stage (BCLC-B) hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) beyond the up-to-11 criteria represent a significant therapeutic challenge due to high and heterogeneous tumor burden. This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) in combination with lenvatinib and tislelizumab for these patients. Methods In this retrospective cohort study, patients with unresectable intermediate-stage HCC beyond the up-to-11 criteria were enrolled and divided into TACE monotherapy (T), TACE combined with lenvatinib (TL), or TACE plus lenvatinib and tislelizumab (TLT) group based on the first-line treatment, respectively. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS). The secondary outcomes included progression-free survival (PFS), tumor response according to RESIST1.1 and modified RECIST, and adverse events (AEs). Results There were 38, 45, and 66 patients in the T, TL, and TLT groups, respectively. The TLT group exhibited significantly higher ORR and DCR than the other two groups, as assessed by either mRECIST or RECIST 1.1 (all P<0.05). Median PFS and OS were significantly longer in the TLT group compared with the T group (PFS: 8.5 vs. 4.4 months; OS: 31.5 vs. 18.5 months; all P<0.001) and TL group (PFS: 8.5 vs. 5.5 months; OS: 31.5 vs. 20.5 months; all P<0.05). The incidence of TRAEs was slightly higher in the TLT and TL groups than in the T group, while all the toxicities were tolerable. No treatment-related death occurred in all groups. Conclusions TACE combined with lenvatinib and tislelizumab significantly improved the survival benefit compared with TACE monotherapy and TACE plus lenvatinib in patients with intermediate-stage HCC beyond the up-to-11 criteria, with an acceptable safety profile.
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MESH Headings
- Humans
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/therapy
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/mortality
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/drug therapy
- Liver Neoplasms/therapy
- Liver Neoplasms/mortality
- Liver Neoplasms/drug therapy
- Quinolines/therapeutic use
- Quinolines/administration & dosage
- Quinolines/adverse effects
- Male
- Female
- Middle Aged
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/therapeutic use
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/administration & dosage
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/adverse effects
- Chemoembolization, Therapeutic/methods
- Phenylurea Compounds/therapeutic use
- Phenylurea Compounds/administration & dosage
- Phenylurea Compounds/adverse effects
- Retrospective Studies
- Aged
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/adverse effects
- Adult
- Neoplasm Staging
- Treatment Outcome
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- Song Chen
- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional Therapy, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatic Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Twelfth People’s Hospital of Guangzhou, Guangzhou, China
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- Center of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Center of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatic Surgery, The First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Zhao X, Zhu X, Tao H, Zou H, Cao J, Chen Y, Zhang Z, Zhu Y, Li Q, Li M. Liquidambaric acid inhibits the proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma cells by targeting PPARα-RXRα to down-regulate fatty acid metabolism. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2024; 490:117042. [PMID: 39067772 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2024.117042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 07/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary malignant tumor of the liver. As the global obesity rate rises, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as the most rapidly increasing cause of HCC. Consequently, the regulation of lipid metabolism has become a crucial target for the prevention and treatment of HCC. Liquidambaric acid (LDA), a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound derived from various plants, exhibits diverse biological activities. We found that LDA could inhibit HCC cell proliferation by arresting cell cycle and prompting apoptosis. Additionally, LDA can augment the therapeutic efficacy of Regorafenib in HCC in vitro and vivo. Our study utilized transcriptome analysis, luciferase reporter assays, and co-immunocoprecipitation experiments to elucidate the anti-HCC mechanism of LDA. We discovered that LDA disrupts the formation of the PPARα-RXRα heterodimer, leading to the down-regulation of the ACSL4 gene and subsequently impacting the fatty acid metabolism of HCC cells, ultimately inhibiting HCC proliferation. Our research contributes to the identification of novel therapeutic agents and targets for the treatment of HCC.
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- Xinyun Zhao
- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610101, Sichuan, China; Cancer Institute of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- Cancer Institute of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- Anesthesiology Department, Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610101, Sichuan, China; Cancer Institute of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- Cancer Institute of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- Cancer Institute of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China; Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310059, Zhejiang, China
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- Cancer Institute of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China; Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310059, Zhejiang, China
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- Cancer Institute of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610101, Sichuan, China.
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- Cancer Institute of Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310012, Zhejiang, China; Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310059, Zhejiang, China.
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Saad MM, Saad AM, Hassan HM, Ibrahim EI, Hassabo AA, Ali BA. Bioremoval of tannins and heavy metals using immobilized tannase and biomass of Aspergillus glaucus. Microb Cell Fact 2024; 23:209. [PMID: 39054459 PMCID: PMC11271194 DOI: 10.1186/s12934-024-02477-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The presence of inorganic pollutants and heavy metals in industrial effluents has become a serious threat and environmental issues. Fungi have a remarkable ability to exclude heavy metals from wastewater through biosorption in eco-friendly way. Tannase plays an important role in bioconversion of tannin, a major constituent of tannery effluent, to gallic acid which has great pharmaceutical applications. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to exploit the potential of tannase from Aspergillus glaucus and fungal biomass waste for the bioremediation of heavy metals and tannin. RESULTS Tannase from A. glaucus was partially purified 4.8-fold by ammonium sulfate precipitation (80%). The enzyme was optimally active at pH 5.0 and 40 °C and stable at this temperature for 1 h. Tannase showed high stability at different physiological conditions, displayed about 50% of its activity at 60 °C and pH range 5.0-6.0. Immobilization of tannase was carried out using methods such. as entrapment in Na-alginate and covalent binding to chitosan. The effects of Na-alginate concentrations on the beads formation and enzyme immobilization revealed that maximum immobilization efficiency (75%) was obtained with 3% Na-alginate. A potential reusability of the immobilized enzyme was showed through keeping 70% of its relative activity up to the fourth cycle. The best bioconversion efficiency of tannic acid to gallic acid by immobilized tannase was at 40 °C with tannic acid concentration up to 50 g/l. Moreover, bioremediation of heavy metal (Cr3+, Pb2+, Cu2+, Fe3+, and Mn2+) from aqueous solution using A. glaucus biomass waste was achieved with uptake percentage of (37.20, 60.30, 55.27, 79.03 and 21.13 respectively). The biomass was successfully used repeatedly for removing Cr3+ after using desorbing agent (0.1 N HCl) for three cycles. CONCLUSION These results shed the light on the potential use of tannase from locally isolated A. glaucus in the bioremediation of industrial tanneries contained heavy metals and tannin.
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- Moataza Mahmoud Saad
- Microbial Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 EL-Bohouth St., Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Microbial Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 EL-Bohouth St., Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Microbial Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 EL-Bohouth St., Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Microbial Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 EL-Bohouth St., Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Microbial Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 EL-Bohouth St., Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt
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- Microbial Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 EL-Bohouth St., Dokki 12622, Giza, Egypt.
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Tang L, Xu S, Wei R, Fan G, Zhou J, Wei X, Xu X. Transcription factor 7 like 2 promotes metastasis in hepatocellular carcinoma via NEDD9-mediated activation of AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Mol Med 2024; 30:108. [PMID: 39060928 PMCID: PMC11282612 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-024-00878-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors of the digestive system, and the exact mechanism of HCC is still unclear. Transcription factor 7 like 2 (TCF7L2) plays a pivotal role in cell proliferation and stemness maintenance. However, the exact mechanism of TCF7L2 in HCC remains unclear. METHODS Clinical samples and public databases were used to analyze the expression and prognosis of TCF7L2 in HCC. The function of TCF7L2 in HCC was studied in vitro and in vivo. ChIP and luciferase assays were used to explore the molecular mechanism of TCF7L2. The relationship between TCF7L2 and NEDD9 was verified in HCC clinical samples by tissue microarrays. RESULTS The expression of TCF7L2 was upregulated in HCC, and high expression of TCF7L2 was associated with poor prognosis of HCC patients. Overexpression of TCF7L2 promoted the metastasis of HCC in vitro and in vivo, while Knockdown of TCF7L2 showed the opposite effect. Mechanically, TCF7L2 activated neural precursor cell expressed developmentally downregulated protein 9 (NEDD9) transcription by binding to the -1522/-1509 site of the NEDD9 promoter region, thereby increasing the phosphorylation levels of AKT and mTOR. The combination of TCF7L2 and NEDD9 could distinguish the survival of HCC patients. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that TCF7L2 promotes HCC metastasis by activating AKT/mTOR pathway in a NEDD9-dependent manner, suggesting that potential of TCF7L2 and NEDD9 as prognostic markers and therapeutic targets for HCC.
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- Linsong Tang
- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Lishui People's Hospital, Lishui, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
- Department of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), School of Clinical Medicine, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
- NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-Organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Zhou X, Hang S, Wang Q, Xu L, Wang P. Decoding the Role of O-GlcNAcylation in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Biomolecules 2024; 14:908. [PMID: 39199296 PMCID: PMC11353135 DOI: 10.3390/biom14080908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
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Post-translational modifications (PTMs) influence protein functionality by modulating protein stability, localization, and interactions with other molecules, thereby controlling various cellular processes. Common PTMs include phosphorylation, acetylation, ubiquitination, glycosylation, SUMOylation, methylation, sulfation, and nitrosylation. Among these modifications, O-GlcNAcylation has been shown to play a critical role in cancer development and progression, especially in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This review outlines the role of O-GlcNAcylation in the development and progression of HCC. Moreover, we delve into the underlying mechanisms of O-GlcNAcylation in HCC and highlight compounds that target O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT) and O-GlcNAcase (OGA) to improve treatment outcomes. Understanding the role of O-GlcNAcylation in HCC will offer insights into potential therapeutic strategies targeting OGT and OGA, which could improve treatment for patients with HCC.
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- Xinyu Zhou
- Department of Surgery, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China; (X.Z.); (S.H.)
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- Department of Surgery, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China; (X.Z.); (S.H.)
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing 314051, China;
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing 314051, China;
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- Department of Medicine, Zhejiang Zhongwei Medical Research Center, Hangzhou 310000, China
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Figueira MI, Carvalho TMA, Macário-Monteiro J, Cardoso HJ, Correia S, Vaz CV, Duarte AP, Socorro S. The Pros and Cons of Estrogens in Prostate Cancer: An Update with a Focus on Phytoestrogens. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1636. [PMID: 39200101 PMCID: PMC11351860 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12081636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Revised: 07/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
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The role of estrogens in prostate cancer (PCa) is shrouded in mystery, with its actions going from angelic to devilish. The findings by Huggins and Hodges establishing PCa as a hormone-sensitive cancer have provided the basis for using estrogens in therapy. However, despite the clinical efficacy in suppressing tumor growth and the panoply of experimental evidence describing its anticarcinogenic effects, estrogens were abolished from PCa treatment because of the adverse secondary effects. Notwithstanding, research work over the years has continued investigating the effects of estrogens, reporting their pros and cons in prostate carcinogenesis. In contrast with the beneficial therapeutic effects, many reports have implicated estrogens in the disruption of prostate cell fate and tissue homeostasis. On the other hand, epidemiological data demonstrating the lower incidence of PCa in Eastern countries associated with a higher consumption of phytoestrogens support the beneficial role of estrogens in counteracting cancer development. Many studies have investigated the effects of phytoestrogens and the underlying mechanisms of action, which may contribute to developing safe estrogen-based anti-PCa therapies. This review compiles the existing data on the anti- and protumorigenic actions of estrogens and summarizes the anticancer effects of several phytoestrogens, highlighting their promising features in PCa treatment.
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- CICS-UBI, Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (M.I.F.)
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Li F, Li W. Readers of RNA Modification in Cancer and Their Anticancer Inhibitors. Biomolecules 2024; 14:881. [PMID: 39062595 PMCID: PMC11275166 DOI: 10.3390/biom14070881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Revised: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Cancer treatment has always been a challenge for humanity. The inadequacies of current technologies underscore the limitations of our efforts against this disease. Nevertheless, the advent of targeted therapy has introduced a promising avenue, furnishing us with more efficacious tools. Consequently, researchers have turned their attention toward epigenetics, offering a novel perspective in this realm. The investigation of epigenetics has brought RNA readers to the forefront, as they play pivotal roles in recognizing and regulating RNA functions. Recently, the development of inhibitors targeting these RNA readers has emerged as a focal point in research and holds promise for further strides in targeted therapy. In this review, we comprehensively summarize various types of inhibitors targeting RNA readers, including non-coding RNA (ncRNA) inhibitors, small-molecule inhibitors, and other potential inhibitors. We systematically elucidate their mechanisms in suppressing cancer progression by inhibiting readers, aiming to present inhibitors of readers at the current stage and provide more insights into the development of anticancer drugs.
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China;
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Song S, Wang S, Huang W, Li H, Wang W, Li J, Chen C, Bai X, Yang J, Chen Y, Zhang Z, Cang H, Li H. Selective measurement of Cl 2 and HCl based on dopant-assisted negative photoionization ion mobility spectrometry combined with semiconductor cooling. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024. [PMID: 39036928 DOI: 10.1039/d4ay00690a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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This study presents an efficient approach for the precise detection of chlorine gas (Cl2) and hydrogen chloride (HCl), harmful pollutants frequently emitted from chlor-alkali and various industrial processes. These substances, even in trace amounts, pose significant health risks. Ion mobility spectrometry (IMS), known for its sensitivity in pollutant detection, traditionally struggles to differentiate between Cl2 and HCl due to the similarity of their product ions, Cl-. To overcome this limitation, we introduce a novel technique combining dopant-assisted negative photoionization ion mobility spectrometry (DANP-IMS) with an automatic semiconductor cooling system. This unique combination utilizes the differential cryogenic removal efficiencies of Cl2 and HCl to segregate these gases before analysis. By applying DANP-IMS, we achieved selective measurement of Cl- ion signal intensities under both standard and cryogenic conditions, facilitating the accurate quantification of total chlorine and Cl2 levels. We then determined HCl concentrations by deducting the Cl2 signal from the total chlorine readings. Our approach demonstrated detection limits of 2.0 parts per billion (ppb) for Cl2 and 0.8 ppb for HCl, across a linear detection range of 0-200 ppb. Moreover, our method's capability for real-time atmospheric monitoring of Cl2 and HCl near industrial sites underscores its utility for environmental monitoring, offering a robust solution for the separate and precise measurement of these pollutants.
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- Siyu Song
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian 116028, People's Republic of China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry Technology and Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian Jiaotong University, Dalian 116028, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry Technology and Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry Technology and Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry Technology and Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry Technology and Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry Technology and Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry Technology and Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry Technology and Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry Technology and Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry Technology and Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry Technology and Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China
- Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
- Liaoning Key Laboratory for Mass Spectrometry Technology and Instrumentation, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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Zhuang RZ, Zhuo JY, Dong SY, Ling Q, Zhu HK, Xu X. Prognostic value of innate immune cell densities in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after liver transplantation. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2024:S1499-3872(24)00104-8. [PMID: 39089944 DOI: 10.1016/j.hbpd.2024.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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- Run-Zhou Zhuang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, 310003, China
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- National Center for Healthcare Quality Management of Liver Transplant, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Liver Transplantation, Shulan (Hangzhou) Hospital, Zhejiang Shuren University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Combined Multi-organ Transplantation, Hangzhou, 310003, China; Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China; Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310000, China.
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Han X, Zhu Y, Ke J, Zhai Y, Huang M, Zhang X, He H, Zhang X, Zhao X, Guo K, Li X, Han Z, Zhang Y. Progression of m 6A in the tumor microenvironment: hypoxia, immune and metabolic reprogramming. Cell Death Discov 2024; 10:331. [PMID: 39033180 PMCID: PMC11271487 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-024-02092-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Recently, N6-methyladenosine (m6A) has aroused widespread discussion in the scientific community as a mode of RNA modification. m6A comprises writers, erasers, and readers, which regulates RNA production, nuclear export, and translation and is very important for human health. A large number of studies have found that the regulation of m6A is closely related to the occurrence and invasion of tumors, while the homeostasis and function of the tumor microenvironment (TME) determine the occurrence and development of tumors to some extent. TME is composed of a variety of immune cells (T cells, B cells, etc.) and nonimmune cells (tumor-associated mesenchymal stem cells (TA-MSCs), cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), etc.). Current studies suggest that m6A is involved in regulating the function of various cells in the TME, thereby affecting tumor progression. In this manuscript, we present the composition of m6A and TME, the relationship between m6A methylation and characteristic changes in TME, the role of m6A methylation in TME, and potential therapeutic strategies to provide new perspectives for better treatment of tumors in clinical work.
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- Xuan Han
- First Clinical College of Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, China
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- Linfen Central Hospital, Linfen, China
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- Linfen Central Hospital, Linfen, China
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- Linfen Central Hospital, Linfen, China
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- Linfen Central Hospital, Linfen, China
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- School of Medicine and Life Sciences, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Somisetty M, Mack PC, Hsu CY, Huang Y, Gomez JE, Rodilla AM, Cagan J, Tavolacci SC, Carreño JM, Brody R, Moore AC, King JC, Rohs NC, Rolfo C, Bunn PA, Minna JD, Bhalla S, Krammer F, García-Sastre A, Figueiredo JC, Kazemian E, Reckamp KL, Merchant AA, Nadri M, Ahmed R, Ramalingam SS, Shyr Y, Hirsch FR, Gerber DE. Characteristics of Lung Cancer Patients With Asymptomatic or Undiagnosed SARS-CoV-2 Infections. Clin Lung Cancer 2024:S1525-7304(24)00145-1. [PMID: 39122606 DOI: 10.1016/j.cllc.2024.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) may be spread by individuals unaware they are infected. Such dissemination has heightened ramifications in cancer patients, who may need to visit healthcare facilities frequently, be exposed to immune-compromising therapies, and face greater morbidity from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We determined characteristics of (1) asymptomatic, clinically diagnosed, and (2) serologically documented but clinically undiagnosed SARS-CoV-2 infection among individuals with lung cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS In a multicenter registry, individuals with lung cancer (regardless of prior SARS-CoV-2 vaccination or documented infection) underwent collection of clinical data and serial blood samples, which were tested for antinucleocapsid protein antibody (anti-N Ab) or IgG (N) levels. We used multivariable logistic regression models to investigate clinical characteristics associated with the presence or absence of symptoms and the presence or absence of a clinical diagnosis among patients with their first SARS-CoV-2 infection. RESULTS Among patients with serologic evidence or clinically documented SARS-CoV-2 infection, 80/142 (56%) had no reported symptoms at their first infection, and 61/149 (40%) were never diagnosed. Asymptomatic infection was more common among older individuals and earlier-stage lung cancer. In multivariable analysis, non-white individuals with SARS-CoV-2 serologic positivity were 70% less likely ever to be clinically diagnosed (P = .002). CONCLUSIONS In a multicenter lung cancer population, a substantial proportion of SARS-CoV-2 infections had no associated symptoms or were never clinically diagnosed. Because such cases appear to occur more frequently in populations that may face greater COVID-19-associated morbidity, measures to limit disease spread and severity remain critical.
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- Medha Somisetty
- Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- Department of Medicine (Division of Medical Oncology), University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Microbiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Department of Microbiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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- Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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- Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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- Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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- Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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- Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Tisch Cancer Institute, New York, NY
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- Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX.
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Li X, Ren J, Ke J, Jiang P, Guo L, Zhang L, Han W, Liu Y, Ji B. Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas with hepatic metastases: problems and strategies. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1410888. [PMID: 39099687 PMCID: PMC11294175 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1410888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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Background Solid pseudopapillary neoplasms of the pancreas with hepatic metastases are infrequent and difficult to diagnose, and treatment is uncertain. Methods A retrospective analysis of clinical data from patients with pancreatic solid pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) hepatic metastases who underwent surgery at the First Hospital of Jilin University from January 2005 to December 2021 was conducted. A total of 287 patients with SPN were included in the study, of which 8 (3%) developed liver metastases, all of whom were treated surgically and recovered well after surgery. The clinical presentation, imaging features, surgical treatment, histopathological examination, and postoperative follow-up data (mean 70 months; range 28-138 months) of the patients were recorded and analyzed. Clinical response strategies can be derived by reviewing previous studies on hepatic metastases of SPNs. Results For resectable hepatic metastases from pancreatic solid pseudopapillary neoplasms, early surgery with total resection of the primary tumor and metastasis has shown great efficiency and is associated with patient good prognosis. In patients presenting unresectable hepatic metastases, aggressive tumor reduction surgery resulted in the alleviation of clinical symptoms and reduction of tumor burden while potentially achieving long-term survival. Conclusion For hepatic metastases of SPNs, a preoperative liver tissue biopsy is beneficial for a definitive diagnosis. Surgery demonstrates excellent therapeutic efficacy and is considered the preferred curative treatment approach. This paper presents clinical experiences with SPN-related hepatic metastases at the Affiliated Hospital of Jilin University, which can be used to guide patient counseling in clinical practice.
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- Xiaocheng Li
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Neurology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pathology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Radiology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, General Surgery Center, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Yu Z, Li Y, Zhang Y, Xu P, Lv C, Li W, Maryam B, Liu X, Tan SC. Microplastic detection and remediation through efficient interfacial solar evaporation for immaculate water production. Nat Commun 2024; 15:6081. [PMID: 39030178 PMCID: PMC11271572 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50421-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024] Open
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Freshwater scarcity and microplastics (MPs) pollution are two concerning and intertwined global challenges. In this work, we propose a "one stone kills two birds" strategy by employing an interfacial solar evaporation platform (ISEP) combined with a MPs adsorbent. This strategy aims to produce clean water and simultaneously enhance MPs removal. Unlike traditional predecessors, our ISEP generates condensed water free from MPs contamination. Additionally, the photothermally driven interfacial separation process significantly improves the MPs removal performance. We observed a removal ratio increase of up to 5.5 times compared to previously reported MPs adsorbents. Thus, our rationally-designed ISEP holds promising potential to not only mitigate the existing water scarcity issue but also remediate MPs pollution in natural water environments.
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- Zhen Yu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Republic of Singapore
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- China-UK Low Carbon College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, P. R. China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Critical Materials Technology for New Energy Conversion and Storage, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Republic of Singapore
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, P. R. China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Republic of Singapore.
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Ma L, Li H, Xu H, Liu D. The potential roles of PKM2 in cerebrovascular diseases. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 139:112675. [PMID: 39024754 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2), a key enzyme involved in glycolysis,plays an important role in regulating cell metabolism and growth under different physiological conditions. PKM2 has been intensively investigated in multiple cancer diseases. Recent years, many studies have found its pivotal role in cerebrovascular diseases (CeVDs), the disturbances in intracranial blood circulation. CeVDs has been confirmed to be closely associated with oxidative stress (OS), mitochondrial dynamics, systemic inflammation, and local neuroinflammation in the brain. It has further been revealed that PKM2 exerts various biological functions in the regulation of energy supply, OS, inflammatory responses, and mitochondrial dysfunction. The roles of PKM2 are closely related to its different isoforms, expression levels in subcellular localization, and post-translational modifications. Therefore, summarizing the roles of PKM2 in CeVDs will help further understanding the molecular mechanisms of CeVDs. In this review, we illustrate the characteristics of PKM2, the regulated PKM2 expression, and the biological roles of PKM2 in CeVDs.
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- Ling Ma
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250033, China
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- Department of Stroke Center, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250013, China
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- Department of Stroke Center, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261000, China
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- Department of Stroke Center, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong 250013, China; Department of Neurosurgery, XuanWu Hospital Capital Medical University Jinan Branch, Jinan, Shandong 250100, China.
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Liu Y, Hu X, Zhou S, Sun T, Shen F, Zeng L. Golgi Protein 73 Promotes Angiogenesis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2024; 7:0425. [PMID: 39022745 PMCID: PMC11251733 DOI: 10.34133/research.0425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Golgi protein 73 (GP73), a resident protein of the Golgi apparatus, is notably elevated in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). While its critical role in remodeling the tumor microenvironment (TME) is recognized, the intricate mechanisms are not fully understood. This study reveals that GP73 in HCC cells interacts with prolyl hydroxylase-2 (PHD-2) in a competitive manner, thereby impeding the hydroxylation of hypoxia-induced factor-1α (HIF-1α). The effect above promotes the production and secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA). Moreover, exosomal GP73 derived from HCC cells can be internalized by human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) and competitively interact with HECTD1, an E3 ubiquitin ligase targeting growth factor receptor-bound protein 2 (GRB2). This interaction stabilizes GRB2, thereby activating the Ras-mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. Consequently, escalated levels of GP73 intensify VEGF production in HCC cells and potentiate mitogenic signaling in vascular endothelial cells, fostering angiogenesis in the TME. Our findings propose that GP73 might serve as a novel target for anti-angiogenic therapy in HCC.
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- Yiming Liu
- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province,
Hangzhou City University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310015, China
- Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital,
Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310017, China
- Cancer Center,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Key Laboratory of Biotherapy of Zhejiang Province, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital,
Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310017, China
- Cancer Center,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Life Sciences Institute,
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital,
Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province,
Hangzhou City University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310015, China
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- Key Laboratory of Novel Targets and Drug Study for Neural Repair of Zhejiang Province,
Hangzhou City University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310015, China
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Chen X, Chen H, Zhu L, Zeng M, Wang T, Su C, Vulugundam G, Gokulnath P, Li G, Wang X, Yao J, Li J, Cretoiu D, Chen Z, Bei Y. Nanoparticle-Patch System for Localized, Effective, and Sustained miRNA Administration into Infarcted Myocardium to Alleviate Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 39020456 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c08811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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Timely blood reperfusion after myocardial infarction (MI) paradoxically triggers ischemia-reperfusion injury (I/RI), which currently has not been conquered by clinical treatments. Among innovative repair strategies for myocardial I/RI, microRNAs (miRNAs) are expected as genetic tools to rescue damaged myocardium. Our previous study identified that miR-30d can provide protection against myocardial apoptosis and fibrosis to alleviate myocardial injury. Although common methods such as liposomes and viral vectors have been used for miRNA transfection, their therapeutic efficiencies have struggled with inefficient in vivo delivery, susceptible inactivation, and immunogenicity. Here, we establish a nanoparticle-patch system for miR-30d delivery in a murine myocardial I/RI model, which contains ZIF-8 nanoparticles and a conductive microneedle patch. Loaded with miR-30d, ZIF-8 nanoparticles leveraging the proton sponge effect enable miR-30d to escape the endocytic pathway, thus avoiding premature degradation in lysosomes. Meanwhile, the conductive microneedle patch offers a distinct advantage by intramyocardial administration for localized, effective, and sustained miR-30d delivery, and it simultaneously releases Au nanoparticles to reconstruct electrical impulses within the infarcted myocardium. Consequently, the nanoparticle-patch system supports the consistent and robust expression of miR-30d in cardiomyocytes. Results from echocardiography and electrocardiogram (ECG) revealed improved heart functions and standard ECG wave patterns in myocardial I/RI mice after implantation of a nanoparticle-patch system for 3 and 6 weeks. In summary, our work incorporated conductive microneedle patch and miR-30d nanodelivery systems to synergistically transcend the limitations of common RNA transfection methods, thus mitigating myocardial I/RI.
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- Xuerui Chen
- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Nantong 226011, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education), Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Nantong 226011, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education), Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Nantong 226011, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education), Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Nantong 226011, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education), Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education), Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou ,Fujian 350001, China
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- Biologics Development, Sanofi, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701, United States
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- Cardiovascular Division of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
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- Cardiovascular Division of the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
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- Hangzhou Medical College, Binjiang Higher Education Park, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200040, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Nantong 226011, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education), Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest 050474, Romania
- Fetal Medicine Excellence Research Center, Alessandrescu-Rusescu National Institute of Mother and Child Health, Bucharest 020395, Romania
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- Department of Cardiology, Heart Center of Fujian Province, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou ,Fujian 350001, China
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- Institute of Geriatrics (Shanghai University), Affiliated Nantong Hospital of Shanghai University (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nantong) and School of Life Science, Shanghai University, Nantong 226011, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Organ Repair (Ministry of Education), Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
- Cardiac Regeneration and Ageing Lab, Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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Xi E, Zhao Y, Liu K, Ding Q, Yang F, Gao N, Sun H, Yuan Y, Zhu G. Residue-Free Orally Administered Drug Carrier Based on a Porous Aromatic Framework for Efficient Multisite Treatment. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2404643. [PMID: 39016121 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202404643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Nowadays, oral medications are the primary method of treating disease due to their convenience, low cost, and safety, without the need for complex medical procedures. To maximize treatment effectiveness, almost all oral medications utilize drug carriers, such as capsules, liposomes, and sugar coatings. However, these carriers rely on dissolution or fragmentation to achieve drug release, which leads to drugs and carriers coabsorption in the body, causing unnecessary adverse drug reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and even death caused by allergy. Therefore, the ideal oral drug carrier should avoid degradation and absorption and be totally excreted after drug release at the desired location. Herein, a gastrointestinally stable oral drug carrier based on porous aromatic framework-1 (PAF-1) is constructed, and it is modified with famotidine (a well-known gastric drug) and mesalazine (a well-known ulcerative colitis drug) to verify the excellent potential of PAF-1. The results demonstrate that PAF-1 can accurately release famotidine in stomach, mesalazine in the intestine, and finally be completely excreted from the body without any residue after 12 h. The use of PAF materials for the construction of oral drug carriers with no residue in the gastrointestinal tract provides a new approach for efficient disease treatment.
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- Enpeng Xi
- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polyoxometalate and Reticular Material Chemistry of Ministry of Education and Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China
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Li Y, Yang Y, Niu Y, Li Y, Hu Z, Sun S, Chen Y, Hu B, Huang Y, Deng X. The role of WTAP in regulating macrophage-mediated osteoimmune responses and tissue regeneration in periodontitis. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1423378. [PMID: 39081311 PMCID: PMC11286459 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1423378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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Periodontitis, delineated by the destruction of structures that support teeth, is predominantly propelled by intricate immune responses. Immunomodulatory treatments offer considerable promise for the management of this ailment; however, the modulation of the periodontal immune microenvironment to facilitate tissue regeneration presents a substantial biomedical challenge. Herein, our study investigates the role of Wilms' tumor 1-associating protein (WTAP), a critical m6A methyltransferase, in the immunomodulation of periodontitis and assesses its viability as a therapeutic target. We observed heightened expression of WTAP in macrophages extracted from gingival tissues impacted by periodontitis, with a strong association with M1 polarization. Via loss-of-function experiments, we demonstrated that diminishing WTAP expression precipitates a transition from M1 to M2 macrophage phenotypes amidst inflammatory conditions, thus improving the periodontal immune landscape. Further, RNA sequencing and indirect co-culture assays indicated that suppressing of WTAP expression modulates osteoimmune responses and enhances the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells. The local deployment of adeno-associated virus-shWTAP in murine models of periodontitis robustly validated the therapeutic promise of targeting WTAP in this disease. Collectively, our findings highlight the crucial role of WTAP in orchestrating macrophage-mediated osteoimmune responses and tissue regeneration in periodontitis, proposing novel avenues for immunotherapeutic interventions in its treatment.
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- Yuman Li
- Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, The First Clinical Division, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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- Department of Geriatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, China
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Fu D, Shi X, Yi X, Wu D, He H, Zhou W, Cheng W. m6A reader IGF2BP2 promotes M2 macrophage polarization and malignant biological behavior of bladder cancer by stabilizing NRP1 mRNA expression. BMC Urol 2024; 24:147. [PMID: 39014364 PMCID: PMC11251312 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-024-01534-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 2 (IGF2BP2) has been confirmed to play oncogenic role in many cancers. However, the role and mechanism of IGF2BP2 in bladder cancer (BCa) still deserves to be further revealed. METHODS The mRNA and protein levels of IGF2BP2 and neuronilin-1 (NRP1) were detected by real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) and western blot. Cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration and invasion were determined using colony formation assay, EdU assay, CCK8 assay, flow cytometry and transwell assay. Xenograft tumor model was conducted to evaluate the role of IGF2BP2 in vivo. THP-1-M0 macrophages were co-cultured with the condition medium (CM) of BCa cells to induce polarization. M2 macrophage polarization was assessed by detecting the mRNA levels of M2 macrophage markers using RT-qPCR and measuring the proportion of M2 macrophage markers using flow cytometry. Moreover, MeRIP and RIP assay were performed to assess m6A level and the interaction between IGF2BP2 and NRP1. RESULTS IGF2BP2 and NRP1 were upregulated in BCa tissues and cells. IGF2BP2 knockdown suppressed BCa cell growth and metastasis, as well as inhibited BCa tumor growth. After THP-1-M0 macrophages were co-cultured with the CM of BCa cells, the levels of M2 macrophage markers were markedly enhanced, while this effect was abolished by IGF2BP2 knockdown. IGF2BP2 level was positively correlated with NRP1 level, and it could increase NRP1 mRNA stability. NRP1 overexpression reversed the suppressive effect of IGF2BP2 knockdown on M2 macrophage polarization and BCa cell progression. CONCLUSION m6A-reader IGF2BP2 enhanced M2 macrophage polarization and BCa cell progression by promoting NRP1 mRNA stability.
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- Dian Fu
- Department of Urology, Jinling College of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, No.305, Zhongshandong Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210002, China
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- Department of Urology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, No.305, Zhongshandong Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210002, China
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- Department of Urology, Jinling College of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, No.305, Zhongshandong Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210002, China
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- Department of Urology, Jinling College of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, No.305, Zhongshandong Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210002, China
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- Department of Urology, Jinling College of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, No.305, Zhongshandong Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210002, China
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- Department of Urology, Nanjing Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, No.305, Zhongshandong Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210002, China.
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- Department of Urology, Jinling College of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, No.305, Zhongshandong Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210002, China.
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Manzia TM, Antonelli B, Carraro A, Conte G, Guglielmo N, Lauterio A, Mameli L, Cillo U, De Carlis L, Del Gaudio M, De Simone P, Fagiuoli S, Lupo F, Tisone G, Volpes R. Immunosuppression in adult liver transplant recipients: a 2024 update from the Italian Liver Transplant Working Group. Hepatol Int 2024:10.1007/s12072-024-10703-4. [PMID: 39009897 DOI: 10.1007/s12072-024-10703-4] [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] [Received: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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PURPOSE Advances in surgical procedures and immunosuppressive therapies have considerably improved the outcomes of patients who have undergone liver transplantation in the past few decades. In 2020, the Italian Liver Transplant Working Group published practice-oriented algorithms for immunosuppressive therapy (IT) in adult liver transplant (LT) recipients. Due to the rapidly evolving LT field, regular updates to the recommendations are required. This review presents a consensus- and evidence-based update of the 2020 recommendations. METHODS The Italian Liver Transplant Working Group set out to address new IT issues, which were discussed based on supporting literature and the specialists' personal experiences. The panel deliberated on and graded each statement before consensus was reached. RESULTS A series of consensus statements were formulated and finalized on: (i) oncologic indications for LT; (ii) management of chronic LT rejection; (iii) combined liver-kidney transplantation; (iv) immunosuppression for transplantation with an organ donated after circulatory death; (v) transplantation in the presence of frailty and sarcopenia; and (vi) ABO blood group incompatibility between donor and recipient. Algorithms were updated in the following LT groups: standard patients, critical patients, oncology patients, patients with specific etiology, and patients at high immunologic risk. A steroid-free approach was generally recommended, except for patients with autoimmune liver disease and those at high immunologic risk. CONCLUSION The updated consensus- and evidence-based 2024 recommendations for immunosuppression regimens in adult patients with ABO-compatible LT address a range of clinical variables that should be considered to optimize the choice of the immunosuppression treatment in clinical practice in Italy.
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- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Unit, University Hospital Trust of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Clinica di Chirurgia Epatobiliare, Pancreatica e dei Trapianti, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- General Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo-Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Transplantation, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy
- School of Medicine, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Transplantation, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, University of Pisa Medical School Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Milano-Bicocca and Gastroenterology Hepatology and Transplantation, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Piazza OMS, 124127, Bergamo, Italy.
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- Department of General Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Città Della Salute e Della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies (ISMETT/IRCCS), Palermo, Italy
- Fondazione Istituto G. Giglio di Cefalù, Palermo, Italy
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Cao L, Huang D, Zhang S, Li Z, Cai Q, Chen F, Zhu M, Ba Y, Chen J, Zhang H. Constructing an immune-related prognostic signature for predicting prognosis and immune response in hepatocellular carcinoma. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34012. [PMID: 39071637 PMCID: PMC11282973 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34012] [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: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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Background Currently, there are few studies on immune-related prognostic analysis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Our aim was to establish an immune-correlated prognostic model for HCC. Methods Immune-associated cells were obtained from the scRNA-seq dataset (GSE149614) of HCC. Differentially expressed genes between normal and tumor cells from immune-associated cells and the immune-related genes from the ImmPort database were used to identify immune-related differentially expressed genes (IRDEGs). Subsequently, the risk model was established in the TCGA-LIHC cohort (n = 438) from the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database by using Kaplan-Meier (K-M) survival curve, univariate/multivariate Cox regression analysis. Subsequently, we further analyzed tumor immune microenvironment characteristics, somatic mutation, immune checkpoint and its ligand expression levels between high- and low-risk groups, as well as drug sensitivity prediction. ICGC cohort was set as the validation cohort. TCGA-LIHC cohort and three independent the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets (GSE54236, GSE14520, and GSE64041) was used to verify IRDEGs expression, as well as PCR assays using clinical samples. Results The IRDEGs was composed of 4 genes, namely B2M, SPP1, PPIA, and HRG. The 438 HCC patients were divided into high- and low-risk group. The high-risk group was associated with poor prognosis, including higher T stage, advanced pathological stages, less immune cell infiltration, higher TP53 mutation rate, the high expression of CTLA4 and HAVCR2. Besides, high-risk populations benefit from most chemotherapy drugs. Similarly, the performance of the risk model was validated in the ICGC. All four datasets (TCGA-LIHC cohort, GSE54236, GSE14520, and GSE64041) and clinical q-PCR results demonstrated that, compared with normal samples, the expressions of B2M and HRG were lower in tumor samples, and the expression of SPP1 was higher. Conclusion In summary, the immune-related prognostic signature had a good predictive performance on prognosis and immunotherapy for HCC patients.
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- Lichao Cao
- Shenzhen Nucleus Gene Technology Co., Ltd., 518071, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Liver Diseases, The Third People's Hospital of Shenzhen, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, 518100, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Shenzhen Nucleus Gene Technology Co., Ltd., 518071, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Liver Diseases, The Third People's Hospital of Shenzhen, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, 518100, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Liver Diseases, The Third People's Hospital of Shenzhen, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, 518100, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Shenzhen Nucleus Gene Technology Co., Ltd., 518071, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Shenzhen Nucleus Gene Technology Co., Ltd., 518071, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Shenzhen Nucleus Gene Technology Co., Ltd., 518071, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Liver Diseases, The Third People's Hospital of Shenzhen, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, 518100, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Shenzhen Nucleus Gene Technology Co., Ltd., 518071, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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Wu HL, Wang XB, Li J, Zheng BW. The tumor-stroma ratio in giant cell tumor of bone: associations with the immune microenvironment and responsiveness to denosumab treatment. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:405. [PMID: 39010095 PMCID: PMC11250954 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04885-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Currently, there is limited understanding regarding the clinical significance of the tumor-stroma ratio (TSR) in giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB). Hence, we aimed to investigate the distribution of TSR in GCTB and explore its correlation with various clinicopathologic factors, immune microenvironment, survival prognosis, and denosumab treatment responsiveness. METHODS We conducted a multicenter cohort study comprising 426 GCTB patients treated at four centers. TSR was evaluated on hematoxylin and eosin-stained and immunofluorescent sections of tumor specimens. Immunohistochemistry was performed to assess CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, CD20+, PD-1+, PD-L1+, and FoxP3+ TIL subtypes as well as Ki-67 expression levels in 426 tissue specimens. These parameters were then analyzed for their correlations with patient outcomes [local recurrence-free survival (LRFS) and overall survival (OS)], clinicopathological features, and denosumab treatment responsiveness. RESULTS Low TSR was significantly associated with poor LRFS and OS in both cohorts. Furthermore, TSR was also correlated with multiple clinicopathological features, TIL subtype expression, and denosumab treatment responsiveness. TSR demonstrated similar predictive capabilities as the conventional Campanacci staging system for predicting patients' LRFS and OS. CONCLUSION The results of this study provide evidence supporting the use of TSR as a reliable prognostic tool in GCTB and as a predictor of denosumab treatment responsiveness. These findings may aid in developing individualized treatment strategies for GCTB patients in the future.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 139 Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 139 Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 139 Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China.
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- Department of Spine Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 139 Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, China.
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, No. 11, Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China.
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Mi Y, Yan L, Jin H, Jin M, Zhu D, Huang H, Han K, Huang J. NKILA is a novel suppressor of local recurrence in women breast malignant phyllodes tumor patients via inhibition of the NF-κB pathway. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33259. [PMID: 39027510 PMCID: PMC11255658 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33259] [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: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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The aim of the present study was to explore the functional mechanism of NF-Kappa B-interacting Long non-protein coding RNA (NKILA) in breast malignant phyllodes tumors (BMPTs). The expression and functional role of NKILA were investigated by performing qRT‒PCR, Transwell assays, and CCK‒8 assays in primary BMPT cells. A Kaplan‒Meier curve was used to assess overall survival (OS) and local recurrence-free survival (LRFS). The location and expression levels of NKILA and P65 were determined by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and immunofluorescence (IF), respectively. NKILA was downregulated in patients with BMPT, especially in patients with local recurrence. NKILA had an antitumor effect and promoted the chemosensitivity of cells to cisplatin by blocking P65 phosphorylation and nuclear translocation. In conclusion, NKILA may be a potential therapeutic target for BMPT, especially for BMPT patients with local recurrence.
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- Ying Mi
- Department of Anesthesiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, NO. 1838 Canton Avenue North, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital Baiyun Branch, Southern Medical University, NO. 23 Yuanxiadi Road, Guangzhou, 510420, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Southern Hospital TaiHe Branch, Southern Medical University, NO. 53 Taihe Middle Road, Guangzhou, 510540, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518110, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, NO. 253 Industrial Road, Guangzhou, 510282, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, NO. 253 Industrial Road, Guangzhou, 510282, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, NO. 1838 Canton Avenue North, Guangzhou, 510515, China
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- Department of Cosmetic Surgery, Nanfang Hospital Baiyun Branch, Southern Medical University, NO. 23 Yuanxiadi Road, Guangzhou, 510420, Guangdong, China
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