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Zhou Y, Duan HL, Tan KJ, Dong L. One-step solvothermal synthesis of full-color fluorescent carbon dots for information encryption and anti-counterfeiting applications. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:11642-11650. [PMID: 38847559 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01111b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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Multicolor fluorescent carbon dots (CDs) have received extensive attention due to their excellent fluorescence tunable performance. In this study, multicolor CDs with color tunable and high fluorescence quantum yields (QYs) were successfully prepared under the same conditions by a one-step solvothermal method using 2-aminoterephthalic acid (ATA) and Nile Blue A (NBA) as reaction reagents, achieving a wide color field coverage. Detailed studies on the relevant mechanisms have been carried out for blue, green and red CDs, indicating that the regulating mechanism of multicolor luminescence is determined by the size of the sp2 conjugated domains, which is due to the increase of particle size that causes an increase in the size of the sp2 conjugated domains, resulting in the narrowing of the band gap and the red-shift of the emission wavelength. It was found that the CDs have the advantages of simple preparation, high photostability and high quantum yield. They were used as fluorescent ink and mixed with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to form CD/PVA composites, which were successfully applied in the field of information encryption and anti-counterfeiting. This work provides a new strategy for the synthesis of panchromatic tunable fluorescent CDs and their application in the field of information encryption and anti-counterfeiting.
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- Yi Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China.
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- School of the Environment, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Vehicle Emissions Control, Center of Modern Analysis, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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Ren H, Wu Z, Tan J, Tao H, Zou W, Cao Z, Wen B, Cai Z, Du J, Deng Z. Co-delivery Nano System of MS-275 and V-9302 Induces Pyroptosis and Enhances Anti-Tumor Immunity Against Uveal Melanoma. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2404375. [PMID: 38889339 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202404375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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In the treatment of uveal melanoma (UVM), histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi) have emerged as a promising epigenetic therapy. However, their clinical efficacy is hindered by the suboptimal pharmacokinetics and the strong self-rescue of tumor cells. To overcome these limitations, reactive oxygen species (ROS)-responsive nanoparticles (NPs) are designed that encapsulate HDACi MS-275 and the glutamine metabolism inhibitor V-9302. Upon reaching the tumor microenvironment, these NPs can disintegrate, thereby releasing MS-275 to increase the level of ROS and V-9302 to reduce the production of glutathione (GSH) related to self-rescue. These synergistic effects lead to a lethal ROS storm and induce cell pyroptosis. When combined with programmed cell death protein 1 monoclonal antibodies (α-PD-1), these NPs facilitate immune cell infiltration, improving anti-tumor immunity, converting "immune-cold" tumors into "immune-hot" tumors, and enhancing immune memory in mice. The findings present a nano-delivery strategy for the co-delivery of epigenetic therapeutics and metabolic inhibitors, which induces pyroptosis in tumors cells and improves the effectiveness of chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
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- Hong Ren
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changde, Hunan, 415000, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, The first people's hospital of Changde city, Changde, Hunan, 415000, China
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- Eye Center of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 90066, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China
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Sun K, Yan C, Dai X, Shi Y, Li F, Chen L, Sun J, Chen Y, Shi J. Catalytic Nanodots-Driven Pyroptosis Suppression in Nucleus Pulposus for Antioxidant Intervention of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2313248. [PMID: 38299823 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Low back pain resulting from intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a prevalent global concern; however, its underlying mechanism remains elusive. Single-cell sequencing analyses revealed the critical involvement of pyroptosis in IVDD. Considering the involvement of reactive oxygen species (ROS) as the primary instigator of pyroptosis and the lack of an efficient intervention approach, this study developed carbonized Mn-containing nanodots (MCDs) as ROS-scavenging catalytic biomaterials to suppress pyroptosis of nucleus pulposus (NP) cells to efficiently alleviate IVDD. Catalytic MCDs have superior efficacy in scavenging intracellular ROS and rescuing homeostasis in the NP microenvironment compared with N-acetylcysteine, a classical antioxidant. The data validates that pyroptosis plays a vital role in mediating the protective effects of catalytic MCDs against oxidative stress. Systematic in vivo assessments substantiate the effectiveness of MCDs in rescuing a puncture-induced IVDD rat model, further demonstrating their ability to suppress pyroptosis. This study highlights the potential of antioxidant catalytic nanomedicine as a pyroptosis inhibitor and mechanistically unveils an efficient strategy for the treatment of IVDD.
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- Kaiqiang Sun
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, P. R. China
- Department of Orthopedics, Naval Medical Center of PLA, Shanghai, 200052, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, P. R. China
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- Materdicine Lab, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute of Shanghai University, Wenzhou, 325088, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Navy Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, P. R. China
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Yalshetti S, Thokchom B, Bhavi SM, Singh SR, Patil SR, Harini BP, Sillanpää M, Manjunatha JG, Srinath BS, Yarajarla RB. Microwave-assisted synthesis, characterization and in vitro biomedical applications of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn.-mediated carbon quantum dots. Sci Rep 2024; 14:9915. [PMID: 38689005 PMCID: PMC11061284 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60726-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: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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In recent years, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have garnered considerable attention as a promising material for biomedical applications because of their unique optical and biological properties. In this study, CQDs were derived from the leaves of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn. via microwave-assisted technique and characterized using different techniques such as ultraviolet-visible, Fourier transform infrared, fluorescence spectrometry, X-ray diffraction, dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Subsequently, their potential for biomedical applications was investigated through in vitro assays assessing scratch healing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and cytotoxicity properties. It was found that the CQDs were fluorescent, polycrystalline, quasi-spherical, ~ 12 nm in size with presence of -OH and -COOH groups on their negatively charged surfaces, and demonstrated good anti-inflammatory by inhibiting protein denaturation, cyclooxygenase-2 and regulating inflammatory cytokines. The CQDs also exhibited antimicrobial activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae and Bacillus cereus, good biocompatibility, along with excellent promotion of cell proliferation in vitro, indicating their potential as a anti-inflammatory and wound healing material. The properties were more enhanced than their precursor, H. rosa-sinensis leaf extract. Hence, the CQDs synthesized from the leaves of H. rosa-sinensis can serve as a potential biomedical agent.
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- Shweta Yalshetti
- Drosophila and Nanoscience Research Laboratory, Department of Applied Genetics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka, 580003, India
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- Drosophila and Nanoscience Research Laboratory, Department of Applied Genetics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka, 580003, India
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- Drosophila and Nanoscience Research Laboratory, Department of Applied Genetics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka, 580003, India
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- Drosophila and Nanoscience Research Laboratory, Department of Applied Genetics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka, 580003, India
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- Drosophila and Nanoscience Research Laboratory, Department of Applied Genetics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka, 580003, India
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- Department of Zoology, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560056, India
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Norrebrogade 44, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry, FMKMC College, Mangalore University Constituent College, Madikeri, Karnataka, 571201, India
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- Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560056, India
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- Drosophila and Nanoscience Research Laboratory, Department of Applied Genetics, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka, 580003, India.
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Zhang Y, Shen N, Jiang A, Zhao J, Sang Y, Wang A, Shen W, Gao Y. Multiomics-based classifier to decipher immune landscape of uveal melanoma and predict patient outcomes. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024:1-17. [PMID: 38468495 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2024.2318656] [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: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Uveal melanoma (UVM) prognosis and the possibilities for targeted therapy depend on a thorough understanding of immune infiltration features and the analysis of genomic and immune signatures. Leveraging multi-omics data from The Cancer Genome Atlas and GEO datasets, we employed an unsupervised clustering algorithm to categorize UVM into immune-related subgroups. Subsequent multi-omics analysis revealed two distinct UVM subtypes, each characterized by unique genomic mutations and immune microenvironment disparities. The aggressive UMCS2 subtype exhibited higher TNM stage and poorer survival, marked by elevated metabolism and increased immune infiltration. However, UMCS2 displayed heightened tumor mutational burden and immune dysfunction, leading to reduced responsiveness to immunotherapy. Importantly, these subtypes demonstrated differential sensitivity to targeted drugs due to significant variances in metabolic and immune environments, with UMCS2 displaying lower sensitivity. We developed a robust, subtype-specific marker-based risk scoring system. This system's diagnostic accuracy was validated through ROC curves, decision curve analysis, and calibration curves, all yielding satisfactory results. Additionally, cell experiments identified the pivotal function of HTR2B, the most crucial factor in this risk model. Knocking down HTR2B significantly reduced the activity, proliferation, and invasion ability of the UVM cell line. These findings underscored the impact of gene and immune microenvironment alterations in driving distinct molecular subtypes, emphasizing the need for precise treatment strategies. The molecular subtyping-based risk assessment system not only aids in predicting patient prognosis but also guides the identification of populations suitable for combined treatment. Molecules represented by HTR2B in the model may serve as effective therapeutic targets for UVM.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Yuan Zhang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Urology, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Zhu X, Zhou Y, Yan S, Qian S, Wang Y, Ju E, Zhang C. Herbal Medicine-Inspired Carbon Quantum Dots with Antibiosis and Hemostasis Effects for Promoting Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:8527-8537. [PMID: 38329426 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Bleeding and bacterial infections are crucial factors affecting wound healing. The usage of herbal medicine-derived materials holds great potential for promoting wound healing. However, the uncertain intrinsic effective ingredients and unclear mechanism of action remain great concerns. Herein, inspired by the herbal medicine Ligusticum wallichii, we reported the synthesis of tetramethylpyrazine-derived carbon quantum dots (TMP-CQDs) for promoting wound healing. Of note, the use of TMP as the precursor instead of L. wallichii ensured the repeatability and homogeneity of the obtained products. Furthermore, TMP-CQDs exhibited high antibacterial activity. Mechanically, TMP-CQDs inhibited the DNA repair, biosynthesis, and quorum sensing of the bacteria and induced intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). Moreover, TMP-CQDs could accelerate blood coagulation through activating factor VIII and promoting platelet aggregation. Effective wound healing was achieved by using TMP-CQDs in the Staphylococcus aureus-infected mouse skin wound model. This study sheds light on the development of herbal medicine-inspired materials as effective therapeutic drugs.
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- Xiaofei Zhu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- College of First Clinical Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Center for Nanomedicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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Synoradzki KJ, Paduszyńska N, Solnik M, Toro MD, Bilmin K, Bylina E, Rutkowski P, Yousef YA, Bucolo C, Zweifel SA, Reibaldi M, Fiedorowicz M, Czarnecka AM. From Molecular Biology to Novel Immunotherapies and Nanomedicine in Uveal Melanoma. Curr Oncol 2024; 31:778-800. [PMID: 38392052 PMCID: PMC10887618 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol31020058] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Molecular biology studies of uveal melanoma have resulted in the development of novel immunotherapy approaches including tebentafusp-a T cell-redirecting bispecific fusion protein. More biomarkers are currently being studied. As a result, combined immunotherapy is being developed as well as immunotherapy with bifunctional checkpoint inhibitory T cell engagers and natural killer cells. Current trials cover tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL), vaccination with IKKb-matured dendritic cells, or autologous dendritic cells loaded with autologous tumor RNA. Another potential approach to treat UM could be based on T cell receptor engineering rather than antibody modification. Immune-mobilizing monoclonal T cell receptors (TCR) against cancer, called ImmTAC TM molecules, represent such an approach. Moreover, nanomedicine, especially miRNA approaches, are promising for future trials. Finally, theranostic radiopharmaceuticals enabling diagnosis and therapy with the same molecule bring hope to this research.
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- Kamil J. Synoradzki
- Environmental Laboratory of Pharmacological and Toxicological Research, Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, 5 Pawinskiego Str., 02-106 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (N.P.); (M.S.)
- Department of Soft Tissue/Bone Sarcoma and Melanoma, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, 5 Roentgen Str., 02-781 Warsaw, Poland; (E.B.); (P.R.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (N.P.); (M.S.)
- Department of Soft Tissue/Bone Sarcoma and Melanoma, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, 5 Roentgen Str., 02-781 Warsaw, Poland; (E.B.); (P.R.)
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- Chair and Department of General and Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chmielna Str., 20-079 Lublin, Poland;
- Eye Clinic, Public Health Department, Federico II University, Via Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Research and Development Centre Novasome Sp. z o.o., 51-423 Wrocław, Poland;
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- Department of Soft Tissue/Bone Sarcoma and Melanoma, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, 5 Roentgen Str., 02-781 Warsaw, Poland; (E.B.); (P.R.)
- Department of Clinical Trials, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, 02-781 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Soft Tissue/Bone Sarcoma and Melanoma, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, 5 Roentgen Str., 02-781 Warsaw, Poland; (E.B.); (P.R.)
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- Department of Surgery (Ophthalmology), King Hussein Cancer Centre, Amman 11941, Jordan;
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- Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Via S. Sofia 97, 95123 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland;
- Faculty of Human Medicine, University of Zurich, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic Section, Citta della Salute e della Scienza, Turin University, 10122 Turin, Italy;
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- Small Animal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Laboratory, Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, 5 Pawinskiego Str., 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Soft Tissue/Bone Sarcoma and Melanoma, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, 5 Roentgen Str., 02-781 Warsaw, Poland; (E.B.); (P.R.)
- Department of Experimental Pharmacology, Mossakowski Medical Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, 5 Pawinskiego Str., 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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Zhang D, Wang M, Li Y, Liang G, Zheng W, Gui L, Li X, Zhang L, Zeng W, Yang Y, Zeng Y, Huang Z, Fan R, Lu Y, Guan J, Li T, Cheng J, Yang H, Chen L, Zhou J, Gong M. Integrated metabolomics revealed the photothermal therapy of melanoma by Mo 2C nanosheets: toward rehabilitated homeostasis in metabolome combined lipidome. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:730-741. [PMID: 38165726 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02123h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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Melanoma, the most aggressive and life-threatening form of skin cancer, lacks innovative therapeutic approaches and deeper bioinformation. In this study, we developed a photothermal therapy (PTT) based on Mo2C nanosheets to eliminate melanoma while utilizing integrated metabolomics to investigate the metabolic shift of metabolome combined lipidome during PTT at the molecular level. Our results demonstrated that 1 mg ml-1 Mo2C nanosheets could efficiently convert laser energy into heat with a strong and stable photothermal effect (74 ± 0.9 °C within 7 cycles). Furthermore, Mo2C-based PTT led to a rapid decrease in melanoma volume (from 3.299 to 0 cm2) on the sixth day, indicating the effective elimination of melanoma. Subsequent integrated metabolomics analysis revealed significant changes in aqueous metabolites (including organic acids, amino acids, fatty acids, and amines) and lipid classes (including phospholipids, lysophospholipids, and sphingolipids), suggesting that melanoma caused substantial fluctuations in both metabolome and lipidome, while Mo2C-based PTT helped improve amino acid metabolism-related biological events (such as tryptophan metabolism) impaired by melanoma. These findings suggest that Mo2C nanosheets hold significant potential as an effective therapeutic agent for skin tumors, such as melanoma. Moreover, through exploring multidimensional bioinformation, integrated metabolomics technology provides novel insights for studying the metabolic effects of tumors, monitoring the correction of metabolic abnormalities by Mo2C nanosheet therapy, and evaluating the therapeutic effect on tumors.
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- Dingkun Zhang
- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, Laboratory of Clinical Proteomics and Metabolomics, Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China.
- NHC Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan Clinical Medical Research Center for Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, P. R. China.
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, Laboratory of Clinical Proteomics and Metabolomics, Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China.
- NHC Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Metabolomics and Proteomics Technology Platform, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Metabolomics and Proteomics Technology Platform, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Metabolomics and Proteomics Technology Platform, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Metabolomics and Proteomics Technology Platform, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Metabolomics and Proteomics Technology Platform, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Metabolomics and Proteomics Technology Platform, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Research Management, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Metabolomics and Proteomics Technology Platform, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan Clinical Medical Research Center for Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, P. R. China.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
- Chengdu Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, P. R. China
- Chengdu Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Laboratory of Mitochondria and Metabolism, Department of Anesthesiology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, Laboratory of Clinical Proteomics and Metabolomics, Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China.
- NHC Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, Laboratory of Clinical Proteomics and Metabolomics, Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China.
- NHC Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan Clinical Medical Research Center for Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, P. R. China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan Clinical Medical Research Center for Neurosurgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, P. R. China.
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- Department of Plastic and Burn Surgery, Laboratory of Clinical Proteomics and Metabolomics, Institutes for Systems Genetics, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, P. R. China.
- NHC Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Dong Y, Wei J, Yang F, Qu Y, Huang J, Shi D. Nutrient-Based Approaches for Melanoma: Prevention and Therapeutic Insights. Nutrients 2023; 15:4483. [PMID: 37892558 PMCID: PMC10609833 DOI: 10.3390/nu15204483] [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: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Melanoma, a prevalent and lethal form of skin cancer, remains a formidable challenge in terms of prevention and treatment. While significant progress has been made in understanding its pathogenesis and treatment, the quest for effective prevention strategies and therapeutic approaches remains ongoing. Considering the increased advancements in understanding the dynamic interplay between nutrients and melanoma, we aim to offer a refreshed perspective on nutrient-based approaches for melanoma prevention and adjunctive therapy. In contrast to other studies, we have innovatively provided a detailed exposition of the nutrients' influences on melanoma prognosis and treatment. This review firstly examines various nutrients, including antioxidants (namely vitamins A, D, C, and E; selenium; and caffeine), polyunsaturated fatty acids, and flavonoids, for their effects and underlying mechanisms in reducing melanoma risk. Among these nutrients, caffeine shows the most promising potential, as it is supported by multiple cohort studies for its protective effect against melanoma. In contrast, there is a certain degree of inconsistency in the research of other nutrients, possibly due to inherent differences between animal studies and epidemiological research, as well as variations in the definition of nutrient intake. To comprehensively investigate the impact of nutrients on melanoma progression and therapeutic approaches, the following sections will explore how nutrients influence immune responses and other physiological processes. While there is robust support from cell and animal studies regarding the immunomodulatory attributes of vitamins D and zinc, the anti-angiogenic potential of polyphenols, and the cell growth-inhibitory effects of flavonoids, the limited availability of human-based research substantially constrains their practical relevance in clinical contexts. As for utilizing nutrients in adjuvant melanoma treatments, multiple approaches have garnered clinical research support, including the utilization of vitamin D to decrease the postoperative recurrence rates among melanoma patients and the adoption of a high-fiber diet to enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy. In general, the effects of most nutrients on reducing the risk of melanoma are not entirely clear. However, several nutrients, including vitamin D and dietary fiber, have demonstrated their potential to improve the melanoma prognosis and enhance the treatment outcomes, making them particularly deserving of clinical attention. A personalized and interdisciplinary approach, involving dermatologists, oncologists, nutritionists, and researchers, holds the promise of optimizing melanoma treatment strategies.
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- Yucheng Dong
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;
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- Department of Emergency Department, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;
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- Department of Liver Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;
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- Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;
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- Department of Emergency Department, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China;
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Wang X, Luan F, Yue H, Song C, Wang S, Feng J, Zhang X, Yang W, Li Y, Wei W, Tao Y. Recent advances of smart materials for ocular drug delivery. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 200:115006. [PMID: 37451500 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.115006] [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: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Owing to the variety and complexity of ocular diseases and the natural ocular barriers, drug therapy for ocular diseases has significant limitations, such as poor drug targeting to the site of the disease, poor drug penetration, and short drug retention time in the vitreous body. With the development of biotechnology, biomedical materials have reached the "smart" stage. To date, despite their inability to overcome all the aforementioned drawbacks, a variety of smart materials have been widely tested to treat various ocular diseases. This review analyses the most recent developments in multiple smart materials (inorganic particles, polymeric particles, lipid-based particles, hydrogels, and devices) to treat common ocular diseases and discusses the future directions and perspectives regarding clinical translation issues. This review can help researchers rationally design more smart materials for specific ocular applications.
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- Xiaojun Wang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, PR China.
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Zhang B, Fan X, Du H, Zhao M, Zhang Z, Zhu R, He B, Zhang Y, Li X, Li J, Gu N. Foodborne Carbon Dot Exposure Induces Insulin Resistance through Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis and Damaged Intestinal Mucus Layer. ACS NANO 2023; 17:6081-6094. [PMID: 36897192 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c01005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Foodborne carbon dots (CDs), an emerging food nanocontaminant, are an increasing risk factor for metabolic toxicity in mammals. Here, we report that chronic CD exposure induced glucose metabolism disorders via disruption of the gut-liver axis in mice. 16s rRNA analysis demonstrated that CD exposure decreased the abundance of beneficial bacteria (Bacteroides, Coprococcus, and S24-7) and increased the abundance of harmful bacteria (Proteobacteria, Oscillospira, Desulfovibrionaceae, and Ruminococcaceae), as well as increased the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio. Mechanistically, the increased pro-inflammatory bacteria release the endotoxin lipopolysaccharide, which induces an intestinal inflammation and disruption of the intestinal mucus layer, activating systemic inflammation and inducing hepatic insulin resistance in mice via the TLR4/NFκB/MAPK signaling pathway. Furthermore, these changes were almost completely reversed by probiotics. Fecal microbiota transplantation from CD-exposed mice induced glucose intolerance, damaged liver function, intestinal mucus layer injury, hepatic inflammation, and insulin resistance in the recipient mice. However, microbiota-depleted mice exposed to CDs had normal levels of these biomarkers consistent with microbiota-depleted control mice, which revealed that gut microbiota dysbiosis contributes to CD-induced inflammation-mediated insulin resistance. Together, our findings revealed that gut microbiota dysbiosis contributes to CD-induced inflammation-mediated insulin resistance and attempted to elucidate the specific underlying mechanism. Furthermore, we emphasized the importance of assessing the hazards associated with foodborne CDs.
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- Boya Zhang
- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150006, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150006, China
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He S, Zhang S, Yao Y, Xu B, Niu Z, Liao F, Wu J, Song Q, Li M, Liu Z. Turbulence of glutamine metabolism in pan-cancer prognosis and immune microenvironment. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1064127. [PMID: 36568190 PMCID: PMC9769123 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1064127] [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: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Introduction Glutamine is characterized as the nutrient required in tumor cells. The study based on glutamine metabolism aimed to develop a new predictive factor for pan-cancer prognostic and therapeutic analyses and to explore the mechanisms underlying the development of cancer. Methods The RNA-sequence data retrieved from TCGA, ICGC, GEO, and CGGA databases were applied to train and further validate our signature. Single-cell RNA transcriptome data from GEO were used to investigate the correlation between glutamine metabolism and cell cycle progression. A series of bioinformatics and machine learning approaches were applied to accomplish the statistical analyses in this study. Results As an individual risk factor, our signature could predict the overall survival (OS) and immunotherapy responses of patients in the pan-cancer analysis. The nomogram model combined several clinicopathological features, provided the GMscore, a readable measurement to clinically predict the probability of OS and improve the predictive capacity of GMscore. While analyzing the correlations between glutamine metabolism and malignant features of the tumor, we observed that the accumulation of TP53 inactivation might underlie glutamine metabolism with cell cycle progression in cancer. Supposedly, CAD and its upstream genes in glutamine metabolism would be potential targets in the therapy of patients with IDH-mutated glioma. Immune infiltration and sensitivity to anti-cancer drugs have been confirmed in the high-risk group. Discussion In summary, glutamine metabolism is significant to the clinical outcomes of patients with pan-cancer and is tightly associated with several hallmarks of a malignant tumor.
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- Songjiang He
- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China,*Correspondence: Qibin Song, ; Minglun Li, ; Zheming Liu,
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, Ludwig- Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), Munich, Germany,*Correspondence: Qibin Song, ; Minglun Li, ; Zheming Liu,
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China,*Correspondence: Qibin Song, ; Minglun Li, ; Zheming Liu,
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Zhang H, Li X, You P, Song X, Fan Q, Tao X, Qu Y. Highly tumoricidal efficiency of non-oxidized MXene-Ti3C2Tx quantum dots on human uveal melanoma. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1028470. [PMID: 36277391 PMCID: PMC9582440 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1028470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Uveal melanoma (UM) is a highly malignant intraocular tumor with poor prognosis. Current topical ophthalmic therapies purpose to conserve the eye and useful vision. Due to the risks and limited clinical benefits, the topical treatments of UM remain challenging and complex. In this study, newly developed non-oxidized MXene-Ti3C2Tx quantum dots (NMQDs-Ti3C2Tx) are proposed for UM treatment. Surprisingly, NMQDs-Ti3C2Tx shows significant tumor-killing effects on UM cells in a dose-dependent manner and causes severe necrosis near the injection site on the xenograft UM tumor model. Moreover, NMQDs-Ti3C2Tx exhibits excellent biocompatibility with normal retina pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and does not cause any damage in C57BL/6 mice eyes. Mechanistically, NMQDs-Ti3C2Tx inhibits the proliferation, invasion, and migration of UM cells via its desirable reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation ability, which causes lipid peroxidation and mitophagy, triggering cell ferroptosis. Furthermore, NMQDs-Ti3C2Tx is detected accumulating in autolysosomes which exacerbates cell death. This work provides new light on the topical treatment of UM.
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- Huankai Zhang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Cell Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- *Correspondence: Yi Qu,
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Advances in the Application of Nanomaterials to the Treatment of Melanoma. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14102090. [PMID: 36297527 PMCID: PMC9610396 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14102090] [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: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Melanoma can be divided into cutaneous melanoma, uveal melanoma, mucosal melanoma, etc. It is a very aggressive tumor that is prone to metastasis. Patients with metastatic melanoma have a poor prognosis and shorter survival. Although current melanoma treatments have been dramatically improved, there are still many problems such as systemic toxicity and the off-target effects of drugs. The use of nanoparticles may overcome some inadequacies of current melanoma treatments. In this review, we summarize the limitations of current therapies for cutaneous melanoma, uveal melanoma, and mucosal melanoma, as well as the adjunct role of nanoparticles in different treatment modalities. We suggest that nanomaterials may have an effective intervention in melanoma treatment in the future.
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Xie W, Chen B, Wen H, Xiao P, Wang L, Liu W, Wang D, Tang BZ. Biomimetic Nanoplatform Loading Type I Aggregation-Induced Emission Photosensitizer and Glutamine Blockade to Regulate Nutrient Partitioning for Enhancing Antitumor Immunotherapy. ACS NANO 2022; 16:10742-10753. [PMID: 35830505 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c02605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The intense metabolism of cancer cells leads to hypoxia and lack of crucial nutrients in the tumor microenvironment, which hinders the function of immune cells. We designed a biomimetic immune metabolic nanoplatform, in which a type I aggregation-induced emission photosensitizer and a glutamine antagonist are encapsulated into a cancer cell membrane for achieving specific delivery in vivo. This approach greatly satisfies the glucose and glutamine required by T cells, significantly improves the tumor hypoxic environment, enables the reprogramming of tumor and immune cell metabolism, induces immunogenic cell death, promotes dendritic cell maturation, and effectively inhibits tumor proliferation. Strong tumor-specific immune responses are further triggered, and the tumor immune-suppressing microenvironment is modulated, by decreasing the number of immunosuppressive cells. Moreover, subsequent combination with anti-PD-1 is able to generate strong abscopal effects to prevent tumor distant metastasis and provide long-term immune memory against tumor recurrence.
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- Wei Xie
- Center for AIE Research, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Center for AIE Research, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Center for AIE Research, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Center for AIE Research, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Artificial Micro- and Nano-Structures of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Center for AIE Research, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Center for AIE Research, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Polymer Science and Technology, Guangdong Research Center for Interfacial Engineering of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Shenzhen Institute of Aggregate Science and Technology, School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518172, China
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Zhang B, Yu L, Zhu R, Wei X, Fan X, Hu H, Yang D, Du H, Zhao M, Li L, Oh Y, Feng Y, Gu N. Malting barley carbon dots-mediated oxidative stress promotes insulin resistance in mice via NF-κB pathway and MAPK cascade. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:331. [PMID: 35842638 PMCID: PMC9288084 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01543-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Food-borne carbon dots (CDs) are widely generated during food processing and are inevitably ingested by humans causing toxicity. However, the toxic effects of food-borne CDs on the blood glucose metabolism are unknown. Results In this study, we brewed beer via a representative strategy and extracted the melting-barley CDs (MBCDs) to explore the toxic effects on blood glucose in mice. We found the accumulation of fluorescent labeled MBCDs in various organs and oral administration of MBCDs can cause visceral toxicity, manifested as liver damage. Mice were orally administered MBCDs (5 and 25 mg/kg) for 16 weeks, and increased levels of fasting blood glucose were observed in both MBCDs-treated groups. Transcriptomic analyses revealed that MBCDs activate oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, the MAPK cascade, and PI3K/Akt signaling in mice livers. Mechanistically, MBCDs exposure-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) overproduction activates the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway and MAPK cascade, thereby promoting phosphorylated insulin receptor substrate (IRS)-1 at Ser307 and inducing insulin resistance (IR). Meanwhile, the IR promoted gluconeogenesis, which enhanced MBCDs-induced hyperglycemia of mice. Importantly, inhibition of the ROS significantly attenuated the MBCDs-induced inflammatory response and MAPK cascade, thereby alleviating IR and hyperglycemia in mice. Conclusion In summary, this study revealed that MBCDs promote ROS overproduction and thus induced IR, resulting in imbalance of glucose homeostasis in mice. More importantly, this study was further assessed to reveal an imperative emphasis on the reevaluation of dietary and environmental CDs exposure, and has important implications for T2DM prevention research. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-022-01543-1.
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- Boya Zhang
- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China.,State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150006, China
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- School of Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Department of Medicine, Renal Electrolyte and Hypertension Division, Department of Genetics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19019, USA
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China
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- Faculty of Education, Wakayama University, Wakayama, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150006, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150006, China.
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Cui G, Zhang L, Zaky AA, Liu R, Wang H, EL-ATY A, Tan M. Protein coronas formed by three blood proteins and food-borne carbon dots from roast mackerel: Effects on cytotoxicity and cellular metabolites. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 216:799-809. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Dong Y, Lv D, Zhao Z, Xu Z, Hu Z, Tang B. Lycorine Inhibits Hypertrophic Scar Formation by Inducing ROS-Mediated Apoptosis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:892015. [PMID: 35685086 PMCID: PMC9171077 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.892015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Hypertrophic scar (HS) is a fibrotic cutaneous disease with few effective therapies. Lycorine is a drug with pro-apoptotic ability and anti-fibrosis potential. This study aimed to test whether lycorine could trigger the apoptosis of hypertrophic scar fibroblasts (HSFs) to inhibit HS formation. Methods: The proapoptotic and anti-fibrosis effects of lycorine on the viability and apoptosis of human primary HSFs and their reactive oxygen species (ROS) production as well as a rabbit ear model of HS were determined by CCK-8, flow cytometry, Western blot, immunofluorescence, transwell migration, collagen gel contraction assays. Results: Lycorine treatment selectively decreased the viability of HSFs, and induced their apoptosis, but not normal fibroblasts (NFs). Lycorine treatment increased the relative levels of Bax and cleaved PARP expression, cytochrome C cytoplasm translocation, but decreased Bcl-2, caspase-3 and caspase-9 expression, the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) in HSFs. Lycorine inhibited the migration and contraction of HSFs, and reduced the expression of collagen I, collagen III and α-SMA. Mechanistically, lycorine treatment stimulated high levels of ROS production, leading to apoptosis of HSFs while treatment with NAC, a ROS inhibitor, significantly mitigated or abrogated the pro-apoptotic and antifibrotic activity of lycorine in HSFs. Moreover, lycorine treatment mitigated the severity of HS in rabbit ears by inducing fibroblast apoptosis. Conclusion: These results indicate that lycorine has a potent anti-fibrotic activity and is a potential drug for intervention of HS.
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- Yunxian Dong
- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Dang Q, Liu Z, Hu S, Chen Z, Meng L, Hu J, Wang G, Yuan W, Han X, Li L, Sun Z. Derivation and Clinical Validation of a Redox-Driven Prognostic Signature for Colorectal Cancer. Front Oncol 2021; 11:743703. [PMID: 34778061 PMCID: PMC8578893 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.743703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer (CRC), a seriously threat that endangers public health, has a striking tendency to relapse and metastasize. Redox-related signaling pathways have recently been extensively studied in cancers. However, the study and potential role of redox in CRC remain unelucidated. We developed and validated a risk model for prognosis and recurrence prediction in CRC patients via identifying gene signatures driven by redox-related signaling pathways. The redox-driven prognostic signature (RDPS) was demonstrated to be an independent risk factor for patient survival (including OS and RFS) in four public cohorts and one clinical in-house cohort. Additionally, there was an intimate association between the risk score and tumor immune infiltration, with higher risk score accompanied with less immune cell infiltration. In this study, we used redox-related factors as an entry point, which may provide a broader perspective for prognosis prediction in CRC and have the potential to provide more promising evidence for immunotherapy.
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- Qin Dang
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Interventional Institute of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Zhengzhou Sixth People's Hospital, Henan Infectious Disease Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Interventional Institute of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Internet Medical and System Applications of National Engineering Laboratory, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Duan T, Zhou D, Yao Y, Shao X. The Association of Aberrant Expression of FGF1 and mTOR-S6K1 in Colorectal Cancer. Front Oncol 2021; 11:706838. [PMID: 34552869 PMCID: PMC8450504 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.706838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most frequent malignant neoplasms worldwide, and the effect of treatments is limited. Fibroblast growth factor 1 (FGF1) has been involved in a wide variety of several malignant diseases and takes part in the tumorigenesis of CRC. However, the function and mechanism of FGF1 in CRC remains elusive. In this study, the results indicated that FGF1 is elevated in CRC tissues and linked with poor prognosis (P < 0.001). In subgroup analysis of FGF1 in CRC, regardless of any clinic-factors except gender, high level FGF1 expression was associated with markedly shorter survival (P < 0.05). In addition, the expression of p-S6K1 and FGF1 was not associated in normal tissue (P = 0.781), but their expression was closely related in tumor tissue (P = 0.010). The oncogenic role of FGF1 was determined using in vitro and in vivo functional assays. FGF1 depletion inhibited the proliferation and migration of CRC cells in vitro and vivo. FGF1 was also significantly correlated with mTOR-S6K1 pathway on the gene and protein levels (P < 0.05). In conclusion, FGF1 acts as a tumor activator in CRC, and against FGF1 may provide a new visual field on treating CRC, especially for mTORC1-targeted resistant patients.
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- Tinghui Duan
- Department of Medical Imaging, The Affiliated Guangji Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China
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Xu L, Wang Y, Ma Y, Huan S, Song G. Monitoring Immunotherapy With Optical Molecular Imaging. ChemMedChem 2021; 16:2547-2557. [PMID: 33949786 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202100260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Abstract
Immunotherapy is an effective way to mobilize the body's own immune system to confront tumor cells. However, the efficacy of immunotherapy is affected by tumor heterogeneity, and the low therapeutic response to immunotherapy may lead to negative outcomes, which reinforces the urgency for early benefit predictors. Evaluating the infiltration of immune cells in solid tumors and metabolism changes of tumors provide potential response targets for monitoring immune response. Non-invasive imaging identifying prognostic biomarkers can select the beneficiaries of targeted immunotherapy from non-responses. Quantitative biomarkers may eventually improve the cancer management, help customize individual treatment plans and predict the treatment outcomes. In this review, we summarize the non-invasive optical molecular imaging methods for monitoring immunotherapy. With the combination of imaging and immunotherapy, the prediction of immunotherapy response may promote the development of precision medicine.
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- Li Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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