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Sugimoto R, Lee L, Tanaka Y, Morita Y, Hijioka M, Hisano T, Furukawa M. Zinc Deficiency as a General Feature of Cancer: a Review of the Literature. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024; 202:1937-1947. [PMID: 37658952 PMCID: PMC10955002 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03818-6] [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: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
Abstract
Trace elements are minerals that are present in very low concentrations in the human body and yet are crucial for a wide range of physiological functions. Zinc, the second most abundant trace element, is obtained primarily from the diet. After being taken up in the intestine, zinc is distributed to various target organs, where it plays key roles in processes such as immunity, protein folding, apoptosis, and antioxidant activity. Given the important role of zinc in a wide range of enzymatic reactions and physiological processes, zinc deficiency has been identified in a variety of diseases, notably cancer. In recent years, multiple meta-analyses and reviews looking at zinc levels in individual cancer types have been published, as have a plethora of primary studies demonstrating a link between low zinc levels and specific types of cancer. In this review, we summarize recent evidence implicating low zinc concentrations in serum or tissues as a characteristic in a wide range of cancers. We also discuss preliminary findings indicating that zinc level measurement could ultimately become a useful clinical tool for cancer diagnosis and predicting outcomes in patients with cancer. Finally, we suggest future directions for further elucidating the role of zinc deficiency in cancer development and progression.
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- Rie Sugimoto
- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatology, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center, 3-1-1 Notame, Minami-Ku, Fukuoka, 811-1395, Japan.
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatology, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center, 3-1-1 Notame, Minami-Ku, Fukuoka, 811-1395, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatology, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center, 3-1-1 Notame, Minami-Ku, Fukuoka, 811-1395, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatology, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center, 3-1-1 Notame, Minami-Ku, Fukuoka, 811-1395, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatology, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center, 3-1-1 Notame, Minami-Ku, Fukuoka, 811-1395, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatology, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center, 3-1-1 Notame, Minami-Ku, Fukuoka, 811-1395, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatology, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center, 3-1-1 Notame, Minami-Ku, Fukuoka, 811-1395, Japan
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Dehghani P, Karthikeyan V, Tajabadi A, Assi DS, Catchpole A, Wadsworth J, Leung HY, Roy VAL. Rapid Near-Patient Impedimetric Sensing Platform for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:14580-14591. [PMID: 38560003 PMCID: PMC10976404 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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With the global escalation of concerns surrounding prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis, reliance on the serologic prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test remains the primary approach. However, the imperative for early PCa diagnosis necessitates more effective, accurate, and rapid diagnostic point-of-care (POC) devices to enhance the result reliability and minimize disease-related complications. Among POC approaches, electrochemical biosensors, known for their amenability and miniaturization capabilities, have emerged as promising candidates. In this study, we developed an impedimetric sensing platform to detect urinary zinc (UZn) in both artificial and clinical urine samples. Our approach lies in integrating label-free impedimetric sensing and the introduction of porosity through surface modification techniques. Leveraging a cellulose acetate/reduced graphene oxide composite, our sensor's recognition layer is engineered to exhibit enhanced porosity, critical for improving the sensitivity, capture, and interaction with UZn. The sensitivity is further amplified by incorporating zincon as an external dopant, establishing highly effective recognition sites. Our sensor demonstrates a limit of detection of 7.33 ng/mL in the 0.1-1000 ng/mL dynamic range, which aligns with the reference benchmark samples from clinical biochemistry. Our sensor results are comparable with the results of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) where a notable correlation of 0.991 is achieved. To validate our sensor in a real-life scenario, tests were performed on human urine samples from patients being investigated for prostate cancer. Testing clinical urine samples using our sensing platform and ICP-MS produced highly comparable results. A linear correlation with R2 = 0.964 with no significant difference between two groups (p-value = 0.936) was found, thus confirming the reliability of our sensing platform.
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- Parisa Dehghani
- James
Watt School of Engineering, University of
Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, U.K.
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- James
Watt School of Engineering, University of
Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, U.K.
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- James
Watt School of Engineering, University of
Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, U.K.
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- Scottish
Trace Element and Micronutrient Diagnostic and Research Laboratory,
Department of Biochemistry, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow G31 2ER, U.K.
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- Scottish
Trace Element and Micronutrient Diagnostic and Research Laboratory,
Department of Biochemistry, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow G31 2ER, U.K.
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- Cancer
Research UK Scotland Institute, Glasgow G61 1BD, U.K.
- School
of Cancer Sciences, MVLS, University of
Glasgow, Glasgow G61 1BD, U.K.
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- School
of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Metropolitan
University, Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong
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Fang H, Li Y, Yang X, Chen Y, Guo Z, He W. Recent advances in Zn 2+ imaging: From organelles to in vivo applications. Curr Opin Chem Biol 2023; 76:102378. [PMID: 37633062 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2023.102378] [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: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Zn2+ is involved in various physiological and pathological processes in living systems. Monitoring the dynamic spatiotemporal changes of Zn2+ levels in organelles, cells, and in vivo is of great importance for the investigation of the physiological and pathological functions of Zn2+. However, this task is quite challenging since Zn2+ in living systems is present at low concentrations and undergoes rapid dynamic changes. In this review, we summarize the design and application of fluorescent probes for Zn2+ imaging in organelles, cells, and live organisms reported over the past two years. We aim to provide inspiration for the design of novel Zn2+ probes for multi-level monitoring and deepen the understanding of Zn2+ biology.
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- Hongbao Fang
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China; Nanchuang (Jiangsu) Institute of Chemistry and Health, Nanjing 210000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China; Nanchuang (Jiangsu) Institute of Chemistry and Health, Nanjing 210000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Biomedicine Innovation Center (ChemBIC), Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China; Nanchuang (Jiangsu) Institute of Chemistry and Health, Nanjing 210000, China.
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Karunasinghe N. Zinc in Prostate Health and Disease: A Mini Review. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10123206. [PMID: 36551962 PMCID: PMC9775643 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10123206] [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: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Introduction-With the high global prevalence of prostate cancer and associated mortalities, it is important to enhance current clinical practices for better prostate cancer outcomes. The current review is towards understanding the value of Zn towards this mission. Method-General information on Zn in biology and multiple aspects of Zn involvement in prostate health and disease were referred to in PubMed. Results-The most influential feature of Zn towards prostate health is its ability to retain sufficient citrate levels for a healthy prostate. Zn deficiencies were recorded in serum, hair, and prostate tissue of men with prostate cancer compared to non-cancer controls. Zn gut absorption, albumin binding, and storage compete with various factors. There are multiple associations of Zn cellular influx and efflux transporters, Zn finger proteins, matrix metalloproteinases, and Zn signaling with prostate cancer outcomes. Such Zn marker variations associated with prostate cancer recorded from biological matrices may improve algorithms for prostate cancer screening, prognosis, and management when coupled with standard clinical practices. Discussion-The influence of Zn in prostatic health and disease is multidimensional, therefore more personalized Zn requirements may be beneficial. Several opportunities exist to utilize and improve understanding of Zn associations with prostate health and disease.
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- Nishi Karunasinghe
- Auckland Cancer Society Research Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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Chirayil S, Jordan VC, Martins AF, Paranawithana N, Ratnakar SJ, Sherry AD. Manganese(II)-Based Responsive Contrast Agent Detects Glucose-Stimulated Zinc Secretion from the Mouse Pancreas and Prostate by MRI. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:2168-2177. [PMID: 33507742 PMCID: PMC8112388 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.0c02688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A Mn(II)-based zinc-sensitive MRI contrast agent, MnPyC3A-BPEN, was prepared, characterized, and applied in imaging experiments to detect glucose-stimulated zinc secretion (GSZS) from the mouse pancreas and prostate in vivo. Thermodynamic and kinetic stability tests showed that MnPyC3A-BPEN has superior kinetic inertness compared to GdDTPA, is less susceptible to transmetalation in the presence of excess Zn2+ ions, and less susceptible to transchelation by albumin. In comparison with other gadolinium-based zinc sensors bearing a single zinc binding moiety, MnPyC3A-BPEN appears to be a reliable alternative for imaging β-cell function in the pancreas and glucose-stimulated zinc secretion from the prostate.
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- Sara Chirayil
- Advanced Imaging Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390, United States
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390, United States
- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129, United States
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390, United States
- Werner Siemens Imaging Center, Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, Tübingen 72076, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence iFIT (EXC 2180) "Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies", University of Tübingen, Tübingen 72076, Germany
- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390, United States
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390, United States
- Department of Chemistry, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas 75080, United States
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Šindelářová A, Pořízka P, Modlitbová P, Vrlíková L, Kiss K, Kaška M, Prochazka D, Vrábel J, Buchtová M, Kaiser J. Methodology for the Implementation of Internal Standard to Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Analysis of Soft Tissues. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:900. [PMID: 33572796 PMCID: PMC7866291 DOI: 10.3390/s21030900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
The improving performance of the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) triggered its utilization in the challenging topic of soft tissue analysis. Alterations of elemental content within soft tissues are commonly assessed and provide further insights in biological research. However, the laser ablation of soft tissues is a complex issue and demands a priori optimization, which is not straightforward in respect to a typical LIBS experiment. Here, we focus on implementing an internal standard into the LIBS elemental analysis of soft tissue samples. We achieve this by extending routine methodology for optimization of soft tissues analysis with a standard spiking method. This step enables a robust optimization procedure of LIBS experimental settings. Considering the implementation of LIBS analysis to the histological routine, we avoid further alterations of the tissue structure. Therefore, we propose a unique methodology of sample preparation, analysis, and subsequent data treatment, which enables the comparison of signal response from heterogenous matrix for different LIBS parameters. Additionally, a brief step-by-step process of optimization to achieve the highest signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is described. The quality of laser-tissue interaction is investigated on the basis of the zinc signal response, while selected experimental parameters (e.g., defocus, gate delay, laser energy, and ambient atmosphere) are systematically modified.
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- Anna Šindelářová
- Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC), Brno University of Technology, Purkyňova 123, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.Š.); (P.M.); (D.P.); (J.V.); (J.K.)
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- Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC), Brno University of Technology, Purkyňova 123, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.Š.); (P.M.); (D.P.); (J.V.); (J.K.)
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FME), Brno University of Technology, Technická 2896, 616 69 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC), Brno University of Technology, Purkyňova 123, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.Š.); (P.M.); (D.P.); (J.V.); (J.K.)
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- Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Veveří 97, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic; (L.V.); (M.B.)
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- Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Ruská 2411, 100 00 Praha 10, Czech Republic;
- Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Šimkova 870, 500 03 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic;
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- Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Kralove, Charles University, Šimkova 870, 500 03 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic;
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- Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC), Brno University of Technology, Purkyňova 123, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.Š.); (P.M.); (D.P.); (J.V.); (J.K.)
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FME), Brno University of Technology, Technická 2896, 616 69 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC), Brno University of Technology, Purkyňova 123, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.Š.); (P.M.); (D.P.); (J.V.); (J.K.)
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- Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Veveří 97, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic; (L.V.); (M.B.)
- Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC), Brno University of Technology, Purkyňova 123, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic; (A.Š.); (P.M.); (D.P.); (J.V.); (J.K.)
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FME), Brno University of Technology, Technická 2896, 616 69 Brno, Czech Republic
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Malikidogo KP, Martin H, Bonnet CS. From Zn(II) to Cu(II) Detection by MRI Using Metal-Based Probes: Current Progress and Challenges. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2020; 13:E436. [PMID: 33266014 PMCID: PMC7760112 DOI: 10.3390/ph13120436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Zinc and copper are essential cations involved in numerous biological processes, and variations in their concentrations can cause diseases such as neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes and cancers. Hence, detection and quantification of these cations are of utmost importance for the early diagnosis of disease. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) responsive contrast agents (mainly Lanthanide(+III) complexes), relying on a change in the state of the MRI active part upon interaction with the cation of interest, e.g., switch ON/OFF or vice versa, have been successfully utilized to detect Zn2+ and are now being developed to detect Cu2+. These paramagnetic probes mainly exploit the relaxation-based properties (T1-based contrast agents), but also the paramagnetic induced hyperfine shift properties (paraCEST and parashift probes) of the contrast agents. The challenges encountered going from Zn2+ to Cu2+ detection will be stressed and discussed herein, mainly involving the selectivity of the probes for the cation to detect and their responsivity at physiologically relevant concentrations. Depending on the response mechanism, the use of fast-field cycling MRI seems promising to increase the detection field while keeping a good response. In vivo applications of cation responsive MRI probes are only in their infancy and the recent developments will be described, along with the associated quantification problems. In the case of relaxation agents, the presence of another method of local quantification, e.g., synchrotron X-Ray fluorescence, single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) or positron emission tomography (PET) techniques, or 19F MRI is required, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.
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- Centre de Biophysique Moléculaire, Université d’Orléans, Rue Charles Sadron, F-45071 Orléans 2, France; (K.P.M.); (H.M.)
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A novel tetrapeptide fluorescence sensor for early diagnosis of prostate cancer based on imaging Zn 2+ in healthy versus cancerous cells. J Adv Res 2020; 24:363-370. [PMID: 32489681 PMCID: PMC7256208 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2020.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Zinc as a biomarker can be used to diagnose the early stage prostate cancer, while ZIP1 protein, a zinc transporter is significantly down-regulated in prostate cancer cells. This behavior leads to the apparent alteration of the enrichment ability for zinc between early prostate cancer tissues and healthy tissues. This difference inspires us to develop a novel Zn2+ sensor that applies to the clinic diagnosis of early prostate cancer. We designed a tetrapeptide sensor H2L (Dansyl-Gly-Pro-Trp-Gly-NH2) according to the photo-induced electron transfer principle (PET), and it performed adequately in Zn2+ imaging of prostate cell lines. Based on the assessment of Zn2+ enrichment ability, there was distinctly lower Zn2+ concentrate in prostate cancer cell lines than healthy prostate epithelial cells. Furthermore, H2L displayed high sensitivity with a detection limit as low as 49.5 nM, and high specificity for Zn2+ detection. Also the low toxicity and the superior cell permeability of H2L made the imaging of Zn2+ ions detection safe and rapid. We expect that H2L to be a powerful tool for early diagnosis of prostate cancer and a good indicator for the precise resection of cancer tissue during surgery.
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Teng Y, Ren Z, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Pan Z, Shao K, She Y. Determination of prostate cancer marker Zn 2+ with a highly selective surface-enhanced Raman scattering probe on liquid-liquid self-assembled Au nanoarrays. Talanta 2019; 209:120569. [PMID: 31892050 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.120569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Revised: 11/06/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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As the concentration of Zn2+ in patients with prostate cancer is much less than that in healthy persons, Zn2+ concentration can be used as a marker to expediently screen prostate cancer. In this study, a sensitive and highly selective surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) method to detect Zn2+ concentration in human prostatic fluids by utilizing water-insoluble 2-carboxyl-2'-hydroxyl-5'-sulfoformazylbenze (Zincon) as a SERS probe based on self-assembled Au nanoarrays at a liquid-liquid interface between n-hexane and Au colloids was proposed. Zincon showed remarkably different SERS bands before and after coordinating Zn2+ in the controlled conditions (70 μL of ethanol, 500 μL of n-hexane, pH value of 7.1 and 10 s of vortex mixing time), which can be used in quantifying Zn2+ with characteristic peaks. The proposed SERS method presented a good linear relationship ranging from 0.5 to 10 μmol/L and a satisfactory detection limit of 0.1 μmol/L as well as low interference with other metal ions. Moreover, the detection results are close to those of the conventional standard atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) method.
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- Yuanjie Teng
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Chemistry-Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310032, China.
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Chemistry-Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310032, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Chemistry-Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310032, China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Chemistry-Synthesis Technology, College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310032, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310032, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310032, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310032, China
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Wang S, Korenchan DE, Perez PM, Taglang C, Hayes TR, Sriram R, Bok R, Hong AS, Wu Y, Li H, Wang Z, Kurhanewicz J, Wilson DM, Flavell RR. Amino Acid-Derived Sensors for Specific Zn 2+ Detection Using Hyperpolarized 13 C Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. Chemistry 2019; 25:11842-11846. [PMID: 31338914 PMCID: PMC6742520 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201902771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2019] [Revised: 07/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Alterations in Zn2+ concentration are seen in normal tissues and in disease states, and for this reason imaging of Zn2+ is an area of active investigation. Herein, enriched [1-13 C]cysteine and [1-13 C2 ]iminodiacetic acid were developed as Zn2+ -specific imaging probes using hyperpolarized 13 C magnetic resonance spectroscopy. [1-13 C]cysteine was used to accurately quantify Zn2+ in complex biological mixtures. These sensors can be employed to detect Zn2+ via imaging mechanisms including changes in 13 C chemical shift, resonance linewidth, or T1 .
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- Sinan Wang
- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (USA, 94107, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (USA, 94107, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (USA, 94107, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (USA, 94107, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (USA, 94107, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (USA, 94107, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (USA, 94107, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (USA, 94107, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (USA, 94107, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (USA, 94107, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (USA, 94107, USA
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94107, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (USA, 94107, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (USA, 94107, USA
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94107, USA
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Harnden AC, Batsanov AS, Parker D. Paramagnetic Lanthanide NMR Probes Signalling Changes in Zinc Concentration by Emission and Chemical Shift: A Proof of Concept Study. Chemistry 2019; 25:6212-6225. [DOI: 10.1002/chem.201900609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2019] [Revised: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Alice C. Harnden
- Department of ChemistryDurham University South Road Durham DH1 3LE UK
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- Department of ChemistryDurham University South Road Durham DH1 3LE UK
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Abstract
Many elegant inorganic designs have been developed to aid medical imaging. We know better now how to improve imaging due to the enormous efforts made by scientists in probe design and other fundamental sciences, including inorganic chemistry, physiochemistry, analytical chemistry, and biomedical engineering. However, despite several years being invested in the development of diagnostic probes, only a few examples have shown applicability in MRI in vivo. In this short review, we aim to show the reader the latest advances in the application of inorganic agents in preclinical MRI.
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Martins AF, Clavijo Jordan V, Bochner F, Chirayil S, Paranawithana N, Zhang S, Lo ST, Wen X, Zhao P, Neeman M, Sherry AD. Imaging Insulin Secretion from Mouse Pancreas by MRI Is Improved by Use of a Zinc-Responsive MRI Sensor with Lower Affinity for Zn 2+ Ions. J Am Chem Soc 2018; 140:17456-17464. [PMID: 30484648 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.8b07607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
It has been demonstrated that divalent zinc ions packaged with insulin in β-cell granules can be detected by MRI during glucose-stimulated insulin secretion using a gadolinium-based Zn2+-sensitive agent. This study was designed to evaluate whether a simpler agent design having single Zn2+-sensing moieties but with variable Zn2+ binding affinities might also detect insulin secretion from the pancreas. Using an implanted MR-compatible window designed to hold the pancreas in a fixed position for imaging, we now demonstrate that focally intense "hot spots" can be detected in the tail of the pancreas using these agents after administration of glucose to stimulate insulin secretion. Histological staining of the same tissue verified that the hot spots identified by imaging correspond to clusters of islets, perhaps reflecting first-responder islets that are most responsive to a sudden increase in glucose. A comparison of images obtained when using a high-affinity Zn2+ sensor versus a lower-affinity sensor showed that the lower-affinity sensors produced the best image contrast. An equilibrium model that considers all possible complexes formed between Zn2+, the GdL sensor, and HSA predicts that a GdL sensor with lower affinity for Zn2+ generates a lower background signal from endogenous Zn2+ prior to glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) and that the weaker binding affinity agent is more responsive to a further increase in Zn2+ concentration near β-cells after GSIS. These model predictions are consistent with the in vivo imaging observations.
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Affiliation(s)
- André F Martins
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , Texas 75080 , United States.,Advanced Imaging Research Center , University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , Dallas , Texas 75390-8568 , United States
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center , University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , Dallas , Texas 75390-8568 , United States
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- Department of Biological Regulation , The Weizmann Institute of Science , 7610001 Rehovot , Israel
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center , University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , Dallas , Texas 75390-8568 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , Texas 75080 , United States
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center , University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , Dallas , Texas 75390-8568 , United States
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center , University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , Dallas , Texas 75390-8568 , United States
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- Advanced Imaging Research Center , University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , Dallas , Texas 75390-8568 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , Texas 75080 , United States
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- Department of Biological Regulation , The Weizmann Institute of Science , 7610001 Rehovot , Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , University of Texas at Dallas , Richardson , Texas 75080 , United States.,Advanced Imaging Research Center , University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center , Dallas , Texas 75390-8568 , United States
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Turnbull WL, Luyt LG. Amino-Substituted 2,2'-Bipyridine Ligands as Fluorescent Indicators for Zn II and Applications for Fluorescence Imaging of Prostate Cells. Chemistry 2018; 24:14539-14546. [PMID: 30051526 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201803051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Revised: 07/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
Abstract
ZnII concentrations in malignant prostate tissues are much lower than in benign or healthy, suggesting that ZnII levels are a potential biomarker for prostate cancer (PCa). Five 2,2'-bipyridine ligands were synthesized containing amino substituents with varying electron-donating ability for investigation as fluorescent ZnII indicators. The excited state characteristics of the ligands were explored by UV/Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy. 3,3'-Diamino-2,2'-bipyridine (1) was previously shown to be weakly fluorescent as a result of π→π* transitions. The other four ligands have properties consistent with an n→π* intraligand charge transfer excited state. Strongly donating amino and aminophenyl (2 and 4) substituents gave low quantum yields, while weaker donating benzimidazole substituents (6 and 7) gave high quantum yields. Absorption and fluorescence wavelengths underwent bathochromic shifts upon ZnII binding in a majority of cases. Quantum yields drastically increased upon ZnII binding for 1 and 2, but decreased for 4, 6, and 7. Compounds 6 and 7 were incubated with PC-3, DU 145 and BPH-1 cells to determine their ZnII sensing abilities in a biological system. Weak fluorescence was observed in BPH-1 cells and subsequent incubation with ZnII caused fluorescence intensity to increase. No fluorescence was observed in PCa cell lines. Further investigation of these ligands may allow for quantitative determination of ZnII concentrations in ex vivo tissue samples.
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- William L Turnbull
- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 5B7, Canada.,London Regional Cancer Program, Lawson Health Research Institute, 790 Commissioners Road East, London, Ontario, N6A 4 L6, Canada.,Departments of Oncology and Medical Imaging, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, N6A 5B7, Canada
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