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Song B, Hao M, Zhang S, Niu W, Li Y, Chen Q, Li S, Tong C. Comprehensive review of Hesperetin: Advancements in pharmacokinetics, pharmacological effects, and novel formulations. Fitoterapia 2024; 179:106206. [PMID: 39255908 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2024.106206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 09/01/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024]
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Hesperetin is a flavonoid compound naturally occurring in the peel of Citrus fruits from the Rutaceae family. Previous studies have demonstrated that hesperetin exhibits various pharmacological effects, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, antioxidative, anti-aging, and neuroprotective properties. In recent years, with the increasing prevalence of diseases and the rising awareness of traditional Chinese medicine, hesperetin has garnered growing attention for its wide-ranging pharmacological effects. To substantiate its health benefits and elucidate potential mechanisms, knowledge of pharmacokinetics is crucial. However, the limited solubility of hesperetin restricts its bioavailability, thereby diminishing its efficacy as a beneficial health agent. To enhance the bioavailability of hesperetin, various novel formulations have been developed, including nanoparticles, liposomes, and cyclodextrin inclusion complexes. This article reviews recent advances in the pharmacokinetics of hesperetin and methods to improve its bioavailability, as well as its pharmacological effects and mechanisms, aiming to provide a theoretical basis for clinical applications.
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- Bocui Song
- Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Environmental Microbiology and Recycling of Argo-Waste in Cold Region, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang 163319, China.
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China
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- Administration Committee of Jilin Yongji Economic Development Zone, Jilin, Jilin, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, Daqing, Heilongjiang, China.
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Giri D, Dey SK, Manna S, Das Chaudhuri A, Mahata R, Pradhan A, Roy T, Jana K, Das S, Roy S, Maiti Choudhury S. Nanoconjugate Carrying pH-Responsive Transferrin Receptor-Targeted Hesperetin Triggers Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cell Death through Oxidative Attack and Assemblage of Pro-Apoptotic Proteins. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:7556-7573. [PMID: 39504304 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c01131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2024]
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is recognized as a major aggressive subtype of breast cancer due to its expeditious worsening growth, extensive metastatic capability, and recalcitrance to standard current treatments. Hesperetin (HSP), a natural bioflavonoid from citrus fruits, demonstrates pronounced anticancer efficacy, but its hydrophobicity limits its clinical development. The present study reports the fabrication of a biocompatible and pH-responsive transferrin (TF) receptor-targeted HSP-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanobioconjugate (PLGA-HSP-TF NPs) and the exploration of its in vitro and in vivo antineoplastic potential. PLGA nanoparticles (NPs), PLGA-HSP NPs, and PLGA-HSP-TF NPs were synthesized and characterized by DLS, FTIR, FE-SEM, and 1H NMR spectroscopy. The stability and in vitro release profile of nanoparticles were inspected, and anticancer efficacy was scrutinized in terms of in vitro cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and apoptosis biomarkers, and cell cycle arrest. In vivo tumor regression and host survival studies were executed in Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) cell-bearing Swiss albino mice. The drug uptake of highly stable PLGA-HSP-TF NPs was accomplished effectively in MDA-MB-231 cells and showed the pH-dependent intracellular release of HSP, which generated excessive intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) that led to oxidative assault to the TNBC cells. This elevated ROS dropped the mitochondrial membrane potential and triggered apoptosis-mediated cell death by arresting the cell cycle at the G0/G1 phase. Furthermore, PLGA-HSP-TF NPs unveiled significant in vivo Ehrlich ascites carcinoma regression and host survival compared to free HSP with minimum toxicity at a minimum dose of 20 mg/kg body weight. The study divulges that PLGA-HSP-TF NPs may be an astounding anticancer nanocandidate for aggressive triple-negative breast cancer therapy.
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- Dibyendu Giri
- Biochemistry, Molecular Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India, 721102
- Department of Physiology, Ghatal Rabindra Satabarsiki Mahavidyalaya, Ghatal, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India, 721212
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- Biochemistry, Molecular Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India, 721102
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- Biochemistry, Molecular Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India, 721102
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- Biochemistry, Molecular Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India, 721102
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- Biochemistry, Molecular Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India, 721102
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- Biochemistry, Molecular Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India, 721102
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- Biochemistry, Molecular Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India, 721102
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Bose Institute, P1/12 CIT scheme VIIM, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 700054
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60612, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India, 721102
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- Biochemistry, Molecular Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology Laboratory, Department of Human Physiology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India, 721102
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Alherz FA, El-Masry TA, Oriquat GA, Elekhnawy E, Al-Shaalan NH, Gaballa MMS, El Zahaby EI, El-Nagar MMF. Hesperidin Nanoformulation: A Potential Strategy for Reducing Doxorubicin-Induced Renal Damage via the Sirt-1/HIF1-α/VEGF/NF-κB Signaling Cascade. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1144. [PMID: 39338308 PMCID: PMC11435365 DOI: 10.3390/ph17091144] [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: 07/26/2024] [Revised: 08/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/27/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Hesperidin (Hes) functions as a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory to guard against damage to the heart, liver, and kidneys. Nevertheless, due to its restricted solubility and bioavailability, a delivery method is required for it to reach a specific organ. In this study, ion gelation was used to synthesize a chitosan/hesperidin nanoformulation. Numerous characterization techniques, such as zeta potential, particle size, XRD, TEM, SEM, and FTIR analyses, were used to corroborate the synthesis of hesperidin nanoparticles (Hes-NPs). Male albino mice were given a pretreatment dose of 100 mg/kg, PO, of Hes or Hes-NPs, which was administered daily for 14 days before the induction of doxorubicin nephrotoxicity on the 12th day. Kidney function (urea and creatinine levels) was measured. Lipid peroxidation (MDA) and antioxidant enzyme (CAT and SOD) activities were estimated. TNF-α, IL-1β, and VEGF content; histopathological examination of kidney tissue; and immunohistochemical staining of NF-κB, Caspase-3, BAX, Bcl-2, and TGF-β1 were evaluated. The gene expressions of Sirt-1, Bcl-2, VEGF, HIF1-α, and Kim-1 were also considered. The results showed that pretreatment with Hes or Hes-NPs reduced doxorubicin's nephrotoxic effects, with Hes-NPs showing the greatest reduction. Kidney enzyme and MDA content were lowered in response to the Hes or Hes-NP pretreatment, whereas antioxidant enzyme activities were increased. Hes or Hes-NP pretreatment suppressed the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, VEGF, NF-κB, Caspase-3, BAX, and TGF-β1; however, pretreatment increased Bcl-2 protein levels. Furthermore, the gene expressions of Sirt-1, Bcl-2, VEGF, HIF1-α, and Kim-1 were considerably higher with Hes-NP than with Hes treatment. These results suggest that Hes-NP treatment might reduce DOX-induced nephrotoxicity in mice via modulating Sirt-1/HIF1-α/VEGF/NF-κB signaling to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic effects.
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- Fatemah A. Alherz
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt;
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- Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan;
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- Pharmaceutical Microbiology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt;
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Toukh 13736, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for Science and Technology, Gamasa 35712, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt;
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Yasmin-Karim S, Richards G, Fam A, Ogurek AM, Sridhar S, Makrigiorgos GM. Aerosol delivery of immunotherapy and Hesperetin-loaded nanoparticles increases survival in a murine lung cancer model. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.08.30.609714. [PMID: 39253436 PMCID: PMC11383516 DOI: 10.1101/2024.08.30.609714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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Purpose Studies have shown that flavonoids like Hesperetin, an ACE2 receptor agonist with antioxidant and pro-apoptotic activity, can induce apoptosis in cancer cells. ACE2 receptors are abundant in lung cancer cells. Here, we explored the application of Hesperetin bound to PLGA-coated nanoparticles (Hesperetin-nanoparticles, HNPs), and anti-CD40 antibody as an aerosol treatment for lung tumor-bearing mice. Methods In-vitro and in-vivo studies were performed in human A549 (ATCC) and murine LLC1 (ATCC) lung cancer cell lines. Hesperetin Nanoparticles (HNP) of about 60nm diameter were engineered using a nano-formulation microfluidic technique. A syngeneic orthotopic murine model of lung adenoma was generated in wild (+/+) C57/BL6 background mice with luciferase-positive cell line LLC1 cells. Lung tumor-bearing mice were treated via aerosol inhalation with HNP, anti-CD40 antibody, or both. Survival was used to analyze the efficacy of aerosol treatment. Cohorts were also analyzed for body condition score, weight, and liver and kidney function. Results Analysis of an orthotopic murine lung cancer model demonstrates a differential uptake of the HNP and anti-CD40 by cancer cells relative to normal cells. A higher survival rate, relative to untreated controls, was observed when aerosol treatment with HNP was added to treatment via anti-CD40 (p<0.001), as compared to CD40 alone (p<0.01). Moreover, 2 out of 9 tumor-bearing mice survived long term, and their tumors diminished. These 2 mice were shown to be refractory to subsequent development of subcutaneous tumors, indicating systemic resilience to tumor formation. Conclusion We successfully established increased therapeutic efficacy of anti-CD40 and HNP in an orthotopic murine lung cancer model using inhalation-based administration. Our findings open the possibility of improved lung cancer treatment using flavonoids and immuno-adjuvants.
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Lee HJ, Lee SH, Hong SK, Gil BI, Lee KA. In Vitro Biological Activities of Hesperidin-Related Compounds with Different Solubility. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:727. [PMID: 38929166 PMCID: PMC11200626 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13060727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The biological activities of hesperidin-related compounds, such as hesperetin laurate (HTL), hesperetin (HT), hesperidin (HD), and hesperidin glucoside (HDG), were investigated in vitro. The compounds showed different hydrophobicities, and the octanol-water partition coefficient log P were 7.28 ± 0.06 for HTL, 2.59 ± 0.04 for HT, 2.13 ± 0.03 for HD, and -3.45 ± 0.06 for HDG, respectively. In the DPPH assay and β-carotene bleaching assay to determine antioxidant capacity, all compounds tested showed antioxidant activity in a concentration-dependent manner, although to varying degrees. HTL and HT showed similarly high activities compared to HD or HDG. HD and HDG did not show a significant difference despite the difference in solubility between the two. Cytotoxicity was high; in the order of hydrophobicity-HTL > HT > HD > HDL in keratinocyte HaCaT cells. All compounds tested showed reducing effects on cellular inflammatory mediators and cytokines induced by UV irradiation. However, HTL and HT effectively reduced nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels compared to HD and HDG. The inhibitory effects of hesperidin-related compounds on skin-resident microorganisms were evaluated by measuring minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). HTL showed the highest inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus aureus, Cutibacterium acnes, Candida albicans, and Malassezia furfur, followed by HT, while HD and HDF showed little effect. In conclusion, the hydrophobicity of hesperidin-related compounds was estimated to be important for biological activity in vitro, as was the presence or absence of the sugar moiety.
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- Hyo-Jun Lee
- Graduate School of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kyunghee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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- R&D Center, Youngjin Bio Co., Suwon 16614, Republic of Korea
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- School of Law, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Anyang University, Anyang 14028, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Anyang University, Anyang 14028, Republic of Korea
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Li Q, Lu H, Ruan Y, Geng Y, Zhao Z, Liu Y, Feng L, Guo W. Andrographolide suppresses SARS-CoV-2 infection by downregulating ACE2 expression: A mechanistic study. Antivir Ther 2024; 29:13596535241259952. [PMID: 38873947 DOI: 10.1177/13596535241259952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is the receptor that enables SARS-CoV-2 to invade host cells. Previous studies have reported that reducing ACE2 expression may have an anti-SARS-CoV-2 effect. In this study, we constructed a pGL4.10-F2-ACE2 vector with double luciferase genes (firefly and Renilla luciferase) under the control of the ACE2 promoter and used it to screen compounds from Chinese traditional medicinal herbs (CTMHs) that can inhibit ACE2 transcription in human cells. We transfected HEK293T cells with pGL4.10-F2-ACE2 and treated them with CTMH compounds and then measured fluorescence to evaluate the indirect inhibition of ACE2 transcription. Out of 37 compounds tested, andrographolide demonstrated a dose-dependent inhibition of ACE2 transcription. We further confirmed by RT-qPCR and Western blot assays that andrographolide also reduced ACE2 expression in BEAS-2B cells in a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, pseudovirus infection assays in BEAS-2B cells demonstrated that andrographolide can inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection in a dose-dependent manner. These results suggest that andrographolide has potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity and could be a candidate drug for COVID-19 prevention and treatment.
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- Qing Li
- The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Donguan, China
- Department of Pathogenic Organism Biology, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Donguan, China
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- The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Donguan, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Organism Biology, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Donguan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, DongGuan SongShan Lake Tung Wah Hospital, DongGuan, China
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- Department of Pathogenic Organism Biology, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, Guangdong Medical University, Donguan, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Guangdong Medical University, Donguan, China
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Rahimipour Anaraki S, Farzami P, Hosseini Nasab SS, Kousari A, Fazlollahpour Naghibi A, Shariat Zadeh M, Barati R, Taha SR, Karimian A, Nabi-Afjadi M, Yousefi B. Natural products and the balancing act of autophagy-dependent/independent ferroptosis in cancer therapy. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:2531-2549. [PMID: 37878043 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02782-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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The control of biological cell death is essential for the body's appropriate growth. The resistance of cells to the apoptotic process presents a new difficulty in the treatment of cancer. To combat cancer cells, researchers are working to find new apoptotic pathways and components to activate. One of the processes of regulated cell death (RCD) is referred to as ferroptosis marked by a decline in the activity of lipid glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) after the buildup of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Since lipid peroxidation is a crucial component of ferroptosis and is required for its start, numerous medicines have been studied, particularly for the treatment of cancer. In this context, autophagy is an additional form of RCD that can govern ferroptosis through shared signaling pathways/factors involved in both mechanisms. In this review, we will explore the molecular mechanisms underlying ferroptosis and its association with autophagy, to gain fresh insights into their interplay in cancer advancement, and the potential of natural products for its treatment.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Oncopathology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Yousefi Rad A, Rastegari AA, Shahanipour K, Monajemi R. Moringa oleifera and Its Biochemical Compounds: Potential Multi-targeted Therapeutic Agents Against COVID-19 and Associated Cancer Progression. Biochem Genet 2024:10.1007/s10528-024-10758-w. [PMID: 38583096 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-024-10758-w] [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: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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The Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global concern, with updated pharmacological therapeutic strategies needed. Cancer patients have been found to be more susceptible to severe COVID-19 and death, and COVID-19 can also lead to cancer progression. Traditional medicinal plants have long been used as anti-infection and anti-inflammatory agents, and Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) is one such plant containing natural products such as kaempferol, quercetin, and hesperetin, which can reduce inflammatory responses and complications associated with viral infections and multiple cancers. This review article explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms of action of M. oleifera as an anti-COVID-19 and anti-inflammatory agent, and its potential role in reducing the risk of cancer progression in cancer patients with COVID-19. The article discusses the ability of M. oleifera to modulate NF-κB, MAPK, mTOR, NLRP3 inflammasome, and other inflammatory pathways, as well as the polyphenols and flavonoids like quercetin and kaempferol, that contribute to its anti-inflammatory properties. Overall, this review highlights the potential therapeutic benefits of M. oleifera in addressing COVID-19 and associated cancer progression. However, further investigations are necessary to fully understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms of action of M. oleifera and its natural products as anti-inflammatory, anti-COVID-19, and anti-cancer strategies.
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- Ali Yousefi Rad
- Department of Biochemistry, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Esfahan, Iran
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biochemistry, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Esfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Esfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Falavarjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Esfahan, Iran
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Wang P, Wang H, Xiao Y, Zou J, Chen H, Chen L, Wang F, Hu Y, Liu Y. Insights into metabolic characteristics and biological activity changes in Zangju ( Citrus reticulata cv. Manau Gan) peel at different maturity stages through UPLC-MS/MS-based metabolomics. Food Chem X 2024; 21:101197. [PMID: 38357370 PMCID: PMC10865237 DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101197] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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In this study, comprehensive and systematic nontargeted metabolomics analysis was performed with the metabolites of Zangju peel (Citrus reticulata cv. Manau Gan, CRZP, which has been cultivated for over 400 years in Derong County, China.) at four different mature stages. A total of 1878 metabolites were identified, among which flavonoids were the most abundant (62.04 %), and identified 62 key differential metabolites significantly affected by maturity. Based on biological activity measurements, CRZP showed better antioxidant activity, lipase inhibition ability, inhibition of adipogenic differentiation in 3TT-L1 cells and promotion of lipid metabolism, with the biological activity of CRZP at different maturity stages being associated with key differential metabolite. Thus, CRZP is natural antioxidants and possess anti-obesity potential, and industrial production needs to consider the Maturity stage of its collection.
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- Peng Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu 611137, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu 611137, China
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Najafiyan B, Bokaii Hosseini Z, Esmaelian S, Firuzpour F, Rahimipour Anaraki S, Kalantari L, Hheidari A, Mesgari H, Nabi-Afjadi M. Unveiling the potential effects of resveratrol in lung cancer treatment: Mechanisms and nanoparticle-based drug delivery strategies. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 172:116207. [PMID: 38295754 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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Lung cancer ranks among the most prevalent forms of cancer and remains a significant factor in cancer-related mortality across the world. It poses significant challenges to healthcare systems and society as a whole due to its high incidence, mortality rates, and late-stage diagnosis. Resveratrol (RV), a natural compound found in various plants, has shown potential as a nanomedicine for lung cancer treatment. RV has varied effects on cancer cells, including promoting apoptosis by increasing pro-apoptotic proteins (Bax and Bak) and decreasing anti-apoptotic proteins (Bcl-2). It also hinders cell proliferation by influencing important signaling pathways (MAPK, mTOR, PI3K/Akt, and Wnt/β-catenin) that govern cancer progression. In addition, RV acts as a potent antioxidant, diminishing oxidative stress and safeguarding cells against DNA damage. However, using RV alone in cancer treatment has drawbacks, such as low bioavailability, lack of targeting ability, and susceptibility to degradation. In contrast, nanoparticle-based delivery systems address these limitations and hold promise for improving treatment outcomes in lung cancer; nanoparticle formulations of RV offer advantages such as improved drug delivery, increased stability, controlled release, and targeted delivery to lung cancer cells. This article will provide an overview of lung cancer, explore the potential of RV as a therapeutic agent, discuss the benefits and challenges of nanoparticle-based drug delivery, and highlight the promise of RV nanoparticles for cancer treatment, including lung cancer. By optimizing these systems for clinical application, future studies aim to enhance overall treatment outcomes and improve the prognosis for lung cancer patients.
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- Behnam Najafiyan
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Science, Shiraz, Iran
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- Student of Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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Shen ZQ, Chang CY, Yeh CH, Lu CK, Hung HC, Wang TW, Wu KS, Tung CY, Tsai TF. Hesperetin activates CISD2 to attenuate senescence in human keratinocytes from an older person and rejuvenates naturally aged skin in mice. J Biomed Sci 2024; 31:15. [PMID: 38263133 PMCID: PMC10807130 DOI: 10.1186/s12929-024-01005-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND CDGSH iron-sulfur domain-containing protein 2 (CISD2), a pro-longevity gene, mediates healthspan in mammals. CISD2 is down-regulated during aging. Furthermore, a persistently high level of CISD2 promotes longevity and ameliorates an age-related skin phenotype in transgenic mice. Here we translate the genetic evidence into a pharmaceutical application using a potent CISD2 activator, hesperetin, which enhances CISD2 expression in HEK001 human keratinocytes from an older person. We also treated naturally aged mice in order to study the activator's anti-aging efficacy. METHODS We studied the biological effects of hesperetin on aging skin using, firstly, a cell-based platform, namely a HEK001 human keratinocyte cell line established from an older person. Secondly, we used a mouse model, namely old mice at 21-month old. In the latter case, we investigate the anti-aging efficacy of hesperetin on ultraviolet B (UVB)-induced photoaging and naturally aged skin. Furthermore, to identify the underlying mechanisms and potential biological pathways involved in this process we carried out transcriptomic analysis. Finally, CISD2 knockdown HEK001 keratinocytes and Cisd2 knockout mice were used to study the Cisd2-dependent effects of hesperetin on skin aging. RESULTS Four findings are pinpointed. Firstly, in human skin, CISD2 is mainly expressed in proliferating keratinocytes from the epidermal basal layer and, furthermore, CISD2 is down-regulated in the sun-exposed epidermis. Secondly, in HEK001 human keratinocytes from an older person, hesperetin enhances mitochondrial function and protects against reactive oxygen species-induced oxidative stress via increased CISD2 expression; this enhancement is CISD2-dependent. Additionally, hesperetin alleviates UVB-induced damage and suppresses matrix metalloproteinase-1 expression, the latter being a major indicator of UVB-induced damage in keratinocytes. Thirdly, transcriptomic analysis revealed that hesperetin modulates a panel of differentially expressed genes that are associated with mitochondrial function, redox homeostasis, keratinocyte function, and inflammation in order to attenuate senescence. Intriguingly, hesperetin activates two known longevity-associated regulators, namely FOXO3a and FOXM1, in order to suppress the senescence-associated secretory phenotype. Finally, in mouse skin, hesperetin enhances CISD2 expression to ameliorate UVB-induced photoaging and this occurs via a mechanism involving CISD2. Most strikingly, late-life treatment with hesperetin started at 21-month old and lasting for 5 months, is able to retard skin aging and rejuvenate naturally aged skin in mice. CONCLUSIONS Our results reveal that a pharmacological elevation of CISD2 expression at a late-life stage using hesperetin treatment is a feasible approach to effectively mitigating both intrinsic and extrinsic skin aging and that hesperetin could act as a functional food or as a skincare product for fighting skin aging.
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- Zhao-Qing Shen
- Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Li-Nong Street, Peitou, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Li-Nong Street, Peitou, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Li-Nong Street, Peitou, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
- National Research Institute of Chinese Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Li-Nong Street, Peitou, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Li-Nong Street, Peitou, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Li-Nong Street, Peitou, Taipei, 112, Taiwan
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- Genomics Center for Clinical and Biotechnological Applications, Cancer and Immunology Research Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Life Sciences and Institute of Genome Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, No. 155, Sec. 2, Li-Nong Street, Peitou, Taipei, 112, Taiwan.
- Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Institute of Molecular and Genomic Medicine, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan, Taiwan.
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Li T, Chen K, Wang X, Wang Y, Su Y, Guo Y. Mass Spectrometry Rearrangement Ions and Metabolic Pathway-Based Discovery of Indole Derivatives during the Aging Process in Citrus reticulata 'Chachi'. Foods 2023; 13:8. [PMID: 38201037 PMCID: PMC10778486 DOI: 10.3390/foods13010008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The rapid analysis and characterization of compounds using mass spectrometry (MS) may overlook trace compounds. Although targeted analysis methods can significantly improve detection sensitivity, it is hard to discover novel scaffold compounds in the trace. This study developed a strategy for discovering trace compounds in the aging process of traditional Chinese medicine based on MS fragmentation and known metabolic pathways. Specifically, we found that the characteristic component of C. reticulata 'Chachi', methyl N-methyl anthranilate (MMA), fragmented in electrospray ionization coupled with collision-induced dissociation (CID) to produce the rearrangement ion 3-hydroxyindole, which was proven to exist in trace amounts in C. reticulata 'Chachi' based on comparison with the reference substance using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Combining the known metabolic pathways of 3-hydroxyindole and the possible methylation reactions that may occur during aging, a total of 10 possible indole derivatives were untargeted predicted. These compounds were confirmed to originate from MMA using purchased or synthesized reference substances, all of which were detected in C. reticulata 'Chachi' through LC-MS/MS, achieving trace compound analysis from untargeted to targeted. These results may contribute to explaining the aging mechanism of C. reticulata 'Chachi', and the strategy of using the CID-induced special rearrangement ion-binding metabolic pathway has potential application value for discovering trace compounds.
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- Tian Li
- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Shanghai 201203, China;
- State Key Laboratory of Organometallic Chemistry, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200032, China; (K.C.); (X.W.); (Y.G.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Organometallic Chemistry, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200032, China; (K.C.); (X.W.); (Y.G.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Organometallic Chemistry, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200032, China; (K.C.); (X.W.); (Y.G.)
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- Institute for Control of Chinese Traditional Medicine and Ethnic Medicine, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, No. 31 Huatuo Road, Daxing District, Beijing 102629, China
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- Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Shanghai 201203, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Organometallic Chemistry, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200032, China; (K.C.); (X.W.); (Y.G.)
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Norouzi A, Liaghat M, Bakhtiyari M, Noorbakhsh Varnosfaderani SM, Zalpoor H, Nabi-Afjadi M, Molania T. The potential role of COVID-19 in progression, chemo-resistance, and tumor recurrence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Oral Oncol 2023; 144:106483. [PMID: 37421672 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2023.106483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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Numerous studies have revealed that cancer patients are more likely to develop severe Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), which can cause mortality, as well as cancer progression and treatment failure. Among these patients who may be particularly vulnerable to severe COVID-19 and COVID-19-associated cancer progression are those with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). In this regard, therapeutic approaches must be developed to lower the risk of cancer development, chemo-resistance, tumor recurrence, and death in OSCC patients with COVID-19. It may be helpful to comprehend the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) contributes to these problems. In this line, in this review, we described the potential cellular and molecular mechanisms that SARS-CoV-2 can exert its role and based on them pharmacological targeted therapies were suggested. However, in this study, we encourage more investigations in the future to uncover other cellular and molecular mechanisms of action of SARS-CoV-2 to develop beneficial therapeutic strategies for such patients.
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- Ali Norouzi
- Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Medical Laboratory sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kazerun Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kazerun, Iran; Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy & Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education & Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy & Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education & Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran; Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy & Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education & Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran; Shiraz Neuroscience Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of biological sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Dental Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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Bakhtiyari M, Haji Aghasi A, Banihashemi S, Abbassioun A, Tavakol C, Zalpoor H. CD147 and cyclophilin A: a promising potential targeted therapy for COVID-19 and associated cancer progression and chemo-resistance. Infect Agent Cancer 2023; 18:20. [PMID: 37016434 PMCID: PMC10072013 DOI: 10.1186/s13027-023-00501-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2023] Open
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Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), as a worldwide serious issue has been shown to lead to progression and poor outcomes in cancer patients. The underlying mechanisms for SARS-CoV-2 infection's adverse effects on cancer patients have not been fully understood. We hypothesized that CD147 and Cyclophilin A (CyPA) not only can play a significant role in infection severity but also can contribute to cancer progression and chemotherapy resistance in cancer patients with COVID-19. In addition, we hypothesized that the expression of both CD147 and CyPA could be increased by Hypoxia-inducible Factor-1 alpha (HIF-1α) activation during hypoxic conditions that occurred during COVID-19. Therefore, this evidence can open a new window in the management of cancer patients during the pandemic and therapeutic approaches targeting CD147 and CyPA could be a potentially promising therapeutic approach for such patients.
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- Maryam Bakhtiyari
- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy & Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education & Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy & Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education & Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran.
- Shiraz Neuroscience Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Yang JY, Ma YX, Liu Y, Peng XJ, Chen XZ. A Comprehensive Review of Natural Flavonoids with Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Activity. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062735. [PMID: 36985705 PMCID: PMC10054335 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has majorly impacted public health and economies worldwide. Although several effective vaccines and drugs are now used to prevent and treat COVID-19, natural products, especially flavonoids, showed great therapeutic potential early in the pandemic and thus attracted particular attention. Quercetin, baicalein, baicalin, EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), and luteolin are among the most studied flavonoids in this field. Flavonoids can directly or indirectly exert antiviral activities, such as the inhibition of virus invasion and the replication and inhibition of viral proteases. In addition, flavonoids can modulate the levels of interferon and proinflammatory factors. We have reviewed the previously reported relevant literature researching the pharmacological anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity of flavonoids where structures, classifications, synthetic pathways, and pharmacological effects are summarized. There is no doubt that flavonoids have great potential in the treatment of COVID-19. However, most of the current research is still in the theoretical stage. More studies are recommended to evaluate the efficacy and safety of flavonoids against SARS-CoV-2.
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- Jun-Yu Yang
- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- College of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- College of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication for Tissue Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication for Tissue Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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Hesperetin Induces Autophagy and Delayed Apoptosis by Modulating the AMPK/Akt/mTOR Pathway in Human Leukemia Cells In Vitro. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:1587-1600. [PMID: 36826047 PMCID: PMC9954895 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45020102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hesperetin has been reported to have anticancer properties. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying its action on leukemia cells remain unclear. This in vitro study evaluated the possible mechanisms of hesperetin in leukemia cells (HL-60 and U937). METHODS Cell viability was evaluated using a cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. Apoptosis and autophagy assays were conducted through annexin V/PI staining and acidic vesicular organelle (AVO) staining. Cell cycle analysis was conducted through propidium iodide (PI) and flow cytometry. The expression of proteins related to apoptosis and autophagy, including cleaved-PARP-1, Bcl-2, Bax, LC3-I/II, Beclin-1, Atg5, p62, phospho-AMPK, AMPK, phospho-mTOR, mTOR, phospho-Akt, and Akt, in human leukemia cells were evaluated using Western blotting. RESULTS Hesperetin dose-dependently inhibited leukemia cell viability. However, we found a low degree of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest induced by hesperetin in U937 cells. These findings imply the presence of additional mechanisms modulating hesperetin-induced cell death. Next, we evaluated autophagy, the possible mechanism modulating cell death or survival, to clarify the underlying mechanism of hesperetin-induced cell death. Hesperetin also dose-dependently increased the ratio of LC3II/I, Atg5, and Beclin 1 and decreased p62. Moreover, 3-methyladenine (3-MA) and bafilomycin A1 (Baf-A1) inhibited hesperetin-induced autophagy. We suggest that hesperetin can protect cancer cells during the transient period and may extend survival. Furthermore, a decrease in p-mTOR and p-Akt expression and an increase in p-AMPK expression were observed. Collectively, these findings suggest that hesperetin induces autophagy by modulating the AMPK/Akt/mTOR pathway. CONCLUSION Hesperetin promoted cell death in the human leukemic cell line U937 by inducing a low degree of slight apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and autophagy. It is therefore a potential adjuvant to antileukemia therapy and may be combined with other chemotherapeutic drugs to reduce chemoresistance and side effects.
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Nabi-Afjadi M, Mohebi F, Zalpoor H, Aziziyan F, Akbari A, Moradi-Sardareh H, Bahreini E, Moeini AM, Effatpanah H. A cellular and molecular biology-based update for ivermectin against COVID-19: is it effective or non-effective? Inflammopharmacology 2023; 31:21-35. [PMID: 36609716 PMCID: PMC9823263 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-022-01129-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Despite community vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and reduced mortality, there are still challenges in treatment options for the disease. Due to the continuous mutation of SARS-CoV-2 virus and the emergence of new strains, diversity in the use of existing antiviral drugs to combat the epidemic has become a crucial therapeutic chance. As a broad-spectrum antiparasitic and antiviral drug, ivermectin has traditionally been used to treat many types of disease, including DNA and RNA viral infections. Even so, based on currently available data, it is still controversial that ivermectin can be used as one of the effective antiviral agents to treat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or not. The aim of this study was to provide comprehensive information on ivermectin, including its safety and efficacy, as well as its adverse effects in the treatment of COVID-19.
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- Mohsen Nabi-Afjadi
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Tarbiat Modares, Tehran, Iran
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- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Hormozghan Health Institute, Hormozghan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Shiraz Neuroscience Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy and Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Tarbiat Modares, Tehran, Iran
- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy and Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy and Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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Zalpoor H, Liaghat M, Bakhtiyari M, Shapourian H, Akbari A, Shahveh S, Nabi-Afjadi M, Minaei Beirami S, Tarhriz V. Kaempferol's potential effects against SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19-associated cancer progression and chemo-resistance. Phytother Res 2023; 37:1731-1739. [PMID: 36706035 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- Hamidreza Zalpoor
- Shiraz Neuroscience Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy & Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education & Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy & Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education & Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran.,Department of Medical Laboratory sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Kazerun Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kazerun, Iran
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- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy & Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education & Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran.,Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Shiraz Neuroscience Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy & Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education & Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- American Association of Naturopath Physician (AANP), Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of biological science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Research Center for Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Laboratories, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Research Center for Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Sykuła A, Nowak A, Garribba E, Dzeikala A, Rowińska-Żyrek M, Czerwińska J, Maniukiewicz W, Łodyga-Chruścińska E. Spectroscopic Characterization and Biological Activity of Hesperetin Schiff Bases and Their Cu(II) Complexes. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24010761. [PMID: 36614204 PMCID: PMC9821237 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The three Schiff base ligands, derivatives of hesperetin, HHSB (N-[2,3-dihydro-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)chromen-4-ylidene]isonicotinohydrazide), HIN (N-[2,3-dihydro-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)chromen-4-ylidene]benzhydrazide) and HTSC (N-[2,3-dihydro-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)chromen-4-ylidene]thiosemicarbazide) and their copper complexes, CuHHSB, CuHIN, and CuHTSC were designed, synthesized and analyzed in terms of their spectral characterization and the genotoxic activity. Their structures were established using several methods: elemental analysis, FT-IR, UV-Vis, EPR, and ESI-MS. Spectral data showed that in the acetate complexes the tested Schiff bases act as neutral tridentate ligand coordinating to the copper ion through two oxygen (or oxygen and sulphur) donor atoms and a nitrogen donor atom. EPR measurements indicate that in solution the complexes keep their structures with the ligands remaining bound to copper(II) in a tridentate fashion with (O-, N, Oket) or (O-, N, S) donor set. The genotoxic activity of the compounds was tested against model tumour (HeLa and Caco-2) and normal (LLC-PK1) cell lines. In HeLa cells the genotoxicity for all tested compounds was noticed, for HHSB and CuHHSB was the highest, for HTSC and CuHTSC-the lowest. Generally, Cu complexes displayed lower genotoxicity to HeLa cells than ligands. In the case of Caco-2 cell line HHSB and HTSC induced the strongest breaks to DNA. On the other side, CuHHSB and CuHTSC induced the highest DNA damage against LLC-PK1.
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- Anna Sykuła
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Institute of Natural Products and Cosmetics, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 2/22, 90-537 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Environmental Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, Wólczańska 171/173, 90-530 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro, I-07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Institute of Natural Products and Cosmetics, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 2/22, 90-537 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Occupational Safety Engineering, Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Wólczańska 213, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Żeromskiego 116, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Institute of Natural Products and Cosmetics, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 2/22, 90-537 Lodz, Poland
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Karami Fath M, Azargoonjahromi A, Soofi A, Almasi F, Hosseinzadeh S, Khalili S, Sheikhi K, Ferdousmakan S, Owrangi S, Fahimi M, Zalpoor H, Nabi Afjadi M, Payandeh Z, Pourzardosht N. Current understanding of epigenetics role in melanoma treatment and resistance. Cancer Cell Int 2022; 22:313. [PMID: 36224606 PMCID: PMC9555085 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-022-02738-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer resulting from genetic mutations in melanocytes. Several factors have been considered to be involved in melanoma progression, including genetic alteration, processes of damaged DNA repair, and changes in mechanisms of cell growth and proliferation. Epigenetics is the other factor with a crucial role in melanoma development. Epigenetic changes have become novel targets for treating patients suffering from melanoma. These changes can alter the expression of microRNAs and their interaction with target genes, which involves cell growth, differentiation, or even death. Given these circumstances, we conducted the present review to discuss the melanoma risk factors and represent the current knowledge about the factors related to its etiopathogenesis. Moreover, various epigenetic pathways, which are involved in melanoma progression, treatment, and chemo-resistance, as well as employed epigenetic factors as a solution to the problems, will be discussed in detail.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohsen Karami Fath
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Chemistry, School of Chemistry, College of Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Lab, Department of Microbial Biotechnology, School of Biology and Center of Excellence in Phylogeny of Living Organisms, College of Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Biology Sciences, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Kurdistan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nargund College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, 560085 India
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- Student Research Committe, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Shiraz Neuroscience Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Network of Immunity in Infection, Malignancy & Autoimmunity (NIIMA), Universal Scientific Education & Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Division Medical Inflammation Research, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Biochemistry Department, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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The Role of Natural Products as Inhibitors of JAK/STAT Signaling Pathways in Glioblastoma Treatment. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:7838583. [PMID: 36193062 PMCID: PMC9526628 DOI: 10.1155/2022/7838583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
The permeability of glioblastoma, as well as its escaping the immune system, makes them one of the most deadly human malignancies. By avoiding programmed cell death (apoptosis), unlimited cell growth and metastatic ability could dramatically affect the immune system. Genetic mutations, epigenetic changes, and overexpression of oncogenes can cause this process. On the other hand, the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and intratumor heterogeneity are important factors causing resistance to therapy. Several signaling pathways have been identified in this field, including the Janus tyrosine kinase (JAK) converter and signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) activator pathways, which are closely related. In addition, the JAK/STAT signaling pathway contributes to a wide array of tumorigenesis functions, including replication, anti-apoptosis, angiogenesis, and immune suppression. Introducing this pathway as the main tumorigenesis and treatment resistance center can give a better understanding of how it operates. In light of this, it is an important goal in treating many disorders, particularly cancer. The inhibition of this signaling pathway is being considered an approach to the treatment of glioblastoma. The use of natural products alternatively to conventional therapies is another area of research interest among researchers. Some natural products that originate from plants or natural sources can interfere with JAK/STAT signaling in human malignant cells, also by stopping the progression and phosphorylation of JAK/STAT, inducing apoptosis, and stopping the cell cycle. Natural products are a viable alternative to conventional chemotherapy because of their cost-effectiveness, wide availability, and almost no side effects.
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