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Wu Z, Zhang Y, Zhong W, Wu K, Zhong T, Jiang T. Targeting ferroptosis: a promising approach for treating lung carcinoma. Cell Death Discov 2025; 11:33. [PMID: 39875356 PMCID: PMC11775225 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-025-02308-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2024] [Revised: 01/09/2025] [Accepted: 01/17/2025] [Indexed: 01/30/2025] Open
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Lung carcinoma incidence and fatality rates remain among the highest on a global scale. The efficacy of targeted therapies and immunotherapies is commonly compromised by the emergence of drug resistance and other factors, resulting in a lack of durable therapeutic benefits. Ferroptosis, a distinct pattern of cell death marked by the buildup of iron-dependent lipid peroxides, has been shown to be a novel and potentially more effective treatment for lung carcinoma. However, the mechanism and regulatory network of ferroptosis are exceptionally complex, and many unanswered questions remain. In addition, research on ferroptosis in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer has been growing exponentially. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a thorough summary of the latest advancements in the field of ferroptosis. Here, we comprehensively analyze the mechanisms underlying the preconditions of ferroptosis, the defense system, and the associated molecular networks. The potential strategies of ferroptosis in the treatment of lung carcinoma are also highlighted. Targeting ferroptosis improves tumor cell drug resistance and enhances the effectiveness of targeted drugs and immunotherapies. These findings may shed fresh light on the diagnosis and management of lung carcinoma, as well as the development of drugs related to ferroptosis.
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- Ziyang Wu
- School of Life Sciences, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China.
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao.
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Zhang X, Huang Y, Huang Z. Comments on “3-Hydroxybutyrate could serve as a principal energy substrate for human microbiota”. Med Hypotheses 2024; 191:111449. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2024.111449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2025]
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Yang M, He Y, Ni Q, Zhou M, Chen H, Li G, Yu J, Wu X, Zhang X. Polyphenolic Nanomedicine Regulating Mitochondria REDOX for Innovative Cancer Treatment. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:972. [PMID: 39204317 PMCID: PMC11359087 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16080972] [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: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Cancer remains a highly lethal disease globally. The approach centered on REDOX-targeted mitochondrial therapy for cancer has displayed notable benefits. Plant polyphenols exhibit strong REDOX and anticancer properties, particularly by affecting mitochondrial function, yet their structural instability and low bioavailability hinder their utility. To overcome this challenge, researchers have utilized the inherent physical and chemical characteristics of polyphenols and their derivatives to develop innovative nanomedicines for targeting mitochondria. This review examines the construction strategies and anticancer properties of various types of polyphenol-based biological nanomedicine for regulating mitochondria in recent years, such as polyphenol self-assembly, metal-phenol network, polyphenol-protein, polyphenol-hydrogel, polyphenol-chitosan, and polyphenol-liposome. These polyphenolic nanomedicines incorporate enhanced features such as improved solubility, efficient photothermal conversion capability, regulation of mitochondrial homeostasis, and ion adsorption through diverse construction strategies. The focus is on how these polyphenol nanomedicines promote ROS production and their mechanism of targeting mitochondria to inhibit cancer. Furthermore, it delves into the benefits and applications of polyphenolic nanomedicine in cancer treatments, as well as the challenges for future research.
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- Mingchuan Yang
- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; (M.Y.); (Y.H.); (M.Z.); (H.C.); (G.L.); (X.Z.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; (M.Y.); (Y.H.); (M.Z.); (H.C.); (G.L.); (X.Z.)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200080, China;
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; (M.Y.); (Y.H.); (M.Z.); (H.C.); (G.L.); (X.Z.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; (M.Y.); (Y.H.); (M.Z.); (H.C.); (G.L.); (X.Z.)
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; (M.Y.); (Y.H.); (M.Z.); (H.C.); (G.L.); (X.Z.)
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- Hangzhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China
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- Anhui Province Green Food Collaborative Technology Service Center for Rural Revitalization, School of Biological and Food Engineering, Hefei Normal University, Hefei 230601, China
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- Tea Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310008, China; (M.Y.); (Y.H.); (M.Z.); (H.C.); (G.L.); (X.Z.)
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Zhu Y, Deng X, Dai Z, Liu Q, Kuang Y, Liu T, Chen H. A "Ferroptosis-Amplifier" Hydrogel for Eliminating Refractory Cancer Stem Cells Post-lumpectomy. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:8179-8188. [PMID: 38885447 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c02192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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The unique "Iron Addiction" feature of cancer stem cells (CSCs) with tumorigenicity and plasticity generally contributes to the tumor recurrence and metastasis after a lumpectomy. Herein, a novel "Ferroptosis Amplification" strategy is developed based on integrating gallic acid-modified FeOOH (GFP) and gallocyanine into Pluronic F-127 (F127) and carboxylated chitosan (CC)-based hydrogel for CSCs eradication. This "Ferroptosis Amplifier" hydrogel is thermally sensitive and achieves rapid gelation at the postsurgical wound in a breast tumor model. Specifically, gallocyanine, as the Dickkopf-1 (DKK1) inhibitor, can decrease the expression of SLC7A11 and GPX4 and synergistically induce ferroptosis of CSCs with GFP. Encouragingly, it is found that this combination suppresses the migratory and invasive capability of cancer cells via the downregulation of matrix metalloproteinase 7 (MMP7). The in vivo results further confirm that this "Ferroptosis Amplification" strategy is efficient in preventing tumor relapse and lung metastasis, manifesting an effective and promising postsurgical treatment for breast cancer.
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- Yutong Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, P. R. China
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