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Torres-Herrero B, Armenia I, Ortiz C, de la Fuente JM, Betancor L, Grazú V. Opportunities for nanomaterials in enzyme therapy. J Control Release 2024; 372:619-647. [PMID: 38909702 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.06.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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In recent years, enzyme therapy strategies have rapidly evolved to catalyze essential biochemical reactions with therapeutic potential. These approaches hold particular promise in addressing rare genetic disorders, cancer treatment, neurodegenerative conditions, wound healing, inflammation management, and infectious disease control, among others. There are several primary reasons for the utilization of enzymes as therapeutics: their substrate specificity, their biological compatibility, and their ability to generate a high number of product molecules per enzyme unit. These features have encouraged their application in enzyme replacement therapy where the enzyme serves as the therapeutic agent to rectify abnormal metabolic and physiological processes, enzyme prodrug therapy where the enzyme initiates a clinical effect by activating prodrugs, and enzyme dynamic or starving therapy where the enzyme acts upon host substrate molecules. Currently, there are >20 commercialized products based on therapeutic enzymes, but approval rates are considerably lower than other biologicals. This has stimulated nanobiotechnology in the last years to develop nanoparticle-based solutions that integrate therapeutic enzymes. This approach aims to enhance stability, prevent rapid clearance, reduce immunogenicity, and even enable spatio-temporal activation of the therapeutic catalyst. This comprehensive review delves into emerging trends in the application of therapeutic enzymes, with a particular emphasis on the synergistic opportunities presented by incorporating enzymes into nanomaterials. Such integration holds the promise of enhancing existing therapies or even paving the way for innovative nanotherapeutic approaches.
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- Beatriz Torres-Herrero
- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA), CSIC/Universidad de Zaragoza, c/ Edificio I+D, Mariano Esquillor Gómez, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA), CSIC/Universidad de Zaragoza, c/ Edificio I+D, Mariano Esquillor Gómez, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad ORT Uruguay, Mercedes 1237, 11100 Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA), CSIC/Universidad de Zaragoza, c/ Edificio I+D, Mariano Esquillor Gómez, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Avenida Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Biotecnología, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad ORT Uruguay, Mercedes 1237, 11100 Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (INMA), CSIC/Universidad de Zaragoza, c/ Edificio I+D, Mariano Esquillor Gómez, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Avenida Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain.
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Rath P, Chauhan A, Ranjan A, Aggarwal D, Rani I, Choudhary R, Shahwan M, Ramniwas S, Joshi H, Haque S, Mathkor DM, Tuli HS. Luteolin: A promising modulator of apoptosis and survival signaling in liver cancer. Pathol Res Pract 2024; 260:155430. [PMID: 39038389 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2024.155430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Due to the increasing incidence of cancer and the difficulties in determining the safety profile of existing therapeutic approaches, cancer research has recently become heavily involved in the search for new therapeutic approaches. The therapeutic significance of natural substances, especially flavonoids, against the onset and progression of cancer has been emphasized in traditional food-based medicine. Interestingly, the flavone luteolin possesses biological effects that have been linked to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. Luteolin interacts with several downstream chemicals and signaling pathways, including those involved in apoptosis, autophagy, cell cycle progression, and angiogenesis, to exert its anticancer effects on various cancerous cells. A complete understanding of both intrinsic and extrinsic apoptotic pathways, autophagy, and, most critically, the nanodelivery of luteolin in liver cancer is provided in the current review.
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- Prangya Rath
- Amity Institute of Environmental Sciences, Amity University, Noida 201303, India.
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- Amity Institute of Environment Toxicology and Safety Management, Amity University, Noida, India.
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
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- Department of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Ambala 133207, India.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Medical Sciences and Research (MMCMSR), Sadopur, Ambala 134007, India.
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- Department of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Ambala 133207, India.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates; Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates.
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- University Centre for Research and Development, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, India.
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- School of Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India.
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- Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates; Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan-45142, Saudi Arabia; Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Beirut 1102 2801, Lebanon.
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- Research and Scientific Studies Unit, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan-45142, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Ambala 133207, India.
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Wang Y. The interplay of exercise and polyphenols in cancer treatment: A focus on oxidative stress and antioxidant mechanisms. Phytother Res 2024; 38:3459-3488. [PMID: 38690720 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8215] [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: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Exercise has been demonstrated to induce an elevated production of free radicals, leading to the onset of oxidative stress. Numerous studies highlight the positive impacts of aerobic exercise, primarily attributed to the increase in overall antioxidant capacity. The evidence suggests that engaging in aerobic exercise contributes to a reduction in the likelihood of advanced cancer and mortality. Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the generation of free radicals and the collective antioxidant defense system, encompassing both enzymatic and nonenzymatic antioxidants. Typically, oxidative stress triggers the formation of reactive oxygen or nitrogen species, instigating or advancing various issues in cancers and other diseases. The pro-oxidant-antioxidant balance serves as a direct measure of this imbalance in oxidative stress. Polyphenols contain a variety of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, flavanols, and phenolic acids, conferring antioxidant properties. Previous research highlights the potential of polyphenols as antioxidants, with documented effects on reducing cancer risk by influencing processes such as proliferation, angiogenesis, and metastasis. This is primarily attributed to their recognized antioxidant capabilities. Considering the extensive array of signaling pathways associated with exercise and polyphenols, this overview will specifically focus on oxidative stress, the antioxidant efficacy of polyphenols and exercise, and their intricate interplay in cancer treatment.
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- Yubing Wang
- College of Physical Education, Qilu Normal University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Asghari Lalami Z, Tafvizi F, Naseh V, Salehipour M. Fabrication, optimization, and characterization of pH-responsive PEGylated nanoniosomes containing gingerol for enhanced treatment of breast cancer. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 396:3867-3886. [PMID: 37368028 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-023-02579-2] [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: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Multiple potential drug delivery strategies have emerged as a result of recent advances in nanotechnology and nanomedicine. The aim of this research was to prepare an optimized system of PEGylated gingerol-loaded niosomes (Nio-Gin@PEG) as an excellent candidate for the treatment of human breast cancer cells. The preparation procedure was modified by adjusting the drug concentration, lipid content, and Span60/Tween60 ratio, resulting in high encapsulation efficacy (EE%), rapid release rate, and reduced size. The Nio-Gin@PEG exhibited significantly improved storage stability compared to the gingerol-loaded niosomes formulation (Nio-Gin), with minimal changes in EE%, release profile, and size during storage. Furthermore, Nio-Gin@PEG demonstrated pH-dependent release behavior, with delayed drug diffusion at physiological pH and significant drug diffusion under acidic conditions (pH = 5.4), making it a promising option for cancer treatment. Cytotoxicity tests indicated that Nio-Gin@PEG possessed excellent biocompatibility with human fibroblast cells while exerting a remarkable inhibitory effect on MCF-7 and SKBR3 breast cancer cells, attributed to the presence of gingerol and the PEGylated structure in the preparation. Nio-Gin@PEG also exhibited the ability to modulate the expression of target genes. We observed statistically significant down-regulation of the expression of BCL2, MMP2, MMP9, HER2, CCND1, CCNE1, BCL2, CDK4, and VEGF genes, along with up-regulation of the expression of BAX, CASP9, CASP3, and P21 genes. Flow cytometry results revealed that Nio-Gin@PEG could induce a higher rate of apoptosis in both cancerous cells compared to gingerol and Nio-Gin, owing to the optimal encapsulation and efficient drug release from the formulation, as confirmed by cell cycle tests. ROS generation demonstrated the superior antioxidant effect of Nio-Gin@PEG compared to other prepared formulations. The results of this study emphasize the potential of formulating highly biocompatible niosomes in the future of nanomedicine, enabling more precise and effective treatment of cancers.
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- Department of Biology, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran.
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- Department of Biology, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Parand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Parand, Iran
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Zhao W, Zhuang P, Chen Y, Wu Y, Zhong M, Lun Y. "Double-edged sword" effect of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in tumor development and carcinogenesis. Physiol Res 2023; 72:301-307. [PMID: 37449744 PMCID: PMC10669002 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.935007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are small reactive molecules produced by cellular metabolism and regulate various physiological and pathological functions. Many studies have shown that ROS plays an essential role in the proliferation and inhibition of tumor cells. Different concentrations of ROS can have a "double-edged sword" effect on the occurrence and development of tumors. A certain concentration of ROS can activate growth-promoting signals, enhance the proliferation and invasion of tumor cells, and cause damage to biomacromolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids. However, ROS can enhance the body's antitumor signal at higher levels by initiating oxidative stress-induced apoptosis and autophagy in tumor cells. This review analyzes ROS's unique bidirectional regulation mechanism on tumor cells, focusing on the key signaling pathways and regulatory factors that ROS affect the occurrence and development of tumors and providing ideas for an in-depth understanding of the mechanism of ROS action and its clinical application.
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- W Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Medical Microecology (Putian University), Fujian Province University, School of Pharmacy and Medical Technology, Putian University, Putian, China.
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Gjorgieva Ackova D, Maksimova V, Smilkov K, Buttari B, Arese M, Saso L. Alkaloids as Natural NRF2 Inhibitors: Chemoprevention and Cytotoxic Action in Cancer. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:850. [PMID: 37375797 DOI: 10.3390/ph16060850] [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: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Being a controller of cytoprotective actions, inflammation, and mitochondrial function through participating in the regulation of multiple genes in response to stress-inducing endogenous or exogenous stressors, the transcription factor Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-Related Factor 2 (NRF2) is considered the main cellular defense mechanism to maintain redox balance at cellular and tissue level. While a transient activation of NRF2 protects normal cells under oxidative stress, the hyperactivation of NRF2 in cancer cells may help them to survive and to adapt under oxidative stress. This can be detrimental and related to cancer progression and chemotherapy resistance. Therefore, inhibition of NRF2 activity may be an effective approach for sensitizing cancer cells to anticancer therapy. In this review, we examine alkaloids as NRF2 inhibitors from natural origin, their effects on cancer therapy, and/or as sensitizers of cancer cells to anticancer chemotherapeutics, and their potential clinical applications. Alkaloids, as inhibitor of the NRF2/KEAP1 signaling pathway, can have direct (berberine, evodiamine, and diterpenic aconitine types of alkaloids) or indirect (trigonelline) therapeutic/preventive effects. The network linking alkaloid action with oxidative stress and NRF2 modulation may result in an increased NRF2 synthesis, nuclear translocation, as well in a downstream impact on the synthesis of endogenous antioxidants, effects strongly presumed to be the mechanism of action of alkaloids in inducing cancer cell death or promoting sensitivity of cancer cells to chemotherapeutic agents. In this regard, the identification of additional alkaloids targeting the NRF2 pathway is desirable and the information arising from clinical trials will reveal the potential of these compounds as a promising target for anticancer therapy.
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- Darinka Gjorgieva Ackova
- Department of Applied Pharmacy, Division of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Goce Delcev University, Stip, Krste Misirkov Str., No. 10-A, P.O. Box 201, 2000 Stip, North Macedonia
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- Department of Applied Pharmacy, Division of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Goce Delcev University, Stip, Krste Misirkov Str., No. 10-A, P.O. Box 201, 2000 Stip, North Macedonia
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- Department of Applied Pharmacy, Division of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Goce Delcev University, Stip, Krste Misirkov Str., No. 10-A, P.O. Box 201, 2000 Stip, North Macedonia
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Endocrine-Metabolic Diseases and Aging, Italian National Institute of Health, Viale Regina Elena 299, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biochemical Sciences "A. Rossi Fanelli", Sapienza University of Rome, Piazz. le A. Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology "Vittorio Erspamer", Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Tuli HS, Joshi R, Kaur G, Garg VK, Sak K, Varol M, Kaur J, Alharbi SA, Alahmadi TA, Aggarwal D, Dhama K, Jaswal VS, Mittal S, Sethi G. Metal nanoparticles in cancer: from synthesis and metabolism to cellular interactions. JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY 2023; 13:321-348. [DOI: 10.1007/s40097-022-00504-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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Chaudhary P, Janmeda P, Docea AO, Yeskaliyeva B, Abdull Razis AF, Modu B, Calina D, Sharifi-Rad J. Oxidative stress, free radicals and antioxidants: potential crosstalk in the pathophysiology of human diseases. Front Chem 2023; 11:1158198. [PMID: 37234200 PMCID: PMC10206224 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1158198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Introduction: Free radicals are reactive oxygen species that constantly circulate through the body and occur as a side effect of many reactions that take place in the human body. Under normal conditions, they are removed from the body by antioxidant processes. If these natural mechanisms are disrupted, radicals accumulate in excess and contribute to the development of many diseases. Methodology: Relevant recent information on oxidative stress, free radicals, reactive oxidative species, and natural and synthetic antioxidants was collected by researching electronic databases such as PubMed / Medline, Web of Science, and Science Direct. Results: According to the analysed studies, this comprehensive review provided a recent update on oxidative stress, free radicals and antioxidants and their impact on the pathophysiology of human diseases. Discussion: To counteract the condition of oxidative stress, synthetic antioxidants must be provided from external sources to supplement the antioxidant defense mechanism internally. Because of their therapeutic potential and natural origin, medicinal plants have been reported as the main source of natural antioxidants phytocompounds. Some non-enzymatic phytocompounds such as flavonoids, polyphenols, and glutathione, along with some vitamins have been reported to possess strong antioxidant activities in vivo and in vitro studies. Thus, the present review describes, in brief, the overview of oxidative stress-directed cellular damage and the unction of dietary antioxidants in the management of different diseases. The therapeutic limitations in correlating the antioxidant activity of foods to human health were also discussed.
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- Priya Chaudhary
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Banasthali University Vanasthali, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Banasthali University Vanasthali, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Toxicology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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- Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food` Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
- Natural Medicines and Products Research Laboratory, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Natural Medicines and Products Research Laboratory, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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Tuli HS, Garg VK, Mehta JK, Kaur G, Mohapatra RK, Dhama K, Sak K, Kumar A, Varol M, Aggarwal D, Anand U, Kaur J, Gillan R, Sethi G, Bishayee A. Licorice ( Glycyrrhiza glabra L.)-Derived Phytochemicals Target Multiple Signaling Pathways to Confer Oncopreventive and Oncotherapeutic Effects. Onco Targets Ther 2022; 15:1419-1448. [PMID: 36474507 PMCID: PMC9719702 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s366630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Cancer is a highly lethal disease, and its incidence has rapidly increased worldwide over the past few decades. Although chemotherapeutics and surgery are widely used in clinical settings, they are often insufficient to provide the cure for cancer patients. Hence, more effective treatment options are highly needed. Although licorice has been used as a medicinal herb since ancient times, the knowledge about molecular mechanisms behind its diverse bioactivities is still rather new. In this review article, different anticancer properties (antiproliferative, antiangiogenic, antimetastatic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects) of various bioactive constituents of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) are thoroughly described. Multiple licorice constituents have been shown to bind to and inhibit the activities of various cellular targets, including B-cell lymphoma 2, cyclin-dependent kinase 2, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase, c-Jun N-terminal kinases, mammalian target of rapamycin, nuclear factor-κB, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3, vascular endothelial growth factor, and matrix metalloproteinase-3, resulting in reduced carcinogenesis in several in vitro and in vivo models with no evident toxicity. Emerging evidence is bringing forth licorice as an anticancer agent as well as bottlenecks in its potential clinical application. It is expected that overcoming toxicity-related obstacles by using novel nanotechnological methods might importantly facilitate the use of anticancer properties of licorice-derived phytochemicals in the future. Therefore, anticancer studies with licorice components must be continued. Overall, licorice could be a natural alternative to the present medication for eradicating new emergent illnesses while having just minor side effects.
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- Hardeep Singh Tuli
- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, India
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- Department of Medical Lab Technology, University Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar, Odisha, India
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- Division of Pathology, Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Mugla, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Engineering College, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to Be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana, India
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- Department of Life Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Centre of Excellence in Nanoscale Biophotonics, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL, USA
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Nrf2 Modulation in Breast Cancer. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10102668. [PMID: 36289931 PMCID: PMC9599257 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10102668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are identified to control the expression and activity of various essential signaling intermediates involved in cellular proliferation, apoptosis, and differentiation. Indeed, ROS represents a double-edged sword in supporting cell survival and death. Many common pathological processes, including various cancer types and neurodegenerative diseases, are inflammation and oxidative stress triggers, or even initiate them. Keap1-Nrf2 is a master antioxidant pathway in cytoprotective mechanisms through Nrf2 target gene expression. Activation of the Nfr2 pathway benefits cells in the early stages and reduces the level of ROS. In contrast, hyperactivation of Keap1-Nrf2 creates a context that supports the survival of both healthy and cancerous cells, defending them against oxidative stress, chemotherapeutic drugs, and radiotherapy. Considering the dual role of Nrf2 in suppressing or expanding cancer cells, determining its inhibitory/stimulatory position and targeting can represent an impressive role in cancer treatment. This review focused on Nrf2 modulators and their roles in sensitizing breast cancer cells to chemo/radiotherapy agents.
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Jiang Y, Yang Y, Hu Y, Yang R, Huang J, Liu Y, Wu Y, Li S, Ma C, Humphries F, Wang B, Wang X, Hu Z, Yang S. Gasdermin D restricts anti-tumor immunity during PD-L1 checkpoint blockade. Cell Rep 2022; 41:111553. [DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Villarreal-García V, Estupiñan-Jiménez JR, Vivas-Mejía PE, Gonzalez-Villasana V, Vázquez-Guillén JM, Reséndez-Pérez D. A vicious circle in breast cancer: The interplay between inflammation, reactive oxygen species, and microRNAs. Front Oncol 2022; 12:980694. [PMID: 36226048 PMCID: PMC9548555 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.980694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in women worldwide. This highly heterogeneous disease is molecularly stratified into luminal A, luminal B, HER2, triple-negative/basal-like, and normal-like subtypes. An important aspect in BC progression is the activation of inflammatory processes. The activation of CD8+/Th1, NK, and M1 tumor associated macrophages (TAMs), leads to tumor destruction. In contrast, an anti-inflammatory response mediated by CD4+/Th2 and M2 TAMs will favor tumor progression. Inflammation also stimulates the production of inflammatory mediators like reactive oxygen species (ROS). In chronic inflammation, ROS activates oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction. In cancer, ROS plays a dual role with anti-tumorigenic and pro-tumorigenic effects in cell signaling pathways that control proliferation, survival, apoptosis, and inflammation. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), which are known to be involved in BC progression and inflammation, can be regulated by ROS. At the same time, miRNAs regulate the expression of genes modulating oxidative stress. In this review, we will discuss the interplay between inflammation, ROS, and miRNAs as anticancer and tumor promoter molecules in BC. A clear understanding of the role of miRNAs in the regulation of ROS production and inflammation, may lead to new opportunities for therapy in BC.
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- Valeria Villarreal-García
- Departmento de Biología Celular y Genética, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Departmento de Biología Celular y Genética, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Biochemestry, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Departmento de Biología Celular y Genética, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Departamento de Inmunología y Virología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Departmento de Biología Celular y Genética, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Departamento de Inmunología y Virología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico
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Z-Guggulsterone Is a Potential Lead Molecule of Dawa-ul-Kurkum against Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27165104. [PMID: 36014345 PMCID: PMC9413334 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27165104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 07/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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An ancient saffron-based polyherbal formulation, Dawa-ul-Kurkum (DuK), has been used to treat liver ailments and other diseases and was recently evaluated for its anticancer potential against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by our research team. To gain further insight into the lead molecule of DuK, we selected ten active constituents belonging to its seven herbal constituents (crocin, crocetin, safranal, jatamansone, isovaleric acid, cinnamaldehyde, coumaric acid, citral, guggulsterone and dehydrocostus lactone). We docked them with 32 prominent proteins that play important roles in the development, progression and suppression of HCC and those involved in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress to identify the binding interactions between them. Three reference drugs for HCC (sorafenib, regorafenib, and nivolumab) were also examined for comparison. The in silico studies revealed that, out of the ten compounds, three of them—viz., Z-guggulsterone, dehydrocostus lactone and crocin—showed good binding efficiency with the HCC and ER stress proteins. Comparison of binding affinity with standard drugs was followed by preliminary in vitro screening of these selected compounds in human liver cancer cell lines. The results provided the basis for selecting Z-guggulsterone as the best-acting phytoconstituent amongst the 10 studied. Further validation of the binding efficiency of Z-guggulsterone was undertaking using molecular dynamics (MD) simulation studies. The effects of Z-guggulsterone on clone formation and cell cycle progression were also assessed. The anti-oxidant potential of Z-guggulsterone was analyzed through DPPH and FRAP assays. qRTPCR was utilized to check the results at the in vitro level. These results indicate that Z-guggulsterone should be considered as the main constituent of DuK instead of the crocin in saffron, as previously hypothesized.
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Tuli HS, Sak K, Garg VK, Kumar A, Adhikary S, Kaur G, Parashar NC, Parashar G, Mukherjee TK, Sharma U, Jain A, Mohapatra RK, Dhama K, Kumar M, Singh T. Ampelopsin targets in cellular processes of cancer: Recent trends and advances. Toxicol Rep 2022; 9:1614-1623. [PMID: 36561961 PMCID: PMC9764188 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2022.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Cancer is being considered as a serious threat to human health globally due to limited availability and efficacy of therapeutics. In addition, existing chemotherapeutic drugs possess a diverse range of toxic side effects. Therefore, more research is welcomed to investigate the chemo-preventive action of plant-based metabolites. Ampelopsin (dihydromyricetin) is one among the biologically active plant-based chemicals with promising anti-cancer actions. It modulates the expression of various cellular molecules that are involved in cancer progressions. For instance, ampelopsin enhances the expression of apoptosis inducing proteins. It regulates the expression of angiogenic and metastatic proteins to inhibit tumor growth. Expression of inflammatory markers has also been found to be suppressed by ampelopsin in cancer cells. The present review article describes various anti-tumor cellular targets of ampelopsin at a single podium which will help the researchers to understand mechanistic insight of this phytochemical.
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- Hardeep Singh Tuli
- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana 133207, India,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, University Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
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- Department of Botanical and Environmental Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, Punjab, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM’s NMIMS, Mumbai 40056, Maharashtra, India
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- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy and Technology Management, SVKM’s NMIMS, Mumbai 40056, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana 133207, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana-Ambala, Haryana 133207, India
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- Department of Zoology, Central University of Punjab, Village-Ghudda, 151401 Punjab, India
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- Department of Zoology, Central University of Punjab, Village-Ghudda, 151401 Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar 758002, Odisha, India
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- Division of Pathology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh 243122, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur-Ambala 134007, Haryana, India
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- School of life Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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Hibiscus, Rooibos, and Yerba Mate for Healthy Aging: A Review on the Attenuation of In Vitro and In Vivo Markers Related to Oxidative Stress, Glycoxidation, and Neurodegeneration. Foods 2022; 11:foods11121676. [PMID: 35741873 PMCID: PMC9222775 DOI: 10.3390/foods11121676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The world is currently undergoing a demographic change towards an increasing number of elderly citizens. Aging is characterized by a temporal decline in physiological capacity, and oxidative stress is a hallmark of aging and age-related disorders. Such an oxidative state is linked to a decrease in the effective mechanisms of cellular repair, the incidence of post-translational protein glycation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neurodegeneration, just to name some of the markers contributing to the establishment of age-related reduction-oxidation, or redox, imbalance. Currently, there are no prescribed therapies to control oxidative stress; however, there are strategies to elevate antioxidant defenses and overcome related health challenges based on the adoption of nutritional therapies. It is well known that herbal teas such, as hibiscus, rooibos, and yerba mate, are important sources of antioxidants, able to prevent some oxidation-related stresses. These plants produce several bioactive metabolites, have a pleasant taste, and a long-lasting history as safe foods. This paper reviews the literature on hibiscus, rooibos, and yerba mate teas in the context of nutritional strategies for the attenuation of oxidative stress-related glycoxidation and neurodegeneration, and, here, Alzheimer’s Disease is approached as an example. The focus is given to mechanisms of glycation inhibition, as well as neuroprotective in vitro effects, and, in animal studies, to frame interest in these plants as nutraceutical agents related to current health concerns.
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Kit O, Frantsiyants E, Goroshinskaya I, Kaplieva I, Shikhlyarova A, Nemashkalova L, Trepitaki L, Kachesova P, Bykadorova O, Serdyukova E, Maksimova N, Ilchenko M, Akopian L, Agarkova E, Sergeeva M, Kotieva I, Morozova M. Influence of diabetes mellitus on free radical processes in the heart in rats with Guerin’s carcinoma and characteristics of malignant lesions depending on the gender of animals. CARDIOMETRY 2022. [DOI: 10.18137/cardiometry.2022.21.2733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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To study the intensity of lipid peroxidation (LPO) and the activity of the main antioxidant protection enzyme: superoxide dismutase (SOD) in heart tissues and tumors in rats of both genders with Guerin’s carcinoma (GC) and the tumor growth against the background of diabetes mellitus (DM). Materials and methods. Our research work was carried out in 80 outbread albino male and female rats, divided into 4 groups, with 10 animals of each gender in a group. The animals of two groups, namely, an intact animal group and a group of rats treated with alloxan DM (with a 5-fold increase in glucose levels) were subcutaneously transplanted with the Guerin’s carcinoma (GC) strain cells, and at the same time we used one group of the intact rats and another group of the animals with DM as the references. The content of malondialdehyde (MDA), diene conjugates (DC), and the SOD activity in the heart and the tumor tissues were determined by conventional spectrophotometric methods. Results. The most pronounced changes were found in the heart in the female rats with isolated GC and GC growing against the background of DM: a more than threefold increase in MDA, with a significant increase in DC and a multiple increase in the SOD activity as compared with the intact animals. In the GC tissue, the dependence of the severity of the increase in the MDA content on the size of the tumor was traced: the maximum increase in both parameters was observed in males with GC tumor growing against the background of DM. In the males, the volume of the subcutaneous tumor nodes was 1.8 times greater than that in the reference group and in the females with combined pathology, while in the females with combined pathology the volume of their tumors was 1.3 times less than that in the reference group, although the area of tumor lesions in them was maximum due to extensive metastasizing. Conclusion. DM has changed the specifics of oncogenesis depending on the gender of the animals. The identified gender differences in the redox status of the heart and the tumor in rats with combined pathology contribute to specifics of oncogenesis in males and females and determines their life expectancy.
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Utomo RY, Wulandari F, Novitasari D, Lestari B, Susidarti RA, Jenie RI, Kato JY, Sardjiman S, Meiyanto E. Preparation and Cytotoxic Evaluation of PGV-1 Derivative, CCA-1.1, as a New Curcumin Analog with Improved-Physicochemical and Pharmacological Properties. Adv Pharm Bull 2021; 12:603-612. [PMID: 35935043 PMCID: PMC9348534 DOI: 10.34172/apb.2022.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Purpose: This study aimed to challenge the anticancer potency of pentagamavunone-1 (PGV- 1) and obtain a new compound (Chemoprevention-Curcumin Analog 1.1, CCA-1.1) with improved chemical and pharmacological properties.
Methods: CCA-1.1 was prepared by changing the ketone group of PGV-1 into a hydroxyl group with NaBH4 as the reducing agent. The product was purified under preparative layer chromatography and confirmed with HPLC to show about 93% purity. It was tested for its solubility, stability, and cytotoxic activities on several cancer cells. The structure of the product was characterized using 1HNMR, 13C-NMR, FT-IR, and HR-mass spectroscopy.
Results: Molecular docking analysis showed that CCA-1.1 performed similar or better interaction to NF-κB pathway-related signaling proteins (HER2, EGFR, IKK, ER-alpha, and ER-beta) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) metabolic enzymes (NQO1, NQO2, GSTP1, AKC1R1, and GLO1) compared with PGV-1, indicating that CCA-1.1 exhibits the same or better anticancer activity than PGV-1. CCA-1.1 also showed better solubility and stability than PGV-1 in aqueous solution at pH 1.0–7.4 under light exposure at room temperature. The cytotoxic activities of CCA-1.1 against several (10) cancer cell lines revealed the same or better potency than PGV-1.
Conclusion: In conclusion, CCA-1.1 performs better chemical and anticancer properties than PGV-1 and shows promise as an anticancer agent with high selectivity.
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- Rohmad Yudi Utomo
- Cancer Chemoprevention Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
- Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, UGM, Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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- Cancer Chemoprevention Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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- Cancer Chemoprevention Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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- Cancer Chemoprevention Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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- Cancer Chemoprevention Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
- Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, UGM, Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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- Cancer Chemoprevention Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
- Macromolecular Engineering Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy UGM, Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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- Laboratory of Tumor Cell Biology, Division of Bioligical Science, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Nara, Japan
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- Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, UGM, Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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- Cancer Chemoprevention Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
- Macromolecular Engineering Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy UGM, Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
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Kashyap D, Garg VK, Goel N. Intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of apoptosis: Role in cancer development and prognosis. ADVANCES IN PROTEIN CHEMISTRY AND STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY 2021; 125:73-120. [PMID: 33931145 DOI: 10.1016/bs.apcsb.2021.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Apoptosis, also named programmed cell death, is a fundament process required for morphogenetic homeostasis during early development and in pathophysiological conditions. It is come into existence in 1972 by work of Kerr, Wyllie and Currie and later on investigated during the research on development of the C. elegans. Trigger by several stimuli, apoptosis is necessary during the embryonic development and aging as homeostatic mechanism to control the cell population and also play a key role as defense mechanism against the immune responses and elimination of damaged cells. Cancer, a genetic disease, is a growing burden on the health and economy of both developing and developed countries. Every year there is tremendously increasing in the number of new cancer cases and mortality rate. Although, there is a significant improvement have been made in biotechnological and bioinformatic fields however, the therapeutic advantages and cancer etiology is still under explored. Several studies determined the deregulation of different apoptotic components during the cancer development and progression. Apoptosis relies on activation of distinct signaling pathways that are often deregulated in cancer. Thus, exploring the single or more than one apoptotic component underlying their expression in carcinogenesis could help to track the disease progression. Current book chapter will provide the several evidences supporting the use of different apoptotic components as prognosis and prediction markers in various human cancer types.
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- Dharambir Kashyap
- Department of Histopathology, Postgraduation Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Information Technology, UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
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Zhu X, Liu Y, Yuan G, Guo X, Cen J, Gong Y, Liu J, Gang Y. In situ fabrication of MS@MnO 2 hybrid as nanozymes for enhancing ROS-mediated breast cancer therapy. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:22317-22329. [PMID: 33146638 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr03931d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated anti-cancer therapy that shows the advantages of tumor specificity, high curative effect, and less toxic side-effects has powerful potential for cancer treatment. However, hypoxia in the tumor microenvironment (TME) and low penetrability of photosensitizers further limit their clinical application. Here, we present a composite core-shell-structured nanozyme (MS-ICG@MnO2@PEG) that consists of a mesoporous silica nanoparticle (MS) core and a MnO2 shell loaded with the photosensitizer indocyanine green (ICG) and then coated with PEG as the photodynamic/chemodynamic therapeutic agent for the ROS-mediated cancer treatment. On the one hand, MS-ICG@MnO2@PEG catalyzes H2O2 to produce O2 for enhanced photodynamic therapy (PDT), and on the other hand, it consumes GSH to trigger a Fenton-like reaction that generates *OH, thus enhancing the chemodynamic therapy (CDT). At the cellular level, MS-ICG@MnO2@PEG nanozymes exhibit good biocompatibility and induce the production of ROS in 4T1 tumor cells. It disrupts the redox balance in tumor cells affecting the mitochondrial function, and specifically kills the tumor cells. In vivo, the MS-ICG@MnO2@PEG nanozymes selectively accumulate at tumor sites and inhibit tumor growth and metastasis in 4T1 tumor-bearing mice. Accordingly, this study shows that the core-shell nanozymes can serve as an effective platform for the ROS-mediated breast cancer treatment by enhancing the combination of PDT and CDT.
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- Xufeng Zhu
- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People's Republic of China. and College of Life Sciences, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People's Republic of China. and Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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Coulidiati TH, Dantas BB, Faheina-Martins GV, de Morais Gomes ER, Gonçalves JCR, de Araújo DAM. Proapoptotic Effects of triazol-1,4-Naphthoquinones Involve Intracellular ROS Production and MAPK/ERK Pathway in Human Leukemia Cells. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2020; 20:2089-2098. [PMID: 32698747 DOI: 10.2174/1871520620666200721124221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The natural products constitute an important source of antitumor and cytotoxic agents. Naphthoquinones are effectively quinones present in different plants, with demonstrated anticancer activities. A recent study conducted by our group demonstrated the antileukemic potential of two novel triazol-1,4- naphthoquinones derivatives, PTN (2-(4-Phenyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl)-1,4-naphthoquinone) and MPTN (2-[4- (4-Methoxyphenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-1-yl]-1,4-naphthoquinone). Although, the mechanisms underlying the proapoptotic effects of PTN and MPTN have not been fully elucidated so far. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the proapoptotic mechanism of PTN and MPTN in human acute leukemia cells. METHODS We used fluorescence microscopy to observe acridine orange and annexin V staining cells. Flow cytometry assay has also been used for ROS quantification, BAX and cytochrome c proteins expression and apoptosis analysis. MTT assay and western blotting technique have been performed as well for MAPK pathway analysis. RESULTS By using the acridine orange and annexin V staining with fluorescence microscopy, we have characterized the proapoptotic effects of PTN and MPTN in HL-60 cells involving the intrinsic mitochondrial pathway, since these compounds promoted an increase in the intracellular BAX and cytochrome c protein levels (p<0.05). We further demonstrated that apoptosis induction in HL-60 cells was mediated by increasing intracellular ROS levels via ERK but not p38 MAPKs pathway. CONCLUSION Taken together, these results have demonstrated that PTN and MPTN are promising tools for the development of new anti-leukemic drugs.
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- Tangbadioa H Coulidiati
- Department of Life and Earth Sciences, Research and Training Unit in Science and Technology, University Norbert Zongo of Koudougou, BP 376, Koudougou, Burkina Faso,Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900, João Pessoa-PB, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900, João Pessoa-PB, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900, João Pessoa-PB, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900, João Pessoa-PB, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900, João Pessoa-PB, Brazil,Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900, João Pessoa-PB, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, Federal University of Paraíba, 58051-900, João Pessoa-PB, Brazil
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Quan Y, Tan Z, Yang Y, Deng B, Mu L. Prolonged effect associated with inflammatory response observed after exposure to low dose of tritium β-rays. Int J Radiat Biol 2020; 96:972-979. [PMID: 32394793 DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2020.1767817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Background: The value of relative biological effectiveness of tritium increases at low dose domain, which results in the suspicion of weighting factor of 1 for tritium after low dose exposure. Thus, present study was carried out to analyze the differences in the cellular responses at early and late period between low dose of tritium β-rays and γ-rays radiation.Methods: MCF-10A cells were exposed to low dose of tritium β-rays or γ-rays, then cellular behaviors, such as DNA double strand breaks (DSBs), apoptosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) level and inflammatory relevant gene expression were analyzed at early and late period post-irradiation.Results: At early period the elimination of DSB foci produced by HTO is longer than γ-rays. High ROS level and a continual change of cell cycle distribution are observed in HTO radiation group. Based on the results of RNA sequencing, Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) indicates TNFR1 signaling and production of nitric oxide and ROS are activated as an acute response at 24 h post radiation. Moreover, it also shows a disturbance in cholesterol biosynthesis. The results of 30 days point that there is a lasting active inflammatory response, accompanying with a persistent high expression of relevant cytokines, such as TNF and IL1R.Conclusion: Compared to an acute response induced by γ-rays, a persistent inflammatory response exists in HTO-irradiated cells when cultured for 30 days, which might be related to accumulation of tritium in the form of organically bound tritium (OBT) in cellular DNA or lipids.
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- Yi Quan
- China Academy of Engineering Physics, Institute of Nuclear Physics and Chemistry, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
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- China Academy of Engineering Physics, Institute of Nuclear Physics and Chemistry, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
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- China Academy of Engineering Physics, Institute of Nuclear Physics and Chemistry, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
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- China Academy of Engineering Physics, Institute of Nuclear Physics and Chemistry, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
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- China Academy of Engineering Physics, Institute of Nuclear Physics and Chemistry, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
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Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Cancer Progression: Molecular Mechanisms and Recent Advancements. Biomolecules 2019; 9:biom9110735. [PMID: 31766246 PMCID: PMC6920770 DOI: 10.3390/biom9110735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 619] [Impact Index Per Article: 123.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a pivotal role in biological processes and continuous ROS production in normal cells is controlled by the appropriate regulation between the silver lining of low and high ROS concentration mediated effects. Interestingly, ROS also dynamically influences the tumor microenvironment and is known to initiate cancer angiogenesis, metastasis, and survival at different concentrations. At moderate concentration, ROS activates the cancer cell survival signaling cascade involving mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular signal-regulated protein kinases 1/2 (MAPK/ERK1/2), p38, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and phosphoinositide-3-kinase/ protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt), which in turn activate the nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB), matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). At high concentrations, ROS can cause cancer cell apoptosis. Hence, it critically depends upon the ROS levels, to either augment tumorigenesis or lead to apoptosis. The major issue is targeting the dual actions of ROS effectively with respect to the concentration bias, which needs to be monitored carefully to impede tumor angiogenesis and metastasis for ROS to serve as potential therapeutic targets exogenously/endogenously. Overall, additional research is required to comprehend the potential of ROS as an effective anti-tumor modality and therapeutic target for treating malignancies.
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Dong Z, Yang Z, Hao Y, Feng L. Fabrication of H 2O 2-driven nanoreactors for innovative cancer treatments. NANOSCALE 2019; 11:16164-16186. [PMID: 31453999 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr04418c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The increased production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a typical feature of cancerous cells. This feature is closely associated with elevated oxidative stress inside solid tumour microenvironments, which thus impairs either the growth of cancer cells or their sensitivity to many cancer therapeutics. To date, numerous innovative strategies that target tumour H2O2 have been designed for effective cancer treatment. More recently, with the rapid advancement of nanomedicine, several nanoreactors, which are highly efficient in converting endogenous H2O2 to more toxic reactive oxygen species, promoting in situ H2O2, or decomposing endogenous H2O2 to molecular oxygen for tumour hypoxia attenuation, have been designed and attempted for effective cancer treatment. This review focuses on the latest progress of such innovative H2O2-driven nanoreactor-mediated cancer treatments. Afterwards, future perspectives on the development of tumour H2O2-driven nanoreactor-mediated cancer treatments and their potential clinical translations will be discussed.
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- Ziliang Dong
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices, Institute of Functional Nano and Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
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Singh A, Goel N. Integrative Analysis of Multi-Genomic Data for Kidney Renal Cell Carcinoma. Interdiscip Sci 2019; 12:12-23. [PMID: 31392539 DOI: 10.1007/s12539-019-00345-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2019] [Revised: 07/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Accounting for nine out of ten kidney cancers, kidney renal cell carcinoma (KIRC) is by far the most common type of kidney cancer. In view of limited and ineffective available therapies, understanding the genetic basis of disease becomes important for better diagnosis and treatment. The present studies are based on a single type of genomic data. These studies do not consider interactions between genomic data types and their underlying biological relationships in the disease. However, the current availability of multiple genomic data and the possibility of combining it have facilitated a better understanding of the cancer's characterization. But high dimensionality and the existence of complex interactions (within and between genomic data types) are the two main challenges of integrative methods to analyze cancer effectively. In this paper, we propose a method to build an integrative model based on Bayesian model averaging procedure for improved prediction of clinical outcome in cancer survival. The proposed method initially uses dimensionality reduction techniques to generate low-dimensional latent features for the predictive models and then incorporates interactions between them. It defines the latent features using principal components and their sparse version. It compares the predictive performance of models based on these two latent features on real data. These models also validate several ccRCC-specific cancer biomarkers previously reported in the literature. Applied on kidney renal cell carcinoma (KIRC) dataset of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), the method achieves better prediction with sparse principal components model by including latent feature interactions as compared to without including them.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ashwinder Singh
- University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India.
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