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Gharehaghaji ZH, Khalilzadeh B, Yousefi H, Mohammad-Rezaei R. An electrochemical immunosensor based on MXene-GQD/AuNPs for the detection of trace amounts of CA-125 as specific tracer of ovarian cancer. Mikrochim Acta 2024; 191:418. [PMID: 38914884 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-024-06469-z] [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: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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An electrochemical immunoassay system was developed to detect CA-125 using a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with MXene, graphene quantum dots (GQDs), and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). The combined MXene-GQD/AuNPs modification displayed advantageous electrochemical properties due to the synergistic effects of MXene, GQDs, and AuNPs. The MXene-GQD composite in the modified layer provided strong mechanical properties and a large specific surface area. Furthermore, the presence of AuNPs significantly improved conductivity and facilitated the binding of anti-CA-125 on the modified GCE, thereby enhancing sensitivity. Various analytical techniques such as FE-SEM and EDS were utilized to investigate the structural and morphological characteristics as well as the elemental composition. The performance of the developed immunosensor was assessed using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), cyclic voltammetry (CV), square wave voltammetry (SWV), and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). Under optimized conditions in a working potential range of -0.2 to 0.6 V (vs. Ag/AgCl), the sensitivity, linear range (LR), limit of detection (LOD), and correlation coefficient (R2) were determined to be 315.250 µA pU.mL-1/cm2, 0.1 to 1 nU/mL, 0.075 nU/mL, and 0.9855, respectively. The detection of CA-125 in real samples was investigated using the developed immunoassay platform, demonstrating satisfactory results including excellent selectivity and reproducibility.
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- Zahra Hosseinchi Gharehaghaji
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Khoy University of Medical Sciences, Khoy, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran.
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Zhou Y, Tao L, Qiu J, Xu J, Yang X, Zhang Y, Tian X, Guan X, Cen X, Zhao Y. Tumor biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis and targeted therapy. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2024; 9:132. [PMID: 38763973 PMCID: PMC11102923 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-024-01823-2] [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: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Tumor biomarkers, the substances which are produced by tumors or the body's responses to tumors during tumorigenesis and progression, have been demonstrated to possess critical and encouraging value in screening and early diagnosis, prognosis prediction, recurrence detection, and therapeutic efficacy monitoring of cancers. Over the past decades, continuous progress has been made in exploring and discovering novel, sensitive, specific, and accurate tumor biomarkers, which has significantly promoted personalized medicine and improved the outcomes of cancer patients, especially advances in molecular biology technologies developed for the detection of tumor biomarkers. Herein, we summarize the discovery and development of tumor biomarkers, including the history of tumor biomarkers, the conventional and innovative technologies used for biomarker discovery and detection, the classification of tumor biomarkers based on tissue origins, and the application of tumor biomarkers in clinical cancer management. In particular, we highlight the recent advancements in biomarker-based anticancer-targeted therapies which are emerging as breakthroughs and promising cancer therapeutic strategies. We also discuss limitations and challenges that need to be addressed and provide insights and perspectives to turn challenges into opportunities in this field. Collectively, the discovery and application of multiple tumor biomarkers emphasized in this review may provide guidance on improved precision medicine, broaden horizons in future research directions, and expedite the clinical classification of cancer patients according to their molecular biomarkers rather than organs of origin.
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- Yue Zhou
- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- School of Medicine, Tibet University, Lhasa, 850000, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- National Chengdu Center for Safety Evaluation of Drugs, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
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Cheng HP, Yang TH, Wang JC, Chuang HS. Recent Trends and Innovations in Bead-Based Biosensors for Cancer Detection. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:2904. [PMID: 38733011 PMCID: PMC11086254 DOI: 10.3390/s24092904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
Abstract
Demand is strong for sensitive, reliable, and cost-effective diagnostic tools for cancer detection. Accordingly, bead-based biosensors have emerged in recent years as promising diagnostic platforms based on wide-ranging cancer biomarkers owing to the versatility, high sensitivity, and flexibility to perform the multiplexing of beads. This comprehensive review highlights recent trends and innovations in the development of bead-based biosensors for cancer-biomarker detection. We introduce various types of bead-based biosensors such as optical, electrochemical, and magnetic biosensors, along with their respective advantages and limitations. Moreover, the review summarizes the latest advancements, including fabrication techniques, signal-amplification strategies, and integration with microfluidics and nanotechnology. Additionally, the challenges and future perspectives in the field of bead-based biosensors for cancer-biomarker detection are discussed. Understanding these innovations in bead-based biosensors can greatly contribute to improvements in cancer diagnostics, thereby facilitating early detection and personalized treatments.
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- Hui-Pin Cheng
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan (T.-H.Y.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan (T.-H.Y.)
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan 704, Taiwan
- Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, Chimei Medical Center, Tainan 710, Taiwan
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 710, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan (T.-H.Y.)
- Medical Device Innovation Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 701, Taiwan
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Ahmadi S, Lotay N, Thompson M. Affinity-based electrochemical biosensor with antifouling properties for detection of lysophosphatidic acid, a promising early-stage ovarian cancer biomarker. Bioelectrochemistry 2023; 153:108466. [PMID: 37244204 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2023.108466] [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: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Electrochemical techniques are considered to be highly sensitive, capable of fast response and can be easily miniaturized, properties which can aid with regard to the fabrication of compact point-of-care medical devices; however, the main challenge in developing such a tool is overcoming a ubiquitous, problematic phenomenon known as non-specific adsorption (NSA). NSA is due to the fouling of non-target molecules in the blood on the recognition surface of the device. To overcome NSA, we have developed an affinity-based electrochemical biosensor using medical-grade stainless steel electrodes and following a unique and novel strategy using silane-based interfacial chemistry to detect lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), a highly promising biomarker, which was found to be elevated in 90 % of stage I OC patients and gradually increases as the disease progresses to later stages. The biorecognition surface was developed using the affinity-based gelsolin-actin system, which was previously investigated by our group to detect LPA using fluorescence spectroscopy. We demonstrate the capability of this label-free biosensor to detect LPA in goat serum with a detection limit of 0.7 µM as a proof-of-concept for the early diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
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- Soha Ahmadi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto, 80 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3H6, Canada.
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Linh NT, Hang NT, Cuong BK, Linh DT, Phuong Linh NT, Nguyen-Van D, Dzung TN, Mao CV, Chung DT, Chinh LT, Hung NP, Tong HV, Toan NL. Establishment of cancer cell line originating from a patient with high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma. Future Sci OA 2023; 9:FSO875. [PMID: 37621847 PMCID: PMC10445588 DOI: 10.2144/fsoa-2023-0025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Aim Ovarian cancer is a serious malignancy with high prevalence and mortality. Methods We isolated and characterized an ovarian high-grade serous cancer cell line (M4) from a tumor of a Vietnamese patient with ovarian carcinoma. Results The M4 cancer cell line showed good proliferation and stability in culture. Morphologically, the M4 cells showed similar characteristics to tumor cells such as a polyhedral shape, large irregular nuclei, high nuclear/cytoplasmic ratio, high nuclear density and expressing cancer markers like CA125, p53 and Ki67 markers. Conclusion We have successfully isolated and characterized the M4 cell line from a Vietnamese patient with ovarian carcinoma.
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- Nguyen Thuy Linh
- Department of Pathophysiology, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Department of Pathology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Department of Pathology, Hanoi Medical University Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Laboratory Animal Research Center, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Laboratory Animal Research Center, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathophysiology & Immunology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Gynaecology Surgery, Vietnam National Cancer Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Biotechnology, Thai Nguyen University of Sciences, Thai Nguyen, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Institute of Biomedicine & Pharmacy, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Dirimtekin E, Mortoglou M, Alavanda C, Benomar Yemlahi A, Arslan Ates E, Guney I, Uysal-Onganer P. miR-34a-FOXP1 Loop in Ovarian Cancer. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:27743-27750. [PMID: 37546627 PMCID: PMC10399168 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c03867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Ovarian cancer (OC) is the main cause of gynecological cancer mortality in most developed countries. microRNA (miR) expression dysregulation has been highlighted in human cancers, and miR-34a is found to be downregulated and associated with inhibition of tumor growth and invasion in several malignancies, including OC. The winged helix transcription factor forkhead box P1 (FOXP1) is reported as either an oncogene or tumor suppressor in various cancers. This study aimed to elucidate potential clinical and biological associations of miR-34a and transcription factor FOXP1 in OC. We investigated nine OC patients' blood samples and two OC cell lines (SKOV-3 and OVCAR-3) using quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) to determine both miR-34a and FOXP1 expressions. We have found that miR-34a and FOXP1 are reversely correlated in both in vitro and in vivo. Inhibition of miR-34a transiently led to upregulation of FOXP1 mRNA expression and increased cellular invasion in vitro. Our data indicate that miR-34a could be a potential biomarker for improving the diagnostic efficiency of OC, and miR-34a overexpression may reduce OC pathogenesis by targeting FOXP1.
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- Esra Dirimtekin
- Department
of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Marmara University, 34854 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cancer
Mechanisms and Biomarkers Research Group, School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster, W1W 6UW London, U.K.
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- Department
of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Marmara University, 34854 Istanbul, Turkey
- Department
of Medical Genetics, Van Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, 65170 Van, Turkey
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- Cancer
Mechanisms and Biomarkers Research Group, School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster, W1W 6UW London, U.K.
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- Department
of Medical Genetics, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa,
Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, 34098 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department
of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Marmara University, 34854 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cancer
Mechanisms and Biomarkers Research Group, School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster, W1W 6UW London, U.K.
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Hu C, Qin Z, Fu J, Gao Q, Chen C, Tan CS, Li S. Aptamer-based carbohydrate antigen 125 sensor with molybdenum disulfide functional hybrid materials. Anal Biochem 2023:115213. [PMID: 37355027 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2023.115213] [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: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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Epithelial ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor of the female reproductive system with insidious symptoms, aggressiveness, risk of metastasis, and high mortality. Carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125), a standard biomarker for screening epithelial ovarian cancer, can be applied to track cancer progression and treatment response. Here, we constructed an aptamer-based electrochemical biosensor to achieve sensitive detection of CA125. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) was used as the stable layered substrate, combined with the irregular branched structure of gold nanoflowers (AuNFs) to provide the sensing interface with a large specific surface area by one-step electrodeposition AuNFs@MoS2. The simplified electrode modification step increased the stability of the electrode while ensuring excellent electrochemical performance and providing many sulfhydryl binding sites. Then, AuNFs@MoS2/CA125 aptamer/MCH sensor was designed for CA125 detection. Based on AuNFs@MoS2 electrode, CA125 aptamer with sulfhydryl as the sensitive layer was fixed on the electrode by gold sulfur bonds. 6-Mercapto-1-hexanol (MCH) was used to block the electrode and reduce the non-specific adsorption. Finally, DPV analysis was applied for CA125 detection with the range of 0.0001 U/mL to 500 U/mL. Our designed aptamer sensor showed reasonable specificity, reproducibility, and stability. Clinical sample testing also proved the consistency of our sensor with the gold standard in negative/positive judgment. This work demonstrated a novel strategy for integrating nanostructures and biocompatibility to build advanced cancer biomarker sensors with promising applications.
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- Chang Hu
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China; Tianjin International Engineering Institute, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China; Department of Clinical Laboratory, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, 300060, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China.
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Gautam SK, Khan P, Natarajan G, Atri P, Aithal A, Ganti AK, Batra SK, Nasser MW, Jain M. Mucins as Potential Biomarkers for Early Detection of Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:1640. [PMID: 36980526 PMCID: PMC10046558 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15061640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Early detection significantly correlates with improved survival in cancer patients. So far, a limited number of biomarkers have been validated to diagnose cancers at an early stage. Considering the leading cancer types that contribute to more than 50% of deaths in the USA, we discuss the ongoing endeavors toward early detection of lung, breast, ovarian, colon, prostate, liver, and pancreatic cancers to highlight the significance of mucin glycoproteins in cancer diagnosis. As mucin deregulation is one of the earliest events in most epithelial malignancies following oncogenic transformation, these high-molecular-weight glycoproteins are considered potential candidates for biomarker development. The diagnostic potential of mucins is mainly attributed to their deregulated expression, altered glycosylation, splicing, and ability to induce autoantibodies. Secretory and shed mucins are commonly detected in patients' sera, body fluids, and tumor biopsies. For instance, CA125, also called MUC16, is one of the biomarkers implemented for the diagnosis of ovarian cancer and is currently being investigated for other malignancies. Similarly, MUC5AC, a secretory mucin, is a potential biomarker for pancreatic cancer. Moreover, anti-mucin autoantibodies and mucin-packaged exosomes have opened new avenues of biomarker development for early cancer diagnosis. In this review, we discuss the diagnostic potential of mucins in epithelial cancers and provide evidence and a rationale for developing a mucin-based biomarker panel for early cancer detection.
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- Shailendra K. Gautam
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Division of Oncology-Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68105, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
- Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
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Masood A, Sarfaraz R, Zaki S, Shami A, Khaliq S, Naseem N. Potential prognostic role of somatic mutations in a set of cancer susceptibility genes in ovarian carcinoma: A follow-up multicentric study from Pakistan. Cancer Biomark 2023; 36:207-219. [PMID: 36776043 DOI: 10.3233/cbm-220267] [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: 02/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Genetic mutations, peritoneal metastasis and frequent development of chemoresistance worsen the prognosis of Ovarian carcinoma. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study is to determine mutations in cancer susceptibility genes in relation with chemotherapy response. METHODS In this follow up descriptive study, 47 consenting female patients diagnosed with surface epithelial ovarian cancer were observed for six months after completion of chemotherapy to see the treatment response. For genetic analysis, the DNA extraction was done and the genomic regions of different exons of BRCA1/2, PALB2, CHEK2, BAP1, CTNNB1, HOXB13, and PIK3CA were amplified using gene specific primers followed by Sanger Sequencing. RESULTS 86.7% of the patients were sensitive to chemotherapy whereas 13.3% showed resistance. Genetic variants of BRCA1 in 7%, BRCA2 in 4.7%, PIK3CA in 9.3%, PALB2 in 7%, CHEK2 in 2.3%, BAP1 in 2.3%, and CTNNB1 in 2.3% of the patients were found. There was also a significant association between TNM stage and the treatment response (p< 0.01). Of the patients with no mutations, 90.9% showed chemosensitivity as opposed to 70% in mutations group. CONCLUSION Our study exhibits the pivotal role of genetic analysis in predicting the treatment response and paving pathway for patient tailored targeted therapy in Pakistani population.
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- Atika Masood
- Department of Histopathology and Morbid Anatomy, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Histopathology and Morbid Anatomy, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Oncology, INMOL Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Histopathology and Morbid Anatomy, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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Pourmadadi M, Moammeri A, Shamsabadipour A, Moghaddam YF, Rahdar A, Pandey S. Application of Various Optical and Electrochemical Nanobiosensors for Detecting Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125): A Review. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:99. [PMID: 36671934 PMCID: PMC9856029 DOI: 10.3390/bios13010099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Nowadays, diagnosing early-stage cancers can be vital for saving patients and dramatically decreases mortality rates. Therefore, specificity and sensitivity in the detection of cancer antigens should be elaborately ensured. Some early-stage cancers can be diagnosed via detecting the cancer antigen CA-125, such as ovarian cancer, and required treatments can be applied more efficiently. Thus, detection of CA-125 by employing various optical or electrochemical biosensors is a preliminary and crucial step to treating cancers. In this review, a diverse range of optical and electrochemical means of detecting CA-125 are reviewed. Furthermore, an applicable comparison of their performance and sensitivity is provided, several commercial detection kits are investigated, and their applications are compared and discussed to determine whether they are applicable and accurate enough.
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- Mehrab Pourmadadi
- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 11155-4563, Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 11155-4563, Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran 11155-4563, Iran
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- Department of Physics, University of Zabol, Zabol 98613-35856, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Science, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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Mei J, Tian H, Huang HS, Wu N, Liou YL, Chu TY, Wang J, Zhang W. CCNE1 is a potential target of Metformin for tumor suppression of ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma. Cell Cycle 2023; 22:85-99. [PMID: 36004387 PMCID: PMC9769452 DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2022.2109362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is the most common and malignant type of ovarian cancer, accounting for 70%-80% of mortality. However, the treatment of HGSOC has improved little in the past few decades. Metformin is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and has now gained more attention in cancer treatment. In this study, we sought to identify potential hub genes that metformin could target in the treatment of HGSOC. We downloaded GSE69428 and GSE69429 in the Gene Expression Omnibus database and performed the bioinformatics analysis. Subsequently, we analyzed the effect of Metformin in HGSOC through biological experiments. Molecular simulation docking was used to predict the interaction of Metformin and CCNE1. We chose CCNE1 for the study based on bioinformatics analysis, literature studies, and preliminary data. We evaluated that CCNE1 is overexpressed in HGSOC tissues and found that HGSOC cells with high CCNE1 expression increase sensitivity to Metformin treatment in the analysis of cell proliferation and anchorage-independent growth. Metformin could inhibit the expression of CCNE1, which is associated with the anti-proliferative effect of tumor cells. Moreover, Metformin could ameliorate the tumor growth in syngeneic orthotopic transplantation mouse models and xenograft tumorigenesis models. Furthermore, molecular simulation docking showed that Metformin may bind to CCNE1 protein, suggesting that CCNE1 could be a potential target for Metformin. Our data revealed that Metformin has antitumor effects on ovarian cancer and CCNE1 could be a potential target for Metformin.
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- Jie Mei
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P. R. China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Changsha, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, Changsha, P. R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China
- Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou, China
- School of Biology and Biological Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Center for Prevention and Therapy of Gynecological Cancers, Department of Research, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, ROC
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- Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- Center for Prevention and Therapy of Gynecological Cancers, Department of Research, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, ROC
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- Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, P. R. China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, P. R. China
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Central South University, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Changsha, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, Changsha, P. R. China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China
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Cui M, Xiaoyu Chen, Luo X, Zhou Z, Chen Z, Zhou Z, Zhou X, Zou H, Xu T, Wang S, Yang M. Dually stimulative single-chain polymeric nano lock with dynamic ligands for sensitive detection of circulating tumor cells. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 217:114692. [PMID: 36150325 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.114692] [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: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are important markers for cancer diagnosis and monitoring. However, CTCs detection remains challenging due to their scarcity, where most of the detection methods are compromised by the loss of CTCs in pre-enrichment, and by the lack of universal antibodies for capturing different kinds of cancer cells. Herein, we report a single-chain based nano lock (SCNL) polymer incorporating dually stimulative dynamic ligands that can bind with a broad spectrum of cancer cells and CTCs overexpressing sialic acid (SA) with high sensitivity and selectivity. The high sensitivity is realized by the polymeric single chain structure and the multi-valent functional moieties, which improve the accessibility and binding stability between the target cells and the SCNL. The highly selective targeting of cancer cells is achieved by the dynamic and dually stimulative nano lock structures, which can be unlocked and functionalized upon simultaneous exposure to overexpressed SA and acidic microenvironment. We applied the SCNL to detecting cancer cells and CTCs in clinical samples, where the detection threshold of SCNL reached 4 cells/mL. Besides CTCs enumeration, the SCNL approach could also be extended to metastasis assessment through monitoring the expressing level of surface SA on cancer cells.
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- Miao Cui
- Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, 518132, China; Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Tung Biomedical Sciences Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; Key Laboratory of Biochip Technology, Biotech and Health Centre, Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Biochip Technology, Biotech and Health Centre, Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Tung Biomedical Sciences Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; Department of Gastroenterology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Tung Biomedical Sciences Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Tung Biomedical Sciences Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; Key Laboratory of Biochip Technology, Biotech and Health Centre, Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Tung Biomedical Sciences Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; Cellomics (Shenzhen) Limited, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Tung Biomedical Sciences Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; Cellomics (Shenzhen) Limited, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer Translational Research, Cancer Institute, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, and Tung Biomedical Sciences Centre, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; Key Laboratory of Biochip Technology, Biotech and Health Centre, Shenzhen Research Institute of City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, 518057, China.
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Wang X, Wang F, Li S, Yin G, Pu X. Preparation and in vitro evaluation of thermosensitive liposomes targeting for ovarian cancer. Curr Drug Deliv 2022; 19:940-948. [PMID: 35319368 DOI: 10.2174/1567201819666220321110812] [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: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Liposomes have been widely used in drug delivery systems because the encapsulation of liposomes changes the biological distribution profile and improves the therapeutic indices of various drugs. Thermosensitive liposomes have been proven to be a precise and effective method for cancer therapy in many preclinical studies. However, the lack of specific targeting ability to cancer cells limited their application in safe and efficient chemotherapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the present study, an ovarian targeting ligand namely WSGFPGVWGASVK (WSG) screened by phage display in vivo was grafted on the thermosensitive phospholipids to prepare the liposomes targeting ovarian cancer cells. WSG was first grafted onto the hydrophilic terminal of DSPE-PEG2000 molecules, and then the WSG modified thermosensitive liposomes (WSG-Lipo) were prepared by thin-film hydration method. Doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX) was used as a model drug to investigate the drug release behavior of liposomes at different temperatures. The specificity of liposomes to SKOV-3 cells was studied by cell uptake in vitro. RESULTS The WSG-Lipo-DOX could release more DOX at 42°C than at 37°C, showing stronger specificity to SKOV-3 cells and thus selectively inhibiting SKOV-3 cells activity in vitro. CONCLUSION The active targeting liposome showed potential in improving the specificity of thermosensitive liposomes and would be applied in the chemotherapy combined with a thermotherapy.
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- Xingming Wang
- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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Azzouz A, Hejji L, Kim KH, Kukkar D, Souhail B, Bhardwaj N, Brown RJC, Zhang W. Advances in surface plasmon resonance-based biosensor technologies for cancer biomarker detection. Biosens Bioelectron 2022; 197:113767. [PMID: 34768064 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Surface plasmon resonance approach is a highly useful option to offer optical and label-free detection of target bioanalytes with numerous advantages (e.g., low-cost fabrication, appreciable sensitivity, label-free detection, and outstanding accuracy). As such, it allows early diagnosis of cancer biomarkers to monitor tumor progression and to prevent the recurrence of oncogenic tumors. This work highlights the recent progress in SPR biosensing technology for the diagnosis of various cancer types (e.g., lung, breast, prostate, and ovarian). Further, the performance of various SPR biosensors is also evaluated in terms of the basic quality assurance criteria (e.g., limit of detection (LOD), selectivity, sensor response time, and reusability). Finally, the limitations and future challenges associated with SPR biosensors are also discussed with respect to cancer biomarker detection.
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- Abdelmonaim Azzouz
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Abdelmalek Essaadi, B.P. 2121, M'Hannech II, 93002, Tétouan, Morocco
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Abdelmalek Essaadi, B.P. 2121, M'Hannech II, 93002, Tétouan, Morocco
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-Ro, Seoul, 04763, South Korea.
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, 140406, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Abdelmalek Essaadi, B.P. 2121, M'Hannech II, 93002, Tétouan, Morocco
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- Department of Biotechnology, University Institute of Engineering Technology (UIET), Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Environment Department, National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, TW11 0LW, UK
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- School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Zhengzhou University, 100 Kexue Avenue, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, PR China
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Diken Gür S, Bakhshpour M, Denizli A. Nanoscale SPR sensor for the ultrasensitive detection of the ovarian cancer marker carbohydrate antigen 125. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj00127f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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In this study, a nanoscale surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensor was developed to determine the ovarian cancer marker carbohydrate antigen (CA) 125 level in serum utilizing the molecular imprinting method.
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- Department of Chemistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Luu GT, Sanchez LM. Toward improvement of screening through mass spectrometry-based proteomics: ovarian cancer as a case study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY 2021; 469:116679. [PMID: 34744497 PMCID: PMC8570641 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijms.2021.116679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer related deaths affecting United States women. Early-stage detection of ovarian cancer has been linked to increased survival, however, current screening methods, such as biomarker testing, have proven to be ineffective in doing so. Therefore, further developments are necessary to be able to achieve positive patient prognosis. Ongoing efforts are being made in biomarker discovery towards clinical applications in screening for early-stage ovarian cancer. In this perspective, we discuss and provide examples for several workflows employing mass spectrometry-based proteomics towards protein biomarker discovery and characterization in the context of ovarian cancer; workflows include protein identification and characterization as well as intact protein profiling. We also discuss the opportunities to merge these workflows for a multiplexed approach for biomarkers. Lastly, we provide our insight as to future developments that may serve to enhance biomarker discovery workflows while also considering translational potential.
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- Gordon T Luu
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California Santa Cruz, 1156 High St. Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California Santa Cruz, 1156 High St. Santa Cruz, CA, 95064
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Li S, Hu C, Chen C, Zhang J, Bai Y, Tan CS, Ni G, He F, Li W, Ming D. Molybdenum Disulfide Supported on Metal–Organic Frameworks as an Ultrasensitive Layer for the Electrochemical Detection of the Ovarian Cancer Biomarker CA125. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:5494-5502. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Shuang Li
- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Tianjin International Engineering Institute, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin 300060, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Tianjin International Engineering Institute, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Academy of Medical Engineering and Translational Medicine, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Precision Instruments and Optoelectronics Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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Comprehending the Proteomic Landscape of Ovarian Cancer: A Road to the Discovery of Disease Biomarkers. Proteomes 2021; 9:proteomes9020025. [PMID: 34070600 PMCID: PMC8163166 DOI: 10.3390/proteomes9020025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Despite recent technological advancements allowing the characterization of cancers at a molecular level along with biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, the management of ovarian cancers (OC) remains challenging. Proteins assume functions encoded by the genome and the complete set of proteins, termed the proteome, reflects the health state. Comprehending the circulatory proteomic profiles for OC subtypes, therefore, has the potential to reveal biomarkers with clinical utility concerning early diagnosis or to predict response to specific therapies. Furthermore, characterization of the proteomic landscape of tumor-derived tissue, cell lines, and PDX models has led to the molecular stratification of patient groups, with implications for personalized therapy and management of drug resistance. Here, we review single and multiple marker panels that have been identified through proteomic investigations of patient sera, effusions, and other biospecimens. We discuss their clinical utility and implementation into clinical practice.
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Solovjev AM, Galkin II, Pletjushkina OY, Medvedko AV, Zhao S, Sakharov IY. Isothermal chemiluminescent assay based on circular stand-displacement polymerization reaction amplification for cel-miRNA-39-3p determination in cell extracts. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 182:987-992. [PMID: 33887290 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.04.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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A sensitive and specific heterogeneous assay for quantitation of cel-miRNA-39-3p (miRNA-39) was constructed. To improve the assay sensitivity an amplification strategy based on the use of isothermal circular strand-displacement polymerization reaction (ICSDPR), polyperoxidase conjugated with streptavidin and enhanced chemiluminescence was used. The detection limit of the proposed assay was 4 × 10-13 M. The coefficient of variation (CV) for quantitation of miRNA-39 within the working range was below 8%. The study of cross-reactivity of different miRNAs including miRNA-39 demonstrated high specificity of the proposed assay. Comparison of the calibration curves of miRNA-39 dissolved in the buffer and the lysate of MCF-7 cells (prepared by lysis of the cells with phenol/guanidine thiocyanate mixture and purified using silica membrane spin column) has demonstrated a negligible matrix effect. The proposed assay makes it possible to estimate the yield of purification of miRNAs from cells, which is necessary for the quantitative calculation of the intracellular content of miRNAs measured with the isothermal assay coupled with ICSDPR.
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- Anton M Solovjev
- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie gory, bldg.1, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- A.N. Belozersky Research Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie gory, bldg.1, Moscow 119992, Russia
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- A.N. Belozersky Research Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie gory, bldg.1, Moscow 119992, Russia
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- N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry RAS, Leninsky prospect, 47, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- State Key Laboratory for the Chemistry and Molecular Engineering of Medicinal Resources, Guangxi Normal University, Guilin 541004, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie gory, bldg.1, Moscow 119991, Russia.
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Mei J, Tian H, Huang HS, Hsu CF, Liou Y, Wu N, Zhang W, Chu TY. Cellular models of development of ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma: A review of cell of origin and mechanisms of carcinogenesis. Cell Prolif 2021; 54:e13029. [PMID: 33768671 PMCID: PMC8088460 DOI: 10.1111/cpr.13029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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High-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) is the most common and malignant histological type of epithelial ovarian cancer, the origin of which remains controversial. Currently, the secretory epithelial cells of the fallopian tube are regarded as the main origin and the ovarian surface epithelial cells as a minor origin. In tubal epithelium, these cells acquire TP53 mutations and expand to a morphologically normal 'p53 signature' lesion, transform to serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma and metastasize to the ovaries and peritoneum where they develop into HGSC. This shifting paradigm of the main cell of origin has revolutionarily changed the focus of HGSC research. Various cell lines have been derived from the two cellular origins by acquiring immortalization via overexpression of hTERT plus disruption of TP53 and the CDK4/RB pathway. Malignant transformation was achieved by adding canonical driver mutations (such as gain of CCNE1) revealed by The Cancer Genome Atlas or by noncanonical gain of YAP and miR181a. Alternatively, because of the extreme chromosomal instability, spontaneous transformation can be achieved by long passage of murine immortalized cells, whereas in humans, it requires ovulatory follicular fluid, containing regenerating growth factors to facilitate spontaneous transformation. These artificially and spontaneously transformed cell systems in both humans and mice have been widely used to discover carcinogens, oncogenic pathways and malignant behaviours in the development of HGSC. Here, we review the origin, aetiology and carcinogenic mechanism of HGSC and comprehensively summarize the cell models used to study this fatal cancer having multiple cells of origin and overt genomic instability.
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- Jie Mei
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, Changsha, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Center for Prevention and Therapy of Gynecological Cancers, Department of Research, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, ROC
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- Center for Prevention and Therapy of Gynecological Cancers, Department of Research, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Cancer Hospital, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Pharmacogenetics, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Engineering Research Center of Applied Technology of Pharmacogenomics, Ministry of Education, Changsha, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Changsha, China
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- Center for Prevention and Therapy of Gynecological Cancers, Department of Research, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, ROC.,Department of Life Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ROC
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Sun H, Ji Y, Li S, Dong H. Current strategies with sensing technologies to eliminate stress cardiomyopathy. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2021; 69:576-586. [PMID: 33619791 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Stress cardiomyopathy refers weakening of heart muscle due to the continuous stress. Generally, the severe status of stress cardiomyopathy has been revealed after damaging the muscles and measured by the physical changes in the heart system. To overcome this issue, biosensor can be used, which could eliminate the late identification stress cardiomyopathy. With biosensors, different stress markers such as epinephrine, dopamine, catecholamine, α-amylase, norepinephrine, serotonin and cortisol have been identified by a wide range of developments. These biosensors are available from laboratory to industry at the ranges of nano to macrodevices. To merge with the identification of stress cardiomyopathy, the above strategies might be utilized properly and can aid to reduce the stress-related problems. This overview gleaned the currently available biosensing methods and the associated biomarkers at various stages of the developments and implementations of stress cardiomyopathy.
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- Hao Sun
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Dezhou People's Hospital, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Dezhou People's Hospital, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Dezhou People's Hospital, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Dezhou People's Hospital, Dezhou City, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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Suhito IR, Koo KM, Kim TH. Recent Advances in Electrochemical Sensors for the Detection of Biomolecules and Whole Cells. Biomedicines 2020; 9:15. [PMID: 33375330 PMCID: PMC7824644 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9010015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Electrochemical sensors are considered an auspicious tool to detect biomolecules (e.g., DNA, proteins, and lipids), which are valuable sources for the early diagnosis of diseases and disorders. Advances in electrochemical sensing platforms have enabled the development of a new type of biosensor, enabling label-free, non-destructive detection of viability, function, and the genetic signature of whole cells. Numerous studies have attempted to enhance both the sensitivity and selectivity of electrochemical sensors, which are the most critical parameters for assessing sensor performance. Various nanomaterials, including metal nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, graphene and its derivatives, and metal oxide nanoparticles, have been used to improve the electrical conductivity and electrocatalytic properties of working electrodes, increasing sensor sensitivity. Further modifications have been implemented to advance sensor platform selectivity and biocompatibility using biomaterials such as antibodies, aptamers, extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins, and peptide composites. This paper summarizes recent electrochemical sensors designed to detect target biomolecules and animal cells (cancer cells and stem cells). We hope that this review will inspire researchers to increase their efforts to accelerate biosensor progress-enabling a prosperous future in regenerative medicine and the biomedical industry.
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- Intan Rosalina Suhito
- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea; (I.R.S.); (K.-M.K.)
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea; (I.R.S.); (K.-M.K.)
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea; (I.R.S.); (K.-M.K.)
- Integrative Research Center for Two-Dimensional Functional Materials, Institute of Interdisciplinary Convergence Research, Chung Ang University, Seoul 06974, Korea
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CA125 and Ovarian Cancer: A Comprehensive Review. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12123730. [PMID: 33322519 PMCID: PMC7763876 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12123730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Simple Summary CA125 has been the most promising biomarker for screening ovarian cancer; however, it still does not have an acceptable accuracy in population-based screening for ovarian cancer. In this review article, we have discussed the role of CA125 in diagnosis, evaluating response to treatment and prognosis of ovarian cancer and provided some suggestions in improving the clinical utility of this biomarker in the early diagnosis of aggressive ovarian cancers. These include using CA125 to screen individuals with symptoms who seek medical care rather than screening the general population, increasing the cutoff point for the CA125 level in the plasma and performing the test at point-of-care rather than laboratory testing. By these strategies, we would detect more aggressive ovarian cancer patients in stages that the tumour can be completely removed by surgery, which is the most important factor in redusing recurrence rate and improving the survival of the patients with ovarian cancer. Abstract Ovarian cancer is the second most lethal gynecological malignancy. The tumour biomarker CA125 has been used as the primary ovarian cancer marker for the past four decades. The focus on diagnosing ovarian cancer in stages I and II using CA125 as a diagnostic biomarker has not improved patients’ survival. Therefore, screening average-risk asymptomatic women with CA125 is not recommended by any professional society. The dualistic model of ovarian cancer carcinogenesis suggests that type II tumours are responsible for the majority of ovarian cancer mortality. However, type II tumours are rarely diagnosed in stages I and II. The recent shift of focus to the diagnosis of low volume type II ovarian cancer in its early stages of evolution provides a new and valuable target for screening. Type II ovarian cancers are usually diagnosed in advanced stages and have significantly higher CA125 levels than type I tumours. The detection of low volume type II carcinomas in stage IIIa/b is associated with a higher likelihood for optimal cytoreduction, the most robust prognostic indicator for ovarian cancer patients. The diagnosis of type II ovarian cancer in the early substages of stage III with CA125 may be possible using a higher cutoff point rather than the traditionally used 35 U/mL through the use of point-of-care CA125 assays in primary care facilities. Rapid point-of-care testing also has the potential for effective longitudinal screening and quick monitoring of ovarian cancer patients during and after treatment. This review covers the role of CA125 in the diagnosis and management of ovarian cancer and explores novel and more effective screening strategies with CA125.
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LI NS, CHEN L, XIAO ZX, YANG YQ, AI KL. Progress in Detection of Biomarker of Ovarian Cancer: Lysophosphatidic Acid. CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s1872-2040(20)60062-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Ruibin J, Bo J, Danying W, Jianguo F, Linhui G. Cardamonin induces G2/M phase arrest and apoptosis through inhibition of NF-κB and mTOR pathways in ovarian cancer. Aging (Albany NY) 2020; 12:25730-25743. [PMID: 33234722 PMCID: PMC7803546 DOI: 10.18632/aging.104184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Cardamonin, a natural chalcone, is reported to induce apoptosis and inhibit cancer cell growth. However, the mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of cardamonin remain to be established. Here, we have focused on cardamonin-induced apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells, both in vitro and in vivo. The effects of cardamonin on cell cycle patterns and apoptotic responses of cells were assessed in this study. Western blot was employed to determine the effects of cardamonin on expression of cell cycle- and apoptosis-related proteins. Our results indicate that cardamonin suppresses cancer cell growth by inducing G2/M phase arrest and apoptosis through targeted inhibition of NF-κB and mTOR pathways. The collective findings provide novel insights into the pathways responsible for the anticancer effects of cardamonin and support its potential utility as a clinical therapeutic agent for ovarian cancer.
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- Jiang Ruibin
- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Life Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, Zhejiang, China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang, China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang, China
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- The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Zhejiang Cancer Hospital), Institute of Basic Medicine and Cancer (IBMC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310022, Zhejiang, China
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Gu Y, Zhang S. High-throughput sequencing identification of differentially expressed microRNAs in metastatic ovarian cancer with experimental validations. Cancer Cell Int 2020; 20:517. [PMID: 33100909 PMCID: PMC7579798 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-020-01601-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Ovarian cancer (OC) is a common gynecological cancer and characterized by high metastatic potential. MicroRNAs (miRNAs, miRs) have the promise to be harnessed as prognostic and therapeutic biomarkers for OC. Herein, we sought to identify differentially expressed miRNAs and mRNAs in metastatic OC, and to validate them with functional experiments. Methods Differentially expressed miRNAs and mRNAs were screened from six pairs of primary OC tissues and metastatic tissues using a miRStar™ Human Cancer Focus miRNA and Target mRNA PCR Array. Then, gene expression profiling results were verified by reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and western blot assays. The binding affinity between miR-7-5p and TGFβ2 was validated by dual-luciferase reporter assay. Expression of miR-7-5p and TGFβ2 was manipulated to assess their roles in malignant phenotypes of highly metastatic HO-8910PM cells. Results MiRNA profiling and sequencing identified 12 miRNAs and 10 mRNAs that were differentially expressed in metastatic tissues. Gene ontology and Pathway analyses determined that 3 differentially expressed mRNAs (ITGB3, TGFβ2 and TNC) were related to OC metastasis. The results of RT-qPCR confirmed that the decrease of miR-7-5p was most significant in OC metastasis, while TGFβ2 was up-regulated in OC metastasis. Moreover, miR-7-5p targeted and negatively regulated TGFβ2. MiR-7-5p overexpression accelerated HO-8910PM cell viability and invasion, and TGFβ2 overexpression reversed the results. Meanwhile, simultaneous miR-7-5p and TGFβ2 overexpression rescued the cell activities. Conclusions This study characterizes differentially expressed miRNAs and mRNAs in metastatic OC, where miR-7-5p and its downstream target were most closely associated with metastatic OC. Overexpression of miR-7-5p targets and inhibits TGFβ2 expression, thereby inhibiting the growth and metastasis of OC.
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- Yang Gu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110004 Liaoning P. R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang, 110004 Liaoning P. R. China
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Electrochemical immunomagnetic assay as biosensing strategy for determination of ovarian cancer antigen HE4 in human serum. Talanta 2020; 217:120991. [PMID: 32498877 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2020.120991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Prompt cancer diagnosis and treatment represent fundamental aspects to significantly improve patient survival rate. Human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) has recently been identified as promising single serum biomarker of epithelial ovarian cancer with improved diagnostic performances respect to current reference biomarkers. In this study we present the first competitive immunosensing strategy for HE4 determination implemented on magnetic microbeads functionalized with HE4 antigen. A full factorial design and multiple linear regression allowed to find the optimal experimental conditions providing the maximum inhibition rate within the explored domain. Method validation was performed in serum to ensure reliable data to support decision in clinical practice. This method allowed matching the clinically relevant concentration values for the serum biomarker, limits of detection and quantification being 2.8 and 23.0 pM, respectively. Also recovery rate in the 89 ± 7-103 ± 5% range resulted suitable for method applicability for diagnostic purposes.
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Contactless Liquid Height and Property Estimation Using Surface Acoustic Waves. ACOUSTICS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/acoustics2020021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The propagation of surface acoustic waves over a solid plate is highly influenced by the presence of liquid media on the surface. At the solid–liquid interface, a leaky Rayleigh wave radiates energy into the liquid, causing a signification attenuation of the surface acoustic wave amplitude. In this study, we take advantage of this spurious wave mode to predict the characteristics of the media, including the volume or height. In this study, the surface acoustic waves were generated on a thick 1018 steel surface via a 5 MHz transducer coupled through an angle beam wedge. A 3D-printed container was inserted on the propagation path. The pulse-echo time-domain responses of the signal were recorded at five different volumes (0, 400, 600, 1000, and 1800 µL). With the aid of parametric CAD analysis, both the position and distance of the entire traveling wave in the liquid layer were modeled and verified with experimental studies. The results indicated that the average drop in the reflected wave amplitude due to liquid loading is −62.5% compared to the empty container, with a percentage of error within 10% for all cases. The localized-time frequency components of the reflected wave were obtained via a Short-Time Fourier Transform technique. Up to 10% reduction (500 KHz) in the central frequency was observed due to the liquid volume increasing. The method discussed herein could be useful for many applications, where some of the liquid’s parameters or the ultrasonic wave behavior in the liquid need to be assessed.
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de Castro ACH, Alves LM, Siquieroli ACS, Madurro JM, Brito-Madurro AG. Label-free electrochemical immunosensor for detection of oncomarker CA125 in serum. Microchem J 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2020.104746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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With the rapid development of materials technology, fluorescent gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) are emerging as novel functional materials for diagnostic applications including the detection of biomarkers and bioimaging due to the advantages of their ultra-small size, tunable emissions, size-dependent fluorescence and excellent biocompatibility. In this review, we introduced the synthetic methods, and physical and chemical properties of AuNCs. Subsequently, we described the AuNCs-based design strategies for the detection of biomarkers including small molecules, DNA and proteins. The applications of AuNCs for tumor imaging in vitro and in vivo were also presented. Finally, we discussed the challenges and potential solutions of AuNCs-based nanosensors.
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Bianchi V, Mattarozzi M, Giannetto M, Boni A, De Munari I, Careri M. A Self-Calibrating IoT Portable Electrochemical Immunosensor for Serum Human Epididymis Protein 4 as a Tumor Biomarker for Ovarian Cancer. SENSORS 2020; 20:s20072016. [PMID: 32260240 PMCID: PMC7180438 DOI: 10.3390/s20072016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nowadays, analytical techniques are moving towards the development of smart biosensing strategies for the point-of-care accurate screening of disease biomarkers, such as human epididymis protein 4 (HE4), a recently discovered serum marker for early ovarian cancer diagnosis. In this context, the present work represents the first implementation of a competitive enzyme-labelled magneto-immunoassay exploiting a homemade IoT Wi-Fi cloud-based portable potentiostat for differential pulse voltammetry readout. The electrochemical device was specifically designed to be capable of autonomous calibration and data processing, switching between calibration, and measurement modes: in particular, firstly, a baseline estimation algorithm is applied for correct peak computation, then calibration function is built by interpolating data with a four-parameter logistic function. The calibration function parameters are stored on the cloud for inverse prediction to determine the concentration of unknown samples. Interpolation function calibration and concentration evaluation are performed directly on-board, thus reducing the power consumption. The analytical device was validated in human serum, demonstrating good sensing performance for analysis of HE4 with detection and quantitation limits in human serum of 3.5 and 29.2 pM, respectively, reaching the sensitivity that is required for diagnostic purposes, with high potential for applications as portable and smart diagnostic tool for point-of-care testing.
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- Valentina Bianchi
- Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy; (V.B.); (A.B.); (I.D.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy;
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy;
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy; (V.B.); (A.B.); (I.D.M.)
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- Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy; (V.B.); (A.B.); (I.D.M.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability, University of Parma, 43124 Parma, Italy;
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Pirzada M, Altintas Z. Recent Progress in Optical Sensors for Biomedical Diagnostics. MICROMACHINES 2020; 11:E356. [PMID: 32235546 PMCID: PMC7231100 DOI: 10.3390/mi11040356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In recent years, several types of optical sensors have been probed for their aptitude in healthcare biosensing, making their applications in biomedical diagnostics a rapidly evolving subject. Optical sensors show versatility amongst different receptor types and even permit the integration of different detection mechanisms. Such conjugated sensing platforms facilitate the exploitation of their neoteric synergistic characteristics for sensor fabrication. This paper covers nearly 250 research articles since 2016 representing the emerging interest in rapid, reproducible and ultrasensitive assays in clinical analysis. Therefore, we present an elaborate review of biomedical diagnostics with the help of optical sensors working on varied principles such as surface plasmon resonance, localised surface plasmon resonance, evanescent wave fluorescence, bioluminescence and several others. These sensors are capable of investigating toxins, proteins, pathogens, disease biomarkers and whole cells in varied sensing media ranging from water to buffer to more complex environments such as serum, blood or urine. Hence, the recent trends discussed in this review hold enormous potential for the widespread use of optical sensors in early-stage disease prediction and point-of-care testing devices.
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- Institute of Chemistry, Technical University of Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 124, 10623 Berlin, Germany;
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Chen JA, Pan H, Wang Z, Gao J, Tan J, Ouyang Z, Guo W, Gu X. Imaging of ovarian cancers using enzyme activatable probes with second near-infrared window emission. Chem Commun (Camb) 2020; 56:2731-2734. [PMID: 32022000 DOI: 10.1039/c9cc09158k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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We herein develop two β-galactosidase (β-Gal) activatable NIR fluorescent probes for visualizing ovarian cancers. Particularly, probe BOD-M-βGal produced NIR-II emission light at 900-1300 nm upon β-Gal activation. By using our activatable and target specific NIR-II probe for deep-tissue imaging of β-Gal overexpressed ovarian cancer cells, rapid and accurate imaging of ovarian tumors in nude mice was achieved.
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- Ji-An Chen
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai 201301, China.
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Graphene-Based Biosensors for Detection of Biomarkers. MICROMACHINES 2020; 11:mi11010060. [PMID: 31947894 PMCID: PMC7019259 DOI: 10.3390/mi11010060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Revised: 12/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The development of biosensors with high sensitivity and low-detection limits provides a new direction for medical and personal care. Graphene and graphene derivatives have been used to prepare various types of biosensors due to their excellent sensing performance (e.g., high specific surface area, extraordinary electronic properties, electron transport capabilities and ultrahigh flexibility). This perspective review focuses on graphene-based biosensors for quantitative detection of cancer-related biomarkers such as DNA, miRNA, small molecules and proteins by integrating with different signal outputting approaches including fluorescent, electrochemistry, surface plasmon resonance, surface enhanced Raman scattering, etc. The article also discussed their challenges and potential solutions along with future prospects.
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An ultrasensitive ratiometric electrochemiluminescence immunosensor combining photothermal amplification for ovarian cancer marker detection. Biosens Bioelectron 2019; 146:111768. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2019.111768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Bagnoli VR, Fonseca AMD, Massabki JOP, Arie WMY, Azevedo RS, Veiga ECDA, Soares Junior JM, Baracat EC. Gynecological cancer and metabolic screening of 1001 elderly Brazilian women. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 65:1275-1282. [PMID: 31721959 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.65.10.1275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate gynecological cancer and metabolic screening of Brazilian women aged 65 years or older. METHODS This retrospective descriptive study was conducted by including 1,001 Brazilian patients of the gynecological geriatric outpatient office of our institution to evaluate the influence of age on gynecological cancer and metabolic screening parameters at the first clinical visit. All patients were divided into three groups: a) 65 to 69 years; b) 70 to 74 years; c) ≥ 75 years. We considered clinical, laboratorial, and image data as variables of this study. The Chi-square test was used to assess the proportion of differences among the age groups, and Kruskal-Wallis was used for quantitative variables. RESULTS The values of BMI and height in the group over 75 years was lower than that of the 65 to 69 years (p = 0.001). Regardless of the age group, high arterial blood pressure levels were found in 85.45% of participants. Also, many patients had glucose intolerance in the blood. The pelvic ultrasonography showed abnormal endometrial echo thickness (> 5 mm) in 6.14% of patients, but with no significant statistical difference between the age groups. A total of 4.04% of patients had ovaries with high volume values ( > 6.1 mL). Abnormal mammography (BI-RADS 3 or 4) was observed in 12.21%. CONCLUSIONS our data suggest that a great reduction in BMI and stature is more frequent in the group over 75 years. Also, systemic arterial hypertension and carbohydrate disturbance are frequent morbidities in women over 65 years.
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- Vicente Renato Bagnoli
- Setor do Climatério, Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Setor do Climatério, Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Setor do Climatério, Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Setor do Climatério, Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Patologia da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Setor do Climatério, Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Setor do Climatério, Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Setor do Climatério, Disciplina de Ginecologia, Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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Hong G, Zhang D, He Y, Yang Y, Chen P, Yang H, Zhou Z, Liu Y, Wang Y. New photothermal immunoassay of human chorionic gonadotropin using Prussian blue nanoparticle-based photothermal conversion. Anal Bioanal Chem 2019; 411:6837-6845. [PMID: 31471682 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-019-02049-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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A new near-infrared-based photothermal immunosensing strategy was developed for the sensitive and feasible detection of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) by use of a Prussian blue nanoparticle-based photothermal conversion system. Prussian blue nanospheres synthesized by the one-pot method were used for the labeling of anti-HCG detection antibody. A sandwich-type immunoreaction was initially conducted on a monoclonal anti-HCG antibody-coated microplate with a nanoparticle-labeled signal antibody. Accompanying formation of the sandwiched immunocomplex, Prussian blue nanospheres caused photothermal conversion under 980-nm laser irradiation, thereby resulting in an increase of the temperature of the detection system measured by a portable digital thermometer. The properties and factors influencing the analytical performance of the photothermal immunoassay were studied in detail. Under the optimal conditions, the Prussian blue nanoparticle-based photothermal immunoassay exhibited good temperature responses relative to target HCG concentrations within the dynamic range of 0.01-100 ng mL-1 at a low detection limit of 5.8 pg mL-1. This system also displayed good anti-interference behavior with regard to other cancer biomarkers, good reproducibility, and relatively long storage stability. The method accuracy was evaluated for analysis of human serum specimens, giving results that matched well with those obtained with a commercial HCG enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit. Importantly, this protocol is promising for advanced development of photothermal immunoassays. Graphical abstract.
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- Guolin Hong
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, Fujian, China.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350108, Fujian, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, Fujian, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, Fujian, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, Fujian, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, Fujian, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350108, Fujian, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350108, Fujian, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Fuzhou Second Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, Fuzhou, 350007, Fujian, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Xiamen University, Medical College of Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361004, Fujian, China.
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Shen X, Zhu W. Long non-coding RNA LINC01627 is a prognostic risk factor for epithelial ovarian cancer. Oncol Lett 2019; 18:2861-2868. [PMID: 31452765 PMCID: PMC6704277 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2019.10661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Ovarian malignancies are commonly diagnosed cancers of the female reproductive system. Recent studies have revealed that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) can regulate a variety of oncological processes. In the present study, ovarian cancer expression datasets were searched in the GEO database using the GPL570 platform. Differential lncRNA expression between normal ovarian tissues and ovarian tumors were analyzed using the R package 'limma', and patient prognosis was accessed using the package 'survival'. Four databases, GSE14001, GSE18520, GSE38666 and GSE40595, were used for the analysis. A total of 64 lncRNAs were highly expressed and 4 were downregulated within these four databases. Prognostic analysis of the 68 lncRNAs in the four databases was performed, and revealed that the expression of long intergenic non-protein coding RNA 1627 (LINC01627) was negatively associated with patient prognosis in GSE19829 and GSE62193; there was no association between LINC01627 expression and patient's prognosis in GSE18520 or GSE63885. To investigate the proposed association between LINC01627 and patient prognosis, meta-analysis revealed that the total hazard ratio was 1.38 and the 95% confidence interval was between 1.04 and 1.83. Subgroup analysis revealed that LINC01627 may predict patient prognosis in high-grade, advanced and serous epithelial ovarian cancer, which was a risk factor for prognosis. Further assessment was performed in clinical samples and ovarian cancer cells, where the knockdown of LINC01627 inhibited the proliferative and migratory capacities of HO8910 and HEY cells. Collectively, the present results suggested that lncRNA LINC01627 may serve an oncogenic role in the development of epithelial ovarian tumors.
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- Xiaoqing Shen
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215004, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215004, P.R. China
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