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Zhang T, Guo Z, Huo X, Gong Y, Li C, Huang J, Wang Y, Feng H, Ma X, Jiang C, Yin Q, Xue L. Dysregulated lipid metabolism blunts the sensitivity of cancer cells to EZH2 inhibitor. EBioMedicine 2022; 77:103872. [PMID: 35158113 PMCID: PMC8850333 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2022.103872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Sensitivity has been a key issue for Enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) inhibitors in cancer therapy. The EZH2 inhibitor EPZ-6438 was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2020. However, its inadequate anti-cancer activity in solid tumors limits its clinical application. In this study, we utilized the multiple cancer cell lines, which are less sensitive to the EZH2 inhibitor GSK126, combining animal model and clinical data to investigate the underlying mechanism. Methods IncuCyte S3 was used to explore the difference in the responsiveness of hematological tumor cells and solid tumor cells to GSK126. Transcriptome and metabolome of B16F10 cells after GSK126 treatment were analyzed and the distinct changes in the metabolic profile were revealed. Real-time quantitative PCR and western blot experiments were used to further verify the multi-omics data. ChIP-qPCR was performed to detected H3K27me3 enrichment of target genes. Finally, the anti-tumor effects of combining GSK126 and lipid metabolism drugs were observed with IncuCyte S3 platform, CCK-8 and animal model respectively. Findings We found that although the proliferative phenotype did not show strong difference upon treatment with GSK126, the transcriptome and metabolome changed profoundly. GSK126 treatment led to broad shifts in glucose, amino acid, and lipid metabolism. Lipid synthesis was strengthened manifested by the increasing abundance of unsaturated fatty acids. SCD1 and ELOVL2 were regulated by H3K27me3 at gene regulatory region, and upregulated by EZH2 knockdown and inhibitors. SCD1 knockdown increased cellular sensitivity to GSK126. Based on the findings above, the application of the combination with SCD1 inhibitor significantly attenuated the proliferation of cancer and increased the sensitivity to GSK126 by suppressing desaturation of fatty acids. Interpretation Dysregulated lipid metabolism can blunt the sensitivity of cancer cells to GSK126. These characteristics shed light on the novel combination therapy strategies to combat tumor resistance. Funding National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81672091, No.91749107 and No. 81972966).
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- Tengrui Zhang
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital Cancer Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Center of Basic Medical Research, Institute of Medical Innovation and Research, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Center of Basic Medical Research, Institute of Medical Innovation and Research, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital Cancer Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital Cancer Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Center of Basic Medical Research, Institute of Medical Innovation and Research, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Faculty of science, Biology Department, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 0C8, Canada.
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- Center of Basic Medical Research, Institute of Medical Innovation and Research, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Center of Basic Medical Research, Institute of Medical Innovation and Research, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China; Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Science, Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Center of Basic Medical Research, Institute of Medical Innovation and Research, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital Cancer Center, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China; Center of Basic Medical Research, Institute of Medical Innovation and Research, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100191, China.
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Grúz P, Shimizu M, Sugiyama KI, Yamada M, Honma M. Effect of episomally encoded DNA polymerases on chemically induced mutagenesis at the hisG46 target in Ames test. Genes Environ 2020; 42:14. [PMID: 32211083 PMCID: PMC7092418 DOI: 10.1186/s41021-020-00154-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The standard Ames test strains owe their high sensitivity to chemical and physical mutagens to the episomal Y-family DNA polymerase RI encoded by the mucAB operon. The S. typhimurium test strains carry also another related samAB operon on a 60-kDa cryptic plasmid. In contrast to the chromosomally encoded Y-family DNA polymerases V and IV, these plasmid born polymerase genes have no direct counterpart in mammalian cells. By replicating damaged templates, DNA polymerases play a central role in mutagenesis and genome stability. It is therefore imperative to investigate their specificity to understand differences in mutagenesis between the prokaryotic versus eukaryotic (mammalian) systems. To this end we have isolated and separately expressed the DNA polymerase subunits encoded by the mucAB and samAB operons. After demonstrating how these enzymes control chemical and UV mutagenesis at the standard hisD3052 and hisG428 Ames test targets, we are now adding the third Ames test target hisG46 to the trilogy. RESULTS Four new Ames tester strains based on the hisG46 target have been constructed expressing the activated DNA polymerase MucA' and SamA' accessory subunits combined with the MucB and SamB catalytical subunits under the control of lac promoter. These polymerase assemblies were substituted for the endogenous PolRI, PolV and SamAB polymerases present in the standard TA100 strain and tested for their abilities to promote chemically induced mutagenesis. SamA' + SamB has been able to promote mutagenesis induced by AF-2 and 1,8-DNP to higher extent than SamA' + MucB. The MucA' + MucB (PolRI*) more efficiently promoted MMS as well as spontaneous mutagenesis than its wild type counterpart but was less efficient for other mutagens including AFB1. Strikingly azide mutagenesis was inhibited by PolRI and also SamA'B. CONCLUSION A new system for SOS-independent overexpression of the activated DNA polymerases RI and SamA'B and their chimeras in the hisG46 Ames test background has been established and validated with several representative mutagens. Overall, the TA100 strain showed the highest sensitivity towards most tested mutagens. The observed inhibition of azide mutagenesis by PolRI* suggests that this type of Y-family DNA polymerases can perform also "corrective" error free replication on a damaged DNA.
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- Petr Grúz
- 1Division of Genetics and Mutagenesis, National Institute of Health Sciences, 3-25-26 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 210-9501 Japan
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- 1Division of Genetics and Mutagenesis, National Institute of Health Sciences, 3-25-26 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 210-9501 Japan
- Division of Medical Nutrition, Faculty of Healthcare, Tokyo Healthcare University, Tokyo, 154-8568 Japan
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- 1Division of Genetics and Mutagenesis, National Institute of Health Sciences, 3-25-26 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 210-9501 Japan
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- 1Division of Genetics and Mutagenesis, National Institute of Health Sciences, 3-25-26 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 210-9501 Japan
- 3Department of Applied Chemistry, National Defense Academy, 1-10-20 Hashirimizu, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 239-8686 Japan
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- 1Division of Genetics and Mutagenesis, National Institute of Health Sciences, 3-25-26 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 210-9501 Japan
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Rodríguez-Sánchez DG, Pacheco A, Villarreal-Lara R, Ramos-González MR, Ramos-Parra PA, Granados-Principal S, Díaz de la Garza RI, García-Rivas G, Hernández-Brenes C. Chemical Profile and Safety Assessment of a Food-Grade Acetogenin-Enriched Antimicrobial Extract from Avocado Seed. Molecules 2019; 24:E2354. [PMID: 31247930 PMCID: PMC6651291 DOI: 10.3390/molecules24132354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2019] [Revised: 06/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Acetogenins are bioactive fatty acid derivatives found in avocado tissues. Their efficacy as antimicrobials has been documented and initiated interest to use them as replacements of synthetic food additives. The present work focused on evaluation of multiple analytical methodologies for detection and quantification of organic solids present in a food-grade acetogenin-enriched extract (Avosafe®), and on its safety evaluations using bacterial reverse mutation (AMES) tests and acute oral toxicity to rat assays. Results confirmed chemical structures of two acetogenins as present in Avosafe® (AcO-avocadyne-(0) and AcO-avocadiene B-(3)), and together with seven other previously known compounds, quantified 94.74 ± 5.77% w/w of its solids as acetogenins. Safety evaluations indicated that Avosafe® was non-mutagenic and had an acute median lethal oral dose (LD50) to rats higher than the maximum concentration tested (>2000 mg·kg-1), with no signs of macroscopic abnormalities in organs. Mean body weight and hematological and biochemical parameters were normal after 14 days of a single oral dose of 2000 mg·kg-1. The results advance scientific information on the safety of avocado seed acetogenins and also generate new knowledge on profiles and concentrations of individual acetogenins found in avocado tissues (seed, pulp, and leaves) and in Avosafe®.
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- Dariana G Rodríguez-Sánchez
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Centro de Biotecnologia-FEMSA, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Centro de Biotecnologia-FEMSA, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Centro de Biotecnologia-FEMSA, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Medicina Cardiovascular y Metabolómica. Batallón de San Patricio, 112 Col. Real de San Agustín, San Pedro Garza García, NL 66278, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Centro de Biotecnologia-FEMSA, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
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- UGC de Oncología Médica, Hospital Universitario de Jaén, Avenida del Ejército Español 10, 23007 Jaén, Spain
- GENYO. Centre for Genomics and Oncological Research, Pfizer/University of Granada/Andalusian Regional Government, PTS Granada-Avenida de la Ilustración 114, 18016 Granada, Spain
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Centro de Biotecnologia-FEMSA, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Medicina Cardiovascular y Metabolómica. Batallón de San Patricio, 112 Col. Real de San Agustín, San Pedro Garza García, NL 66278, Mexico
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico.
- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Centro de Biotecnologia-FEMSA, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey, NL 64849, Mexico.
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Forcina GC, Dixon SJ. GPX4 at the Crossroads of Lipid Homeostasis and Ferroptosis. Proteomics 2019; 19:e1800311. [PMID: 30888116 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201800311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 497] [Impact Index Per Article: 99.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 02/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Oxygen is necessary for aerobic metabolism but can cause the harmful oxidation of lipids and other macromolecules. Oxidation of cholesterol and phospholipids containing polyunsaturated fatty acyl chains can lead to lipid peroxidation, membrane damage, and cell death. Lipid hydroperoxides are key intermediates in the process of lipid peroxidation. The lipid hydroperoxidase glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) converts lipid hydroperoxides to lipid alcohols, and this process prevents the iron (Fe2+ )-dependent formation of toxic lipid reactive oxygen species (ROS). Inhibition of GPX4 function leads to lipid peroxidation and can result in the induction of ferroptosis, an iron-dependent, non-apoptotic form of cell death. This review describes the formation of reactive lipid species, the function of GPX4 in preventing oxidative lipid damage, and the link between GPX4 dysfunction, lipid oxidation, and the induction of ferroptosis.
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- Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA
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Younes M, Aquilina G, Castle L, Engel KH, Fowler P, Frutos Fernandez MJ, Fürst P, Gundert-Remy U, Husøy T, Mennes W, Moldeus P, Oskarsson A, Rainieri S, Shah R, Waalkens-Berendsen I, Wölfle D, Binderup ML, Bolognesi C, Marcon F, Marzin D, Mosesso P, Carfì M, Vianello G, Gürtler R. Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 200, Revision 1 (FGE.200 Rev.1): 74 α,β-unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes and precursors from chemical subgroup 1.1.1 of FGE.19. EFSA J 2018; 16:e05422. [PMID: 32625707 PMCID: PMC7009627 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2018.5422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings of the European Food Safety Authority was requested to evaluate the genotoxic potential of 74 flavouring substances from subgroup 1.1.1 of FGE.19 in the Flavouring Group Evaluation 200 Revision 1 (FGE.200 Rev1). In FGE.200, genotoxicity studies were provided for one representative substance, namely hex-2(trans)-enal [FL-no: 05.073], and for other two substances in the same subgroup, namely 2-dodecenal [FL-no: 05.037] and 2-nonenal [FL-no: 05.171]. The Panel concluded that the concern still remains with respect to genotoxicity for the substances of this subgroup and requested an in vivo Comet assay performed in duodenum and liver for hex-2(trans)-enal [FL-no: 05.073]. For the two other representative substances of subgroup 1.1.1 (nona-2(trans),6(cis)-dienal [FL-no: 05.058] and oct-2-enal [FL-no: 05.060]), the Panel requested a combined in vivo Comet assay and micronucleus assay. These data have been provided and are evaluated in the present opinion FGE.200 Rev1. Industry submitted genotoxicity studies on trans-2-octenal [FL-no: 05.190], instead of oct-2-enal [FL-no: 05.060]. Based on the available data, the Panel concluded that the concern for genotoxicity can be ruled out for hex-2(trans)-enal [FL-no: 05.073], trans-2-octenal [FL-no: 05.190] and nona-2(trans),6(cis)-dienal [FL-no: 05.058], therefore all the 74 substances [FL-no: 02.020, 02.049, 02.050, 02.090, 02.112, 02.137, 02.156, 02.192, 02.210, 02.231, 05.037, 05.058, 05.060, 05.070, 05.072, 05.073, 05.076, 05.078, 05.102, 05.109, 05.111, 05.114, 05.120, 05.144, 05.150, 05.171, 05.172, 05.179, 05.184, 05.189, 05.190, 05.191, 05.195, 06.025, 06.031, 06.072, 09.054, 09.097, 09.109, 09.119, 09.146, 09.233, 09.244, 09.247, 09.276, 09.277, 09.303, 09.312, 09.385, 09.394, 09.395, 09.396, 09.397, 09.398, 09.399, 09.400, 09.410, 09.411, 09.469, 09.482, 09.489, 09.492, 09.493, 09.498, 09.678, 09.701, 09.719, 09.741, 09.790, 09.841, 09.866, 09.947, 09.948, 13.004] can be evaluated through the Procedure for flavouring substances.
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Grúz P, Shimizu M, Yamada M, Sugiyama KI, Honma M. Opposing roles of Y-family DNA polymerases in lipid peroxide mutagenesis at the hisG46 target in the Ames test. MUTATION RESEARCH. GENETIC TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MUTAGENESIS 2018; 829-830:43-49. [PMID: 29704992 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2018.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Revised: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 04/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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DNA polymerases play a key role in mutagenesis by performing translesion DNA synthesis (TLS). The Y-family of DNA polymerases comprises several evolutionarily conserved families, specializing in TLS of different DNA adducts. Exocyclic etheno and propano DNA adducts are among the most common endogenous DNA lesions induced by lipid peroxidation reactions triggered by oxidative stress. We have investigated the participation of two enterobacterial representatives of the PolIV and PolV branches of Y-family DNA polymerases in mutagenesis by two model lipid peroxidation derived genotoxins, glyoxal and crotonaldehyde. Mutagenesis by the ethano adduct (glyoxal-derived) and the propano adduct (crontonaldehyde-derived) at the GC target in the Ames test depended exclusively on PolV type DNA polymerases such as PolRI. In contrast, PolIV suppressed glyoxal and, even more, crotonaldehyde mutagenesis, as detected by enzyme overexpression and gene knockout approaches. We propose that DNA polymerase IV, which is the mammalian DNA polymerase κ ortholog, acts as a housekeeper protecting the genome from lipoxidative stress.
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- Petr Grúz
- Division of Genetics and Mutagenesis, National Institute of Health Sciences, 3-25-26 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki 210-9501, Japan.
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- Division of Genetics and Mutagenesis, National Institute of Health Sciences, 3-25-26 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki 210-9501, Japan; Division of Medical Nutrition, Faculty of Healthcare, Tokyo Healthcare University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Genetics and Mutagenesis, National Institute of Health Sciences, 3-25-26 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki 210-9501, Japan; Department of Applied Chemistry, National Defense Academy, Japan
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- Division of Genetics and Mutagenesis, National Institute of Health Sciences, 3-25-26 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki 210-9501, Japan
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- Division of Genetics and Mutagenesis, National Institute of Health Sciences, 3-25-26 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki 210-9501, Japan
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Recently, concerns have been raised with regard to the recommended doses of marine long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-omega-3 PUFAs) especially in relation to cancer risk and treatment. There is urgent need to clarify this point. This review considers the most recent evidence related to the potential risk of developing cancer with high LC-omega-3 PUFA intakes, and possible research strategies to better elucidate this matter. RECENT FINDINGS The latest published recommendations have still highlighted the usefulness of an increased dietary intake of LC-omega-3 PUFAs for the prevention of some cardiovascular diseases. However, LC-omega-3 PUFAs have been related to the potential development and progression of cancer, and considerable debate exists on this issue. SUMMARY The use of biomarkers reflecting the intake of LC-omega-3 PUFAs as cancer risk markers is discussed, as well as the possibility that the reported beneficial/deleterious effects may be confined to specific subpopulations on the basis of genetic, metabolic, and nutritional characteristics. Recent advances on new strategies for a safer intake of LC-omega-3 PUFAs will be considered, as their dietary sources may be contaminated by toxic/carcinogenic compounds. Potentially future directions in this important research area are also discussed.
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- Simona Serini
- Istituto di Patologia Generale, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, L.go F. Vito, Roma, Italia
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Aitken RJ. DNA damage in human spermatozoa; important contributor to mutagenesis in the offspring. Transl Androl Urol 2017; 6:S761-S764. [PMID: 29082208 PMCID: PMC5643656 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2017.09.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Nuclear DNA damage in spermatozoa could potentially have a major impact on the fertilizing capacity of these cells, their ability to establish a normal pattern of embryonic development as well as the health and wellbeing of subsequent offspring. Many laboratory techniques have been developed to assess this damage focusing on strand breaks, chromatin stability following exposure to extreme pH conditions and the formation of DNA adducts. Of particular importance may be the dominant role played by oxidative stress in the etiology of defective sperm function and DNA damage. The oxidative base lesions created via this mechanism have the potential to generate genetic and epigenetic mutations in the offspring that could have a profound impact on the latter's long-term health trajectory. Moreover if oxidative stress is the cause of DNA damage in spermatozoa then there is a potential role for antioxidant therapy in the resolution of this problem, which deserves investigation.
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- Robert John Aitken
- Discipline of Biological Sciences and Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, NSW, Australia
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Zhang L, Reyes A, Wang X. The Role of DNA Repair in Maintaining Mitochondrial DNA Stability. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2017; 1038:85-105. [PMID: 29178071 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-6674-0_7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Mitochondria are vital double-membrane organelles that act as a "powerhouse" inside the cell and have essential roles to maintain cellular functions, e.g., ATP production, iron-sulfur synthesis metabolism, and steroid synthesis. An important difference with other organelles is that they contain their own mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Such powerful organelles are also sensitive to both endogenous and exogenous factors that can cause lesions to their structural components and their mtDNA, resulting in gene mutations and eventually leading to diseases. In this review, we will mainly focus on mammalian mitochondrial DNA repair pathways that safeguard mitochondrial DNA integrity and several important factors involved in the repair process, especially on an essential pathway, base excision repair. We eagerly anticipate to explore more methods to treat related diseases by constantly groping for these complexes and precise repair mechanisms.
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- Linlin Zhang
- Zhongshan Hospital Institute of Clinical Science, Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai, China.
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- MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
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- Zhongshan Hospital Institute of Clinical Science, Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai, China.
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