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Han X, Lin X, Li G, Wang J, Meng X, Chen T, Zhang Y, Fu X. Association of cancer and schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar disorder: A Mendelian randomization study. J Psychosom Res 2024; 183:111806. [PMID: 38843742 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2024.111806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression have been reported to be associated with some cancers. However, the magnitude of the causal relationship between them remains unclear. This study aims to explore the potential association between three major mental diseases and the risk of some cancers. METHODS We performed the two-sample Mendelian randomization(MR) analysis using publicly available genome-wide association studies (GWAS) statistics to investigate the causal relationship between these three mental diseases and some common types of cancers, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, thyroid cancer, pancreatic cancer, malignant melanoma and glioma. We obtained genetic association estimates for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression from the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium.The genetic association estimates for cancers were obtained from the UK Biobank, the MRC-IEU consortium and the GliomaScan consortium. RESULTS After correction for heterogeneity and horizontal pleiotropy, we detected suggestive evidence for the association between thyroid cancer and genetically predicted schizophrenia (OR = 1.543, 95% CI: 1.023-2.328, P = 0.039), and thyroid cancer and major depression (OR = 3.573, 95% CI: 1.068-11.953, P = 0.039). No evidence of causal effects of schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar disorder on other types of cancers. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest the association of schizophrenia and major depression and the development of thyroid cancer.
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- Xinyue Han
- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China; Yiwu Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang 322000,China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China; Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang 100021, China
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China.
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai 200120, China.
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- Department of Oncology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China; Yiwu Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang 322000,China.
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Dias MH, Friskes A, Wang S, Fernandes Neto JM, van Gemert F, Mourragui S, Papagianni C, Kuiken HJ, Mainardi S, Alvarez-Villanueva D, Lieftink C, Morris B, Dekker A, van Dijk E, Wilms LHS, da Silva MS, Jansen RA, Mulero-Sánchez A, Malzer E, Vidal A, Santos C, Salazar R, Wailemann RAM, Torres TEP, De Conti G, Raaijmakers JA, Snaebjornsson P, Yuan S, Qin W, Kovach JS, Armelin HA, Te Riele H, van Oudenaarden A, Jin H, Beijersbergen RL, Villanueva A, Medema RH, Bernards R. Paradoxical Activation of Oncogenic Signaling as a Cancer Treatment Strategy. Cancer Discov 2024; 14:1276-1301. [PMID: 38533987 DOI: 10.1158/2159-8290.cd-23-0216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Cancer homeostasis depends on a balance between activated oncogenic pathways driving tumorigenesis and engagement of stress response programs that counteract the inherent toxicity of such aberrant signaling. Although inhibition of oncogenic signaling pathways has been explored extensively, there is increasing evidence that overactivation of the same pathways can also disrupt cancer homeostasis and cause lethality. We show here that inhibition of protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) hyperactivates multiple oncogenic pathways and engages stress responses in colon cancer cells. Genetic and compound screens identify combined inhibition of PP2A and WEE1 as synergistic in multiple cancer models by collapsing DNA replication and triggering premature mitosis followed by cell death. This combination also suppressed the growth of patient-derived tumors in vivo. Remarkably, acquired resistance to this drug combination suppressed the ability of colon cancer cells to form tumors in vivo. Our data suggest that paradoxical activation of oncogenic signaling can result in tumor-suppressive resistance. Significance: A therapy consisting of deliberate hyperactivation of oncogenic signaling combined with perturbation of the stress responses that result from this is very effective in animal models of colon cancer. Resistance to this therapy is associated with loss of oncogenic signaling and reduced oncogenic capacity, indicative of tumor-suppressive drug resistance.
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- Matheus Henrique Dias
- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Cell Biology, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Tumor Biology and Immunology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Hubrecht Institute-KNAW (Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences) and University Medical Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Chemoresistance and Predictive Factors Group, Program Against Cancer Therapeutic Resistance (ProCURE), Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), Oncobell Program, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet del Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, NKI Robotic and Screening Center, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, NKI Robotic and Screening Center, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, University Hospital of Bellvitge, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
- Xenopat S.L., Parc Cientific de Barcelona (PCB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), Oncobell Program, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), CIBERONC, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), Oncobell Program, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), CIBERONC, Barcelona, Spain
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- Center of Toxins, Immune-response and Cell Signaling, Instituto Butantan, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Oncology, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Cell Biology, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- University of Iceland, Faculty of Medicine, Reykjavik, Iceland
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- The Third Department of Hepatic Surgery, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Inc., Pasadena, California
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- Center of Toxins, Immune-response and Cell Signaling, Instituto Butantan, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Tumor Biology and Immunology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Hubrecht Institute-KNAW (Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences) and University Medical Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Shanghai Cancer Institute, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, NKI Robotic and Screening Center, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Chemoresistance and Predictive Factors Group, Program Against Cancer Therapeutic Resistance (ProCURE), Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), Oncobell Program, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet del Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
- Xenopat S.L., Parc Cientific de Barcelona (PCB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Division of Cell Biology, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Carcinogenesis, Oncode Institute, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Kessing LV, Knudsen MB, Rytgaard HCW, Torp-Pedersen C, Berk M. Lithium versus anticonvulsants and the risk of physical disorders - Results from a comprehensive long-term nation-wide population-based study emulating a target trial. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol 2024; 84:48-56. [PMID: 38663126 DOI: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2024.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/19/2024]
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Bipolar disorder is associated with increased rates of many physical disorders, but the effects of medication are unclear. We systematically investigated the associations between sustained use of first line maintenance agents, lithium versus lamotrigine and valproate, and the risk of physical disorders using a nation-wide population-based target trial emulation covering the entire 5.9 million inhabitants in Denmark. We identified two cohorts. Cohort 1: patients with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder prior to first purchase (N = 12.607). Cohort 2: all 156.678 adult patients who had their first ever purchase (since 1995) of either lithium, lamotrigine or valproate between 1997 and 2021 regardless of diagnosis. Main analyses investigated the effect of sustained exposure defined as exposure for all consecutive 6-months periods during a 10-year follow-up. Outcomes included a diagnosis of incident stroke, arteriosclerosis, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, myxedema, osteoporosis, dementia, Parkinson's disease, chronic kidney disease and cancer (including subtypes). In both Cohorts 1 and 2, there were no systematic statistically significant differences in associations between sustained use of lithium versus lamotrigine and valproate, respectively, and any physical disorder, including subtypes of disorders, except myxedema, for which exposure to lithium increased the absolute risk of myxedema with 7-10 % compared with lamotrigine or valproate. In conclusion, these analyses emulating a target trial of "real world" observational register-based data show that lithium does not increase the risk of developing any kind of physical disorders, except myxedema, which may be a result of detection bias.
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- Lars Vedel Kessing
- Copenhagen Affective disorder Research Center (CADIC), Psychiatric Center Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Australia
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Ren L, Zhang Y, Wu J. Association between urinary metals and prostate-specific antigen in aging population with depression: a cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1401072. [PMID: 38846601 PMCID: PMC11153824 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1401072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Objective This study aims to investigate the impact of depression and urinary metals on Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA). Methods Analysis was conducted on 1901 samples collected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database between 2001 and 2010. Analytical methods included stepwise multiple linear regression (MLR) analysis of the overall population's urinary metals and PSA relationship, analysis of urinary metals and PSA relationship in older adults and BMI subgroups, analysis of urinary metals and PSA relationship in the depressed population, and restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis. A significance level of p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results In the stepwise multiple linear regression, beryllium (Be) showed a dose-response association with PSA (third quartile: β = 0.05, 95%CI (0.02, 0.09); fourth quartile: β = 0.07, 95%CI (0.02, 0.12), p trend = 0.048). Subgroup analysis indicated that in individuals aged >60, Be at Q4 level [β = 0.09, 95%CI (0.05, 0.21)] exhibited a dose-response correlation with PSA. In the population with 25 ≤ BMI < 30, Be might more significantly elevate PSA, with Q4 level having a pronounced impact on PSA levels [β = 0.03, 95%CI (0.02, 1.27)]. In the depressed population, urinary cadmium (Cd) levels showed a significant positive dose-response relationship, with Q4 level of Cd having the maximum impact on PSA [β = 0.3, 95%CI (0.09, 0.49)]. Conclusion Individuals exposed to beryllium (Be), especially the older adults and overweight, should monitor their PSA levels. In depressed patients, cadmium (Cd) levels may further elevate PSA levels, necessitating increased monitoring of PSA levels among males.
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- Liquan Ren
- Department of Public Health, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Public Health, Wuhan Fourth Hospital, Wuhan, China
- School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Williams LJ, Agustini B, Stuart AL, Pasco JA, Hodge JM, Samarasinghe RM, Bjerkeset O, Quirk SE, Koivumaa-Honkanen H, Honkanen R, Heikkinen J, Berk M. Lithium use and bone health in women with bipolar disorder: A cross-sectional study. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2024; 149:332-339. [PMID: 38240178 DOI: 10.1111/acps.13660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Several psychiatric disorders and medications used to treat them appear to be independently associated with skeletal deficits. As there is increasing evidence that lithium possesses skeletal protective properties, we aimed to investigate the association between lithium use and bone health in a group of women with bipolar disorder. METHOD Women with bipolar disorder (n = 117, 20+ years) were recruited from south-eastern Australia. Bipolar disorder was confirmed using a clinical interview (SCID-I/NP). Bone mineral density (BMD; g/cm2 ) was measured at the spine, hip and total body using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and low bone mass determined by BMD T-score of <-1.0. Weight and height were measured, socioeconomic status (SES) determined and information on medication use and lifestyle factors self-reported. Linear and logistic regression were used to test associations between lithium and (i) BMD and (ii) low bone mass, respectively. RESULTS Thirty-five (29.9%) women reported current lithium use. Lithium users and non-users differed in regard to SES and BMD; otherwise, groups were similar. After adjustments, mean BMD among lithium users was 5.1% greater at the spine (1.275 [95% CI 1.229-1.321] vs. 1.214 [1.183-1.244] g/cm2 , p = 0.03), 4.2% greater at the total hip (0.979 [0.942-1.016] vs. 0.938 [0.910-0.966] g/cm2 , p = 0.03) and 2.2% greater at the total body (1.176 [1.148-1.205] vs. 1.150 [1.129-1.171] g/cm2 , p = 0.08) compared to participants not receiving lithium. Lithium users were also less likely to have low bone mass (22.9% vs. 43.9%, p = 0.031). Associations persisted after adjustment for confounders. CONCLUSION These data suggest lithium is associated with greater BMD and reduced risk of low bone mass in women with bipolar disorder. Research into the underlying mechanisms is warranted.
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- Lana J Williams
- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Barwon Health, University Hospital Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Barwon Health, University Hospital Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medicine-Western Health, The University of Melbourne, St Albans, Victoria, Australia
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Barwon Health, University Hospital Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Nord University, Levanger, Norway
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Psychiatry, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Psychiatry, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Psychiatry, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Kuopio Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Barwon Health, University Hospital Geelong, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
- Florey Institute for Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Orygen, National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Chen X, Wang S, Shen W. The causal relationship between severe mental illness and risk of lung carcinoma. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37355. [PMID: 38489734 PMCID: PMC10939700 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Observational studies have suggested a link between severe mental illness (SMI) and risk of lung carcinoma (LC); however, causality has not been established. In this study, we conducted a two-sample, two-step Mendelian randomization (MR) investigation to uncover the etiological influence of SMI on LC risk and quantify the mediating effects of known modifiable risk factors. We obtained summary-level datasets for schizophrenia, major depressive disorder (MDD), and bipolar disorder (BD) from the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC). Data on single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with lung carcinoma (LC) were sourced from a recent large meta-analysis by McKay et al. We employed two-sample MR and two-step MR utilizing the inverse variance weighted method for causal estimation. Sensitivity tests were conducted to validate causal relationships. In two-sample MR, we identified schizophrenia as a risk factor for LC (OR = 1.06, 95% CI 1.02-1.11, P = 3.48E-03), while MDD (OR = 1.18, 95% CI 0.98-1.42, P = .07) and BD (OR = 1.07, 95% CI 0.99-1.15, P = .09) showed no significant association with LC. In the two-step MR, smoking accounted for 24.66% of the schizophrenia-LC risk association, and alcohol consumption explained 7.59% of the effect. Schizophrenia is a risk factor for lung carcinoma, and smoking and alcohol consumption are the mediating factors in this causal relationship. LC screening should be emphasized in individuals with schizophrenia, particularly in those who smoke and consume alcohol regularly.
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- Xiaohan Chen
- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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Wu H, Zhang Y, Liang J, Wu J, Zhang Y, Su H, Zhang Q, Shen Y, Shen S, Wang L, Zou X, Hang C, Zhang S, Lv Y. Lithium chloride induces apoptosis by activating endoplasmic reticulum stress in pancreatic cancer. Transl Oncol 2023; 38:101792. [PMID: 37806114 PMCID: PMC10579530 DOI: 10.1016/j.tranon.2023.101792] [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: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Lithium compounds, a classic class of metal complex medicine that target GSK 3β and are widely known as mood-stabilizer, have recently been reported as potential anti-tumor drugs. The objective of this investigation was to explore the anticancer potential of lithium chloride (LiCl) and elucidate its mode of action in pancreatic cancer cells. The MTT, colony formation, and Edu assay were used to evaluate the impact of LiCl on pancreatic cancer cell proliferation. Various methods were employed to investigate the anti-tumor activity of LiCl and its underlying mechanisms. Cell cycle analysis and apoptosis detection assays were utilized for in vitro experiments, while the orthotopic pancreatic cancer mouse model was employed to evaluate the effectiveness of LiCl treatment in vivo. Furthermore, the impact of LiCl on the proliferation of patient-derived organoids was also studied. The results demonstrated that LiCl inhibited the proliferation of pancreatic cancer (PC) cells, induced G2/M phase arrest, and activated apoptosis. Notably, the triggering of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress by LiCl was observed, leading to the activation of the PERK/CHOP/GADD34 pathway, which subsequently promoted apoptosis in PC cells. In the future, Lithium compounds could become an essential adjunct in the treatment of human pancreatic cancer.
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- Hao Wu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Institute of Pancreatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Department of Geriatrics, Nanjing Red Cross Hospital, No. 242, Baixia Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing 21000 Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Institute of Pancreatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Institute of Pancreatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China
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- Institute of Pancreatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210033 Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Institute of Pancreatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China
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- Institute of Pancreatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Institute of Pancreatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Institute of Pancreatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Institute of Pancreatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Institute of Pancreatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Institute of Pancreatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023 Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, The First People's Hospital of Taicang, Taicang 215400 Jiangsu, PR China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Institute of Pancreatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Institute of Pancreatology, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008 Jiangsu, PR China; Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023 Jiangsu, PR China.
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Yavuz BR, Arici MK, Demirel HC, Tsai CJ, Jang H, Nussinov R, Tuncbag N. Neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer networks share pathways, but differ in mechanisms, signaling strength, and outcome. NPJ Genom Med 2023; 8:37. [PMID: 37925498 PMCID: PMC10625621 DOI: 10.1038/s41525-023-00377-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023] Open
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Epidemiological studies suggest that individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are more prone to develop certain types of cancer. Notably, however, the case statistics can be impacted by late discovery of cancer in individuals afflicted with NDDs, such as intellectual disorders, autism, and schizophrenia, which may bias the numbers. As to NDD-associated mutations, in most cases, they are germline while cancer mutations are sporadic, emerging during life. However, somatic mosaicism can spur NDDs, and cancer-related mutations can be germline. NDDs and cancer share proteins, pathways, and mutations. Here we ask (i) exactly which features they share, and (ii) how, despite their commonalities, they differ in clinical outcomes. To tackle these questions, we employed a statistical framework followed by network analysis. Our thorough exploration of the mutations, reconstructed disease-specific networks, pathways, and transcriptome levels and profiles of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and cancers, point to signaling strength as the key factor: strong signaling promotes cell proliferation in cancer, and weaker (moderate) signaling impacts differentiation in ASD. Thus, we suggest that signaling strength, not activating mutations, can decide clinical outcome.
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- Bengi Ruken Yavuz
- Graduate School of Informatics, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
- Cancer Innovation Laboratory, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD, 21702, USA
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- Graduate School of Informatics, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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- Graduate School of Sciences and Engineering, Koc University, Istanbul, 34450, Turkey
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- Computational Structural Biology Section, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research in the Cancer Innovation Laboratory, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD, 21702, USA
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- Computational Structural Biology Section, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research in the Cancer Innovation Laboratory, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD, 21702, USA
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- Computational Structural Biology Section, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research in the Cancer Innovation Laboratory, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD, 21702, USA.
- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel.
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- Chemical and Biological Engineering, College of Engineering, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey.
- School of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, 34450, Turkey.
- Koc University Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), Istanbul, Turkey.
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Nierenberg AA, Agustini B, Köhler-Forsberg O, Cusin C, Katz D, Sylvia LG, Peters A, Berk M. Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder: A Review. JAMA 2023; 330:1370-1380. [PMID: 37815563 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.18588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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Importance Bipolar disorder affects approximately 8 million adults in the US and approximately 40 million individuals worldwide. Observations Bipolar disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of depression and mania or hypomania. Bipolar depressive episodes are similar to major depressive episodes. Manic and hypomanic episodes are characterized by a distinct change in mood and behavior during discrete time periods. The age of onset is usually between 15 and 25 years, and depression is the most frequent initial presentation. Approximately 75% of symptomatic time consists of depressive episodes or symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment are associated with a more favorable prognosis. Diagnosis and optimal treatment are often delayed by a mean of approximately 9 years following an initial depressive episode. Long-term treatment consists of mood stabilizers, such as lithium, valproate, and lamotrigine. Antipsychotic agents, such as quetiapine, aripiprazole, asenapine, lurasidone, and cariprazine, are recommended, but some are associated with weight gain. Antidepressants are not recommended as monotherapy. More than 50% of patients with bipolar disorder are not adherent to treatment. Life expectancy is reduced by approximately 12 to 14 years in people with bipolar disorder, with a 1.6-fold to 2-fold increase in cardiovascular mortality occurring a mean of 17 years earlier compared with the general population. Prevalence rates of metabolic syndrome (37%), obesity (21%), cigarette smoking (45%), and type 2 diabetes (14%) are higher among people with bipolar disorder, contributing to the risk of early mortality. The annual suicide rate is approximately 0.9% among individuals with bipolar disorder, compared with 0.014% in the general population. Approximately 15% to 20% of people with bipolar disorder die by suicide. Conclusions and Relevance Bipolar disorder affects approximately 8 million adults in the US. First-line therapy includes mood stabilizers, such as lithium, anticonvulsants, such as valproate and lamotrigine, and atypical antipsychotic drugs, such as quetiapine, aripiprazole, asenapine, lurasidone, and cariprazine.
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- Andrew A Nierenberg
- Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Deakin University, IMPACT - the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia
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- Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
- Department for Affective Disorder, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Psychosis Research Unit, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
- Depression Clinical and Research Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
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- Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Dauten Family Center for Bipolar Treatment Innovation, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Deakin University, IMPACT - the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia
- Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, Centre for Youth Mental Health, Florey Institute for Neuroscience and Mental Health and the Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Pacchiarotti I, Giménez-Palomo A, Radua J. Should we consider adding low-dose lithium to our diet to prevent cognitive decline and suicidality? Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2023; 153:105329. [PMID: 37506858 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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- Isabella Pacchiarotti
- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), CIBERSAM, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Bipolar Disorders and Depressive Unit, Institute of Neuroscience, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), CIBERSAM, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Bipolar Disorders and Depressive Unit, Institute of Neuroscience, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), CIBERSAM, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Cui Y, Lu W, Shao T, Zhuo Z, Wang Y, Zhang W. Severe mental illness and the risk of breast cancer: A two-sample, two-step multivariable Mendelian randomization study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0291006. [PMID: 37656762 PMCID: PMC10473543 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Based on epidemiological reports, severe mental illness (SMI) and breast cancer (BC) risk are linked positively. However, it is susceptible to clinical confounding factors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, etc. Here, we performed a two-sample, two-step multivariable Mendelian randomization (MR) research to explore how the SMI etiologically influences BC risk and to quantify mediating effects of known modifiable risk factors. METHODS Data concerning the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (BD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and BC were obtained from two large consortia: the Breast Cancer Association Consortium (BCAC) and the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC). Then, the correlations of the previous SMI with the BC prevalence and the potential impact of mediators were explored through the two-sample and two-step MR analyses. RESULTS In two-sample MR, schizophrenia increased BC incidence (odds ratio (OR) 1.06, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.02-1.10, P = 0.001). In subgroup analysis, schizophrenia increased ER+ BC (OR 1.06, 95% CI 1.03-1.10, P = 0.0009) and ER-BC (OR 1.06, 95% CI 1.01-1.11, P = 0.0123) incidences. Neither MDD nor BD elevated the BC risk. In two-step MR, smoking explained 11.29% of the schizophrenia-all BC risk association. CONCLUSIONS Our study indicates that schizophrenia increases susceptibility to breast cancer, with smoking playing a certain mediating role. Therefore, BC screening and smoking should be incorporated into the health management of individuals with schizophrenia.
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- Yongjia Cui
- Oncology Department, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Guang’anmen Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Oncology Department, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Guang’anmen Hospital, Beijing, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Oncology Department, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Guang’anmen Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Oncology Department, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Guang’anmen Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Oncology Department, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Guang’anmen Hospital, Beijing, China
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Frisardi V, Pollorsi C, Sambati L, Macchiarulo M, Fabbo A, Neviani F, Menchetti M, Chattat R. The Italian Framework of Bipolar Disorders in the Elderly: Old and Current Issues and New Suggestions for the Geriatric Psycho-Oncology Research. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11051418. [PMID: 37239089 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11051418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Older adults with mood disorders constitute a heterogeneous group in a complex spectrum interlinked with physical comorbidities. Worldwide, Bipolar disorders in older people (OABD) remain underestimated and underdiagnosed. OABD is challenging in the clinical setting and is associated with adverse outcomes (increased risk of anti-social behaviour triggered by inappropriate drugs and increased incidence of health deficits, including cancer). This article aims to describe the state of the art of OABD in the Italian framework and provide a new field of research. METHODS We performed an overview of the literature, selecting our target population (over 65 years) and synthesising the main challenging issues. By exploiting the Italian database from the Minister of Health in 2021, we analysed epidemiological data in the age range 65-74 years and 75-84 years old. RESULTS Females showed the highest prevalence and incidence in both groups, with a regional difference across the country but more evident in the Autonomous Provinces of Bolzano and Trento for the 65-74 years range. Several projects recently focused on this topic, and the urgency to define better the epidemiological framework is mandatory. CONCLUSIONS This study represented the first attempt to report the comprehensive Italian framework on OABD aimed at fostering research activities and knowledge.
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- Vincenza Frisardi
- Geriatric Unit Neuromotor Department, AUSL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, 80 Risorgimento Avenue Reggio Emilia, 46123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit Neuromotor Department, AUSL-IRCCS of Reggio Emilia, 80 Risorgimento Avenue Reggio Emilia, 46123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- U.O.C. Clinica Neurologica Rete Metropolitana (NeuroMet), IRCCS Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna, 40139 Bologna, Italy
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- Acute Geriatrics and Orthogeriatrics and Cognitive Disorders and Dementia Center, IRCCS AOU-BO, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Geriatric Service, Cognitive Disorders and Dementia Unit, Health Authority and Services (AUSL) of Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM), University of Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bologna, 40127 Bologna, Italy
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Chen Q, Shen L, Li S. Emerging role of inositol monophosphatase in cancer. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 161:114442. [PMID: 36841024 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114442] [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: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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Inositol monophosphatase (IMPase) is an enzyme with two homologs-IMPA1 and IMPA2-that is responsible for dephosphorylating myo-inositol monophosphate to generate myo-inositol. IMPase has been extensively studied in neuropsychiatric diseases and is regarded as a susceptibility gene. Recently, emerging evidence has implied that IMPase is linked to cancer development and progression and correlates with patient survival outcomes. Interestingly, whether it acts as a tumor-promoter or tumor-suppressor is inconsistent among different research studies. In this review, we summarize the latest findings on IMPase in cancer, focusing on exploring the underlying mechanisms for its pro- and anticancer roles. In addition, we discuss the potential methods of IMPase regulation in cancer cells and the possible approaches for IMPase intervention in clinical practice.
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- Qian Chen
- Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Geriatrics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Geriatrics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China; National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Geriatrics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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Breast Cancer Care Pathways for Women with Preexisting Severe Mental Disorders: Evidence of Disparities in France? J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12020412. [PMID: 36675343 PMCID: PMC9862837 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12020412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The excess cancer mortality in persons with severe mental illness (SMI) has been well documented, and research suggests that it may be influenced by care-related factors. Our objective was to assess breast cancer care pathways in women with SMI in France, using an exhaustive population-based data-linkage study with a matched case-control design. The cases were 1346 women with incident breast cancer in 2013/2014 and preexisting SMI who were matched with three controls without SMI presenting similar demographics, initial breast cancer type, and year of incidence. We compared cancer care pathways and their quality for cases and controls, using a consensual set of indicators covering diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and mortality (until 2017). After adjusting for covariates, cases had lower odds to undergo the main diagnostic tests, lumpectomy, adjuvant chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, as well as hormone therapy, but higher odds for mastectomy. Suboptimal quality in cancer pathways was observed for both groups, but to a higher extent for cases, especially for not receiving timely care after diagnosis and post-treatment follow-up. Breast cancer mortality, considering competing risks of deaths, was significantly elevated in women with SMI. These findings highlight disparities in cancer care pathways for individuals with SMI, as well as specific aspects of the care continuum which could benefit from targeted actions to reach equity of outcomes.
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Zong J, Shen J, Liu X, Liu J, Zhang J, Zhou C, Fan Y, Jin Y. Lithium Chloride Promotes Milk Protein and Fat Synthesis in Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells via HIF-1α and β-Catenin Signaling Pathways. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:180-195. [PMID: 35080710 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03131-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Lithium is one of the trace elements with many physiological properties, such as being anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory. However, little is known about its effect on milk synthesis during lactation. Therefore, we selected different concentrations (5 mM, 10 mM, and 20 mM) of lithium chloride (LiCl) and assessed the effect of LiCl on bovine mammary epithelial (MAC-T) cells that underwent 4 days of differentiation induction. Moreover, we analyzed the effect of LiCl on the expression of genes related to milk fat and milk protein synthesis. Herein, LiCl (5-20 mM) significantly increased the expression of β-casein, promoted mRNA expression and phosphorylated protein expression of the signal transduction molecule and activator of transcription 5β (STAT5-β), and inhibited mRNA and protein expression of suppressor of cytokine signaling 2 (SOCS2). In contrast, 5 and 10 mM LiCl significantly inhibited expression of SOCS3. LiCl at concentration of 5-20 mM enhanced phosphorylation level of mTOR protein; at 10 mM and 20 mM, LiCl significantly promoted expression and phosphorylation of downstream ribosomal protein S6 kinase beta-1 (S6K1) protein. Considering milk fat synthesis, mRNA expression of acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACC) and lipoprotein lipase (LPL) genes was considerably increased in the presence of LiCl (5-20 mM). Additionally, increased protein expression levels of stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPARγ), and sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 (SREBP1) were observed at all LiCl concentrations tested. Subsequently, LiCl (5-20 mM) significantly promoted protein expression and phosphorylation of β-catenin, while 10 mM and 20 mM of LiCl significantly promoted protein expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α). Collectively, it has been shown that 10 mM LiCl can effectively activate HIF-1α, β-catenin, and β-catenin downstream signaling pathways. Conversely, at 10 mM, LiCl inhibited SOCS2 and SOCS3 protein expression through JAK2/STAT5, mTOR, and SREBP1 signaling pathways, improving synthesis of milk protein and fat. Therefore, LiCl can be used as a potential nutrient to regulate milk synthesis in dairy cows.
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- Jinxin Zong
- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, 130062, People's Republic of China.
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Faria MGI, Avelino KV, Philadelpho BO, Dos Santos Bomfim R, do Valle JS, Júnior ACG, Dragunski DC, de Souza Ferreira E, de Souza CO, Ribeiro CDF, Colauto NB, Linde GA. Lithium bioaccumulation in Lentinus crinitus mycelia grown in media with different lithium sources and pH values. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:87519-87526. [PMID: 35804234 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21893-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Lentinus crinitus bioaccumulates lithium in mycelia, but bioaccumulation may be affected by pH of the culture medium. Lithium is used in clinical practice as a mood stabilizer and antidepressant. This study aimed to assess the effect of culture medium pH and lithium source (LiCl or Li2CO3) on lithium bioaccumulation in vegetative mycelia of L. crinitus grown in malt extract broth. Lentinus crinitus U9-1 was cultured in malt extract broth supplemented with Li2CO3 or LiCl (50 mg L-1 lithium) in the pH range of 3.0 to 6.0. The pH was adjusted using HCl solution. The results showed that medium pH affected mycelial biomass production, lithium bioaccumulation in mycelial biomass, and lithium transfer from the culture medium to mycelial biomass. The effect of lithium source on the bioaccumulation capacity of mycelial biomass varied according to pH. At pH 4.0, both lithium sources stimulated mycelial biomass production compared to the control without the addition of lithium. At pH 5.5, Li2CO3 provided the highest lithium bioaccumulation in mycelial biomass. Lithium transfer from the culture medium to mycelia was highest in Li2CO3-supplemented cultures at pH 4.5. LiCl reduced hyphal width compared with Li2CO3 and the control. However, pH and lithium sources did not affect the formation of clamp connections in hyphae. For the first time, the influence of the pH of the culture medium on lithium bioaccumulation by Lentinus crinitus is reported. Finally, we conclude that the culture medium pH affected lithium transfer and bioaccumulation in mycelial biomass differently depending on the lithium source. Additionally, we report the presence of clamp connections in the hyphae of L. crinitus as an indicator of even growth.
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- Maria Graciela Iecher Faria
- Graduate Program in Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture, Paranaense University (UNIPAR), Praça Mascarenhas de Moraes, 4282, Umuarama, Paraná, CEP 87502-210, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture, Paranaense University (UNIPAR), Praça Mascarenhas de Moraes, 4282, Umuarama, Paraná, CEP 87502-210, Brazil
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- Federal University of Bahia, School of Pharmacy, Barão de Jeremoabo Street, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Federal University of Bahia, Nutrition School, Basílio da Gama Street, w/n, Campus Canela, Salvador, BA, 40110-907, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture, Paranaense University (UNIPAR), Praça Mascarenhas de Moraes, 4282, Umuarama, Paraná, CEP 87502-210, Brazil
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- Federal University of Bahia, School of Pharmacy, Barão de Jeremoabo Street, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Federal University of Bahia, School of Pharmacy, Barão de Jeremoabo Street, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Federal University of Bahia, School of Pharmacy, Barão de Jeremoabo Street, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil
- Federal University of Bahia, Nutrition School, Basílio da Gama Street, w/n, Campus Canela, Salvador, BA, 40110-907, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture, Paranaense University (UNIPAR), Praça Mascarenhas de Moraes, 4282, Umuarama, Paraná, CEP 87502-210, Brazil
- Federal University of Bahia, School of Pharmacy, Barão de Jeremoabo Street, Salvador, BA, 40170-115, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture, Paranaense University (UNIPAR), Praça Mascarenhas de Moraes, 4282, Umuarama, Paraná, CEP 87502-210, Brazil
- Federal University of Bahia, Nutrition School, Basílio da Gama Street, w/n, Campus Canela, Salvador, BA, 40110-907, Brazil
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Severe psychiatric disorders and general medical comorbidities: inflammation-related mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities. Clin Sci (Lond) 2022; 136:1257-1280. [PMID: 36062418 DOI: 10.1042/cs20211106] [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: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Individuals with severe psychiatric disorders, such as mood disorders and schizophrenia, are at increased risk of developing other medical conditions, especially cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. These medical conditions are underdiagnosed and undertreated in these patients contributing to their increased morbidity and mortality. The basis for this increased comorbidity is not well understood, possibly reflecting shared risks factors (e.g. lifestyle risk factors), shared biological mechanisms and/or reciprocal interactions. Among overlapping pathophysiological mechanisms, inflammation and related factors, such as dysbiosis and insulin resistance, stand out. Besides underlying the association between psychiatric disorders and cardiometabolic diseases, these mechanisms provide several potential therapeutic targets.
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Association of antipsychotic use with breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies with over 2 million individuals. Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci 2022; 31:e61. [PMID: 36059215 PMCID: PMC9483823 DOI: 10.1017/s2045796022000476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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AIMS Despite reports of an elevated risk of breast cancer associated with antipsychotic use in women, existing evidence remains inconclusive. We aimed to examine existing observational data in the literature and determine this hypothesised association. METHODS We searched Embase, PubMed and Web of Science™ databases on 27 January 2022 for articles reporting relevant cohort or case-control studies published since inception, supplemented with hand searches of the reference lists of the included articles. Quality of studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. We generated the pooled odds ratio (OR) and pooled hazard ratio (HR) using a random-effects model to quantify the association. This study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022307913). RESULTS Nine observational studies, including five cohort and four case-control studies, were eventually included for review (N = 2 031 380) and seven for meta-analysis (N = 1 557 013). All included studies were rated as high-quality (seven to nine stars). Six studies reported a significant association of antipsychotic use with breast cancer, and a stronger association was reported when a greater extent of antipsychotic use, e.g. longer duration, was operationalised as the exposure. Pooled estimates of HRs extracted from cohort studies and ORs from case-control studies were 1.39 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.11-1.73] and 1.37 (95% CI 0.90-2.09), suggesting a moderate association of antipsychotic use with breast cancer. CONCLUSIONS Antipsychotic use is moderately associated with breast cancer, possibly mediated by prolactin-elevating properties of certain medications. This risk should be weighed against the potential treatment effects for a balanced prescription decision.
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Launders N, Scolamiero L, Osborn DPJ, Hayes JF. Cancer rates and mortality in people with severe mental illness: Further evidence of lack of parity. Schizophr Res 2022; 246:260-267. [PMID: 35858503 DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2022.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Severe mental illness (SMI) is associated with poorer physical health, however the relationship between SMI and cancer is complex and previous study findings are inconsistent. Low incidence of cancer in those with SMI has been attributed to premature mortality, though evidence for this is lacking. We aimed to investigate the relationship between SMI and cancer incidence and mortality, and to assess the effect of premature mortality on cancer incidence rates. METHODS In this UK-wide matched cohort study using primary care records we calculated incidence and mortality rates of all-cancer, and bowel, lung, breast or prostate cancer, in patients with SMI, compared to matched patients without SMI. We used competing risks regression to account for mortality from other causes. FINDINGS 69,632 patients had an SMI diagnosis. The rate of all-cancer diagnoses was reduced in those with SMI (Hazard ratio (HR):0·95; 95%CI 0·93-0·98) compared to those without SMI, and particularly in those with schizophrenia (HR:0·82; 95%CI 0·77-0·88) compared to those without SMI. When accounting for the competing risk of premature mortality, incidence remained lower only in patients with schizophrenia. All-cause mortality after cancer was increased in the SMI group, and cancer-specific mortality was increased in those with schizophrenia (hazard ratio: 1.96; 95%CI 1.57-2.44). INTERPRETATION Patients with schizophrenia have lower rates of cancer diagnosis but higher all-cause and cancer-specific mortality rates following diagnosis compared to those without SMI. Premature mortality does not explain these differences, suggesting the findings reflect barriers to cancer diagnosis and treatment, which need to be identified and addressed.
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- Naomi Launders
- Division of Psychiatry, UCL, 6th Floor Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7NF, UK.
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- Division of Psychiatry, UCL, 6th Floor Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7NF, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, UCL, 6th Floor Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7NF, UK; Camden and Islington NHS Foundation, Trust, St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way, London NW1 0PE, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, UCL, 6th Floor Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7NF, UK; Camden and Islington NHS Foundation, Trust, St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way, London NW1 0PE, UK
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Chen MH, Tsai SJ, Su TP, Li CT, Lin WC, Cheng CM, Chen TJ, Bai YM. Cancer Risk in Patients With Bipolar Disorder and Unaffected Siblings of Such Patients: A Nationwide Population-Based Study. Int J Cancer 2021; 150:1579-1586. [PMID: 34935135 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.33914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Increasing evidence suggests that patients with bipolar disorder are more likely to develop malignant cancer than is the general population. However, the overall cancer risk in the unaffected siblings of such patients remains unknown. From the National Health Insurance Research Database of Taiwan, 25,356 patients with bipolar disorder, 25,356 age-matched unaffected siblings of patients with bipolar disorder, and 101,422 age-matched controls without severe mental disorders between 1996 and 2010 were enrolled in this study. Patients who developed cancer between the time of enrollment and the end of 2011 were identified. Cancers were divided into 3 subgroups based on the related layer of embryonic development: ectodermal, mesodermal, and endodermal cancers. Patients with bipolar disorder (odds ratio [OR] = 1.22, 95% confidence interval [CI]: [1.06, 1.40]) and unaffected siblings of such patients (OR = 1.17, 95% CI [1.02, 1.34]) had greater risk of developing malignant cancer than did controls. Furthermore, only those aged <50 years, for both patients with bipolar disorder (OR = 1.90, 95% CI [1.38, 2.61]) and unaffected siblings (OR = 1.65, 95% CI [1.19, 2.28]), were more likely to develop the ectodermal cancer, especially breast cancer, than the control group. The associations of bipolar disorder and susceptibility to bipolar disorder with increased cancer risk in the younger population may imply a genetic overlap in neurodevelopment and malignancy pathogenesis. Our findings may encourage clinicians to monitor cancer risk factors and warning sings closely in patients with bipolar disorder and in unaffected siblings of such patients. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Mu-Hong Chen
- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Psychiatry, General Cheng Hsin Hospital
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Family Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Institute of Hospital and Health Care Administration, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Wang L, Li J, Di LJ. Glycogen synthesis and beyond, a comprehensive review of GSK3 as a key regulator of metabolic pathways and a therapeutic target for treating metabolic diseases. Med Res Rev 2021; 42:946-982. [PMID: 34729791 PMCID: PMC9298385 DOI: 10.1002/med.21867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
Glycogen synthase kinase‐3 (GSK3) is a highly evolutionarily conserved serine/threonine protein kinase first identified as an enzyme that regulates glycogen synthase (GS) in response to insulin stimulation, which involves GSK3 regulation of glucose metabolism and energy homeostasis. Both isoforms of GSK3, GSK3α, and GSK3β, have been implicated in many biological and pathophysiological processes. The various functions of GSK3 are indicated by its widespread distribution in multiple cell types and tissues. The studies of GSK3 activity using animal models and the observed effects of GSK3‐specific inhibitors provide more insights into the roles of GSK3 in regulating energy metabolism and homeostasis. The cross‐talk between GSK3 and some important energy regulators and sensors and the regulation of GSK3 in mitochondrial activity and component function further highlight the molecular mechanisms in which GSK3 is involved to regulate the metabolic activity, beyond its classical regulatory effect on GS. In this review, we summarize the specific roles of GSK3 in energy metabolism regulation in tissues that are tightly associated with energy metabolism and the functions of GSK3 in the development of metabolic disorders. We also address the impacts of GSK3 on the regulation of mitochondrial function, activity and associated metabolic regulation. The application of GSK3 inhibitors in clinical tests will be highlighted too. Interactions between GSK3 and important energy regulators and GSK3‐mediated responses to different stresses that are related to metabolism are described to provide a brief overview of previously less‐appreciated biological functions of GSK3 in energy metabolism and associated diseases through its regulation of GS and other functions.
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- Li Wang
- Proteomics, Metabolomics, and Drug Development Core, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Macau, China.,Cancer Center of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Macau, China.,Cancer Center of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Macau, China.,Cancer Center of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Institute of Translational Medicine, University of Macau, Macau, China.,Ministry of Education, Frontiers Science Center for Precision Oncology, University of Macau, Macau, China
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Hsu C, Carvalho AF, Tsai S, Wang L, Tseng P, Lin P, Tu Y, Vieta E, Solmi M, Hung C, Kao H. Lithium concentration and recurrence risk during maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder: Multicenter cohort and meta-analysis. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2021; 144:368-378. [PMID: 34227095 PMCID: PMC8519019 DOI: 10.1111/acps.13346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare differences in efficacy during maintenance treatment for bipolar disorder (BD) according to lithium serum levels. A multicenter retrospective cohort study and a dose-response meta-analysis were conducted. METHODS The cohort study was conducted in Taiwan from 2001 to 2019 to identify patients with euthymic BD according to different serum levels (<0.4, 0.4-0.8, and 0.8-1.2 mmol/L). We adopted adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for time to the recurrence of mood episodes having the <0.4 mmol/L group as the reference group. Moreover, we systematically searched for related articles in major databases before January 31, 2021 (PROSPERO: CRD42021235812). We used random-effects modeling to estimate the dose-response relationships between lithium serum levels and recurrence of mood episodes, which were depicted as odds ratios (ORs) with 95% CIs. RESULTS A total of 1406 participants (cohort: 466; meta-analysis: 940) were included. In the cohort study, the 0.4-0.8 mmol/L group was associated with a significantly lower risk of recurrences (aHR: 0.75), while the 0.8-1.2 mmol/L group had a lower risk without statistical significance (aHR: 0.77). The dose-response meta-analysis showed that with the increase in lithium serum levels, the risk decreased (linear model OR: 0.85, for every 0.1 mmol/L increase; non-linear model OR: 1.00 at 0.0 mmol/L, 0.42 at 0.4 mmol/L, and 0.27 at 0.8 mmol/L). CONCLUSION Although confounding by indication cannot be excluded, the combined results suggest a significant preventative effect on the recurrence of major affective episodes among those with serum levels of 0.4-0.8 mmol/L.
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- Chih‐Wei Hsu
- Department of PsychiatryKaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of MedicineKaohsiungTaiwan,Department of Computer Science and Information EngineeringNational Cheng Kung UniversityTainanTaiwan
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- IMPACT (Innovation in Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Treatment) Strategic Research CentreSchool of MedicineBarwon HealthDeakin UniversityGeelongVICAustralia
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- Department of PsychiatrySchool of MedicineCollege of MedicineTaipei Medical UniversityTaipeiTaiwan,Department of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Research CenterTaipei Medical University HospitalTaipei Medical UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Department of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryKaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of MedicineKaohsiungTaiwan,Department of Chinese MedicineCollege of MedicineChang Gung UniversityTaoyuanTaiwan
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- Prospect Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology & NeurologyKaohsiungTaiwan,Institute of Biomedical SciencesNational Sun Yat‐sen UniversityKaohsiungTaiwan,Department of PsychologyCollege of Medical and Health ScienceAsia UniversityTaichungTaiwan
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- Department of PsychiatryKaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of MedicineKaohsiungTaiwan,Institute for Translational Research in Biomedical SciencesKaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial HospitalKaohsiungTaiwan
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- Institute of Epidemiology & Preventive MedicineCollege of Public HealthNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan,Department of DentistryNational Taiwan University HospitalTaipeiTaiwan
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- Bipolar and Depressive Disorders UnitHospital ClinicIDIBAPSCIBERSAMUniversity of BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain
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- Neurosciences DepartmentUniversity of PaduaPaduaItaly,Neuroscience CentreUniversity of PaduaPaduaItaly
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- Department of PsychiatryKaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of MedicineKaohsiungTaiwan
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- Department of Computer Science and Information EngineeringNational Cheng Kung UniversityTainanTaiwan
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Post RM, Grunze H. The Challenges of Children with Bipolar Disorder. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2021; 57:medicina57060601. [PMID: 34207966 PMCID: PMC8230664 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57060601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Childhood onset bipolar disorder (CO-BD) presents a panoply of difficulties associated with early recognition and treatment. CO-BD is associated with a variety of precursors and comorbidities that have been inadequately studied, so treatment remains obscure. The earlier the onset, the longer is the delay to first treatment, and both early onset and treatment delay are associated with more depressive episodes and a poor prognosis in adulthood. Ultra-rapid and ultradian cycling, consistent with a diagnosis of BP-NOS, are highly prevalent in the youngest children and take long periods of time and complex treatment regimens to achieve euthymia. Lithium and atypical antipsychotics are effective in mania, but treatment of depression remains obscure, with the exception of lurasidone, for children ages 10-17. Treatment of the common comorbid anxiety disorders, oppositional defiant disorders, pathological habits, and substance abuse are all poorly studied and are off-label. Cognitive dysfunction after a first manic hospitalization improves over the next year only on the condition that no further episodes occur. Yet comprehensive expert treatment after an initial manic hospitalization results in many fewer relapses than traditional treatment as usual, emphasizing the need for combined pharmacological, psychosocial, and psycho-educational approaches to this difficult and highly recurrent illness.
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- Robert M. Post
- School of Medicine, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA
- Bipolar Collaborative Network, 5415 W. Cedar Lane, Suite 201-B, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
- Correspondence:
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- Psychiatrie Schwäbisch Hall, Campus ZfPG, 74523 Schwäbisch Hall, Germany;
- Campus Nuremberg-Nord, Paracelsus Medical University, 90419 Nuremberg, Germany
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