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Pawłowski W, Caban M, Lewandowska U. Cancer Prevention and Treatment with Polyphenols: Type IV Collagenase-Mediated Mechanisms. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:3193. [PMID: 39335164 PMCID: PMC11430265 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16183193] [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: 07/29/2024] [Revised: 09/14/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Polyphenols are natural compounds found in many plants and their products. Their high structural diversity bestows upon them a range of anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, proapoptotic, anti-angiogenic, and anti-metastatic properties, and a growing body of research indicates that a polyphenol-rich diet can inhibit cancer development in humans. Polyphenolic compounds may modulate the expression, secretion, or activity of compounds that play a significant role in carcinogenesis, including type IV collagenases, such as matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), by suppressing cellular signaling pathways such as nuclear factor-kappa B. These enzymes are responsible for the degradation of the extracellular matrix, thus promoting the progression of cancer. This review discusses the current state of knowledge concerning the anti-cancer activity of polyphenols, particularly curcumin, resveratrol, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, genistein, and quercetin, with a specific focus on their anti-invasive and anti-metastatic potential, based on the most recent in vitro and in vivo studies. It appears that polyphenols may be valuable options for the chemoprevention and treatment of cancer via the inhibition of MMP-2 and MMP-9 and the suppression of signaling pathways regulating their expression and activity.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 5, 92-215 Lodz, Poland; (W.P.); (M.C.)
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Li QY, Zhu RR, Yu HY, Liu CL, Diao FY, Jiang YQ, Lin YQ, Li XT, Wang WJ. Multifunctional targeting of docetaxel plus bakuchiol micelles in the treatment of invasion and metastasis of ovarian cancer. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:065002. [PMID: 39208838 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad7556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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The invasion and metastasis of tumors pose significant challenges in the treatment of ovarian cancer (OC), making it difficult to cure. One potential treatment approach that has gained attention is the use of matrix metalloproteinase reactive controlled release micelle preparations. In this study, we developed a novel PEG5000-PVGLIG-hyaluronic acid docetaxel/bakuchiol (PP-HA-DTX/BAK) micelles formulation with desirable characteristics such as particle size, narrow polydispersity index, and a ZETA potential of approximately -5 mV. The surface modification with HA facilitates tumor penetration into the tumor interior, while the incorporation of DSPE-PEG2000-PVGLIG-PEG5000helps conceal DSPE-PEG2000-HA, reducing off-target effects and prolonging drug circulation timein vivo. Bothin vitroandin vivoexperiments demonstrated that these micelles effectively inhibit proliferation, invasion, and metastasis of OC cells while promoting apoptosis. Therefore, our findings suggest that PP-HA-DTX/BAK micelles represent a safe and effective therapeutic strategy for treating OC.
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- Qi-Yan Li
- Shandong Institute for Food and Drug Control, Shandong 250101, People's Republic of China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong 250011, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Institute for Food and Drug Control, Shandong 250101, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Institute for Food and Drug Control, Shandong 250101, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Institute for Food and Drug Control, Shandong 250101, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Institute for Food and Drug Control, Shandong 250101, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Institute for Food and Drug Control, Shandong 250101, People's Republic of China
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- Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Dalian 116600, People's Republic of China
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- Shandong Institute for Food and Drug Control, Shandong 250101, People's Republic of China
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Cao D, Lin Y, Lin C, Xu M, Wang J, Zeng Z, Wang P, Li Q, Wang X, Wang W, Luo L, Zhao Y, Shi Y, Gao Z, Kang X, Wang S, Zhang Y, Xu X, Liu SL, Liu H. Cannabidiol Inhibits Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: Role of Gut Microbiome. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2024; 87:1501-1512. [PMID: 38603577 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.3c00782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Epithelial ovarian cancer is among the deadliest gynecological tumors worldwide. Clinical treatment usually consists of surgery and adjuvant chemo- and radiotherapies. Due to the high rate of recurrence and rapid development of drug resistance, the current focus of research is on finding effective natural products with minimal toxic side effects for treating epithelial ovarian tumors. Cannabidiol is among the most abundant cannabinoids and has a non-psychoactive effect compared to tetrahydrocannabinol, which is a key advantage for clinical application. Studies have shown that cannabidiol has antiproliferative, pro-apoptotic, cytotoxic, antiangiogenic, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. However, its therapeutic value for epithelial ovarian tumors remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the effects of cannabidiol on epithelial ovarian tumors and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. The results showed that cannabidiol has a significant inhibitory effect on epithelial ovarian tumors. In vivo experiments demonstrated that cannabidiol could inhibit tumor growth by modulating the intestinal microbiome and increasing the abundance of beneficial bacteria. Western blot assays showed that cannabidiol bound to EGFR/AKT/MMPs proteins and suppressed EGFR/AKT/MMPs expression in a dose-dependent manner. Network pharmacology and molecular docking results suggested that cannabidiol could affect the EGFR/AKT/MMPs signaling pathway.
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- Danli Cao
- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, University of Calgary, Calgary, T2N 4N1, Canada
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- Genomics Research Center (Key Laboratory of Gut Microbiota and Pharmacogenomics of Heilongjiang Province, State-Province Key Laboratory of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Harbin Medical University-University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine Centre for Infection and Genomics, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Translational Medicine Research and Cooperation Center of Northern China, Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150081, People's Republic of China
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Calgary, Calgary, T2N 4N1, Canada
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Tang X, Zhao S, Luo J, Wang B, Wu X, Deng R, Chang K, Chen M. Smart Stimuli-Responsive Spherical Nucleic Acids: Cutting-Edge Platforms for Biosensing, Bioimaging, and Therapeutics. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310732. [PMID: 38299771 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
Abstract
Spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) with exceptional colloidal stability, multiple modularity, and programmability are excellent candidates to address common molecular delivery-related issues. Based on this, the higher targeting accuracy and enhanced controllability of stimuli-responsive SNAs render them precise nanoplatforms with inestimable prospects for diverse biomedical applications. Therefore, tailored diagnosis and treatment with stimuli-responsive SNAs may be a robust strategy to break through the bottlenecks associated with traditional nanocarriers. Various stimuli-responsive SNAs are engineered through the incorporation of multifunctional modifications to meet biomedical demands with the development of nucleic acid functionalization. This review provides a comprehensive overview of prominent research in this area and recent advancements in the utilization of stimuli-responsive SNAs in biosensing, bioimaging, and therapeutics. For each aspect, SNA nanoplatforms that exhibit responsive behavior to both internal stimuli (including sequence, enzyme, redox reactions, and pH) and external stimuli (such as light and temperature) are highlighted. This review is expected to offer inspiration and guidance strategies for the rational design and development of stimuli-responsive SNAs in the field of biomedicine.
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- Xiaoqi Tang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
- College of Pharmacy and Laboratory Medicine, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), 30 Gaotanyan, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, China
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Yuan X, Yang L, Gao J, Mao X, Zhang Y, Yuan W. Identification of a novel matrix metalloproteinases-related prognostic signature in hepatocellular carcinoma. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:8667-8686. [PMID: 38761174 PMCID: PMC11164509 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver cancer worldwide. Cancer cells' local infiltration, proliferation, and spread are mainly influenced by the protein hydrolyzing function of different matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). However, no study has determined the relationship between MMPs and prognostic prediction in HCC. METHODS Expression profiles of mRNA and MMPs-related genes were obtained from publicly available databases. Cox regression and LASSO Cox regression analysis were used to identify and predict MMPs-related prognostic signature and construct predictive models for overall survival (OS). A nomogram was used to validate the accuracy of the prediction model. Drug prediction was performed using the Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer (GDSC) dataset, and single-cell clustering analysis was performed to further understand the significance of the MMPs-related signature. RESULTS A MMPs-related prognostic signature (including RNPEPL1, ADAM15, ADAM18, ADAMTS5, CAD, YME1L1, AMZ2, PSMD14, and COPS6) was identified. Using the median value, HCC patients in the high-risk group showed worse OS than those in the low-risk group. Immune microenvironment analysis showed that patients in the high-risk group had higher levels of M0 and M2 macrophages. Drug sensitivity analysis revealed that the IC50 values of sorafenib, cisplatin, and cytarabine were higher in the high-risk group. Finally, the single-cell cluster analysis results showed that YME1L1 and COPS6 were the major genes expressed in the monocyte cluster. CONCLUSIONS A novel MMPs-related signature can be used to predict the prognosis of HCC. The findings of this research could potentially impact the predictability of the prognosis and treatment of HCC.
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- Xingxing Yuan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Zhang Yali Famous Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert Studio, Harbin, China
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- Department of Hepatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China
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Forma A, Grunwald A, Zembala P, Januszewski J, Brachet A, Zembala R, Świątek K, Baj J. Micronutrient Status and Breast Cancer: A Narrative Review. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4968. [PMID: 38732186 PMCID: PMC11084730 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25094968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, at the same time being one of the most prevalent causes of women's death. Many factors such as alcohol, weight fluctuations, or hormonal replacement therapy can potentially contribute to breast cancer development and progression. Another important factor in breast cancer onset includes micronutrient status. In this narrative review, we analyzed 23 micronutrients and their possible influence on breast cancer onset and progression. Further, the aim of this study was to investigate the impact of micronutrient status on the prevention of breast cancer and its possible influence on various therapeutic pathways. We researched meta-analyses, systemic and narrative reviews, retrospective studies, as well as original studies on human and animal models. The results of these studies indicate a possible correlation between the different levels of micronutrients and a decreased risk of breast cancer as well as a better survival rate. However, further studies are necessary to establish adequate doses of supplementation of the chosen micronutrients and the exact mechanisms of micronutrient impact on breast cancer therapy.
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- Alicja Forma
- Chair and Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8b, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (A.G.); (A.B.)
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- Chair and Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8b, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (A.G.); (A.B.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1A, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Correct, Clinical and Imaging Anatomy, Chair of Fundamental Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 4, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (J.J.); (K.Ś.); (J.B.)
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- Chair and Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8b, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (A.G.); (A.B.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Wóycickiego 1/3, 01-938 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Correct, Clinical and Imaging Anatomy, Chair of Fundamental Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 4, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (J.J.); (K.Ś.); (J.B.)
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- Department of Correct, Clinical and Imaging Anatomy, Chair of Fundamental Sciences, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 4, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (J.J.); (K.Ś.); (J.B.)
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Xie T, Guo J, Wang W. The Long Noncoding RNA Gall Bladder Cancer-Associated Suppressor of Pyruvate Carboxylase Inhibits the Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion of Colorectal Cancer Cells and Induces Their Apoptosis. Biochem Genet 2024:10.1007/s10528-024-10786-6. [PMID: 38609669 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-024-10786-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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This study aimed to determine the role of the long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) gall bladder cancer-associated suppressor of pyruvate carboxylase (SOD2-1) in the progression of colorectal cancer (CRC). A total of 23 pairs of specimens, including CRC tissues and adjacent normal tissues, were collected, and the expression of lncRNA SOD2-1 (lnc-SOD2-1) was measured. lnc-SOD2-1 function was examined using HCT15 and HCT116 cells. A lnc-SOD2-1 overexpression vector was designed and transfected into both cell lines. MTS and colony formation assays were used to determine cell viability. Flow cytometry and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end-labeling assays were performed to measure apoptosis. Cell migration and invasion were evaluated using the Transwell assay. Migration and invasion markers were validated using quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and western blot analysis. The results indicated that the expression of lnc-SOD2-1 was downregulated in CRC tissues. lnc-SOD2-1 overexpression evidently decreased cell viability and led to the formation of fewer cell colonies. lnc-SOD2-1 overexpression induced ~ twofold higher apoptosis than the control group. lnc-SOD2-1 overexpression reduced the proportion of migratory and invasive cells to 50% and 75% of the control group, respectively. lnc-SOD2-1 overexpression significantly decreased the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -9. In conclusion, lnc-SOD2-1 may act as a tumor suppressor that inhibits the proliferation, migration, and invasion of CRC cells and induces their apoptosis.
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- Tingting Xie
- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, No.250 Changgang East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, 510260, China.
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Çınar İ, Gıdık B, Dirican E. Determination of anti-cancer effects of Nigella sativa seed oil on MCF7 breast and AGS gastric cancer cells. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:491. [PMID: 38578469 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09453-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the cytotoxic, apoptotic, invasion, metastasis, and heat shock proteins (HSPs) effects of N. sativa oil on breast and gastric cancer cells. METHODS We assessed the cytotoxic and apoptotic effects of various concentrations of N. sativa oil (10-50-100-200 µg/mL) on MCF7 breast cancer and AGS, an adenocarcinoma of the gastric cell line, at 24, 48 and 72 h using the MTT test. Additionally, the expression of the Caspase-3, BCL2/Bax, MMP2-9 and HSP60-70 gene was examined using RT-PCR in cell lines treating with N. sativa. RESULTS The MTT experiments demonstrate that N. sativa has a time and dose-dependent inhibitory effect on the proliferation of MCF7 and AGS cancer cells. The vitality rates of MCF7 and AGS cells treated with N. sativa were 77.04-67.50% at 24 h, 65.28-39.14% at 48 h, and 48.95-32.31% at 72 h. The doses of 100 and 200 µg/mL were shown to be the most effective on both cancer cells. RT-PCR analysis revealed that N. sativa oil extract increased caspase-3 levels in both cell lines at higher concentrations and suppressed BCL2/Bax levels. Exposure of MCF7 and AGS cell lines to N. sativa caused a significant decrease in the expression of MMP2-9 and HSP60-70 genes over time, particularly at a dosage of 200 µg/mL compared to the control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that N. sativa oil has a dose-dependent effect on cytotoxicity and the expression of apoptotic, heat shock proteins, and matrix metalloproteinases genes in breast and gastric cancer.
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- İrfan Çınar
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Kastamonu University, Kastamonu, Turkey
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- Department of Organic Farming Management, Bayburt University, Bayburt, 69000, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Bilecik Şeyh Edabali University, Bilecik, Turkey.
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Islam MT, Jang NH, Lee HJ. Natural Products as Regulators against Matrix Metalloproteinases for the Treatment of Cancer. Biomedicines 2024; 12:794. [PMID: 38672151 PMCID: PMC11048580 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12040794] [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: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Cancers are currently the major cause of mortality in the world. According to previous studies, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have an impact on tumor cell proliferation, which could lead to the onset and progression of cancers. Therefore, regulating the expression and activity of MMPs, especially MMP-2 and MMP-9, could be a promising strategy to reduce the risk of cancers. Various studies have tried to investigate and understand the pathophysiology of cancers to suggest potent treatments. In this review, we summarize how natural products from marine organisms and plants, as regulators of MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression and enzymatic activity, can operate as potent anticancer agents.
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- Md. Towhedul Islam
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail 1902, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
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Wongsawatkul O, Buachan P, Jaisin Y, Busarakumtragul P, Chainakul S, Watanapokasin R, Prachayasittikul V, Prachayasittikul S, Ruchirawat S, Prachayasittikul V. Effects of barakol from Cassia siamea on neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cell line: A potential combined therapy with doxorubicin. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24694. [PMID: 38318050 PMCID: PMC10839565 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Management of neuroblastoma is challenging because of poor response to drugs, chemotherapy resistance, high relapse, and treatment failures. Doxorubicin is a potent anticancer drug commonly used for neuroblastoma treatment. However, doxorubicin induces considerable toxicities, particularly those caused by oxidative-related damage. To minimize drug-induced adverse effects, the combined use of anticancer drugs with natural-derived compounds possessing antioxidant properties has become an interesting treatment strategy. Barakol is a major compound found in Cassia siamea, an edible plant with antioxidant and anticancer properties. Therefore, barakol could potentially be used in combination with doxorubicin to synergize the anticancer effect, while minimizing the oxidative-related toxicities. Herein, the potential of barakol (0.0043-43.0 μM) to synergize the anticancer effect of low-dose doxorubicin (0.5 and 1.0 μM) was investigated. Results indicated that barakol could enhance the cytotoxic effect of low-dose doxorubicin by affecting the cell viability of the treated cells. Furthermore, the co-treatment with barakol and low-dose doxorubicin decreased the levels of intracellular ROS when compared with the control. Moreover, the antimetastatic effect of the barakol itself was studied through its ability to inhibit metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) activity and prevent cell migration. Results revealed that the barakol inhibited MMP-3 activity and prevented cell migration in time- and dose-dependent manners. Additionally, barakol was a non-cytotoxic agent against the normal tested cell line (MRC-5), which suggested its selectivity and safety. Taken together, barakol could be a promising compound to be further developed for combination treatment with low-dose doxorubicin to improve therapeutic effectiveness but decrease drug-induced toxicities. The inhibitory effects of barakol on MMP-3 activity and cancer cell migration also supported its potential to be developed as an antimetastatic agent.
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- Orapin Wongsawatkul
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Applied Technology, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
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- Center for Research Innovation and Biomedical Informatics, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Center for Research Innovation and Biomedical Informatics, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
- Program in Chemical Sciences, Chulabhorn Graduate Institute, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
- Center of Excellence on Environmental Health and Toxicology (EHT), Commission on Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Applied Technology, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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Silva RMGD, Alves CP, Barbosa FC, Santos HH, Adão KM, Granero FO, Figueiredo CCM, Figueiredo CR, Nicolau-Junior N, Silva LP. Antioxidant, antitumoral, antimetastatic effect and inhibition of collagenase enzyme activity of Eleutherine bulbosa (Dayak onion) extract: In vitro, in vivo and in silico approaches. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 318:117005. [PMID: 37544339 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117005] [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: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Eleutherine bulbosa (Mill.) Urb., known in Brazil as "marupazinho", is a medicinal plant native to the Amazon region. The bulbs of this species are traditionally used in the form of tea or consumed in natura (salads) for the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, breast cancer, and female fertility. It has been reported that this species possess cytotoxic compounds with anticancer action and limited underlying mechanisms. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to analyze extract of E. bulbosa bulbs and evaluate antioxidant activity, antitumor and antimetastatic effects against murine B16F10-Nex2 melanoma cells, and collagenase inhibitory activity by in vitro, in vivo, and in silico approaches. MATERIALS AND METHODS Determination of total polyphenols, flavonoids and anthocyanins content were performed. In addition, high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS) was carried out to identify phytoconstituents from extract. Antioxidant evaluation was performed using DPPH radical scavenging, ferric ion reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), Thiobarbituric acid reactive species (TBARS) and nitric oxide (NO) tests. Antitumoral and antimetastatic activities of extract on murine B16F10-Nex2 melanoma cells were determined and inhibitory activity on collagenase was evaluated. Molecular interactions between compounds and DNA or collagenase was evaluated by molecular docking analyses. RESULTS Phytochemical evaluation demonstrated the presence of polyphenols, flavonoids and anthocyanins, and HPLC-MS identified the major presence of eleutherin, isoeleutherin and eleutherinol. Antioxidant evaluation showed that the extract present significant activity in all methods evaluated. In silico assay demonstrated interaction between bioactive compounds and DNA or collagenase. In addition, extract exhibited antitumor and antimetastatic actions promoted by melanoma cells and showed collagenase inhibitory activity. CONCLUSIONS The results showed that E. bulbosa bulb extract contains bioactive compounds as flavonoids, anthocyanins and quinones of which may be responsible for the antioxidant, antitumor, antimetastatic and collagenase enzyme inhibitory activity observed in this study by in vivo, in vitro and in silico bioassays.
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- Regildo Márcio Gonçalves da Silva
- School of Sciences, Humanities and Languages, Department of Biotechnology, Laboratory of Phytotherapic and Natural Products, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Assis, São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Chemistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- School of Sciences, Humanities and Languages, Department of Biotechnology, Laboratory of Phytotherapic and Natural Products, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Assis, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Sciences, Humanities and Languages, Department of Biotechnology, Laboratory of Phytotherapic and Natural Products, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Assis, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Sciences, Humanities and Languages, Department of Biotechnology, Laboratory of Phytotherapic and Natural Products, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Assis, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Sciences, Humanities and Languages, Department of Biotechnology, Laboratory of Phytotherapic and Natural Products, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Assis, São Paulo, Brazil
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- University of Turku, Head of Medical Immuno Oncology Research Group Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland
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- Laboratory of Molecular Modeling, Institute of Biotechnology, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Ge F, Zeng C, Wang J, Liu X, Zheng C, Zhang H, Yang L, Yang B, Zhu H, He Q. Cancer-associated fibroblasts drive early pancreatic cancer cell invasion via the SOX4/MMP11 signalling axis. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:166852. [PMID: 37633471 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2023.166852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is characterized by abundant cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), early perineural invasion (PNI) and microvascular invasion (MVI). However, the differentiation trajectories and underlying molecular mechanisms of CAFs in PDAC early invasion have not been fully elucidated. In this study, we integrated and reanalysed single-cell data from the National Geoscience Data Centre (NGDC) database and confirmed that myofibroblast-like CAFs (myCAFs) mediated epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT) and enhanced the invasion abilities of PDAC cells by secreting regulators of angiogenesis and metastasis. Furthermore, we constructed a differentiation trajectory of CAFs and revealed that reprogramming from iCAFs to myCAFs was associated with poor prognosis. Mechanistically, SOX4 was aberrantly activated in myCAFs, which promoted the secretion of MMP11 and eventually induced early cancer cell invasion. Together, our results provide a comprehensive transcriptomic overview of PDAC patients with early invasion and reveal the intercellular crosstalk between myCAFs and cancer cells, which suggests potential targets for early invasion PDAC therapy.
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- Fujing Ge
- Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Agriculture & Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Innovation Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Diagnosis and Individualized Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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- Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anti-Cancer Drug Research, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Pinheiro LCL, Pereira ÉR, Francelino AL, Guembarovski AFML, Fuganti PE, de Oliveira KB, Miqueloto CA, Serpeloni JM, Guembarovski RL. Metalloproteinase 9 immunostaining profile is positively correlated with tumor grade, extraprostatic extension and biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer. Pathol Res Pract 2024; 253:155024. [PMID: 38113764 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.155024] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Metastasis is the main problem in the treatment of prostate cancer (PCa), and for it to occur, proteolytic enzymes must remodel the extracellular matrix (ECM) surrounding the tumor. The most important group of enzymes with this action include the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which act on various substrates cleaving ECM components. The present study aimed to evaluate the protein immunostaining profiles of matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) and 9 (MMP-9) in PCa Brazilian patients using the indirect immunohistochemical methodology. The tissue samples (n = 178), 60 from malignant tumor, 58 from adjacent non-tumor, and 60 from ECM, were evaluated according to the immunostaining intensity. The malignant tumor cytoplasmic MMP-2 immunostaining was more intense than in ECM (p = 0.001), but it did not correlate with any clinical-pathological parameter. The MMP-9 staining was similar in tumor cytoplasm, adjacent non-tumor cytoplasm and ECM, but showed significant positive correlations with ISUP grade (p = 0.044; Tau=0.249), extraprostatic extension (p = 0.025; Tau=0.309), and biochemical recurrence (p = 0.048; Tau=0.306). A significant positive correlation was also observed between MMP-2 and MMP-9 in all cell compartments analyzed. Although further research is warranted to elucidate the precise mechanisms underlying these observations, our findings suggest MMP-9 as a promising candidate marker for tissue invasion that could be used in predicting the progression and prognosis of PCa.
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- Laís Capelasso Lucas Pinheiro
- Laboratory of Mutagenesis and Oncogenetics, Department of General Biology, Londrina State University, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Mutagenesis and Oncogenetics, Department of General Biology, Londrina State University, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Mutagenesis and Oncogenetics, Department of General Biology, Londrina State University, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Immunology, Department of Pathological Sciences, Londrina State University, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Extracellular Matrix, Department of General Biology, Londrina State University, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Mutagenesis and Oncogenetics, Department of General Biology, Londrina State University, Londrina, PR, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Mutagenesis and Oncogenetics, Department of General Biology, Londrina State University, Londrina, PR, Brazil.
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Ma Q, Chen F, Liu Y, Wu K, Bu Z, Qiu C, Neamati N, Lu T. Integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analysis reveals Guizhi-Fuling Wan inhibiting STAT3-EMT in ovarian cancer progression. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:116016. [PMID: 38128180 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.116016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ovarian cancer (OC) is the most lethal gynecological malignancy. Frequent peritoneal dissemination is the main cause of low survival rate. Guizhi-Fuling Wan (GZFL) is a classical traditional Chinese herbal formula that has been clinically used for treating ovarian cancer with good outcome. However, its therapeutic mechanism for treating OC has not been clearly elucidated. PURPOSE We aim to elucidate the potential mechanisms of GZFL in treating OC with a focus on STAT3 signaling pathway. METHODS In vivo efficacy of GZFL was assessed using an OC xenograft mouse model. Proteomics analysis in OC cells and RNA-seq analysis in mice tumors were performed to fully capture the translational and transcriptional signature of GZFL. Effects of GZFL on proliferation, spheroid formation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) were assessed using wildtype and STAT3 knockout OC cells in vitro. STAT3 activation and transcription activity, hypoxia and EMT-related protein expression were assessed to validate the biological activity of GZFL. RESULTS GZFL suppresses tumor growth with a safety profile in mice, while prevents cell growth, spheroid formation and accumulates ROS in a STAT3-dependent manner in vitro. GZFL transcriptionally and translationally affects genes involved in inflammatory signaling, EMT, cell migration, and cellular hypoxic stress response. In depth molecular study confirmed that GZFL-induced cytotoxicity and EMT suppression in OC cells are directly corelated to inhibition of STAT3 activation and transcription activity. CONCLUSION Our study provides the first evidence that GZFL inhibits OC progression through suppressing STAT3-EMT signaling. These results will further support its potential clinical use in OC.
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- Qihong Ma
- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2800, USA
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
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Elmetwalli A, Nageh A, Youssef AI, Youssef M, Ahmed MAER, Noreldin AE, El-Sewedy T. Ammonia scavenger and glutamine synthetase inhibitors cocktail in targeting mTOR/β-catenin and MMP-14 for nitrogen homeostasis and liver cancer. Med Oncol 2023; 41:38. [PMID: 38157146 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-023-02250-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The glutamine synthetase (GS) facilitates cancer cell growth by catalyzing de novo glutamine synthesis. This enzyme removes ammonia waste from the liver following the urea cycle. Since cancer development is associated with dysregulated urea cycles, there has been no investigation of GS's role in ammonia clearance. Here, we demonstrate that, although GS expression is increased in the setting of β-catenin oncogenic activation, it is insufficient to clear the ammonia waste burden due to the dysregulated urea cycle and may thus be unable to prevent cancer formation. In vivo study, a total of 165 male Swiss albino mice allocated in 11 groups were used, and liver cancer was induced by p-DAB. The activity of GS was evaluated along with the relative expression of mTOR, β-catenin, MMP-14, and GS genes in liver samples and HepG2 cells using qRT-PCR. Moreover, the cytotoxicity of the NH3 scavenger phenyl acetate (PA) and/or GS-inhibitor L-methionine sulfoximine (MSO) and the migratory potential of cells was assessed by MTT and wound healing assays, respectively. The Swiss target prediction algorithm was used to screen the mentioned compounds for probable targets. The treatment of the HepG2 cell line with PA plus MSO demonstrated strong cytotoxicity. The post-scratch remaining wound area (%) in the untreated HepG2 cells was 2.0%. In contrast, the remaining wound area (%) in the cells treated with PA, MSO, and PA + MSO for 48 h was 61.1, 55.8, and 78.5%, respectively. The combination of the two drugs had the greatest effect, resulting in the greatest decrease in the GS activity, β-catenin, and mTOR expression. MSO and PA are both capable of suppressing mTOR, a key player in the development of HCC, and MMP-14, a key player in the development of HCC. PA inhibited the MMP-14 enzyme more effectively than MSO, implying that PA might be a better way to target HCC as it inhibited MMP-14 more effectively than MSO. A large number of abnormal hepatocytes (5%) were found to be present in the HCC mice compared to mice in the control group as determined by the histopathological lesions scores. In contrast, PA, MSO, and PA + MSO showed a significant reduction in the hepatic lesions score either when protecting the liver or when treating the liver. The molecular docking study indicated that PA and MSO form a three-dimensional structure with NF-κB and COX-II, blocking their ability to promote cancer and cause gene mutations. PA and MSO could be used to manipulate GS activities to modulate ammonia levels, thus providing a potential treatment for ammonia homeostasis.
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- Alaa Elmetwalli
- Department of Clinical Trial Research Unit and Drug Discovery, Egyptian Liver Research Institute and Hospital (ELRIAH), Mansoura, Egypt.
- Microbiology Division, Higher Technological Institute of Applied Health Sciences, Egyptian Liver Research Institute and Hospital (ELRIAH), Mansoura, Egypt.
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- Fertility and Assisted Reproductive Techniques Unit, International Teaching Hospital, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Applied Medical Chemistry, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Histochemistry and Cell Biology, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Military Medical Academy, Alexandria Armed Forces Hospitals, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cytology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, 22511, Egypt
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- Department of Applied Medical Chemistry, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Samaržija I. The Potential of Extracellular Matrix- and Integrin Adhesion Complex-Related Molecules for Prostate Cancer Biomarker Discovery. Biomedicines 2023; 12:79. [PMID: 38255186 PMCID: PMC10813710 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12010079] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Prostate cancer is among the top five cancer types according to incidence and mortality. One of the main obstacles in prostate cancer management is the inability to foresee its course, which ranges from slow growth throughout years that requires minimum or no intervention to highly aggressive disease that spreads quickly and resists treatment. Therefore, it is not surprising that numerous studies have attempted to find biomarkers of prostate cancer occurrence, risk stratification, therapy response, and patient outcome. However, only a few prostate cancer biomarkers are used in clinics, which shows how difficult it is to find a novel biomarker. Cell adhesion to the extracellular matrix (ECM) through integrins is among the essential processes that govern its fate. Upon activation and ligation, integrins form multi-protein intracellular structures called integrin adhesion complexes (IACs). In this review article, the focus is put on the biomarker potential of the ECM- and IAC-related molecules stemming from both body fluids and prostate cancer tissue. The processes that they are involved in, such as tumor stiffening, bone turnover, and communication via exosomes, and their biomarker potential are also reviewed.
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- Ivana Samaržija
- Laboratory for Epigenomics, Division of Molecular Medicine, Ruđer Bošković Institute, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Baghy K, Ladányi A, Reszegi A, Kovalszky I. Insights into the Tumor Microenvironment-Components, Functions and Therapeutics. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17536. [PMID: 38139365 PMCID: PMC10743805 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242417536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Similarly to our healthy organs, the tumor tissue also constitutes an ecosystem. This implies that stromal cells acquire an altered phenotype in tandem with tumor cells, thereby promoting tumor survival. Cancer cells are fueled by abnormal blood vessels, allowing them to develop and proliferate. Tumor-associated fibroblasts adapt their cytokine and chemokine production to the needs of tumor cells and alter the peritumoral stroma by generating more collagen, thereby stiffening the matrix; these processes promote epithelial-mesenchymal transition and tumor cell invasion. Chronic inflammation and the mobilization of pro-tumorigenic inflammatory cells further facilitate tumor expansion. All of these events can impede the effective administration of tumor treatment; so, the successful inhibition of tumorous matrix remodeling could further enhance the success of antitumor therapy. Over the last decade, significant progress has been made with the introduction of novel immunotherapy that targets the inhibitory mechanisms of T cell activation. However, extensive research is also being conducted on the stromal components and other cell types of the tumor microenvironment (TME) that may serve as potential therapeutic targets.
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- Kornélia Baghy
- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary;
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- Department of Surgical and Molecular Pathology and the National Tumor Biology Laboratory, National Institute of Oncology, 1122 Budapest, Hungary;
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA;
- Department of Pathology, Forensic and Insurance Medicine, Semmelweis University, 1091 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary;
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Vo HVT, Nguyen YT, Kim N, Lee HJ. Vitamin A, D, E, and K as Matrix Metalloproteinase-2/9 Regulators That Affect Expression and Enzymatic Activity. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:17038. [PMID: 38069361 PMCID: PMC10707015 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242317038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Fat-soluble vitamins (vitamin A, D, E, and K) assume a pivotal role in maintaining human homeostasis by virtue of their enzymatic functions. The daily inclusion of these vitamins is imperative to the upkeep of various physiological processes including vision, bone health, immunity, and protection against oxidative stress. Current research highlights fat-soluble vitamins as potential therapeutics for human diseases, especially cancer. Fat-soluble vitamins exert their therapeutic effects through multiple pathways, including regulation of matrix metalloproteinases' (MMPs) expression and enzymatic activity. As MMPs have been reported to be involved in the pathology of various diseases, such as cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders, regulating the expression and/or activity of MMPs could be considered as a potent therapeutic strategy. Here, we summarize the properties of fat-soluble vitamins and their potential as promising candidates capable of effectively modulating MMPs through multiple pathways to treat human diseases.
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- Ha Vy Thi Vo
- Department of Chemistry Education, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Chemistry, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Chemistry, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Republic of Korea;
- Kongju National University Institute of Science Education, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Republic of Korea
- Kongju National University’s Physical Fitness for Health Research Lab (KNUPFHR), Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Republic of Korea
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Gonzalez-Avila G, Sommer B, Flores-Soto E, Aquino-Galvez A. Hypoxic Effects on Matrix Metalloproteinases' Expression in the Tumor Microenvironment and Therapeutic Perspectives. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16887. [PMID: 38069210 PMCID: PMC10707261 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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The tumor microenvironment (TME) is characterized by an acidic pH and low oxygen concentrations. Hypoxia induces neoplastic cell evasion of the immune surveillance, rapid DNA repair, metabolic reprogramming, and metastasis, mainly as a response to the hypoxic inducible factors (HIFs). Likewise, cancer cells increase matrix metalloproteinases' (MMPs) expression in response to TME conditions, allowing them to migrate from the primary tumor to different tissues. Since HIFs and MMPs are augmented in the hypoxic TME, it is easy to consider that HIFs participate directly in their expression regulation. However, not all MMPs have a hypoxia response element (HRE)-HIF binding site. Moreover, different transcription factors and signaling pathways activated in hypoxia conditions through HIFs or in a HIF-independent manner participate in MMPs' transcription. The present review focuses on MMPs' expression in normal and hypoxic conditions, considering HIFs and a HIF-independent transcription control. In addition, since the hypoxic TME causes resistance to anticancer conventional therapy, treatment approaches using MMPs as a target alone, or in combination with other therapies, are also discussed.
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- Georgina Gonzalez-Avila
- Laboratorio de Oncología Biomédica, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Calzada de Tlalpan 4502, Col. Sección XVI, Tlalpan, Ciudad de México 14080, Mexico
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- Departamento de Investigación en Hiperreactividad Bronquial, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Calzada de Tlalpan 4502, Col. Sección XVI, Tlalpan, Ciudad de México 14080, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Biología Molecular, Departamento de Fibrosis Pulmonar, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Calzada de Tlalpan 4502, Col. Sección XVI, Tlalpan, Ciudad de México 14080, Mexico;
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Zhang YZ, Li MZ, Wang GX, Wang DW. Bibliometric analysis of the global research status and trends of mechanotransduction in cancer. World J Clin Oncol 2023; 14:518-534. [PMID: 38059188 PMCID: PMC10696219 DOI: 10.5306/wjco.v14.i11.518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The development of cancer is thought to involve the dynamic crosstalk between the tumor cells and the microenvironment they inhabit. Such crosstalk is thought to involve mechanotransduction, a process whereby the cells sense mechanical cues such as stiffness, and translate these into biochemical signals, which have an impact on the subsequent cellular activities. Bibliometric analysis is a statistical method that involves investigating different aspects (including authors' names and affiliations, article keywords, journals and citations) of large volumes of literature. Despite an increase in mechanotransduction-related research in recent years, there are currently no bibliometric studies that describe the global status and trends of mechanotransduction-related research in the cancer field. AIM To investigate the global research status and trends of mechanotransduction in cancer from a bibliometric viewpoint. METHODS Literature on mechanotransduction in cancer published from January 1, 1900 to December 31, 2022 was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. Excel and GraphPad software carried out the statistical analysis of the relevant author, journal, organization, and country information. The co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and keyword burst analysis were visualized with VOSviewer and CiteSpace. RESULTS Of 597 publications from 745 institutions in 45 countries were published in 268 journals with 35510 citation times. With 270 articles, the United States is a well-established global leader in this field, and the University of California system, the most productive (n = 36) and influential institution (n = 4705 citations), is the most highly active in collaborating with other organizations. Cancers was the most frequent publisher with the highest H-index. The most productive researcher was Valerie M. Weaver, with 10 publications. The combined analysis of concurrent and burst keywords revealed that the future research hotspots of mechanotransduction in cancer were related to the plasma membrane, autophagy, piezo1/2, heterogeneity, cancer diagnosis, and post-transcriptional modifications. CONCLUSION Mechanotransduction-related cancer research remains a hot topic. The United States is in the leading position of global research on mechano-oncology after almost 30 years of investigations. Research group cooperations exist but remain largely domestic, lacking cross-national communications. The next big topic in this field is to explore how the plasma membrane and its localized mechanosensor can transduce mechanical force through post-transcriptional modifications and thereby participate in cellular activity regulations and cancer development.
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- Yi-Zhan Zhang
- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Endocrine Glucose & Lipids Metabolism and Brain Aging, Ministry of Education, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Endocrine Glucose & Lipids Metabolism and Brain Aging, Ministry of Education, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
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- Shandong Innovation Center of Intelligent Diagnosis, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250013, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
- Key Laboratory of Endocrine Glucose & Lipids Metabolism and Brain Aging, Ministry of Education, Jinan 250021, Shandong Province, China
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Hong JW, Yu Y, Wang LS, Li Z, Zhang R, Wang Q, Ding Z, Zhang JP, Zhang MR, Xu LC. BMP4 Regulates EMT to be Involved in non-Syndromic Cleft lip With or Without Palate. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2023; 60:1462-1473. [PMID: 35702016 DOI: 10.1177/10556656221105762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE In the previous study, we identified bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4) responsible for non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCL/P). We aimed to elucidate the effects and mechanisms of BMP4 on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) through Smad1 signaling pathway to be involved in NSCL/P. METHODS The human oral epidermoid carcinoma cells (KBs) were transfected with plasmids or small interfering RNA (siRNA) to build the models. The migration of the cells was evaluated by transwell assay. Western blotting and quantitative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) were used to detect the expressions of BMP4, E-cadherin, N-cadherin, EMT-related transcription factors snal1 and snal2, matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2), MMP9, Smad1, and phosphorylated Smad1. RESULTS In the overexpression group, the migration number of cells was increased significantly. The protein expression of E-cadherin was decreased significantly, while the protein expression level of the N-cadherin was increased significantly. The protein and mRNA expressions of MMP2, MMP9, snal1, and snal2 were significantly higher. The expression level of Smad1 was not significantly changed, while the phosphorylation of Smad1 was significantly increased. In the BMP4-siRNA group, the migrating number cells was significantly decreased. The protein expression of E-cadherin was increased significantly, while the expression of N-cadherin was significantly decreased. The protein and mRNA expressions of MMP2, MMP9, snal1, and snal2 were significantly lower than that of the control group. The expressions of Smad1 and phosphorylation of Smad1 were not significantly changed. CONCLUSIONS BMP4 enhances cell migration and promotes cell EMT through Smad1 signaling pathway. Abnormal BMP4 mediates migration and EMT through other relevant signaling pathways resulting in NSCL/P. The study provides new insight into the mechanisms of NSCL/P associated with BMP4.n.
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- Jia-Wei Hong
- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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Islam MM, Takeyama N. Role of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Health and Disease Pathophysiology: Recent Insights and Advances. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15805. [PMID: 37958788 PMCID: PMC10649138 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Neutrophils are the principal trouper of the innate immune system. Activated neutrophils undergo a noble cell death termed NETosis and release a mesh-like structure called neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) as a part of their defensive strategy against microbial pathogen attack. This web-like architecture includes a DNA backbone embedded with antimicrobial proteins like myeloperoxidase (MPO), neutrophil elastase (NE), histones and deploys in the entrapment and clearance of encountered pathogens. Thus NETs play an inevitable beneficial role in the host's protection. However, recent accumulated evidence shows that dysregulated and enhanced NET formation has various pathological aspects including the promotion of sepsis, pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic, nephrological, thrombotic, autoimmune, pregnancy, and cancer diseases, and the list is increasing gradually. In this review, we summarize the NET-mediated pathophysiology of different diseases and focus on some updated potential therapeutic approaches against NETs.
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- Md Monirul Islam
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Aichi Medical University, Aichi 480-1195, Japan
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), Chattogram 4202, Bangladesh
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Aichi Medical University, Aichi 480-1195, Japan
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Duan X, Tian H, Zheng S, Zhu J, Li C, He B, Li L, Jiang H, Lu S, Feng Y, Bentley GT, Zhang W, Huang C, Gao W, Xie N, Xie K. Photothermal-Starvation Therapy Nanomodulator Capable of Inhibiting Colorectal Cancer Recurrence and Metastasis by Energy Metabolism Reduction. Adv Healthc Mater 2023; 12:e2300968. [PMID: 37543843 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202300968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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The recurrence and metastasis of colorectal cancer (CRC) have been considered as a severe challenge in clinical treatment. Recent studies have demonstrated that matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and lactate can promote local tumor angiogenesis, recurrence, and metastasis. The expression of MMPs is highly dependent on energy metabolism, and lactate is considered an alternative energy source for tumor proliferation and metastasis. Therefore, using a rational approach, a photothermal-starvation therapy nanomodulator that can reduce energy metabolism to suppress CRC recurrence and metastasis is designed. To design a suitable nanomodulator, glucose oxidase (GOX), indocyanine green (IR820), and α-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid (CHC) into nanoparticles by a coassembly method are combined. The photothermal properties of IR820 provide the appropriate temperature and oxygen supply for the enzymatic reaction of GOX to promote intracellular glucose consumption. CHC inhibits the expression of monocarboxylate transporter 1 (MCT1), the transporter of lactic acid into cells, and also reduces oxygen consumption and promotes the GOX reaction. Additionally, altering adenosine triphosphate synthesis to block heat shock proteins expression can be an effective means to prevent IR820-mediated photothermal therapy resistance. Thus, this dual photothermal-starvation therapy nanomodulator efficiently suppresses the recurrence and metastasis of CRC by depleting intracellular nutrients.
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- Xirui Duan
- Department of Oncology, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610044, China
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- Department of Oncology, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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- Department of Oncology, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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- Department of Oncology, Peoples Hospital of Xinjin, Chengdu, 611430, China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences and State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, University and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Chengdu, 610075, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, 315010, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University School of Medicine, Ningbo, 315010, China
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- Department of Oncology, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, 100215, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610044, China
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- Clinical Genetics Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital & Clinical Medical College of Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Oncology, Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China
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de la Torre-Rubio E, Muñoz-Moreno L, Bajo AM, Arias-Pérez MS, Cuenca T, Gude L, Royo E. Carbohydrate effect of novel arene Ru(II) phenanthroline-glycoconjugates on metastatic biological processes. J Inorg Biochem 2023; 247:112326. [PMID: 37478778 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2023.112326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
Abstract
Novel water-soluble half-sandwich ruthenium(II) polypyridyl-glycoconjugates [Ru(p-cymene)Cl{N-(1,10-phenanthroline-5-yl)-β-glycopyranosylamine}][Cl] (glycopyranosyl = d-glucopyranosyl (1), D-mannopyranosyl (2), L-rhamnopyranosyl (3) and l-xylopyranosyl (4)) have been synthesized and fully characterized. Their behaviour in water under physiological conditions has been studied by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, revealing their hydrolytic stability. Interactions of the novel compounds with duplex-deoxiribonucleic acid (dsDNA) were investigated by different techniques and the results indicate that, under physiological pH and saline conditions, the metal glycoconjugates bind DNA in the minor groove and/or through external, electrostatic interactions, and by a non-classical, partial intercalation mechanism in non-saline phosphate buffered solution. Effects of compounds 1-4 on cell viability have been assessed in vitro against two human cell lines (androgen-independent prostate cancer PC-3 and non-tumorigenic prostate RWPE-1), showing moderate cytotoxicities, with IC50 values higher than those found for free ligands [N-(1,10-phenanthroline-5-yl)-β-glycopyranosylamine] (glycopyranosyl = d-glucopyranosyl (a), D-mannopyranosyl (b), L-rhamnopyranosyl (c) and l-xylopyranosyl (d)) or corresponding metal-aglycone. Cell viability was assayed in the presence and absence of the glucose transporters (GLUTs) inhibitor [N4-{1-(4-cyanobenzyl)-5-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl}-7-fluoroquinoline-2,4-dicarboxamide] (BAY-876), and the results point to a negligible impact of the inhibition of GLUTs on the cytotoxicity caused by Ru(II) compounds 1-4. Remarkably, glycoconjugates 1-4 potently affect the migration pattern of PC-3 cells, and the wound healing assay evidence that the presence of the carbohydrate and the Ru(II) center is a requisite for the anti-migratory activity observed in these novel derivatives. In addition, derivatives 1-4 strongly affect the matrix metalloproteinase MMP-9 activities of PC-3 cells, while proMMP-2 and especially proMMP-9 were influenced to a much lesser extent.
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- Elena de la Torre-Rubio
- Universidad de Alcalá, Instituto de Investigación Química "Andrés M. del Río" (IQAR), Departamento de Química Orgánica y Química Inorgánica, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Departamento de Biología de Sistemas, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Departamento de Biología de Sistemas, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Instituto de Investigación Química "Andrés M. del Río" (IQAR), Departamento de Química Orgánica y Química Inorgánica, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Instituto de Investigación Química "Andrés M. del Río" (IQAR), Departamento de Química Orgánica y Química Inorgánica, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Instituto de Investigación Química "Andrés M. del Río" (IQAR), Departamento de Química Orgánica y Química Inorgánica, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad de Alcalá, Instituto de Investigación Química "Andrés M. del Río" (IQAR), Departamento de Química Orgánica y Química Inorgánica, 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.
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Gong T, Li Y, Feng L, Xu Q, Dai G, Li M, Wang Y, Liu S. SNHG25 promotes colorectal cancer metastasis by regulating MMP2. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:10105-10116. [PMID: 37751586 PMCID: PMC10599716 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
Abstract
LncRNA has been shown to play an important role in tumors, but the functions of most lncRNAs in colorectal cancer is not clear. By analyzing the transcriptome data of tumor tissues and adjacent tissues, we identified the lncRNA profiles that were abnormally expressed in colorectal cancer and selected the abnormally highly expressed lncRNA SNHG25 for further study. The functional assays showed that after knocking down SNHG25, the metastatic ability of colorectal cancer cells was significantly reduced. Western blot and immunofluorescence assays showed that inhibiting SNHG25 would affect the expression of Vimentin and E-Cadherin. In terms of mechanism, the results of RNA pull down assays, RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assays and dual luciferase reporter assays showed that SNHG25 could promote MMP2 expression by adsorbing miR-296-3p. In addition, chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays and promoter luciferase reporter assays revealed that PAX5 could activate the transcription of SNHG25 in colorectal cancer cells. Our study proved that SNHG25 acts a pro-metastasis role in colorectal cancer, enriching the theory of the functions of lncRNA in colorectal cancer.
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- Tao Gong
- Oncology, Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Oncology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 211198, China
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- Interventional Radiology Department, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital and Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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- Oncology, Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Colorectal Surgery, Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Oncology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
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Serda M, Korzuch J, Dreszer D, Krzykawska-Serda M, Musioł R. Interactions between modified fullerenes and proteins in cancer nanotechnology. Drug Discov Today 2023; 28:103704. [PMID: 37453461 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2023.103704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
Abstract
Fullerenes have numerous properties that fill the gap between small molecules and nanomaterials. Several types of chemical reaction allow their surface to be ornamented with functional groups designed to change them into 'ideal' nanodelivery systems. Improved stability, and bioavailability are important, but chemical modifications can render them practically soluble in water. 'Buckyball' fullerene scaffolds can interact with many biological targets and inhibit several proteins essential for tumorigeneses. Herein, we focus on the inhibitory properties of fullerene nanomaterials against essential proteins in cancer nanotechnology, as well as the use of dedicated proteins to improve the bioavailability of these promising nanomaterials.
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- Maciej Serda
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland.
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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Yablecovitch D, Mahajna H, Horesh N, Katz E, Picard O, Yavzori M, Fudim E, Saker T, Ben-Horin S, Laish I. Serum matrix metalloproteinase-7: a potential biomarker in patients with Lynch Syndrome. Mol Biol Rep 2023; 50:7471-7477. [PMID: 37480510 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08614-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The expression of tissue and serum matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) was shown to be elevated both in colon cancer and dysplastic lesions. We aimed to evaluate, for the first time, its role as a diagnostic marker in Lynch syndrome (LS) carriers, a hereditary syndrome with predisposition to colon cancer. METHODS This was a case control study. Baseline serum MMP-7 levels were determined by ELISA in 40 colon cancer patients, 62 LS-carriers and 60 healthy controls. Retrieved data from medical files included demographics, background diseases, clinical data regarding tumor characteristics and genetic data. We assessed the association of serum MMP-7 levels with different variables in the study cohort using linear regression model adjusted for potential confounders. RESULTS In crude analysis, serum MMP-7 levels were significantly higher in colon cancer group compared to LS-carriers and controls [median (IQR) 4.1 ng/ml (2.7-6.0), 2.3 ng/ml (1.7-3.1), 2.5 ng/ml (1.5-3.7), respectively; p value - p < 0.001) while there was no difference between the two last groups (p value = 0.583). However, after adjusting for age and gender, LS-carriers' patients had 18% higher concentrations of serum MMP-7 compared to healthy controls (p value = 0.037), while colon cancer patients had 50% higher serum MMP-7 level in comparison to healthy controls (p value < 0.001). Additionally, age was positively associated with higher serum MMP-7 levels across all study groups (r = 0.67, p value < 0.001). In contrast, no correlation was observed between serum MMP-7 and either tumor staging and gene mutation. CONCLUSIONS Age-adjusted serum MMP-7 levels in asymptomatic LS carriers are higher than its levels in healthy population. While in colon cancer, MMP-7 higher level probably reflects the tumor burden and may have a prognostic effect, its significance and clinical applicability as a biomarker for tumorigenesis in LS is less clear and should be elucidated.
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- Doron Yablecovitch
- Institute of Gastroenterology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel.
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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- Institute of Gastroenterology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantations B/C, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantations B/C, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Institute of Gastroenterology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Institute of Gastroenterology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Institute of Gastroenterology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Shalvata Mental Health Center, Hod Hasharon, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Institute of Gastroenterology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Institute of Gastroenterology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Liu J, Feng H, Wang D, Wang Y, Luo J, Xu S, Zhao F, Qin G. HOXA13 promotes the proliferation, migration, and invasion of nasopharyngeal carcinoma HNE1 cells by upregulating the expression of Snail and MMP-2. Sci Rep 2023; 13:12978. [PMID: 37563232 PMCID: PMC10415404 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40041-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Homeobox A13 (HOXA13) has been verified as an oncogen in some malignancies. However, its role in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is still unclear. This study aims to explore the role of HOXA13 in NPC and its underlying mechanism. The mRNA expression of HOXA13 in NPC was obtained from the GSE53819 and GSE64634 datasets in the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. MTT, colony formation and transwell assays and xenograft tumour models were used to investigate the effects of HOXA13 on NPC HNE1 cells in vitro and in vivo. The expression of HOXA13, epithelial-mesenchymal transition-transcription factor (EMT-TF) Snail and matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP-2) was detected by immunohistochemistry, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) and Western blotting. The results showed that HOXA13 was upregulated in NPC. Silencing HOXA13 suppressed the proliferation, migration, and invasion of HNE1 cells, which inhibited tumour growth, while overexpression of HOXA13 induced the opposite effects. In addition, the expression of Snail and MMP-2 at the transcriptional and protein levels was associated with the expression of HOXA13. In summary, our results suggest that HOXA13 plays a role as a cancer-promoting gene in NPC. The underlying mechanism may be related to the upregulation of Snail and MMP-2.
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- Jinping Liu
- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, NO: 25, Taiping Street, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, NO: 25, Taiping Street, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, NO: 25, Taiping Street, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, NO: 25, Taiping Street, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The First People's Hospital of Yibin, Yibin, 644000, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, NO: 25, Taiping Street, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, NO: 25, Taiping Street, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, NO: 25, Taiping Street, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, 646000, China.
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Almutairi S, Kalloush HM, Manoon NA, Bardaweel SK. Matrix Metalloproteinases Inhibitors in Cancer Treatment: An Updated Review (2013-2023). Molecules 2023; 28:5567. [PMID: 37513440 PMCID: PMC10384300 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28145567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are identifiable members of proteolytic enzymes that can degrade a wide range of proteins in the extracellular matrix (ECM). MMPs can be categorized into six groups based on their substrate specificity and structural differences: collagenases, gelatinases, stromelysins, matrilysins, metalloelastase, and membrane-type MMPs. MMPs have been linked to a wide variety of biological processes, such as cell transformation and carcinogenesis. Over time, MMPs have been evaluated for their role in cancer progression, migration, and metastasis. Accordingly, various MMPs have become attractive therapeutic targets for anticancer drug development. The first generations of broad-spectrum MMP inhibitors displayed effective inhibitory activities but failed in clinical trials due to poor selectivity. Thanks to the evolution of X-ray crystallography, NMR analysis, and homology modeling studies, it has been possible to characterize the active sites of various MMPs and, consequently, to develop more selective, second-generation MMP inhibitors. In this review, we summarize the computational and synthesis approaches used in the development of MMP inhibitors and their evaluation as potential anticancer agents.
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- Shriefa Almutairi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
- Department of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan
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Nel J, Elkhoury K, Velot É, Bianchi A, Acherar S, Francius G, Tamayol A, Grandemange S, Arab-Tehrany E. Functionalized liposomes for targeted breast cancer drug delivery. Bioact Mater 2023; 24:401-437. [PMID: 36632508 PMCID: PMC9812688 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Despite the exceptional progress in breast cancer pathogenesis, prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment strategies, it remains a prominent cause of female mortality worldwide. Additionally, although chemotherapies are effective, they are associated with critical limitations, most notably their lack of specificity resulting in systemic toxicity and the eventual development of multi-drug resistance (MDR) cancer cells. Liposomes have proven to be an invaluable drug delivery system but of the multitudes of liposomal systems developed every year only a few have been approved for clinical use, none of which employ active targeting. In this review, we summarize the most recent strategies in development for actively targeted liposomal drug delivery systems for surface, transmembrane and internal cell receptors, enzymes, direct cell targeting and dual-targeting of breast cancer and breast cancer-associated cells, e.g., cancer stem cells, cells associated with the tumor microenvironment, etc.
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- Janske Nel
- Université de Lorraine, LIBio, F-54000, Nancy, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IMoPA, F-54000, Nancy, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IMoPA, F-54000, Nancy, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, LCPM, F-54000, Nancy, France
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, 06030, USA
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Li Q, Liu X, Yan C, Zhao B, Zhao Y, Yang L, Shi M, Yu H, Li X, Luo K. Polysaccharide-Based Stimulus-Responsive Nanomedicines for Combination Cancer Immunotherapy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2206211. [PMID: 36890780 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Cancer immunotherapy is a promising antitumor approach, whereas nontherapeutic side effects, tumor microenvironment (TME) intricacy, and low tumor immunogenicity limit its therapeutic efficacy. In recent years, combination immunotherapy with other therapies has been proven to considerably increase antitumor efficacy. However, achieving codelivery of the drugs to the tumor site remains a major challenge. Stimulus-responsive nanodelivery systems show controlled drug delivery and precise drug release. Polysaccharides, a family of potential biomaterials, are widely used in the development of stimulus-responsive nanomedicines due to their unique physicochemical properties, biocompatibility, and modifiability. Here, the antitumor activity of polysaccharides and several combined immunotherapy strategies (e.g., immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, or photothermal therapy) are summarized. More importantly, the recent progress of polysaccharide-based stimulus-responsive nanomedicines for combination cancer immunotherapy is discussed, with the focus on construction of nanomedicine, targeted delivery, drug release, and enhanced antitumor effects. Finally, the limitations and application prospects of this new field are discussed.
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- Qiuxia Li
- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- Innovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- School of Intelligent Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611137, China
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- Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, University of Macau, Taipa, Macao SAR, 999078, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 611130, China
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Geisler HC, Safford HC, Mitchell MJ. Rational Design of Nanomedicine for Placental Disorders: Birthing a New Era in Women's Reproductive Health. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2300852. [PMID: 37191231 PMCID: PMC10651803 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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The placenta is a transient organ that forms during pregnancy and acts as a biological barrier, mediating exchange between maternal and fetal circulation. Placental disorders, such as preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, placenta accreta spectrum, and gestational trophoblastic disease, originate in dysfunctional placental development during pregnancy and can lead to severe complications for both the mother and fetus. Unfortunately, treatment options for these disorders are severely lacking. Challenges in designing therapeutics for use during pregnancy involve selectively delivering payloads to the placenta while protecting the fetus from potential toxic side effects. Nanomedicine holds great promise in overcoming these barriers; the versatile and modular nature of nanocarriers, including prolonged circulation times, intracellular delivery, and organ-specific targeting, can control how therapeutics interact with the placenta. In this review, nanomedicine strategies are discussed to treat and diagnose placental disorders with an emphasis on understanding the unique pathophysiology behind each of these diseases. Finally, prior study of the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying these placental disorders has revealed novel disease targets. These targets are highlighted here to motivate the rational design of precision nanocarriers to improve therapeutic options for placental disorders.
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- Hannah C. Geisler
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, USA
- Penn Institute for RNA Innovation, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, USA
- Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, USA
- Institute for Immunology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, USA
- Cardiovascular Institute, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19014, USA
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, USA
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Du J, Li Y, Su Y, Zhi W, Zhang J, Zhang C, Wang J, Deng W, Zhao S. LncRNA Pnky Positively Regulates Neural Stem Cell Migration by Modulating mRNA Splicing and Export of Target Genes. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2023; 43:1199-1218. [PMID: 35748966 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-022-01241-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Directed migration of neural stem cells (NSCs) is critical for embryonic neurogenesis and the healing of neurological injuries. The long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) Pnky has been reported to regulate neuronal differentiation of NSCs by interacting with PTBP1. However, its regulatory effect on NSC migration remains to be determined. Herein, we identified that Pnky is also a key regulator of NSC migration in mice, as underscored by the finding that Pnky silencing suppressed but Pnky overexpression promoted the in vitro migration of both C17.2 and NE4C murine NSCs. Additionally, in vivo cell tracking demonstrated that Pnky depletion attenuated but Pnky overexpression facilitated the migration of NE4C cells in the spinal canal after transplantation via injection into the spinal canal. Mechanistically, Pnky regulated the expression of a core set of critical regulators that direct NSC migration, including MMP2, MMP9, Connexin43, Paxillin, AKT, ERK, and P38MAPK. Using catRAPID, a web server for large-scale prediction of protein-RNA interactions, the splicing factors U2AF1 and U2AF1L4, as well as the mRNA export adaptors SARNP, Aly/Ref, and THOC7, were predicted to interact strongly with Pnky. Further investigations using colocalization and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assays confirmed the direct binding of Pnky to U2AF1, SARNP, Aly/Ref, and THOC7. Transcriptomic profiling revealed that as many as 5319 differential splicing events of 3848 genes, which were highly enriched in focal adhesion, PI3K-Akt and MAPK signaling pathways, were affected by Pnky depletion. The predominant subtype of differential splicing by Pnky depletion is intron retention, followed by alternative 5' and 3' splice sites and mutually exclusive exons. Moreover, Pnky knockdown substantially blocked but Pnky overexpression facilitated the export of MMP2, Paxillin, AKT, p38MAPK, and other mRNAs to the cytosol. Collectively, our data showed that through interacting with U2AF1, SARNP, Aly/Ref, and THOC7, Pnky couples and modulates the splicing and export of target mRNAs, which consequently controlling NSC migration. These findings provide a possible theoretical basis of NSC migration regulation.
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- Jiannan Du
- College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430065, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430065, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430065, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430065, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430065, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430065, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430065, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430065, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Life Science and Health, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430065, People's Republic of China.
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Cao Y, Zhou L, Fang Z, Zou Z, Zhao J, Zuo X, Li G. Application of functional peptides in the electrochemical and optical biosensing of cancer biomarkers. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:3383-3398. [PMID: 36808189 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc06824a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Early screening and diagnosis are the most effective ways to prevent the occurrence and progression of cancers, thus many biosensing strategies have been developed to achieve economic, rapid, and effective detection of various cancer biomarkers. Recently, functional peptides have been gaining increasing attention in cancer-related biosensing due to their advantageous features of a simple structure, ease of synthesis and modification, high stability, and good biorecognition, self-assembly and antifouling capabilities. Functional peptides can not only act as recognition ligands or enzyme substrates for the selective identification of different cancer biomarkers but also function as interfacial materials or self-assembly units to improve the biosensing performances. In this review, we summarize the recent advances in functional peptide-based biosensing of cancer biomarkers according to the used techniques and the roles of peptides. Particular attention is focused on the use of electrochemical and optical techniques, both of which are the most commonly used techniques in the field of biosensing. The challenges and promising prospects of functional peptide-based biosensors in clinical diagnosis are also discussed.
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- Yue Cao
- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China.
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China.
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Nanomedicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China.
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Organ Repair, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, P. R. China.
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Wang L, Xie H, Zhou X, Lin Y, Qin Y, Yang J, Zhao J, Li G. An electrochemical biosensor to identify the phenotype of aggressive breast cancer cells. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:3890-3893. [PMID: 36916831 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc00611e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Identifying the phenotype of aggressive breast cancer (BC) cells is vital for the effectiveness of surgical intervention and standard-of-care therapy. HER-2 is overexpressed in aggressive BC and MMP-2 is a crucial indicator of invasiveness and metastasis of BC, so we have proposed an electrochemical biosensor in this work to identify the phenotype of aggressive BC cells via detection of HER-2 together with MMP-2 by designing a dual-trapping peptide and a metal organic framework (MOF)-based probe. Specifically, the designed peptide contains both a HER-2 recognition sequence and MMP-2-specific substrate, while the MOF-based probe (AuNPs@HRP@ZIF-8), prepared by loading horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) on ZIF-8, can also combine with the peptide. Consequently, sensitive and specific detection of both HER-2 and MMP-2 can be achieved in the wide range from 50 fg mL-1 to 50 ng mL-1 and 10 fg mL-1 to 10 ng mL-1, respectively, and the biosensor can distinguish HER-2+ BC cells and evaluate the invasion capability, which might be extended to provide a method for the accurate identification of tumor features in BC subtypes.
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- Lin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China.
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- Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life Science, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China. .,Center for Molecular Recognition and Biosensing, School of Life Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China.
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Hu J, Yang Q, Yue Z, Liao B, Cheng H, Li W, Zhang H, Wang S, Tian Q. Emerging advances in engineered macrophages for tumor immunotherapy. Cytotherapy 2023; 25:235-244. [PMID: 36008206 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2022.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Macrophages are versatile antigen-presenting cells. Recent studies suggest that engineered modifications of macrophages may confer better tumor therapy. Genetic engineering of macrophages with specific chimeric antigen receptors offers new possibilities for treatment of solid tumors and has received significant attention. In vitro gene editing of macrophages and infusion into the body can inhibit the immunosuppressive effect of the tumor microenvironment in solid tumors. This strategy is flexible and can be applied to all stages of cancer treatment. In contrast, nongenetic engineering tools are used to block relevant signaling pathways in immunosuppressive responses. In addition, macrophages can be loaded with drugs and engineered into cellular drug delivery systems. Here, we analyze the effect of the chimeric antigen receptor platform on macrophages and other existing engineering modifications of macrophages, highlighting their status, challenges and future perspectives. Indeed, our analyses show that new approaches in the treatment of solid tumors will likely exploit macrophages, an innate immune cell.
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- Jing Hu
- College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines, Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Peng K, Zhang Y, Liu D, Chen J. MMP2 is a immunotherapy related biomarker and correlated with cancer-associated fibroblasts infiltrate in melanoma. Cancer Cell Int 2023; 23:26. [PMID: 36788565 PMCID: PMC9930295 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-023-02862-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mounting evidence supports that matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) are highly associated with tumor progression and that targeting MMPs may overcome the barrier of immune suppression. Among these, whether MMP2 functions as an immunosuppressive role in melanoma, remains unclear. METHODS The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis 2 (GEPIA2) databases were used to assess the prognosis of MMP2 in melanoma, after which Tumor immune estimation resource (TIMER) was used to explore the relationship between MMP2 expression and cancer associated fibroblasts (CAFs) infiltration. Finally, we evaluated the efficacy of MMP2 inhibitor on CAFs infiltration and immunotherapy using a mouse melanoma model. RESULTS In general, the expression of MMP2, MMP13, MMP16, MMP17 and MMP25 were significantly associated with skin cutaneous melanoma (SKCM) patients prognosis, among which MMP2 low expression benefited patients the most. Especially, the overall survival (OS) of BRAF mutation patients with high MMP2 expression was significantly lower than the MMP2 low expression group, but there was no significant difference in BRAF wild-type patients. KEGG and GO enrichment analysis indicated that MMP2 related genes were mostly associated with extracellular structure organization, collagen-containing extracellular matrix and extracellular matrix structural constituent. Furthermore, in almost all cancers, MMP2 expression was positively correlated with CAFs infiltration. MMP2 inhibitor works synergistically with PD-1 antibody and induces tumor regression in a mouse melanoma model, which is dependent on decreased CAFs infiltration. CONCLUSIONS This suggests that MMP2 plays a vital role in the regulation of CAFs infiltration, potentially participating in immunotherapy response, and thus representing a valuable target of immunotherapy in melanoma.
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- Kunwei Peng
- grid.412534.5Guangdong Provincial Education Department Key Laboratory of Nano-Immunoregulation Tumour Microenvironment, Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, No. 250 Changgang East Road, Guangzhou, 510260 Guangdong People’s Republic of China
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- grid.79703.3a0000 0004 1764 3838Department of Infectious Diseases, Guangzhou First People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong People’s Republic of China
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- grid.412534.5Department of General Practice, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Provincial Education Department Key Laboratory of Nano-Immunoregulation Tumour Microenvironment, Department of Medical Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, No. 250 Changgang East Road, Guangzhou, 510260, Guangdong, People's Republic of China. .,Translational Medicine Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, No. 250 Changgang East Road, Guangzhou, 510260, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Development of potent nanosized carbonic anhydrase inhibitor for targeted therapy of hypoxic solid tumors. Int J Pharm 2023; 631:122537. [PMID: 36572260 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Overexpression of two carbonic anhydrase (CA) isoforms, CA IX and XII, in several hypoxic solid tumors provides an extracellular hypoxic microenvironment, interferes with extra- and intracellular pH regulation, thus favoring hypoxic tumor cell survival, proliferation and metastasis. In the current study, a selective inhibitor for human CA isoforms IX and XII (isatin-bearing sulfonamide, WEG-104), was incorporated into nanosized spherical niosomes at high encapsulation efficiency to allow for an enhanced and sustained antitumor activity. In vivo, administration of WEG-104 that is either free (10 mg/kg) or loaded into niosomes (5 mg/kg) into a mice model of Ehrlich ascites solid tumor resulted in comparable efficacy in terms of reduction of tumor weight and volume. Administration of WEG-104-loaded niosomes (10 mg/kg) exhibited superior antitumor activity compared to the free drug, evidenced by reduced tumor weight and volume, marked reduction in the activity of CA IX and XII, and suppression of HIF-1α and MMP-2. Moreover, prominent increase of caspase 3 and pronounced decrease in VEGF immune expression were observed in the treated animals. Hence, loading of molecularly designed compounds that targets CAs in hypoxic solid tumors into nanosized delivery systems provided an auspicious strategy for limiting solid tumor progression and malignancy.
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He L, Kang Q, Chan KI, Zhang Y, Zhong Z, Tan W. The immunomodulatory role of matrix metalloproteinases in colitis-associated cancer. Front Immunol 2023; 13:1093990. [PMID: 36776395 PMCID: PMC9910179 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1093990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are an important class of enzymes in the body that function through the extracellular matrix (ECM). They are involved in diverse pathophysiological processes, such as tumor invasion and metastasis, cardiovascular diseases, arthritis, periodontal disease, osteogenesis imperfecta, and diseases of the central nervous system. MMPs participate in the occurrence and development of numerous cancers and are closely related to immunity. In the present study, we review the immunomodulatory role of MMPs in colitis-associated cancer (CAC) and discuss relevant clinical applications. We analyze more than 300 pharmacological studies retrieved from PubMed and the Web of Science, related to MMPs, cancer, colitis, CAC, and immunomodulation. Key MMPs that interfere with pathological processes in CAC such as MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-7, MMP-9, MMP-10, MMP-12, and MMP-13, as well as their corresponding mechanisms are elaborated. MMPs are involved in cell proliferation, cell differentiation, angiogenesis, ECM remodeling, and the inflammatory response in CAC. They also affect the immune system by modulating differentiation and immune activity of immune cells, recruitment of macrophages, and recruitment of neutrophils. Herein we describe the immunomodulatory role of MMPs in CAC to facilitate treatment of this special type of colon cancer, which is preceded by detectable inflammatory bowel disease in clinical populations.
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- Luying He
- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, Macao SAR, China,*Correspondence: Zhangfeng Zhong, ; Wen Tan,
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- School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China,*Correspondence: Zhangfeng Zhong, ; Wen Tan,
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Mei K, Chen Z, Wang Q, Luo Y, Huang Y, Wang B, Gu R. The role of intestinal immune cells and matrix metalloproteinases in inflammatory bowel disease. Front Immunol 2023; 13:1067950. [PMID: 36733384 PMCID: PMC9888429 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1067950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has become globally intractable. MMPs play a key role in many inflammatory diseases. However, little is known about the role of MMPs in IBD. In this study, IBD expression profiles were screened from public Gene Expression Omnibus datasets. Functional enrichment analysis revealed that IBD-related specific functions were associated with immune pathways. Five MMPS-related disease markers, namely MMP-9, CD160, PTGDS, SLC26A8, and TLR5, were selected by machine learning and the correlation between each marker and immune cells was evaluated. We then induced colitis in C57 mice using sodium dextran sulfate and validated model construction through HE staining of the mouse colon. WB and immunofluorescence experiments confirmed that the expression levels of MMP-9, PTGDS, SLC26A8, and CD160 in colitis were significantly increased, whereas that of TLR5 were decreased. Flow cytometry analysis revealed that MMPs regulate intestinal inflammation and immunity mainly through CD8 in colitis. Our findings reveal that MMPs play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of IBD and are related to the infiltration of immune cells, suggesting that MMPs may promote the development of IBD by activating immune infiltration and the immune response. This study provides insights for further studies on the occurrence and development of IBD.
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- Kun Mei
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China,Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Jiangsu Province Hospital on Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China,Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Nanjing Hospital of Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China,*Correspondence: Renjun Gu, ; Bin Wang, ; Yan Huang,
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, China,*Correspondence: Renjun Gu, ; Bin Wang, ; Yan Huang,
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China,School of Chinese Medicine & School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China,*Correspondence: Renjun Gu, ; Bin Wang, ; Yan Huang,
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Nguyen YT, Kim N, Lee HJ. Metal Complexes as Promising Matrix Metalloproteinases Regulators. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24021258. [PMID: 36674771 PMCID: PMC9861486 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24021258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Nowadays, cancers and dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease, are the most fatal causes of death. Many studies tried to understand the pathogenesis of those diseases clearly and develop a promising way to treat the diseases. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been reported to be involved in the pathology of cancers and AD through tumor cell movement and amyloid degradation. Therefore, control of the levels and actions of MMPs, especially MMP-2 and MMP-9, is necessary to care for and/or cure cancer and AD. Various molecules have been examined for their potential application as regulators of MMPs expression and activity. Among the molecules, multiple metal complexes have shown advantages, including simple synthesis, less toxicity and specificity toward MMPs in cancer cells or in the brain. In this review, we summarize the recent studies and knowledge of metal complexes (e.g., Pt-, Ru-, Au-, Fe-, Cu-, Ni-, Zn-, and Sn-complexes) targeting MMPs and their potentials for treating and/or caring the most fatal human diseases, cancers and AD.
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- Yen Thi Nguyen
- Department of Chemistry, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (N.K.); (H.J.L.)
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (N.K.); (H.J.L.)
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Li QZ, Zhou ZR, Hu CY, Li XB, Chang YZ, Liu Y, Wang YL, Zhou XW. Recent advances of bioactive proteins/polypeptides in the treatment of breast cancer. Food Sci Biotechnol 2023; 32:265-282. [PMID: 36619215 PMCID: PMC9808697 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-022-01233-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Proteins do not only serve as nutrients to fulfill the demand for food, but also are used as a source of bioactive proteins/polypeptides for regulating physical functions and promoting physical health. Female breast cancer has the highest incidence in the world and is a serious threat to women's health. Bioactive proteins/polypeptides exert strong anti-tumor effects and exhibit inhibition of multiple breast cancer cells. This review discussed the suppressing effects of bioactive proteins/polypeptides on breast cancer in vitro and in vivo, and their mechanisms of migration and invasion inhibition, apoptosis induction, and cell cycle arrest. This may contribute to providing a basis for the development of bioactive proteins/polypeptides for the treatment of breast cancer. Graphical abstract
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- Qi-Zhang Li
- National “111” Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Cooperative Innovation Center of Industrial Fermentation (Ministry of Education & Hubei Province), School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, No.28, Nanli Road, Wuhan, 430068 Hubei People’s Republic of China
- School of Agriculture and Biology, and Engineering Research Center of Cell & Therapeutic Antibody, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 People’s Republic of China
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- National “111” Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Cooperative Innovation Center of Industrial Fermentation (Ministry of Education & Hubei Province), School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, No.28, Nanli Road, Wuhan, 430068 Hubei People’s Republic of China
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- National “111” Center for Cellular Regulation and Molecular Pharmaceutics, Key Laboratory of Fermentation Engineering (Ministry of Education), Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Microbiology, Cooperative Innovation Center of Industrial Fermentation (Ministry of Education & Hubei Province), School of Food and Biological Engineering, Hubei University of Technology, No.28, Nanli Road, Wuhan, 430068 Hubei People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Computational Science and Technology, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006 People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, and Engineering Research Center of Cell & Therapeutic Antibody, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 People’s Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, and Engineering Research Center of Cell & Therapeutic Antibody, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 People’s Republic of China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, and Engineering Research Center of Cell & Therapeutic Antibody, Ministry of Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240 People’s Republic of China
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Xu Y, Ren B, Wang M. HIF-1α contributes to metastasis in choriocarcinoma by regulating DEC1 expression. CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL ONCOLOGY : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FEDERATION OF SPANISH ONCOLOGY SOCIETIES AND OF THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE OF MEXICO 2022; 25:1641-1649. [PMID: 36575343 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-022-03055-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To elucidate the underlying mechanism of HIF-1α in migration and invasion of choriocarcinoma. METHODS Cell proliferation was determined by CCK-8 assay when cell invasion was detected by transwell assay. The protein expression was detected by western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and qPCR assay. RESULT HIF-1α was shown to be strongly expressed in both clinical tumour tissues and cell lines in choriocarcinoma. When HIF-1α was efficiently knocked down in JEG3 cells, the proliferation rate was reduced by approximately 50% and the number of cells that migrated through the transwell insert was greatly decreased. The cell invasion rate was also significantly reduced. Moreover, typical markers of epithelial-mesenchymal transition such as E-cadherin, were increased, while vimentin and α-SMA were decreased after HIF-1α knockdown. In contrast, overexpression of DEC1 reversed the effects of HIF-1α knockdown. Cell proliferation, migration, and invasion were partially recovered. The level of E-cadherin was decreased, while the level of vimentin and α-SMA was increased. In addition, the level of β-catenin and LEF1 was downregulated after HIF-1α knockdown. The expression of MMP2 and MMP9 also declined. However, overexpression of DEC1 after HIF-1α knockdown partially reversed the expression pattern of these molecules. CONCLUSION HIF-1α contributed to EMT and metastasis through activation of canonical β-catenin signalling in choriocarcinoma and this process was dependent on DEC1. This study provides a new mechanism of HIF-1α in choriocarcinoma and suggests that intervention with DEC1 might be a promising therapeutic choice for choriocarcinoma.
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- Yihui Xu
- Medical Research & Laboratory Diagnostic Center, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 105 Jiefang Road, Jinan, 250013, China
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- Department of Acupuncture & Massage, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250013, China
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- Medical Research & Laboratory Diagnostic Center, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 105 Jiefang Road, Jinan, 250013, China.
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Gonzalez-Molina J, Moyano-Galceran L, Single A, Gultekin O, Alsalhi S, Lehti K. Chemotherapy as a regulator of extracellular matrix-cell communication: Implications in therapy resistance. Semin Cancer Biol 2022; 86:224-236. [PMID: 35331851 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2022.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The development of most solid cancers, including pancreatic, breast, lung, liver, and ovarian cancer, involves a desmoplastic reaction: a process of major remodeling of the extracellular matrix (ECM) affecting the ECM composition, mechanics, and microarchitecture. These properties of the ECM influence key cancer cell functions, including treatment resistance. Furthermore, emerging data show that various chemotherapeutic treatments lead to alterations in ECM features and ECM-cell communication. Here, we summarize the current knowledge around the effects of chemotherapy on both the ECM remodeling and ECM-cell signaling and discuss the implications of these alterations on distinct mechanisms of chemoresistance. Additionally, we provide an overview of current therapeutic strategies and ongoing clinical trials utilizing anti-cancer drugs to target the ECM-cell communication and explore the future challenges of these strategies.
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- Jordi Gonzalez-Molina
- Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
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Zhou W, Jia Y, Liu Y, Chen Y, Zhao P. Tumor Microenvironment-Based Stimuli-Responsive Nanoparticles for Controlled Release of Drugs in Cancer Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:2346. [PMID: 36365164 PMCID: PMC9694300 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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With the development of nanomedicine technology, stimuli-responsive nanocarriers play an increasingly important role in antitumor therapy. Compared with the normal physiological environment, the tumor microenvironment (TME) possesses several unique properties, including acidity, high glutathione (GSH) concentration, hypoxia, over-expressed enzymes and excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are closely related to the occurrence and development of tumors. However, on the other hand, these properties could also be harnessed for smart drug delivery systems to release drugs specifically in tumor tissues. Stimuli-responsive nanoparticles (srNPs) can maintain stability at physiological conditions, while they could be triggered rapidly to release drugs by specific stimuli to prolong blood circulation and enhance cancer cellular uptake, thus achieving excellent therapeutic performance and improved biosafety. This review focuses on the design of srNPs based on several stimuli in the TME for the delivery of antitumor drugs. In addition, the challenges and prospects for the development of srNPs are discussed, which can possibly inspire researchers to develop srNPs for clinical applications in the future.
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- Weixin Zhou
- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Molecular Therapeutics and New Drug Development, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200065, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Medical Ultrasound, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
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Hölzen L, Syré K, Mitschke J, Brummer T, Miething C, Reinheckel T. Degradome-focused RNA interference screens to identify proteases important for breast cancer cell growth. Front Oncol 2022; 12:960109. [PMID: 36313646 PMCID: PMC9598039 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.960109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Proteases are known to promote or impair breast cancer progression and metastasis. However, while a small number of the 588 human and 672 murine protease genes have been extensively studied, others were neglected. For an unbiased functional analysis of all genome-encoded proteases, i.e., the degradome, in breast cancer cell growth, we applied an inducible RNA interference library for protease-focused genetic screens. Importantly, these functional screens were performed in two phenotypically different murine breast cancer cell lines, including one stem cell-like cell line that showed phenotypic plasticity under changed nutrient and oxygen availability. Our unbiased genetic screens identified 252 protease genes involved in breast cancer cell growth that were further restricted to 100 hits by a selection process. Many of those hits were supported by literature, but some proteases were novel in their functional link to breast cancer. Interestingly, we discovered that the environmental conditions influence the degree of breast cancer cell dependency on certain proteases. For example, breast cancer stem cell-like cells were less susceptible to depletion of several mitochondrial proteases in hypoxic conditions. From the 100 hits, nine proteases were functionally validated in murine breast cancer cell lines using individual knockdown constructs, highlighting the high reliability of our screens. Specifically, we focused on mitochondrial processing peptidase (MPP) subunits alpha (Pmpca) and beta (Pmpcb) and discovered that MPP depletion led to a disadvantage in cell growth, which was linked to mitochondrial dysfunction.
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- Lena Hölzen
- Institute of Molecular Medicine and Cell Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partner Site Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany
- Faculty of Biology, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine and Cell Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Translational Cell Research, Department of Internal Medicine I - Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine and Cell Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partner Site Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany
- Center for Biological Signaling Studies BIOSS, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Freiburg (CCCF), University Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partner Site Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany
- Center for Translational Cell Research, Department of Internal Medicine I - Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Freiburg (CCCF), University Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine and Cell Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) Partner Site Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany
- Center for Biological Signaling Studies BIOSS, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Amira A, K'tir H, Aouf Z, Khaldi T, Bentoumi H, Khattabi L, Zerrouki R, Ibrahim‐Ouali M, Aouf N. One‐Pot Microwave‐Assisted Synthesis, in Vitro Anti‐inflammatory Evaluation and Computer‐Aided Molecular Design of Novel Sulfamide‐Containing Bisphosphonates Derivatives. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202201889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Aϊcha Amira
- Department of Chemistry Applied Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Bioorganic Chemistry Group Badji Mokhtar University -Annaba, Box 12 Annaba 23000 Algeria
- National Higher School of Mines and Metallurgy-Amar Laskri- Annaba Algeria
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- Department of Chemistry Applied Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Bioorganic Chemistry Group Badji Mokhtar University -Annaba, Box 12 Annaba 23000 Algeria
- Medical Sciences Faculty Badji-Mokhtar University -Annaba. Box 12 Annaba 23000 Algeria
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- Department of Chemistry Applied Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Bioorganic Chemistry Group Badji Mokhtar University -Annaba, Box 12 Annaba 23000 Algeria
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- National Center of Biotechnology Research Constantine (CRBt) Ali Mendjli Nouvelle Ville UV 03 BP E73 Constantine 25016 Algeria
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- Department of Chemistry Applied Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Bioorganic Chemistry Group Badji Mokhtar University -Annaba, Box 12 Annaba 23000 Algeria
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- Nature and Life Sciences Faculty Brothers Mentouri University, Constantine 1 BP 325 Route de Ain El Bey Constantine 25017 Algeria
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- Limoges University PEIRENE Laboratory, SylvaLim Group 123 Avenue Albert Thomas Limoges cedex 87060 France
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- Aix Marseille University, CNRS Centrale Marseille, iSm2 F-13397 Marseille France
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- Department of Chemistry Applied Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Bioorganic Chemistry Group Badji Mokhtar University -Annaba, Box 12 Annaba 23000 Algeria
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Gou X, Nawaz MAH, Liu C, Yang N, Ren J, Zhou H, Li Y, Zhu J, Han W, Yu C. Polypeptide induced perylene probe excimer formation and its application in the noncovalent ratiometric detection of matrix metalloproteinase activity. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:5774-5783. [PMID: 35856878 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00416j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are important biomarkers for a number of diseases. Thus, the precise determination of MMP activity is of crucial importance. Herein, we report a ratiometric fluorescence method for the sensitive and selective sensing of MMP activity. A number of positively charged MMP substrates (polypeptides) were designed and prepared. These polypeptides could induce aggregation of a negatively charged perylene diimide derivative (PC1). As a result, excimer fluorescence of PC1 was observed. Addition of the corresponding MMP resulted in cleavage of the polypeptide chain and dis-aggregation of PC1, which led to turning on of the PC1 monomer fluorescence. Based on the ratio of the monomer (545 nm, IM) and the excimer (680 nm, IM) fluorescence intensity changes, a ratiometric method I545/I680) was established to detect MMP activity. The enzymatic activity of a number of MMPs (MMP-1, 2, 3, 7, 9 and 13) could be determined with a limit of detection of 4.8, 2.2, 16, 6.0, 1.7 and 5.5 ng mL-1, respectively. Using MMP-2 and MMP-9 as examples, flavonoid herbal extracts as potential inhibitors were studied. It was observed that mangiferin, apigenin, quercetin and isoliquiritigenin had significant inhibiting effects on the enzyme activity. And these herbal extracts also inhibited tumor cell metastasis. Moreover, the developed strategy was also employed to determine the concentration of MMP-9 in human saliva samples. Since the method relies on only noncovalent interactions between the polypeptide and PC1, no covalent labeling of fluorescence dye on the polypeptide substrate is required, and the method is thus simple, broad-spectrum inexpensive and effective. It has the potential to be developed into a clinical test kit.
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- Xiaoyu Gou
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.,Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University, Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China.,Zhongshan Institute of Changchun University of Science and Technology, Zhongshan, 528400, China
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- Zhongshan Institute of Changchun University of Science and Technology, Zhongshan, 528400, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun 130022, China.,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Cai R, Wang P, Zhao X, Lu X, Deng R, Wang X, Hong C, Lin J. RCN3: a Ca2+ homeostasis regulator that promotes esophageal squamous cell carcinoma progression and cisplatin resistant. Cancer Sci 2022; 113:3593-3607. [PMID: 35839283 PMCID: PMC9530876 DOI: 10.1111/cas.15487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide. There is a critical need to identify new mechanisms that contribute to ESCC progression. Reticulocalbin3 (RCN3) is mainly located in the endoplasmic reticulum and Ca2+‐binding protein containing EF‐hands. The function of RCN3 in tumor progression has not been clarified. We observed that the expression level of RCN3 was higher in ESCC tissues than in paired normal tissues. Overexpression of RCN3 was positively associated with tumor size, lymph node metastasis, TNM stage, lymphatic vessel infiltration, and poor outcome in patients with ESCC. Increased malignant phenotypes were observed in RCN3 overexpressing ESCC cells, whereas the opposite effects were achieved in RCN3‐silenced cells. Reticulocalbin3 promoted the expression of MMP‐2 and MMP‐9 by regulating the inositol 1,4,5‐trisphosphate receptor 1 (IP3R1)–Ca2+–calcium/calmodulin‐dependent protein kinase II–c‐Jun signaling pathway. Reticulocalbin3 induced cisplatin resistance by regulating IP3R1/Ca2+ to maintain intracellular Ca2+ homeostasis and reduced reactive oxygen species in ESCC cells. Finally, the expression of RCN3 was regulated by hypoxia inducible factor‐1α. Collectively, these data strongly support that RCN3 regulates Ca2+ homeostasis by targeting IP3R1 to promote the progression and platinum resistance of ESCC. Our studies suggest that RCN3 could serve as predictive factor of poor prognosis and potential therapeutic target for ESCC patients.
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- Rui Cai
- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pathology, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangdong province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pathology, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangdong province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pathology, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangdong province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pathology, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangdong province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pathology, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangdong province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pathology, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangdong province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pathology, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangdong province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Department of Pathology, Southern Medical University, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangdong province, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Gonzalez-Avila G, Sommer B, García-Hernandez AA, Ramos C, Flores-Soto E. Nanotechnology and Matrix Metalloproteinases in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. Front Mol Biosci 2022; 9:918789. [PMID: 35720130 PMCID: PMC9198274 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2022.918789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Cancer is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide. This great mortality is due to its late diagnosis when the disease is already at advanced stages. Although the efforts made to develop more effective treatments, around 90% of cancer deaths are due to metastasis that confers a systemic character to the disease. Likewise, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are endopeptidases that participate in all the events of the metastatic process. MMPs’ augmented concentrations and an increased enzymatic activity have been considered bad prognosis markers of the disease. Therefore, synthetic inhibitors have been created to block MMPs’ enzymatic activity. However, they have been ineffective in addition to causing considerable side effects. On the other hand, nanotechnology offers the opportunity to formulate therapeutic agents that can act directly on a target cell, avoiding side effects and improving the diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment of cancer. The goal of the present review is to discuss novel nanotechnological strategies in which MMPs are used with theranostic purposes and as therapeutic targets to control cancer progression.
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- Georgina Gonzalez-Avila
- Laboratorio Oncología Biomédica, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Ciudad de México, Mexico
- *Correspondence: Georgina Gonzalez-Avila,
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- Departamento de Investigación en Hiperreactividad Bronquial, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Laboratorio Oncología Biomédica, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Investigación en Fibrosis Pulmonar, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias “Ismael Cosío Villegas”, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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