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Zhang X, Wang LQ, Liu ZY. Senegenin suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma by regulating O-GlcNAcylation. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2024; 16:3994-4005. [DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i9.3994] [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: 05/21/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Based on current knowledge, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a condition with numerous etiologies and risk factors. However, the pathogenesis of HCC remains unclear.
AIM To investigate the roles of senegenin and O-GlcNAcylation in the growth and metastasis of HCC.
METHODS The levels of O-linked N-acetylglucosamine transferase (OGT) and O-GlcNAcylation in HCC cells and tissues were detected using western blot analysis. The effects of senegenin and O-GlcNAcylation on the proliferation of HCC cells were investigated in vitro using cell counting kit-8 and clonogenic assays. The potential effects of senegenin and O-GlcNAcylation on HCC metastasis were examined using the transwell migration assay. O-GlcNAcylation levels were altered via drug treatment and lentiviral infection, and western blot analysis was used to detect proteins involved in various pathways.
RESULTS Western blot analysis revealed that OGT and O-GlcNAcylation levels were significantly elevated in HCC tissues and cells. O-GlcNAcylation levels in HCC cells were significantly altered by drug treatment and lentiviral infection. An increase in the glycosylation level was linked to enhanced proliferation, invasiveness, clonogenicity, and metastatic potential of cancer cells. O-GlcNAcylation induced by senegenin was found to slow the proliferation and migration of HCC cells. The levels of proteins involved in nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) pathways, which are associated with endoplasmic reticulum stress, were altered.
CONCLUSION Senegenin lowers O-GlcNAcylation levels, decreases OGT expression, and inhibits cancer cell growth and metastasis by regulating proteins involved in NF-κB and JNK pathways.
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- Xiang Zhang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingpu Branch of Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 201700, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Longhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qingpu Branch of Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 201700, China
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Tang D, Kroemer G, Kang R. Ferroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma: from bench to bedside. Hepatology 2024; 80:721-739. [PMID: 37013919 PMCID: PMC10551055 DOI: 10.1097/hep.0000000000000390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
Abstract
The most widespread type of liver cancer, HCC, is associated with disabled cellular death pathways. Despite therapeutic advancements, resistance to current systemic treatments (including sorafenib) compromises the prognosis of patients with HCC, driving the search for agents that might target novel cell death pathways. Ferroptosis, a form of iron-mediated nonapoptotic cell death, has gained considerable attention as a potential target for cancer therapy, especially in HCC. The role of ferroptosis in HCC is complex and diverse. On one hand, ferroptosis can contribute to the progression of HCC through its involvement in both acute and chronic liver conditions. In contrast, having ferroptosis affect HCC cells might be desirable. This review examines the role of ferroptosis in HCC from cellular, animal, and human perspectives while examining its mechanisms, regulation, biomarkers, and clinical implications.
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- Daolin Tang
- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390, USA
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- Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Equipe labellisée par la Ligue contre le cancer, Université de Paris, Sorbonne Université, INSERM U1138, Institut Universitaire de France, Paris, France
- Metabolomics and Cell Biology Platforms, Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus; 94800 Villejuif, France
- Pôle de Biologie, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, AP-HP; 75015 Paris, France
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- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390, USA
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Wang Y, Yan D, Liu J, Tang D, Chen X. Protein modification and degradation in ferroptosis. Redox Biol 2024; 75:103259. [PMID: 38955112 PMCID: PMC11267077 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103259] [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: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis is a form of iron-related oxidative cell death governed by an integrated redox system, encompassing pro-oxidative proteins and antioxidative proteins. These proteins undergo precise control through diverse post-translational modifications, including ubiquitination, phosphorylation, acetylation, O-GlcNAcylation, SUMOylation, methylation, N-myristoylation, palmitoylation, and oxidative modification. These modifications play pivotal roles in regulating protein stability, activity, localization, and interactions, ultimately influencing both the buildup of iron and lipid peroxidation. In mammalian cells, regulators of ferroptosis typically undergo degradation via two principal pathways: the ubiquitin-proteasome system, which handles the majority of protein degradation, and autophagy, primarily targeting long-lived or aggregated proteins. This comprehensive review aims to summarize recent advances in the post-translational modification and degradation of proteins linked to ferroptosis. It also discusses strategies for modulating ferroptosis through protein modification and degradation systems, providing new insights into potential therapeutic applications for both cancer and non-neoplastic diseases.
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- Yuan Wang
- Key Laboratory of Biological Targeting Diagnosis, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, Therapy and Rehabilitation of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Targeting Diagnosis, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, Therapy and Rehabilitation of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Targeting Diagnosis, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, Therapy and Rehabilitation of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China; Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Institute of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, 75390, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Biological Targeting Diagnosis, Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Modification and Degradation, Therapy and Rehabilitation of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China; State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China.
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Lv S, Li Y, Li X, Zhu L, Zhu Y, Guo C, Li Y. Silica nanoparticles triggered epithelial ferroptosis via miR-21-5p/GCLM signaling to contribute to fibrogenesis in the lungs. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 399:111121. [PMID: 38944326 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2024.111121] [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: 05/05/2024] [Revised: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
Abstract
The toxicity of silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) to lung is known. We previously demonstrated that exposure to SiNPs promoted pulmonary impairments, but the precise pathogenesis remains elucidated. Ferroptosis has now been identified as a unique form of oxidative cell death, but whether it participated in SiNPs-induced lung injury remains unclear. In this work, we established a rat model with sub-chronic inhalation exposure of SiNPs via intratracheal instillation, and conducted histopathological examination, iron detection, and ferroptosis-related lipid peroxidation and protein assays. Moreover, we evaluated the effect of SiNPs on epithelial ferroptosis, possible mechanisms using in vitro-cultured human bronchial epithelial cells (16HBE), and also assessed the ensuing impact on fibroblast activation for fibrogenesis. Consequently, fibrotic lesions occurred in the rat lungs, concomitantly by enhanced lipid peroxidation, iron overload, and ferroptosis. Consistently, the in vitro data showed SiNPs triggered oxidative stress and caused the accumulation of lipid peroxides, resulting in ferroptosis. Importantly, the mechanistic investigation revealed miR-21-5p as a key player in the epithelial ferroptotic process induced by SiNPs via targeting GCLM for GSH depletion. Of note, ferrostatin-1 could greatly suppress ferroptosis and alleviate epithelial injury and ensuing fibroblast activation by SiNPs. In conclusion, our findings first revealed SiNPs triggered epithelial ferroptosis through miR-21-5p/GCLM signaling and thereby promoted fibroblast activation for fibrotic lesions, and highlighted the therapeutic potential of inhibiting ferroptosis against lung impairments upon SiNPs exposure.
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- Songqing Lv
- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & National Center for Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100088, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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- Department of Toxicology and Sanitary Chemistry, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China.
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Cao L, Wang Y, Liu J, Bai X, Chi X. Long non-coding RNA TPT1-AS1 inhibits ferroptosis in ovarian cancer by regulating GPX4 via CREB1 regulation. Am J Reprod Immunol 2024; 92:e13864. [PMID: 39141012 DOI: 10.1111/aji.13864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play crucial roles in cellular processes, with dysregulation implicated in various diseases, including cancers. The lncRNA TPT1-AS1 (TPT1 Antisense RNA 1) promotes tumor progression in several cancers, including ovarian cancer (OC), but its influence on ferroptosis and interaction with other proteins remains underexplored. METHODS In this study, we employed a multi-faceted approach to investigate the functional significance of TPT1-AS1 in OC. We assessed TPT1-AS1 expression in OC specimens and cell lines using RT-qPCR, in situ hybridization (ISH), and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) assays. Functional assays included evaluating the impact of TPT1-AS1 knockdown on OC cell proliferation, migration, invasiveness, and cell cycle progression. Further, we explored and validated the interaction of TPT1-AS1 with other proteins using bioinformatics. Finally, we investigated TPT1-AS1 involvement in erastin-induced ferroptosis using Iron Assay, Malondialdehyde (MDA) assay, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) detection. RESULTS Our findings revealed that TPT1-AS1 overexpression in OC correlated with an unfavorable prognosis. TPT1-AS1 knockdown suppressed cell proliferation, migration, and invasiveness. Additionally, TPT1-AS1 inhibited erastin-induced ferroptosis, and in vivo experiments confirmed its oncogenic impact on tumor development. Mechanistically, TPT1-AS1 was found to regulate Glutathione Peroxidase 4 (GPX4) transcription via CREB1 (cAMP response element-binding protein 1) and interact with RNA-binding protein (RBP) KHDRBS3 (KH RNA Binding Domain Containing, Signal Transduction Associated 3) to regulate CREB1. CONCLUSION TPT1-AS1 promotes OC progression by inhibiting ferroptosis and upregulating CREB1, forming a regulatory axis with KHDRBS3. These findings highlight the regulatory network involving lncRNAs, RBPs, and transcription factors in cancer progression.
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- Lei Cao
- Department of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Tai'an, Shandong, China
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Zhou X, Hang S, Wang Q, Xu L, Wang P. Decoding the Role of O-GlcNAcylation in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Biomolecules 2024; 14:908. [PMID: 39199296 PMCID: PMC11353135 DOI: 10.3390/biom14080908] [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: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 07/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Post-translational modifications (PTMs) influence protein functionality by modulating protein stability, localization, and interactions with other molecules, thereby controlling various cellular processes. Common PTMs include phosphorylation, acetylation, ubiquitination, glycosylation, SUMOylation, methylation, sulfation, and nitrosylation. Among these modifications, O-GlcNAcylation has been shown to play a critical role in cancer development and progression, especially in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This review outlines the role of O-GlcNAcylation in the development and progression of HCC. Moreover, we delve into the underlying mechanisms of O-GlcNAcylation in HCC and highlight compounds that target O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT) and O-GlcNAcase (OGA) to improve treatment outcomes. Understanding the role of O-GlcNAcylation in HCC will offer insights into potential therapeutic strategies targeting OGT and OGA, which could improve treatment for patients with HCC.
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- Xinyu Zhou
- Department of Surgery, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China; (X.Z.); (S.H.)
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- Department of Surgery, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China; (X.Z.); (S.H.)
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing 314051, China;
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing 314051, China;
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- Department of Medicine, Zhejiang Zhongwei Medical Research Center, Hangzhou 310000, China
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Lv X, Lan G, Zhu L, Guo Q. Breaking the Barriers of Therapy Resistance: Harnessing Ferroptosis for Effective Hepatocellular Carcinoma Therapy. J Hepatocell Carcinoma 2024; 11:1265-1278. [PMID: 38974015 PMCID: PMC11227329 DOI: 10.2147/jhc.s469449] [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: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis is a type of cell death that relies on iron and is distinguished by the occurrence of lipid peroxidation and the buildup of reactive oxygen species. Ferroptosis has been demonstrated to have a significant impact on the advancement and resistance to treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), thereby highlighting its potential as a viable therapeutic target. Ferroptosis was observed in HCC tissues in contrast to normal liver tissue. The inhibition of ferroptosis has been found to increase the viability of HCC cells and decrease their susceptibility to various anticancer therapies, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immune checkpoint blockade. The administration of drugs that directly modulate ferroptosis regulators or induce excessive production of lipid-reactive oxygen species has demonstrated the potential to enhance the responsiveness of drug-resistant HCC cells to treatment. However, the precise mechanism underlying this phenomenon remains ambiguous. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the crucial role played by ferroptosis in enhancing the efficacy of treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The main aim of this study is to examine the feasibility of utilizing ferroptosis as a therapeutic approach to improve the efficacy of HCC treatment and overcome drug resistance.
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- Xianmei Lv
- Department of Radiotherapy, Jinhua People’s Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321000, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, 362000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Jinhua Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321000, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Jinhua People’s Hospital, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321000, People’s Republic of China
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Liu R, Liu Y, Zhang W, Zhang G, Zhang Z, Huang L, Tang N, Wang K. PCK1 attenuates tumor stemness via activating the Hippo signaling pathway in hepatocellular carcinoma. Genes Dis 2024; 11:101114. [PMID: 38560500 PMCID: PMC10978540 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2023.101114] [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: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Liver cancer stem cells were found to rely on glycolysis as the preferred metabolic program. Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase 1 (PCK1), a gluconeogenic metabolic enzyme, is down-regulated in hepatocellular carcinoma and is closely related to poor prognosis. The oncogenesis and progression of tumors are closely related to cancer stem cells. It is not completely clear whether the PCK1 deficiency increases the stemness of hepatoma cells and promotes the oncogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma. Herein, the results showed that PCK1 inhibited the self-renewal property of hepatoma cells, reduced the mRNA level of cancer stem cell markers, and inhibited tumorigenesis. Moreover, PCK1 increased the sensitivity of hepatocellular carcinoma cells to sorafenib. Furthermore, we found that PCK1 activated the Hippo pathway by enhancing the phosphorylation of YAP and inhibiting its nuclear translocation. Verteporfin reduced the stemness of hepatoma cells and promoted the pro-apoptotic effect of sorafenib. Thus, combined treatment with verteporfin and sorafenib may be a potential anti-tumor strategy in hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Rui Liu
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Infectious Diseases (Ministry of Education), Institute for Viral Hepatitis, Department of Infectious Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Infectious Diseases (Ministry of Education), Institute for Viral Hepatitis, Department of Infectious Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Infectious Diseases (Ministry of Education), Institute for Viral Hepatitis, Department of Infectious Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Infectious Diseases (Ministry of Education), Institute for Viral Hepatitis, Department of Infectious Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Infectious Diseases (Ministry of Education), Institute for Viral Hepatitis, Department of Infectious Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Infectious Diseases (Ministry of Education), Institute for Viral Hepatitis, Department of Infectious Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Infectious Diseases (Ministry of Education), Institute for Viral Hepatitis, Department of Infectious Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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Zhao R, Chen Q, Qiao P, Lu Y, Chen X. A signature of four ferroptosis-related genes in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Transl Cancer Res 2024; 13:2938-2949. [PMID: 38988911 PMCID: PMC11231803 DOI: 10.21037/tcr-23-2046] [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: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
Abstract
Background Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) prognosis has not improved significantly in the past few decades, and more effective treatments are needed to be explored. Ferroptosis is a newly discovered kind of regulated cell death in recent years, which is related to tumor immunity and can used to treat tumors. Therefore, the prognostic value of ferroptosis-related genes in laryngeal cancer needs further clarification. Methods In this study, the mRNA expression profile data of LSCC were downloaded from the public database. After identifying ferroptosis-related differentially expressed genes (FDGs), we explored the role of these genes through functional enrichment analysis. FDGs with prognostic significance were identified by univariate Cox and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression analyses. By calculating the risk score, we constructed a prognostic model. Kaplan-Meier (K-M) analysis, the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, and the nomogram were utilized to investigate this model. Public databases and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) were performed to verify the expression of model genes. Results The model consisting of four FDGs was acknowledged to be a self-determining predictor of prognosis. The K-M survival curves and the ROC curves confirmed the model's predictive ability. The C index (0.805) indicates that the nomogram has a good predictive ability. In vitro studies have confirmed the differential expression of the four FDGs. Conclusions We identified a novel ferroptosis-related gene signature for predicting prognosis in LSCC.
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- Runyu Zhao
- Postgraduate Training Base at Shanghai Gongli Hospital, Ningxia Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Gongli Hospital of Shanghai Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China
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- Postgraduate Training Base at Shanghai Gongli Hospital, Ningxia Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Gongli Hospital of Shanghai Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China
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Wang S, Guo Q, Zhou L, Xia X. Ferroptosis: A double-edged sword. Cell Death Discov 2024; 10:265. [PMID: 38816377 PMCID: PMC11139933 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-024-02037-9] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis represents a form of programmed cell death that is propelled by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, thereby being distinguished by the prominent features of iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation. Ferroptosis has been implicated in numerous physiological and pathological phenomena, with mounting indications that it holds significant implications for cancer and other medical conditions. On one side, it demonstrates anti-cancer properties by triggering ferroptosis within malignant cells, and on the other hand, it damages normal cells causing other diseases. Therefore, in this paper, we propose to review the paradoxical regulation of ferroptosis in tumors and other diseases. First, we introduce the development history, concept and mechanism of ferroptosis. The second part focuses on the methods of inducing ferroptosis in tumors. The third section emphasizes the utilization of ferroptosis in different medical conditions and strategies to inhibit ferroptosis. The fourth part elucidates the key contradictions in the control of ferroptosis. Finally, potential research avenues in associated domains are suggested.
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- Shengmei Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, China.
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Huan R, Zhang J, Yue J, Yang S, Han G, Cheng Y, Tan Y. Orexin-A mediates glioblastoma proliferation inhibition by increasing ferroptosis triggered by unstable iron pools and GPX4 depletion. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18318. [PMID: 38685674 PMCID: PMC11058333 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18318] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Glioblastoma (GBM) represents a prevalent form of primary malignant tumours in the central nervous system, but the options for effective treatment are extremely limited. Ferroptosis, as the most enriched programmed cell death process in glioma, makes a critical difference in glioma progression. Consequently, inducing ferroptosis has become an appealing strategy for tackling gliomas. Through the utilization of multi-omics sequencing data analysis, flow cytometry, MDA detection and transmission electron microscopy, the impact of orexin-A on ferroptosis in GBM was assessed. In this report, we provide the first evidence that orexin-A exerts inhibitory effects on GBM proliferation via the induction of ferroptosis. This induction is achieved by instigating an unsustainable increase in iron levels and depletion of GPX4. Moreover, the regulation of TFRC, FTH1 and GPX4 expression through the targeting of NFE2L2 appears to be one of the potential mechanisms underlying orexin-A-induced ferroptosis.
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- Rengzheng Huan
- Department of NeurosurgeryThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of AnesthesiologyGuizhou Provincial People's HospitalGuiyangChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of biomedical sciencesMedical College of Guizhou UniversityGuiyangChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryGuizhou Provincial People's HospitalGuiyangChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryThe Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqingChina
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- Department of NeurosurgeryGuizhou Provincial People's HospitalGuiyangChina
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Sang J, Liu CK, Liu J, Luo GC, Zheng WJ, Bai Y, Jiang DY, Pu JN, An S, Xu TR. Jolkinolide B synergistically potentiates the antitumor activity of GPX4 inhibitors via inhibiting TrxR1 in cisplatin-resistant bladder cancer cells. Biochem Pharmacol 2024; 223:116194. [PMID: 38583812 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2024.116194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) is a promising anticancer therapeutic target; however, the application of GPX4 inhibitors (GPX4i) is limited owing to intrinsic or acquired drug resistance. Hence, understanding the mechanisms underlying drug resistance and discovering molecules that can overcome drug resistance are crucial. Herein, we demonstrated that GPX4i killed bladder cancer cells by inducing lipid reactive oxygen species-mediated ferroptosis and apoptosis, and cisplatin-resistant bladder cancer cells were also resistant to GPX4i, representing a higher half-maximal inhibitory concentration value than that of parent bladder cancer cells. In addition, thioredoxin reductase 1 (TrxR1) overexpression was responsible for GPX4i resistance in cisplatin-resistant bladder cancer cells, and inhibiting TrxR1 restored the sensitivity of these cells to GPX4i. In vitro and in vivo studies revealed that Jolkinolide B (JB), a natural diterpenoid and previously identified as a TrxR1 inhibitor, potentiated the antiproliferative efficacy of GPX4i (RSL3 and ML162) against cisplatin-resistant bladder cancer cells. Furthermore, GPX4 knockdown and inhibition could augment JB-induced paraptosis and apoptosis. Our results suggest that inhibiting TrxR1 can effectively improve GPX4 inhibition-based anticancer therapy. A combination of JB and GPX4i, which is well-tolerated and has several anticancer mechanisms, may serve as a promising therapy for treating bladder cancer.
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- Jun Sang
- Center for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China
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- Center for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China.
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Guo Y, Jia X, Du P, Wang J, Du Y, Li B, Xue Y, Jiang J, Cai Y, Yang Q. Mechanistic insights into the ameliorative effects of Xianglianhuazhuo formula on chronic atrophic gastritis through ferroptosis mediated by YY1/miR-320a/TFRC signal pathway. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 323:117608. [PMID: 38158098 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117608] [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: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Xianglianhuazhuo formula (XLHZ) has a potential therapeutic effect on chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG). However, the specific molecular mechanism remains unclear. AIM OF THE STUDY To evaluate the effect of XLHZ on CAG in vitro and in vivo and its potential mechanisms. METHODS A rat model of CAG was established using a composite modeling method, and the pathological changes and ultrastructure of gastric mucosa were observed. YY1/miR-320a/TFRC and ferroptosis-related molecules were detected. An MNNG-induced gastric epithelial cell model was established in vitro to evaluate the inhibitory effect of XLHZ on cell ferroptosis by observing cell proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis, and molecules related to ferroptosis. The specific mechanism of action of XLHZ in treating CAG was elucidated by silencing or overexpression of targets. RESULTS In vivo experiments showed that XLHZ could improve the pathological status and ultrastructure of gastric mucosa and inhibit ferroptosis by regulating the YY1/miR-320a/TFRC signaling pathway. The results in vitro demonstrated that transfection of miR-320a mimics inhibited cell proliferation, migration, and invasion while promoting cell apoptosis. MiR-320a targeted TFRC and inhibited ferroptosis. Overexpression of TFRC reversed the inhibitory effect of miR-320a overexpression on cell proliferation. The effect of XLHZ was consistent with that of miR-320a. YY1 targeted miR-320a, and its overexpression promoted ferroptosis. CONCLUSION XLHZ inhibited ferroptosis by regulating the YY1/miR-320a/TFRC signaling pathway, ultimately impeding the progression of CAG.
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- Yuxi Guo
- Department of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, 050011, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, 050011, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, 050011, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine for Gastroenterology Research, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050011, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Turbidity Toxin Syndrome, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050011, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, 050011, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, 050011, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine for Gastroenterology Research, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050011, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Turbidity Toxin Syndrome, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050011, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, 050011, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine for Gastroenterology Research, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050011, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Turbidity Toxin Syndrome, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050011, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, 050200, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, 050200, China
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, 050011, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine for Gastroenterology Research, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050011, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Turbidity Toxin Syndrome, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050011, China.
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- Department of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Heibei, 050011, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine for Gastroenterology Research, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050011, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Turbidity Toxin Syndrome, First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050011, China.
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Mao R, Yang Y, Zheng L, Liang X, Jia Y, Shao Y. Role of circPSEN1 in carbon black and cadmium co-exposure induced autophagy-dependent ferroptosis in respiratory epithelial cells. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 346:123562. [PMID: 38365078 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123562] [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: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Carbon black and cadmium (Cd) are important components of atmospheric particulate matter and cigarette smoke that are closely associated with the occurrence and development of lung diseases. Carbon black, particularly carbon black nanoparticles (CBNPs), can easily adsorbs metals and cause severe lung damage and even cell death. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the mechanisms underlying the combined toxicity of CBNPs and Cd. We found that the combined exposure to CBNPs and Cd promoted significantly greater autophagosome formation and ferroptosis (increased malonaldehyde (MDA), reactive oxygen species (ROS), and divalent iron ions (Fe2+) levels and altered ferroptosis-related proteins) compared with single exposure in both 16HBE cells (human bronchial epithelioid cells) and mouse lung tissues. The levels of ferroptosis proteins, transferrin receptor protein 1 (TFRC) and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), were restored by CBNPs-Cd exposure following treatment with a 3-MA inhibitor. Additionally, under CBNPs-Cd exposure, circPSEN1 overexpression inhibited increases in the autophagy proteins microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3II/I) and sequestosome-1 (P62). Moreover, increases in TFRC and Fe2+, and decreases in GPX4were inhibited. Knockdown of circPSEN1 reversed these effects. circPSEN1 interacts with autophagy-related gene 5 (ATG5) protein and upregulates nuclear receptor coactivator 4 (NCOA4), the co-interacting protein of ATG5, thereby degrading ferritin heavy chain 1 (FTH1) and increasing Fe2+ in 16HBE cells. These results indicated that the combined exposure to CBNPs and Cd promoted the binding of circPSEN1 to ATG5, thereby increasing autophagosome synthesis and ATG5-NCOA4-FTH1 axis activation, ultimately inducing autophagy-dependent ferroptosis in 16HBE cells and mouse lung tissues. This study provides novel insights into the toxic effects of CBNPs and Cd in mixed pollutants.
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- Rulin Mao
- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China; School of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China
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- Institute for Chemical Carcinogenesis, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China; School of Public Health, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, China.
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Khan F, Pandey P, Verma M, Ramniwas S, Lee D, Moon S, Park MN, Upadhyay TK, Kim B. Emerging trends of phytochemicals as ferroptosis modulators in cancer therapy. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 173:116363. [PMID: 38479184 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116363] [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: 12/27/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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Ferroptosis, a novel form of regulated cell death characterized by dependence on iron and lipid peroxidation, has been implicated in a wide range of clinical conditions including neurological diseases, cardiovascular disorders, acute kidney failure, and various types of cancer. Therefore, it is critical to suppress cancer progression and proliferation. Ferroptosis can be triggered in cancer cells and some normal cells by synthetic substances, such as erastin, Ras-selective lethal small molecule-3, or clinical pharmaceuticals. Natural bioactive compounds are traditional drug discovery tools, and some have been therapeutically used as dietary additives or pharmaceutical agents against various malignancies. The fact that natural products have multiple targets and minimal side effects has led to notable advances in anticancer research. Research has indicated that ferroptosis can also be induced by natural compounds during cancer treatment. In this review, we focused on the most recent developments in emerging molecular processes and the significance of ferroptosis in cancer. To provide new perspectives on the future development of ferroptosis-related anticancer medications, we also provide a summary of the implications of natural phytochemicals in triggering ferroptosis through ROS production and ferritinophagy induction in a variety of malignancies.
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- Fahad Khan
- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India.
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- University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab 140413, India; Department of Chemistry, University Institute of Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab 140413, India
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- University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab 140413, India
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- Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Hoegidong Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, the Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Hoegidong Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, the Republic of Korea; Chansol Hospital of Korean Medicine, 290, Buheung-ro, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon 21390, the Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Hoegidong Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, the Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences and Research and Development Cell, Parul University, Vadodara 391760, India
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- Department of Pathology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Hoegidong Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, the Republic of Korea.
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Sun Y, Tang L, Kan X, Tan L, Song C, Qiu X, Liao Y, Nair V, Ding C, Liu X, Sun Y. Oncolytic Newcastle disease virus induced degradation of YAP through E3 ubiquitin ligase PRKN to exacerbate ferroptosis in tumor cells. J Virol 2024; 98:e0189723. [PMID: 38411946 PMCID: PMC10949840 DOI: 10.1128/jvi.01897-23] [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: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Ferroptosis, a form of programmed cell death characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, has recently gained considerable attention in the field of cancer therapy. There is significant crosstalk between ferroptosis and several classical signaling pathways, such as the Hippo pathway, which suppresses abnormal growth and is frequently aberrant in tumor tissues. Yes-associated protein 1 (YAP), the core effector molecule of the Hippo pathway, is abnormally expressed and activated in a variety of malignant tumor tissues. We previously proved that the oncolytic Newcastle disease virus (NDV) activated ferroptosis to kill tumor cells. NDV has been used in tumor therapy; however, its oncolytic mechanism is not completely understood. In this study, we demonstrated that NDV exacerbated ferroptosis in tumor cells by inducing ubiquitin-mediated degradation of YAP at Lys90 through E3 ubiquitin ligase parkin (PRKN). Blocking YAP degradation suppressed NDV-induced ferroptosis by suppressing the expression of Zrt/Irt-like protein 14 (ZIP14), a metal ion transporter that regulates iron uptake. These findings demonstrate that NDV exacerbated ferroptosis in tumor cells by inducing YAP degradation. Our study provides new insights into the mechanism of NDV-induced ferroptosis and highlights the critical role that oncolytic viruses play in the treatment of drug-resistant cancers.IMPORTANCEThe oncolytic Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is being developed for use in cancer treatment; however, its oncolytic mechanism is still not completely understood. The Hippo pathway, which is a tumor suppressor pathway, is frequently dysregulated in tumor tissues due to aberrant yes-associated protein 1 (YAP) activation. In this study, we have demonstrated that NDV degrades YAP to induce ferroptosis and promote virus replication in tumor cells. Notably, NDV was found to induce ubiquitin-mediated degradation of YAP at Lys90 through E3 ubiquitin ligase parkin (PRKN). Our study reveals a new mechanism by which NDV induces ferroptosis and provides new insights into NDV as an oncolytic agent for cancer treatment.
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- Yifan Sun
- Animal Infectious Disease Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Department of Avian Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai, China
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- Animal Infectious Disease Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Department of Avian Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Avian Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Avian Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Avian Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Avian Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Avian Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai, China
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- Avian Oncogenic viruses group, UK-China Centre of Excellence on Avian Disease Research, The Pirbright Institute, Guildford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Avian Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai, China
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonosis, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Animal Infectious Disease Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Co-innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonosis, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Zoonosis, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Avian Infectious Diseases, Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Shanghai, China
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Jiang S, Zhang G, Ma Y, Wu D, Xie D, Zhou S, Jiang X. Ferroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma, from mechanism to effect. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1350011. [PMID: 38511140 PMCID: PMC10952836 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1350011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a prevalent malignant tumor worldwide, characterized by high malignancy and rapid progression. Most cases are diagnosed at intermediate to advanced stages. Current treatment methods have limited efficacy, resulting in high recurrence rates and poor prognosis. Radical hepatectomy remains the primary treatment for HCC, complemented by radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Despite significant improvement in patient prognosis with radical hepatectomy, the five-year survival rate post-surgery remains low; thus necessitating exploration of more effective therapeutic approaches. Ferroptosis is a recently discovered form of cell death that can modulate the occurrence and development of HCC through various mechanisms. This article aims to elucidate the mechanism of ferroptosis and its impact on HCC development to provide novel insights for diagnosis and treatment.
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- Shuang Jiang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hainan General Hospital (Affiliated Hainan Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hainan General Hospital (Affiliated Hainan Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hainan General Hospital (Affiliated Hainan Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hainan General Hospital (Affiliated Hainan Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hainan General Hospital (Affiliated Hainan Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hainan General Hospital (Affiliated Hainan Hospital of Hainan Medical University), Haikou, China
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Liu Q, Liu CQ, Yi WZ, Ouyang PW, Yang BF, Liu Q, Liu JM, Wu YN, Liang AR, Cui YH, Meng J, Li XY, Pan HW. Ferroptosis Contributes to Microvascular Dysfunction in Diabetic Retinopathy. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2024:S0002-9440(24)00069-5. [PMID: 38417697 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2024.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Ferroptosis is a new form of cell death characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation. Whether ferroptosis is involved in retinal microvascular dysfunction under diabetic condition is not known. The expression of ferroptosis-related genes in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy and in diabetic mice was determined with RT-qPCR. Reactive oxygen species, iron content, lipid peroxidation products, and ferroptosis-associated proteins in the cultured human retinal microvascular endothelial cells (HRMECs) and in the retina of diabetic mice were examined. The association of ferroptosis with the functions of endothelial cells in vitro was evaluated. After administration of ferroptosis-specific inhibitor, Fer-1, the retinal microvasculature in diabetic mice was assessed. Characteristic changes of ferroptosis-associated markers, including GPX4, FTH1, long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 4, TFRC, and cyclooxygenase-2, were detected in the retinal fibrovascular membrane of patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, cultured HRMECs, and the retina of diabetic mice. Elevated levels of reactive oxygen species, lipid peroxidation, and iron content were found in the retina of diabetic mice and in cultured HRMECs. Ferroptosis was found to be associated with HRMEC dysfunction under high-glucose condition. Inhibition of ferroptosis with specific inhibitor Fer-1 in diabetic mice significantly reduced the severity of retinal microvasculopathy. Ferroptosis contributes to microvascular dysfunction in diabetic retinopathy, and inhibition of ferroptosis might be a promising strategy for the therapy of early-stage diabetic retinopathy.
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- Qun Liu
- Institute of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China; School of Basic Medicine, Nanchang Medical College, Nanchang, China
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Guangzhou Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Vascular Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China; The Affiliated Shunde Hospital of Jinan University, Foshan, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China.
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China; Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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Zhou W, Lim A, Elmadbouh OHM, Edderkaoui M, Osipov A, Mathison AJ, Urrutia R, Liu T, Wang Q, Pandol SJ. Verteporfin induces lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis in pancreatic cancer cells. Free Radic Biol Med 2024; 212:493-504. [PMID: 38184120 PMCID: PMC10906657 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2024.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has extremely poor prognosis, with a 5-year survival rate of approximately 11 %. Yes-associated protein (YAP) is a major downstream effector of the Hippo-YAP pathway and plays a pivotal role in regulation of cell proliferation and organ regeneration and tumorigenesis. Activation of YAP signaling has been associated with PDAC progression and drug resistance. Verteporfin (VP) is a photosensitizer used for photodynamic therapy and previous work showed that it can function as a YAP inhibitor. The efficacy of VP on human cancer are being tested in several trials. In this study, we examined the effect of VP on reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation in pancreatic cancer cells, by using fluorescent molecular probes and by measuring the levels of malondialdehyde, a metabolic byproduct and marker of lipid peroxidation. We found that VP causes rapid increase of both overall ROS and lipid peroxide levels, independent of light activation. These effects were not dependent on YAP, as knockdown of YAP did not cause ROS or lipid peroxidation or enhance VP-induced ROS production. Temoporfin, another photodynamic drug, did not show similar activities. In addition, VP treatment led to loss of cell membrane integrity and reduction of viability. Notably, the activity of VP to induce lipid peroxidation was neutralized by ferroptosis inhibitors ferrostatin-1 or liproxstatin-1. VP treatment also reduced the levels of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), an enzyme that protects against lipid peroxidation. These results indicate that VP can induce lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis in the absence of light activation. Our findings reveal a novel mechanism by which VP inhibits tumor growth and provide insights into development of new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
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- Wei Zhou
- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA; Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA
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- Linda T. and John A. Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA; Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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- Linda T. and John A. Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA; Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA; Department of Biochemistry, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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- Department of Digestive Surgical Oncology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA.
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Zhou W, Lim A, Edderkaoui M, Osipov A, Wu H, Wang Q, Pandol S. Role of YAP Signaling in Regulation of Programmed Cell Death and Drug Resistance in Cancer. Int J Biol Sci 2024; 20:15-28. [PMID: 38164167 PMCID: PMC10750275 DOI: 10.7150/ijbs.83586] [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: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Although recent advances in cancer treatment significantly improved the prognosis of patients, drug resistance remains a major challenge. Targeting programmed cell death is a major approach of antitumor drug development. Deregulation of programmed cell death (PCD) contributes to resistance to a variety of cancer therapeutics. Yes-associated protein (YAP) and its paralog TAZ, the main downstream effectors of the Hippo pathway, are aberrantly activated in a variety of human malignancies. The Hippo-YAP pathway, which was originally identified in Drosophila, is well conserved in humans and plays a defining role in regulation of cell fate, tissue growth and regeneration. Activation of YAP signaling has emerged as a key mechanism involved in promoting cancer cell proliferation, metastasis, and drug resistance. Understanding the role of YAP/TAZ signaling network in PCD and drug resistance could facilitate the development of effective strategies for cancer therapeutics.
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- Wei Zhou
- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Wang Z, Zhou C, Zhang Y, Tian X, Wang H, Wu J, Jiang S. From synergy to resistance: Navigating the complex relationship between sorafenib and ferroptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 170:116074. [PMID: 38147732 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.116074] [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: 11/04/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a major global health burden, and sorafenib, a multi-kinase inhibitor, has shown effectiveness in the treatment of HCC and is considered as the first-line therapy for advanced HCC. However, the response to sorafenib varies among patients, and the development of drug resistance poses a prevalent obstacle. Ferroptosis, a newly characterized form of cell death featured by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, has emerged as a critical player in the reaction to sorafenib therapy in HCC. The induction of ferroptosis has been shown to augment the anticancer benefits of sorafenib. However, it has also been observed to contribute to sorafenib resistance. This review presents a comprehensive and thorough analysis that elucidates the intricate relationship between ferroptosis and sorafenib over recent years, aiming to formulate effective therapeutic approaches for liver cancer. Based on this exploration, we propose innovative strategies intended to overcome sorafenib resistance via targeted modulation of ferroptosis.
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- Zijian Wang
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, China
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- Clinical Medical Laboratory Center, Jining First People's Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China
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- Clinical Medical Laboratory Center, Jining First People's Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China
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- Clinical Medical Laboratory Center, Jining First People's Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
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- Clinical Medical Laboratory Center, Jining First People's Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China; College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
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李 彬, 汪 越, 侯 凤, 杜 家, 童 旭. [Rapamycin enhances inhibitory effect of RSL3 on proliferation, invasion and migration of testicular cancer I-10 cells in vitro]. NAN FANG YI KE DA XUE XUE BAO = JOURNAL OF SOUTHERN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY 2023; 43:2145-2151. [PMID: 38189403 PMCID: PMC10774114 DOI: 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2023.12.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of rapamycin for enhancing the inhibitory effect of RSL3 on proliferation, invasion and migration of testicular cancer I-10 cells in vitro. METHODS I-10 cells treated with 0-16 μmol/L RSL3 (Type Ⅱ) either alone or in combination with 16 μmol/L rapamycin (RAPA) were examined for changes in proliferation using MTT assay and colonyforming assay, and the changes in cell migration and invasion abilities were detected with wounding-healing assay and Transwell assay. The changes in the levels of lipid reactive oxygen species in the treated cells were detected using flow cytometry. GSH and MDA contents in the cells were detected using commercial detection kits, and GPX4 protein expression level was determined with Western blotting. RESULTS The cytotoxic effect of RSL3 increased dose-dependently in I-10 cells, and the combined treatment with rapamycin further enhanced its cytotoxicity. Treatment of I-10 cells with RSL3 alone significantly decreased cell colony numbers (P < 0.05), wounding-healing rates (P < 0.01), and invasion and migration cell numbers (P < 0.05), increased lipid reactive oxygen species level and MDA content (P < 0.05), and lowered GSH content and expression level of GPX4 protein in the cells (P < 0.01). The inhibitory effects of RSL3 were significantly enhanced by co-treatment of the cells with rapamycin (P < 0.05 or 0.01). CONCLUSION Rapamycin enhances the inhibitory effect of RSL3 on proliferation, invasion and migration of I-10 cells by enhancing RSL3-mediated cell ferroptosis.
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- 彬 李
- />蚌埠医学院药学院/安徽省生化药物工程技术研究中心,安徽 蚌埠 233030School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Biochemical Pharmaceuticals, Bengbu 233030, China
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- />蚌埠医学院药学院/安徽省生化药物工程技术研究中心,安徽 蚌埠 233030School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Biochemical Pharmaceuticals, Bengbu 233030, China
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- />蚌埠医学院药学院/安徽省生化药物工程技术研究中心,安徽 蚌埠 233030School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Biochemical Pharmaceuticals, Bengbu 233030, China
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- />蚌埠医学院药学院/安徽省生化药物工程技术研究中心,安徽 蚌埠 233030School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Biochemical Pharmaceuticals, Bengbu 233030, China
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- />蚌埠医学院药学院/安徽省生化药物工程技术研究中心,安徽 蚌埠 233030School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Anhui Provincial Engineering Research Center for Biochemical Pharmaceuticals, Bengbu 233030, China
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Wang X, Song D, Zhou Z, Jiang Z, Zhang N, Zhang H, Xia D. A comprehensive and visualized analysis of relationship between ferroptosis and tumor using bibliometrics and bioinformatics. Am J Cancer Res 2023; 13:6190-6209. [PMID: 38187041 PMCID: PMC10767352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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This study aimed to summarize the current developments and hub genes in the ferroptosis field using bibliometrics and bioinformatics and provide guidance for future developments. The publications on ferroptosis from 2012 to 2021 were extracted from the Web of Science database. VOSviewer software and CiteSpace software were used to visualize and predict the trend of ferroptosis research. The key genes related to ferroptosis were selected from the Web of Genecards, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG)/Gene Ontology (GO) analysis was performed. Cytoscape software and online survival curve analysis platform were also used to screen hub genes and analyze their roles. Chinese researchers published the highest number of publications in this field, while American publications exhibited higher quality. In terms of institutions, Central South University and Zhejiang University have the highest number of publications. Cell Death Disease published more studies than other journals. The application of ferroptosis is a major research area, and, importantly, "RCD", "FTH1", and "nomogram" are the keywords. We also found tumor-related pathways of interest in the field of ferroptosis. Sirtuin 3 (SIRT3), Glutathione Peroxidase 4 (GPX4), and transferrin receptor (TFRC) genes were of significance for the prognosis of tumors. The number of publications on ferroptosis may increase in the future. Cooperation among countries and disciplines is particularly important in this regard. Also, the applications of ferroptosis, especially in chemotherapy and immunotherapy for tumors, will be the focus of future research. Keywords "RCD", "FTH1", and "nomogram" is receiving high attention, and in-depth studies on tumor-related genes SIRT3, GPX4, and TFRC may provide new therapeutic targets.
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- Xuren Wang
- Department of Nursing, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical UniversityShanghai 200433, China
- Key Laboratory of Emergency and Trauma of Ministry of Education, Hainan Medical UniversityHaikou 571199, Hainan, China
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- Department of Emergency, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical UniversityShanghai 200433, China
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- Naval Medical Center of PLA, Naval Medical UniversityShanghai 200052, China
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- Naval Medical Center of PLA, Naval Medical UniversityShanghai 200052, China
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- International Nursing School of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikou 571199, Hainan, China
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- International Nursing School of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikou 571199, Hainan, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Hainan Health Vocational CollegeHaikou 572000, Hainan, China
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Lv Z, Ma G, Zhong Z, Xie X, Li B, Long D. O-GlcNAcylation of RAB10 promotes hepatocellular carcinoma progression. Carcinogenesis 2023; 44:785-794. [PMID: 37218374 DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgad034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Ras-related protein Rab-10 (RAB10) is involved in tumorigenesis and progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Here, we found RAB10, O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT), and O-GlcNAcylation were upregulated in HCC. In addition, RAB10 protein level was prominently positively correlated with the expression of OGT. O-GlcNAcylation modification of RAB10 was then investigated. Here we showed that RAB10 interacts directly with OGT in HCC cell lines, Meanwhile, O-GlcNAcylation enhanced RAB10 protein stability. Furthermore, knockdown of OGT suppressed aggressive behaviors of HCC in vitro and in vivo, while elevated RAB10 reversed these. Taken together, these results indicated that OGT mediated O-GlcNAcylation stabilized RAB10, thus accelerating HCC progression.
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- Zhuo Lv
- Department of Oncology, Guangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional and West Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Cancer Center, Integrated Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional and West Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional and West Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Li Bin's Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, Guangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional and West Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Wang Y, Hu J, Wu S, Fleishman JS, Li Y, Xu Y, Zou W, Wang J, Feng Y, Chen J, Wang H. Targeting epigenetic and posttranslational modifications regulating ferroptosis for the treatment of diseases. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2023; 8:449. [PMID: 38072908 PMCID: PMC10711040 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-023-01720-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis, a unique modality of cell death with mechanistic and morphological differences from other cell death modes, plays a pivotal role in regulating tumorigenesis and offers a new opportunity for modulating anticancer drug resistance. Aberrant epigenetic modifications and posttranslational modifications (PTMs) promote anticancer drug resistance, cancer progression, and metastasis. Accumulating studies indicate that epigenetic modifications can transcriptionally and translationally determine cancer cell vulnerability to ferroptosis and that ferroptosis functions as a driver in nervous system diseases (NSDs), cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), liver diseases, lung diseases, and kidney diseases. In this review, we first summarize the core molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis. Then, the roles of epigenetic processes, including histone PTMs, DNA methylation, and noncoding RNA regulation and PTMs, such as phosphorylation, ubiquitination, SUMOylation, acetylation, methylation, and ADP-ribosylation, are concisely discussed. The roles of epigenetic modifications and PTMs in ferroptosis regulation in the genesis of diseases, including cancers, NSD, CVDs, liver diseases, lung diseases, and kidney diseases, as well as the application of epigenetic and PTM modulators in the therapy of these diseases, are then discussed in detail. Elucidating the mechanisms of ferroptosis regulation mediated by epigenetic modifications and PTMs in cancer and other diseases will facilitate the development of promising combination therapeutic regimens containing epigenetic or PTM-targeting agents and ferroptosis inducers that can be used to overcome chemotherapeutic resistance in cancer and could be used to prevent other diseases. In addition, these mechanisms highlight potential therapeutic approaches to overcome chemoresistance in cancer or halt the genesis of other diseases.
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- Yumin Wang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Department of Pathogen Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300060, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430000, PR China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY, 11439, USA
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Department of Outpatient, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Target and Screening Research, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, PR China.
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, 300060, PR China.
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Aerospace Center Hospital, Peking University Aerospace School of Clinical Medicine, Beijing, 100049, PR China.
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- Department of Pancreatic Cancer, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, 300060, PR China.
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Ye L, Ding W, Xiao D, Jia Y, Zhao Z, Ao X, Wang J. O-GlcNAcylation: cellular physiology and therapeutic target for human diseases. MedComm (Beijing) 2023; 4:e456. [PMID: 38116061 PMCID: PMC10728774 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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O-linked-β-N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAcylation) is a distinctive posttranslational protein modification involving the coordinated action of O-GlcNAc transferase and O-GlcNAcase, primarily targeting serine or threonine residues in various proteins. This modification impacts protein functionality, influencing stability, protein-protein interactions, and localization. Its interaction with other modifications such as phosphorylation and ubiquitination is becoming increasingly evident. Dysregulation of O-GlcNAcylation is associated with numerous human diseases, including diabetes, nervous system degeneration, and cancers. This review extensively explores the regulatory mechanisms of O-GlcNAcylation, its effects on cellular physiology, and its role in the pathogenesis of diseases. It examines the implications of aberrant O-GlcNAcylation in diabetes and tumorigenesis, highlighting novel insights into its potential role in cardiovascular diseases. The review also discusses the interplay of O-GlcNAcylation with other protein modifications and its impact on cell growth and metabolism. By synthesizing current research, this review elucidates the multifaceted roles of O-GlcNAcylation, providing a comprehensive reference for future studies. It underscores the potential of targeting the O-GlcNAcylation cycle in developing novel therapeutic strategies for various pathologies.
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- Lin Ye
- School of Basic MedicineQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao UniversityQingdao Medical CollegeQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- School of Basic MedicineQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- School of Basic MedicineQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- School of Basic MedicineQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- School of Basic MedicineQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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- School of Basic MedicineQingdao UniversityQingdaoChina
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Wang H, Chen W, Cui Y, Gong H, Li H. KIAA1429 protects hepatocellular carcinoma cells from ferroptotic cell death with a m 6 A-dependent posttranscriptional modification of SLC7A11. J Cell Mol Med 2023; 27:4118-4132. [PMID: 37830241 PMCID: PMC10746954 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17997] [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: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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N6 -methyladenosine (m6 A) modification represents the most abundant internal methylation of eukaryotic RNAs. KIAA1429 acts as a key component of the m6 A methyltransferase complex, but its function and mechanism in ferroptotic cell death of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are barely defined. We found that KIAA1429 suppression triggered ferroptosis in HCC cells according to increased cell death, iron and MDA levels, C11-BODIPY-positive cells, ROS production and decreased GSH level. Ferroptosis inhibitors ferrostatin-1 (0.5 μM) and liproxstatin-1 (10 μM) blocked KIAA1429 suppression-induced ferroptosis of HCC cells. In addition, overexpressed KIAA1429 notably heightened the activity of cystine/glutamate antiporter (SLC7A11). SLC7A11 up-regulation partially hindered KIAA1429 inhibition-mediated ferroptosis of HCC cells. The regulation SLC7A11 by KIAA1429 was attenuated by global m6 A inhibitor cycloleucine (40 μM). RNA immunoprecipitation confirmed the binding of KIAA1429 to m6 A on SLC7A11 transcript. Additionally, it was proven that KIAA1429 inhibition mitigated HCC growth in subcutaneous xenograft mice through SLC7A11. Altogether, our findings first propose that KIAA1429 protects HCC cells from ferroptosis with a m6 A-dependent post-transcriptional modification of SLC7A11 and offer a novel insight into the dysregulated epi-transcriptomics in the context of HCC.
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- Houhong Wang
- Department of General SurgeryThe Affiliated Bozhou Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityBozhouAnhuiChina
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- Department of General SurgeryThe Affiliated Bozhou Hospital of Anhui Medical UniversityBozhouAnhuiChina
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- Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, Department of Cancer Radiotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTCUniversity of Science and Technology of China (Anhui Provincial Cancer Hospital)HefeiAnhuiChina
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- Faculty of Health and Life SciencesOxford Brookes UniversityOxfordUnited Kingdom
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- Department of Comprehensive SurgeryAnhui Provincial Cancer Hospital, West District of The First Affiliated Hospital of USTCHefeiAnhuiChina
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Tang J, Long G, Hu K, Xiao D, Liu S, Xiao L, Zhou L, Tao Y. Targeting USP8 Inhibits O-GlcNAcylation of SLC7A11 to Promote Ferroptosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma via Stabilization of OGT. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2302953. [PMID: 37867237 PMCID: PMC10667802 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a lethal and aggressive human malignancy. The present study examins the anti-tumor effects of deubiquitylating enzymes (DUB) inhibitors in HCC. It is found that the inhibitor of ubiquitin specific peptidase 8 (USP8) and DUB-IN-3 shows the most effective anti-cancer responses. Targeting USP8 inhibits the proliferation of HCC and induces cell ferroptosis. In vivo xenograft and metastasis experiments indicate that inhibition of USP8 suppresses tumor growth and lung metastasis. DUB-IN-3 treatment or USP8 depletion decrease intracellular cystine levels and glutathione biosynthesis while increasing the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Mechanistical studies reveal that USP8 stabilizes O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT) via inhibiting K48-specific poly-ubiquitination process on OGT protein at K117 site, and STE20-like kinase (SLK)-mediated S716 phosphorylation of USP8 is required for the interaction with OGT. Most importantly, OGT O-GlcNAcylates solute carrier family 7, member 11 (SLC7A11) at Ser26 in HCC cells, which is essential for SLC7A11 to import the cystine from the extracellular environment. Collectively, this study demonstrates that pharmacological inhibition or knockout of USP8 can inhibit the progression of HCC and induce ferroptosis via decreasing the stability of OGT, which imposes a great challenge that targeting of USP8 is a potential approach for HCC treatment.
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- Jianing Tang
- Department of Liver SurgeryXiangya HospitalCentral South University110 Xiangya RoadChangshaHunan410078China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric DisordersXiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaHunan410008China
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- Department of Liver SurgeryXiangya HospitalCentral South University110 Xiangya RoadChangshaHunan410078China
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- Department of Liver SurgeryXiangya HospitalCentral South University110 Xiangya RoadChangshaHunan410078China
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- Department of PathologyXiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaHunan410078China
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- Department of OncologyInstitute of Medical SciencesNational Clinical Research Center for Geriatric DisordersXiangya HospitalCentral South UniversityChangshaHunan410078China
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- Department of Liver SurgeryXiangya HospitalCentral South University110 Xiangya RoadChangshaHunan410078China
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- Department of Liver SurgeryXiangya HospitalCentral South University110 Xiangya RoadChangshaHunan410078China
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- Department of PathologyKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion (Ministry of Education)Xiangya HospitalCentral South University110 Xiangya RoadChangshaHunan410078China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis (Central South University)Cancer Research Institute and School of Basic MedicineCentral South University110 Xiangya RoadChangshaHunan410078China
- Department of Thoracic SurgeryHunan Key Laboratory of Early Diagnosis and Precision Therapy in Lung Cancer and Hunan Key Laboratory of Tumor Models and Individualized MedicineSecond Xiangya HospitalCentral South University110 Xiangya RoadChangshaHunan410011China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Cancer MetabolismHunan Cancer Hospital and Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of MedicineCentral South University110 Xiangya RoadChangshaHunan410078China
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Robarts DR, Kotulkar M, Paine-Cabrera D, Venneman KK, Hanover JA, Zachara NE, Slawson C, Apte U. The essential role of O-GlcNAcylation in hepatic differentiation. Hepatol Commun 2023; 7:e0283. [PMID: 37930118 PMCID: PMC10629742 DOI: 10.1097/hc9.0000000000000283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND O-GlcNAcylation is a post-translational modification catalyzed by the enzyme O-GlcNAc transferase, which transfers a single N-acetylglucosamine sugar from UDP-GlcNAc to the protein on serine and threonine residues on proteins. Another enzyme, O-GlcNAcase (OGA), removes this modification. O-GlcNAcylation plays an important role in pathophysiology. Here, we report that O-GlcNAcylation is essential for hepatocyte differentiation, and chronic loss results in fibrosis and HCC. METHODS Single-cell RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) was used to investigate hepatocyte differentiation in hepatocyte-specific O-GlcNAc transferase-knockout (OGT-KO) mice with decreased hepatic O-GlcNAcylation and in O-GlcNAcase-KO mice with increased O-GlcNAcylation in hepatocytes. Patients HCC samples and the diethylnitrosamine-induced HCC model were used to investigate the effect of modulation of O-GlcNAcylation on the development of liver cancer. RESULTS Loss of hepatic O-GlcNAcylation resulted in disruption of liver zonation. Periportal hepatocytes were the most affected by loss of differentiation, characterized by dysregulation of glycogen storage and glucose production. O-GlcNAc transferase-KO mice exacerbated diethylnitrosamine-induced HCC development with increased inflammation, fibrosis, and YAP signaling. Consistently, O-GlcNAcase -KO mice with increased hepatic O-GlcNAcylation inhibited diethylnitrosamine-induced HCC. A progressive loss of O-GlcNAcylation was observed in patients with HCC. CONCLUSIONS Our study shows that O-GlcNAcylation is a critical regulator of hepatic differentiation, and loss of O-GlcNAcylation promotes hepatocarcinogenesis. These data highlight increasing O-GlcNAcylation as a potential therapy in chronic liver diseases, including HCC.
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- Dakota R. Robarts
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Laboratory of Cell Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, NIDDK, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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Le Minh G, Esquea EM, Young RG, Huang J, Reginato MJ. On a sugar high: Role of O-GlcNAcylation in cancer. J Biol Chem 2023; 299:105344. [PMID: 37838167 PMCID: PMC10641670 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.105344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023] Open
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Recent advances in the understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression have led to the development of novel therapeutic targeting strategies. Aberrant glycosylation patterns and their implication in cancer have gained increasing attention as potential targets due to the critical role of glycosylation in regulating tumor-specific pathways that contribute to cancer cell survival, proliferation, and progression. A special type of glycosylation that has been gaining momentum in cancer research is the modification of nuclear, cytoplasmic, and mitochondrial proteins, termed O-GlcNAcylation. This protein modification is catalyzed by an enzyme called O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT), which uses the final product of the Hexosamine Biosynthetic Pathway (HBP) to connect altered nutrient availability to changes in cellular signaling that contribute to multiple aspects of tumor progression. Both O-GlcNAc and its enzyme OGT are highly elevated in cancer and fulfill the crucial role in regulating many hallmarks of cancer. In this review, we present and discuss the latest findings elucidating the involvement of OGT and O-GlcNAc in cancer.
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- Giang Le Minh
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Translational Cellular Oncology Program, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Cui J, Wang Y, Tian X, Miao Y, Ma L, Zhang C, Xu X, Wang J, Fang W, Zhang X. LPCAT3 Is Transcriptionally Regulated by YAP/ZEB/EP300 and Collaborates with ACSL4 and YAP to Determine Ferroptosis Sensitivity. Antioxid Redox Signal 2023; 39:491-511. [PMID: 37166352 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2023.0237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Aims: Lipid peroxidation occurring in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) cells leads to ferroptosis. Lysophosphatidylcholine acyl-transferase 3 (LPCAT3) plays a key role in providing raw materials for lipid peroxidation by promoting esterification of polyunsaturated fatty acids to phospholipids. Whether LPCAT3 determines ferroptosis sensitivity and the mechanism by which its expression is regulated in LUAD has not been reported. Results: LPCAT3 and acyl-coenzyme A (CoA) synthetase long-chain family member (ACSL)4 levels were positively associated with ferroptosis sensitivity in LUAD cell lines. Overexpression of LPCAT3 and ACSL4 sensitized LUAD cells to ferroptosis, while LPCAT3 and ACSL4 knockout showed the opposite effect. Zinc-finger E-box-binding (ZEB) was shown to directly bind the LPCAT3 promoter to stimulate its transcription in a Yes-associated protein (YAP)-dependent manner. An interaction between YAP and ZEB was also observed. E1A-binding protein p300 (EP300) simultaneously bound with YAP and ZEB, and induced H3K27Ac for LPCAT3 transcription. This mechanism was verified in primary LUAD cell and xenograft models. The ACSL4, LPCAT3, and YAP combination can jointly determine LUAD ferroptosis sensitivity. Innovation: The binding site of ZEB exists in the -1600 to -1401 nt region of LPCAT3 promoter, which promotes LPCAT3 transcription after ZEB binding. ZEB and YAP bind, and the ZEB zinc-finger cluster domain and YAP WW domain are crucial for their binding. EP300 may bind with YAP via its Bromo domain and with ZEB via its CBP/p300-HAT domain. In addition, the combination of ACSL4, LPCAT3, and YAP to determine ferroptosis sensitivity of LUAD cells is better than prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (PTGS2), transferrin receptor (TFRC), or NADPH oxidase 1 (NOX1). Conclusion: LPCAT3 transcription is regulated by YAP, ZEB, and EP300. LUAD ferroptosis sensitivity can be determined by the combination of ACSL4, LPCAT3, and YAP. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 39, 491-511.
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- Jiangtao Cui
- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine; Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Shanghai Institute of Thoracic Oncology; Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Shanghai Institute of Thoracic Oncology; Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Shanghai Institute of Thoracic Oncology; Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine; Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Shanghai Institute of Thoracic Oncology; Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine; Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Shanghai Institute of Thoracic Oncology; Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine; Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Department of Shanghai Institute of Thoracic Oncology; Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Shanghai Institute of Thoracic Oncology; Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Zhuang C, Li X, Yang L, Ma X, Shen Y, Huang C, Pan T, Cui J, Ni B, Wang M. Overexpressed transferrin receptor implied poor prognosis and relapse in gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1151687. [PMID: 37675227 PMCID: PMC10477977 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1151687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis, as a novel-induced programmed cell death, plays critical roles in the pathogenesis of cancers. However, the promising biomarkers of ferroptosis in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) remain to be elucidated. Herein, the expression of ferroptosis-related genes was analyzed in GIST. Among the 64 ferroptosis-related genes, transferrin receptor (TFRC) expression presented a remarkable upregulation in high-risk patients through Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) dataset analysis, as well as its significant change after imatinib was treated. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis of TFRC-relevant genes revealed that TFRC expression was closely associated with cell growth pathways and metabolism-related pathways. Furthermore, patients at high risk of recurrence were more likely to exhibit high TFRC expression by immunohistochemistry. Additionally, high TFRC expression indicated an undesirable state of patient relapse, which could serve as a powerful significant independent predictor of recurrence-free survival (RFS). In summary, we systematically summarize the expression characteristics and clinical relevance of TFRC and show that TFRC can be used as a prognostic factor, which can be considered a potential therapeutic target in GIST.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Zhai L, Yang X, Dong J, Qian L, Gao Y, Lv Y, Chen L, Chen B, Zhou F. O‑GlcNAcylation mediates endometrial cancer progression by regulating the Hippo‑YAP pathway. Int J Oncol 2023; 63:90. [PMID: 37350405 PMCID: PMC10552701 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2023.5538] [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: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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The incidence of endometrial cancer (EC) is rapidly increasing worldwide. The majority of endometrial cancers are diagnosed at an early stage and are associated with a good prognosis; however, patients with advanced‑stage EC have a poor prognosis and present with invasive metastasis. The mechanisms responsible for the invasion and metastasis of endometrial cancer remain unknown. Here, the present study aimed to examine the effects of O‑GlcNAcylation on the malignancy of EC and its association with Yes‑associated protein (YAP). It was found that the expression of O‑GlcNAc transferase (OGT) and O‑GlcNAcylation were increased in EC tissues; the decrease in O‑GlcNAcylation levels was found to lead to the decreased proliferation, migration and invasion of EC cells. Mass spectrometric analysis revealed that OGT knockdown reduced the O‑GlcNAcylation of YAP. Furthermore, it was found that the reduction in the O‑GlcNAcylation of YAP promoted its phosphorylation, which in turn inhibited the access of YAP to the nucleus and downstream target gene activation, demonstrating that the level of O‑GlcNAcylation affects the development of EC. On the whole, the findings of the present study indicate that YAP is a key molecule linking the O‑GlcNAcylation and Hippo pathways, which together regulate the progression of EC.
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- Lianghao Zhai
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032
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- Stomatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510280
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Center for Tissue Engineering, School of Stomatology, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032
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- Department of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P.R. China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032
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Wei Y, Hui VLZ, Chen Y, Han R, Han X, Guo Y. YAP/TAZ: Molecular pathway and disease therapy. MedComm (Beijing) 2023; 4:e340. [PMID: 37576865 PMCID: PMC10412783 DOI: 10.1002/mco2.340] [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: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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The Yes-associated protein and its transcriptional coactivator with PDZ-binding motif (YAP/TAZ) are two homologous transcriptional coactivators that lie at the center of a key regulatory network of Hippo, Wnt, GPCR, estrogen, mechanical, and metabolism signaling. YAP/TAZ influences the expressions of downstream genes and proteins as well as enzyme activity in metabolic cycles, cell proliferation, inflammatory factor expression, and the transdifferentiation of fibroblasts into myofibroblasts. YAP/TAZ can also be regulated through epigenetic regulation and posttranslational modifications. Consequently, the regulatory function of these mechanisms implicates YAP/TAZ in the pathogenesis of metabolism-related diseases, atherosclerosis, fibrosis, and the delicate equilibrium between cancer progression and organ regeneration. As such, there arises a pressing need for thorough investigation of YAP/TAZ in clinical settings. In this paper, we aim to elucidate the signaling pathways that regulate YAP/TAZ and explore the mechanisms of YAP/TAZ-induce diseases and their potential therapeutic interventions. Furthermore, we summarize the current clinical studies investigating treatments targeting YAP/TAZ. We also address the limitations of existing research on YAP/TAZ and propose future directions for research. In conclusion, this review aims to provide fresh insights into the signaling mediated by YAP/TAZ and identify potential therapeutic targets to present innovative solutions to overcome the challenges associated with YAP/TAZ.
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- Yuzi Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
- Department of OrthodonticsWest China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
- Department of OrthodonticsWest China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
- Department of OrthodonticsWest China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
- Department of OrthodonticsWest China Hospital of StomatologySichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
- Department of OrthodonticsLanzhou Stomatological HospitalLanzhouGansuChina
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Chen Z, Wang W, Abdul Razak SR, Han T, Ahmad NH, Li X. Ferroptosis as a potential target for cancer therapy. Cell Death Dis 2023; 14:460. [PMID: 37488128 PMCID: PMC10366218 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-023-05930-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Ferroptosis is a recently discovered essential type of cell death that is mainly characterized by iron overload and lipid peroxidation. Emerging evidence suggests that ferroptosis is a double-edged sword in human cancer. However, the precise underlying molecular mechanisms and their differential roles in tumorigenesis are unclear. Therefore, in this review, we summarize and briefly present the key pathways of ferroptosis, paying special attention to the regulation of ferroptosis as well as its dual role as an oncogenic and as a tumor suppressor event in various human cancers. Moreover, multiple pharmacological ferroptosis activators are summarized, and the prospect of targeting ferroptosis in cancer therapy is further elucidated.
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- Zhen Chen
- Department of Gastroenterology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Therapy Medicine, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan Province, China
- Department of Biomedical Science, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam 13200, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
- Xinxiang Key Laboratory for Molecular Therapy of Cancer, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Therapy Medicine, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan Province, China
- Department of Biomedical Science, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam 13200, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
- Xinxiang Key Laboratory for Molecular Therapy of Cancer, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam 13200, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Therapy Medicine, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan Province, China
- Xinxiang Key Laboratory for Molecular Therapy of Cancer, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan Province, P. R. China
- Institutes of Health Central Plains, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam 13200, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Therapy Medicine, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan Province, China.
- Xinxiang Key Laboratory for Molecular Therapy of Cancer, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, Henan Province, P. R. China.
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He XF, Hu X, Wen GJ, Wang Z, Lin WJ. O-GlcNAcylation in cancer development and immunotherapy. Cancer Lett 2023; 566:216258. [PMID: 37279852 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2023.216258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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O-linked β-D-N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc), as a posttranslational modification (PTM), is a reversible reaction that attaches β-N-GlcNAc to Ser/Thr residues on specific proteins by O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT). O-GlcNAcase (OGA) removes the O-GlcNAc from O-GlcNAcylated proteins. O-GlcNAcylation regulates numerous cellular processes, including signal transduction, the cell cycle, metabolism, and energy homeostasis. Dysregulation of O-GlcNAcylation contributes to the development of various diseases, including cancers. Accumulating evidence has revealed that higher expression levels of OGT and hyper-O-GlcNAcylation are detected in many cancer types and governs glucose metabolism, proliferation, metastasis, invasion, angiogenesis, migration and drug resistance. In this review, we describe the biological functions and molecular mechanisms of OGT- or O-GlcNAcylation-mediated tumorigenesis. Moreover, we discuss the potential role of O-GlcNAcylation in tumor immunotherapy. Furthermore, we highlight that compounds can target O-GlcNAcylation by regulating OGT to suppress oncogenesis. Taken together, targeting protein O-GlcNAcylation might be a promising strategy for the treatment of human malignancies.
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- Xue-Fen He
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wenzhou Third Clinical Institute Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People's Hospital, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wenzhou Third Clinical Institute Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People's Hospital, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Laboratory Medicine, Bengbu Medical College, Anhui, China; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wenzhou Third Clinical Institute Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou People's Hospital, Wenzhou, 325000, Zhejiang, China.
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Tian C, Zheng M, Lan X, Liu L, Ye Z, Li C. Silencing LCN2 enhances RSL3-induced ferroptosis in T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Gene 2023:147597. [PMID: 37390872 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2023.147597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is a life-threatening malignancy and therapeutic toxicity remains a huge challenge for survival rates. A novel iron-dependent form of cell death, ferroptosis, shows potentials in cancer therapy. This study aimed to identify ferroptosis-associated hub genes within a proteinprotein interaction (PPI) network. METHODS We screened differential expressed genes (DEGs) in GSE46170 dataset and obtained ferroptosis-related genes from FerrDb database. Through overlapping between DEGs and ferroptosis-related genes, ferroptosis-associated DEGs were identified for further PPI network construction. Molecular complex detection (MCODE) algorithm in Cytoscape was employed to determine tightly connected protein clusters. Chord diagram of Gene Ontology (GO) was generated to reveal the potential biological process of hub genes. Through transfection with siRNA of lipocalin 2 (LCN2) into TALL cells, the regulatory role of LCN2 in ferroptosis was investigated. RESULTS Venn diagram identified a total of 37 ferroptosis-associated DEGs between GSE46170 and ferroptosis-associated genes, which were mainly enriched in ferroptosis and necroptosis. Based on PPI network analysis, 5 hub genes (LCN2, LTF, HP, SLC40A1 and TFRC) were found. These hub genes were involved in iron ion transport and could distinguish T-ALL from normal individuals. Further experimental studies demonstrated that LCN2 was highly expressed in T-ALL, while silencing LCN2 promoted RSL3-induced ferroptotic cell death in T-ALL cells. CONCLUSION This study identified novel ferroptosis-associated hub genes, which shed new insights into the underlying mechanism of ferroptosis in T-ALL and also provide promising therapeutic targets for T-ALL.
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- Chuan Tian
- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57, South Renmin Avenue, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57, South Renmin Avenue, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524001, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57, South Renmin Avenue, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524001, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57, South Renmin Avenue, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524001, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57, South Renmin Avenue, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524001, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57, South Renmin Avenue, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, 524001, China.
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Zhang H, Zhang J, Dong H, Kong Y, Guan Y. Emerging field: O-GlcNAcylation in ferroptosis. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1203269. [PMID: 37251080 PMCID: PMC10213749 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1203269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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In 2012, researchers proposed a non-apoptotic, iron-dependent form of cell death caused by lipid peroxidation called ferroptosis. During the past decade, a comprehensive understanding of ferroptosis has emerged. Ferroptosis is closely associated with the tumor microenvironment, cancer, immunity, aging, and tissue damage. Its mechanism is precisely regulated at the epigenetic, transcriptional, and post-translational levels. O-GlcNAc modification (O-GlcNAcylation) is one of the post-translational modifications of proteins. Cells can modulate cell survival in response to stress stimuli, including apoptosis, necrosis, and autophagy, through adaptive regulation by O-GlcNAcylation. However, the function and mechanism of these modifications in regulating ferroptosis are only beginning to be understood. Here, we review the relevant literature within the last 5 years and present the current understanding of the regulatory function of O-GlcNAcylation in ferroptosis and the potential mechanisms that may be involved, including antioxidant defense system-controlled reactive oxygen species biology, iron metabolism, and membrane lipid peroxidation metabolism. In addition to these three areas of ferroptosis research, we examine how changes in the morphology and function of subcellular organelles (e.g., mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum) involved in O-GlcNAcylation may trigger and amplify ferroptosis. We have dissected the role of O-GlcNAcylation in regulating ferroptosis and hope that our introduction will provide a general framework for those interested in this field.
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- Hongshuo Zhang
- Advanced Institute for Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Advanced Institute for Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Xia L, Shen Y, Liu S, Du J. Iron overload triggering ECM-mediated Hippo/YAP pathway in follicle development: a hypothetical model endowed with therapeutic implications. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1174817. [PMID: 37223010 PMCID: PMC10200985 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1174817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Disruption of iron homeostasis plays a negative role in follicle development. The dynamic changes in follicle growth are dependent on Hippo/YAP signaling and mechanical forces. However, little is known about the liaison between iron overload and the Hippo/YAP signalling pathway in term of folliculogenesis. Here, based on the available evidence, we established a hypothesized model linking excessive iron, extracellular matrix (ECM), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) and Hippo/Yes-associated protein (YAP) signal regarding follicle development. Hypothetically, the TGF-β signal and iron overload may play a synergistic role in ECM production via YAP. We speculate that the dynamic homeostasis of follicular iron interacts with YAP, increasing the risk of ovarian reserve loss and may enhance the sensitivity of follicles to accumulated iron. Hence, therapeutic interventions targeting iron metabolism disorders, and Hippo/YAP signal may alter the consequences of the impaired developmental process based on our hypothesis, which provides potential targets and inspiration for further drug discovery and development applied to clinical treatment.
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- Lingjin Xia
- National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (NHC) Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation (Shanghai Institute for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Technologies), School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (NHC) Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation (Shanghai Institute for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Technologies), School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China (NHC) Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation (Shanghai Institute for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Technologies), School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Zhang R, Kang R, Tang D. Ferroptosis in gastrointestinal cancer: From mechanisms to implications. Cancer Lett 2023; 561:216147. [PMID: 36965540 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2023.216147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/27/2023]
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Ferroptosis is a form of regulated cell death that is initiated by excessive lipid peroxidation that results in plasma membrane damage and the release of damage-associated molecular patterns. In recent years, ferroptosis has gained significant attention in cancer research due to its unique mechanism compared to other forms of regulated cell death, especially caspase-dependent apoptotic cell death. Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer encompasses malignancies that arise in the digestive tract, including the stomach, intestines, pancreas, colon, liver, rectum, anus, and biliary system. These cancers are a global health concern, with high incidence and mortality rates. Despite advances in medical treatments, drug resistance caused by defects in apoptotic pathways remains a persistent challenge in the management of GI cancer. Hence, exploring the role of ferroptosis in GI cancers may lead to more efficacious treatment strategies. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the core mechanism of ferroptosis and discuss its function, regulation, and implications in the context of GI cancers.
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- Ruoxi Zhang
- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Xiang X, Gao J, Su D, Shi D. The advancements in targets for ferroptosis in liver diseases. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1084479. [PMID: 36999078 PMCID: PMC10043409 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1084479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis is a type of regulated cell death caused by iron overload and lipid peroxidation, and its core is an imbalance of redox reactions. Recent studies showed that ferroptosis played a dual role in liver diseases, that was, as a therapeutic target and a pathogenic factor. Therefore, herein, we summarized the role of ferroptosis in liver diseases, reviewed the part of available targets, such as drugs, small molecules, and nanomaterials, that acted on ferroptosis in liver diseases, and discussed the current challenges and prospects.
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- Xiaohong Xiang
- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaohong Xiang
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The Ninth Hospital of Xi'an, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Huang Z, Xia H, Cui Y, Yam JWP, Xu Y. Ferroptosis: From Basic Research to Clinical Therapeutics in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. J Clin Transl Hepatol 2023; 11:207-218. [PMID: 36406319 PMCID: PMC9647096 DOI: 10.14218/jcth.2022.00255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common and highly heterogeneous malignancies worldwide. Despite the rapid development of multidisciplinary treatment and personalized precision medicine strategies, the overall survival of HCC patients remains poor. The limited survival benefit may be attributed to difficulty in early diagnosis, the high recurrence rate and high tumor heterogeneity. Ferroptosis, a novel mode of cell death driven by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation, has been implicated in the development and therapeutic response of various tumors, including HCC. In this review, we discuss the regulatory network of ferroptosis, describe the crosstalk between ferroptosis and HCC-related signaling pathways, and elucidate the potential role of ferroptosis in various treatment modalities for HCC, such as systemic therapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, interventional therapy and nanotherapy, and applications in the diagnosis and prognosis of HCC, to provide a theoretical basis for the diagnosis and treatment of HCC to effectively improve the survival of HCC patients.
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- Ziyue Huang
- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Pathology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Correspondence to: Yi Xu, Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No. 246, Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2720-0005. Tel/Fax: +852-94791847, E-mail: ; Judy Wai Ping Yam, Department of Pathology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong 999077, China. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5637-121X. Tel: +852-22552681, Fax: +852-22185212, E-mail:
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
- Department of Pathology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Harbin Medical University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
- Correspondence to: Yi Xu, Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, No. 246, Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150086, China. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2720-0005. Tel/Fax: +852-94791847, E-mail: ; Judy Wai Ping Yam, Department of Pathology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong 999077, China. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5637-121X. Tel: +852-22552681, Fax: +852-22185212, E-mail:
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Niu X, Han P, Liu J, Chen Z, Ma X, Zhang T, Li B, Ma X. Regulation of Hippo/YAP signaling pathway ameliorates cochlear hair cell injury by regulating ferroptosis. Tissue Cell 2023; 82:102051. [PMID: 36889225 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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Cisplatin, which is effective for the treatment of solid tumors, also can induce cochlear hair cell damage. Therefore, this study was intended to explore how Hippo/YAP signaling pathway affects the cochlear hair cell injury by regulating ferroptosis. After cisplatin induction, or LAT1-IN-1 (YAP activator) and verteporfin (YAP inhibitor) treatment or transfection, the viability of HEI-OC1 cells was detected by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. The iron level and the levels of oxidative stress markers (ROS, MDA and 4-HNE) were analyzed by iron assay kit, reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA) and 4-hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) assay kits, respectively. The expression of ferritin light chain (FTL) in HEI-OC1 cells was detected by immunofluorescence and protein expressions of yes associated protein (YAP,) phosphorylated YAP (p-YAP), transferrin receptor (TFRC), glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4 (ACSL4) and solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11) in HEI-OC1 cells were detected by western blot. The transcription of FTL and TFRC by YAP1 was verified by dual-luciferase reporter assay. The transfection efficiency of small interfering RNA (si-RNA) specific to FTL (siRNA-FTL) and TFRC (siRNA-TFRC) was confirmed by reverse transcription‑quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT‑qPCR). As a result, cisplatin inhibited the viability of HEI-OC1 cells by increasing free Fe2+ level and decreasing FTL level. LAT1-IN-1 promoted the viability of cisplatin-induced HEI-OC1 cells by suppressing oxidative stress level, free Fe2+ level, ferroptosis and increasing FTL level, while the effect of verteporfin was the opposite. YAP1 transcriptionally regulated the expression of FTL and TFRC. Inhibition of FTL suppressed the viability of cisplatin-induced HEI-OC1 cells by increasing oxidative stress level, free Fe2+ level, ferroptosis and decreasing FTL level, while the effect of TFRC inhibition was the opposite. In conclusion, YAP1 ameliorated cochlear hair cell injury by upregulating FTL and TFRC to suppress ferroptosis.
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- Xiaorong Niu
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710004, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, Shaanxi, China.
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Robarts DR, Kotulkar M, Paine-Cabrera D, Venneman KK, Hanover JA, Zachara NE, Slawson C, Apte U. The Essential Role of O-GlcNAcylation in Hepatic Differentiation. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.02.16.528884. [PMID: 36824917 PMCID: PMC9949138 DOI: 10.1101/2023.02.16.528884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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Background & Aims O-GlcNAcylation is a post-translational modification catalyzed by the enzyme O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT), which transfers a single N-acetylglucosamine sugar from UDP-GlcNAc to the protein on serine and threonine residues on proteins. Another enzyme, O-GlcNAcase (OGA), removes this modification. O-GlcNAcylation plays an important role in pathophysiology. Here, we report that O-GlcNAcylation is essential for hepatocyte differentiation, and chronic loss results in fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Methods Single-cell RNA-sequencing was used to investigate hepatocyte differentiation in hepatocyte-specific OGT-KO mice with increased hepatic O-GlcNAcylation and in OGA-KO mice with decreased O-GlcNAcylation in hepatocytes. HCC patient samples and the DEN-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) model were used to investigate the effect of modulation of O-GlcNAcylation on the development of liver cancer. Results Loss of hepatic O-GlcNAcylation resulted in disruption of liver zonation. Periportal hepatocytes were the most affected by loss of differentiation characterized by dysregulation of glycogen storage and glucose production. OGT-KO mice exacerbated DEN-induced HCC development with increased inflammation, fibrosis, and YAP signaling. Consistently, OGA-KO mice with increased hepatic O-GlcNAcylation inhibited DEN-induced HCC. A progressive loss of O-GlcNAcylation was observed in HCC patients. Conclusions Our study shows that O-GlcNAcylation is a critical regulator of hepatic differentiation, and loss of O-GlcNAcylation promotes hepatocarcinogenesis. These data highlight increasing O-GlcNAcylation as a potential therapy in chronic liver diseases, including HCC.
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- Dakota R. Robarts
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Laboratory of Cell Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, NIDDK, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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Emerging Role of Protein O-GlcNAcylation in Liver Metabolism: Implications for Diabetes and NAFLD. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032142. [PMID: 36768465 PMCID: PMC9916810 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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O-linked b-N-acetyl-glucosaminylation (O-GlcNAcylation) is one of the most common post-translational modifications of proteins, and is established by modifying the serine or threonine residues of nuclear, cytoplasmic, and mitochondrial proteins. O-GlcNAc signaling is considered a critical nutrient sensor, and affects numerous proteins involved in cellular metabolic processes. O-GlcNAcylation modulates protein functions in different patterns, including protein stabilization, enzymatic activity, transcriptional activity, and protein interactions. Disrupted O-GlcNAcylation is associated with an abnormal metabolic state, and may result in metabolic disorders. As the liver is the center of nutrient metabolism, this review provides a brief description of the features of the O-GlcNAc signaling pathway, and summarizes the regulatory functions and underlying molecular mechanisms of O-GlcNAcylation in liver metabolism. Finally, this review highlights the role of O-GlcNAcylation in liver-associated diseases, such as diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We hope this review not only benefits the understanding of O-GlcNAc biology, but also provides new insights for treatments against liver-associated metabolic disorders.
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Zheng S, Mo J, Zhang J, Chen Y. HIF‑1α inhibits ferroptosis and promotes malignant progression in non‑small cell lung cancer by activating the Hippo‑YAP signalling pathway. Oncol Lett 2023; 25:90. [PMID: 36817050 PMCID: PMC9932041 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2023.13676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Ferroptosis and hypoxia-inducible factor 1α (HIF-1α) have critical roles in human tumors. The aim of the present study was to investigate the associations between ferroptosis, HIF-1α and cell growth in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells. The lung cancer cell lines SW900 and A549 were evaluated using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) to detect the expression of HIF-1α. Cell Counting Kit-8, flow cytometry and Transwell migration assays were used to measure cell viability, apoptosis and invasion, respectively. The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH) and ferrous ion (Fe2+) were determined using detection kits. The expression levels of glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) and Yes-associated protein 1 (YAP1) were detected using RT-qPCR and western blotting. The results showed that the expression of HIF-1α was significantly upregulated in NSCLC cells compared with normal human bronchial epithelial cells. Small interfering RNA specific to HIF-1α (si-HIF-1α) significantly decreased the proliferation and invasion of NSCLC cells and increased their apoptosis. si-HIF-1α also increased the levels of ROS, MDA and Fe2+ but decreased GSH and GPX4 levels in A549 cells. Additionally, si-HIF-1α increased phosphorylated (p-)YAP1 levels, suppressed GPX4 and YAP1 expression, and attenuated the YAP1 overexpression-induced changes in YAP1, p-YAP1 and GPX4 levels and cell viability. The ferroptosis antagonist ferrostatin-1 partially attenuated the effects of si-HIF-1α on the NSCLC cells, while the ferroptosis agonist erastin further inhibited NSCLC growth by blocking HIF-1α expression. In conclusion, the silencing of HIF-1α induces ferroptosis by suppressing Hippo-YAP pathway activation in NSCLC cells. The present study provides novel insights into the malignant progression of NSCLC and suggests that HIF-1α is an effective target for the treatment of NSCLC.
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- Senzhong Zheng
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Taizhou First People's Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318020, P.R. China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Taizhou First People's Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318020, P.R. China
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- School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Taizhou Vocational and Technical College, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Taizhou First People's Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318020, P.R. China,Correspondence to: Dr Yang Chen, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Taizhou First People's Hospital, 218 Hengjie Road, Taizhou, Zhejiang 318020, P.R. China, E-mail:
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Jia YJ, Li QS. Ferroptosis: a critical player and potential therapeutic target in traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. Neural Regen Res 2023; 18:506-512. [DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.350187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Huang Y, Wang S, Ke A, Guo K. Ferroptosis and its interaction with tumor immune microenvironment in liver cancer. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2023; 1878:188848. [PMID: 36502929 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2022.188848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Exploring effective systemic treatments for liver cancer is still a great challenge worldwide. As a novel form of regulated cell death, ferroptosis has been paid more and more attention in the cancer research field. In recent years, targeting ferroptosis has become an encouraging strategy for liver cancer treatment. Cancer cells can be directly killed by inducing ferroptosis; in contrast, ferroptosis can also ameliorate the tumor immunosuppressive microenvironment and sensitize cancers to immunotherapy. Here, we summarize fully current progress in the iron homeostasis in the liver, the internal association between imbalanced iron homeostasis and ferroptosis in liver carcinogenesis and development, as well as ferroptosis-related regulators in liver cancer. Furthermore, we discuss thoroughly the interaction between ferroptosis and tumor immune microenvironment. Finally, we provide certainly a future insight on the potential value of ferroptosis in the immunotherapy of liver cancer.
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- Yilan Huang
- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion, Ministry of Education, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Wang X, Liu T, Qiu C, Yu S, Zhang Y, Sheng Y, Wu C. Characterization and role exploration of ferroptosis-related genes in osteoarthritis. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1066885. [PMID: 36950524 PMCID: PMC10025542 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1066885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA), viewing as a degenerative aseptic inflammatory disease, is characterized by joint pain and inflammation that significantly affects the quality of patients' life, especially for the elder. Although rapid progress has been achieved in elucidating the underlying mechanisms of OA occurrence and progression, there is still a lack of effective clinical therapeutics for OA patients. Currently the most common treatments including drug therapy and surgical operations are not very satisfactory in majority of cases, so it is worthy to explore new remedies. During the past few decades, a number of novel forms of regulated cell death have been reported widely, typified by ferroptosis, with its prominent features including reactive oxygen species (ROS) elevation, lipid peroxidation, iron accumulation and glutathione deprivation. Our study was designed to identify the functional roles of differentially expressed ferroptosis-related genes in OA, which were screened out by referring to GEO database via bioinformatics analyses. Human chondrocytes were applied to validate the above findings in the scenario of ferroptosis inhibitors administration. Results partially proved the consistency with bioinformatics analyses that ATF3 and TFRC were highly expressed in interleukin-1β (IL-1β)-stimulated chondrocytes whereas CXCL2 and JUN were downregulated. Besides, TFRC was firstly validated to be upregulated in IL-1β-stimulated chondrocytes, which could be reversed by ferroptosis inhibitors. In conclusion, our study reported two prominent ferroptosis-related genes, ATF3 and TFRC are upregulated in IL-1β-stimulated chondrocytes while CXCL2 and JUN are downregulated. And preliminary results demonstrated that TFRC might serve as an accomplice of ferroptosis process in IL-1β-stimulated chondrocytes and ferroptosis inhibitors have the potential to inhibit ROS in IL-1β-stimulated chondrocytes.
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- Xinyu Wang
- Department of Molecular Orthopaedics, Beijing Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Molecular Orthopaedics, Beijing Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Molecular Orthopaedics, Beijing Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Molecular Orthopaedics, Beijing Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Molecular Orthopaedics, Beijing Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Chengai Wu,
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Gong D, Chen M, Wang Y, Shi J, Hou Y. Role of ferroptosis on tumor progression and immunotherapy. Cell Death Dis 2022; 8:427. [PMID: 36289191 PMCID: PMC9605952 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-022-01218-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Ferroptosis is triggered by intracellular iron leading to accumulation of lipid peroxidation consequent promotion of cell death. Cancer cell exhibits ability to evade ferroptosis by activation of antioxidant signaling pathways such as SLC7A11/GPX4 axis. In addition to transcriptional regulation on ferroptosis by NRF2, SREBP1, YAP, and p53, ferroptosis is modulated by ubiquitination or autophagic degradation. Moreover, zinc or Ca2+ could modulate ferroptosis by inducing lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis. Induction of ferroptosis enhances immune cell activity such as T cells or macrophages, which is associated with the release of DAMPs (damage-associated molecular patterns) and IFNγ. Therefore, combined immune checkpoint inhibitors with ferroptosis inducers effectively enhance antitumor immunotherapy, whereas induction of ferroptosis could impair T cell activity or survival, suggesting that rational combined therapy for cancer is essential. In this review, we discussed the regulatory role of ferroptosis on tumor progression and immunotherapy.
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- Deting Gong
- grid.440785.a0000 0001 0743 511XSchool of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013 PR China
| | - Mingjun Chen
- grid.440785.a0000 0001 0743 511XSchool of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013 PR China
| | - Yuhan Wang
- grid.440785.a0000 0001 0743 511XSchool of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013 PR China
| | - Juanjuan Shi
- grid.440785.a0000 0001 0743 511XSchool of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013 PR China
| | - Yongzhong Hou
- grid.440785.a0000 0001 0743 511XSchool of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013 PR China
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