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Gao Z, Zheng J, Wu X, Savinov S, Zhao C, Xiao H. Heat shock cognate 70 protein is a novel target of nobiletin and its colonic metabolites in inhibiting colon carcinogenesis. Food Funct 2024. [PMID: 39329172 DOI: 10.1039/d4fo03211j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/28/2024]
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Nobiletin (NBT) is a unique flavonoid mainly found in citrus fruits and has been reported to inhibit colon carcinogenesis in multiple rodent models. However, the direct molecular targets of NBT are unknown, which greatly limits its utilization in cancer prevention and treatment. In this study, using affinity chromatography, proteomics, computer modeling and various biochemical analyses, for the first time we identified HSC70 as a direct protein target of NBT in colon cancer cells. Moreover, NBT bound to HSC70 at its ATP-binding site and inhibited its ATPase activity. Importantly, our results also demonstrated that the major colonic metabolites of NBT (generated in the colon of NBT-fed mice) produced similar inhibitory effects against HSC70-mediated pro-carcinogenic events to those of NBT. Overall, our results provide a solid basis to further investigate the implication of the interaction between NBT/NBT metabolites and HSC70 in cancer chemoprevention.
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- Zili Gao
- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, 102 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01002, USA.
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, 102 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01002, USA.
- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, 102 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01002, USA.
- Department of Kinesiology and Health, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, USA
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- Division of Arts and Sciences, Rivier University, Nashua, NH, USA
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- Institute of Food Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, P. R. China
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- Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, 102 Holdsworth Way, Amherst, MA 01002, USA.
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Lu H, Liu C, Yang C, He Z, Wang L, Song L. Genome-wide identification of the HSP70 genes in Pacific oyster Magallana gigas and their response to heat stress. Cell Stress Chaperones 2024; 29:589-602. [PMID: 38908469 PMCID: PMC11268181 DOI: 10.1016/j.cstres.2024.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024] Open
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Heat shock protein 70 (HSP70), the most prominent and well-characterized stress protein in animals, plays an important role in assisting animals in responding to various adverse conditions. In the present study, a total of 113 HSP70 gene family members were identified in the updated genome of Magallana gigas (designated MgHSP70) (previously known as Crassostrea gigas). There were 75, 12, 11, and 8 HSP70s located in the cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, and endoplasmic reticulum, respectively, and 7 HSP70s were located in both the nucleus and cytoplasm. Among 113 MgHSP70 genes, 107 were unevenly distributed in 8 chromosomes of M. gigas with the greatest number in chromosome 07 (61 genes, 57.01%). The MgHSP70 gene family members were mainly assigned into five clusters, among which the HSPa12 subfamily underwent lineage-specific expansion, consisting of 89 members. A total of 68 MgHSP70 genes (60.18%) were tandemly duplicated and formed 30 gene pairs, among which 14 gene pairs were under strong positive selection. In general, the expression of MgHSP70s was tissue-specific, with the highest expression in labial palp and gill and the lowest expression in adductor muscle and hemocytes. There were 35, 31, and 47 significantly upregulated genes at 6, 12, and 24 h after heat shock treatment (28 °C), respectively. The expression patterns of different tandemly duplicated genes exhibited distinct characteristics after shock treatment, indicating that these genes may have different functions. Nevertheless, genes within the same tandemly duplicated group exhibit similar expression patterns. Most of the tandemly duplicated HSP70 gene pairs showed the highest expression levels at 24 h. This study provides a comprehensive description of the MgHSP70 gene family in M. gigas and offers valuable insights into the functions of HSP70 in the mollusc adaptation of oysters to environmental stress.
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- Hongbo Lu
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhuhai 519000, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China.
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China.
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- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology & Disease Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), Zhuhai 519000, China; Liaoning Key Laboratory of Marine Animal Immunology, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China; Dalian Key Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Disease Prevention and Control, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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Huang Z, Lin M, Wang L, Dou L, Hou X, Zhang J, Huang Y, Wei L, An R, Wang D, Yao Y, Guo D, Li Z, Zhang Y. Bafi A1 inhibits nano-copper oxide-induced mitochondrial damage by reducing the release of copper from lysosomes. J Appl Toxicol 2024; 44:1257-1268. [PMID: 38700028 DOI: 10.1002/jat.4624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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This study demonstrated that both copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO-NPs) and copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) can cause swelling, inflammation, and cause damage to the mitochondria of alveolar type II epithelial cells in mice. Cellular examinations indicated that both CuO-NPs and Cu-NPs can reduce cell viability and harm the mitochondria of human bronchial epithelial cells, particularly Beas-2B cells. However, it is clear that CuO-NPs exhibit a more pronounced detrimental effect compared with Cu-NPs. Using bafilomycin A1 (Bafi A1), an inhibitor of lysosomal acidification, was found to enhance cell viability and alleviate mitochondrial damage caused by CuO-NPs. Additionally, Bafi A1 also reduces the accumulation of dihydrolipoamide S-acetyltransferase (DLAT), a marker for mitochondrial protein toxicity, induced by CuO-NPs. This observation suggests that the toxicity of CuO-NPs depends on the distribution of copper particles within cells, a process facilitated by the acidic environment of lysosomes. The release of copper ions is thought to be triggered by the acidic conditions within lysosomes, which aligns with the lysosomal Trojan horse mechanism. However, this association does not seem to be evident with Cu-NPs.
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- Zhi Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang an Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang an Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang an Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang an Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang an Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang an Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang an Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Third People's Hospital Affiliated to Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang an Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang an Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang an Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang an Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- The 5th Ward, Department of Internal Medicine, Anshan Tuberculosis Hospital, Anshan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vaccines for Infectious Diseases, Xiang an Biomedicine Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Innovation Platform for Industry-Education Integration in Vaccine Research, School of Public Health, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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Urazaliyeva A, Kanabekova P, Beisenbayev A, Kulsharova G, Atabaev T, Kim S, Lim CK. All organic nanomedicine for PDT-PTT combination therapy of cancer cells in hypoxia. Sci Rep 2024; 14:17507. [PMID: 39080400 PMCID: PMC11289472 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68077-4] [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: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Photodynamic and photothermal therapies are promising treatments for cancer, dermatological, and ophthalmological conditions. However, photodynamic therapy (PDT) is less effective in oxygen-deficient tumor environments. Combining PDT with photothermal therapy (PTT) can enhance oxygen supply and treatment efficacy. Inorganic PTT agents pose toxicity risks, limiting their clinical use despite their high performance. In this study, we developed a novel nanomedicine integrating an all-organic photothermal agent and an organic photosensitizer, creating a colocalized nanoplatform to enhance phototherapy efficacy in cancer treatment. PTT nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized through a thermal phase transition of organic chromophores, demonstrating superior photothermal properties and photostability. Utilizing this nanoplatform, we devised 'Combi NPs' for combined PDT-PTT nanomedicine. Tests on A549 cancer cell lines have revealed that Combi NPs exhibit superior cytotoxicity and induce apoptosis in hypoxic conditions, outperforming PTT-only NPs. The all-organic Combi NPs show significant potential for clinical cancer phototherapy in hypoxic microenvironments, potentially mitigating long-term nanomedicine accumulation and associated toxicity.
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- Anel Urazaliyeva
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Chemistry, Nazarbayev University, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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- Chemical and Biological Integrative Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan.
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Demirel O, Paar V, Tolnai P, Topf A, Hoppe UC, Lichtenauer M, Mirna M. Heat Shock Protein 70 Constitutes a Promising Novel Biomarker in Differential Diagnosis between Takotsubo Syndrome and Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4152. [PMID: 39064192 PMCID: PMC11277720 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13144152] [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: 06/12/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
Abstract
(1) Background: Due to similar clinical presentation and a lack of specific biomarkers, initial differentiation between Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) remains challenging in daily practice. Heat Shock Protein 70 (HSP70) is a novel biomarker that is recognized for its potential in the diagnosis and differentiation of cardiovascular conditions. (2) Methods: Data from a total of 156 patients were analyzed (32.1% NSTEMI, 32.7% TTS, and 35.3% controls). Serum concentrations of HSP70 were determined using ELISA and compared between patients and controls. ROC curve analysis, logistic regression analysis and propensity-score-weighted logistic regression were conducted. (3) Results: Concentrations of HSP70 were highest in patients with TTS (median 1727 pg/mL vs. ACS: median 1545 pg/mL vs. controls: median 583 pg/mL, p < 0.0001). HSP70 was predictive for TTS in binary logistic regression analysis (B(SE) = 0.634(0.22), p = 0.004), which even remained significant after correction for possible confounders in propensity-score-weighted analysis. ROC curve analysis also revealed a significant association of HSP70 with TTS (AUC: 0.633, p = 0.008). (4) Conclusions: Based on our findings, HSP70 constitutes a promising biomarker for discrimination between TTS and NSTEMI, especially in combination with established cardiovascular biomarkers like pBNP or high-sensitivity cardiac troponin.
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- Ozan Demirel
- Clinic of Internal Medicine II, Department of Cardiology, Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria (V.P.)
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine II, Department of Cardiology, Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria (V.P.)
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine II, Department of Cardiology, Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria (V.P.)
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- Hospital Villach, Department of Internal Medicine, 9500 Villach, Austria
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine II, Department of Cardiology, Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria (V.P.)
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine II, Department of Cardiology, Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria (V.P.)
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- Clinic of Internal Medicine II, Department of Cardiology, Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria (V.P.)
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Ferretti GDS, Quaas CE, Bertolini I, Zuccotti A, Saatci O, Kashatus JA, Sharmin S, Lu DY, Poli ANR, Quesnelle AF, Rodriguez-Blanco J, de Cubas AA, Hobbs GA, Liu Q, O'Bryan JP, Salvino JM, Kashatus DF, Sahin O, Barnoud T. HSP70-mediated mitochondrial dynamics and autophagy represent a novel vulnerability in pancreatic cancer. Cell Death Differ 2024; 31:881-896. [PMID: 38802657 PMCID: PMC11239841 DOI: 10.1038/s41418-024-01310-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most prevalent type of pancreatic cancer, is one of the deadliest forms of cancer with limited therapy options. Overexpression of the heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) is a hallmark of cancer that is strongly associated with aggressive disease and worse clinical outcomes. However, the underlying mechanisms by which HSP70 allows tumor cells to thrive under conditions of continuous stress have not been fully described. Here, we report that PDAC has the highest expression of HSP70 relative to normal tissue across all cancers analyzed. Furthermore, HSP70 expression is associated with tumor grade and is further enhanced in metastatic PDAC. We show that genetic or therapeutic ablation of HSP70 alters mitochondrial subcellular localization, impairs mitochondrial dynamics, and promotes mitochondrial swelling to induce apoptosis. Mechanistically, we find that targeting HSP70 suppresses the PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1) mediated phosphorylation of dynamin-related protein 1 (DRP1). Treatment with the HSP70 inhibitor AP-4-139B was efficacious as a single agent in primary and metastatic mouse models of PDAC. In addition, we demonstrate that HSP70 inhibition promotes the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) mediated phosphorylation of Beclin-1, a key regulator of autophagic flux. Accordingly, we find that the autophagy inhibitor hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) enhances the ability of AP-4-139B to mediate anti-tumor activity in vivo. Collectively, our results suggest that HSP70 is a multi-functional driver of tumorigenesis that orchestrates mitochondrial dynamics and autophagy. Moreover, these findings support the rationale for concurrent inhibition of HSP70 and autophagy as a novel therapeutic approach for HSP70-driven PDAC.
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- Giulia D S Ferretti
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
- Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
- Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Molecular and Cellular Oncogenesis Program, The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
- Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
- Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Molecular and Cellular Oncogenesis Program, The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
- Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
- Darby Children's Research Institute, Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
- Department of Cell and Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Molecular and Cellular Oncogenesis Program, The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
- Department of Cell and Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Molecular and Cellular Oncogenesis Program, The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
- Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA.
- Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA.
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Amissah HA, Combs SE, Shevtsov M. Tumor Dormancy and Reactivation: The Role of Heat Shock Proteins. Cells 2024; 13:1087. [PMID: 38994941 PMCID: PMC11240553 DOI: 10.3390/cells13131087] [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: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Tumors are a heterogeneous group of cell masses originating in various organs or tissues. The cellular composition of the tumor cell mass interacts in an intricate manner, influenced by humoral, genetic, molecular, and tumor microenvironment cues that dictate tumor growth or suppression. As a result, tumors undergo a period of a dormant state before their clinically discernible stage, which surpasses the clinical dormancy threshold. Moreover, as a genetically imprinted strategy, early-seeder cells, a distinct population of tumor cells, break off to dock nearby or extravasate into blood vessels to secondary tissues, where they form disseminated solitary dormant tumor cells with reversible capacity. Among the various mechanisms underlying the dormant tumor mass and dormant tumor cell formation, heat shock proteins (HSPs) might play one of the most important roles in how the dormancy program plays out. It is known that numerous aberrant cellular processes, such as malignant transformation, cancer cell stemness, tumor invasion, metastasis, angiogenesis, and signaling pathway maintenance, are influenced by the HSPs. An accumulating body of knowledge suggests that HSPs may be involved in the angiogenic switch, immune editing, and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling cascades, crucial genetically imprinted strategies important to the tumor dormancy initiation and dormancy maintenance program. In this review, we highlight the biological events that orchestrate the dormancy state and the body of work that has been conducted on the dynamics of HSPs in a tumor mass, as well as tumor cell dormancy and reactivation. Additionally, we propose a conceptual framework that could possibly underlie dormant tumor reactivation in metastatic relapse.
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- Haneef Ahmed Amissah
- Institute of Life Sciences and Biomedicine, Department of Medical Biology and Medical Biology, FEFU Campus, Far Eastern Federal University, 690922 Vladivostok, Russia
- Diagnostics Laboratory Department, Trauma and Specialist Hospital, CE-122-2486, Central Region, Winneba P.O. Box 326, Ghana
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Technische Universität München (TUM), Klinikum Rechts der Isar, 81675 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Technische Universität München (TUM), Klinikum Rechts der Isar, 81675 Munich, Germany
- Laboratory of Biomedical Nanotechnologies, Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), 194064 Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Personalized Medicine Centre, Almazov National Medical Research Centre, 197341 Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Qu J, Wang Y, Wang Q. Cuproptosis: potential new direction in diabetes research and treatment. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1344729. [PMID: 38904034 PMCID: PMC11188452 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1344729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
Abstract
Cuproptosis, a recently discovered form of cell death, stems from an overabundance of copper ions infiltrating mitochondria. These ions directly engage lipoylated proteins, prompting their oligomerization and subsequent loss of iron-sulfur clusters. This sequence induces proteotoxic stress, ultimately culminating in cell death. Type 2 diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder resulting from a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors, has not yet been fully understood in terms of its etiology and pathogenesis. Intricately, it is linked to various modalities of cell death, including mitochondrial autophagy, apoptosis, pyroptosis, and ferroptosis. Studies have discovered impaired copper metabolism in individuals with Type 2 diabetes, hinting at a unique role for copper homeostasis in the progression of the disease. To this end, the present research aims to delineate the potential correlation between cuproptosis and Type 2 diabetes by exhaustively reviewing the existing literature. By synthesizing relevant research on cuproptosis, the paper intends to lay the groundwork for a thorough exploration of the pathogenesis of Type 2 diabetes and the development of targeted therapeutic interventions. The ultimate objective is to facilitate a deeper understanding of Type 2 diabetes and to identify novel therapeutic strategies associated with cuproptosis.
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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Derangula S, Nadumane VK. Analysis of the Anticancer Mechanism of OR3 Pigment from Streptomyces coelicolor JUACT03 Against the Human Hepatoma Cell Line Using a Proteomic Approach. Cell Biochem Biophys 2024; 82:1061-1077. [PMID: 38578403 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-024-01258-0] [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] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
Abstract
This study assessed OR3 pigment, derived from Streptomyces coelicolor JUACT03, for its anticancer potential on HepG2 liver cancer cells and its safety on HEK293 normal cells. OR3 induced apoptosis and inhibited HepG2 cell proliferation, confirmed by caspase activation, Sub-G1 phase cell cycle arrest, and reduced colony formation. Proteomic analysis revealed altered expression of proteins associated with ribosomal function, mRNA processing, nuclear transport, proteasome activity, carbohydrate metabolism, chaperone function, histone regulation, and vesicle-mediated transport. Downregulation of proteins in MAPKAP kinase1, EIF2, mTOR, and EIF4 pathways contributed to apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Changes in c-MYC, FUBP1 target proteins and upregulation of Prohibitin-1 (PHB1) were also noted. Western blot analysis supported alterations in eIF2, mTOR, and RAN pathways, including downregulation of RAB 5, c-MYC, p38, MAPK1, and MAPK3. OR3 exhibited significant anti-angiogenic activity in the in ovo CAM assay. In summary, OR3 demonstrated strong anticancer effects, inducing apoptosis, hindering proliferation, and displaying antiangiogenic properties. These findings highlight OR3's potential as an anticancer drug candidate, warranting further in vivo exploration.
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- Somasekhara Derangula
- Department of Biotechnology, Center for Research in Pure and Applied Sciences, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-Be-University), Bangalore, Karnataka, 560078, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Center for Research in Pure and Applied Sciences, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-Be-University), Bangalore, Karnataka, 560078, India.
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Mahboubi H, Yu H, Malca M, McCusty D, Stochaj U. Pifithrin-µ Induces Stress Granule Formation, Regulates Cell Survival, and Rewires Cellular Signaling. Cells 2024; 13:885. [PMID: 38891018 PMCID: PMC11172192 DOI: 10.3390/cells13110885] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Stress granules (SGs) are cytoplasmic protein-RNA condensates that assemble in response to various insults. SG production is driven by signaling pathways that are relevant to human disease. Compounds that modulate SG characteristics are therefore of clinical interest. Pifithrin-µ is a candidate anti-tumor agent that inhibits members of the hsp70 chaperone family. While hsp70s are required for granulostasis, the impact of pifithrin-µ on SG formation is unknown. (2) Methods: Using HeLa cells as model system, cell-based assays evaluated the effects of pifithrin-µ on cell viability. Quantitative Western blotting assessed cell signaling events and SG proteins. Confocal microscopy combined with quantitative image analyses examined multiple SG parameters. (3) Results: Pifithrin-µ induced bona fide SGs in the absence of exogenous stress. These SGs were dynamic; their properties were determined by the duration of pifithrin-µ treatment. The phosphorylation of eIF2α was mandatory to generate SGs upon pifithrin-µ exposure. Moreover, the formation of pifithrin-µ SGs was accompanied by profound changes in cell signaling. Pifithrin-µ reduced the activation of 5'-AMP-activated protein kinase, whereas the pro-survival protein kinase Akt was activated. Long-term pifithrin-µ treatment caused a marked loss of cell viability. (4) Conclusions: Our study identified stress-related changes in cellular homeostasis that are elicited by pifithrin-µ. These insights are important knowledge for the appropriate therapeutic use of pifithrin-µ and related compounds.
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- Hicham Mahboubi
- Department of Physiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3G 1Y6, Canada (H.Y.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3G 1Y6, Canada (H.Y.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3G 1Y6, Canada (H.Y.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3G 1Y6, Canada (H.Y.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Physiology, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3G 1Y6, Canada (H.Y.); (M.M.)
- Quantitative Life Sciences Program, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3G 1Y6, Canada
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Saravanan M. Comment on "Cell surface expression of 70 kDa heat shock protein in human oral dysplasia and squamous cell carcinoma: Correlation with clinicopathological features". Oral Oncol 2024; 152:106791. [PMID: 38581819 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2024.106791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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- Muthupandian Saravanan
- AMR & Nanotherapeutics Lab, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 600 077, India.
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Ding K, Xu Q, Zhao L, Li Y, Li Z, Shi W, Zeng Q, Wang X, Zhang X. Chromosome-level genome provides insights into environmental adaptability and innate immunity in the common dolphin (delphinus delphis). BMC Genomics 2024; 25:373. [PMID: 38627659 PMCID: PMC11022445 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-024-10268-4] [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: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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The common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) is widely distributed worldwide and well adapted to various habitats. Animal genomes store clues about their pasts, and can reveal the genes underlying their evolutionary success. Here, we report the first high-quality chromosome-level genome of D. delphis. The assembled genome size was 2.56 Gb with a contig N50 of 63.85 Mb. Phylogenetically, D. delphis was close to Tursiops truncatus and T. aduncus. The genome of D. delphis exhibited 428 expanded and 1,885 contracted gene families, and 120 genes were identified as positively selected. The expansion of the HSP70 gene family suggested that D. delphis has a powerful system for buffering stress, which might be associated with its broad adaptability, longevity, and detoxification capacity. The expanded IFN-α and IFN-ω gene families, as well as the positively selected genes encoding tripartite motif-containing protein 25, peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase NIMA-interacting 1, and p38 MAP kinase, were all involved in pathways for antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antineoplastic mechanisms. The genome data also revealed dramatic fluctuations in the effective population size during the Pleistocene. Overall, the high-quality genome assembly and annotation represent significant molecular resources for ecological and evolutionary studies of Delphinus and help support their sustainable treatment and conservation.
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- Kui Ding
- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao, China
- Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao, China
- Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao, China
- Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao, China
- Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao, China
- Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Ecological Conservation and Restoration, Third Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Eco-Environmental Science and Technology, First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao, China.
- Laboratory for Marine Ecology and Environmental Science, Qingdao Marine Science and Technology Center, Qingdao, China.
- National Engineering Laboratory for Integrated Aero-Space-Ground-Ocean Big Data Application Technology, Xi'an, China.
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Tausif YM, Thekkekkara D, Sai TE, Jahagirdar V, Arjun HR, Meheronnisha SK, Babu A, Banerjee A. Heat shock protein paradigms in cancer progression: future therapeutic perspectives. 3 Biotech 2024; 14:96. [PMID: 38449709 PMCID: PMC10912419 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-024-03951-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Heat-shock proteins (HSPs), also known as stress proteins, are ubiquitously present in all forms of life. They play pivotal roles in protein folding and unfolding, the formation of multiprotein complexes, the transportation and sorting of proteins into their designated subcellular compartments, the regulation of the cell cycle, and signalling processes. These HSPs encompass HSP27, HSP40, HSP70, HSP60, and HSP90, each contributing to various cellular functions. In the context of cancer, HSPs exert influence by either inhibiting or activating diverse signalling pathways, thereby impacting growth, differentiation, and cell division. This article offers an extensive exploration of the functions of HSPs within the realms of pharmacology and cancer biology. HSPs are believed to play substantial roles in the mechanisms underlying the initiation and progression of cancer. They hold promise as valuable clinical markers for cancer diagnosis, potential targets for therapeutic interventions, and indicators of disease progression. In times of cellular stress, HSPs function as molecular chaperones, safeguarding the structural and functional integrity of proteins and aiding in their proper folding. Moreover, HSPs play a crucial role in cancer growth, by regulating processes such as angiogenesis, cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and metastasis.
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- Y. Mohammed Tausif
- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, Karnataka 570 015 India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, Karnataka 570 015 India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, Karnataka 570 015 India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, Karnataka 570 015 India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, Karnataka 570 015 India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, Karnataka 570 015 India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, Karnataka 570 015 India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, Karnataka 570 015 India
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Tanveer F, Ilyas A, Syed B, Hashim Z, Ahmed A, Zarina S. Differential Protein Expression in Response to Varlitinib Treatment in Oral Cancer Cell Line: an In Vitro Therapeutic Approach. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024; 196:2110-2121. [PMID: 37470935 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04642-3] [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] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is the most frequently overexpressed receptor histologically exhibited by oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients. Aberrated EGFR signaling may lead to recurrence and metastasis, thus laying the foundation of targeted therapy. Deactivating EGFR is likely to prevent downstream signaling thus resulting in apoptosis. Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have come into play to revert aggressiveness of OSCC. We exploited comparative proteomic analyses based on anti-EGFR potential of varlitinib, using cellular proteomes from treated and untreated groups of oral cancer cells to identify protein players functional during oral carcinogenesis. Following separation by two-dimensional electrophoresis, differentially expressed cellular proteins (varlitinib-treated and untreated cells) were analyzed and later identified using QTOF mass spectrometer. In silico analysis for protein-protein interaction was carried out using STRING. Six differentially expressed proteins were identified as binding immunoglobulin protein (BiP), heat shock protein 7 C (HSP7C), protein disulfide isomerase 1 A (PDIA1), vimentin (VIME), keratin type I cytoskeletal 14 (K1C14), and β-Actin (ACTB). Relative expression of five proteins was found to be downregulated upon varlitinib treatment, whereas only K1C14 was upregulated in treated cells compared to control. Protein network analysis depicts the interaction between BiP, PDIA1, VIME, etc. indicating their role in oral carcinogenesis. Oral cancer cells show proteome shift based on varlitinib treatment compared to corresponding controls. Our data suggest candidature of varlitinib as a potent therapeutic agent and BiP, PDIA1, HSP7C, VIME, and β-Actin as complementary/prognostic markers of OSCC.
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- Fariha Tanveer
- Dr. Zafar H. Zaidi Center for Proteomics, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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- Dr. Zafar H. Zaidi Center for Proteomics, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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- School of Pharmacy, Chapman University, Orange, CA, USA
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- Dr. Zafar H. Zaidi Center for Proteomics, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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- School of Pharmacy, Chapman University, Orange, CA, USA
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- Dr. Zafar H. Zaidi Center for Proteomics, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan.
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Chan C, Groisman EA. Chaperone Hsp70 helps Salmonella survive infection-relevant stress by reducing protein synthesis. PLoS Biol 2024; 22:e3002560. [PMID: 38574172 PMCID: PMC10994381 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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In all domains of life, Hsp70 chaperones preserve protein homeostasis by promoting protein folding and degradation and preventing protein aggregation. We now report that the Hsp70 from the bacterial pathogen Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium-termed DnaK-independently reduces protein synthesis in vitro and in S. Typhimurium facing cytoplasmic Mg2+ starvation, a condition encountered during infection. This reduction reflects a 3-fold increase in ribosome association with DnaK and a 30-fold decrease in ribosome association with trigger factor, the chaperone normally associated with translating ribosomes. Surprisingly, this reduction does not involve J-domain cochaperones, unlike previously known functions of DnaK. Removing the 74 C-terminal amino acids of the 638-residue long DnaK impeded DnaK association with ribosomes and reduction of protein synthesis, rendering S. Typhimurium defective in protein homeostasis during cytoplasmic Mg2+ starvation. DnaK-dependent reduction in protein synthesis is critical for survival against Mg2+ starvation because inhibiting protein synthesis in a dnaK-independent manner overcame the 10,000-fold loss in viability resulting from DnaK truncation. Our results indicate that DnaK protects bacteria from infection-relevant stresses by coordinating protein synthesis with protein folding capacity.
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- Carissa Chan
- Department of Microbial Pathogenesis, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
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- Department of Microbial Pathogenesis, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
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Viana P, Hamar P. Targeting the heat shock response induced by modulated electro-hyperthermia (mEHT) in cancer. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2024; 1879:189069. [PMID: 38176599 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2023.189069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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The Heat Shock Response (HSR) is a cellular stress reaction crucial for cell survival against stressors, including heat, in both healthy and cancer cells. Modulated electro-hyperthermia (mEHT) is an emerging non-invasive cancer therapy utilizing electromagnetic fields to selectively target cancer cells via temperature-dependent and independent mechanisms. However, mEHT triggers HSR in treated cells. Despite demonstrated efficacy in cancer treatment, understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms for improved therapeutic outcomes remains a focus. This review examines the HSR induced by mEHT in cancer cells, discussing potential strategies to modulate it for enhanced tumor-killing effects. Approaches such as HSF1 gene-knockdown and small molecule inhibitors like KRIBB11 are explored to downregulate the HSR and augment tumor destruction. We emphasize the impact of HSR inhibition on cancer cell viability, mEHT sensitivity, and potential synergistic effects, addressing challenges and future directions. This understanding offers opportunities for optimizing treatment strategies and advancing precision medicine in cancer therapy.
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- Pedro Viana
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Tűzoltó utca 37-49, 1094 Budapest, Hungary.
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Tűzoltó utca 37-49, 1094 Budapest, Hungary.
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Xu L, Xiao S, Chai Z, Li T, Joon Lee J, Su G, Zhao Y. Study of novel ginsenoside metabolites targeting HSP70 as anti-prostate cancer drugs. Bioorg Chem 2024; 144:107131. [PMID: 38271824 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107131] [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: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Ginsenoside 20 (R)-25-methoxy-dammarane-3 β, twelve β, 20 triol (AD-1) is a promising new drug for the treatment of prostate cancer, but its bioavailability is low. This study investigated the effects of the main metabolites PD and M6 of AD-1 on prostate cancer cell PC3. The in vitro experimental results showed that the IC50 values of PC3 cells treated with PD and M6 were 65.61 and 11.72, respectively. Both PD and M6 inhibited the migration of PC3 cells, and the cell cycle was blocked in the G1 phase. The apoptosis rates of cells following M6 treatment at concentrations of 7.5, 15, and 30 μM were 13.4 %, 17.5 %, and 41.4 %, respectively, which stimulated the expression of apoptosis protein and significantly increased intracellular ROS levels. In xenograft models, PD and M6 have been reported to significantly inhibit tumor growth. We used a genome-wide mRNA expression profile to study the effects of PD and M6 on gene expression in PC3 cancer cells. PD and M6 induced downregulation of HSP70 subtypes HSPA1A and HSPA1B. RT-PCR confirmed that the significant down-regulation of HSP70 subtype expressions was consistent with the results of Transcriptome analysis. Moreover, M6 significantly downregulated the expression of AR, which was further proved by Western blot analysis. In summary, our research findings provide a scientific basis for interpreting the significant activity of AD-1 in prostate cancer, and for the research and development of PD and M6 as novel HSP70 inhibitors.
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- Lei Xu
- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China; Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong 030619, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China; Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong 030619, China
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- Shanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Jinzhong 030619, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China
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- School of Functional Food and Wine, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines of the Changbai Mountain, Ministry of Education, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China.
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Avola R, Graziano ACE, Madrid A, Clericuzio M, Cardile V, Russo A. Pholiotic acid promotes apoptosis in human metastatic melanoma cells. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 390:110894. [PMID: 38301881 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2024.110894] [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: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Mushrooms produce a great variety of secondary metabolites that can be successful in both prevention and treatment of various cancers. In particular, higher Basidiomycete mushrooms contain various types of biologically active low-molecular compounds in fruiting bodies with suggested anticarcinogenic effects. The polyamine analogue {(2R)-2-[(S)-3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryloxy] putrescine dicinnamamide} indicated with the name pholiotic acid, isolated for the first time by us from the fruiting bodies of the Basidiomycete Pholiota spumosa (Fr.) Sing. (Strophariaceae), inhibited the viability of human prostate cancer cells, such as other polyamine synthetic analogues that have shown antitumor activity in several types of cancer, including melanoma. Melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer that can metastasize to other organs and presents a high resistance to conventional therapies. In light of these considerations, the present study was therefore designed to assess whether this putrescine derivative could inhibit the growth of human metastatic melanoma cell lines, M14 and A2058. The results obtained demonstrate that this natural compound, at 12.5-50 μM concentration, was able to reduce cell viability of both cancer cells inducing cell death by intrinsic apoptotic pathway that probably involves PTEN activity, inhibition of Hsp70 expression and reactive oxygen species production. On the other hand, the increased expression of enzymes involved in polyamine catabolism trigger apoptotic cell death leading to polyamine depletion and generation of reactive oxygen species as by-products. In conclusion, these findings, starting point for further investigation, implement available our data to support pholiotic acid as an attractive potential chemopreventive agent, and provide a basis for further research into the use of this polyamine derivative as potential anticancer agent for melanoma in combination with existing therapies to improve treatment efficacy and overcome the obstacle of drug resistance.
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- R Avola
- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna "Kore", 94100, Enna, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Enna "Kore", 94100, Enna, Italy
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- Dept. de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Exactas, Universidad de Playa Ancha, Avda. Leopoldo Carvallo 270, Playa Ancha, Valparaíso, 2340000, Chile
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- Dept. of Science and Technological Innovation, University of Piemonte Orientale, V.le T. Michel 11, 15121, Alessandria, Italy
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- Dept. of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, Via S. Sofia, 89, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Dept. of Drug and Health Sciences, University of Catania, V.le A. Doria 6, 95125, Catania, Italy.
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Li X, Wang Y, Jiang M, Yin F, Zhang H, Yuan L, Liu J, Wang X, Wang Z, Zhang Z. Exploring the binding mechanism of a small molecular Hsp70-Bim PPI inhibitor through molecular dynamic simulation. J Mol Model 2024; 30:71. [PMID: 38351232 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-024-05874-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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CONTEXT The interface of Hsp70-Bim protein-protein interaction (PPI) has been identified as a specific target for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) therapy and the specific inhibitors were developed to exhibit in vivo anti-leukemia activities. Herein, we explored the binding mechanism of a Hsp70-Bim inhibitor, 6-(cyclohexylthio)-3-((2-morpholinoethyl) amino)-1-oxo-1H-phenalene-2-carbonitrile (S1g-6), to Hsp70 at the atomic level by MD simulation. TYR-149, THR-222, ALA-223, and GLY-224 on Hsp70 were identified as four key residues that contribute to Hsp70/S1g-6 complex. Moreover, the site mutation validation demonstrated the TYR-149 of Hsp70 is a "hot-spot" in the Hsp70-Bim PPI interface. These results could benefit the design of further inhibitors to occupy the Bim binding site on the Hsp70 surface. METHODS The binding mechanism of S1g-6 and Hsp70 was predicted through the molecular dynamics (MD) method by Gromacs-2021.3. The MD simulation was performed with 100-ps NVT and 100-ps NPT ensemble, and the force field was chosen as the Charmm36 force field. The temperature was set as 300 K, the time step was 2 fs and the total MD simulation time was 500 ns.
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- Xin Li
- Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Life Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Life Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Life Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
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- Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
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Sun YY, Guo HY, Liu BS, Zhang N, Zhu KC, Xian L, Zhao PH, Yang HY, Zhang DC. Genome-wide identification of heat shock protein gene family and their responses to pathogen challenge in Trachinotus ovatus. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2024; 145:109309. [PMID: 38142023 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109309] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) are a widely distributed family of proteins produced in response to heat and other stresses. To develop a deeper understanding of the mechanisms governing expression of HSPs in the bony fish Trachinotus ovatus, we carried out a whole genome analysis and identified 43 HSP genes. Based on their phylogenetic relationships with Danio rerio, Seriola dumerili, and Seriola lalandi, they were divided into four subfamilies: HSP20, HSP60, HSP70, and HSP90. We performed an analysis of the predicted physicochemical properties and subcellular localization of proteins encoded by these genes. The chromosomal localization results showed that the HSP genes are distributed across 20 chromosomes of T. ovatus.These genes were found to be expressed in different tissues, and they showed differential expression in the immune response against Streptococcus agalactiae. However, there was no significant differential expression in the different skin tissue locations of T. ovatus after infection by Cryptocaryon irritans Brown. This study provides basic information for further research on the evolution and structure and function of HSPs in teleosts.
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- Yi-Yao Sun
- Ocean College, Hebei Agricultural University, Qinhuangdao, 066000, PR China; Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 510300, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 510300, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya, 572018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 510300, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya, 572018, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Engineer Technology Research Center of Marine Biological Seed Industry, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 510300, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya, 572018, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Engineer Technology Research Center of Marine Biological Seed Industry, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 510300, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya, 572018, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Engineer Technology Research Center of Marine Biological Seed Industry, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 510300, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya, 572018, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 510300, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Ocean College, Hebei Agricultural University, Qinhuangdao, 066000, PR China; Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 510300, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of South China Sea Fishery Resources Exploitation and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, 510300, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China; Sanya Tropical Fisheries Research Institute, Sanya, 572018, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Engineer Technology Research Center of Marine Biological Seed Industry, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, PR China.
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Kim J, Kim HJ, Choi E, Cho M, Choi S, Jeon MA, Lee JS, Park H. Expansion of the HSP70 gene family in Tegillarca granosa and expression profiles in response to zinc toxicity. Cell Stress Chaperones 2024; 29:97-112. [PMID: 38272254 PMCID: PMC10939072 DOI: 10.1016/j.cstres.2024.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient in organisms and an abundant element in the Earth's crust. Trace amounts of Zn released from natural sources can enter aquatic ecosystems through weathering and erosion. Zn accumulates in organisms, and when its intracellular concentration exceeds a certain level, it can induce oxidative stress and trigger oxidative stress-mediated heat shock protein (HSP) modulation. HSP70 is the most evolutionarily conserved among the HSP families. Despite extensive research on HSP70 genes in bivalves, the HSP70 gene family of Tegillarca granosa is still poorly characterized. We identified 65 HSP70 genes belonging to 6 families in the T. granosa genome, with 50 HSPa12 and 11 HSPa B2 genes highly expanded. On chromosome 11, 39 HSP70 (60%) genes were identified, and the HSPa12A genes were highly duplicated. A total of 527 and 538 differentially expressed genes were identified in the gills and mantle based on Zn exposure, respectively. The Gene Ontology of cellular anatomical entities was significantly enriched with upregulated differentially expressed genes in the gills and mantle. Eight of the 11 HSPa B2 genes were upregulated in both tissues. Most of the genes identified in both tissues were involved in "protein homeostasis" and "inhibition of apoptosis," which are associated with the HSP70 family's resistance to extrinsic and intrinsic stress. Hence, this study identified that the HSP70 gene family plays a vital role in the adaptation of aquatic organisms to heavy metal (e.g., Zn) stress in contaminated environments by compiling the different physiological responses to preserve homeostasis.
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- Jinmu Kim
- Division of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Aqualife Medicine, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, Korea
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- Division of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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- Aquaculture Management Division, South Sea Fisheries Research Institute, NIFS, Yeosu, Korea
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- Department of Aqualife Medicine, Chonnam National University, Yeosu, Korea.
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- Division of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
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Sun C, Pan Q, Du M, Zheng J, Bai M, Sun W. Decoding the roles of heat shock proteins in liver cancer. Cytokine Growth Factor Rev 2024; 75:81-92. [PMID: 38182465 DOI: 10.1016/j.cytogfr.2023.12.003] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common gastrointestinal malignancies, characterized by insidious onset and high propensity for metastasis and recurrence. Apart from surgical resection, there are no effective curative methods for HCC in recent years, due to resistance to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Heat shock proteins (HSP) play a crucial role in maintaining cellular homeostasis and normal organism development as molecular chaperones for intracellular proteins. Both basic research and clinical data have shown that HSPs are crucial participants in the HCC microenvironment, as well as the occurrence, development, metastasis, and resistance to radiotherapy and chemotherapy in various malignancies, particularly liver cancer. This review aims to discuss the molecular mechanisms and potential clinical value of HSPs in HCC, which may provide new insights for HSP-based therapeutic interventions for HCC.
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- Chen Sun
- Department of Radiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Organ Transplantation, First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Second Department of Medical Oncology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
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Somu P, Mohanty S, Basavegowda N, Yadav AK, Paul S, Baek KH. The Interplay between Heat Shock Proteins and Cancer Pathogenesis: A Novel Strategy for Cancer Therapeutics. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:638. [PMID: 38339390 PMCID: PMC10854888 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16030638] [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: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are developmentally conserved families of protein found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. HSPs are engaged in a diverse range of physiological processes, including molecular chaperone activity to assist the initial protein folding or promote the unfolding and refolding of misfolded intermediates to acquire the normal or native conformation and its translocation and prevent protein aggregation as well as in immunity, apoptosis, and autophagy. These molecular chaperonins are classified into various families according to their molecular size or weight, encompassing small HSPs (e.g., HSP10 and HSP27), HSP40, HSP60, HSP70, HSP90, and the category of large HSPs that include HSP100 and ClpB proteins. The overexpression of HSPs is induced to counteract cell stress at elevated levels in a variety of solid tumors, including anticancer chemotherapy, and is closely related to a worse prognosis and therapeutic resistance to cancer cells. HSPs are also involved in anti-apoptotic properties and are associated with processes of cancer progression and development, such as metastasis, invasion, and cell proliferation. This review outlines the previously mentioned HSPs and their significant involvement in diverse mechanisms of tumor advancement and metastasis, as well as their contribution to identifying potential targets for therapeutic interventions.
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- Prathap Somu
- Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering, School of Civil & Chemical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, Dehmi Kalan, Jaipur 303007, India;
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008, India;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38451, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung 413310, Taiwan;
- Department of Bioengineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 602105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008, India;
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- Department of Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38451, Republic of Korea;
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Kafle A, Suttiprapa S. Current State of Knowledge on Blood and Tissue-Based Biomarkers for Opisthorchis viverrini-induced Cholangiocarcinoma: A Review of Prognostic, Predictive, and Diagnostic Markers. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2024; 25:25-41. [PMID: 38285765 PMCID: PMC10911713 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2024.25.1.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a prevalent cancer in Southeast Asia, with Opisthorchis viverrini (O.viverrini) infection being the primary risk factor. Most CCA cases in this region are diagnosed at advanced stages, leading to unfavorable prognoses. The development of stage-specific biomarkers for Opisthorchis viverrini-induced cholangiocarcinoma (Ov-CCA) holds crucial significance, as it facilitates early detection and timely administration of curative interventions, effectively mitigating the high morbidity and mortality rates associated with this disease in the Great Mekong region. Biomarkers are a promising approach for early detection, prognosis, and targeted treatment of CCA. Disease-specific biomarkers facilitate early detection and enable monitoring of therapy effectiveness, allowing for any necessary corrections. This review provides an overview of the potential O. viverrini-specific molecular biomarkers and important markers for diagnosing and monitoring Ov-CCA, discussing their prognostic, predictive, and diagnostic value. Despite the limited research in this domain, several potential biomarkers have been identified, encompassing both worm-induced and host-induced factors. This review offers a thorough examination of historical and contemporary progress in identifying biomarkers through multiomics techniques, along with their potential implications for early detection and treatment.
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- Alok Kafle
- Tropical Medicine Graduate Program, Department of Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Tropical Medicine Graduate Program, Department of Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
- Tropical Disease Research Center, WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Control of Opisthorchiasis, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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Wang Z, Zhang H, Li X, Song Y, Wang Y, Hu Z, Gao Q, Jiang M, Yin F, Yuan L, Liu J, Song T, Lu S, Xu G, Zhang Z. Exploiting the "Hot-Spots" of Hsp70 -Bim Protein -Protein Interaction to Optimize the 1-Oxo-1 H-phenalene-2,3-dicarbonitrile Analogues as Specific Hsp70 -Bim Inhibitors. J Med Chem 2023; 66:16377-16387. [PMID: 38011535 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c01783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Selectively targeting the cancer-specific protein-protein interaction (PPI) between Hsp70 and Bim has been discovered as a promising strategy for treating chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The first Hsp70-Bim PPI inhibitor, S1g-2, has been identified to overcome the on-target toxicity of known Hsp70 inhibitors when it induces apoptosis of CML cells. Herein, we carried out a hit-to-lead optimization of S1g-2, yielding S1g-10, which exhibited a 10-fold increase in Hsp70/Bim suppressing potency. Furthermore, S1g-10 not only exhibited a 5- to 10-fold stronger antitumor activity in the sub-μM range against CML cells than S1g-2 in vitro, but it also overcame BCR-ABL-independent tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance in CML in vivo depending on the Hsp70-Bim signaling pathway. Moreover, through structure-activity relationship analysis, TROSY-HSQC NMR, molecular dynamics simulation, and point mutation validation, two hydrophobic pockets composed of eight key residues were demonstrated to produce predominant interactions with either Bim or S1g-10, regarded as the "hot-spots" in the Hsp70-Bim PPI interface.
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- Ziqian Wang
- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- Department of Hematology, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116023, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
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Tanaka N, Okada H, Yamaguchi K, Seki M, Matsubara D, Gotoh N, Suzuki Y, Furukawa Y, Yamashita T, Inoue JI, Kaneko S, Sakamoto T. Mint3-depletion-induced energy stress sensitizes triple-negative breast cancer to chemotherapy via HSF1 inactivation. Cell Death Dis 2023; 14:815. [PMID: 38081808 PMCID: PMC10713533 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-023-06352-4] [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: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Given the lack of therapeutic targets, the conventional approach for managing triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) involves the utilization of cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents. However, most TNBCs acquire resistance to chemotherapy, thereby lowering the therapeutic outcome. In addition to oncogenic mutations in TNBC, microenvironment-induced mechanisms render chemoresistance more complex and robust in vivo. Here, we aimed to analyze whether depletion of Munc18-1 interacting protein 3 (Mint3), which activates hypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1) during normoxia, sensitizes TNBC to chemotherapy. We found that Mint3 promotes the chemoresistance of TNBC in vivo. Mint3 depletion did not affect the sensitivity of human TNBC cell lines to doxorubicin and paclitaxel in vitro but sensitized tumors of these cells to chemotherapy in vivo. Transcriptome analyses revealed that the Mint3-HIF-1 axis enhanced heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expression in tumors of TNBC cells. Administering an HSP70 inhibitor enhanced the antitumor activity of doxorubicin in TNBC tumors, similar to Mint3 depletion. Mint3 expression was also correlated with HSP70 expression in human TNBC specimens. Mechanistically, Mint3 depletion induces glycolytic maladaptation to the tumor microenvironment in TNBC tumors, resulting in energy stress. This energy stress by Mint3 depletion inactivated heat shock factor 1 (HSF-1), the master regulator of HSP expression, via the AMP-activated protein kinase/mechanistic target of the rapamycin pathway following attenuated HSP70 expression. In conclusion, Mint3 is a unique regulator of TNBC chemoresistance in vivo via metabolic adaptation to the tumor microenvironment, and a combination of Mint3 inhibition and chemotherapy may be a good strategy for TNBC treatment.
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- Noritaka Tanaka
- Department of Cancer Biology, Institute of Biomedical Science, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Information-Based Medicine Development, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Genome Research, the Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Computational Biology and Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Chiba, Japan
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- Division of Cancer Cell Biology, Cancer Research Institute, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Computational Biology and Medical Sciences, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Chiba, Japan
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- Division of Clinical Genome Research, the Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of System Biology, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan
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- The University of Tokyo Pandemic Preparedness, Infection and Advanced Research Center (UTOPIA), Tokyo, Japan
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- Information-Based Medicine Development, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Cancer Biology, Institute of Biomedical Science, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan.
- Department of System Biology, Institute of Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan.
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Guo W, Wang M, Yang Z, Liu D, Ma B, Zhao Y, Chen Y, Hu Y. Recent advances in small molecule and peptide inhibitors of glucose-regulated protein 78 for cancer therapy. Eur J Med Chem 2023; 261:115792. [PMID: 37690265 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2023.115792] [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: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78) is one of key endoplasmic reticulum (ER) chaperone proteins that regulates the unfolded protein response (UPR) to maintain ER homeostasis. As a core factor in the regulation of the UPR, GRP78 takes a critical part in the cellular processes required for tumorigenesis, such as proliferation, metastasis, anti-apoptosis, immune escape and chemoresistance. Overexpression of GRP78 is closely correlated with tumorigenesis and poor prognosis in various malignant tumors. Targeting GRP78 is regarded as a potentially promising therapeutic strategy for cancer therapy. Although none of the GRP78 inhibitors have been approved to date, there have been several studies of GRP78 inhibitors. Herein, we comprehensively review the structure, physiological functions of GRP78 and the recent progress of GRP78 inhibitors, and discuss the structures, in vitro and in vivo efficacies, and merits and demerits of these inhibitors to inspire further research. Additionally, the feasibility of GRP78-targeting proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs), disrupting GRP78 cochaperone interactions, or covalent inhibition are also discussed as novel strategies for drugs discovery targeting GRP78, with the hope that these strategies can provide new opportunities for targeted GRP78 antitumor therapy.
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- Weikai Guo
- The Jointed National Laboratory of Antibody Drug Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
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- The Jointed National Laboratory of Antibody Drug Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
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- The Jointed National Laboratory of Antibody Drug Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
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- The Jointed National Laboratory of Antibody Drug Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
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- The Jointed National Laboratory of Antibody Drug Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
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- The Jointed National Laboratory of Antibody Drug Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Genome Editing and Cell Therapy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, The Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China.
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- The Jointed National Laboratory of Antibody Drug Engineering, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University, Henan University, Kaifeng, 475004, China.
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Tagaeva R, Efimova S, Ischenko A, Zhakhov A, Shevtsov M, Ostroumova O. A new look at Hsp70 activity in phosphatidylserine-enriched membranes: chaperone-induced quasi-interdigitated lipid phase. Sci Rep 2023; 13:19233. [PMID: 37932471 PMCID: PMC10628215 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46131-x] [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: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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70 kDa heat shock protein Hsp70 (also termed HSP70A1A) is the major stress-inducible member of the HSP70 chaperone family, which is present on the plasma membranes of various tumor cells, but not on the membranes of the corresponding normal cells. The exact mechanisms of Hsp70 anchoring in the membrane and its membrane-related functions are still under debate, since the protein does not contain consensus signal sequence responsible for translocation from the cytosol to the lipid bilayer. The present study was focused on the analysis of the interaction of recombinant human Hsp70 with the model phospholipid membranes. We have confirmed that Hsp70 has strong specificity toward membranes composed of negatively charged phosphatidylserine (PS), compared to neutral phosphatidylcholine membranes. Using differential scanning calorimetry, we have shown for the first time that Hsp70 affects the thermotropic behavior of saturated PS and leads to the interdigitation that controls membrane thickness and rigidity. Hsp70-PS interaction depended on the lipid phase state; the protein stabilized ordered domains enriched with high-melting PS, increasing their area, probably due to formation of quasi-interdigitated phase. Moreover, the ability of Hsp70 to form ion-permeable pores in PS membranes may also be determined by the bilayer thickness. These observations contribute to a better understanding of Hsp70-PS interaction and biological functions of membrane-bound Hsp70 in cancer cells.
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- Ruslana Tagaeva
- Personalized Medicine Centre, Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Akkuratova Str. 2, Saint Petersburg, 197341, Russia
- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Tikhoretsky Ave. 4, Saint Petersburg, 194064, Russia
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- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Tikhoretsky Ave. 4, Saint Petersburg, 194064, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg Pasteur Institute, Mira Str. 14, Saint Petersburg, 197101, Russia
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- Saint-Petersburg Pasteur Institute, Mira Str. 14, Saint Petersburg, 197101, Russia
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- Personalized Medicine Centre, Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Akkuratova Str. 2, Saint Petersburg, 197341, Russia.
- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Tikhoretsky Ave. 4, Saint Petersburg, 194064, Russia.
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Technishe Universität München (TUM), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany.
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- Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Tikhoretsky Ave. 4, Saint Petersburg, 194064, Russia
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Yuan L, Wang Y, Margulis BA, Song T, Wang Z, Zhang Z. Ectopic BH3-Only Protein Bim Associates with Hsp70 to Regulate Yeast Mitophagy. DOKL BIOCHEM BIOPHYS 2023; 512:292-299. [PMID: 38093134 PMCID: PMC10719147 DOI: 10.1134/s1607672923700485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Mitophagy, a form of selective autophagy, plays an essential role to maintain a population of healthy and functional mitochondria for normal cellular metabolism. Acting mainly as one of the B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) family pro-apoptotic members, Bim (also known as BCL2L11) was identified to be a co-chaperone of Hsp70 to promote mitophagy in mammalian cells. Herein, with the help of a specific Hsp70/Bim disruptor and Om45-GFP processing assay, we illustrated that ectopic BimEL is able to promote mitophagy through Hsp70/Bim interaction in yeast, where Bax/Bak is absent. The Hsp70/Bim-mediated mitophagy is conserved in eukaryotes, from yeast to humans.
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- Linjie Yuan
- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- Institute of Cytology, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.
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Sha G, Jiang Z, Zhang W, Jiang C, Wang D, Tang D. The multifunction of HSP70 in cancer: Guardian or traitor to the survival of tumor cells and the next potential therapeutic target. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 122:110492. [PMID: 37390645 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023]
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Heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) is a highly conserved protein composed of nucleotide-binding domains (NBD) and C-terminal substrate binding domain (SBD) that can function as a "molecular chaperone". HSP70 was discovered to directly or indirectly play a regulatory role in both internal and external apoptosis pathways. Studies have shown that HSP70 can not only promote tumor progression, enhance tumor cell resistance and inhibit anticancer effects but also induce an anticancer response by activating immune cells. In addition, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer may be affected by HSP70, which has shown promising potential as an anticancer drug. In this review, we summarized the molecular structure and mechanism of HSP70 and discussed the dual effects of HSP70 on tumor cells and the possibility and potential methods of using HSP70 as a target to treat cancer.
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- Gengyu Sha
- Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province 225000, China.
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- Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province 225000, China.
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- Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province 225000, China.
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- Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province 225000, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Institute of General Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou 225000, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Institute of General Surgery, Clinical Medical College, Yangzhou University, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou 225000, China.
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Bai J, Zhou G, Hao S, Liu Y, Guo Y, Wang J, Liu H, Wang L, Li J, Liu A, Sun WQ, Wan P, Fu X. Integrated transcriptomics and proteomics assay identifies the role of FCGR1A in maintaining sperm fertilization capacity during semen cryopreservation in sheep. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1177774. [PMID: 37601105 PMCID: PMC10433746 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1177774] [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: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Semen cryopreservation is a promising technology employed in preserving high-quality varieties in animal husbandry and is also widely applied in the human sperm bank. However, the compromised qualities, such as decreased sperm motility, damaged membrane structure, and reduced fertilization competency, have significantly hampered the efficient application of this technique. Therefore, it is imperative to depict various molecular changes found in cryopreserved sperm and identify the regulatory network in response to the cryopreservation stress. In this study, semen was collected from three Chinese Merino rams and divided into untreated (fresh semen, FS) and programmed freezing (programmed freezing semen, PS) groups. After measuring different quality parameters, the ultra-low RNA-seq and tandem mass tag-based (TMT) proteome were conducted in both the groups. The results indicated that the motility (82.63% ± 3.55% vs. 34.10% ± 2.90%, p < 0.05) and viability (89.46% ± 2.53% vs. 44.78% ± 2.29%, p < 0.05) of the sperm in the FS group were significantly higher compared to those in the PS group. In addition, 45 upregulated and 291 downregulated genes, as well as 30 upregulated and 48 downregulated proteins, were found in transcriptomics and proteomics data separately. Moreover, three integrated methods, namely, functional annotation and enrichment analysis, Pearson's correlation analysis, and two-way orthogonal partial least squares (O2PLS) analysis, were used for further analysis. The results suggested that various differentially expressed genes and proteins (DEGs and DEPs) were mainly enriched in leishmaniasis and hematopoietic cell lineage, and Fc gamma receptor Ia (FCGR1A) was significantly downregulated in cryopreserved sperm both at mRNA and protein levels in comparison with the fresh counterpart. In addition, top five genes (FCGR1A, HCK, SLX4, ITGA3, and BET1) and 22 proteins could form a distinct network in which genes and proteins were significantly correlated (p < 0.05). Interestingly, FCGR1A also appeared in the top 25 correlation list based on O2PLS analysis. Hence, FCGR1A was selected as the most potential differentially expressed candidate for screening by the three integrated multi-omics analysis methods. In addition, Pearson's correlation analysis indicated that the expression level of FCGR1A was positively correlated with sperm motility and viability. A subsequent experiment was conducted to identify the biological role of FCGR1A in sperm function. The results showed that both the sperm viability (fresh group: 87.65% ± 4.17% vs. 75.8% ± 1.15%, cryopreserved group: 48.15% ± 0.63% vs. 42.45% ± 2.61%, p < 0.05) and motility (fresh group: 83.27% ± 4.15% vs. 70.41% ± 1.07%, cryopreserved group: 45.31% ± 3.28% vs. 35.13% ± 2.82%, p < 0.05) were significantly reduced in fresh and frozen sperm when FCGR1A was blocked. Moreover, the cleavage rate of embryos fertilized by FCGR1A-blocked sperm was noted to be significantly lower in both fresh (95.28% ± 1.16% vs. 90.44% ± 1.56%, p < 0.05) and frozen groups (89.8% ± 1.50% vs. 82.53% ± 1.53%, p < 0.05). In conclusion, our results revealed that the downregulated membrane protein FCGR1A can potentially contribute to the reduced sperm fertility competency in the cryopreserved sheep sperm.
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- Jiachen Bai
- Institute of Biothermal Science and Technology, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
- Department of Animal Science, School of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, Reproductive Medical Center, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Biothermal Science and Technology, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Animal Breeding, Beijing Key Laboratory for Animal Genetic Improvement, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Sheep Genetic Improvement and Healthy Breeding, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural and Reclamation Sciences, Shihezi, China
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Nunes KP, de Oliveira AA. HSP70: From Signaling Mechanisms to Therapeutics. Biomolecules 2023; 13:1141. [PMID: 37509178 PMCID: PMC10377571 DOI: 10.3390/biom13071141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Heat-shock proteins (HSPs) are primary stress responders that are vital to maintaining homeostasis [...].
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- Kenia Pedrosa Nunes
- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL 32901, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL 32901, USA
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Kang L, Zhang H, Wang Y, Chu M, He J, Xue M, Pan L, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Chen Z, Huang Y, Chen Z, Li E, Li J, Xu L, Zhang R, Wong J. Control of SOX2 protein stability and tumorigenic activity by E3 ligase CHIP in esophageal cancer cells. Oncogene 2023; 42:2315-2328. [PMID: 37353616 DOI: 10.1038/s41388-023-02745-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023]
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SOX2 is highly expressed and controls tumor initiation and cancer stem cell function in various squamous cell carcinomas including esophageal squamous cancer. However, the molecular mechanism leading to SOX2 overexpression in cancer is incompletely understood. Here, we identified CHIP, a chaperone-associated ubiquitin E3 ligase, as a novel negative regulator of SOX2 protein stability and tumorigenic activity in esophageal squamous carcinoma cells. We showed that CHIP interacted with SOX2 primarily via chaperone HSP70, together they catalyzed SOX2 ubiquitination and degradation via proteasome. In contrast, HSP90 promoted SOX2 stability and inhibition of HSP90 activity induced SOX2 ubiquitination and degradation. Notably, unlike the case in normal esophageal tissues where CHIP was detected in both the cytoplasm and nucleus, CHIP in clinical esophageal tumor specimens was predominantly localized in the cytoplasm. Consistent with this observation, we observed increased expression of exportin-1/CRM-1 in clinical esophageal tumor specimens. We further demonstrated that CHIP catalyzed SOX2 ubiquitination and degradation primarily in the nuclear compartment. Taken together, our study has identified CHIP as a key suppressor of SOX2 protein stability and tumorigenic activity and revealed CHIP nuclear exclusion as a potential mechanism for aberrant SOX2 overexpression in esophageal cancer. Our study also suggests HSP90 inhibitors as potential therapeutic agents for SOX2-positive cancers.
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- Li Kang
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, Fengxian District Central Hospital-ECNU Joint Center of Translational Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, Fengxian District Central Hospital-ECNU Joint Center of Translational Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, Fengxian District Central Hospital-ECNU Joint Center of Translational Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Basic Medical Science, Cancer Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Basic Medical Science, Cancer Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- The Third School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ECNU Joint Center of Translational Medicine, Fengxian Central Hospital affiliated to the Southern Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ECNU Joint Center of Translational Medicine, Fengxian Central Hospital affiliated to the Southern Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jinzhou Medical University, Liaoning, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, Fengxian District Central Hospital-ECNU Joint Center of Translational Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, Fengxian District Central Hospital-ECNU Joint Center of Translational Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, Fengxian District Central Hospital-ECNU Joint Center of Translational Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, Fengxian District Central Hospital-ECNU Joint Center of Translational Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for High Cancer Incidence Coastal Chaoshan Area, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, Fengxian District Central Hospital-ECNU Joint Center of Translational Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Institute of Basic Medical Science, Cancer Research Center, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ECNU Joint Center of Translational Medicine, Fengxian Central Hospital affiliated to the Southern Medical University, Shanghai, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Regulatory Biology, Fengxian District Central Hospital-ECNU Joint Center of Translational Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Sciences and School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai, 200241, China.
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Rodina A, Xu C, Digwal CS, Joshi S, Patel Y, Santhaseela AR, Bay S, Merugu S, Alam A, Yan P, Yang C, Roychowdhury T, Panchal P, Shrestha L, Kang Y, Sharma S, Almodovar J, Corben A, Alpaugh ML, Modi S, Guzman ML, Fei T, Taldone T, Ginsberg SD, Erdjument-Bromage H, Neubert TA, Manova-Todorova K, Tsou MFB, Young JC, Wang T, Chiosis G. Systems-level analyses of protein-protein interaction network dysfunctions via epichaperomics identify cancer-specific mechanisms of stress adaptation. Nat Commun 2023; 14:3742. [PMID: 37353488 PMCID: PMC10290137 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39241-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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Systems-level assessments of protein-protein interaction (PPI) network dysfunctions are currently out-of-reach because approaches enabling proteome-wide identification, analysis, and modulation of context-specific PPI changes in native (unengineered) cells and tissues are lacking. Herein, we take advantage of chemical binders of maladaptive scaffolding structures termed epichaperomes and develop an epichaperome-based 'omics platform, epichaperomics, to identify PPI alterations in disease. We provide multiple lines of evidence, at both biochemical and functional levels, demonstrating the importance of these probes to identify and study PPI network dysfunctions and provide mechanistically and therapeutically relevant proteome-wide insights. As proof-of-principle, we derive systems-level insight into PPI dysfunctions of cancer cells which enabled the discovery of a context-dependent mechanism by which cancer cells enhance the fitness of mitotic protein networks. Importantly, our systems levels analyses support the use of epichaperome chemical binders as therapeutic strategies aimed at normalizing PPI networks.
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- Anna Rodina
- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Groupe de Recherche Axé sur la Structure des Protéines, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3G 0B1, Canada
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
- Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
- Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
- Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Solid Tumors, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Departments of Psychiatry, Neuroscience & Physiology & the NYU Neuroscience Institute, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA
- Center for Dementia Research, Nathan Kline Institute, Orangeburg, NY, 10962, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Physiology and Neuroscience Institute, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Physiology and Neuroscience Institute, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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- Cell Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Cell Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Groupe de Recherche Axé sur la Structure des Protéines, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H3G 0B1, Canada
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
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- Chemical Biology Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
- Department of Medicine, Division of Solid Tumors, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 10065, USA.
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Jiang H, Fu H, Min T, Hu P, Shi J. Magnetic-Manipulated NK Cell Proliferation and Activation Enhance Immunotherapy of Orthotopic Liver Cancer. J Am Chem Soc 2023. [PMID: 37262421 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c02049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The immunotherapy of deep solid tumors in the human body, such as liver cancer, still faces great challenges, especially the inactivation and insufficient infiltration of immune cells in solid tumor microenvironment. Natural killer (NK) cells are gaining ever-increasing attention owing to their unique features and are expected to play an important role in the liver cancer immunotherapy. However, NK cells are severely insufficient and inactivated in solid liver tumor due to the highly immunosuppressive intratumor microenvironment, resulting in poor clinical therapeutic efficacy. Herein, we propose a mild magnetocaloric regulation approach using a magnetogenetic nanoplatform MNPs@PEI-FA/pDNA (MPFD), which is synthesized by loading a heat-inducible plasmid DNA (HSP70-IL-2-EGFP) on polyethyleneimine (PEI)- and folic acid (FA)-modified ZnCoFe2O4@ZnMnFe2O4 magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to promote the proliferation and activation of tumor-infiltrating NK cells under magnetic manipulation without the limitation of penetration depth for orthotopic liver cancer immunotherapy. The magnetothermally responsive MPFD serves as a magnetism-heat nanotransducer to induce the gene transcription of IL-2 cytokine in orthotopic liver tumor for NK cell proliferation and activation. Both in vitro and in vivo results demonstrate that the remote mild magnetocaloric regulation (∼40 °C) by MPFD initiates the HSP70 promoter to trigger the overexpression of IL-2 cytokine for subsequent secretion, leading to in situ expansion and activation of tumor-infiltrating NK cells through the IL-2/IL-2 receptor (IL-2R) pathways and the resulting prominent tumor inhibition. This work not only evidences the great potential of magnetogenetic nanoplatform but also reveals the underlying proliferation and activation mechanism of NK cells in liver cancer treatment by magnetogenetic nanoplatform.
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- Han Jiang
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Nanocatalytic Medicine, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Research Unit of Nanocatalytic Medicine in Specific Therapy for Serious Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Nanocatalytic Medicine, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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Alimardan Z, Abbasi M, Hasanzadeh F, Aghaei M, Khodarahmi G, Kashfi K. Heat shock proteins and cancer: The FoxM1 connection. Biochem Pharmacol 2023; 211:115505. [PMID: 36931349 PMCID: PMC10134075 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Heat shock proteins (Hsp) and FoxM1 have significant roles in carcinogenesis. According to their relative molecular weight, Hsps are divided into Hsp110, Hsp90, Hsp70, Hsp60, Hsp40, and small Hsps. Hsp70 can play essential functions in cancer initiation and is overexpressed in several human cancers. Hsp70, in combination with cochaperones HIP and HOP, refolds partially denatured proteins and acts as a cochaperone for Hsp90. Also, Hsp70, in combination with BAG3, regulates the FoxM1 signaling pathway. FoxM1 protein is a transcription factor of the Forkhead family that is overexpressed in most human cancers and is involved in many cancers' development features, including proliferation, migration, invasion, angiogenesis, metastasis, and resistance to apoptosis. This review discusses the Hsp70, Hsp90, and FoxM1 structure and function, the known Hsp70 cochaperones, and Hsp70, Hsp90, and FoxM1 inhibitors.
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- Zahra Alimardan
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Molecular, Cellular and Biomedical Sciences, Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, City University of New York School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA; Graduate Program in Biology, City University of New York Graduate Center, NY, USA.
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Zhang S, Ishida Y, Ishigami A, Nosaka M, Kuninaka Y, Yasuda H, Kofuna A, Matsuki J, Osako M, Zhang W, Kimura A, Furukawa F, Kondo T. Forensic application of epidermal expression of HSP27 and HSP70 for the determination of wound vitality in human compressed neck skin. Sci Rep 2023; 13:6692. [PMID: 37095183 PMCID: PMC10126125 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-33799-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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Estimating the age and vitality of human skin wounds is essential in forensic practice, and the use of immunohistochemical parameters in this regard remains a challenge. Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are evolutionarily conserved universal proteins that protect biological systems from various types of stress. However, its importance in forensic pathology for determining wound activation in neck compression skin remains unclear. The expression of HSP27 and HSP70 in neck skin samples was immunohistochemically examined to understand its forensic applicability in determining wound vitality. Skin samples were obtained from 45 cases of neck compression (hanging, 32 cases; strangulation, 10 cases; manual strangulation, 2 cases; other, 1 case) during forensic autopsies; intact skin from the same individual was used as a control. HSP27 expression was detected in 17.4% of keratinocytes in the intact skin samples. In the compressed region, the frequency of HSP27 expression in keratinocytes was 75.8%, which was significantly higher than that in intact skin. Similarly, HSP70 expression was 24.8% in intact skin samples and 81.9% in compressed skin samples, significantly higher in compressed skin than in intact skin samples. This increase in case compression cases may be due to the cell defence role of HSPs. From a forensic pathology perspective, the immunohistochemical examination of HSP27 and HSP70 expression in neck skin could be considered a valuable marker for diagnosing traces of antemortem compression.
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- Siying Zhang
- Department of Forensic Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan.
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan.
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Zuñiga-Hernandez J, Meneses C, Bastias M, Allende ML, Glavic A. Drosophila DAxud1 Has a Repressive Transcription Activity on Hsp70 and Other Heat Shock Genes. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24087485. [PMID: 37108646 PMCID: PMC10138878 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24087485] [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: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Drosophila melanogaster DAxud1 is a transcription factor that belongs to the Cysteine Serine Rich Nuclear Protein (CSRNP) family, conserved in metazoans, with a transcriptional transactivation activity. According to previous studies, this protein promotes apoptosis and Wnt signaling-mediated neural crest differentiation in vertebrates. However, no analysis has been conducted to determine what other genes it might control, especially in connection with cell survival and apoptosis. To partly answer this question, this work analyzes the role of Drosophila DAxud1 using Targeted-DamID-seq (TaDa-seq), which allows whole genome screening to determine in which regions it is most frequently found. This analysis confirmed the presence of DAxud1 in groups of pro-apoptotic and Wnt pathway genes, as previously described; furthermore, stress resistance genes that coding heat shock protein (HSP) family genes were found as hsp70, hsp67, and hsp26. The enrichment of DAxud1 also identified a DNA-binding motif (AYATACATAYATA) that is frequently found in the promoters of these genes. Surprisingly, the following analyses demonstrated that DAxud1 exerts a repressive role on these genes, which are necessary for cell survival. This is coupled with the pro-apoptotic and cell cycle arrest roles of DAxud1, in which repression of hsp70 complements the maintenance of tissue homeostasis through cell survival modulation.
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- Jorge Zuñiga-Hernandez
- Millennium Institute Center for Genome Regulation (CGR), Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago 7800003, Chile
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- Millennium Institute Center for Genome Regulation (CGR), Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago 7800003, Chile
- Millennium Nucleus Development of Super Adaptable Plants (MN-SAP), Santiago 8331150, Chile
- Departamento de Genética Molecular y Microbiología, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 8331150, Chile
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- Centro de Biotecnología vegetal, Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago 8370035, Chile
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- Millennium Institute Center for Genome Regulation (CGR), Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago 7800003, Chile
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- Millennium Institute Center for Genome Regulation (CGR), Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Chile, Santiago 7800003, Chile
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Zhao K, Zhou G, Liu Y, Zhang J, Chen Y, Liu L, Zhang G. HSP70 Family in Cancer: Signaling Mechanisms and Therapeutic Advances. Biomolecules 2023; 13:601. [PMID: 37189349 PMCID: PMC10136146 DOI: 10.3390/biom13040601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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The 70 kDa heat shock proteins (HSP70s) are a group of highly conserved and inducible heat shock proteins. One of the main functions of HSP70s is to act as molecular chaperones that are involved in a large variety of cellular protein folding and remodeling processes. HSP70s are found to be over-expressed and may serve as prognostic markers in many types of cancers. HSP70s are also involved in most of the molecular processes of cancer hallmarks as well as the growth and survival of cancer cells. In fact, many effects of HSP70s on cancer cells are not only related to their chaperone activities but rather to their roles in regulating cancer cell signaling. Therefore, a number of drugs directly or indirectly targeting HSP70s, and their co-chaperones have been developed aiming to treat cancer. In this review, we summarized HSP70-related cancer signaling pathways and corresponding key proteins regulated by the family of HSP70s. In addition, we also summarized various treatment approaches and progress of anti-tumor therapy based on targeting HSP70 family proteins.
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- Kejia Zhao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Institute of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Western China Collaborative Innovation Center for Early Diagnosis and Multidisciplinary Therapy of Lung Cancer, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Institute of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Western China Collaborative Innovation Center for Early Diagnosis and Multidisciplinary Therapy of Lung Cancer, Chengdu 610041, China
- Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Institute of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Western China Collaborative Innovation Center for Early Diagnosis and Multidisciplinary Therapy of Lung Cancer, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Institute of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Western China Collaborative Innovation Center for Early Diagnosis and Multidisciplinary Therapy of Lung Cancer, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Institute of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Western China Collaborative Innovation Center for Early Diagnosis and Multidisciplinary Therapy of Lung Cancer, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, Hong Kong 999077, China
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Chowdhury SR, Koley T, Singh M, Samath EA, Kaur P. Association of Hsp90 with p53 and Fizzy related homolog (Fzr) synchronizing Anaphase Promoting Complex (APC/C): An unexplored ally towards oncogenic pathway. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2023; 1878:188883. [PMID: 36972769 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2023.188883] [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: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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The intricate molecular interactions leading to the oncogenic pathway are the consequence of cell cycle modification controlled by a bunch of cell cycle regulatory proteins. The tumor suppressor and cell cycle regulatory proteins work in coordination to maintain a healthy cellular environment. The integrity of this cellular protein pool is perpetuated by heat shock proteins/chaperones, which assist in proper protein folding during normal and cellular stress conditions. Among these versatile groups of chaperone proteins, Hsp90 is one of the significant ATP-dependent chaperones that aid in stabilizing many tumor suppressors and cell cycle regulator protein targets. Recently, studies have revealed that in cancerous cell lines, Hsp90 stabilizes mutant p53, 'the guardian of the genome.' Hsp90 also has a significant impact on Fzr, an essential regulator of the cell cycle having an important role in the developmental process of various organisms, including Drosophila, yeast, Caenorhabditis elegans, and plants. During cell cycle progression, p53 and Fzr coordinately regulate the Anaphase Promoting Complex (APC/C) from metaphase to anaphase transition up to cell cycle exit. APC/C mediates proper centrosome function in the dividing cell. The centrosome acts as the microtubule organizing center for the correct segregation of the sister chromatids to ensure perfect cell division. This review examines the structure of Hsp90 and its co-chaperones, which work in synergy to stabilize proteins such as p53 and Fizzy-related homolog (Fzr) to synchronize the Anaphase Promoting Complex (APC/C). Dysfunction of this process activates the oncogenic pathway leading to the development of cancer. Additionally, an overview of current drugs targeting Hsp90 at various phases of clinical trials has been included.
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- Sanghati Roy Chowdhury
- Department of Biophysics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Biophysics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Biophysics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Department of Biophysics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
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Yamaguchi-Tanaka M, Takagi K, Miki Y, Sato A, Iwabuchi E, Miyashita M, Suzuki T. The Pro-Tumorigenic Role of Chemotherapy-Induced Extracellular HSP70 from Breast Cancer Cells via Intratumoral Macrophages. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15061903. [PMID: 36980788 PMCID: PMC10047178 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15061903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) contribute to tumor progression and chemoresistance; it is therefore important to clarify the altered functions of macrophages following chemotherapy. While extracellular heat shock protein (HSP) 70 is associated with therapeutic resistance, the effects of HSP70 on TAMs remain largely unknown. Here, we conducted in vitro experiments and immunohistochemistry in 116 breast carcinoma specimens to determine whether the secretion of HSP70 from breast cancer cells following chemotherapy affects macrophage function. It was revealed that the interaction of epirubicin (EPI)-exposed breast cancer cells with macrophages enhanced tumor progression, and EPI promoted the secretion of extracellular HSP70 from breast cancer cells. The expression of pro-tumorigenic macrophage marker CD163 was decreased in macrophages treated with a conditioned medium (CM) from HSP70-silenced breast cancer cells. Breast cancer cells treated with CM from HSP70-silenced breast cancer cells showed decreased expression of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β, and the pro-tumorigenic effects of macrophages were impaired when TGF-β signaling was inhibited. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated that HSP70 served as a poor prognostic factor in conjunction with macrophage infiltration. It was therefore concluded that extracellular HSP70 levels increased following chemotherapy and enhanced the pro-tumorigenic effects of TAMs, either directly or indirectly, by regulating TGF-β expression in breast cancer cells.
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- Mio Yamaguchi-Tanaka
- Department of Pathology and Histotechnology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Histotechnology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Science & Welfare, Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University, Sendai 981-8551, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Histotechnology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Histotechnology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgical Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Histotechnology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
- Department of Pathology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai 980-8574, Japan
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Wen Y, Zeng L, Chen Q, Li Y, Fu M, Wang Z, Liu H, Li X, Huang P, Wu W, Zou Q, Yi W. RNA-Seq-based transcriptomics analysis during the photodynamic therapy of primary cells in secondary hyperparathyroidism. PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN PHOTOCHEMISTRY ASSOCIATION AND THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR PHOTOBIOLOGY 2023; 22:905-917. [PMID: 36750541 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-023-00361-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to identify changes in gene expression before and after 5-aminolevulinic acid-mediated photodynamic therapy (5-ALA-PDT) and to investigate the potential mechanism of 5-ALA-PDT based on ribonucleic acid sequencing (RNA-Seq) analysis. METHODS Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) primary cells were isolated from surgically excised specimens and exposed to laser light. The transcription profiles of SHPT primary cells were identified through RNA-Seq. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified. Enrichment of functions and signaling pathway analysis were performed based on Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and western blot analysis were used to validate genes based on RNA-Seq results. RESULTS In total, 1320 DEGs were identified, of which 1019 genes were upregulated and 301 genes were downregulated. GO and KEGG pathway analyses identified significantly enriched pathways in DEGs, including TGF beta in extracellular matrix (ECM), negative regulation of triglyceride biosynthetic process, protein heterodimerization activity, systemic lupus erythematosus, ECM-receptor interaction, focal adhesion and protein digestion and absorption. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analyses identified potential heat shock protein (HSP) interactions among the DEGs. Eight HSP genes were also identified that were most likely involved in 5-ALA-PDT, which were further validated by RT-qPCR and western blotting. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this descriptive study reveal changes in the transcriptome profile during 5-ALA-PDT, suggesting that gene expression and mutation, signaling pathways, and the molecular network are altered in SHPT primary cells. The above findings provide new insight for further studies on the mechanisms underlying 5-ALA-PDT in SHPT.
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- Ying Wen
- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No. 139, Renmin Central Road, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China.
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Firouzi J, Hajifathali A, Azimi M, Parvini N, Ghaemi F, Shayan Asl N, Hedayati Asl AA, Safa M, Ebrahimi M. Hsp70, in Combination with IL-15 and PD-1 Blocker, Interferes with The Induction of Cytotoxic NK Cells in Relapsed Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients. CELL JOURNAL 2023; 25:92-101. [PMID: 36840455 PMCID: PMC9968373 DOI: 10.22074/cellj.2023.561054.1123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Natural killer (NK) cells are critical immune cells for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) targeting. However, little is known about the relationship between using checkpoint inhibitors and heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70) as NK cell activators to control AML. Therefore, the study aims to find the best formulation of Hsp70, human PD-1 (Programmed cell death protein 1) blocker, and interleukin 15 (IL-15) to activate NK cells against AML. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this experimental study, the NK cells were isolated from mononuclear cells (MNCs) by using magnetic activation cell sorting (MACS) and were activated using the different combinations of Hsp70, PD-1 blocker, and IL-15 and then followed by immunophenotyping, functional assays to estimate their killing potential, and evaluation of expression pattern of PRF1, PIK3CB, PD-1, AKT-1, FAS-L, TRAIL, and GER A and B. RESULTS The expression of PD-1 was significantly (P<0.05) reduced after NK cell activation by the different formulas of IL-15, Hsp70, and PD-1 blocker. The expression of NKG2A in the treated NK cells was reduced particularly in the IL-15 (P<0.01) and IL-15+PD-1 blocker (P<0.05) groups. The addition of Hsp70 increased its expression. The cytotoxic effect of NK cells increased in all groups, especially in IL-15+PD-1 blocker besides increasing interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), Granzymes, and perforin expression (P<0.05). All IL-15+PD-1 blocker group changes were associated with the upregulation of PIK3CB and AKT-1 as key factors of NK cell activation. The presence of Hsp70 reduced IFN-γ releasing, and down-regulation of PIK3CB, AKT-1, Granzymes, and Perforin (P<0.05). CONCLUSION We suggested the combination of IL-15 and PD-1 blocker could enhance the killing potential of AMLNK cells. Moreover, Hsp70 in combination with IL-15 and PD-1 blocker interferes activation of AML-NK cells through unknown mechanisms.
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- Javad Firouzi
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University
of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and
Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran,Cellular and Molecular Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Taleghani Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and
Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences,
Kurdistan, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and
Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and
Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and
Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Iran University
of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Cellular and Molecular Research Centre, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Department of Hematology and Blood Banking, Faculty of Allied Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,P.O.Box: 1449614535Department of Hematology
and Blood BankingFaculty of Allied MedicineIran University of Medical
SciencesTehranIranP.O.Box: 16635-148Department of Stem Cells and Developmental BiologyCell
Science Research CenterRoyan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and TechnologyACECRTehranIran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and
Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran,Department of Regenerative Medicine, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology,
ACECR, Tehran, Iran,P.O.Box: 1449614535Department of Hematology
and Blood BankingFaculty of Allied MedicineIran University of Medical
SciencesTehranIranP.O.Box: 16635-148Department of Stem Cells and Developmental BiologyCell
Science Research CenterRoyan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and TechnologyACECRTehranIran
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Ambrose AJ, Sivinski J, Zerio CJ, Zhu X, Godek J, Kumirov VK, Coma Brujas T, Torra Garcia J, Annadurai A, Schmidlin CJ, Werner A, Shi T, Zavareh RB, Lairson L, Zhang DD, Chapman E. Discovery and Development of a Selective Inhibitor of the ER Resident Chaperone Grp78. J Med Chem 2023; 66:677-694. [PMID: 36516003 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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A recent study illustrated that a fluorescence polarization assay can be used to identify substrate-competitive Hsp70 inhibitors that can be isoform-selective. Herein, we use that assay in a moderate-throughput screen and report the discovery of a druglike amino-acid-based inhibitor with reasonable specificity for the endoplasmic reticular Hsp70, Grp78. Using traditional medicinal chemistry approaches, the potency and selectivity were further optimized through structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in parallel assays for six of the human Hsp70 isoforms. The top compounds were all tested against a panel of cancer cell lines and disappointingly showed little effect. The top-performing compound, 8, was retested using a series of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-inducing agents and found to synergize with these agents. Finally, 8 was tested in a spheroid tumor model and found to be more potent than in two-dimensional models. The optimized Grp78 inhibitors are the first reported isoform-selective small-molecule-competitive inhibitors of an Hsp70-substrate interaction.
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- Andrew J Ambrose
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85721, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85721, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85721, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85721, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85721, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85719, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85721, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85721, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85721, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85721, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85721, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85721, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California92037, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California92037, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85721, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona85721, United States
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Youness RA, Gohar A, Kiriacos CJ, El-Shazly M. Heat Shock Proteins: Central Players in Oncological and Immuno-Oncological Tracks. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2023; 1409:193-203. [PMID: 36038808 DOI: 10.1007/5584_2022_736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are a group of proteins that promote protein folding, inhibit denaturation of cellular proteins, and maintain other proteins' functional activities when cells are subjected to stress and/or high temperature. HSP classification is generally based on their molecular weights into large and small HSP. The family of small HSPs includes HSPs 27, 40, 60, 70, and 90. The potential roles of HSP27 and HSP70 are quite evident in different solid malignancies, including breast, colorectal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. In this chapter, the authors focus on HSP27 and HSP70 signaling in oncology and their role in different solid malignancies as well as they shed light on the novel role of HSP70 and HSP90 in the immune-oncology field.
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- Rana A Youness
- Biology and Biochemistry Department, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire Hosted by Global Academic Foundation, New Administrative Capital, Cairo, Egypt.
- Molecular Genetics Research Team (MGRT), Pharmaceutical Biology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Extract and Allergen Evaluation Lab, Central Adminstration of Biological, Innovation Products and Clinical Studies, Egypt Drug Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Molecular Genetics Research Team (MGRT), Pharmaceutical Biology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Biology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University, Cairo, Egypt.
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Baldan S, Meriin AB, Sherman MY. Using a Modified Proximity Ligation Protocol to Study the Interaction Between Chaperones and Associated Proteins. Methods Mol Biol 2023; 2693:163-174. [PMID: 37540434 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-3342-7_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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Molecular chaperones can interact with multiple proteins to form large networks. Understanding these interactions may shed light on the complexity of the chaperone functions. Here we developed a protocol for a modified proximity ligation-based methodology (PLA) for the detection of protein-protein interactions in order to understand how the Hsp70-Bag3 complex interacts with components of the Hippo signaling pathway. These experiments helped to elucidate the mechanisms of transmission of the proteotoxic stress signal to the Hippo pathway. The modified PLA technology has many advantages compared to co-immunoprecipitation protocols. It has higher sensitivity, is quantitative, and can be done in a 96-well format.
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- Simone Baldan
- MRC Toxicology Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Xu Y, Xie YM, Sun WS, Zi R, Lu HQ, Xiao L, Gong KM, Guo SK. Exploration of an Prognostic Signature Related to Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma and Their Response Targeting Immunotherapy. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2023; 22:15330338231212073. [PMID: 37920989 PMCID: PMC10623925 DOI: 10.1177/15330338231212073] [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: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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Background: Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress plays a pro-apoptotic role in colorectal adenocarcinoma (COAD). This study aimed to develop a novel ER-stress-related prognostic risk model for COAD and provide support for COAD cohorts with different risk score responses to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies. Methods: TCGA-COAD and GSE39582 were included in this prospective study. Univariate and multivariate Cox analyses were performed to identify prognostic ER stress-related genes (ERSGs). Accordingly, the immune infiltration landscape and immunotherapy response in different risk groups were assessed. Finally, the expression of prognostic genes in 10 normal and 10 COAD tissue samples was verified using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Results: Eight prognostic genes were selected to establish an ERSG-based signature in the training set of the TCGA-COAD cohort. The accuracy of this was confirmed using a testing set of TCGA-COAD and GSE39582 cohorts. Gene set variation analysis indicated that differential functionality in high-low-risk groups was related to immune-related pathways. Corresponding to this, CD36, TIMP1, and PTGIS were significantly associated with 19 immune cells with distinct proportions between the different risk groups, such as central memory CD4T cells and central memory CD8T cells. Moreover, the risk score was considered effective for predicting the clinical response to immunotherapy, and the immunotherapy response was significantly and negatively correlated with the risk score of individuals with COAD. Furthermore, the immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment was less effective in the high-risk group, where the expression levels of PD-L1 and tumor immune dysfunction and exclusion scores in the high-risk group were significantly increased. Finally, the experimental results demonstrated that the expression trends of prognostic genes in clinical samples were consistent with the results from public databases. Conclusion: Our study established a novel risk signature to predict the COAD prognosis of patients and provide theoretical support for the clinical treatment of COAD.
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- Yu Xu
- Panzhihua Central Hospital, panzhihua, Sichuan Province, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, P.R. China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, P.R. China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, P.R. China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, P.R. China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, P.R. China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, P.R. China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, P.R. China
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Parma B, Wurdak H, Ceppi P. Harnessing mitochondrial metabolism and drug resistance in non-small cell lung cancer and beyond by blocking heat-shock proteins. Drug Resist Updat 2022; 65:100888. [DOI: 10.1016/j.drup.2022.100888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Silva M, Brand A, Novaes F, Rezende C. Cafestol, Kahweol and Their Acylated Derivatives: Antitumor Potential, Pharmacokinetics, and Chemopreventive Profile. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2022.2141776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- M.A.E. Silva
- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Chemistry Department, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Vafaee R, Hamzeloo-Moghadam M, Razzaghi Z, Nikzamir M, Rostami Nejad M, Mansouri V. Introducing Protein Homeostasis and Glycogen Synthesis as Two Targets of Blue Light Radiation in Lentinula edodes. J Lasers Med Sci 2022; 13:e47. [PMID: 36743131 PMCID: PMC9841390 DOI: 10.34172/jlms.2022.47] [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: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Introduction: There are documents about the biological effects of blue light radiation on different organisms. An understanding of the molecular mechanism of radiation effects on biological samples is an important event which has attracted researchers' attention. Determining the critical dysregulated proteins of Lentinula edodes following blue light radiation is the aim of this study. Methods: 22 differentially expressed proteins of L. edodes in response to 300 lux of blue light were extracted from the related literature. Experimental, text mining and co-expression connections between the queried proteins were assessed via the STRING database. The maps were compared and the critical proteins were identified. Results: Among the 21 queried proteins, six individuals including heat shock HSP70 protein, 20S proteasome subunit, 26S proteasome subunit P45, Aspartate aminotransferase, phosphopyruvate hydratase, and phosphoglucomutase were highlighted as the critical proteins in response to blue light radiation. Conclusion: The finding indicates that protein homeostasis and glycogen synthesis are affected by blue light radiation. Due to the critical roles of proteins as enzymes and structural elements in life maintenance and involvement of glycogen synthesis in energy consumption, blue light radiation can be considered as a life promotional agent in future investigations.
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- Reza Vafaee
- Critical Care Quality Improvement Research Center, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and Materia Medica Research Center and Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Institute for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Proteomics Research Center, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran,Correspondence to Vahid Mansouri,
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