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Razavinia A, Razavinia A, Jamshidi Khalife Lou R, Ghavami M, Shahri F, Tafazoli A, Khalesi B, Hashemi ZS, Khalili S. Exosomes as novel tools for renal cell carcinoma therapy, diagnosis, and prognosis. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32875. [PMID: 38948044 PMCID: PMC11211897 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) stands as a formidable challenge within the field of oncology, despite considerable research endeavors. The advanced stages of this malignancy present formidable barriers to effective treatment and management. Objective This review aims to explore the potential of exosomes in addressing the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with RCC. Specifically, it investigates the role of exosomes as biomarkers and therapeutic vehicles in the context of RCC management. Methods For this review article, a comprehensive literature search was conducted using databases such as PubMed, employing relevant keywords to identify research articles pertinent to the objectives of the review. Initially, 200 articles were identified, which underwent screening to remove duplicates and assess relevance based on titles and abstracts, followed by a detailed examination of full texts. From the selected articles, relevant data were extracted and synthesized to address the review's objectives. The conclusions were drawn based on a thorough analysis of the findings. The quality was ensured through independent review and resolution of discrepancies among multiple reviewers. Results Exosomes demonstrate potential as diagnostic tools for early detection, prognosis, and treatment monitoring in RCC. Their ability to deliver various therapeutic agents, such as small interfering RNAs, lncRNAs, chemotherapeutic drugs, and immune-stimulating agents, allows for a personalized approach to RCC management. By leveraging exosome-based technologies, precision and efficacy in treatment strategies can be significantly enhanced. Conclusion Despite the promising advancements enabled by exosomes in the management of RCC, further research is necessary to refine exosome-based technologies and validate their efficacy, safety, and long-term benefits through rigorous clinical trials. Embracing exosomes as integral components of RCC diagnosis and treatment represents a significant step towards improving patient outcomes and addressing the persistent challenges posed by this malignancy in the field of oncology.
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- Amir Razavinia
- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Genetics Department, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Guilan, Iran
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- Department of Bacterial and Virology, Shiraz medical school, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Research and Production of Poultry Viral Vaccine, Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization, Karaj 3197619751, Iran
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- ATMP Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology Sciences, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran
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Zhao G, Wang Y, Fan Z, Xiong J, Ertas YN, Ashammakhi N, Wang J, Ma T. Nanomaterials in crossroad of autophagy control in human cancers: Amplification of cell death mechanisms. Cancer Lett 2024; 591:216860. [PMID: 38583650 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.216860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Cancer is the result of genetic abnormalities that cause normal cells to grow into neoplastic cells. Cancer is characterized by several distinct features, such as uncontrolled cell growth, extensive spreading to other parts of the body, and the ability to resist treatment. The scientists have stressed the development of nanostructures as novel therapeutic options in suppressing cancer, in response to the emergence of resistance to standard medicines. One of the specific mechanisms with dysregulation during cancer is autophagy. Nanomaterials have the ability to specifically carry medications and genes, and they can also enhance the responsiveness of tumor cells to standard therapy while promoting drug sensitivity. The primary mechanism in this process relies on autophagosomes and their fusion with lysosomes to break down the components of the cytoplasm. While autophagy was initially described as a form of cellular demise, it has been demonstrated to play a crucial role in controlling metastasis, proliferation, and treatment resistance in human malignancies. The pharmacokinetic profile of autophagy modulators is poor, despite their development for use in cancer therapy. Consequently, nanoparticles have been developed for the purpose of delivering medications and autophagy modulators selectively and specifically to the cancer process. Furthermore, several categories of nanoparticles have demonstrated the ability to regulate autophagy, which plays a crucial role in defining the biological characteristics and response to therapy of tumor cells.
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- Gang Zhao
- Department of Radiology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Dongcheng, Beijing, 100000, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- ERNAM-Nanotechnology Research and Application Center, Erciyes University, Kayseri, 38039, Türkiye; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Erciyes University, Kayseri, 39039, Türkiye.
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- Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ), Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA.
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- Department of Urology, First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110001, China.
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Bhavsar D, Raguraman R, Kim D, Ren X, Munshi A, Moore K, Sikavitsas V, Ramesh R. Exosomes in diagnostic and therapeutic applications of ovarian cancer. J Ovarian Res 2024; 17:113. [PMID: 38796525 PMCID: PMC11127348 DOI: 10.1186/s13048-024-01417-0] [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: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024] Open
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Ovarian cancer accounts for more deaths than any other female reproductive tract cancer. The major reasons for the high mortality rates include delayed diagnoses and drug resistance. Hence, improved diagnostic and therapeutic options for ovarian cancer are a pressing need. Extracellular vesicles (EVs), that include exosomes provide hope in both diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. They are natural lipid nanovesicles secreted by all cell types and carry molecules that reflect the status of the parent cell. This facilitates their potential use as biomarkers for an early diagnosis. Additionally, EVs can be loaded with exogenous cargo, and have features such as high stability and favorable pharmacokinetic properties. This makes them ideal for tumor-targeted delivery of biological moieties. The International Society of Extracellular Vesicles (ISEV) based on the Minimal Information for Studies on Extracellular Vesicles (MISEV) recommends the usage of the term "small extracellular vesicles (sEVs)" that includes exosomes for particles that are 30-200 nm in size. However, majority of the studies reported in the literature and relevant to this review have used the term "exosomes". Therefore, this review will use the term "exosomes" interchangeably with sEVs for consistency with the literature and avoid confusion to the readers. This review, initially summarizes the different isolation and detection techniques developed to study ovarian cancer-derived exosomes and the potential use of these exosomes as biomarkers for the early diagnosis of this devastating disease. It addresses the role of exosome contents in the pathogenesis of ovarian cancer, discusses strategies to limit exosome-mediated ovarian cancer progression, and provides options to use exosomes for tumor-targeted therapy in ovarian cancer. Finally, it states future research directions and recommends essential research needed to successfully transition exosomes from the laboratory to the gynecologic-oncology clinic.
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- Dhaval Bhavsar
- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 975 NE, 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
- OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 800 NE, 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 975 NE, 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
- OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 800 NE, 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1110 N, Stonewall Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
- OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 800 NE, 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1110 N, Stonewall Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 975 NE, 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
- OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 800 NE, 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 800 NE, 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
- OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 800 NE, 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 800 NE, 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
- Department of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering, Oklahoma University, Norman, OK, 73019, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 975 NE, 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA.
- OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 800 NE, 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA.
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Ostrowska-Lesko M, Rajtak A, Moreno-Bueno G, Bobinski M. Scientific and clinical relevance of non-cellular tumor microenvironment components in ovarian cancer chemotherapy resistance. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2024; 1879:189036. [PMID: 38042260 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2023.189036] [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: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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The tumor microenvironment (TME) components play a crucial role in cancer cells' resistance to chemotherapeutic agents. This phenomenon is exceptionally fundamental in patients with ovarian cancer (OvCa), whose outcome depends mainly on their response to chemotherapy. Until now, most reports have focused on the role of cellular components of the TME, while less attention has been paid to the stroma and other non-cellular elements of the TME, which may play an essential role in the therapy resistance. Inhibiting these components could help define new therapeutic targets and potentially restore chemosensitivity. The aim of the present article is both to summarize the knowledge about non-cellular components of the TME in the development of OvCa chemoresistance and to suggest targeting of non-cellular elements of the TME as a valuable strategy to overcome chemoresistance and to develop new therapeutic strategies in OvCA patients.
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- Marta Ostrowska-Lesko
- Chair and Department of Toxicology, Medical University of Lublin, 8b Jaczewskiego Street, 20-090 Lublin, Poland.
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- 1st Chair and Department of Oncological Gynecology and Gynecology, Medical University of Lublin, Poland
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- Biochemistry Department, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas 'Sols-Morreale' (IIBm-CISC), Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Cáncer (CIBERONC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Spain; Fundación MD Anderson Internacional (FMDA), Spain.
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- 1st Chair and Department of Oncological Gynecology and Gynecology, Medical University of Lublin, Poland.
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Liu Y, Li X, Zhang T, Liu G. The Roles of Exosomes in Ovarian Cancer Chemo-resistance. J Cancer 2023; 14:2128-2144. [PMID: 37497408 PMCID: PMC10367924 DOI: 10.7150/jca.84930] [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: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
Abstract
As common gynecological oncology, ovarian cancer has a high fatality rate and poor overall survival, mainly because of nonspecific symptoms in the early stages and chemotherapy resistance. Exosomes, nano-sized vesicles secreted by almost all types of cells, carry valuable commodities such as proteins, lipids, enzymes, mRNAs, and miRNAs between cells. They take part in remodeling the tumor microenvironment, promoting tumor angiogenesis and metastasis, and regulating immune metastasis and chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer. Previous studies have reported that exosomes could transfer chemotherapy resistance from drug-resistant tumor cells to sensitive ones by delivering proteins and miRNAs. Also, exosomes are involved in chemotherapy resistance by transferring multidrug-resistance-related transporters, decreasing apoptosis, promoting epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, and changing signal transduction pathways. Furthermore, they play a significant role in early detection, chemotherapy efficacy evaluation, and treatment of ovarian cancer. Exosomes are applied as chemotherapeutic delivery vehicles and therapeutic targets to inhibit anti-tumor immune responses. In addition, exosomes can be developed for cancer immunotherapy because of their immunomodulatory potential. Therefore, the article reviews the latest research progress of exosomes in ovarian cancer to elaborate on the mechanisms of exosome-mediated chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer patients and provide a forecast on their clinical therapeutic potential in improving chemotherapy sensitivity.
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- Yang Liu
- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Huanhuxi Road, Hexi District, Tianjin, 300060, China
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Shen C, Zhang S, Zhang Z, Yang S, Zhang Y, Lin Y, Fu C, Li Z, Wu Z, Wang Z, Li Z, Guo J, Li P, Hu H. Pan-cancer evidence of prognosis, immune infiltration, and immunotherapy efficacy for annexin family using multi-omics data. Funct Integr Genomics 2023; 23:211. [PMID: 37358720 DOI: 10.1007/s10142-023-01106-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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The annexin superfamily (ANXA) is made up of 12 calcium (Ca2+) and phospholipid binding protein members that have a high structural homology and play a key function in cancer cells. However, little research has been done on the annexin family's function in pan-cancer. We examined the ANXA family's expression in various tumors through public databases using bioinformatics analysis, assessed the differences in ANXA expression between tumor and normal tissues in pan-cancer, and then investigated the relationship between ANXA expression and patient survival, prognosis, and clinicopathologic traits. Additionally, we investigated the relationships among TCGA cancers' mutations, tumor mutation burden (TMB), microsatellite instability (MSI), immunological subtypes, immune infiltration, tumor microenvironment, immune checkpoint genes, chemotherapeutics sensitivity, and ANXAs expression. cBioPortal was also used to uncover pan-cancer genomic anomalies in the ANXA family, study relationships between pan-cancer ANXA mRNA expression and copy number or somatic mutations, and assess the prognostic values of these variations. Moreover, we investigated the relationship between ANXAs expression and effectiveness of immunotherapy in multiple cohorts, including one melanoma (GSE78220), one renal cell carcinoma (GSE67501), and three bladder cancer cohorts (GSE111636, IMvigor210 and our own sequencing dataset (TRUCE-01)), and further analyzed the changes of ANXAs expression before and after treatment (tislelizumab combined with nab-paclitaxel) of bladder cancer. Then, we explored the biological function and potential signaling pathway of ANXAs using gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA), and first conducted immune infiltration analysis with ANXAs family genes expression, copy number, or somatic mutations of bladder cancer by TIMER 2.0. Most cancer types and surrounding normal tissues expressed ANXA differently. ANXA expression was linked to patient survival, prognosis, clinicopathologic features, mutations, TMB, MSI, immunological subtypes, tumor microenvironment, immune cell infiltration, and immune checkpoint gene expression in 33 TCGA cancers, with ANXA family members varied. The anticancer drug sensitivity analysis showed that ANXAs family members were significantly related to a variety of drug sensitivities. In addition, we also discovered that the expression level of ANXA1/2/3/4/5/7/9/10 was positively or negatively correlated with objective responses to anti-PD-1/PD-L1 across multiple immunotherapy cohorts. The immune infiltration analysis of bladder cancer further showed the significant relationships between ANXAs copy number variations or mutation status, and infiltration level of different immune cells. Overall, our analyses confirm the importance of ANXAs expression or genomic alterations in prognosis and immunological features of various cancer and identified ANXA-associated genes that may serve as potential therapeutic targets.
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- Chong Shen
- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23, Pingjiang Road, Tianjin, 300211, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, 225300, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23, Pingjiang Road, Tianjin, 300211, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23, Pingjiang Road, Tianjin, 300211, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23, Pingjiang Road, Tianjin, 300211, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23, Pingjiang Road, Tianjin, 300211, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23, Pingjiang Road, Tianjin, 300211, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23, Pingjiang Road, Tianjin, 300211, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23, Pingjiang Road, Tianjin, 300211, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23, Pingjiang Road, Tianjin, 300211, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23, Pingjiang Road, Tianjin, 300211, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23, Pingjiang Road, Tianjin, 300211, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23, Pingjiang Road, Tianjin, 300211, China
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 23, Pingjiang Road, Tianjin, 300211, China.
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Urology, Tianjin Institute of Urology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
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Stefańska K, Józkowiak M, Angelova Volponi A, Shibli JA, Golkar-Narenji A, Antosik P, Bukowska D, Piotrowska-Kempisty H, Mozdziak P, Dzięgiel P, Podhorska-Okołów M, Zabel M, Dyszkiewicz-Konwińska M, Kempisty B. The Role of Exosomes in Human Carcinogenesis and Cancer Therapy-Recent Findings from Molecular and Clinical Research. Cells 2023; 12:cells12030356. [PMID: 36766698 PMCID: PMC9913699 DOI: 10.3390/cells12030356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
Abstract
Exosomes are biological nanoscale spherical lipid bilayer vesicles, 40-160 nm in diameter, produced by most mammalian cells in both physiological and pathological conditions. Exosomes are formed via the endosomal sorting complex required for transport (ESCRT). The primary function of exosomes is mediating cell-to-cell communication. In terms of cancer, exosomes play important roles as mediators of intercellular communication, leading to tumor progression. Moreover, they can serve as biomarkers for cancer detection and progression. Therefore, their utilization in cancer therapies has been suggested, either as drug delivery carriers or as a diagnostic tool. However, exosomes were also reported to be involved in cancer drug resistance via transferring information of drug resistance to sensitive cells. It is important to consider the current knowledge regarding the role of exosomes in cancer, drug resistance, cancer therapies, and their clinical application in cancer therapies.
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- Katarzyna Stefańska
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-781 Poznan, Poland
- Cellivia 3 S.A., 61-623 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-631 Poznan, Poland
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- Centre for Craniofacial and Regenerative Biology, Dental Institute, King’s College London, London WC2R 2LS, UK
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, University of Guarulhos, Guarulhos 07030-010, Brazil
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- Prestage Department of Poultry Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Department of Diagnostics and Clinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Department of Toxicology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-631 Poznan, Poland
- Department of Basic and Preclinical Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
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- Prestage Department of Poultry Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Division of Histology and Embryology, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Division of Ultrastructural Research, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Division of Histology and Embryology, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
- Division of Anatomy and Histology, University of Zielona Góra, 65-046 Zielona Góra, Poland
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- Department of Biomaterials and Experimental Dentistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Poland
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- Prestage Department of Poultry Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
- Department of Veterinary Surgery, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, 87-100 Torun, Poland
- Division of Anatomy, Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital and Masaryk University, 601 77 Brno, Czech Republic
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Poplawski P, Alseekh S, Jankowska U, Skupien-Rabian B, Iwanicka-Nowicka R, Kossowska H, Fogtman A, Rybicka B, Bogusławska J, Adamiok-Ostrowska A, Hanusek K, Hanusek J, Koblowska M, Fernie AR, Piekiełko-Witkowska A. Coordinated reprogramming of renal cancer transcriptome, metabolome and secretome associates with immune tumor infiltration. Cancer Cell Int 2023; 23:2. [PMID: 36604669 PMCID: PMC9814214 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-022-02845-y] [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: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most common subtype of renal cancer. The molecules (proteins, metabolites) secreted by tumors affect their extracellular milieu to support cancer progression. If secreted in amounts detectable in plasma, these molecules can also serve as useful, minimal invasive biomarkers. The knowledge of ccRCC tumor microenvironment is fragmentary. In particular, the links between ccRCC transcriptome and the composition of extracellular milieu are weakly understood. In this study, we hypothesized that ccRCC transcriptome is reprogrammed to support alterations in tumor microenvironment. Therefore, we comprehensively analyzed ccRCC extracellular proteomes and metabolomes as well as transcriptomes of ccRCC cells to find molecules contributing to renal tumor microenvironment. METHODS Proteomic and metabolomics analysis of conditioned media isolated from normal kidney cells as well as five ccRCC cell lines was performed using mass spectrometry, with the following ELISA validation. Transcriptomic analysis was done using microarray analysis and validated using real-time PCR. Independent transcriptomic and proteomic datasets of ccRCC tumors were used for the analysis of gene and protein expression as well as the level of the immune infiltration. RESULTS Renal cancer secretome contained 85 proteins detectable in human plasma, consistently altered in all five tested ccRCC cell lines. The top upregulated extracellular proteins included SPARC, STC2, SERPINE1, TGFBI, while downregulated included transferrin and DPP7. The most affected extracellular metabolites were increased 4-hydroxy-proline, succinic acid, cysteine, lactic acid and downregulated glutamine. These changes were associated with altered expression of genes encoding the secreted proteins (SPARC, SERPINE1, STC2, DPP7), membrane transporters (SLC16A4, SLC6A20, ABCA12), and genes involved in protein trafficking and secretion (KIF20A, ANXA3, MIA2, PCSK5, SLC9A3R1, SYTL3, and WNTA7). Analogous expression changes were found in ccRCC tumors. The expression of SPARC predicted the infiltration of ccRCC tumors with endothelial cells. Analysis of the expression of the 85 secretome genes in > 12,000 tumors revealed that SPARC is a PanCancer indicator of cancer-associated fibroblasts' infiltration. CONCLUSIONS Transcriptomic reprogramming of ccRCC supports the changes in an extracellular milieu which are associated with immune infiltration. The proteins identified in our study represent valuable cancer biomarkers detectable in plasma.
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- Piotr Poplawski
- grid.414852.e0000 0001 2205 7719Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, ul. Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland
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- grid.418390.70000 0004 0491 976XMax-Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, Golm, 14476 Potsdam, Germany ,grid.510916.a0000 0004 9334 5103Center for Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- grid.5522.00000 0001 2162 9631Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- grid.5522.00000 0001 2162 9631Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry Core Facility, Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
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- grid.12847.380000 0004 1937 1290Laboratory of Systems Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland ,grid.413454.30000 0001 1958 0162Laboratory for Microarray Analysis, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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- grid.12847.380000 0004 1937 1290Laboratory of Systems Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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- grid.413454.30000 0001 1958 0162Laboratory for Microarray Analysis, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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- grid.414852.e0000 0001 2205 7719Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, ul. Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland
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- grid.414852.e0000 0001 2205 7719Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, ul. Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland
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- grid.414852.e0000 0001 2205 7719Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, ul. Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland
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- grid.414852.e0000 0001 2205 7719Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, ul. Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland
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- grid.414852.e0000 0001 2205 7719Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, ul. Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland
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- grid.12847.380000 0004 1937 1290Laboratory of Systems Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland ,grid.413454.30000 0001 1958 0162Laboratory for Microarray Analysis, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences, 02-106 Warsaw, Poland
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- grid.418390.70000 0004 0491 976XMax-Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, Golm, 14476 Potsdam, Germany ,grid.510916.a0000 0004 9334 5103Center for Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- grid.414852.e0000 0001 2205 7719Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, ul. Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland
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Keyvani V, Mahmoudian RA, Mollazadeh S, Kheradmand N, Ghorbani E, Khazaei M, Saeed Al-Hayawi I, Hassanian SM, Ferns GA, Avan A, Anvari K. Insight into RNA-based Therapies for Ovarian Cancer. Curr Pharm Des 2023; 29:2692-2701. [PMID: 37916491 DOI: 10.2174/0113816128270476231023052228] [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: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
Abstract
Ovarian cancer (OC) is one of the most common malignancies in women and is associated with poor outcomes. The treatment for OC is often associated with resistance to therapies and hence this has stimulated the search for alternative therapeutic approaches, including RNA-based therapeutics. However, this approach has some challenges that include RNA degradation. To solve this critical issue, some novel delivery systems have been proposed. In current years, there has been growing interest in the improvement of RNAbased therapeutics as a promising approach to target ovarian cancer and improve patient outcomes. This paper provides a practical insight into the use of RNA-based therapeutics in ovarian cancers, highlighting their potential benefits, challenges, and current research progress. RNA-based therapeutics offer a novel and targeted approach to treat ovarian cancer by exploiting the unique characteristics of RNA molecules. By targeting key oncogenes or genes responsible for drug resistance, siRNAs can effectively inhibit tumor growth and sensitize cancer cells to conventional therapies. Furthermore, messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines have emerged as a revolutionary tool in cancer immunotherapy. MRNA vaccines can be designed to encode tumor-specific antigens, stimulating the immune system to distinguish and eliminate ovarian cancer cells. A nano-based delivery platform improves the release of loaded RNAs to the target location and reduces the off-target effects. Additionally, off-target effects and immune responses triggered by RNA molecules necessitate careful design and optimization of these therapeutics. Several preclinical and clinical researches have shown promising results in the field of RNA-based therapeutics for ovarian cancer. In a preclinical study, siRNA-mediated silencing of the poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) gene, involved in DNA repair, sensitized ovarian cancer cells to PARP inhibitors, leading to enhanced therapeutic efficacy. In clinical trials, mRNA-based vaccines targeting tumor-associated antigens have demonstrated safety and efficacy in stimulating immune responses in ovarian cancer patients. In aggregate, RNA-based therapeutics represent a promising avenue for the therapy of ovarian cancers. The ability to specifically target oncogenes or stimulate immune responses against tumor cells holds great potential for improving patient outcomes. However, further research is needed to address challenges related to delivery, permanence, and off-target effects. Clinical trials assessing the care and effectiveness of RNAbased therapeutics in larger patient cohorts are warranted. With continued advancements in the field, RNAbased therapeutics have the potential to develop the management of ovarian cancer and provide new hope for patients.
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- Vahideh Keyvani
- Department of Medical Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Cancer Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Basic Sciences Research Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Medical Genetics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Division of Medical Education, Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Falmer, Brighton, Sussex BN1 9PH, UK
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- Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- College of Medicine, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, Iraq
- Faculty of Health, School of Biomedical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane 4059, Australia
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- Cancer Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Desai PP, Narra K, James JD, Jones HP, Tripathi AK, Vishwanatha JK. Combination of Small Extracellular Vesicle-Derived Annexin A2 Protein and mRNA as a Potential Predictive Biomarker for Chemotherapy Responsiveness in Aggressive Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 15:cancers15010212. [PMID: 36612209 PMCID: PMC9818227 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15010212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs), mainly exosomes, are nanovesicles that shed from the membrane as intraluminal vesicles of the multivesicular bodies, serve as vehicles that carry cargo influential in modulating the tumor microenvironment for the multi-step process of cancer metastasis. Annexin A2 (AnxA2), a calcium(Ca2+)-dependent phospholipid-binding protein, is among sEV cargoes. sEV-derived AnxA2 (sEV-AnxA2) protein is involved in the process of metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The objective of the current study is to determine whether sEV-AnxA2 protein and/or mRNA could be a useful biomarkers to predict the responsiveness of chemotherapy in TNBC. Removal of Immunoglobulin G (IgG) from the serum as well as using the System Bioscience's ExoQuick Ultra kit resulted in efficient sEV isolation and detection of sEV-AnxA2 protein and mRNA compared to the ultracentrifugation method. The standardized method was applied to the twenty TNBC patient sera for sEV isolation. High levels of sEV-AnxA2 protein and/or mRNA were associated with stage 3 and above in TNBC. Four patients who responded to neoadjuvant chemotherapy had high expression of AnxA2 protein and/or mRNA in sEVs, while other four who did not respond to chemotherapy had low levels of AnxA2 protein and mRNA in sEVs. Our data suggest that the sEV-AnxA2 protein and mRNA could be a combined predictive biomarker for responsiveness to chemotherapy in aggressive TNBC.
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- Priyanka P. Desai
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, TX 76107, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, John Peter Smith (JPS) Oncology Infusion Center, Fort Worth, Texas, TX 76104, USA
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- Biosample Repository Facility, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, TX 76107, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, TX 76107, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, TX 76107, USA
- Correspondence:
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Ihlow J, Monjé N, Hoffmann I, Bischoff P, Sinn BV, Schmitt WD, Kunze CA, Darb-Esfahani S, Kulbe H, Braicu EI, Sehouli J, Denkert C, Horst D, Taube ET. Low Expression of RGS2 Promotes Poor Prognosis in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14194620. [PMID: 36230542 PMCID: PMC9561967 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14194620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Recent advances in molecular medicine have indicated G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) as possible therapeutic targets in ovarian cancer. The cellular effects of GPCRs are determined by regulator of G protein signaling (RGS) proteins. Especially RGS2 has currently moved into focus of cancer therapy. Therefore, we retrospectively analyzed RGS2 and its association with the prognosis of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). Here, we provide in situ and in silico analyses regarding the expression patterns and prognostic value of RGS2. In silico we found that RGS2 is barely detectable in tumor cells on the mRNA level in bulk and single-cell data. Applying immunohistochemistry in 519 HGSOC patients, we detected moderate to strong protein expression of RGS2 in situ in approximately half of the cohort, suggesting regulation by post translational modification. Furthermore, low protein expression of RGS2 was associated with an inferior overall- and progression-free survival. These results warrant further research of its role and related new therapeutic implications in HGSOC. Abstract RGS2 regulates G-protein signaling by accelerating hydrolysis of GTP and has been identified as a potentially druggable target in carcinomas. Since the prognosis of patients with high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) remains utterly poor, new therapeutic options are urgently needed. Previous in vitro studies have linked RGS2 suppression to chemoresistance in HGSOC, but in situ data are still missing. In this study, we characterized the expression of RGS2 and its relation to prognosis in HGSOC on the protein level by immunohistochemistry in 519 patients treated at Charité, on the mRNA level in 299 cases from TCGA and on the single-cell level in 19 cases from publicly available datasets. We found that RGS2 is barely detectable on the mRNA level in both bulk tissue (median 8.2. normalized mRNA reads) and single-cell data (median 0 normalized counts), but variably present on the protein level (median 34.5% positive tumor cells, moderate/strong expression in approximately 50% of samples). Interestingly, low expression of RGS2 had a negative impact on overall survival (p = 0.037) and progression-free survival (p = 0.058) on the protein level in lower FIGO stages and in the absence of residual tumor burden. A similar trend was detected on the mRNA level. Our results indicated a significant prognostic impact of RGS2 protein suppression in HGSOC. Due to diverging expression patterns of RGS2 on mRNA and protein levels, posttranslational modification of RGS2 is likely. Our findings warrant further research to unravel the functional role of RGS2 in HGSOC, especially in the light of new drug discovery.
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- Jana Ihlow
- Institute of Pathology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site Berlin, and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Berlin-Spandau, Stadtrandstraße 555, 13589 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with Center of Oncological Surgery, European Competence Center for Ovarian Cancer, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Campus Virchow-Clinic, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
- Tumorbank Ovarian Cancer Network, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Campus Virchow-Clinic, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with Center of Oncological Surgery, European Competence Center for Ovarian Cancer, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Campus Virchow-Clinic, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
- Tumorbank Ovarian Cancer Network, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Campus Virchow-Clinic, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with Center of Oncological Surgery, European Competence Center for Ovarian Cancer, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Campus Virchow-Clinic, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
- Tumorbank Ovarian Cancer Network, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Campus Virchow-Clinic, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Philipps-University Marburg, Baldingerstraße, 35043 Marburg, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-30-450-536-033; Fax: +49-30-450-536-900
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Palazzolo S, Canzonieri V, Rizzolio F. The history of small extracellular vesicles and their implication in cancer drug resistance. Front Oncol 2022; 12:948843. [PMID: 36091133 PMCID: PMC9451101 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.948843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Small extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the last 20 years are demonstrated to possess promising properties as potential new drug delivery systems, biomarkers, and therapeutic targets. Moreover, EVs are described to be involved in the most important steps of tumor development and progression including drug resistance. The acquired or intrinsic capacity of cancer cells to resist chemotherapies is one of the greatest obstacles to overcome to improve the prognosis of many patients. EVs are involved in this mechanism by exporting the drugs outside the cells and transferring the drug efflux pumps and miRNAs in recipient cells, in turn inducing drug resistance. In this mini-review, the main mechanisms by which EVs are involved in drug resistance are described, giving a rapid and clear overview of the field to the readers.
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- Stefano Palazzolo
- Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) Istituto di ricovero e cura a carattere scientifico (IRCCS), Aviano, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) Istituto di ricovero e cura a carattere scientifico (IRCCS), Aviano, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) Istituto di ricovero e cura a carattere scientifico (IRCCS), Aviano, Italy
- Department of Molecular Science and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscary University, Venice, Italy
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Cheng J, Wang X, Yuan X, Liu G, Chu Q. Emerging roles of exosome-derived biomarkers in cancer theranostics: messages from novel protein targets. Am J Cancer Res 2022; 12:2226-2248. [PMID: 35693088 PMCID: PMC9185602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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Effective biomarkers that guide therapeutics with limited adverse effects, have emerged as attractive research topics in cancer diagnosis and treatment. Cancer-derived exosomes, a type of extracellular vesicles representing molecular signatures of cells of origin, could serve as stable reservoirs for potential biomarkers (i.e., proteins, nucleic acids) in non-invasive cancer diagnosis and prognosis. In this review, the physiological and pathological roles of exosomes and their protein components in facilitating tumorigenesis are highlighted. Exosomes carrying proteins can participate in tumor development and progression through multiple signaling pathways, including EMT, invasion and metastasis. Meanwhile, the practical applications of exosomal proteins in detecting and monitoring several solid-tumor cancers (including lung, breast, pancreatic, colorectal and prostate cancers) were also summarized. More clinically relevant, exosomal proteins play pivotal roles in transmitting oncogenic potential or resistance to therapies in recipient cells, which might further support therapeutic strategy determinations.
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- Jiongjia Cheng
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials of Nanjing, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials of Nanjing, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical UniversityNanjing 211198, Jiangsu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials of Nanjing, Nanjing Xiaozhuang UniversityNanjing 211171, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical UniversityNanjing 211198, Jiangsu, China
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Console L, Scalise M. Extracellular Vesicles and Cell Pathways Involved in Cancer Chemoresistance. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12050618. [PMID: 35629286 PMCID: PMC9143651 DOI: 10.3390/life12050618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Chemoresistance is a pharmacological condition that allows transformed cells to maintain their proliferative phenotype in the presence of administered anticancer drugs. Recently, extracellular vesicles, including exosomes, have been identified as additional players responsible for the chemoresistance of cancer cells. These are nanovesicles that are released by almost all cell types in both physiological and pathological conditions and contain proteins and nucleic acids as molecular cargo. Extracellular vesicles released in the bloodstream reach recipient cells and confer them novel metabolic properties. Exosomes can foster chemoresistance by promoting prosurvival and antiapoptotic pathways, affecting cancer stem cells and immunotherapies, and stimulating drug efflux. In this context, a crucial role is played by membrane transporters belonging to ABC, SLC, and P-type pump families. These proteins are fundamental in cell metabolism and drug transport in either physiological or pathological conditions. In this review, different roles of extracellular vesicles in drug resistance of cancer cells will be explored.
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- Lara Console
- Correspondence: (L.C.); (M.S.); Tel.: +39-0984-492919 (L.C.); +39-0984-492938 (M.S.)
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Xavier CP, Belisario DC, Rebelo R, Assaraf YG, Giovannetti E, Kopecka J, Vasconcelos MH. The role of extracellular vesicles in the transfer of drug resistance competences to cancer cells. Drug Resist Updat 2022; 62:100833. [PMID: 35429792 DOI: 10.1016/j.drup.2022.100833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ishikawa A, Kuraoka K, Zaitsu J, Saito A, Yamaguchi A, Kuwai T, Sudo T, Hadano N, Tashiro H, Taniyama K, Yasuif W. High Annexin A10 expression is correlated with poor prognosis in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Histol Histopathol 2022; 37:243-250. [PMID: 34821375 DOI: 10.14670/hh-18-397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the third-leading cause of cancer-related death. Owing to its poor prognosis, new molecular biomarkers for PDAC are needed. Annexin A10 (ANXA10) is a calcium-/phospholipid-binding protein belonging to the annexin family of proteins. ANXA10 is not only associated with gastric phenotypes, but also acts an independent prognostic factor in several cancers. However, the role of ANXA10 in PDAC remains unknown. Therefore, we examined the relationship between ANXA10 and the prognosis of PDAC. We analyzed the expression of ANXA10 using data from public databases, and performed immunohistochemistry analysis for 81 PDAC cases. We then investigated the relationship between ANXA10 expression and clinicopathological features. ANXA10 was detected in 47 of 81 PDAC cases (58%). High expression of ANXA10 was significantly related to poor overall survival (OS; p=0.011). Univariate analysis of OS revealed three prognostic parameters: tumor grade (p=0.046), perineural invasion (p=0.017), and ANXA10 expression (p=0.012). Multivariate analysis indicated that ANXA10 expression (p<0.01) alone was a prognostic factor in PDAC cases. Our findings suggest that ANXA10 expression is an independent prognostic factor in PDAC cases and shows promise as a new biomarker in PDAC.
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- Akira Ishikawa
- Institute for Clinical Laboratory, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Aoyama, Kure, Japan
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- Institute for Clinical Laboratory, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Aoyama, Kure, Japan.
- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Aoyama, Kure, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Aoyama, Kure, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Aoyama, Kure, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Aoyama, Kure, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Aoyama, Kure, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Aoyama, Kure, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Aoyama, Kure, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Aoyama, Kure, Japan
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- Honorary President, National Hospital Organization, Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Aoyama, Kure, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Pathology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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Rao D, Huang D, Sang C, Zhong T, Zhang Z, Tang Z. Advances in Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes as Drug Delivery Vehicles. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 9:797359. [PMID: 35186913 PMCID: PMC8854766 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.797359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Exosomes are tiny vesicles with a double membrane structure that cells produce. They range in diameter from 40 to 150 nm and may contain a variety of biomolecules including proteins and nucleic acids. Exosomes have low toxicity, low immunogenicity, and the ability to encapsulate a wide variety of substances, making them attractive drug delivery vehicles. MSCs secrete large amounts of exosomes and hence serve as an excellent source of exosomes. MSCs-derived exosomes have regenerative and tissue repair functions comparable to MSCs and can circumvent the risks of immune rejection and infection associated with MSC transplantation, indicating that they may be a viable alternative to MSCs’ biological functions. In this review, we summarized the drug delivery methods and advantages of exosomes, as well as the advancement of MSC exosomes as drug carriers. The challenges and prospects of using exosomes as drug delivery vectors are presented.
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- Dingyu Rao
- The First Clinical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ganna Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- Laboratory Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ganna Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- The First Clinical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- Laboratory Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Tianyu Zhong, ; Zuxiong Zhang, ; Zhixian Tang,
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ganna Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Tianyu Zhong, ; Zuxiong Zhang, ; Zhixian Tang,
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ganna Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Tianyu Zhong, ; Zuxiong Zhang, ; Zhixian Tang,
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Zhang X, Liu D, Gao Y, Lin C, An Q, Feng Y, Liu Y, Liu D, Luo H, Wang D. The Biology and Function of Extracellular Vesicles in Cancer Development. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:777441. [PMID: 34805181 PMCID: PMC8602830 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.777441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) exert their biological functions by delivering proteins, metabolites, and nucleic acids to recipient cells. EVs play important roles in cancer development. The anti-tumor effect of EVs is by their cargos carrying proteins, metabolites, and nucleic acids to affect cell-to-cell communication. The characteristics of cell-to-cell communication can potentially be applied for the therapy of cancers, such as gastric cancer. In addition, EVs can be used as an effective cargos to deliver ncRNAs, peptides, and drugs, to target tumor tissues. In addition, EVs have the ability to regulate cell apoptosis, autophagy, proliferation, and migration of cancer cells. The ncRNA and peptides that were engaged with EVs were associated with cell signaling pathways in cancer development. This review focuses on the composition, cargo, function, mechanism, and application of EVs in cancers.
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- Xinyi Zhang
- Laboratory Animal Center, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China.,School of Grain Science and Technology, Jilin Business and Technology College, Changchun, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, College of Animal Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Li J, Gao N, Gao Z, Liu W, Pang B, Dong X, Li Y, Fan T. The Emerging Role of Exosomes in Cancer Chemoresistance. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:737962. [PMID: 34778252 PMCID: PMC8581179 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.737962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Chemoresistance is an impending challenge in cancer treatment. In recent years, exosomes, a subtype of extracellular vesicles with a diameter of 40-150 nm in bloodstream and other bio-fluids, have attracted increasing interest. Exosomes contain proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids, which act as important signaling molecules. Many reports indicate that exosomes play critical roles in chemoresistance through intercellular interactions, including drug removal from cells, transfer of drug resistance phenotypes to other cancer cells, and the increase in plastic stem cell subsets. Exosomes can reflect the physiological and pathological state of parent cells. Owing to their elevated stability, specificity, and sensitivity, exosomes are served as biomarkers in liquid biopsies to monitor cancer chemoresistance, progression, and recurrence. This review summarizes the exosome-mediated mechanisms of cancer chemoresistance, as well as its role in reversing and monitoring chemoresistance. The scientific and technological challenges and future applications of exosomes are also explored.
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- Jing Li
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- St George Hospital, St George and Sutherland Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.,St George Hospital, St George and Sutherland Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Annexin A3 (ANXA3), an annexin family member, contains 36 kDa and 33 kDa isoforms. Similar to other annexin members, ANXA3 plays an important role in the development of human diseases. Recent studies have reported that abnormal ANXA3 expression is closely associated with the development, progression, metastasis, drug resistance and prognosis of several malignant tumours, such as breast cancer, lung cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. ANXA3 exerts its role by regulating cell proliferation, migration and apoptosis via the phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase/Akt, nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), c-JUN N-terminal kinase, extracellular signal-regulated kinase and hypoxia-inducible factor-1 signalling pathways. ANXA3 may act as a novel target for the early diagnosis and treatment of tumours. The present review summarises the recent progress in the role of ANXA3 and its regulatory pathways in tumours.
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- Chao Liu
- Clinical Laboratory, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, P.R. China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, P.R. China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, P.R. China
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- Clinical Laboratory, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100053, P.R. China
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Sousa D, Lima RT, Lopes-Rodrigues V, Gonzalez E, Royo F, Xavier CPR, Falcón-Pérez JM, Vasconcelos MH. Different Ability of Multidrug-Resistant and -Sensitive Counterpart Cells to Release and Capture Extracellular Vesicles. Cells 2021; 10:cells10112886. [PMID: 34831110 PMCID: PMC8616370 DOI: 10.3390/cells10112886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cancer multidrug resistance (MDR) is one of the main challenges for cancer treatment efficacy. MDR is a phenomenon by which tumor cells become resistant to several unrelated drugs. Some studies have previously described the important role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the dissemination of a MDR phenotype. EVs’ cargo may include different players of MDR, such as microRNAS and drug-efflux pumps, which may be transferred from donor MDR cells to recipient drug-sensitive counterparts. The present work aimed to: (i) compare the ability of drug-sensitive and their MDR counterpart cells to release and capture EVs and (ii) study and relate those differences with possible distinct fate of the endocytic pathway in these counterpart cells. Our results showed that MDR cells released more EVs than their drug-sensitive counterparts and also that the drug-sensitive cells captured more EVs than their MDR counterparts. This difference in the release and capture of EVs may be associated with differences in the endocytic pathway between drug-sensitive and MDR cells. Importantly, manipulation of the recycling pathway influenced the response of drug-sensitive cells to doxorubicin treatment.
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- Diana Sousa
- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (D.S.); (R.T.L.); (V.L.-R.); (C.P.R.X.)
- Cancer Drug Resistance Group, IPATIMUP—Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Biological Sciences, FFUP—Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (D.S.); (R.T.L.); (V.L.-R.); (C.P.R.X.)
- Cancer Drug Resistance Group, IPATIMUP—Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Pathology, FMUP—Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
- Cancer Signaling & Metabolism Group, IPATIMUP—Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (D.S.); (R.T.L.); (V.L.-R.); (C.P.R.X.)
- Cancer Drug Resistance Group, IPATIMUP—Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS-UP—Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar of the University of Porto, 4099-003 Porto, Portugal
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- Exosomes Lab. & Metabolomics Platform, CIC bioGUNE, CIBERehd, 28160 Derio, Spain; (E.G.); (F.R.); (J.M.F.-P.)
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- Exosomes Lab. & Metabolomics Platform, CIC bioGUNE, CIBERehd, 28160 Derio, Spain; (E.G.); (F.R.); (J.M.F.-P.)
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- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (D.S.); (R.T.L.); (V.L.-R.); (C.P.R.X.)
- Cancer Drug Resistance Group, IPATIMUP—Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
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- Exosomes Lab. & Metabolomics Platform, CIC bioGUNE, CIBERehd, 28160 Derio, Spain; (E.G.); (F.R.); (J.M.F.-P.)
- IKERBASQUE Basque Foundation for Science, 48013 Bilbao, Spain
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- i3S-Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal; (D.S.); (R.T.L.); (V.L.-R.); (C.P.R.X.)
- Cancer Drug Resistance Group, IPATIMUP—Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
- Department of Biological Sciences, FFUP—Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +351-225-570-772
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Pascual-Antón L, Cardeñes B, Sainz de la Cuesta R, González-Cortijo L, López-Cabrera M, Cabañas C, Sandoval P. Mesothelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition and Exosomes in Peritoneal Metastasis of Ovarian Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222111496. [PMID: 34768926 PMCID: PMC8584135 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222111496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Most patients with ovarian cancer (OvCA) present peritoneal disseminated disease at the time of diagnosis. During peritoneal metastasis, cancer cells detach from the primary tumor and disseminate through the intraperitoneal fluid. The peritoneal mesothelial cell (PMC) monolayer that lines the abdominal cavity is the first barrier encountered by OvCA cells. Subsequent progression of tumors through the peritoneum leads to the accumulation into the peritoneal stroma of a sizeable population of carcinoma-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), which is mainly originated from a mesothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (MMT) process. A common characteristic of OvCA patients is the intraperitoneal accumulation of ascitic fluid, which is composed of cytokines, chemokines, growth factors, miRNAs, and proteins contained in exosomes, as well as tumor and mesothelial suspended cells, among other components that vary in proportion between patients. Exosomes are small extracellular vesicles that have been shown to mediate peritoneal metastasis by educating a pre-metastatic niche, promoting the accumulation of CAFs via MMT, and inducing tumor growth and chemoresistance. This review summarizes and discusses the pivotal role of exosomes and MMT as mediators of OvCA peritoneal colonization and as emerging diagnostic and therapeutic targets.
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- Lucía Pascual-Antón
- Tissue and Organ Homeostasis Program, Cell-Cell Communication and Inflammation Unit, Centro de Biología Molecular “Severo Ochoa” (UAM-CSIC), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (L.P.-A.); (B.C.); (M.L.-C.)
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- Tissue and Organ Homeostasis Program, Cell-Cell Communication and Inflammation Unit, Centro de Biología Molecular “Severo Ochoa” (UAM-CSIC), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (L.P.-A.); (B.C.); (M.L.-C.)
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- Tissue and Organ Homeostasis Program, Cell-Cell Communication and Inflammation Unit, Centro de Biología Molecular “Severo Ochoa” (UAM-CSIC), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (L.P.-A.); (B.C.); (M.L.-C.)
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- Tissue and Organ Homeostasis Program, Cell-Cell Communication and Inflammation Unit, Centro de Biología Molecular “Severo Ochoa” (UAM-CSIC), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (L.P.-A.); (B.C.); (M.L.-C.)
- Department of Immunology, Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Lymphocyte Immunobiology Group, Inflammatory and Immune Disorders Area, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre (i+12), 28041 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: (C.C.); (P.S.); Tel.: +34-91-196-4513 (C.C.); +34-91-196-4707 (P.S.)
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- Tissue and Organ Homeostasis Program, Cell-Cell Communication and Inflammation Unit, Centro de Biología Molecular “Severo Ochoa” (UAM-CSIC), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, 28049 Madrid, Spain; (L.P.-A.); (B.C.); (M.L.-C.)
- Correspondence: (C.C.); (P.S.); Tel.: +34-91-196-4513 (C.C.); +34-91-196-4707 (P.S.)
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Yang L, Lu P, Yang X, Li K, Qu S. Annexin A3, a Calcium-Dependent Phospholipid-Binding Protein: Implication in Cancer. Front Mol Biosci 2021; 8:716415. [PMID: 34355022 PMCID: PMC8329414 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2021.716415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Annexin A3 (ANXA3), also known as lipocortin III and placental anticoagulant protein III, has been reported to be dysregulated in tumor tissues and cancer cell lines, and harbors pronounced diagnostic and prognostic value for certain malignancies, such as breast, prostate, colorectal, lung and liver cancer. Aberrant expression of ANXA3 promotes tumor cell proliferation, invasion, metastasis, angiogenesis, and therapy resistance to multiple chemotherapeutic drugs including platinum-based agents, fluoropyrimidines, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and docetaxel. Genetic alterations on the ANXA3 gene have also been reported to be associated with the propensity to form certain inherited, familial tumors. These diverse functions of ANXA3 in tumors collectively indicate that ANXA3 may serve as an attractive target for novel anticancer therapies and a powerful diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for early tumor detection and population risk screening. In this review, we dissect the role of ANXA3 in cancer in detail.
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- Liu Yang
- Key Laboratory of High-Incidence Tumor Prevention and Treatment (Guangxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Department of Radiation Oncology, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China
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- Faculty of Medicine, Amsterdam Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Key Laboratory of High-Incidence Tumor Prevention and Treatment (Guangxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Department of Radiation Oncology, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China
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- Key Laboratory of High-Incidence Tumor Prevention and Treatment (Guangxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Department of Radiation Oncology, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China
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- Key Laboratory of High-Incidence Tumor Prevention and Treatment (Guangxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Department of Radiation Oncology, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, China
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Al-Dossary AA, Tawfik EA, Isichei AC, Sun X, Li J, Alshehri AA, Alomari M, Almughem FA, Aldossary AM, Sabit H, Almalik AM. Engineered EV-Mimetic Nanoparticles as Therapeutic Delivery Vehicles for High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13123075. [PMID: 34203051 PMCID: PMC8234974 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13123075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Simple Summary In this review, we begin with the role of natural extracellular vesicles (EVs) in high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). Then, we narrow our focus on the advantages of using EV-mimetic nanoparticles as a delivery vehicle for RNAi therapy and other chemotherapeutics. Furthermore, we discuss the challenges of the clinical translation of engineering EV mimetic drug delivery systems and the promising directions of further development. Abstract High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is the most lethal gynecological malignancy among women. Several obstacles impede the early diagnosis and effective treatment options for ovarian cancer (OC) patients, which most importantly include the development of platinum-drug-resistant strains. Currently, extensive efforts are being put into the development of strategies capable of effectively circumventing the physical and biological barriers present in the peritoneal cavity of metastatic OC patients, representing a late stage of gastrointestinal and gynecological cancer with an extremely poor prognosis. Naturally occurring extracellular vesicles (EVs) have been shown to play a pivotal role in progression of OC and are now being harnessed as a delivery vehicle for cancer chemotherapeutics. However, there are limitations to their clinical application due to current challenges in their preparation techniques. Intriguingly, there is a recent drive towards the use of engineered synthetic EVs for the delivery of chemotherapeutics and RNA interference therapy (RNAi), as they show the promise of overcoming the obstacles in the treatment of OC patients. This review discusses the therapeutic application of EVs in OC and elucidates the potential use of engineered EV-mimetic nanoparticles as a delivery vehicle for RNAi therapy and other chemotherapeutics, which would potentially improve clinical outcomes of OC patients.
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- Amal A. Al-Dossary
- Department of Basic Sciences, Deanship of Preparatory Year and Supporting Studies, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +966-1-333-31137
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- National Center for Pharmaceutical Technology, Life Science and Environment Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (E.A.T.); (A.A.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Deanship of Preparatory Year and Supporting Studies, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (X.S.); (J.L.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA; (X.S.); (J.L.)
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- National Center for Pharmaceutical Technology, Life Science and Environment Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (E.A.T.); (A.A.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- Department of Stem Cell Biology, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia;
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- National Center for Pharmaceutical Technology, Life Science and Environment Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (E.A.T.); (A.A.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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- National Center of Biotechnology, Life Science and Environment Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Genetics Research, Institute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia;
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- National Center for Pharmaceutical Technology, Life Science and Environment Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia; (E.A.T.); (A.A.A.); (F.A.A.); (A.M.A.)
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Gao S, Wang Z, Liu X, Xu B, Liu F. The calcimedin annexin A3 displays tumor-promoting effect in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by activating NF-κB signaling. Mamm Genome 2021; 32:381-388. [PMID: 34109455 DOI: 10.1007/s00335-021-09883-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is one of the lethal malignancies commonly found in the eastern world, with overall five-year survival rates less than 25%. The present study aimed to investigate the biological function of annexin A3 (ANXA3) in ESCC cell proliferation. The mRNA and protein levels of ANXA3 in ESCC tissues and cell lines were determined by real-time PCR and Western blot, respectively. Lentiviral transduction was applied to overexpress or reduce ANXA3 expression in ESCC cell lines. The effect of ANXA3 on ESCC cell proliferation was evaluated by cell-counting kit-8 assay in vitro and tumor-bearing animal model in vivo. We found that ANXA3 was substantially upregulated in ESCC tissues compared to adjacent normal tissues as well as ESCC cell lines compared to normal esophageal endothelial cells. Suppression of ANXA3 significantly inhibited ESCC cell proliferation in vitro and tumor growth in vivo. We further revealed that NF-κB was involved in ANXA3-mediated ESCC cell proliferation. Our results suggest that ANXA3 acts as an oncogene in ESCC, and targeting ANXA3 or NF-κB may serve as potential therapeutic strategies for patients with ESCC.
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- Shihao Gao
- Department of Chest Surgery, Gucheng County Hospital, No. 55 of Kangning East Road, Hengshui Gucheng, 253800, Hebei, China
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- Department of Chest Surgery, Gucheng County Hospital, No. 55 of Kangning East Road, Hengshui Gucheng, 253800, Hebei, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Gucheng County Hospital, No. 55 of Kangning East Road, Hengshui Gucheng, 253800, Hebei, China
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- Department of ENT, Gucheng County Hospital, No. 55 of Kangning East Road, Hengshui Gucheng, 253800, Hebei, China
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- Department of Chest Surgery, Gucheng County Hospital, No. 55 of Kangning East Road, Hengshui Gucheng, 253800, Hebei, China.
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Hussein NA, Malla S, Pasternak MA, Terrero D, Brown NG, Ashby CR, Assaraf YG, Chen ZS, Tiwari AK. The role of endolysosomal trafficking in anticancer drug resistance. Drug Resist Updat 2021; 57:100769. [PMID: 34217999 DOI: 10.1016/j.drup.2021.100769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Multidrug resistance (MDR) remains a major obstacle towards curative treatment of cancer. Despite considerable progress in delineating the basis of intrinsic and acquired MDR, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain to be elucidated. Emerging evidences suggest that dysregulation in endolysosomal compartments is involved in mediating MDR through multiple mechanisms, such as alterations in endosomes, lysosomes and autophagosomes, that traffic and biodegrade the molecular cargo through macropinocytosis, autophagy and endocytosis. For example, altered lysosomal pH, in combination with transcription factor EB (TFEB)-mediated lysosomal biogenesis, increases the sequestration of hydrophobic anti-cancer drugs that are weak bases, thereby producing an insufficient and off-target accumulation of anti-cancer drugs in MDR cancer cells. Thus, the use of well-tolerated, alkalinizing compounds that selectively block Vacuolar H⁺-ATPase (V-ATPase) may be an important strategy to overcome MDR in cancer cells and increase chemotherapeutic efficacy. Other mechanisms of endolysosomal-mediated drug resistance include increases in the expression of lysosomal proteases and cathepsins that are involved in mediating carcinogenesis and chemoresistance. Therefore, blocking the trafficking and maturation of lysosomal proteases or direct inhibition of cathepsin activity in the cytosol may represent novel therapeutic modalities to overcome MDR. Furthermore, endolysosomal compartments involved in catabolic pathways, such as macropinocytosis and autophagy, are also shown to be involved in the development of MDR. Here, we review the role of endolysosomal trafficking in MDR development and discuss how targeting endolysosomal pathways could emerge as a new therapeutic strategy to overcome chemoresistance in cancer.
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- Noor A Hussein
- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, 43614, OH, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, 43614, OH, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, 43614, OH, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, 43614, OH, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, 43614, OH, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY, USA
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- The Fred Wyszkowski Cancer Research Laboratory, Department of Biology, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, 3200003, Israel
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, St. John's University, Queens, NY, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, 43614, OH, USA; Department of Cancer Biology, College of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, 43614, OH, USA.
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Wang YX, Wang YX, Li YK, Tu SY, Wang YQ. The Emerging Roles of Extracellular Vesicles in Ovarian Cancer. Curr Drug Metab 2021; 22:139-149. [PMID: 33172376 DOI: 10.2174/1389200221666201110155721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2019] [Revised: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Ovarian cancer (OC) is one of the deadliest gynecological malignancy. Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is its most common form. OC has both, a poor prognosis and a high mortality rate due to the difficulties of early diagnosis, limitation of current treatment and resistance to chemotherapy. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) is a heterogeneous group of cell-derived submicron vesicles, which can be detected in body fluids, and it can be classified into three main types including exosomes, micro-vesicles, and apoptotic bodies. Cancer cells can produce more EVs than healthy cells. Moreover, the contents of these EVs have been found distinctive from each other. It has been considered that EVs shedding from tumor cells may be implicated in clinical applications, such as a tool for tumor diagnosis, prognosis and potential treatment of certain cancers. In this review, we provide a brief description of EVs. in diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and drug-resistantance of OC. Cancer-related EVs show powerful influences on tumors by various biological mechanisms. However, the contents mentioned above remain in the laboratory stage and there is a lack of large-scale clinical trials, and the maturity of the purification and detection methods is a constraint. In addition, amplification of oncogenes on ecDNA is remarkably prevalent in cancer. It may be possible that ecDNA can be encapsulated in EVs and thus detected by us. In summary, much more research on EVs needs to be performed to reveal breakthroughs in OC and to accelerate the process of its application in clinic.
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- Yin-Xue Wang
- First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Gansu Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Embryo, Lanzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Gansu Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Embryo, Lanzhou, China
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- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Gansu Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Embryo, Lanzhou, China
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- First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Gansu Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine and Embryo, Lanzhou, China
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Tomiyasu T, Sato A, Mori H, Okazaki K. L233P mutation in the bovine leukemia virus Tax protein has impact on annexin A3 and type I collagen secretion by host cells. Vet Microbiol 2021; 256:109042. [PMID: 33819840 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2021.109042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) is the causative agent of enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL) and can be classified into two types based on the amino acid at position 233 in Tax protein, which probably plays crucial roles in leukemogenesis. We previously revealed that L233-Tax-expressing cells secreted chemoattractants for endothelial cells and formed significantly larger tumors accompanying neovascularization than P233-Tax-expressing cells in athymic mice. In the present study, comparative proteomic analysis of the culture medium of Tax-expressing cells revealed that annexin A3 and probably extracellular matrix protein 1 served as chemoattractants. Conversely, L233-Tax-expressing cells were impaired in the secretion of collagen alpha-1 (I) chain precursor, which participates in tissue tension homeostasis, leading to tumor mass development. The analysis also demonstrated that both L233-Tax- and P233-Tax-expressing cells had deficits in the secretion of potentially antiangiogenic molecules, including pigment epithelium-derived factor and collagen alpha-1 (VIII) chain, and they produced complement component 3, which might participate in tumor cell proliferation, metastasis, and immune evasion. These findings provided novel insights into prognostication of EBL and the function of Tax in leukemogenesis induced by BLV.
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- Takafumi Tomiyasu
- Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Ishikari-Tobetsu, Hokkaido, Japan.
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Esfandyari S, Elkafas H, Chugh RM, Park HS, Navarro A, Al-Hendy A. Exosomes as Biomarkers for Female Reproductive Diseases Diagnosis and Therapy. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22042165. [PMID: 33671587 PMCID: PMC7926632 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22042165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cell-cell communication is an essential mechanism for the maintenance and development of various organs, including the female reproductive system. Today, it is well-known that the function of the female reproductive system and successful pregnancy are related to appropriate follicular growth, oogenesis, implantation, embryo development, and proper fertilization, dependent on the main regulators of cellular crosstalk, exosomes. During exosome synthesis, selective packaging of different factors into these vesicles happens within the originating cells. Therefore, exosomes contain both genetic and proteomic data that could be applied as biomarkers or therapeutic targets in pregnancy-associated disorders or placental functions. In this context, the present review aims to compile information about the potential exosomes with key molecular cargos that are dysregulated in female reproductive diseases which lead to infertility, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premature ovarian failure (POF), Asherman syndrome, endometriosis, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and preeclampsia, as well as signaling pathways related to the regulation of the reproductive system and pregnancy outcome during these pathological conditions. This review might help us realize the etiology of reproductive dysfunction and improve the early diagnosis and treatment of the related complications.
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- Sahar Esfandyari
- Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; (S.E.); (H.E.); (R.M.C.)
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; (S.E.); (H.E.); (R.M.C.)
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) Formally, (NODCAR), Cairo 35521, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA; (S.E.); (H.E.); (R.M.C.)
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (H.-s.P.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (H.-s.P.); (A.N.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA; (H.-s.P.); (A.N.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-773-832-0742
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Gel-Free 3D Tumoroids with Stem Cell Properties Modeling Drug Resistance to Cisplatin and Imatinib in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Cells 2021; 10:cells10020344. [PMID: 33562088 PMCID: PMC7914642 DOI: 10.3390/cells10020344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Researchers have developed several three-dimensional (3D) culture systems, including spheroids, organoids, and tumoroids with increased properties of cancer stem cells (CSCs), also called cancer-initiating cells (CICs). Drug resistance is a crucial issue involving recurrence in cancer patients. Many studies on anti-cancer drugs have been reported using 2D culture systems, whereas 3D cultured tumoroids have many advantages for assessing drug sensitivity and resistance. Here, we aimed to investigate whether Cisplatin (a DNA crosslinker), Imatinib (a multiple tyrosine kinase inhibitor), and 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU: an antimetabolite) alter the tumoroid growth of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Gene expression signatures of highly metastatic aggregative CRC (LuM1 cells) vs. low-metastatic, non-aggregative CRC (Colon26 and NM11 cells) were analyzed using microarray. To establish a 3D culture-based multiplexing reporter assay system, LuM1 was stably transfected with the Mmp9 promoter-driven ZsGreen fluorescence reporter gene, which was designated as LuM1/m9 cells and cultured in NanoCulture Plate®, a gel-free 3D culture device. LuM1 cells highly expressed mRNA encoding ABCG2 (a drug resistance pump, i.e., CSC/CIC marker), other CSC/CIC markers (DLL1, EpCAM, podoplanin, STAT3/5), pluripotent stem cell markers (Sox4/7, N-myc, GATA3, Nanog), and metastatic markers (MMPs, Integrins, EGFR), compared to the other two cell types. Hoechst efflux stem cell-like side population was increased in LuM1 (7.8%) compared with Colon26 (2.9%), both of which were markedly reduced by verapamil treatment, an ABCG2 inhibitor. Smaller cell aggregates of LuM1 were more sensitive to Cisplatin (at 10 μM), whereas larger tumoroids with increased ABCG2 expression were insensitive. Notably, Cisplatin (2 μM) and Imatinib (10 μM) at low concentrations significantly promoted tumoroid formation (cell aggregation) and increased Mmp9 promoter activity in mCRC LuM1/m9, while not cytotoxic to them. On the other hand, 5-FU significantly inhibited tumoroid growth, although not completely. Thus, drug resistance in cancer with increased stem cell properties was modeled using the gel-free 3D cultured tumoroid system. The tumoroid culture is useful and easily accessible for the assessment of drug sensitivity and resistance.
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Jena BC, Mandal M. The emerging roles of exosomes in anti-cancer drug resistance and tumor progression: An insight towards tumor-microenvironment interaction. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2020; 1875:188488. [PMID: 33271308 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2020.188488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex network of cellular organization consisting of fibroblasts, adipocytes, pericytes, immune cells endothelial cells, and extracellular matrix proteins. Besides communicating with each other, tumor cells are also involved in the tumor stroma interaction. Presently, most of the studies have focused on the contribution of TME in supporting tumor growth through intercellular communication by physical contact between the cells or through paracrine signaling cascades of growth factors and cytokines. The crosstalk between the tumor and TME has a pivotal role in the development of anti-cancer drug resistance. Drug resistance, be it against targeted or non-targeted drugs, has emerged as a major hurdle in the successful therapeutic intervention of cancer. Among the several mechanisms involved in the development of the resistance to anti-cancer therapies, exosomes have recently come into the limelight. Exosomes are the nano-sized vesicles, originated from the endolysosomal compartments and have the inherent potential to shuttle diverse biomolecules like proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids to the recipient cells. There are also instances where the pharmacological compounds are transferred between the cells via exosomes. For instance, the transfer of the cargoes from the drug-resistant tumor cells immensely affects the recipient drug-sensitive cells in terms of their proliferation, survival, migration, and drug resistance. In this review, we have discussed multiple aspects of the exosome-mediated bidirectional interplay between tumor and TME. Furthermore, we have also emphasized the contribution of exosomes promoting drug resistance and therapeutic strategies to mitigate the exosome induced drug resistance as well.
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- Bikash Chandra Jena
- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India.
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Bandari SK, Tripathi K, Rangarajan S, Sanderson RD. Therapy-induced chemoexosomes: Sinister small extracellular vesicles that support tumor survival and progression. Cancer Lett 2020; 493:113-119. [PMID: 32858103 PMCID: PMC7685072 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2020.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Chemotherapy involves the use of multiple cytotoxic or cytostatic drugs acting by various mechanisms to kill or arrest the growth of cancer cells. Chemotherapy remains the most utilized approach for controlling cancer. Emerging evidence indicates that cancer cells activate various pro-survival mechanisms to cope with chemotherapeutic stress. These mechanisms persist during treatment and often help orchestrate tumor regrowth and patient relapse. Exosomes due to their nature of carrying and transferring multiple biologically active components have emerged as key players in cancer pathogenesis. Recent data demonstrates that chemotherapeutic stress enhances the secretion and alters the cargo carried by exosomes. These altered exosomes, which we refer to as chemoexosomes, are capable of transferring cargo to target tumor cells that can enhance their chemoresistance, increase their metastatic behavior and in certain cases even aid in endowing tumor cells with cancer stem cell-like properties. This mini-review summarizes the recent developments in our understanding of the impact chemoexosomes have on tumor survival and progression.
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- Shyam K Bandari
- Department of Pathology, O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1824 6th Avenue South, Wallace Tumor Institute, Room 603, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA.
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- Department of Pathology, O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1824 6th Avenue South, Wallace Tumor Institute, Room 603, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Department of Pathology, O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1824 6th Avenue South, Wallace Tumor Institute, Room 603, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Department of Pathology, O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1824 6th Avenue South, Wallace Tumor Institute, Room 603, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA.
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Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21228762. [PMID: 33228245 PMCID: PMC7699467 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21228762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are a heterogeneous group of cell-derived submicron vesicles released under physiological or pathological conditions. EVs mediate the cellular crosstalk, thus contributing to defining the tumor microenvironment, including in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). The available literature investigating the role of EVs in EOC has been reviewed following PRISMA guidelines, focusing on the role of EVs in early disease diagnosis, metastatic spread, and the development of chemoresistance in EOC. Data were identified from searches of Medline, Current Contents, PubMed, and from references in relevant articles from 2010 to 1 April 2020. The research yielded 194 results. Of these, a total of 36 papers, 9 reviews, and 27 original types of research were retained and analyzed. The literature findings demonstrate that a panel of EV-derived circulating miRNAs may be useful for early diagnosis of EOC. Furthermore, it appears clear that EVs are involved in mediating two crucial processes for metastatic and chemoresistance development: the epithelial–mesenchymal transition, and tumor escape from the immune system response. Further studies, more focused on in vivo evidence, are urgently needed to clarify the role of EV assessment in the clinical management of EOC patients.
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Zhu Q, Pan QZ, Zhong AL, Hu H, Zhao JJ, Tang Y, Hu WM, Li M, Weng DS, Chen MY, Ma G, Xia JC. Annexin A3 upregulates the infiltrated neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio to remodel the immune microenvironment in hepatocellular carcinoma. Int Immunopharmacol 2020; 89:107139. [PMID: 33191179 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.107139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Accumulating evidence has indicated that inflammation is required for the initiation and progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The annexin family protein, which has a highly similar structure, has been demonstrated to participate in pro- or anti-inflammatory regulation in the developing of tumours. However, the potential effects of ANXA3 in the immune microenvironment of HCC remain unknown. In present study, we found that increased ANXA3 expression is associated with a higher infiltrated neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (iNLR) in HCC. Moreover, HCC patients with a high iNLR and high ANXA3 expression confer the highest risk of death. ANXA3 can be detected in both cell lysates and culture supernatants. However, the secretory ANXA3 did not directly regulate the iNLR. Further study demonstrated that ANXA3 upregulated the iNLR by inducing chemokine CXCL8 and CCL25 release from HCC cells. We further confirmed that ANXA3 promotes tumourigenesis and detected the same associations between ANXA3 and the iNLR or chemokines in vivo. Our findings indicate that ANXA3 regulates the chemokine to remodel the iNLR and promotes tumourigenicity in HCC. These results further expanded our understanding of ANXA3 in the microenvironment of HCC and might provide novel targets for the investigation of molecular treatments for HCC patients.
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- Qian Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Department of Intensive Care Unit, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Department of Biotherapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, PR China
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- Office of International Exchange and Cooperation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510006, PR China
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- Department of Radiation Therapy, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510010, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Department of Biotherapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Department of Biotherapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Department of Pathology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Department of Pathology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Department of Biotherapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Department of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Department of Intensive Care Unit, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine; Department of Biotherapy, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510060, PR China.
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Guo C, Li N, Dong C, Wang L, Li Z, Liu Q, Ma Q, Greenaway FT, Tian Y, Hao L, Liu S, Sun MZ. 33-kDa ANXA3 isoform contributes to hepatocarcinogenesis via modulating ERK, PI3K/Akt-HIF and intrinsic apoptosis pathways. J Adv Res 2020; 30:85-102. [PMID: 34026289 PMCID: PMC8132212 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2020.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Introduction As a member of annexin family proteins, annexin A3 (ANXA3) has 36-kDa and 33-kDa isoforms. ANXA3 plays crucial roles in the tumorigenesis, aggressiveness and drug-resistance of cancers. However, previous studies mainly focused on the role of total ANXA3 in cancers without distinguishing the distinction between the two isoforms, the role of 33-kDa ANXA3 in cancer remains unclear. Objectives Current work aimed to investigate the function and regulation mechanism of 33-kDa ANXA3 in hepatocarcinoma. Methods The expressions of ANXA3, CRKL, Rac1, c-Myc and pAkt were analyzed in hepatocarcinoma specimens by Western blotting. The biological function of 33-kDa ANXA3 in the growth, metastasis, apoptosis, angiogenesis, chemoresistance of hepatocarcinoma cells with the underlying molecular mechanism were investigated using gain-of-function strategy in vitro or in vivo. Results 33-kDa ANXA3 was remarkably upregulated in tumor tissues compared with corresponding normal liver tissues of hepatocarcinoma patients. Its stable knockdown decreased the in vivo tumor growing velocity and malignancy of hepatocarcinoma HepG2 cells transplanted in nude mice. The in vitro experimental results indicated 33-kDa ANXA3 knockdown suppressed the proliferation, colony forming, migration and invasion abilities of HepG2 cells through downregulating CRKL, Rap1b, Rac1, pMEK, pERK2 and c-Myc in ERK pathway; inhibited angiogenesisability of HepG2 cells through inactivating PI3K/Akt-HIF pathway; induced apoptosis and enhanced chemoresistance of HepG2 cells through increasing Bax/decreasing Bcl-2 expressions and inactivating caspase 9/caspase 3 in intrinsic apoptosis pathway. Accordingly, CRKL, Rac1, c-Myc and pAkt were also upregulated in hepatocarcinoma patients ’ tumor tissues compared with corresponding normal liver tissues. Conclusions The overexpression of 33-kDa ANXA3 is involved in the clinical progression of hepatocarcinoma and in the malignancy, angiogenesis and apoptosis of hepatocarcinoma cells. It is of potential use in hepatocarcinoma diagnosis and treatment.
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- Chunmei Guo
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the 2 Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116027, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the 2 Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116027, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of General Surgery, the 2 Affiliated Hospital, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116027, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Carlson School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Clark University, Worcester, MA 01610, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China.,Institute of Hematology, the Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116027, China
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Toufiq M, Roelands J, Alfaki M, Syed Ahamed Kabeer B, Saadaoui M, Lakshmanan AP, Bangarusamy DK, Murugesan S, Bedognetti D, Hendrickx W, Al Khodor S, Terranegra A, Rinchai D, Chaussabel D, Garand M. Annexin A3 in sepsis: novel perspectives from an exploration of public transcriptome data. Immunology 2020; 161:291-302. [PMID: 32682335 PMCID: PMC7692248 DOI: 10.1111/imm.13239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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According to publicly available transcriptome datasets, the abundance of Annexin A3 (ANXA3) is robustly increased during the course of sepsis; however, no studies have examined the biological significance or clinical relevance of ANXA3 in this pathology. Here we explored this interpretation gap and identified possible directions for future research. Based on reference transcriptome datasets, we found that ANXA3 expression is restricted to neutrophils, is upregulated in vitro after exposure to plasma obtained from septic patients, and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. Secondly, an increase in ANXA3 transcript abundance was also observed in vivo, in the blood of septic patients in multiple independent studies. ANXA3 is known to mediate calcium-dependent granules-phagosome fusion in support of microbicidal activity in neutrophils. More recent work has also shown that ANXA3 enhances proliferation and survival of tumour cells via a Caspase-3-dependent mechanism. And this same molecule is also known to play a critical role in regulation of apoptotic events in neutrophils. Thus, we posit that during sepsis ANXA3 might either play a beneficial role, by facilitating microbial clearance and resolution of the infection; or a detrimental role, by prolonging neutrophil survival, which is known to contribute to sepsis-mediated organ damage.
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Bombelli S, Torsello B, De Marco S, Lucarelli G, Cifola I, Grasselli C, Strada G, Bovo G, Perego RA, Bianchi C. 36-kDa Annexin A3 Isoform Negatively Modulates Lipid Storage in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Cells. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2020; 190:2317-2326. [PMID: 32861643 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2020.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The adipocyte-like morphology of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) cells results from a grade-dependent neutral lipid accumulation; however, the molecular mechanism and role in renal cancer progression have yet to be clarified. ccRCC shows a gene expression signature consistent with adipogenesis, and the phospholipid-binding protein annexin A3 (AnxA3), a negative regulator of adipocyte differentiation, is down-regulated in RCC and shows a differential expression pattern for two isoforms of 36 and 33 kDa. Using primary cell cultures and cell lines, we investigated the involvement of AnxA3 isoforms in lipid storage modulation of ccRCC cells. We found that the increased accumulation of lipids into ccRCC cells correlated with a decrease of the 36/33 isoform ratio. Treatment with adipogenic medium induced a significant increment of lipid storage in ccRCC cells that had a low 36-kDa AnxA3 expression and 36/33 ratio. The 36-kDa AnxA3 silencing in ccRCC cells increased lipid storage induced by adipogenic medium. These data suggest that 36-kDa AnxA3 negatively modulates the response to adipogenic treatment and may act as negative regulator of lipid storage in ccRCC cells. The subcellular distribution of AnxA3 in the cellular endocytic compartment suggests its involvement in modulation of vesicular trafficking, and it might serve as a putative mechanism of lipid storage regulation in ccRCC cells, opening novel translational outcomes.
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- Silvia Bombelli
- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation-Urology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Institute for Biomedical Technologies, National Research Council, Segrate, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Urology Unit, ASST North Milan, Bassini Hospital, Cinisello Balsamo, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, ASST North Milan, Vimercate Hospital, Vimercate, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy.
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Zheng Y, Jiang W, Chen D, Wang L, Li Y, Dai L, Huang L, Wang M. [Research Progress on Exosome in Malignant Tumors]. ZHONGGUO FEI AI ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF LUNG CANCER 2020; 23:689-694. [PMID: 32838490 PMCID: PMC7467984 DOI: 10.3779/j.issn.1009-3419.2020.101.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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“体液活检”是近些年恶性肿瘤研究的热点,肿瘤细胞外泌体因携带其“母体”肿瘤细胞的部分功能性蛋白及基因,介导信息传递、参与调控机体的生理功能及病理状态在肿瘤的发生发展过程中起着重要作用,并作为肿瘤液态活检的一种新途径。本文旨在对外泌体的结构、生物特性和检测方法在恶性肿瘤发生发展及临床诊断治疗中的作用进行综述。
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- Yujun Zheng
- Department of Oncology, The Friendship Hospital of Dalian, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Friendship Hospital of Dalian, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Friendship Hospital of Dalian, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Friendship Hospital of Dalian, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Friendship Hospital of Dalian, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Friendship Hospital of Dalian, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Friendship Hospital of Dalian, Dalian 116001, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Friendship Hospital of Dalian, Dalian 116001, China
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Davis CN, Winters A, Milic I, Devitt A, Cookson A, Brophy PM, Morphew RM. Evidence of sequestration of triclabendazole and associated metabolites by extracellular vesicles of Fasciola hepatica. Sci Rep 2020; 10:13445. [PMID: 32778698 PMCID: PMC7418001 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-69970-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Fascioliasis is a neglected zoonotic disease that infects humans and ruminant species worldwide. In the absence of vaccines, control of fascioliasis is primarily via anthelminthic treatment with triclabendazole (TCBZ). Parasitic flatworms, including Fasciola hepatica, are active secretors of extracellular vesicles (EVs), but research has not been undertaken investigating EV anthelmintic sequestration. Adult F. hepatica were cultured in lethal and sub-lethal doses of TCBZ and its active metabolites, in order to collect EVs and evaluate their morphological characteristics, production and anthelmintic metabolite content. Transmission electron microscopy demonstrated that F. hepatica exposed to TCBZ and its metabolites produced EVs of similar morphology, compared to non-TCBZ exposed controls, even though TCBZ dose and/or TCBZ metabolite led to measurable structural changes in the treated F. hepatica tegument. qNano particle analysis revealed that F. hepatica exposed to TCBZ and its metabolites produced at least five times greater EV concentrations than non-TCBZ controls. A combined mass spectrometry and qNano particle analysis confirmed the presence of TCBZ and the TCBZ–sulphoxide metabolite in anthelmintic exposed EVs, but limited TCBZ sulphone was detectable. This data suggests that EVs released from adult F. hepatica have a biological role in the sequestration of TCBZ and additional toxic xenobiotic metabolites.
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- Chelsea N Davis
- Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, UK.
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- Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, UK
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, UK
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- Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, UK
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- Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences, Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, UK
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Zheng X, Li X, Wang X. Extracellular vesicle-based liquid biopsy holds great promise for the management of ovarian cancer. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2020; 1874:188395. [PMID: 32698041 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2020.188395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Ovarian cancer is a highly lethal gynecological disease because most patients are diagnosed in advanced stages due to a lack of appropriate markers or methods for early detection. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are small biological vesicles released by all types of cells and are widely distributed in biofluids. These vesicles and their bioactive contents are involved in various aspects of tumorigenesis and development, and some of them could be detected in biofluids from liquid biopsy and used as markers for cancer management. Liquid biopsy is a recently developed method for disease diagnosis and real-time monitoring by detecting biomolecules in biofluids such as plasma. The operation is minimally invasive and relatively convenient, especially for patients with cancer. In this review, we describe the use of EV-based liquid biopsy in ovarian cancer and summarize recent advances in technologies for EV isolation and detection, as well as biomarkers identified from ovarian cancer-derived EVs, with a focus on their potential roles in diagnosis and progression monitoring. Although the advantages of liquid biopsy make this approach promising, some technological challenges remain, and qualified biomarkers for clinical use are still being explored.
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- Xiaocui Zheng
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai, China.
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Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a vital issue in cancer treatment. Drug resistance can be developed through a variety of mechanisms, including increased drug efflux, activation of detoxifying systems and DNA repair mechanisms, and escape of drug-induced apoptosis. Identifying the exact mechanism related in a particular case is a difficult task. Proteomics is the large-scale study of proteins, particularly their expression, structures and functions. In recent years, comparative proteomic methods have been performed to analyze MDR mechanisms in drug-selected model cancer cell lines. In this paper, we review the recent developments and progresses by comparative proteomic approaches to identify potential MDR mechanisms in drug-selected model cancer cell lines, which may help understand and design chemical sensitizers.
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Bhardwaj BK, Thankachan S, Venkatesh T, Suresh PS. Liquid biopsy in ovarian cancer. Clin Chim Acta 2020; 510:28-34. [PMID: 32622965 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2020.06.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Ovarian cancer is typically diagnosed at an advanced stage and poses a significant challenge to treatment and recovery. Relapsed ovarian cancer and chemoresistance of ovarian tumor cells are other clinical challenges. Liquid biopsy is an essential non-invasive diagnostic test that evaluates circulating tumor cells and tumor DNA, as well as other blood markers that may be useful in guiding precision medicine. Although liquid biopsy is not a routinely used diagnostic test, the potential applications in the diagnosis and prognosis in ovarian cancer are rapidly growing. This review explores recent studies examining the clinical potential of circulating tumor cells, cell-free microRNA, exosomes, tumor DNA, and other analytes as a source of liquid biopsy biomarkers in ovarian cancer diagnosis, prognosis and response to treatment.
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- School of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Calicut 673601, Kerala, India
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- Dept of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Central University of Kerala, Kasargod 671316, Kerala, India
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- School of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology, Calicut 673601, Kerala, India.
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Synergies in exosomes and autophagy pathways for cellular homeostasis and metastasis of tumor cells. Cell Biosci 2020; 10:64. [PMID: 32426106 PMCID: PMC7218515 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-020-00426-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 05/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Eukaryotic cells demonstrate two tightly linked vesicular transport systems, comprising intracellular vesicle transport and extracellular vesicle transport system. Intracellular transport vesicles can translocate biomolecules between compartments inside the cell, for example, proteins from the rough endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus. Whereas, the secreted vesicles so-called extracellular vesicles facilitate the transport of biomolecules, for example, nucleic acids, proteins and lipids between cells. Vesicles can be formed during the process of endocytosis or/and autophagy and not only act as mediators of intra- and inter-cellular communication but also represent pathological conditions of cells or tissues. Methods In this review, we searched articles in PubMed, published between 2000 and 2020, with following terms: autophagy, autophagocytosis, transport vesicles, lysosomes, endosomes, exocytosis, exosomes, alone or in different combinations. The biological functions that were selected based on relevancy to our topic include cellular homeostasis and tumorigenesis. Results The searched literature shows that there is a high degree of synergies between exosome biogenesis and autophagy, which encompass endocytosis and endosomes, lysosomes, exocytosis and exosomes, autophagocytosis, autophagosomes and amphisomes. These transport systems not only maintain cellular homeostasis but also operate synergically against fluctuations in the external and internal environment such as during tumorigenesis and metastasis. Additionally, exosomal and autophagic proteins may serve as cancer diagnosis approaches. Conclusion Exosomal and autophagy pathways play pivotal roles in homeostasis and metastasis of tumor cells. Understanding the crosstalk between endomembrane organelles and vesicular trafficking may expand our insight into cooperative functions of exosomal and autophagy pathways during disease progression and may help to develop effective therapies against lysosomal diseases including cancers and beyond.
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The Role of Extracellular Vesicles in the Hallmarks of Cancer and Drug Resistance. Cells 2020; 9:cells9051141. [PMID: 32384712 PMCID: PMC7290603 DOI: 10.3390/cells9051141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Extracellular vesicles (EVs) mediate intercellular signaling and communication, allowing the intercellular exchange of proteins, lipids, and genetic material. Their recognized role in the maintenance of the physiological balance and homeostasis seems to be severely disturbed throughout the carcinogenesis process. Indeed, the modus operandi of cancer implies the highjack of the EV signaling network to support tumor progression in many (if not all) human tumor malignancies. We have reviewed the current evidence for the role of EVs in affecting cancer hallmark traits by: (i) promoting cell proliferation and escape from apoptosis, (ii) sustaining angiogenesis, (iii) contributing to cancer cell invasion and metastasis, (iv) reprogramming energy metabolism, (v) transferring mutations, and (vi) modulating the tumor microenvironment (TME) by evading immune response and promoting inflammation. Special emphasis was given to the role of EVs in the transfer of drug resistant traits and to the EV cargo responsible for this transfer, both between cancer cells or between the microenvironment and tumor cells. Finally, we reviewed evidence for the increased release of EVs by drug resistant cells. A timely and comprehensive understanding of how tumor EVs facilitate tumor initiation, progression, metastasis and drug resistance is instrumental for the development of innovative EV-based therapeutic approaches for cancer.
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Ab Razak NS, Ab Mutalib NS, Mohtar MA, Abu N. Impact of Chemotherapy on Extracellular Vesicles: Understanding the Chemo-EVs. Front Oncol 2019; 9:1113. [PMID: 31803605 PMCID: PMC6877691 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2019.01113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy is the standard go-to treatment for cancer besides surgery and radiation. It has recently come to light that the interaction between chemotherapy and the immune system is important in maintaining tumor immunity as well as influencing the efficacy of the therapy. However, ample preclinical studies have shown that in addition to direct cytotoxic effects on cancer cells, a fraction of chemotherapeutic agents may promote immunogenic cell death, and alter the inflammatory milieu of the tumor microenvironment. Extracellular vesicles (EV) have been shown to interact with the tumor microenvironment by delivering alterative signals to the surrounding cells; as a result, this results in interference with each cell's capability to eradicate tumors or gives advantages to cancer cells so as to survive therapy. Chemotherapy-induced extracellular vesicles (chemo-EVs) have been theorized to be carrying different cargo loads than non-chemotherapy-induced EVs. Aside from chemoresistance, there is growing evidence to suggest that chemo-EVs could dictate tumor behavior, especially in terms of metastasis, immune response, and cancer stemness. This mini-review attempts to summarize and evaluate recent developments on the role of chemo-EVs in other aspects of tumor-related processes.
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- Nur' Syahada Ab Razak
- UKM Medical Center, UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- UKM Medical Center, UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- UKM Medical Center, UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The exosome-mediated autocrine and paracrine actions of plasma gelsolin in ovarian cancer chemoresistance. Oncogene 2019; 39:1600-1616. [PMID: 31700155 PMCID: PMC7018662 DOI: 10.1038/s41388-019-1087-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Revised: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Ovarian cancer (OVCA) is the most lethal gynecological cancer, due predominantly to late presentation, high recurrence rate and common chemoresistance development. The expression of the actin-associated protein cytosolic gelsolin (GSN) regulates the gynecological cancer cell fate resulting in dysregulation in chemosensitivity. In this study, we report that elevated expression of plasma gelsolin (pGSN), a secreted isoform of GSN and expressed from the same GSN gene, correlates with poorer overall survival and relapse-free survival in patients with OVCA. In addition, it is highly expressed and secreted in chemoresistant OVCA cells than its chemosensitive counterparts. pGSN, secreted and transported via exosomes (Ex-pGSN), upregulates HIF1α–mediated pGSN expression in chemoresistant OVCA cells in an autocrine manner as well as confers cisplatin resistance in otherwise chemosensitive OVCA cells. These findings support our hypothesis that exosomal pGSN promotes OVCA cell survival through both autocrine and paracrine mechanisms that transform chemosensitive cells to resistant counterparts. Specifically, pGSN transported via exosomes is a determinant of chemoresistance in OVCA.
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Yang C, Kim HS, Song G, Lim W. The potential role of exosomes derived from ovarian cancer cells for diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. J Cell Physiol 2019; 234:21493-21503. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Revised: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Changwon Yang
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology, Korea University Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Seoul National University College of Medicine Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology, Korea University Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition Kookmin University Seoul Republic of Korea
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Shen X, Lyu W. [Research advances on the role of exosomes in chemotherapy resistance of ovarian cancer]. Zhejiang Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2019; 48:116-120. [PMID: 31102366 PMCID: PMC8800642 DOI: 10.3785/j.issn.1008-9292.2019.02.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Chemotherapy resistance is one of the biggest challenges in treatment of ovarian cancer. Mounting evidence shows that the exosomes shedding from tumor cells are considered to be involved in chemotherapy resistance of ovarian cancer by enhanced exosomal export of drugs, transferring RNAs or proteins and interfering with the bioactivity of therapeutic anti-tumor antibodies. In this review, we display the correlation between exosomes and chemotherapy resistance of ovarian cancer, the mechanism of exosomes involved in chemotherapy resistance of ovarian cancer, and discuss the potential clinical values of exosomes in chemotherapy resistance of ovarian cancer.
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- Xiameng Shen
- Department of Gynecology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China
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Zhao YJ, Xie L. Potential role of exosomes in cancer therapy. PRECISION RADIATION ONCOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/pro6.66] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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- Ya jing Zhao
- School of Medicine and Life SciencesUniversity of Jinan, Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences Jinan China
- Department of Clinical LaboratoryShandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong UniversityShandong Academy of Medical Sciences Jinan China
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- Department of Clinical LaboratoryShandong Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Shandong UniversityShandong Academy of Medical Sciences Jinan China
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Tai YL, Chu PY, Lee BH, Chen KC, Yang CY, Kuo WH, Shen TL. Basics and applications of tumor-derived extracellular vesicles. J Biomed Sci 2019; 26:35. [PMID: 31078138 PMCID: PMC6511661 DOI: 10.1186/s12929-019-0533-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Extracellular vesicle (EV)-mediated intercellular communication acts as a critical culprit in cancer development. The selective packaging of oncogenic molecules renders tumor-derived EVs capable of altering the tumor microenvironment and thereby modulating cancer developments that may contribute to drug resistance and cancer recurrence. Moreover, the molecular and functional characteristics of cancer through its development and posttreatment evolve over time. Tumor-derived EVs are profoundly involved in this process and can, therefore, provide valuable real-time information to reflect dynamic changes occurring within the body. Because they bear unique molecular profiles or signatures, tumor-derived EVs have been highlighted as valuable diagnostic and predictive biomarkers as well as novel therapeutic targets. In addition, the use of an advanced EV-based drug delivery system for cancer therapeutics has recently been emphasized in both basic and clinical studies. In this review, we highlight comprehensive aspects of tumor-derived EVs in oncogenic processes and their potential clinical applications.
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- Yu-Ling Tai
- Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan. .,Center for Biotechnology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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