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Chang S, Lv J, Wang X, Su J, Bian C, Zheng Z, Yu H, Bao J, Xin Y, Jiang X. Pathogenic mechanisms and latest therapeutic approaches for radiation-induced lung injury: A narrative review. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2024; 202:104461. [PMID: 39103129 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
Abstract
The treatment of thoracic tumors with ionizing radiation can cause radiation-induced lung injury (RILI), which includes radiation pneumonitis and radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis. Preventing RILI is crucial for controlling tumor growth and improving quality of life. However, the serious adverse effects of traditional RILI treatment methods remain a major obstacle, necessitating the development of novel treatment options that are both safe and effective. This review summarizes the molecular mechanisms of RILI and explores novel treatment options, including natural compounds, gene therapy, nanomaterials, and mesenchymal stem cells. These recent experimental approaches show potential as effective prevention and treatment options for RILI in clinical practice.
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- Sitong Chang
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University and College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University and College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University and College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University and College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University and College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University and College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University and College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University and College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University and College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University and College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun, China; Department of Radiation Oncology, the First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
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Boothe PF, Kumar VP, Kong Y, Wang K, Levinson H, Mu D, Brown ML. Radiation Induced Skin Fibrosis (RISF): Opportunity for Angiotensin II-Dependent Intervention. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8261. [PMID: 39125831 PMCID: PMC11312688 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25158261] [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: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Medical procedures, such as radiation therapy, are a vital element in treating many cancers, significantly contributing to improved survival rates. However, a common long-term complication of such exposure is radiation-induced skin fibrosis (RISF), a complex condition that poses substantial physical and psychological challenges. Notably, about 50% of patients undergoing radiation therapy may achieve long-term remission, resulting in a significant number of survivors managing the aftereffects of their treatment. This article delves into the intricate relationship between RISF, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and angiotensin II (Ang II) signaling. It proposes the underlying mechanisms and examines potential treatments for mitigating skin fibrosis. The primary goal is to offer essential insights in order to better care for and improve the quality of life of cancer survivors who face the risk of developing RISF.
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- Patricia F. Boothe
- Department of Internal Medicine, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA
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- Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20889, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA; (Y.K.); (D.M.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA; (Y.K.); (D.M.)
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- The Center for Plastic Surgery at Sentara, 301 Riverview Ave. #400, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA; (Y.K.); (D.M.)
- Leroy T. Canoles Jr. Cancer Research Center, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA
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Zhang C, Liu J, Wu J, Ranjan K, Cui X, Wang X, Zhang D, Zhu S. Key molecular DNA damage responses of human cells to radiation. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 12:1422520. [PMID: 39050891 PMCID: PMC11266142 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2024.1422520] [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: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Our understanding of the DNA damage responses of human cells to radiation has increased remarkably over the recent years although some notable signaling events remain to be discovered. Here we provide a brief account of the key molecular events of the responses to reflect the current understanding of the key underlying mechanisms involved.
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- Chencheng Zhang
- Cancer Research Center, Nantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong, China
- Cancer Research Institute, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
- Cancer Research Center, Nantong, China
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- Cancer Research Center, Nantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong, China
- Cancer Research Institute, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
- Cancer Research Center, Nantong, China
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- Nantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong, China
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- Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Nantong Tumor Hospital, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Department of Bio-Medical Sciences, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Cancer Research Center, Nantong Tumor Hospital, Nantong, China
- Cancer Research Institute, The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
- Cancer Research Center, Nantong, China
- Argus Pharmaceuticals, Changsha, China
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Kura B, Pavelkova P, Kalocayova B, Pobijakova M, Slezak J. MicroRNAs as Regulators of Radiation-Induced Oxidative Stress. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:7097-7113. [PMID: 39057064 PMCID: PMC11276491 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46070423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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microRNAs (miRNAs) represent small RNA molecules involved in the regulation of gene expression. They are implicated in the regulation of diverse cellular processes ranging from cellular homeostasis to stress responses. Unintended irradiation of the cells and tissues, e.g., during medical uses, induces various pathological conditions, including oxidative stress. miRNAs may regulate the expression of transcription factors (e.g., nuclear factor erythroid 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2), nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), tumor suppressor protein p53) and other redox-sensitive genes (e.g., mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPKs), sirtuins (SIRTs)), which trigger and modulate cellular redox signaling. During irradiation, miRNAs mainly act with reactive oxygen species (ROS) to regulate the cell fate. Depending on the pathway involved and the extent of oxidative stress, this may lead to cell survival or cell death. In the context of radiation-induced oxidative stress, miRNA-21 and miRNA-34a are among the best-studied miRNAs. miRNA-21 has been shown to directly target superoxide dismutase (SOD), or NF-κB, whereas miRNA-34a is a direct regulator of NADPH oxidase (NOX), SIRT1, or p53. Understanding the mechanisms underlying radiation-induced injury including the involvement of redox-responsive miRNAs may help to develop novel approaches for modulating the cellular response to radiation exposure.
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- Branislav Kura
- Centre of Experimental Medicine, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia; (P.P.); (B.K.); (J.S.)
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia; (P.P.); (B.K.); (J.S.)
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia; (P.P.); (B.K.); (J.S.)
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University, 832 32 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Bory Hospital–Penta Hospitals, 841 03 Bratislava, Slovakia;
- Radiological Science, Faculty of Nursing and Medical Professional Studies, Slovak Medical University, 831 01 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Centre of Experimental Medicine, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska Cesta 9, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia; (P.P.); (B.K.); (J.S.)
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Wang Z, Chen R, Chen J, Su L. 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid alleviates radiation-induced skin injury by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway. Biol Chem 2024; 405:407-415. [PMID: 38598859 DOI: 10.1515/hsz-2023-0200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Radiation-induced skin injury is a common side effect of radiotherapy, but there are few therapeutic drugs available for prevention or treatment. In this study, we demonstrate that 18β-Glycyrrhetinic acid (18β-GA), a bioactive component derived from Glycyrrhiza glabra, substantially reduces the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inhibits apoptosis in HaCaT cells after ionizing radiation (IR), thereby mitigating radiation-induced skin injury. Mechanistically, 18β-GA promotes the nuclear import of Nrf2, leading to activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway in response to IR. Importantly, Nrf2 silencing increases cell apoptosis and reverse the protective effect of 18β-GA on radiation-induced skin injury. Furthermore, 18β-GA preserves skin tissue structure after irradiation, inhibits inflammatory cell infiltration, and alleviates radiation dermatitis. In conclusion, our results suggest that 18β-GA reduces intracellular ROS production and apoptosis by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway, leading to amelioration of radiation dermatitis.
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- Zeng Wang
- Central Laboratory, 117888 The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350005, China
- Key Laboratory of Radiation Biology of Fujian Higher Education Institutions, 117888 The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Central Laboratory, 117888 The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350005, China
- Key Laboratory of Radiation Biology of Fujian Higher Education Institutions, 117888 The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Central Laboratory, 117888 The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350005, China
- Key Laboratory of Radiation Biology of Fujian Higher Education Institutions, 117888 The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350005, China
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- Key Laboratory of Radiation Biology of Fujian Higher Education Institutions, 117888 The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350005, China
- Department of Radiotherapy, Cancer Center, 117888 First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University , No.20 Chazhong Road, Taijiang District, Fuzhou 350005, China
- Department of Radiotherapy, National Regional Medical Center, 117888 Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou 350005, China
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He P, Guo Y, Wang S, Bu S. Innovative insights: ITLN1 modulates renal injury in response to radiation. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 133:111987. [PMID: 38652961 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111987] [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: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Radiation-induced kidney injury is a common side effect of radiotherapy, as the pelvic region is in close proximity to the kidneys, posing a risk of inducing radiation-induced kidney injury when treating any pelvic malignancies with radiotherapy. This type of injury typically manifests as chronic kidney disease a few months after radiotherapy, with the potential to progress to end-stage renal disease. Radiation-induced damage involves various components of the kidney, including glomeruli, tubules, interstitium, and extracellular matrix. Therefore, investigating its molecular mechanisms is crucial. In this study, we extensively searched literature databases, selecting recent transcriptomic studies related to acute kidney injury (AKI) published in the past decade. We downloaded the raw RNA sequencing datasets GSE30718 and GSE66494 related to AKI from the GEO database and identified that intestinal-type lectin ITLN1 plays a significant role in regulating radiation-induced kidney injury in rats. Differential gene analysis was performed using chip data from the GEO database, and further bioinformatics analysis identified 13 genes that may be involved in regulating kidney injury, with ITLN1 being the most relevant to kidney damage, thus selected as the target gene for this study. Subsequently, a rat model of radiation-induced kidney injury was established for experimental validation, assessing kidney tissue morphology and injury extent through staining observation and immunohistochemical staining. The protective effect of ITLN1 on kidney function was evaluated by measuring changes in rat body weight and blood pressure, serum kidney injury markers, and kidney structure. The experimental results indicate that overexpression of ITLN1 can improve kidney function in rats with radiation-induced kidney injury by activating the Akt/GSK-3β/Nrf2 signaling pathway, suppressing oxidative stress, cell apoptosis, inflammation, cellular senescence, and fibrosis. This study highlights the significant role of ITLN1 in regulating kidney injury, providing a novel target for future treatments of radiation-induced kidney injury.
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- Peng He
- Department of Urology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Chengdu Aeronautic Polytechnic, Chengdu 610100, China
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- Department of Urology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China
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- Department of Urology, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610072, China.
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Wang H, Zhang N, Wang X, Tian J, Yi J, Yao L, Huang G. Emerging role of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosome microRNA in radiation injury. Int J Radiat Biol 2024; 100:996-1008. [PMID: 38776447 DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2024.2347348] [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: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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PURPOSE Radiation injury (RI) is a common occurrence in malignant tumors patients receiving radiation therapy. While killing tumor cells, normal tissue surrounding the target area is inevitably irradiated at a certain dose, which can cause varying results of radiation injury. Currently, there are limited clinical treatments available for radiation injuries. In recent years, the negative effects of stem cell therapy have been reported more clearly and non-cellular therapies such as exosomes have become a focus of attention for researchers. As a type of vesicle-like substances secreted by mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), MSC derived exosomes (MSC-exo) carry DNA, mRNA, microRNA (miRNAs), specific proteins, lipids, and other active substances involved in intercellular information exchange. miRNAs released by MSC-exo are capable of alleviating and repairing damaged tissues through anti-apoptosis, modulating immune response, regulating inflammatory response and promoting angiogenesis, which indicates that MSC-exo miRNAs have great potential for application in the prevention and treatment of radiation injury. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the underlying therapeutic mechanisms of MSC-exo miRNAs in this process, which may shed new lights on the treatment of radiation injury. CONCLUSIONS Increasing evidence confirms that MSC-exo has shown encouraging applications in tissue repair due to the anti-apoptotic, immunoreactive, and pro-angiogenesis effects of the miRNAs it carries as intercellular communication carriers. However, miRNA-based therapeutics are still in their infancy and many practical issues remain to be addressed for clinical applications.
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- Huike Wang
- School of Stomatology, ZunYi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- School of Stomatology, ZunYi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- School of Stomatology, ZunYi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- School of Stomatology, ZunYi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- School of Stomatology, ZunYi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- School of Stomatology, ZunYi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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Rangesh NM, Malaisamy AK, Kumar N, Kumar S. Analysis of the metabolic profile of humans naturally exposed to RF-EM radiation. Metabolomics 2024; 20:55. [PMID: 38762651 DOI: 10.1007/s11306-024-02121-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The world is experiencing exponential growth in communication, especially wireless communication. Wireless connectivity has recently become a part of everyone's daily life. Recent developments in low-cost, low-power, and miniature devices contribute to a significant rise in radiofrequency-electromagnetic field (RF-EM) radiation exposure in our environment, raising concern over its effect on biological systems. The inconsistent and conflicting research results make it difficult to draw definite conclusions about how RF-EM radiation affects living things. OBJECTIVES This study identified two micro-environments based on their level of exposure to cellular RF-EM radiation, one with significantly less exposure and another with very high exposure to RF-EM radiation. Emphasis is given to studying the metabolites in the urine samples of humans naturally exposed to these two different microenvironments to understand short-term metabolic dysregulations. METHODS Untargeted 1H NMR spectroscopy was employed for metabolomics analyses to identify dysregulated metabolites. A total of 60 subjects were recruited with 5 ml urine samples each. These subjects were divided into two groups: one highly exposed to RF-EM (n = 30) and the other consisting of low-exposure populations (n = 30). RESULTS The study found that the twenty-nine metabolites were dysregulated. Among them, 19 were downregulated, and 10 were upregulated. In particular, Glyoxylate and dicarboxylate and the TCA cycle metabolism pathway have been perturbed. The dysregulated metabolites were validated using the ROC curve analysis. CONCLUSION Untargeted urine metabolomics was conducted to identify dysregulated metabolites linked to RF-EM radiation exposure. Preliminary findings suggest a connection between oxidative stress and gut microbiota imbalance. However, further research is needed to validate these biomarkers and understand the effects of RF-EM radiation on human health. Further research is needed with a diverse population.
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- Neel Mani Rangesh
- Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835 215, India.
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- Transcription Regulation Group, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, 110 067, India
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- Department of Pathology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), Sheikhpura, Patna, Bihar, 800 014, India
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- Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835 215, India
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Kang KA, Piao MJ, Fernando PDSM, Herath HMUL, Boo HJ, Yoon SP, Hyun JW. Oxidative Stress-Mediated RUNX3 Mislocalization Occurs Via Jun Activation Domain-Binding Protein 1 and Histone Modification. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12010-024-04944-0. [PMID: 38683453 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-024-04944-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Runt domain transcription factor 3 (RUNX3) suppresses many different cancer types and is disabled by mutations, epigenetic repression, or cytoplasmic mislocalization. In this study, we investigated whether oxidative stress is associated with RUNX3 accumulation from the nucleus to the cytoplasm in terms of histone modification. Oxidative stress elevated histone deacetylase (HDAC) level and lowered that of histone acetyltransferase. In addition, oxidative stress decreased the expression of mixed lineage leukemia (MLL), a histone methyltransferase, but increased the expression of euchromatic histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2 (EHMT2/G9a), which is also a histone methyltransferase. Moreover, oxidative stress-induced RUNX3 phosphorylation, Src activation, and Jun activation domain-binding protein 1 (JAB1) expression were inhibited by knockdown of HDAC and G9a, restoring the nuclear localization of RUNX3 under oxidative stress. Cytoplasmic RUNX3 localization was followed by oxidative stress-induced histone modification, activated Src along with RUNX3 phosphorylation, and induction of JAB1, resulting in RUNX3 inactivation.
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- Kyoung Ah Kang
- Jeju Research Center for Natural Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biochemistry, Jeju National University College of Medicine, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Jeju Research Center for Natural Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biochemistry, Jeju National University College of Medicine, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Jeju Research Center for Natural Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biochemistry, Jeju National University College of Medicine, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Jeju Research Center for Natural Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Jeju Research Center for Natural Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea
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- Jeju Research Center for Natural Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Biochemistry, Jeju National University College of Medicine, Jeju, 63243, Republic of Korea.
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Sanabria-Castro A, Alape-Girón A, Flores-Díaz M, Echeverri-McCandless A, Parajeles-Vindas A. Oxidative stress involvement in the molecular pathogenesis and progression of multiple sclerosis: a literature review. Rev Neurosci 2024; 35:355-371. [PMID: 38163257 DOI: 10.1515/revneuro-2023-0091] [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: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune debilitating disease of the central nervous system caused by a mosaic of interactions between genetic predisposition and environmental factors. The pathological hallmarks of MS are chronic inflammation, demyelination, and neurodegeneration. Oxidative stress, a state of imbalance between the production of reactive species and antioxidant defense mechanisms, is considered one of the key contributors in the pathophysiology of MS. This review is a comprehensive overview of the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which oxidant species contribute to the initiation and progression of MS including mitochondrial dysfunction, disruption of various signaling pathways, and autoimmune response activation. The detrimental effects of oxidative stress on neurons, oligodendrocytes, and astrocytes, as well as the role of oxidants in promoting and perpetuating inflammation, demyelination, and axonal damage, are discussed. Finally, this review also points out the therapeutic potential of various synthetic antioxidants that must be evaluated in clinical trials in patients with MS.
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- Alfredo Sanabria-Castro
- Unidad de Investigación, Hospital San Juan de Dios, Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, San José, 10103, Costa Rica
- Departamento de Farmacología, Toxicología y Farmacodependencia, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Costa Rica, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, 11501, Costa Rica
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- Instituto Clodomiro Picado, Facultad de Microbiología, Universidad de Costa Rica, Dulce Nombre Vázquez de Coronado, 11103, Costa Rica
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- Instituto Clodomiro Picado, Facultad de Microbiología, Universidad de Costa Rica, Dulce Nombre Vázquez de Coronado, 11103, Costa Rica
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- Unidad de Investigación, Hospital San Juan de Dios, Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, San José, 10103, Costa Rica
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- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital San Juan de Dios, Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, San José, 10103, Costa Rica
- Servicio de Neurología, Hospital Clínica Bíblica, San José, 10104, Costa Rica
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Khateeb S, Taha EFS. Comparative study of the anti-inflammatory activity of etoricoxib and Matcha green tea against acute kidney injury induced by gamma radiation in rats. Int J Radiat Biol 2024; 100:940-964. [PMID: 38647648 DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2024.2338515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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PURPOSE The primary objective of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the anti-inflammatory activity between Etoricoxib (ETO) and Matcha green tea (MG) in the context of acute kidney injury (AKI) induced by ionizing gamma radiation (IR) in female rats. Furthermore, the potential impact of whole body IR exposure on the intestinal system and serum estradiol levels was investigated. Additionally, it was acknowledged that the ETO and MG treatments might have exerted favorable effects on the intestinal and hormonal responses. MATERIALS AND METHODS Six groups of rats were assigned to different treatments: control, ETO, MG, irradiation (IRR), ETO + IRR, and MG + IRR. The evaluation included measuring the total phenolic and flavonoid contents of ETO and MG, as well as assessing their antioxidant activity, radical scavenging capacity, reducing power, and total antioxidant capacity. Kidney function was assessed through serum creatinine and urea levels. Oxidative stress markers, including superoxide dismutase, glutathione, malondialdehyde, and catalase, were measured to evaluate the antioxidant effects of ETO and MG. The anti-inflammatory potential of the treatments was evaluated by measuring STAT-3 and interleukins (IL-6, IL-23, and IL-17) using an ELISA assay. Prostaglandin E2 receptor (PGE-2) mRNA expression, histopathological examination, and immunohistochemistry for NF-κB inhibitors were performed to investigate the underlying mechanisms in kidney tissue homogenates. Histopathological changes and DNA fragmentation in the intestinal tissues were determined, and the characterization of Matcha green tea was performed using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). This allowed for the identification and quantification of various compounds present in Matcha green tea. Furthermore, the study assessed the effect of IR and treatments on estrogen levels in female rats. RESULTS Data showed that both ETO and MG had the potential to mitigate the adverse effects of AKI induced by IR. Notably, MG exhibited greater efficacy in attenuating oxidative stress and inflammation associated with renal injury. These findings revealed and compared the effects of ETO and MG in alleviating AKI caused by IR. MG demonstrated greater anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, highlighting its potential as a natural therapeutic agent. CONCLUSIONS These results contribute to the growing evidence supporting the use of MG in managing IR-induced renal complications. Future studies should focus on elucidating the molecular mechanisms and optimizing the application of MG in clinical settings.
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- Sahar Khateeb
- Biochemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Health Radiation Research Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, Egypt
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Ruprecht NA, Singhal S, Sens D, Singhal SK. Translating genetic findings to epigenetics: identifying the mechanisms associated with aging after high-radiation exposure on earth and in space. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1333222. [PMID: 38584916 PMCID: PMC10995328 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1333222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Purpose Exposure to radiation is a health concern within and beyond the Earth's atmosphere for aircrew and astronauts in their respective austere environments. The biological effects of radiation exposure from a multiomics standpoint are relatively unexplored and stand to shed light on tailored monitoring and treatment for those in these career fields. To establish a reference variable for genetic damage, biological age seems to be closely associated with the effect of radiation. Following a genetic-based study, this study explores the epigenetic landscape of radiation exposure along with its associative effects on aging processes. Methods We imported the results of the genetics-based study that was a secondary analysis of five publicly available datasets (noted as Data1). The overlap of these genes with new data involving methylation data from two datasets (noted as Data2) following similar secondary analysis procedures is the basis of this study. We performed the standard statistical analysis on these datasets along with supervised and unsupervised learning to create preranked gene lists used for functional analysis in Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA). Results There were 664 genes of interest from Data1 and 577 genes from Data2. There were 40 statistically significant methylation probes within 500 base pairs of the gene's transcription start site and 10 probes within 100 base pairs, which are discussed in depth. IPA yielded 21 significant pathways involving metabolism, cellular development, cell death, and diseases. Compared to gold standards for gestational age, we observed relatively low error and standard deviation using newly identified biomarkers. Conclusion We have identified 17 methylated genes that exhibited particular interest and potential in future studies. This study suggests that there are common trends in oxidative stress, cell development, and metabolism that indicate an association between aging processes and the effects of ionizing radiation exposure.
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- Nathan A. Ruprecht
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States
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- Department of Pathology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States
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- Department of Pathology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States
- Department of Pathology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States
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Seyedpour N, Motevaseli E, Taeb S, Nowrouzi A, Mirzaei F, Bahri M, Dehghan-Manshadi HR, Zhaleh M, Rashidi K, Azmoonfar R, Yahyapour R, Najafi M. Protective Effects of Alpha-lipoic Acid, Resveratrol, and Apigenin Against Oxidative Damages, Histopathological Changes, and Mortality Induced by Lung Irradiation in Rats. Curr Radiopharm 2024; 17:99-110. [PMID: 37909433 DOI: 10.2174/0118744710244357231018070313] [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: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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AIM This study investigated the protective effects of three antioxidants on radiationinduced lung injury. BACKGROUND Oxidative stress is one of the key outcomes of radiotherapy in normal tissues. It can induce severe injuries in lung tissue, which may lead to pneumonitis and fibrosis. Recently, interest in natural chemicals as possible radioprotectors has increased due to their reduced toxicity, cheaper price, and other advantages. OBJECTIVE The present study was undertaken to evaluate the radioprotective effect of Alpha-lipoic Acid (LA), Resveratrol (RVT), and Apigenin (APG) against histopathological changes and oxidative damage and survival induced by ionizing radiation (IR) in the lung tissues of rats. METHODS First, the lung tissue of 50 mature male Wistar rats underwent an 18 Gy gamma irradiation. Next, the rats were sacrificed and transverse sections were obtained from the lung tissues and stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H and E) and Mason trichrome (MTC) for histopathological evaluation. Then, the activity of Glutathione peroxidase (GPx), Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), and Malondialdehyde (MDA) was measured by an ELISA reader at 340, 405, and 550 nm. RESULTS Based on the results of this study, IR led to a remarkable increase in morphological changes in the lung. However, APG, RVT, and LA could ameliorate the deleterious effects of IR in lung tissue. IR causes an increase in GPX level, and APG+IR administration causes a decrease in the level of GPX compared to the control group. Also, the results of this study showed that RVT has significant effects in reducing MDA levels in the short term. In addition, compared to the control group, IR and RVT+IR decrease the activity of SOD in the long term in the lung tissues of rats. Also, the analysis of results showed that weight changes in IR, LA+IR, APG+IR, and control groups were statistically significant. CONCLUSION APG and RVT could prevent tissue damage induced by radiation effects in rat lung tissues. Hence, APG, LA, and RVT could provide a novel preventive action with their potential antioxidant anti-inflammatory properties, as well as their great safety characteristic.
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- Nasrin Seyedpour
- Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Nanomedicine Research Association (NRA), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Central Research Laboratory, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, I.R. Iran
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- Research Center of Oils and Fats, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, School of Paramedical Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran
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- Medical Technology Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, School of Paramedical Sciences, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Mohammadgholi M, Hosseinimehr SJ. Crosstalk between Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Induced by Ionizing Radiation in Healthy and Cancerous Cells. Curr Med Chem 2024; 31:2751-2769. [PMID: 37026495 DOI: 10.2174/0929867330666230407104208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Radiotherapy (RT) is a unique modality in cancer treatment with no replacement in many cases and uses a tumoricidal dose of various ionizing radiation (IR) types to kill cancer cells. It causes oxidative stress through reactive oxygen species (ROS) production or the destruction of antioxidant systems. On the other hand, RT stimulates the immune system both directly and indirectly by releasing danger signals from stress-exposed and dying cells. Oxidative stress and inflammation are two reciprocal and closely related mechanisms, one induced and involved by the other. ROS regulates the intracellular signal transduction pathways, which participate in the activation and expression of pro-inflammatory genes. Reciprocally, inflammatory cells release ROS and immune system mediators during the inflammation process, which drive the induction of oxidative stress. Oxidative stress or inflammation-induced damages can result in cell death (CD) or survival mechanisms that may be destructive for normal cells or beneficial for cancerous cells. The present study has focused on the radioprotection of those agents with binary effects of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms IR-induced CD.
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- Mohsen Mohammadgholi
- Department of Radiopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Radiopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Abdelrahman AM, Mohammed AA, Badawy MMM, El Bassuony WI. Orange peels and Chlorella vulgaris supplementation ameliorate gamma radiation-induced oxidative stress by regulating TGF-β and NOX2/NOX4 signaling pathways. Cell Biochem Funct 2023; 41:1263-1274. [PMID: 37756035 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3861] [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: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Numerous studies revealed that Chlorella vulgaris and orange peels are potential sources for many valuable compounds such as flavonoids, which are natural polyphenols with antioxidant capacities that lessen oxidative stress via suppressing ROS levels. Thus, this study was designed to investigate their radioprotective efficiency either alone or in combination as natural food supplements. Sixty-four male Albino rats were divided into eight groups (n = 8) as follows: control, orange peel (10% in diet), C. vulgaris (1% in diet), orange peel + C. vulgaris, gamma irradiated (2Gy twice per week up to 8Gy), orange peel + gamma irradiation, C. vulgaris + gamma irradiation, and orange peel + C. vulgaris + gamma irradiation. After the experiment, blood serums were collected for biochemical analysis, whole bloods were collected for blood picture, bone marrows were collected for GSH, MDA, TGF-β, NOX2 and NOX4, and liver tissues were collected for histopathological evaluation. Current study revealed that exposure to gamma irradiation induced a significant disturbance in liver function markers (ALT and AST), kidney function markers (urea and creatinine), cholesterol and triglycerides levels in serum. In addition, a significant decrease in WBCs, RBCs, PLT, and Hb in blood of irradiated rats. Moreover, a significant elevation in TGF-β, NOX2, NOX4 activities, and MDA level, while showed a marked decrease in GSH concentration. Furthermore, hepatic inflammation appeared in the histopathological examination. Orange peels or C. vulgaris treatments showed acceptable amelioration in all measured parameters, combination between orange peels and C. vulgaris showed statistically significant additive amelioration in radiation induced disturbance.
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- Abour M Abdelrahman
- Home Economic Department, Faculty of Specific Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Medical and Radiological Research, Nuclear Materials Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Health Radiation Research Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, Egypt
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- Medical and Radiological Department, Nuclear Materials Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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Li L, Gao M, Yang N, Ai L, Guo L, Xue X, Sheng Z. Trimethyltin chloride induces apoptosis and DNA damage via ROS/NF-κB in grass carp liver cells causing immune dysfunction. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2023; 142:109082. [PMID: 37748585 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2023.109082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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Trimethyltin chloride (TMT), a common component in fungicides and plastic stabilizers, presents environmental risks, particularly to fish farming. The precise toxicological mechanisms of TMT in L8824 grass carp liver cells remain undefined. Our study investigates TMT's effects on these cells, focusing on its potential to induce hepatotoxicity via oxidative stress and NF-κB pathway activation. First, we selected 0, 3, 6, and 12 μM as the challenge doses, according to the inhibitory concentration of 50% (IC50) of TMT. Our results demonstrate that TMT decreases cell viability dose-dependently and triggers oxidative stress, as evidenced by increased ROS staining and MDA content. Concurrently, it inhibited the antioxidant activities of T-AOC, T-SOD, CAT, and GSH. The activation of the NF-κB pathway was confirmed by gene expression changes. Furthermore, we observed an increase in cell apoptosis rate by AO/EB staining and cell flow cytometry, and the downregulation of Bcl-2 and the upregulation of Bax, Cytc, Caspase-9, and casp3 verified that TMT passed through the BCL2/BAX/casp3 pathway induces apoptosis. DNA damage was validated by the comet assay and γH2AX gene overexpression. Lastly, our data showed increased expression of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and INF-γ and decreased antimicrobial peptides, validating immune dysfunction. In conclusion, our findings establish that TMT induces apoptosis and DNA damage via ROS/NF-κB in grass carp liver cells, causing immune dysfunction. This study provides novel insights into the toxicology research of TMT and sheds light on the immunological effects of TMT toxicity, enriching our understanding of the immunotoxicity of TMT on aquatic organisms and contributing to the protection of ecosystems.
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- Lulu Li
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, 150030, China; Heilongjiang Key Laboratory for Animal Disease Control and Pharmaceutical Development, Harbin, 150030, China.
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Taha EF, Hamed NS, Khateeb S. Etoricoxib nanostructured lipid carriers attenuate inflammation by modulating Cyclooxygenase-2 signaling and activation of nuclear factor-κB-p65 pathways in radiation-induced acute cardiotoxicity in rats. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 957:176029. [PMID: 37648012 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.176029] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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The current investigation aimed to explore the potential of etoricoxib nanostructured lipid carriers (ET-NLCs) as an anti-inflammatory drug in radiation-exposed rats, with a focus on assessing its efficacy in reducing inflammation while minimizing cardiac toxicity compared to conventional etoricoxib (ET) treatment. The ET-NLCs were prepared by the low-temperature melt emulsification solidification technique. Various techniques were employed to characterize the NLCs. Rats were exposed to gamma-irradiation (6 Gy) to induce cardiac inflammation and injury, followed by oral administration of ET or ET-NLCs (10 mg/kg b.w.) for 14 consecutive days. Results demonstrated a significant increase in the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), nuclear factor kappa-B p65 (NF-κB-p65), and poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP-1) in the heart tissues of gamma-irradiated rats compared to the control group. This increase was accompanied by a reduction in the activity of antioxidant enzymes. However, treatment with ET and ET-NLCs exhibited a positive impact on these levels. Interestingly, the efficacy of ET-NLCs in mitigating radiation-induced inflammation in heart tissue was found to be superior to that of ET. In conclusion, the study suggests that the utilization of NLCs as a drug delivery system for ET may not only enhance its therapeutic efficacy but also help reduce the cardiovascular risks associated with ET, specifically focused on individuals who had been exposed to gamma radiation. These findings open new avenues for further research in the development of effective and safer therapeutic strategies for managing inflammatory diseases and their impact on cardiovascular health.
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- Eman Fs Taha
- Health Radiation Research Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, Egypt
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- Radioisotopes Department, Nuclear Research Centre, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, Egypt
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- Biochemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt.
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Hishinuma E, Shimada M, Matsukawa N, Shima Y, Li B, Motoike IN, Shibuya Y, Hagihara T, Shigeta S, Tokunaga H, Saigusa D, Kinoshita K, Koshiba S, Yaegashi N. Identification of predictive biomarkers for endometrial cancer diagnosis and treatment response monitoring using plasma metabolome profiling. Cancer Metab 2023; 11:16. [PMID: 37821929 PMCID: PMC10568780 DOI: 10.1186/s40170-023-00317-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Endometrial cancer (EMC) is the most common female genital tract malignancy with an increasing prevalence in many countries including Japan, a fact that renders early detection and treatment necessary to protect health and fertility. Although early detection and treatment are necessary to further improve the prognosis of women with endometrial cancer, biomarkers that accurately reflect the pathophysiology of EMC patients are still unclear. Therefore, it is clinically critical to identify biomarkers to assess diagnosis and treatment efficacy to facilitate appropriate treatment and development of new therapies for EMC. METHODS In this study, wide-targeted plasma metabolome analysis was performed to identify biomarkers for EMC diagnosis and the prediction of treatment responses. The absolute quantification of 628 metabolites in plasma samples from 142 patients with EMC was performed using ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. RESULTS The concentrations of 111 metabolites increased significantly, while the concentrations of 148 metabolites decreased significantly in patients with EMC compared to healthy controls. Specifically, LysoPC and TGs, including unsaturated fatty acids, were reduced in patients with stage IA EMC compared to healthy controls, indicating that these metabolic profiles could be used as early diagnostic markers of EMC. In contrast, blood levels of amino acids such as histidine and tryptophan decreased as the risk of recurrence increased and the stages of EMC advanced. Furthermore, a marked increase in total TG and a decrease in specific TGs and free fatty acids including polyunsaturated fatty acids levels were observed in patients with EMC. These results suggest that the polyunsaturated fatty acids in patients with EMC are crucial for disease progression. CONCLUSIONS Our data identified specific metabolite profiles that reflect the pathogenesis of EMC and showed that these metabolites correlate with the risk of recurrence and disease stage. Analysis of changes in plasma metabolite profiles could be applied for the early diagnosis and monitoring of the course of treatment of EMC patients.
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- Eiji Hishinuma
- Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
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- Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan.
- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan.
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan.
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
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- Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
- Systems Bioinformatics, Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8579, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
- Laboratory of Biomedical and Analytical Sciences, Faculty of Pharma-Science, Teikyo University, Tokyo, 173-8605, Japan
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- Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
- Systems Bioinformatics, Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8579, Japan
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- Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
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- Advanced Research Center for Innovations in Next-Generation Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8573, Japan
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan
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Yu Z, Xu C, Song B, Zhang S, Chen C, Li C, Zhang S. Tissue fibrosis induced by radiotherapy: current understanding of the molecular mechanisms, diagnosis and therapeutic advances. J Transl Med 2023; 21:708. [PMID: 37814303 PMCID: PMC10563272 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-023-04554-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023] Open
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Cancer remains the leading cause of death around the world. In cancer treatment, over 50% of cancer patients receive radiotherapy alone or in multimodal combinations with other therapies. One of the adverse consequences after radiation exposure is the occurrence of radiation-induced tissue fibrosis (RIF), which is characterized by the abnormal activation of myofibroblasts and the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix. This phenotype can manifest in multiple organs, such as lung, skin, liver and kidney. In-depth studies on the mechanisms of radiation-induced fibrosis have shown that a variety of extracellular signals such as immune cells and abnormal release of cytokines, and intracellular signals such as cGAS/STING, oxidative stress response, metabolic reprogramming and proteasome pathway activation are involved in the activation of myofibroblasts. Tissue fibrosis is extremely harmful to patients' health and requires early diagnosis. In addition to traditional serum markers, histologic and imaging tests, the diagnostic potential of nuclear medicine techniques is emerging. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant therapies are the traditional treatments for radiation-induced fibrosis. Recently, some promising therapeutic strategies have emerged, such as stem cell therapy and targeted therapies. However, incomplete knowledge of the mechanisms hinders the treatment of this disease. Here, we also highlight the potential mechanistic, diagnostic and therapeutic directions of radiation-induced fibrosis.
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- Zuxiang Yu
- Laboratory of Radiation Medicine, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Laboratory of Radiation Medicine, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Laboratory of Radiation Medicine, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, China National Nuclear Corporation 416 Hospital, Chengdu, 610051, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Technology Medical Transformation (Mianyang Central Hospital), Mianyang, 621099, China
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- Laboratory of Radiation Medicine, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First People's Hospital of Xuzhou, Xuzhou Municipal Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221200, China
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- Laboratory of Radiation Medicine, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- Laboratory of Radiation Medicine, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences and Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, China National Nuclear Corporation 416 Hospital, Chengdu, 610051, China.
- NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Technology Medical Transformation (Mianyang Central Hospital), Mianyang, 621099, China.
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Zhao D, Mo Y, Neganova ME, Aleksandrova Y, Tse E, Chubarev VN, Fan R, Sukocheva OA, Liu J. Dual effects of radiotherapy on tumor microenvironment and its contribution towards the development of resistance to immunotherapy in gastrointestinal and thoracic cancers. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1266537. [PMID: 37849740 PMCID: PMC10577389 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1266537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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Successful clinical methods for tumor elimination include a combination of surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Radiotherapy is one of the crucial components of the cancer treatment regimens which allow to extend patient life expectancy. Current cutting-edge radiotherapy research is focused on the identification of methods that should increase cancer cell sensitivity to radiation and activate anti-cancer immunity mechanisms. Radiation treatment activates various cells of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and impacts tumor growth, angiogenesis, and anti-cancer immunity. Radiotherapy was shown to regulate signaling and anti-cancer functions of various TME immune and vasculature cell components, including tumor-associated macrophages, dendritic cells, endothelial cells, cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), natural killers, and other T cell subsets. Dual effects of radiation, including metastasis-promoting effects and activation of oxidative stress, have been detected, suggesting that radiotherapy triggers heterogeneous targets. In this review, we critically discuss the activation of TME and angiogenesis during radiotherapy which is used to strengthen the effects of novel immunotherapy. Intracellular, genetic, and epigenetic mechanisms of signaling and clinical manipulations of immune responses and oxidative stress by radiotherapy are accented. Current findings indicate that radiotherapy should be considered as a supporting instrument for immunotherapy to limit the cancer-promoting effects of TME. To increase cancer-free survival rates, it is recommended to combine personalized radiation therapy methods with TME-targeting drugs, including immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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- Deyao Zhao
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kazan, Russia
- Institute of Physiologically Active Compounds at Federal Research Center of Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka, Russia
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- Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kazan, Russia
- Institute of Physiologically Active Compounds at Federal Research Center of Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Chernogolovka, Russia
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- Department of Hepatology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, CALHN, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Hepatology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, CALHN, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Satyamitra MM, Cassatt DR, Molinar-Inglis O, Rios CI, Taliaferro LP, Winters TA, DiCarlo AL. The NIAID/RNCP Biodosimetry Program: An Overview. Cytogenet Genome Res 2023; 163:89-102. [PMID: 37742625 PMCID: PMC10946631 DOI: 10.1159/000534213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Established in 2004, the Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program (RNCP), within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health has the central mission to advance medical countermeasure mitigators/therapeutics, and biomarkers and technologies to assess, triage, and inform medical management of patients experiencing acute radiation syndrome and/or the delayed effects of acute radiation exposure. The RNCP biodosimetry mission space encompasses: (1) basic research to elucidate novel approaches for rapid and accurate assessment of radiation exposure, (2) studies to support advanced development for US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of promising triage or treatment devices/approaches, (3) characterization of biomarkers and/or assays to determine degree of tissue or organ dose that can predict outcome of radiation injuries (i.e., organ failure, morbidity, and/or mortality), and (4) outreach efforts to facilitate interactions with researchers developing cutting edge biodosimetry approaches. Thus far, no biodosimetry device has been FDA cleared for use during a radiological/nuclear incident. At NIAID, advancement of radiation biomarkers and biodosimetry approaches is facilitated by a variety of funding mechanisms (grants, contracts, cooperative and interagency agreements, and Small Business Innovation Research awards), with the objective of advancing devices and assays toward clearance, as outlined in the FDA's Radiation Biodosimetry Medical Countermeasure Devices Guidance. The ultimate goal of the RNCP biodosimetry program is to develop and establish accurate and reliable biodosimetry tools that will improve radiation preparedness and ultimately save lives during a radiological or nuclear incident.
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- Merriline M Satyamitra
- Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program (RNCP), Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation (DAIT), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program (RNCP), Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation (DAIT), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program (RNCP), Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation (DAIT), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program (RNCP), Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation (DAIT), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program (RNCP), Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation (DAIT), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program (RNCP), Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation (DAIT), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program (RNCP), Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation (DAIT), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Rockville, Maryland, USA
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Mahran YF, Al-Kharashi LA, Atawia RT, Alanazi RT, Dhahi AMB, Alsubaie R, Badr AM. Radioprotective Effects of Carvacrol and/or Thymol against Gamma Irradiation-Induced Acute Nephropathy: In Silico and In Vivo Evidence of the Involvement of Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) and Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2521. [PMID: 37760962 PMCID: PMC10526293 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11092521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Radiotherapy (RT) is an effective curative cancer treatment. However, RT can seriously damage kidney tissues resulting in radiotherapy nephropathy (RN) where oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis are among the common pathomechanisms. Carvacrol and thymol are known for their antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and radioprotective activities. Therefore, this study investigated the nephroprotective potentials of carvacrol and/or thymol against gamma (γ) irradiation-induced nephrotoxicity in rats along with the nephroprotection mechanisms, particularly the involvement of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). Methods: Male rats were injected with carvacrol and/or thymol (80 and 50 mg/kg BW in the vehicle, respectively) for five days and exposed to a single dose of irradiation (6 Gy). Then, nephrotoxicity indices, oxidative stress, inflammatory, apoptotic biomarkers, and the histopathological examination were assessed. Also, IGF-1 and CGRP renal expressions were measured. Results: Carvacrol and/or thymol protected kidneys against γ-irradiation-induced acute RN which might be attributed to their antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic activities. Moreover, both reserved the γ -irradiation-induced downregulation of CGRP- TNF-α loop in acute RN that might be involved in the pathomechanisms of acute RN. Additionally, in Silico molecular docking simulation of carvacrol and thymol demonstrated promising fitting and binding with CGRP, IGF-1, TNF-α and NF-κB through the formation of hydrogen, hydrophobic and alkyl bonds with binding sites of target proteins which supports the reno-protective properties of carvacrol and thymol. Collectively, our findings open a new avenue for using carvacrol and/or thymol to improve the therapeutic index of γ-irradiation.
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- Yasmen F. Mahran
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt; (R.T.A.); (A.M.B.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt; (R.T.A.); (A.M.B.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK 73096, USA
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- Student, Pharmacy College, King Saud University, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia; (R.T.A.); (A.M.B.D.); (R.A.)
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- Student, Pharmacy College, King Saud University, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia; (R.T.A.); (A.M.B.D.); (R.A.)
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- Student, Pharmacy College, King Saud University, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia; (R.T.A.); (A.M.B.D.); (R.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt; (R.T.A.); (A.M.B.)
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11211, Saudi Arabia;
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Wang Y, Ren L, Xu L, Wang J, Zhai J, Zhu G. Radiation Induces Bone Microenvironment Disruption by Activating the STING-TBK1 Pathway. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1316. [PMID: 37512126 PMCID: PMC10386124 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59071316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Damage to normal bone tissue following therapeutic irradiation (IR) represents a significant concern, as IR-induced bone microenvironment disruption can cause bone loss and create a more favorable environment for tumor metastases. The aim of the present study was to explore the cellular regulatory mechanism of IR-induced bone microenvironment disruption to effectively prevent radiotherapy-associated adverse effects in the future. Materials and Methods: In this study, a mouse model of local IR was established via local irradiation of the left hind limb of BALB/c mice with 12 Gy X-rays, and an in vitro osteocyte (OCY) model was established by exposing osteocyte-like MLO-Y4 cells to 2, 4, and 8 Gy irradiation to analyze multicellular biological injuries and cellular senescence. Small interfering RNA (siRNA) transfection at the cellular level and a selective antagonist intervention C-176 at the animal level were used to explore the potential role of the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) on IR-induced bone microenvironment disruption. Results: The results showed that 12 Gy local IR induces multicellular dysfunction, manifested as ascension of OCYs exfoliation, activation of osteoclastogenesis, degeneration of osteogenesis and fate conversion of adipogenesis, as well as cellular senescence and altered senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) secretion. Furthermore, the expression of STING was significantly elevated, both in the primary OCYs harvested from locally irradiated mice and in vitro irradiated MLO-Y4 cells, accompanied by the markedly upregulated levels of phosphorylated TANK-binding kinase 1 (P-TBK1), RANKL and sclerostin (SOST). STING-siRNA transfection in vitro restored IR-induced upregulated protein expression of P-TBK1 and RANKL, as well as the mRNA expression levels of inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1α, IL-6 and NF-κB, accompanied by the alleviation of excessive osteoclastogenesis. Finally, administration of the STING inhibitor C-176 mitigated IR-induced activation of osteoclastogenesis and restraint of osteogenesis, ameliorating the IR-induced biological damage of OCYs, consistent with the inhibition of P-TBK1, RANKL and SOST. Conclusions: The STING-P-TBK1 signaling pathway plays a crucial role in the regulation of the secretion of inflammatory cytokines and osteoclastogenesis potential in IR-induced bone microenvironment disruption. The selective STING antagonist can be used to intervene to block the STING pathway and, thereby, repair IR-induced multicellular biological damage and mitigate the imbalance between osteoclastogenesis and osteoblastgenesis.
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- Yuyang Wang
- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Fudan University, 2094 Xietu Road, Shanghai 200032, China
- Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control & Prevention, Shanghai 200051, China
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- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Fudan University, 2094 Xietu Road, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Fudan University, 2094 Xietu Road, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Fudan University, 2094 Xietu Road, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Fudan University, 2094 Xietu Road, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Institute of Radiation Medicine, Fudan University, 2094 Xietu Road, Shanghai 200032, China
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Allen CH, Skillings R, Ahmed D, Sanchez SC, Altwasser K, Hilan G, Willmore WG, Chauhan V, Cassol E, Murugkar S. Investigating ionizing radiation-induced changes in breast cancer cells using stimulated Raman scattering microscopy. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS 2023; 28:076501. [PMID: 37441447 PMCID: PMC10335321 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.28.7.076501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Significance Altered lipid metabolism of cancer cells has been implicated in increased radiation resistance. A better understanding of this phenomenon may lead to improved radiation treatment planning. Stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) microscopy enables label-free and quantitative imaging of cellular lipids but has never been applied in this domain. Aim We sought to investigate the radiobiological response in human breast cancer MCF7 cells using SRS microscopy, focusing on how radiation affects lipid droplet (LD) distribution and cellular morphology. Approach MCF7 breast cancer cells were exposed to either 0 or 30 Gy (X-ray) ionizing radiation and imaged using a spectrally focused SRS microscope every 24 hrs over a 72-hr time period. Images were analyzed to quantify changes in LD area per cell, lipid and protein content per cell, and cellular morphology. Cell viability and confluency were measured using a live cell imaging system while radiation-induced lipid peroxidation was assessed using BODIPY C11 staining and flow cytometry. Results The LD area per cell and total lipid and protein intensities per cell were found to increase significantly for irradiated cells compared to control cells from 48 to 72 hrs post irradiation. Increased cell size, vacuole formation, and multinucleation were observed as well. No significant cell death was observed due to irradiation, but lipid peroxidation was found to be greater in the irradiated cells than control cells at 72 hrs. Conclusions This pilot study demonstrates the potential of SRS imaging for investigating ionizing radiation-induced changes in cancer cells without the use of fluorescent labels.
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- Christian Harry Allen
- Carleton University, Department of Physics, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Carleton University, Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Carleton University, Department of Health Sciences, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Carleton University, Department of Health Sciences, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Health Canada, Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Health Canada, Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Carleton University, Institute of Biochemistry, Departments of Biology and Chemistry, Ottawa, Canada
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- Carleton University, Institute of Biochemistry, Departments of Biology and Chemistry, Ottawa, Canada
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- Health Canada, Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Carleton University, Department of Health Sciences, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Carleton University, Department of Physics, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Carleton University, Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Tian K, Ye J, Zhong Y, Jia Z, Xu W, Gao S, Cao S, Li K, Wu L. Autologous i-PRF promotes healing of radiation-induced skin injury. Wound Repair Regen 2023; 31:454-463. [PMID: 37073922 DOI: 10.1111/wrr.13083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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Skin, as an exposed tissue, often suffers damage after exposure to radiotherapy and accidental events, which may lead to the formation of chronic refractory wounds. However, effective treatment options are usually limited for severe radiation-induced skin injury (RSI). Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been identified to promote wound healing, but whether a new generation of blood-derived biomaterial, injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF), is effective in repairing RSI remains unclear. In this study, blood was drawn from humans and Sprague-Dawley rats to prepare PRP and i-PRF, and the regenerative functions of PRP and i-PRF were investigated by exposing the dorsal skin of SD rats to local radiation (45 Gy) and exposing HDF-α cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) cells to X-rays (10 Gy). The healing effect of i-PRF on RSI was analysed by tube formation assay, cell migration and apoptosis assays, ROS assay, wound healing assay, histological characterisation and immunostaining. The results showed that exposure to high doses of radiation reduced cell viability, increased ROS levels and induced cell apoptosis, thereby causing dorsal trauma of rats. However, both PRP and i-PRF could resisted RSI, and they were capable of reducing inflammation and promoting angiogenesis and vascular regeneration. i-PRF has a higher concentration of platelets and platelet-derived growth factors, which has a more convenient preparation method and better repair effect and possesses a good application prospect for the repair of RSI.
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- Kai Tian
- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Party and Administration Office, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Helissey C, Cavallero S, Guitard N, Théry H, Chargari C, François S. Revolutionizing Radiotoxicity Management with Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Their Derivatives: A Focus on Radiation-Induced Cystitis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24109068. [PMID: 37240415 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24109068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Although radiation therapy plays a crucial role in cancer treatment, and techniques have improved continuously, irradiation induces side effects in healthy tissue. Radiation cystitis is a potential complication following the therapeutic irradiation of pelvic cancers and negatively impacts patients' quality of life (QoL). To date, no effective treatment is available, and this toxicity remains a therapeutic challenge. In recent times, stem cell-based therapy, particularly the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC), has gained attention in tissue repair and regeneration due to their easy accessibility and their ability to differentiate into several tissue types, modulate the immune system and secrete substances that help nearby cells grow and heal. In this review, we will summarize the pathophysiological mechanisms of radiation-induced injury to normal tissues, including radiation cystitis (RC). We will then discuss the therapeutic potential and limitations of MSCs and their derivatives, including packaged conditioned media and extracellular vesicles, in the management of radiotoxicity and RC.
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- Carole Helissey
- Clinical Unit Research, HIA Bégin, 69 Avenu de Paris, 94160 Saint-Mandé, France
- Department of Radiation Biological Effects, French Armed Forces Biomedical Research Institute, Place Général Valérie André, 91220 Brétigny-sur-Orge, France
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- Department of Radiation Biological Effects, French Armed Forces Biomedical Research Institute, Place Général Valérie André, 91220 Brétigny-sur-Orge, France
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- Department of Radiation Biological Effects, French Armed Forces Biomedical Research Institute, Place Général Valérie André, 91220 Brétigny-sur-Orge, France
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- Department of Radiation Biological Effects, French Armed Forces Biomedical Research Institute, Place Général Valérie André, 91220 Brétigny-sur-Orge, France
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- Department of Radiation Biological Effects, French Armed Forces Biomedical Research Institute, Place Général Valérie André, 91220 Brétigny-sur-Orge, France
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Pitié Salpêtrière University Hospital, 47-83 Bd de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Department of Radiation Biological Effects, French Armed Forces Biomedical Research Institute, Place Général Valérie André, 91220 Brétigny-sur-Orge, France
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Wang Y, Wang Y, Pan J, Gan L, Xue J. Ferroptosis, necroptosis, and pyroptosis in cancer: Crucial cell death types in radiotherapy and post-radiotherapy immune activation. Radiother Oncol 2023; 184:109689. [PMID: 37150447 DOI: 10.1016/j.radonc.2023.109689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Tumor cell death and antitumor immune activation induced by radiotherapy are extensively well-studied. While radiotherapy is believed to mainly induce tumor cell necrosis and apoptosis, recent studies have shown that it can also induce ferroptosis, necroptosis, and pyroptosis in tumor cells. However, studies on the role of ferroptosis, necroptosis, and pyroptosis in radiotherapy and post-radiotherapy immune activation are limited. In this review, we summarize the comprehensive literature on the molecular mechanisms and more recent research progress related to radiotherapy-induced ferroptosis, necroptosis, and pyroptosis in tumor cells. Further, we discuss the role of tumor cells undergoing these types of cell death in immune activation after radiotherapy. In addition, we highlight some unresolved questions on the association of radiotherapy with ferroptosis, necroptosis, and pyroptosis. This review can improve our current understanding of the relationship between radiotherapy and different cell death pathways and provide a theoretical framework to improve the therapeutic effect of tumor radiotherapy in the future.
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- Youke Wang
- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University; Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China; The Second Collage of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Research Laboratory of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University; Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China.
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Zhou Q, Li Y, Li L, Sun N, Zhang H, Jiang J, Du T, Mo Y, Aldeen A, Xiao R, Chen Y, Wang S, Liu M, Li C, Feng X. Radiosensitization of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma by Graphene Oxide Nanosheets to Reduce Bcl-2 Level. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:4245-4256. [PMID: 36913208 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c03106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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There are many treatments for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), but none of them are very effective. Radiotherapy is used extensively in NPC treatment, but radioresistance is a major problem. Graphene oxide (GO) has been previously studied in cancer treatment, and this study is aimed to explore its role in radiosensitization of NPC. Therefore, graphene oxide nanosheets were prepared, and the relationship between GO and radioresistance was explored. The GO nanosheets were synthesized by a modified Hummers' method. The morphologies of the GO nanosheets were characterized by field-emission environmental scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The morphological changes and radiosensitivity of C666-1 and HK-1 cells with or without the GO nanosheets were observed by an inverted fluorescence microscopy and laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM). Colony formation assay and Western Blot were applied for analysis of NPC radiosensitivity. The as-synthesized GO nanosheets have lateral dimensions (sizes ∼1 μm) and exhibit a thin wrinkled two-dimensional lamellar structure with slight folds and crimped edges (thickness values ∼1 nm). C666-1 cells with the GO was significantly changed the morphology of cells postirradiation. The full field of view visualized by a microscope showed the shadow of dead cells or cell debris. The synthesized graphene oxide nanosheets inhibited cell proliferation, promoted cell apoptosis, and inhibited the expression of Bcl-2 in C666-1 and HK-1 cells but increased the level of Bax. The GO nanosheets could affect the cell apoptosis and reduce the pro-survival protein Bcl-2 related to the intrinsic mitochondrial pathway. The GO nanosheets could enhance radiosensitivity, which might be a radioactive material in NPC cells.
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- Qi Zhou
- Department of Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery, Department of Oncology and Institute of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410008, China
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- Chenzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Chenzhou 423000, China
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- Powder Metallurgy Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hand & Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410008, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410008, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery, Department of Oncology and Institute of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410008, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery, Department of Oncology and Institute of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410008, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery, Department of Oncology and Institute of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410008, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery, Department of Oncology and Institute of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410008, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery, Department of Oncology and Institute of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410008, China
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery, Department of Oncology and Institute of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410008, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410008, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery, Department of Oncology and Institute of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410008, China
- Department of Pathology and Institute of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410008, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery, Department of Oncology and Institute of Medical Sciences, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410008, China
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Mahmoud EA, Baghdadi HM, Hassan R, Ghazy SE. Reparative potential of mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma on irradiated submandibular glands of male albino rats. Arch Oral Biol 2023; 150:105674. [PMID: 36907047 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2023.105674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To appraise and compare the reparative role of bone marrow-mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) against irradiation damage on albino rats' submandibular gland. DESIGN Seventy four male albino rats were used, one for BM-MSCs harvesting, 10 for PRP preparation, seven as control group (Group 1). The remaining 56 rats were subjected to single dose (6 Gy) gamma irradiation and were divided into equal four groups; (Group 2): received no treatment, (Group 3): each rat was injected with 1 × 105 BM-MSCs, (Group 4): each rat was injected with 0.5 ml/kg PRP, and (Group 5): each rat was injected with 1 × 105 BM-MSCs and 0.5 ml/kg PRP. Each group was further subdivided into two subgroups in which rats sacrificed after one and two weeks from irradiation. Any structural changes were examined histopathologically, immunohistochemically using proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and CD31 primary antibodies and histochemically using picrosirius red (PSR) stain, then analyzed statistically. RESULTS Histopathological examination of Group 2 showed atrophied acini, with nuclear changes and signs of degeneration in duct systems. Treated groups revealed signs of regeneration in form of uniform acini and regenerated duct systems especially in Group 5 and in a time depended manner. Immunohistochemical examination revealed increased immunoexpression of PCNA and CD31, while histochemical examination showed decreased PSR in all treated groups in relation to the irradiated group and this was proved statistically. CONCLUSIONS BM-MSCs and PRP are effective as treatment for irradiation-induced submandibular gland damage. However, the combined therapy is recommended over each one separately.
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- Esraa Ali Mahmoud
- Assistant Lecturer of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Associate Professor of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Assistant Professor of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Yoo JY, Lee YJ, Kim YJ, Baik TK, Lee JH, Lee MJ, Woo RS. Multiple low-dose radiation-induced neuronal cysteine transporter expression and oxidative stress are rescued by N-acetylcysteine in neuronal SH-SY5Y cells. Neurotoxicology 2023; 95:205-217. [PMID: 36796651 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuro.2023.02.006] [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: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Recently, several studies have demonstrated that low-dose radiation (LDR) therapy has positively impacts on the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). LDR suppresses the production of pro-neuroinflammation molecules and improves cognitive function in AD. However, it is unclear whether direct exposure to LDR causes beneficial effects and what mechanism is involved in neuronal cells. In this study, we first determined the effect of high-dose radiation (HDR) alone on C6 cells and SH-SY5Y cells. We found that SH-SY5Y cells were more vulnerable than C6 cells to HDR. Moreover, in neuronal SH-SY5Y cells exposed to single or multiple LDR, N-type cells showed decreased cell viability with increasing radiation exposure time and frequency, but S-type cells were unaffected. Multiple LDR increased proapoptotic molecules such as p53, Bax and cleaved caspase-3, and decreased anti-apoptotic molecule (Bcl2). Multiple LDR also generated free radicals in neuronal SH-SY5Y cells. We detected a change in the expression of the neuronal cysteine transporter EAAC1. Pretreatment with N-acetylcysteine (NAC) rescued the increased in EAAC1 expression and the generation of ROS in neuronal SH-SY5Y cells after multiple LDR. Furthermore, we verified whether the increased in EAAC1 expression induces cell defense or cell death promotion signaling. We showed that transient overexpression of EAAC1 reduced the multiple LDR-induced p53 overexpression in neuronal SH-SY5Y cells. Our results indicate that neuronal cells can be injured by increased production of ROS not only by HDR but also by multiple LDR, which suggests that combination treatment with anti-free radical agents such as NAC may be useful in multiple LDR therapy.
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- Ji-Young Yoo
- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, College of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon 301-746, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, College of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon 301-746, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, College of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon 301-746, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, College of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon 301-746, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medical Technology, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Eulji University Hospital, Daejeon 35233, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, College of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon 301-746, Republic of Korea.
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Ibrahim N, Eldahshan OA, Elshawi OE. Phytochemical screening and radioprotective potential of Jasminum grandiflorum methanol extract against gamma irradiation-induced oxidative damage and diverse inflammatory mediators in lungs of male Swiss Albino Rats. Nat Prod Res 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2023.2181801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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- Nehal Ibrahim
- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pharmacognosy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
- Center for Drug Discovery Research and Development, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Clinical Health Radiation Research Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Atomic Energy Authority, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
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Wang KX, Ye C, Yang X, Ma P, Yan C, Luo L. New Insights into the Understanding of Mechanisms of Radiation-Induced Heart Disease. Curr Treat Options Oncol 2023; 24:12-29. [PMID: 36598620 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-022-01041-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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OPINION STATEMENT Cancer patients who receive high-dose thoracic radiotherapy may develop radiation-induced heart disease (RIHD). The clinical presentation of RIHD comprises coronary artery atherosclerosis, valvular disease, pericarditis, cardiomyopathy, and conduction defects. These complications have significantly reduced due to the improved radiotherapy techniques. However, such methods still could not avoid heart radiation exposure. Furthermore, people who received relatively low-dose radiation exposures have exhibited significantly elevated RIHD risks in cohort studies of atomic bomb survivors and occupational exposures. The increased potential in exposure to natural and artificial ionizing radiation sources has emphasized the necessity to understand the development of RIHD. The pathological processes of RIHD include endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, fibrosis, and hypertrophy. The underlying mechanisms may involve the changes in oxidative stress, DNA damage response, telomere erosion, mitochondrial dysfunction, epigenetic regulation, circulation factors, protein post-translational modification, and metabolites. This review will discuss the recent advances in the mechanisms of RIHD at cellular and molecular levels.
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- Kai-Xuan Wang
- Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, 209 Tongshan Road, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 221004, People's Republic of China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 221004, People's Republic of China
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- Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, 209 Tongshan Road, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 221004, People's Republic of China
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- Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, 209 Tongshan Road, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 221004, People's Republic of China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 221004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 221004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, 330006, People's Republic of China.
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- Xuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, School of Medical Technology, Xuzhou Medical University, 209 Tongshan Road, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, 221004, People's Republic of China.
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Kocpinar EF, Baltaci NG, Akkemik E, Budak H. Depletion of Tip60/Kat5 affects the hepatic antioxidant system in mice. J Cell Biochem 2023; 124:103-117. [PMID: 36377816 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Tat-interactive protein 60 kDa (TIP60, also known as lysine acetyltransferase 5 [KAT5]) is a member of the MYST protein family with histone acetyltransferase activity. Recent studies have reported that TIP60 has multiple functions in many signal transduction mechanisms, especially p53-mediated apoptosis. Although the activation of apoptosis signaling pathways requires the presence of cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) at a certain level, an imbalance between the production and consumption of ROS in cells results in oxidative stress (OS). In this study, we investigated for the first time how the absence of the Tip60 gene in the liver affects gene expression, enzyme activity, and protein expression of the hepatic antioxidant members localized in the cytoplasm, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and glutathione S-transferase (GST). First, we successfully generated liver-specific Tip60 knockout mice (mutants) using Cre/LoxP recombination. The reduced glutathione level and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase 4 (Nox4) expression, a marker of OS, increased significantly in the Tip60 mutant liver. Gene expression, activity, and protein expression of the enzymatic antioxidant system, including SOD, CAT, GR, GPx, and GST were investigated in mutants and control groups. Despite a significant correlation between the gene, enzyme activity, and protein content for CAT and GR, this was not true for SOD and GPx. The overall results suggest that TIP60 acts on the hepatic antioxidant system both at the gene and protein levels, but the actual effect of the deletion of Tip60 is observed at the protein level, especially for SOD and GPx.
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- Enver Fehim Kocpinar
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Science Faculty, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye.,Department of Medical Laboratory Techniques, Vocational School of Health Services, Muş Alparslan University, Mus, Türkiye
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Science Faculty, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye
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- Department of Engineering, Food Engineering, Siirt University, Siirt, Türkiye
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Science Faculty, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Türkiye.,Department of Genes and Behavior, Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Göttingen, Germany
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Frisell A, Bergman O, Khan A, Gisterå A, Fisher RM, Lagergren J, de Boniface J, Halle M. Capsular inflammation after immediate breast reconstruction - Gene expression patterns and inflammatory cell infiltration in irradiated and non-irradiated breasts. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 76:18-26. [PMID: 36512998 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2022.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Capsular contracture following post-mastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) is commonly seen in patients undergoing implant-based immediate breast reconstruction (IBR). Further understanding of the underlying biology is needed for the development of preventive or therapeutic strategies. Therefore, we conducted a comparative study of gene expression patterns in capsular tissue from breast cancer patients who had received versus those who had not received PMRT after implant-based IBR. METHODS Biopsies from irradiated and healthy non-irradiated capsular tissue were harvested during implant exchange following IBR. Biopsies from irradiated (n = 13) and non-irradiated (n = 12) capsules were compared using Affymetrix microarrays to identify the most differentially regulated genes. Further analysis using immunohistochemistry was performed in a subset of materials to compare the presence of T cells, B cells, and macrophages. RESULTS Enrichment testing using Gene Ontology (GO) analysis revealed that the 227 most differentially expressed genes were mainly involved in an inflammatory response. Twenty-one GO biological processes were identified [p < 0.05, false discovery rate (FDR) < 5%], several with B-cell-associated inflammation. Cell-type Identification by Estimating Relative Subsets of RNA Transcripts (CIBERSORT) analysis identified macrophages as the most common inflammatory cell type in both groups, further supported by immunostaining of CD68. Radiation remarkably increased B-cell infiltration in the capsular region of biopsies, as quantified by immunostaining of CD20 (p = 0.016). CONCLUSIONS Transcript analysis and immunohistochemistry revealed inflammatory responses in capsular biopsies regardless of radiotherapy. However, the radiation response specifically involved B-cell-associated inflammatory responses.
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- A Frisell
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Dermatology, Theme Inflammation and Infection, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Bioclinicum J8:20, Visionsgatan 4, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Bioclinicum J8:20, Visionsgatan 4, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital, Bioclinicum J8:20, Visionsgatan 4, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Surgery, Capio St. Göran's Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Surgery, Capio St. Göran's Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Grand'Maison A, Kohrn R, Omole E, Shah M, Fiorica P, Sims J, Ohm JE. Genetic and environmental reprogramming of the sarcoma epigenome. ADVANCES IN PHARMACOLOGY (SAN DIEGO, CALIF.) 2023; 96:283-317. [PMID: 36858777 DOI: 10.1016/bs.apha.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Sarcomas are rare and heterogenous mesenchymal tumors occurring in soft tissue and bone. The World Health Organization Classification of sarcomas comprises more than hundred different entities which are very diverse in their molecular, genetic and epigenetic signatures as they are in their clinical presentations and behaviors. While sarcomas can be associated with an underlying hereditary cancer predisposition, most sarcomas developed sporadically without identifiable cause. Sarcoma oncogenesis involves complex interactions between genetic, epigenetic and environmental factors which are intimately related and intensively studied. Several molecular discoveries have been made over the last decades leading to the development of new therapeutic avenues. Sarcoma research continues its effort toward a more specific and personalized approach to all sarcoma sub-types to improve patient outcomes and this through world-wide collaboration. This chapter on "Genetic and Environmental Reprogramming of the Sarcoma Epigenome" provides a comprehensive review of general concepts and epidemiology of sarcoma as well as a detailed description of the genetic, molecular and epigenetic alterations seen in sarcomas, their therapeutic implications and ongoing research. This review also presents evidenced-based data on the environmental and occupational factors possibly involved in the etiology of sarcomas and a brief discussion on the role of the microbiome in sarcoma.
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- Anne Grand'Maison
- Department of Cancer Genetics and Genomics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Cancer Genetics and Genomics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Cancer Genetics and Genomics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Cancer Genetics and Genomics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Cancer Genetics and Genomics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Cancer Genetics and Genomics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Department of Cancer Genetics and Genomics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY, United States.
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Wang X, Chen Q, Jiang L. Radiation-induced oral mucositis presenting as atypical vascular proliferation: a case report. HUA XI KOU QIANG YI XUE ZA ZHI = HUAXI KOUQIANG YIXUE ZAZHI = WEST CHINA JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY 2022; 40:721-726. [PMID: 36416327 PMCID: PMC9763955 DOI: 10.7518/hxkq.2022.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Radiation-induced oral mucositis is an oral mucosal injury caused by radiation ionizing radiation, which often manifests as oral mucosal congestion, erosion, and ulcers. Radiation-induced oral mucositis manifesting as vascular proliferative changes in the oral mucosa has not been reported. We report a case of oral mucosal atypical vascular proliferation after radiotherapy for a malignant maxillofacial tumor. We discussed the mechanism and treatment of aty-pical vascular proliferation in the oral mucosa secondary to radiotherapy, including diagnosis, treatment, and previous literature.
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- Xianwen Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Oral Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Oral Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Oral Medicine, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Cheng H, Chen L, Huang M, Hou J, Chen Z, Yang X. Hunting down NLRP3 inflammasome: An executioner of radiation-induced injury. Front Immunol 2022; 13:967989. [PMID: 36353625 PMCID: PMC9637992 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.967989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Radiotherapy is one of the mainstream treatment modalities for several malignancies. However, radiation-induced injury to surrounding normal tissues limits its efficacy. The NLRP3 inflammasome is an essential mechanism of innate immunity that reacts to challenges from endogenous danger signals and pathological microbes. A growing body of evidence has demonstrated a key role of NLRP3 inflammasome in the pathogenesis of radiation-induced tissue injury. Despite accumulating evidence, the potential value of the NLRP3 inflammasome in the management of radiation-induced tissue injury is not adequately recognized. We conducted a literature review to characterize the relationship between NLRP3 inflammasome and radiation injury. By analyzing recent evidence, we identify NLRP3 inflammasome as one of the executioners of radiation-induced injury, since it responds to the challenges of radiation, induces cell pyroptosis and tissue dysfunction, and initiates non-resolving inflammation and fibrosis. Based on these concepts, we propose early intervention/prevention strategies targeting NLRP3 inflammasome in a radiation context, which may help resolve imperative clinical problems.
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- Han Cheng
- First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China,Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China,Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Xiaojun Yang, ; Zhifeng Chen,
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Xiaojun Yang, ; Zhifeng Chen,
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Zhan Y, Zhang Z, Liu Y, Fang Y, Xie Y, Zheng Y, Li G, Liang L, Ding Y. NUPR1 contributes to radiation resistance by maintaining ROS homeostasis via AhR/CYP signal axis in hepatocellular carcinoma. BMC Med 2022; 20:365. [PMID: 36258210 PMCID: PMC9580158 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-022-02554-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Radiotherapy (RT) is one of the major therapeutic approaches to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Ionizing radiation (IR) inducing the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) leads to a promising antitumor effect. However, the dysregulation of the redox system often causes radioresistance and impairs the efficacy of RT. Increasing evidence indicates that nuclear protein 1 (NUPR1) plays a critical role in redox reactions. In this study, we aim to explore the role of NUPR1 in maintaining ROS homeostasis and radioresistance in HCC. METHODS The radioresistant role of NUPR1 was determined by colony formation assay, comet assay in vitro, and xenograft tumor models in vivo. Probes for ROS, apoptosis assay, and lipid peroxidation assay were used to investigate the functional effect of NUPR1 on ROS homeostasis and oxidative stress. RNA sequencing and co-immunoprecipitation assay were performed to clarify the mechanism of NUPR1 inhibiting the AhR/CYP signal axis. Finally, we analyzed clinical specimens to assess the predictive value of NUPR1 and AhR in the radiotherapeutic efficacy of HCC. RESULTS We demonstrated that NUPR1 was upregulated in HCC tissues and verified that NUPR1 increased the radioresistance of HCC in vitro and in vivo. NUPR1 alleviated the generation of ROS and suppressed oxidative stress, including apoptosis and lipid peroxidation by downregulating cytochrome P450 (CYP) upon IR. ROS scavenger N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) and CYP inhibitor alizarin restored the viability of NUPR1-knockdown cells during IR. Mechanistically, the interaction between NUPR1 and aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) promoted the degradation and decreased nuclear translation of AhR via the autophagy-lysosome pathway, followed by being incapable of CYP's transcription. Furthermore, genetically and pharmacologically activating AhR abrogated the radioresistant role of NUPR1. Clinical data suggested that NUPR1 and AhR could serve as novel biomarkers for predicting the radiation response of HCC. CONCLUSIONS Our findings revealed the role of NUPR1 in regulating ROS homeostasis and oxidative stress via the AhR/CYP signal axis upon IR. Strategies targeting the NUPR1/AhR/CYP pathway may have important clinical applications for improving the radiotherapeutic efficacy of HCC.
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- Yizhi Zhan
- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital and Basic Medical College, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.,Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.,Department of General Surgery and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine for Gastrointestinal Tumor, Nanfang Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine for Gastrointestinal Tumor, Nanfang Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine for Gastrointestinal Tumor, Nanfang Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine for Gastrointestinal Tumor, Nanfang Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Pathology, Nanfang Hospital and Basic Medical College, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China. .,Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Tumor Pathology, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
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Elbakry MMM, Mansour SZ, Helal H, Ahmed ESA. Nattokinase attenuates bisphenol A or gamma irradiation-mediated hepatic and neural toxicity by activation of Nrf2 and suppression of inflammatory mediators in rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:75086-75100. [PMID: 35648353 PMCID: PMC9550699 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21126-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Nattokinase (NK), a protease enzyme produced by Bacillus subtilis, has various biological effects such as lipid-lowering activity, antihypertensive, antiplatelet/anticoagulant, and neuroprotective effects. Exposure to environmental toxicants such as bisphenol A (BPA) or γ-radiation (IR) causes multi-organ toxicity through several mechanisms such as impairment of oxidative status, signaling pathways, and hepatic and neuronal functions as well as disruption of the inflammatory responses. Therefore, this study is designed to evaluate the ameliorative effect of NK against BPA- or IR-induced liver and brain damage in rats. Serum ammonia level and liver function tests were measured in addition to brain oxidative stress markers, amyloid-beta, tau protein, and neuroinflammatory mediators. Moreover, relative quantification of brain nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor-2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) genes, as well as apoptotic markers in brain tissue, was carried out in addition to histopathological examination. The results showed that NK improved liver functions, impaired oxidative status, the cholinergic deficits, and minified the misfolded proteins aggregates. Furthermore, NK alleviated the neuroinflammation via modulating NF-κB/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway and glial cell activation in addition to their antiapoptotic effect. Collectively, the current results revealed the protective effect of NK against hepatic and neurotoxicity derived from BPA or IR.
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- Mustafa M M Elbakry
- Biochemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Radiation Biology Research, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Nasr City, Cairo, 11787, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Radiation Biology Research, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Nasr City, Cairo, 11787, Egypt.
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Su J, Bian C, Zheng Z, Wang H, Meng L, Xin Y, Jiang X. Cooperation effects of radiation and ferroptosis on tumor suppression and radiation injury. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:951116. [PMID: 36176274 PMCID: PMC9513389 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.951116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ferroptosis is a kind of oxidative stress-dependent cell death characterized by iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation. It can work in conjunction with radiation to increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and disrupt the antioxidant system, suppressing tumor progression. Radiation can induce ferroptosis by creating ROS, depleting glutathione, activating genes linked to DNA damage and increasing the expression of acyl-CoA synthetase long-chain family member 4 (ACSL4) in tumor cells. Furthermore, ferroptosis can enhance radiosensitivity by causing an iron overload, destruction of the antioxidant system, and lipid peroxidation. Radiation can also cause ferroptosis in normal cells, resulting in radiation injury. The role of ferroptosis in radiation-induced lung, intestinal, skin, and hematological injuries have been studied. In this review, we summarize the potential mechanisms linking ferroptosis, oxidative stress and radiation; analyze the function of ferroptosis in tumor suppression and radiation injury; and discuss the potential of ferroptosis regulation to improve radiotherapy efficacy and reduce adverse effects.
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- Jing Su
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Pathobiology, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- *Correspondence: Ying Xin, ; Xin Jiang,
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology & Therapy, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Radiobiology, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- *Correspondence: Ying Xin, ; Xin Jiang,
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Katerji M, Bertucci A, Filippov V, Vazquez M, Chen X, Duerksen-Hughes PJ. Proton-induced DNA damage promotes integration of foreign plasmid DNA into human genome. Front Oncol 2022; 12:928545. [PMID: 36119491 PMCID: PMC9478911 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.928545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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High-risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs) cause virtually all cervical cancer cases and are also associated with other types of anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers. Normally, HPV exists as a circular episomal DNA in the infected cell. However, in some instances, it integrates into the human genome in such a way as to enable increased expression of viral oncogenes, thereby leading to carcinogenesis. Since viral integration requires breaks in both viral and human genomes, DNA damage likely plays a key role in this critical process. One potentially significant source of DNA damage is exposure to elevated doses of ionizing radiation. Natural background radiation is ubiquitous; however, some populations, including radiological workers, radiotherapy patients, and astronauts, are exposed to significantly higher radiation doses, as well as to different types of radiation such as particle radiation. We hypothesize that ionizing radiation-induced DNA damage facilitates the integration of HPV into the human genome, increasing the risk of developing HPV-related cancers in the exposed population. To test this, we first determined the kinetics of DNA damage in keratinocytes exposed to ionizing radiation (protons) by assessing γ-H2AX foci formation using immunofluorescence (direct damage), and also measured ROS and 8-oxoG levels via DCFDA and Avidin-FITC (indirect damage).As anticipated, direct DNA damage was observed promptly, within 30 min, whereas indirect DNA damage was delayed due to the time required for ROS to accumulate and cause oxidative damage. Although radiation was lethal at high doses, we were able to establish an experimental system where radiation exposure (protons and X-rays) induced DNA damage dose-dependently without causing major cytotoxic effects as assessed by several cytotoxicity assays. Most importantly, we explored the impact of radiation exposure on integration frequency using a clonogenic assay and demonstrated that as predicted, proton-induced DNA damage promotes the integration of HPV-like foreign DNA in oral keratinocytes. Overall, the insights gained from this work enable us to better understand the contribution of radiation exposure and DNA damage to HPV-mediated carcinogenesis and direct us toward strategies aimed at preventing malignancies in HPV-infected individuals.
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- Meghri Katerji
- Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, United States
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA, United States
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, United States
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, United States
- Department of Radiation Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA, United States
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, United States
- Center for Genomics, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, United States
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, United States
- *Correspondence: Penelope J. Duerksen-Hughes,
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Single-Cell Transcriptome Analysis of Radiation Pneumonitis Mice. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:antiox11081457. [PMID: 35892659 PMCID: PMC9331247 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081457] [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: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Radiation-induced lung injury (RILI), especially radiation pneumonitis (RP), is a common clinical complication associated with thoracic radiotherapy for malignant tumors. However, the specific contributions of each cell subtype to this process are unknown. Here, we provide the single-cell pathology landscape of the RP in a mouse model by unbiased single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq). We found a decline of type 2 alveolar cells in the RP lung tissue, with an expansion of macrophages, especially the Fabp4low and Spp1high subgroup, while Fabp4high macrophages were almost depleted. We observed an elevated expression of multiple mitochondrial genes in the RP group, indicating a type 2 alveolar cell (AT2) response to oxidative stress. We also calculated the enrichment of a cGAS-STING signaling pathway, which may be involved in regulating inflammatory responses and cancer progression in AT2 cells of PR mice. We delineate markers and transcriptional states, identify a type 2 alveolar cell, and uncover fundamental determinants of lung fibrosis and inflammatory response in RP lung tissue of mice.
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Wiedemann J, Coppes RP, van Luijk P. Radiation-induced cardiac side-effects: The lung as target for interacting damage and intervention. Front Oncol 2022; 12:931023. [PMID: 35936724 PMCID: PMC9354542 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.931023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Radiotherapy is part of the treatment for many thoracic cancers. During this treatment heart and lung tissue can often receive considerable doses of radiation. Doses to the heart can potentially lead to cardiac effects such as pericarditis and myocardial fibrosis. Common side effects after lung irradiation are pneumonitis and pulmonary fibrosis. It has also been shown that lung irradiation has effects on cardiac function. In a rat model lung irradiation caused remodeling of the pulmonary vasculature increasing resistance of the pulmonary vascular bed, leading to enhanced pulmonary artery pressure, right ventricle hypertrophy and reduced right ventricle performance. Even more pronounced effects are observed when both, lung and heart are irradiated. The effects observed after lung irradiation show striking similarities with symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension. In particular, the vascular remodeling in lung tissue seems to have similar underlying features. Here, we discuss the similarities and differences of vascular remodeling observed after thoracic irradiation compared to those in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients and research models. We will also assess how this knowledge of similarities could potentially be translated into interventions which would be beneficial for patients treated for thoracic tumors, where dose to lung tissue is often unavoidable.
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- Julia Wiedemann
- Department of Biomedical Sciences of Cells and Systems, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences of Cells and Systems, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences of Cells and Systems, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Peter van Luijk,
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Geng F, Chen J, Tang S, Azzam E, Zhang J, Zhang S. Additional Evidence for Commonalities between COVID-19 and Radiation Injury: Novel Insight into COVID-19 Candidate Drugs. Radiat Res 2022; 198:306-317. [PMID: 35834824 DOI: 10.1667/rade-22-00058.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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COVID-19 is a challenge to biosecurity and public health. The speed of vaccine development lags behind that of virus evolution and mutation. To date, no agent has been demonstrated to be fully effective against COVID-19. Therefore, it remains of great urgency to rapidly develop promising therapeutic and diagnostic candidates. Intriguingly, mounting evidence hints at parallel etiologies between SARS-CoV-2 infection and radiation injury. Herein, from the perspectives of immunogenic pathway activation and metabolic alterations, we provide novel evidence of commonalities between these two pathological conditions based on the most recent findings. Since numerous agents have been developed to prevent or reverse radiation injury in the past 70 years to ensure nuclear safety, we also advocate investigating the promising function of radioprotectors and radiomitigators against COVID-19 in clinical settings.
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- Fenghao Geng
- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.,West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Radiobiology and Health, Isotopes, Radiobiology & Environment Directorate (IRED), Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0, Canada
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- Institute of Preventive Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.,West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.,Second Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, China National Nuclear Corporation 416 Hospital, Chengdu 610051, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Nuclear Technology Medical Transformation, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang 621099, China
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Zhang S, Duan S, Xie Z, Bao W, Xu B, Yang W, Zhou L. Epigenetic Therapeutics Targeting NRF2/KEAP1 Signaling in Cancer Oxidative Stress. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:924817. [PMID: 35754474 PMCID: PMC9218606 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.924817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The transcription factor nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) and its negative regulator kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1) regulate various genes involved in redox homeostasis, which protects cells from stress conditions such as reactive oxygen species and therefore exerts beneficial effects on suppression of carcinogenesis. In addition to their pivotal role in cellular physiology, accumulating innovative studies indicated that NRF2/KEAP1-governed pathways may conversely be oncogenic and cause therapy resistance, which was profoundly modulated by epigenetic mechanism. Therefore, targeting epigenetic regulation in NRF2/KEAP1 signaling is a potential strategy for cancer treatment. In this paper, the current knowledge on the role of NRF2/KEAP1 signaling in cancer oxidative stress is presented, with a focus on how epigenetic modifications might influence cancer initiation and progression. Furthermore, the prospect that epigenetic changes may be used as therapeutic targets for tumor treatment is also investigated.
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- Shunhao Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Panzhihua Central Hospital, Panzhihua, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Medical Affairs, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Center of Infectious Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Chulkova SV, Loginov VI, Podluzhnyi DV, Egorova AV, Syskova AY, Semichev DG, Gladilina IA, Kudashkin NE. [The role of molecular genetic factors in the development of cholangiocellular carcinoma]. Arkh Patol 2022; 84:76-83. [PMID: 35639847 DOI: 10.17116/patol20228403176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The article lists the main inducers of cholangiocarcinogenesis. The main inflammatory mediators (IL-6, nitric oxide, COX2) have been considered. Data on the study of gene mutations in cholangiocarcinomas are presented. The spectrum of genetic mutations depends on the biliary cancer origin (FGFR2 with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, PRKACA, PRKACB with extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma). Mutations in the KRAS, TP53, ARIAD1A genes are common in extrahepatic bile duct cancer. The role of epigenetic changes such as DNA hypermethylation, histone modifications, chromatin remodeling, as well as disturbances in miRNA expression is presented. A number of epigenetic features, such as the presence of a TP53 mutations with hypermethylation of p14ARF, DAPK, and/or ASC, correlate with a more aggressive course of the disease. The role of the SOX17 gene in the development of drug resistance is highlighted. The study of the molecular genetic features of extrahepatic bile duct cancer can help to better understand the pathogenesis of this type of tumor, to establish new prognostic and diagnostic markers of the disease.
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- S V Chulkova
- N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Moscow, Russia.,N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Scientific Research Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Moscow, Russia
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- N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Moscow, Russia
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- N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Moscow, Russia.,N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Moscow, Russia.,N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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Effects of Concurrent Exposure to Chronic Restraint-Induced Stress and Total-Body Iron Ion Radiation on Induction of Kidney Injury in Mice. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23094866. [PMID: 35563256 PMCID: PMC9099542 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23094866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Concurrent exposure to ionizing radiation (IR) and psychological stress (PS) may affect the development of adverse health consequences in scenarios such as space missions, radiotherapy and nuclear accidents. IR can induce DNA damage and cell apoptosis in the kidneys, thus potentially leading to renal fibrosis, which is the ultimate outcome of various chronic progressive nephropathies and the morphological manifestation of a continuous coordinated response after renal injury. However, little is known regarding the effects of concurrent IR exposure and PS on renal damage, particularly renal fibrosis. In this study, using a chronic restraint-induced PS (CRIPS) model, we exposed Trp53-heterozygous mice to total body irradiation with 0.1 or 2 Gy 56Fe ions on the eighth day of 28 consecutive days of a restraint regimen. At the end of the restraint period, the kidneys were collected. The histopathological changes and the degree of kidney fibrosis were assessed with H&E and Masson staining, respectively. Fibronectin (FN) and alpha smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), biomarkers of fibrosis, were detected by immunohistochemistry. Analysis of 8-hydroxy-2 deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), a biomarker of oxidative DNA damage, was performed with immunofluorescence, and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated nick end labeling assays were used to detect apoptotic cells. Histopathological observations did not indicate significant structural damage induced by IR or CRIPS + IR. Western blotting revealed that the expression of α-SMA was much higher in the CRIPS + IR groups than the CRIPS groups. However, no differences in the average optical density per area were observed for FN, α-SMA and 8-OHdG between the IR and CRIPS + IR groups. No difference in the induction of apoptosis was observed between the IR and CRIPS + IR groups. These results suggested that exposure to IR (0.1 and 2 Gy 56Fe ions), 28 consecutive days of CRIPS or both did not cause renal fibrosis. Thus, CRIPS did not alter the IR-induced effects on renal damage in Trp53-heterozygous mice in our experimental setup.
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Mercer-Smith AR, Buckley A, Valdivia A, Jiang W, Thang M, Bell N, Kumar RJ, Bomba HN, Woodell AS, Luo J, Floyd SR, Hingtgen SD. Next-generation Tumor-homing Induced Neural Stem Cells as an Adjuvant to Radiation for the Treatment of Metastatic Lung Cancer. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2022; 18:2474-2493. [PMID: 35441348 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-022-10375-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The spread of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to the leptomeninges is devastating with a median survival of only a few months. Radiation offers symptomatic relief, but new adjuvant therapies are desperately needed. Spheroidal, human induced neural stem cells (hiNeuroS) secreting the cytotoxic protein, TRAIL, have innate tumoritropic properties. Herein, we provide evidence that hiNeuroS-TRAIL cells can migrate to and suppress growth of NSCLC metastases in combination with radiation. In vitro cell tracking and post-mortem tissue analysis showed that hiNeuroS-TRAIL cells migrate to NSCLC tumors. Importantly, isobolographic analysis suggests that TRAIL with radiation has a synergistic cytotoxic effect on NSCLC tumors. In vivo, mice treated with radiation and hiNeuroS-TRAIL showed significant (36.6%) improvements in median survival compared to controls. Finally, bulk mRNA sequencing analysis showed both NSCLC and hiNeuroS-TRAIL cells showed changes in genes involved in migration following radiation. Overall, hiNeuroS-TRAIL cells +/- radiation have the capacity to treat NSCLC metastases.
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- Alison R Mercer-Smith
- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27710, USA
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- Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA. .,Department of Neurosurgery, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA.
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Fakhri S, Piri S, Moradi SZ, Khan H. Phytochemicals Targeting Oxidative Stress, Interconnected Neuroinflammatory, and Neuroapoptotic Pathways Following Radiation. Curr Neuropharmacol 2022; 20:836-856. [PMID: 34370636 PMCID: PMC9881105 DOI: 10.2174/1570159x19666210809103346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The radiation for therapeutic purposes has shown positive effects in different contexts; however, it can increase the risk of many age-related and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease (HD), and Parkinson's disease (PD). These different outcomes highlight a dose-response phenomenon called hormesis. Prevailing studies indicate that high doses of radiation could play several destructive roles in triggering oxidative stress, neuroapoptosis, and neuroinflammation in neurodegeneration. However, there is a lack of effective treatments in combating radiation-induced neurodegeneration, and the present drugs suffer from some drawbacks, including side effects and drug resistance. Among natural entities, polyphenols are suggested as multi-target agents affecting the dysregulated pathogenic mechanisms in neurodegenerative disease. This review discusses the destructive effects of radiation on the induction of neurodegenerative diseases by dysregulating oxidative stress, apoptosis, and inflammation. We also describe the promising effects of polyphenols and other candidate phytochemicals in preventing and treating radiation-induced neurodegenerative disorders, aiming to find novel/potential therapeutic compounds against such disorders.
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- Sajad Fakhri
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6734667149, Iran;,Address correspondence to these author at the Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6734667149, Iran; E-mail: Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, 23200, Pakistan; E-mail:
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6734667149, Iran;,These authors have contributed equally to this work.
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6734667149, Iran;,Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6734667149, Iran;,These authors have contributed equally to this work.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, 23200, Pakistan,Address correspondence to these author at the Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah 6734667149, Iran; E-mail: Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, 23200, Pakistan; E-mail:
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Wang T, Xu H. Multi-faced roles of reactive oxygen species in anti-tumor T cell immune responses and combination immunotherapy. EXPLORATION OF MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.37349/emed.2022.00076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
Abstract
T cells play a central role in anti-tumor immunity, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) lie at the crossroad on the anti-tumor T cell responses. To activate efficient T cell immunity, a moderate level of ROS is needed, however, excessive ROS would cause toxicity to the T cells, because the improper level leads to the formation and maintenance of an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. Up to date, strategies that modulate ROS, either increasing or decreasing, have been widely investigated. Some of them are utilized in anti-tumor therapies, showing inevitable impacts on the anti-tumor T cell immunity with both obverse and reverse sides. Herein, the impacts of ROS-increasing and ROS-decreasing treatments on the T cell responses in the tumor microenvironment are reviewed and discussed. At the same time, outcomes of combination immunotherapies are introduced to put forward inspirations to unleash the potential of immunotherapies.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tao Wang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100005, China
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