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Liu X, Yang J, Yang C, Huang X, Han M, Kang F, Li J. Morphine promotes the malignant biological behavior of non-small cell lung cancer cells through the MOR/Src/mTOR pathway. Cancer Cell Int 2021; 21:622. [PMID: 34823532 PMCID: PMC8613927 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-021-02334-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Morphine, a µ-opioid receptor (MOR) agonist, has been shown to be related to the activity of cancer cells, and a higher morphine dosage reduces the survival time of patients with lung cancer. However, the effect of morphine on the malignant behavior of lung cancer cells remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the specific molecular mechanism by which morphine regulates the malignant biological behavior of non-small cell lung cancer. METHODS Immunofluorescence staining and Western blot analyses were performed to detect MOR expression. H460 non-small cell lung cancer cells were used in this study, and cell proliferation, the cell cycle and apoptosis were evaluated using Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) and flow cytometry assays, respectively. Cell migration and invasion were detected using wound healing and Transwell assays. The effect of morphine on lung cancer development in vivo was examined by performing a xenograft tumor assay following morphine treatment. RESULTS Morphine promoted the growth of H460 cells both in vivo and in vitro. Morphine enhanced cell migration and invasion, modified cell cycle progression through the S/G2 transition and exerted an antiapoptotic effect on H460 cells. Additionally, morphine increased Rous sarcoma oncogene cellular homolog (Src) phosphorylation and activated the phosphoinositide 3 kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway. Treatment with the MOR antagonist methylnaltrexone (MNTX) and the Src inhibitor protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) reduced the phosphorylation induced by morphine. Furthermore, MNTX, PP1, and the PI3K/AKT inhibitor deguelin reversed the antiapoptotic effect of morphine on lung cancer cells. CONCLUSION Morphine promotes the malignant biological behavior of H460 cells by activating the MOR and Src/mTOR signaling pathways.
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- Xingyun Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Anhui Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230036, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230036, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230036, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230036, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230036, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230036, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Anhui Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230036, China.
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Liskova A, Koklesova L, Samec M, Varghese E, Abotaleb M, Samuel SM, Smejkal K, Biringer K, Petras M, Blahutova D, Bugos O, Pec M, Adamkov M, Büsselberg D, Ciccocioppo R, Adamek M, Rodrigo L, Caprnda M, Kruzliak P, Kubatka P. Implications of flavonoids as potential modulators of cancer neovascularity. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2020; 146:3079-3096. [PMID: 32902794 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-020-03383-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE The formation of new blood vessels from previous ones, angiogenesis, is critical in tissue repair, expansion or remodeling in physiological processes and in various pathologies including cancer. Despite that, the development of anti-angiogenic drugs has great potential as the treatment of cancer faces many problems such as development of the resistance to treatment or an improperly selected therapy approach. An evaluation of predictive markers in personalized medicine could significantly improve treatment outcomes in many patients. METHODS This comprehensive review emphasizes the anticancer potential of flavonoids mediated by their anti-angiogenic efficacy evaluated in current preclinical and clinical cancer research. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION Flavonoids are important groups of phytochemicals present in common diet. Flavonoids show significant anticancer effects. The anti-angiogenic effects of flavonoids are currently a widely discussed topic of preclinical cancer research. Flavonoids are able to regulate the process of tumor angiogenesis through modulation of signaling molecules such as VEGF, MMPs, ILs, HIF or others. However, the evaluation of the anti-angiogenic potential of flavonoids within the clinical studies is not frequently discussed and is still of significant scientific interest.
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- Alena Liskova
- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar, Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha, 24144, Qatar
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar, Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha, 24144, Qatar
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar, Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha, 24144, Qatar
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- Department of Natural Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava, Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Education, Catholic University in Ruzomberok, Ruzomberok, Slovakia
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- Department of Medical Biology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01, Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Weill Cornell Medicine in Qatar, Education City, Qatar Foundation, Doha, 24144, Qatar.
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Policlinico GB Rossi, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Central University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA), Oviedo, Spain
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University and University Hospital, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- 2nd Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Pekarska 53, 656 91, Brno, Czech Republic. .,St. Anne's University Hospital, Brno, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Medical Biology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, 036 01, Martin, Slovakia.
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Zhou Q, Wang K, Dou J, Cao F, Liu F, Yuan H, Mu M, Xu J, Zhang D, Li X, Tian J, Yu J, Liang P. Theranostic liposomes as nanodelivered chemotherapeutics enhanced the microwave ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2019; 14:2151-2167. [PMID: 31411535 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2018-0424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Aim: This study aimed to develop indocyanine green- and doxorubicin-loaded liposomes (DILPs) as theranostic nanoplatform for the detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and as an efficient chemotherapeutic to enhance microwave ablation. Materials & methods: DILPs were synthesized and thoroughly characterized. Biocompatibility, tumor uptake and accumulation, and synergistic ablation-chemotherapeutic efficiency were systematically explored in them. In addition, human HCC surgical samples were used to test the affinity of DILPs for HCC. Results: The combination of microwave ablation and DILPs enhanced the ablation efficiency of HCC with apparent tumor inhibition. DILPs exhibited excellent diagnostic ability and could detect 2.5-mm HCC lesions via optoacoustic tomography imaging. DILPs had better affinity for human HCC surgical samples compared with normal liver tissue. Conclusion: Theranostic DILPs could serve as promising nanoparticles for treatment and management of HCC in the clinic.
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- Qunfang Zhou
- Department of Interventional Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China.,Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- Department of Interventional Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Department of Interventional Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Department of Interventional Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Department of Interventional Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Department of Interventional Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- Department of Interventional Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China
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- Department of Interventional Ultrasound, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, PR China
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Metwaly HA, El-Gayar AM, El-Shishtawy MM. Inhibition of the signaling pathway of syndecan-1 by synstatin: A promising anti-integrin inhibitor of angiogenesis and proliferation in HCC in rats. Arch Biochem Biophys 2018; 652:50-58. [PMID: 29928859 DOI: 10.1016/j.abb.2018.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2018] [Revised: 05/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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AIM OF WORK The study was conducted for evaluation of the antitumor activity of SSTN92-119 against HCC induced by thioacetamide in rats. METHODS Sixty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into four equal groups: Control, SSTN92-119, HCC, and HCC + SSTN92-119. Liver function tests were measured in serum. Liver homogenate was used for determination of: i) integrinαѴβ3 (ITGαѴβ3), insulin like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) and alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels by ELISA, ii) syndecan-1 (CD-138), IGF-1R and VEGF genes expressions by qRT-PCR, iii) MDA, NO, GSH concentrations and SOD activity. Histopathological and immunohistochemical examination of liver tissue was performed. RESULTS SSTN92-119 decreased HCC-induced elevation in ALT, AST, ALP and GGT activities and reversed HCC-induced reduction in total protein and albumin concentrations significantly. SSTN92-119 significantly elevated hepatic SOD and GSH and reduced both NO and MDA levels. Protein levels of ITGαѴβ3, IGF-1R, VEGF, FGF-2 and AFP were decreased in HCC- SSTN92-119 group as well as gene expression of CD-138, IGF-1R and VEGF compared with HCC group. CONCLUSIONS SSTN92-119 down regulates ITGαѴβ3 receptor and subsequently reduces the activation of angiogenic growth factors VEGF and FGF-2. Therefore, SSTN92-119 is becoming a promising anti-integrin αѴβ3 that inhibits angiogenesis and proliferation in HCC.
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- Heba A Metwaly
- Dept. of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt; Dept. of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Delta University for Science & Technology, International Costal Road, Gamasa City, Mansoura, Dakhliya, Egypt
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- Dept. of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt
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- Dept. of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, 35516, Egypt.
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