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Siddique R, Thangavelu L, S R, Almalki WH, Kazmi I, Kumar A, Mahajan S, Kalra H, Alzarea SI, Pant K. lncRNAs and cyclin-dependent kinases: Unveiling their critical roles in cancer progression. Pathol Res Pract 2024; 258:155333. [PMID: 38723325 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2024.155333] [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: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
Abstract
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a diverse class of RNA molecules that do not code for proteins but play critical roles in gene regulation. One such role involves the modulation of cell cycle progression and proliferation through interactions with cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), key regulators of cell division. Dysregulation of CDK activity is a hallmark of cancer, contributing to uncontrolled cell growth and tumor formation. These lncRNA-CDK interactions are part of a complex network of molecular mechanisms underlying cancer pathogenesis, involving various signaling pathways and regulatory circuits. Understanding the interplay between lncRNAs, CDKs, and cancer biology holds promise for developing novel therapeutic strategies targeting these molecular targets for more effective cancer treatment. Furthermore, targeting CDKs, key cell cycle progression and proliferation regulators, offers another avenue for disrupting cancer pathways and overcoming drug resistance. This can open new possibilities for individualized treatment plans and focused therapeutic interventions.
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- Raihan Siddique
- School of Pharmacy, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Mahal Road, Jagatpura, Jaipur, India
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology and Genetics, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, 21589, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303012, India
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- Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab 140417, India
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- Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh 174103, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, 72341, Sakaka, Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia
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- Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Clement Town, Dehradun 248002, India; Graphic Era Hill University, Clement Town, Dehradun 248002, India
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Chong LH, Yip AK, Farm HJ, Mahmoud LN, Zeng Y, Chiam KH. The role of cell-matrix adhesion and cell migration in breast tumor growth and progression. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 12:1339251. [PMID: 38374894 PMCID: PMC10875056 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2024.1339251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
Abstract
During breast cancer progression, there is typically increased collagen deposition resulting in elevated extracellular matrix rigidity. This results in changes to cell-matrix adhesion and cell migration, impacting processes such as the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and metastasis. We aim to investigate the roles of cell-matrix adhesion and cell migration on breast tumor growth and progression by studying the impacts of different types of extracellular matrices and their rigidities. We embedded MCF7 spheroids within three-dimensional (3D) collagen matrices and agarose matrices. MCF7 cells adhere to collagen but not agarose. Contrasting the results between these two matrices allows us to infer the role of cell-matrix adhesion. We found that MCF7 spheroids exhibited the fastest growth rate when embedded in a collagen matrix with a rigidity of 5.1 kPa (0.5 mg/mL collagen), whereas, for the agarose matrix, the rigidity for the fastest growth rate is 15 kPa (1.0% agarose) instead. This discrepancy is attributable to the presence of cell adhesion molecules in the collagen matrix, which initiates collagen matrix remodeling and facilitates cell migration from the tumor through the EMT. As breast tumors do not adhere to agarose matrices, it is suitable to simulate the cell-cell interactions during the early stage of breast tumor growth. We conducted further analysis to characterize the stresses exerted by the expanding spheroid on the agarose matrix. We identified two distinct MCF7 cell populations, namely, those that are non-dividing and those that are dividing, which exerted low and high expansion stresses on the agarose matrix, respectively. We confirmed this using Western blot which showed the upregulation of proliferating cell nuclear antigen, a proliferation marker, in spheroids grown in the 1.0% agarose (≈13 kPa). By treating the embedded MCF7 spheroids with an inhibitor or activator of myosin contractility, we showed that the optimum spheroids' growth can be increased or decreased, respectively. This finding suggests that tumor growth in the early stage, where cell-cell interaction is more prominent, is determined by actomyosin tension, which alters cell rounding pressure during cell division. However, when breast tumors begin generating collagen into the surrounding matrix, collagen remodeling triggers EMT to promote cell migration and invasion, ultimately leading to metastasis.
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- Lor Huai Chong
- Bioinformatics Institute, ASTAR, Singapore, Singapore
- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Bioinformatics Institute, ASTAR, Singapore, Singapore
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- Bioinformatics Institute, ASTAR, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University, Helwan, Cairo, Egypt
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- Bioinformatics Institute, ASTAR, Singapore, Singapore
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Zornić S, Simović Marković B, Franich AA, Janjić GV, Jadranin MB, Avdalović J, Rajković S, Živković MD, Arsenijević NN, Radosavljević GD, Pantić J. Characterization, modes of interactions with DNA/BSA biomolecules and anti-tumor activity of newly synthesized dinuclear platinum(II) complexes with pyridazine bridging ligand. J Biol Inorg Chem 2024; 29:51-73. [PMID: 38099936 DOI: 10.1007/s00775-023-02030-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
Abstract
Platinum-based drugs are widely recognized efficient anti-tumor agents, but faced with multiple undesirable effects. Here, four dinuclear platinum(II) complexes, [{Pt(1,2-pn)Cl}2(μ-pydz)]Cl2 (C1), [{Pt(ibn)Cl}2(μ-pydz)]Cl2 (C2), [{Pt(1,3-pn)Cl}2(μ-pydz)]Cl2 (C3) and [{Pt(1,3-pnd)Cl}2(μ-pydz)]Cl2 (C4), were designed (pydz is pyridazine, 1,2-pn is ( ±)-1,2-propylenediamine, ibn is 1,2-diamino-2-methylpropane, 1,3-pn is 1,3-propylenediamine, and 1,3-pnd is 1,3-pentanediamine). Interactions and binding ability of C1-C4 complexes with calf thymus DNA (CT-DNA) has been monitored by viscosity measurements, UV-Vis, fluorescence emission spectroscopy and molecular docking. Binding affinities of C1-C4 complexes to the bovine serum albumin (BSA) has been monitored by fluorescence emission spectroscopy. The tested complexes exhibit variable cytotoxicity toward different mouse and human tumor cell lines. C2 shows the most potent cytotoxicity, especially against mouse (4T1) and human (MDA-MD468) breast cancer cells in the dose- and time-dependent manner. C2 induces 4T1 and MDA-MD468 cells apoptosis, further documented by the accumulation of cells at sub-G1 phase of cell cycle and increase of executive caspase 3 and caspase 9 levels in 4T1 cells. C2 exhibits anti-proliferative effect through the reduction of cyclin D3 and cyclin E expression and elevation of inhibitor p27 level. Also, C2 downregulates c-Myc and phosphorylated AKT, oncogenes involved in the control of tumor cell proliferation and death. In order to measure the amount of platinum(II) complexes taken up by the cells, the cellular platinum content were quantified. However, C2 failed to inhibit mouse breast cancer growth in vivo. Chemical modifications of tested platinum(II) complexes might be a valuable approach for the improvement of their anti-tumor activity, especially effects in vivo.
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- Sanja Zornić
- Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
- Department of Microbiology, University Clinical Center Kragujevac, Zmaj Jovina 30, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoševa 12, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, Radoja Domanovića 12, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia
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- Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia.
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- Center for Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovića 69, 34000, Kragujevac, Serbia.
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Xiao Y, Dong J. Coming of Age: Targeting Cyclin K in Cancers. Cells 2023; 12:2044. [PMID: 37626854 PMCID: PMC10453554 DOI: 10.3390/cells12162044] [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: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) play versatile roles in promoting the hallmarks of cancer. Therefore, cyclins and CDKs have been widely studied and targeted in cancer treatment, with four CDK4/6 inhibitors being approved by the FDA and many other inhibitors being examined in clinical trials. The specific purpose of this review is to delineate the role and therapeutic potential of Cyclin K in cancers. Studies have shown that Cyclin K regulates many essential biological processes, including the DNA damage response, mitosis, and pre-replicative complex assembly, and is critical in both cancer cell growth and therapeutic resistance. Importantly, the druggability of Cyclin K has been demonstrated in an increasing number of studies that identify novel opportunities for its use in cancer treatment. This review first introduces the basic features and translational value of human cyclins and CDKs. Next, the discovery, phosphorylation targets, and related functional significance of Cyclin K-CDK12/13 complexes in cancer are detailed. This review then provides a summary of current Cyclin K-associated cancer studies, with an emphasis on the available Cyclin K-targeting drugs. Finally, the current knowledge gaps regarding the potential of Cyclin K in cancers are discussed, along with interesting directions for future investigation.
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- Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA;
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Lin R, Yang J, Liu T, Wang M, Ke C, Luo C, Lin J, Li J, Lin H. Discovery of HyT-Based Degraders of CDK9-Cyclin T1 Complex. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202300769. [PMID: 37349855 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202300769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Direct modulation of the non-kinase functions of cyclin and CDK-cyclin complexes poses challenges. We utilize hydrophobic tag (HyT) based small-molecule degraders induced degradation of cyclin T1 and its corresponding kinase partner CDK9. LL-CDK9-12 demonstrated the most potent and selective degradation ability, with DC50 values of 0.362 μM against CDK9 and 0.680 μM against cyclin T1. In prostate cancer cells, LL-CDK9-12 showed enhanced anti-proliferative activity than its parental molecule SNS032 and LL-K9-3, the previous reported CDK9-cyclin T1 degrader. Moreover, LL-CDK9-12 suppressed the downstream signaling of CDK9 and AR efficiently. Altogether, LL-CDK9-12 was an effective dual degrader of CDK9-cyclin T1 and helped study the unknown function of CDK9-cyclin T1. These results suggest that HyT-based degraders could be used as a strategy to induce the degradation of protein complexes, providing insights for the design of protein complexes' degraders.
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- Rongkun Lin
- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, China
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- Biomedical Research Center of South China, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- National and Local United Engineering Research Center of Industrial Microbiology and Fermentation Technology, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, Fujian, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, China
- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Zhongshan Institute for Drug Discovery, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan, 528437, China
- Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310024, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Drug Research, Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201203, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Biomedical Research Center of South China, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, 350117, China
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Avellino A, Peng CH, Lin MD. Cell Cycle Regulation by NF-YC in Drosophila Eye Imaginal Disc: Implications for Synchronization in the Non-Proliferative Region. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12203. [PMID: 37569581 PMCID: PMC10418845 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512203] [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: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Cell cycle progression during development is meticulously coordinated with differentiation. This is particularly evident in the Drosophila 3rd instar eye imaginal disc, where the cell cycle is synchronized and arrests at the G1 phase in the non-proliferative region (NPR), setting the stage for photoreceptor cell differentiation. Here, we identify the transcription factor Nuclear Factor-YC (NF-YC) as a crucial player in this finely tuned progression, elucidating its specific role in the synchronized movement of the morphogenetic furrow. Depletion of NF-YC leads to extended expression of Cyclin A (CycA) and Cyclin B (CycB) from the FMW to the NPR. Notably, NF-YC knockdown resulted in decreased expression of Eyes absent (Eya) but did not affect Decapentaplegic (Dpp) and Hedgehog (Hh). Our findings highlight the role of NF-YC in restricting the expression of CycA and CycB in the NPR, thereby facilitating cell-cycle synchronization. Moreover, we identify the transcriptional cofactor Eya as a downstream target of NF-YC, revealing a new regulatory pathway in Drosophila eye development. This study expands our understanding of NF-YC's role from cell cycle control to encompass developmental processes.
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- Anthony Avellino
- Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu Chi University, 701 Zhongyang Rd., Sec. 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan;
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, 707 Zhongyang Rd., Sec. 3, Hualien 97002, Taiwan;
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, 701 Zhongyang Rd., Sec. 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu Chi University, 701 Zhongyang Rd., Sec. 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan;
- Institute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, 701 Zhongyang Rd., Sec. 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
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Al-Hetty HRAK, Abdulameer SJ, Alkubaisy SA, Zaid SA, Jalil AT, Jasim IK. STAT3 signaling in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a candidate therapeutic target. Pathol Res Pract 2023; 245:154425. [PMID: 37019018 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
Abstract
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly aggressive cancer with a poor prognosis which is lethal in over 90% of cases despite the standard therapies. Mainly activated by Janus kinase 2 (JAK2), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) is a key transcription factor, capable of exerting the expression of multitude of genes involved in survival. Moreover, STAT3 activity is regulated by the interleukin 28 receptor α (IL28RA) and glutathione s-transferase mu-3 (GSTM3), up-regulation of both contributes to the invasiveness of pancreatic cancer cells. In this regard, STAT3 overactivity has an important pathogenic role in the development of PDAC as it is associated with enhanced cell proliferation, survival, angiogenesis, and metastasis. STAT3-associated expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and matrix metalloproteinase 3 and 9 are implicated in the angiogenic and metastatic behavior of the PDAC. Multitude of evidence underline the protective role of STAT3 inhibition against PDAC both in cell cultures and in tumor grafts. However, specific inhibition of STAT3 was not feasible until recently, when a selective potent chemical STAT3 inhibitor, termed N4, were developed and it turned out to be highly effective against PDAC in vitro, as well as in vivo. This review aims to discuss the most recent advances in our understanding of STAT3 role in the pathogenesis of PDAC and its therapeutic applications.
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Opacka A, Żuryń A, Krajewski A, Mikołajczyk K. The role of cyclin Y in normal and pathological cells. Cell Cycle 2023; 22:859-869. [PMID: 36576166 PMCID: PMC10054165 DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2022.2162668] [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: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Abstract
The family protein of cyclins, as well as cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) cooperating with them, are broadly researched, as a matter of their dysfunction may lead to tumor transformation. Cyclins are defined as key regulators that have a controlling function of the mammalian nuclear cell divides. Cyclin Y (CCNY) is a recently characterized member of the cyclin family and was first identified from the human testis cDNA library. It is an actin-binding protein acting through decreased actin dynamics at a steady state and during glycine-induced long-term potentiation (LTP) and involves the inhibition of cofilin activation. What is more, CCNY is a positive regulatory subunit of the CDK14/PFTK1 complexes affected by the activation of the Wnt signaling pathway in the G2/M phase by recruiting CDK14/PFTK1 to the plasma membrane and promoting phosphorylation of LRP6. The expression of CCNY has been significantly mentioned within the cell migration and invasion activity both in vivo and in vitro. The aim of this review is evaluation of the expression of CCNY in the physiology processes and compare the expression of this protein in cancer cells, taking into account the impact of the level of expression on tumor progression.
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- Aleksandra Opacka
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Wu Y, Terekhanova NV, Caravan W, Naser Al Deen N, Lal P, Chen S, Mo CK, Cao S, Li Y, Karpova A, Liu R, Zhao Y, Shinkle A, Strunilin I, Weimholt C, Sato K, Yao L, Serasanambati M, Yang X, Wyczalkowski M, Zhu H, Zhou DC, Jayasinghe RG, Mendez D, Wendl MC, Clark D, Newton C, Ruan Y, Reimers MA, Pachynski RK, Kinsinger C, Jewell S, Chan DW, Zhang H, Chaudhuri AA, Chheda MG, Humphreys BD, Mesri M, Rodriguez H, Hsieh JJ, Ding L, Chen F. Epigenetic and transcriptomic characterization reveals progression markers and essential pathways in clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Nat Commun 2023; 14:1681. [PMID: 36973268 PMCID: PMC10042888 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-37211-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Identifying tumor-cell-specific markers and elucidating their epigenetic regulation and spatial heterogeneity provides mechanistic insights into cancer etiology. Here, we perform snRNA-seq and snATAC-seq in 34 and 28 human clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) specimens, respectively, with matched bulk proteogenomics data. By identifying 20 tumor-specific markers through a multi-omics tiered approach, we reveal an association between higher ceruloplasmin (CP) expression and reduced survival. CP knockdown, combined with spatial transcriptomics, suggests a role for CP in regulating hyalinized stroma and tumor-stroma interactions in ccRCC. Intratumoral heterogeneity analysis portrays tumor cell-intrinsic inflammation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) as two distinguishing features of tumor subpopulations. Finally, BAP1 mutations are associated with widespread reduction of chromatin accessibility, while PBRM1 mutations generally increase accessibility, with the former affecting five times more accessible peaks than the latter. These integrated analyses reveal the cellular architecture of ccRCC, providing insights into key markers and pathways in ccRCC tumorigenesis.
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- Yige Wu
- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA
- Department of Genetics, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63130, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21231, USA
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- The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, 10 Discovery Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Office of Cancer Clinical Proteomics Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Van Andel Institutes, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21231, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21231, USA
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- Department of Genetics, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
- Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Office of Cancer Clinical Proteomics Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Office of Cancer Clinical Proteomics Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
- McDonnell Genome Institute, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA.
- Department of Genetics, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
- Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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- Oncology Division, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
- Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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Nagare S, Lokhande KB, Swamy KV. Docking and simulation studies on cyclin D/CDK4 complex for targeting cell cycle arrest in cancer using flavanone and its congener. J Mol Model 2023; 29:90. [PMID: 36881272 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-023-05496-6] [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: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Flavanone compounds are naturally occurring phytochemicals present in most of citrus fruits reported to be a potential anticancer moiety as it majorly participates in the inhibition of the cell cycle, apoptosis, and angiogenesis. Because of poor bioavailability, natural flavanones were not used as therapeutic targets so flavanone congeners were prepared by modifying at B-functional group using compound libraries such as PubChem Database. Cyclin-dependent kinase is primarily activating the cell cycle and potentiating the M phase, in order to control the cell cycle in cancer cyclin-dependent pathway was targeted and potential cyclin D/CDK4 receptor protein was retrieved from Protein Data Bank (PDBID:2W9Z). The binding site was determined using FlexX docking. Flavanone and its congeners were docked against the 2W9Z receptor protein with the docking software FlexX. For validation of docking results, molecular dynamics simulations of the best-fitting molecule were carried out using Desmond Package. Noncovalent interactions like hydrogen bonds, electrostatic interaction, and Van der walls potentials for stable conformations were calculated. Thus, upon docking and molecular dynamics studies, we discovered the potential flavanone derivatives such as Flavanone 20, Flavanone 25, and Flavanone 29, will become a potential drug target in controlling cell cycle arrest and may become a futuristic candidate in targeting cancer.
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- Sagar Nagare
- School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, D.Y. Patil Deemed to Be University, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400614.,Bioinformatics Research Laboratory, Dr. D.Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Tathawade Campus, Tathawade, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 411033
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- Bioinformatics Research Laboratory, Dr. D.Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Tathawade Campus, Tathawade, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 411033.,Translational Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics Research Lab, Department of Life Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP, 201314, India
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- Bioinformatics and Drug Discovery Group, MIT School of Bioengineering Science and Research, MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Pune, Maharashtra, India, 412201.
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Selvaraj C. Therapeutic targets in cancer treatment: Cell cycle proteins. ADVANCES IN PROTEIN CHEMISTRY AND STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY 2023; 135:313-342. [PMID: 37061336 DOI: 10.1016/bs.apcsb.2023.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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Cancer has been linked to the uncontrolled proliferation of cells and the overexpression of cell-cycle genes. The cell cycle machinery plays a crucial role in the regulation of the apoptosis to mitosis to growth phase progression. The mechanisms of the cell cycle also play an important role in preventing DNA damage. There are multiple members of the protein kinase family that are involved in the activities of the cell cycle. Essential cyclins effectively regulate cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), which are themselves adversely regulated by naturally occurring CDK inhibitors. Despite the fact that various compounds can effectively block the cell cycle kinases and being investigated for their potential to fight cancer. This chapter explains the detail of cell cycle and checkpoint regulators, that are crucial to the malignant cellular process. The known CDKs inhibitors and their mechanism of action in various cancers have also been addressed as a step toward the development of a possibly novel technique for the design of new drugs against cell cycle kinase proteins.
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- Chandrabose Selvaraj
- Center for Transdisciplinary Research, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Geng S, Paul F, Kowalczyk I, Raimundo S, Sporbert A, Mamo TM, Hammes A. Balancing WNT signalling in early forebrain development: The role of LRP4 as a modulator of LRP6 function. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1173688. [PMID: 37091972 PMCID: PMC10119419 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1173688] [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: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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The specification of the forebrain relies on the precise regulation of WNT/ß-catenin signalling to support neuronal progenitor cell expansion, patterning, and morphogenesis. Imbalances in WNT signalling activity in the early neuroepithelium lead to congenital disorders, such as neural tube defects (NTDs). LDL receptor-related protein (LRP) family members, including the well-studied receptors LRP5 and LRP6, play critical roles in modulating WNT signalling capacity through tightly regulated interactions with their co-receptor Frizzled, WNT ligands, inhibitors and intracellular WNT pathway components. However, little is known about the function of LRP4 as a potential modulator of WNT signalling in the central nervous system. In this study, we investigated the role of LRP4 in the regulation of WNT signalling during early mouse forebrain development. Our results demonstrate that LRP4 can modulate LRP5- and LRP6-mediated WNT signalling in the developing forebrain prior to the onset of neurogenesis at embryonic stage 9.5 and is therefore essential for accurate neural tube morphogenesis. Specifically, LRP4 functions as a genetic modifier for impaired mitotic activity and forebrain hypoplasia, but not for NTDs in LRP6-deficient mutants. In vivo and in vitro data provide evidence that LRP4 is a key player in fine-tuning WNT signalling capacity and mitotic activity of mouse neuronal progenitors and of human retinal pigment epithelial (hTERT RPE-1) cells. Our data demonstrate the crucial roles of LRP4 and LRP6 in regulating WNT signalling and forebrain development and highlight the need to consider the interaction between different signalling pathways to understand the underlying mechanisms of disease. The findings have significant implications for our mechanistic understanding of how LRPs participate in controlling WNT signalling.
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- Shuang Geng
- Neuroscience, Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), Berlin, Germany
- Institute for Biology, Free University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Neuroscience, Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), Berlin, Germany
- Institute for Biology, Free University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Neuroscience, Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), Berlin, Germany
- Institute for Biology, Free University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Advanced Light Microscopy Technology Platform, Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), Berlin, Germany
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- Advanced Light Microscopy Technology Platform, Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), Berlin, Germany
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- Neuroscience, Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), Berlin, Germany
- *Correspondence: Tamrat Meshka Mamo, ; Annette Hammes,
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- Neuroscience, Max-Delbrück-Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), Berlin, Germany
- *Correspondence: Tamrat Meshka Mamo, ; Annette Hammes,
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Patra D, Bhavya K, Ramprasad P, Kalia M, Pal D. Anti-cancer drug molecules targeting cancer cell cycle and proliferation. ADVANCES IN PROTEIN CHEMISTRY AND STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY 2023; 135:343-395. [PMID: 37061337 DOI: 10.1016/bs.apcsb.2022.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Cancer, a vicious clinical burden that potentiates maximum fatality for humankind, arises due to unregulated excessive cell division and proliferation through an eccentric expression of cell cycle regulator proteins. A set of evolutionarily conserved machinery controls the cell cycle in an extremely precise manner so that a cell that went through the cycle can produce a genetically identical copy. To achieve perfection, several checkpoints were placed in the cycle for surveillance; so, errors during the division were rectified by the repair strategies. However, irreparable damage leads to exit from the cell cycle and induces programmed cell death. In comparison to a normal cell, cancer cells facilitate the constitutive activation of many dormant proteins and impede negative regulators of the checkpoint. Extensive studies in the last few decades on cell division and proliferation of cancer cells elucidate the molecular mechanism of the cell-cycle regulators that are often targeted for the development of anti-cancer therapy. Each phase of the cell cycle has been regulated by a unique set of proteins including master regulators Cyclins, and CDKs, along with the accessory proteins such as CKI, Cdc25, error-responsive proteins, and various kinase proteins mainly WEE1 kinases, Polo-like kinases, and Aurora kinases that control cell division. Here in this chapter, we have analytically discussed the role of cell cycle regulators and proliferation factors in cancer progression and the rationale of using various cell cycle-targeting drug molecules as anti-cancer therapy.
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- Debarun Patra
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab, India.
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Significance of Identifying Key Genes Involved in HBV-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma for Primary Care Surveillance of Patients with Cirrhosis. Genes (Basel) 2022; 13:genes13122331. [PMID: 36553600 PMCID: PMC9778294 DOI: 10.3390/genes13122331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Cirrhosis is frequently the final stage of disease preceding the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and is one of the risk factors for HCC. Preventive surveillance for early HCC in patients with cirrhosis is advantageous for achieving early HCC prevention and diagnosis, thereby enhancing patient prognosis and reducing mortality. However, there is no highly sensitive diagnostic marker for the clinical surveillance of HCC in patients with cirrhosis, which significantly restricts its use in primary care for HCC. To increase the accuracy of illness diagnosis, the study of the effective and sensitive genetic biomarkers involved in HCC incidence is crucial. In this study, a set of 120 significantly differentially expressed genes (DEGs) was identified in the GSE121248 dataset. A protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed among the DEGs, and Cytoscape was used to extract hub genes from the network. In TCGA database, the expression levels, correlation analysis, and predictive performance of hub genes were validated. In total, 15 hub genes showed increased expression, and their positive correlation ranged from 0.80 to 0.90, suggesting they may be involved in the same signaling pathway governing HBV-related HCC. The GSE10143, GSE25097, GSE54236, and GSE17548 datasets were used to investigate the expression pattern of these hub genes in the progression from cirrhosis to HCC. Using Cox regression analysis, a prediction model was then developed. The ROC curves, DCA, and calibration analysis demonstrated the superior disease prediction accuracy of this model. In addition, using proteomic analysis, we investigated whether these key hub genes interact with the HBV-encoded oncogene X protein (HBx), the oncogenic protein in HCC. We constructed stable HBx-expressing LO2-HBx and Huh-7-HBx cell lines. Co-immunoprecipitation coupled with mass spectrometry (Co-IP/MS) results demonstrated that CDK1, RRM2, ANLN, and HMMR interacted specifically with HBx in both cell models. Importantly, we investigated 15 potential key genes (CCNB1, CDK1, BUB1B, ECT2, RACGAP1, ANLN, PBK, TOP2A, ASPM, RRM2, NEK2, PRC1, SPP1, HMMR, and DTL) participating in the transformation process of HBV infection to HCC, of which 4 hub genes (CDK1, RRM2, ANLN, and HMMR) probably serve as potential oncogenic HBx downstream target molecules. All these findings of our study provided valuable research direction for the diagnostic gene detection of HBV-related HCC in primary care surveillance for HCC in patients with cirrhosis.
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Izuegbuna OO. Polyphenols: Chemoprevention and therapeutic potentials in hematological malignancies. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1008893. [PMID: 36386899 PMCID: PMC9643866 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1008893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Polyphenols are one of the largest plant-derived natural product and they play an important role in plants' defense as well as in human health and disease. A number of them are pleiotropic molecules and have been shown to regulate signaling pathways, immune response and cell growth and proliferation which all play a role in cancer development. Hematological malignancies on the other hand, are cancers of the blood. While current therapies are efficacious, they are usually expensive and with unwanted side effects. Thus, the search for newer less toxic agents. Polyphenols have been reported to possess antineoplastic properties which include cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis via multiple mechanisms. They also have immunomodulatory activities where they enhance T cell activation and suppress regulatory T cells. They carry out these actions through such pathways as PI3K/Akt/mTOR and the kynurenine. They can also reverse cancer resistance to chemotherapy agents. In this review, i look at some of the molecular mechanism of action of polyphenols and their potential roles as therapeutic agents in hematological malignancies. Here i discuss their anti-proliferative and anti-neoplastic activities especially their abilities modulate signaling pathways as well as immune response in hematological malignancies. I also looked at clinical studies done mainly in the last 10-15 years on various polyphenol combination and how they enhance synergism. I recommend that further preclinical and clinical studies be carried out to ensure safety and efficacy before polyphenol therapies be officially moved to the clinics.
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- Ogochukwu O. Izuegbuna
- Department of Haematology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
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Onyiba CI, Scarlett CJ, Weidenhofer J. The Mechanistic Roles of Sirtuins in Breast and Prostate Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14205118. [PMID: 36291902 PMCID: PMC9600935 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14205118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Simple Summary There are diverse reports of the dual role of sirtuin genes and proteins in breast and prostate cancers. This review discusses the current information on the tumor promotion or suppression roles of SIRT1–7 in breast and prostate cancers. Precisely, we highlight that sirtuins regulate various proteins implicated in proliferation, apoptosis, autophagy, chemoresistance, invasion, migration, and metastasis of both breast and prostate cancer. We also provide evidence of the direct regulation of sirtuins by miRNAs, highlighting the consequences of this regulation in breast and prostate cancer. Overall, this review reveals the potential value of sirtuins as biomarkers and/or targets for improved treatment of breast and prostate cancers. Abstract Mammalian sirtuins (SIRT1–7) are involved in a myriad of cellular processes, including apoptosis, proliferation, differentiation, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, aging, DNA repair, senescence, viability, survival, and stress response. In this review, we discuss the current information on the mechanistic roles of SIRT1–7 and their downstream effects (tumor promotion or suppression) in cancers of the breast and prostate. Specifically, we highlight the involvement of sirtuins in the regulation of various proteins implicated in proliferation, apoptosis, autophagy, chemoresistance, invasion, migration, and metastasis of breast and prostate cancer. Additionally, we highlight the available information regarding SIRT1–7 regulation by miRNAs, laying much emphasis on the consequences in the progression of breast and prostate cancer.
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- Cosmos Ifeanyi Onyiba
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, NSW 2258, Australia
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- School of Environmental and Life Sciences, College of Engineering, Science and Environment, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, NSW 2258, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, NSW 2258, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia
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Dulińska-Litewka J, Felkle D, Dykas K, Handziuk Z, Krzysztofik M, Gąsiorkiewicz B. The role of cyclins in the development and progression of prostate cancer. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 155:113742. [PMID: 36179490 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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The role of cyclins in hormone-dependent neoplasms is crucial in the development of the disease that is resistant to first-line therapy, as the example of breast cancer shows. However, in prostate cancer, cyclins are studied to a lesser extent. There are some well-described molecular pathways, including cyclins A1 and D1 signaling, however the role of other cyclins, e.g., D2, D3, E, and H, still requires further investigation. Recent studies indicate that cyclins regulate various cellular processes, not only the cell cycle. Furthermore, they remain in cross-talk with many other signaling pathways, e.g., MAPK/ERK, PI3K/Akt, and Notch. The androgen signaling axis, which is pivotal in prostate cancer progression, interferes with cyclin pathways at many levels. This article summarizes current knowledge on the influence of cyclins on prostate cancer progression by describing interactions between the androgen receptor and cyclins, as well as mechanisms underlying the development of resistance to currently used therapies.
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- Joanna Dulińska-Litewka
- Chair of Medical Biochemistry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Krakow, Mikołaja Kopernika Street 7C, Poland.
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- Chair of Medical Biochemistry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Krakow, Mikołaja Kopernika Street 7C, Poland
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- Chair of Medical Biochemistry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Krakow, Mikołaja Kopernika Street 7C, Poland
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- Chair of Medical Biochemistry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Krakow, Mikołaja Kopernika Street 7C, Poland
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- Chair of Medical Biochemistry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Krakow, Mikołaja Kopernika Street 7C, Poland
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- Chair of Medical Biochemistry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-034 Krakow, Mikołaja Kopernika Street 7C, Poland
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Kusumastuti R, Kumagai Y, Ishihara S, Enomoto A, Murakami T, Yasuda M, Haga H. Mammaglobin 1 mediates progression of trastuzumab-resistant breast cancer cells through regulation of cyclins and NF-κB. FEBS Open Bio 2022; 12:1797-1813. [PMID: 35945910 PMCID: PMC9527592 DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.13468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Overexpression of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) in various cancers is correlated with poor patient survival. Trastuzumab, a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody against HER2, has been considered to be a first-line therapy for HER2-positive breast cancer patients, but its usefulness is limited by the development of resistance. In this study, we established resistant cells by long-term treatment with trastuzumab. These cells showed higher proliferation, invasion, and migration abilities than the wild-type cells. Mammaglobin 1 (MGB1), cyclin D1, E1, A2, and phosphorylated NF-κB (p-p65) were upregulated in resistant cells. These proteins regulate cell proliferation, migration, and invasion of resistant cells. Depletion of MGB1 decreased cyclin and p-p65 expression. Cyclin D1 and A2, but not E1 expression, were affected by p-p65 downregulation. In summary, our results indicate that MGB1 expression is increased in breast cancer cells that have gained resistance to trastuzumab, and suggest that MGB1 promotes aggressiveness through cyclin and NF-κB regulation.
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- Ratih Kusumastuti
- Division of Life Science, Graduate School of Life ScienceHokkaido UniversitySapporoJapan
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- Division of Life Science, Graduate School of Life ScienceHokkaido UniversitySapporoJapan
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- Department of Advanced Transdisciplinary Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Life ScienceHokkaido UniversitySapporoJapan
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- Department of PathologyNagoya University Graduate School of MedicineNagoyaJapan
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- Department of Oral Pathobiological Science, Graduate School of Dental MedicineHokkaido UniversitySapporoJapan
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- Department of Advanced Transdisciplinary Sciences, Faculty of Advanced Life ScienceHokkaido UniversitySapporoJapan
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Jolkinolide B induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in MKN45 gastric cancer cells and inhibits xenograft tumor growth in vivo. Biosci Rep 2022; 42:231399. [PMID: 35674158 PMCID: PMC9245080 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20220341] [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: 03/05/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Gastric cancer is one of the most common digestive carcinomas throughout the world and represents high mortality. There is an urgent quest for seeking a novel and efficient antigastric cancer drug. Euphorbia fischeriana Steud had long been used as a traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of cancer. According to the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine, its antitumor mechanism is ‘to combat poison with poison’. However, its effective material foundation of it is still ambiguous. In our previous work, we studied the chemical constituents of E. fischeriana Steud. Jolkinolide B (JB) is an ent-abietane-type diterpenoid we isolated from it. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the antigastric effect and mechanism of JB. Results revealed that JB could suppress the proliferation of MKN45 cells in vitro and inhibit MKN45 xenograft tumor growth in nude mice in vivo. We further investigated its anticancer mechanism. On the one hand, JB caused DNA damage in gastric cancer MKN45 cells and induced the S cycle arrest by activating the ATR-CHK1-CDC25A-Cdk2 signaling pathway, On the other hand, JB induced MKN45 cells apoptosis through the mitochondrial pathway, and ultimately effectively inhibited the growth of gastric cancer cells. These results suggest that JB appears to be a promising candidate drug with antigastric cancer activity and warrants further research.
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Holland DO, Gotea V, Fedkenheuer K, Jaiswal SK, Baugher C, Tan H, Fedkenheuer M, Elnitski L. Characterization and clustering of kinase isoform expression in metastatic melanoma. PLoS Comput Biol 2022; 18:e1010065. [PMID: 35560144 PMCID: PMC9132324 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1010065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Mutations to the human kinome are known to play causal roles in cancer. The kinome regulates numerous cell processes including growth, proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. In addition to aberrant expression, aberrant alternative splicing of cancer-driver genes is receiving increased attention as it could lead to loss or gain of functional domains, altering a kinase's downstream impact. The present study quantifies changes in gene expression and isoform ratios in the kinome of metastatic melanoma cells relative to primary tumors. We contrast 538 total kinases and 3,040 known kinase isoforms between 103 primary tumor and 367 metastatic samples from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). We find strong evidence of differential expression (DE) at the gene level in 123 kinases (23%). Additionally, of the 468 kinases with alternative isoforms, 60 (13%) had significant difference in isoform ratios (DIR). Notably, DE and DIR have little correlation; for instance, although DE highlights enrichment in receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs), DIR identifies altered splicing in non-receptor tyrosine kinases (nRTKs). Using exon junction mapping, we identify five examples of splicing events favored in metastatic samples. We demonstrate differential apoptosis and protein localization between SLK isoforms in metastatic melanoma. We cluster isoform expression data and identify subgroups that correlate with genomic subtypes and anatomic tumor locations. Notably, distinct DE and DIR patterns separate samples with BRAF hotspot mutations and (N/K/H)RAS hotspot mutations, the latter of which lacks effective kinase inhibitor treatments. DE in RAS mutants concentrates in CMGC kinases (a group including cell cycle and splicing regulators) rather than RTKs as in BRAF mutants. Furthermore, isoforms in the RAS kinase subgroup show enrichment for cancer-related processes such as angiogenesis and cell migration. Our results reveal a new approach to therapeutic target identification and demonstrate how different mutational subtypes may respond differently to treatments highlighting possible new driver events in cancer.
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- David O. Holland
- Translational and Functional Genomics Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Translational and Functional Genomics Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Translational and Functional Genomics Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Translational and Functional Genomics Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Translational and Functional Genomics Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Translational and Functional Genomics Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Lymphocyte Nuclear Biology, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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- Translational and Functional Genomics Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America
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Aloperine: A Potent Modulator of Crucial Biological Mechanisms in Multiple Diseases. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10040905. [PMID: 35453655 PMCID: PMC9028564 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10040905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Aloperine is an alkaloid found in the seeds and leaves of the medicinal plant Sophora alopecuroides L. It has been used as herbal medicine in China for centuries due to its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. Recently, aloperine has been widely investigated for its therapeutic activities. Aloperine is proven to be an effective therapeutic agent against many human pathological conditions, including cancer, viral diseases, and cardiovascular and inflammatory disorders. Aloperine is reported to exert therapeutic effects through triggering various biological processes, including cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, autophagy, suppressing cell migration, and invasion. It has also been found to be associated with the modulation of various signaling pathways in different diseases. In this review, we summarize the most recent knowledge on the modulatory effects of aloperine on various critical biological processes and signaling mechanisms, including the PI3K, Akt, NF-κB, Ras, and Nrf2 pathways. These data demonstrate that aloperine is a promising therapeutic candidate. Being a potent modulator of signaling mechanisms, aloperine can be employed in clinical settings to treat various human disorders in the future.
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Effects of Icodextrin Solution (Adept®) on Ovarian Cancer Cell Proliferation in an In Vitro Model. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58030386. [PMID: 35334562 PMCID: PMC8950810 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58030386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background and objective: Anti-adhesion barriers are currently used during ovarian cancer surgery to decrease adhesion-related morbidity. Adept® (4% icodextrin) solution, a liquid anti-adhesion material, has been widely used during gynecologic surgeries, though the risk of this barrier for oncologic surgery is controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Adept® solution on the proliferation of ovarian cancer cells. Materials and methods: We assessed the dose- and time-dependent effects of icodextrin on the growth and proliferation of OVCAR-3 and A2780 human ovarian tumor cell lines in vitro. Cell growth was determined by cell number counting. Expressions of cell cycle-regulation proteins (cyclin D1 and cyclin B1) were determined using Western blot analysis. Results: Adept® did not significantly increase ovarian cancer cell growth when tested at various concentrations (0, 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20%, equal to 0, 0.04, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8% icodextrin) and different time points (1–3 days) compared to control cells. Moreover, the protein levels of cyclin D1 and B1 were not overexpression-elevated in icodextrin-treated ovarian cancer cells, either with an increasing concentration or with an increasing treated time. These results demonstrated that Adept® does not activate the growth or proliferation of ovarian cancer cells in either a dose- or time-dependent manner. Conclusions: This study supports the use of Adept® solution as a safe anti-adhesion barrier for ovarian cancer surgery, though further in vivo studies are necessary.
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Kumara HMCS, Addison P, Gamage DN, Pettke E, Shah A, Yan X, Cekic V, Whelan RL. Sustained postoperative plasma elevations of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 following minimally invasive colorectal cancer resection. Mol Clin Oncol 2022; 16:28. [PMID: 34984101 PMCID: PMC8719251 DOI: 10.3892/mco.2021.2461] [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: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) is a serine protease inhibitor that inhibits urokinase-type plasminogen activator and tissue-type plasminogen activator. PAI-1 participates in angiogenesis, wound healing and tumor invasion, and additionally regulates endothelial cell proliferation, angiogenesis and tumor growth. The purpose of the present study was to measure plasma PAI-1 levels perioperatively in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) undergoing minimally invasive colorectal resection (MICR). Patients with CRC who underwent elective MICR were eligible for the study. All patients were enrolled in an approved data/plasma bank. Patients with preoperative, postoperative day (POD) 1, POD 3, and at least one POD 7-34 plasma sample collection were studied. Plasma PAI-1 levels were determined in duplicate using ELISA, and the medians and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were determined. The correlations between postoperative plasma PAI-1 levels and length of surgery were evaluated. PAI-1 levels were compared between patients who underwent laparoscopic-assisted vs. hand-assisted surgery. The preoperative PAI-1 levels of stage I, II, III and IV pathological stage subgroups were also compared. A total of 91 patients undergoing MICR for CRC were studied. The mean incision length was 8.0±3.9 cm, and the length of stay was 6.8±4.3 days. Compared with the median preoperative levels (17.30; 95% CI: 15.63-19.78 ng/ml), significantly elevated median levels were observed on POD 1 (28.86; 95% CI: 25.46-31.22 ng/ml; P<0.001), POD 3 (18.87; 95% CI: 17.05-21.78 ng/ml; P=0.0037), POD 7-13 (26.97; 95% CI: 22.81-28.74 ng/ml; P<0.001), POD 14-20 (25.92; 95% CI: 17.85-35.89 ng/ml; P=0.001) and POD 21-27 (22.63; 95% CI: 20.03-30.09 ng/ml; P<0.001). The PAI-1 levels in the hand-assisted group were higher compared with those in the laparoscopic-assisted group for 4 weeks after surgery; however, a significant difference was found only on POD 1. Therefore, plasma PIA-1 levels were found to be significantly elevated for 4 weeks after MICR, and the surgery-related acute inflammatory response may account for the early postoperative PIA-1 increase. Furthermore, PAI-1-associated VEGF-induced angiogenesis in the healing wounds may account for the late postoperative elevations, and increased PAI-1 levels may promote angiogenesis in residual tumor deposits.
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- H M C Shantha Kumara
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, New York, NY 10028, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, New York, NY 10028, USA
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- Nuvance Health, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, New York, NY 10028, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, New York, NY 10028, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, New York, NY 10028, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, New York, NY 10028, USA.,Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY 11549, USA
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Huang Y, Ge W, Ding Y, Zhang L, Zhou J, Kong Y, Cui B, Gao B, Qian X, Wang W. The circular RNA circSLC7A11 functions as a mir-330-3p sponge to accelerate hepatocellular carcinoma progression by regulating cyclin-dependent kinase 1 expression. Cancer Cell Int 2021; 21:636. [PMID: 34844614 PMCID: PMC8628421 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-021-02351-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Circular RNAs (circRNAs), which are endogenous non-coding RNAs, are associated with various biological processes including development, homeostatic maintenance, and pathological responses. Accumulating evidence has implicated non-coding RNAs in cancer progression, and the role of circRNAs in particular has drawn wide attention. However, circRNA expression patterns and functions in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remain poorly understood. Methods CircRNA sequencing was performed to screen differentially expressed circRNAs in HCC. Northern blotting, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, nucleocytoplasmic fractionation, and fluorescence in situ hybridization analyses were conducted to evaluate the expression and localization of circSLC7A11 in HCC tissues and cells. CircSLC7A11 expression levels were modified in cultured HCC cell lines to explore the association between the expression of circSLC7A11 and the malignant behavior of these cells using several cell-based assays. The modified cells were implanted into immunocompetent nude mice to assess tumor growth and metastasis in vivo. We applied bioinformatics methods, RNA pulldown, RNA immunoprecipitation, and luciferase reporter assays to explore the mechanisms of circSLC7A11 in HCC. Results CircSLC7A11 (hsa_circ_0070975) was conserved and dramatically overexpressed in HCC tissues and cells. HCC patients showing high circSLC7A11 expression had worse prognoses. Our in vitro and in vivo experiments showed that circSLC7A11 markedly accelerated HCC progression and metastasis through the circSLC7A11/miR-330-3p/CDK1 axis. Conclusions The acceleration of HCC progression and metastasis by circSLC7A11 through the circSLC7A11/miR-330-3p/CDK1 axis suggests that circSLC7A11 is a potential novel diagnostic and therapeutic target for HCC treatment. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12935-021-02351-7.
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- Yu Huang
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, 310009, Hangzhou, China, Zhejiang.,Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic, Disease of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310009, China.,Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, 310009, Hangzhou, China, Zhejiang.,Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic, Disease of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310009, China.,Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, 310009, Hangzhou, China, Zhejiang.,Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic, Disease of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310009, China.,Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, 310009, Hangzhou, China, Zhejiang.,Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic, Disease of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310009, China.,Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, 310009, Hangzhou, China, Zhejiang.,Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic, Disease of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310009, China.,Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, 310009, Hangzhou, China, Zhejiang.,Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic, Disease of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310009, China.,Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, 310009, Hangzhou, China, Zhejiang.,Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic, Disease of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310009, China.,Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, 310009, Hangzhou, China, Zhejiang.,Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic, Disease of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310009, China.,Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, 310009, Hangzhou, China, Zhejiang.,Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic, Disease of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.,Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310009, China.,Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China. .,Key Laboratory of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China. .,Research Center of Diagnosis and Treatment Technology for Hepatocellular Carcinoma of Zhejiang Province, 310009, Hangzhou, China, Zhejiang. .,Clinical Medicine Innovation Center of Precision Diagnosis and Treatment for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic, Disease of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China. .,Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, 310009, China. .,Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang, China.
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Shen S, Wang Y. Expression and Prognostic Role of E2F2 in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Int J Gen Med 2021; 14:8463-8472. [PMID: 34824545 PMCID: PMC8609201 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s334033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Introduction Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common clinical malignancy. Recent studies reported that E2F transcription factor 2 (E2F2) plays a significant role in tumor progression. However, its expression and biological function in HCC are still unclear. Therefore, we explored the relationship between E2F2 expression and tumor progression in HCC. Methods In this study, we utilized some online tools to explore the E2F2 expression in pan-carcinoma and HCC. The association of E2F2 expression with the clinical characteristics and prognosis of HCC was further studied. In addition, we explored the co-expressed genes of E2F2 and mined the positively/negatively corrected significant genes and excavated the possible functions. Meanwhile, the hub gene set was constructed based on protein-protein interaction (PPI) network, and the relationship between E2F2 and immunity was discovered. Results We observed that the expression level of E2F2 was generally upregulated in HCC. However, E2F2 expression was not significantly different between HCC and normal tissues in regard to the disease stage 4. Furthermore, we also observed the poor prognosis in patients with high E2F2 expression. The co-expressed genes of E2F2 were identified and further detected. Thereafter, we identified the positively/negatively corrected significant genes and constructed the hub gene network of E2F2 based on PPI network. We also found that E2F2 expression was positively correlated with the infiltration levels of CD4+ T, CD8+ T cells, macrophages, neutrophils, and dendritic cells. Conclusion Our findings suggested that E2F2 could be a potential prognostic factor for HCC, which could provide a therapeutic target for the molecular treatment of HCC.
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- Shen Shen
- Gene Hospital of Henan Province, Precision Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, People's Republic of China.,Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, People's Republic of China
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The Multifaceted Therapeutic Mechanisms of Curcumin in Osteosarcoma: State-of-the-Art. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2021; 2021:3006853. [PMID: 34671398 PMCID: PMC8523229 DOI: 10.1155/2021/3006853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Osteosarcoma is a major form of malignant bone tumor that typically occurs in young adults and children. The combination of aggressive surgical strategies and chemotherapy has led to improvements in survival time, although individuals with recurrent or metastatic conditions still have an extremely poor prognosis. This disappointing situation strongly indicates that testing novel, targeted therapeutic agents is imperative to prevent the progression of osteosarcoma and enhance patient survival time. Curcumin, a naturally occurring phenolic compound found in Curcuma longa, has been shown to have a wide variety of anti-tumor, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities in many types of cancers including osteosarcoma. Curcumin is a highly pleiotropic molecule that can modulate intracellular signaling pathways to regulate cell proliferation, inflammation, and apoptosis. These signaling pathways include RANK/RANKL, Notch, Wnt/β-catenin, apoptosis, autophagy, JAK/STAT, and HIF-1 pathways. Additionally, curcumin can regulate the expression of various types of microRNAs that are involved in osteosarcoma. Therefore, curcumin may be a potential candidate for the prevention and treatment of osteosarcoma. This comprehensive review not only covers the use of curcumin in the treatment of osteosarcoma and its anti-cancer molecular mechanisms but also reveals the novel delivery strategies and combination therapies with the aim to improve the therapeutic effect of curcumin.
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Bashir R, Ahmad Zargar O, Hamid Dar A, Yedukondalu N, Parvaiz Q, Hamid R. The modulation of PI3K/Akt pathway by 3β hydroxylup-12-en-28-oic acid isolated from Thymus linearis induces cell death in HCT-116 cells. Chem Biol Drug Des 2021; 99:162-178. [PMID: 34558199 DOI: 10.1111/cbdd.13957] [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: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 09/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The presence of intricate carbon skeletons in natural compounds enhances their bioactivity spectrum with unique modes of action at several targets in various dreadful diseases like cancer. The present study was designed to purify the molecules from Thymus linearis and elucidate their antiproliferative activity. The compounds were isolated from the active methanolic extract of Thymus linearis through column chromatography and characterized by various spectroscopic techniques. Antiproliferative activity of isolated compounds was evaluated using MTT assay on cancer and normal cell lines. Mechanism of cell death was elucidated using flow cytometric, microscopic, and Western blot analysis. Four compounds, Sitosterol, Chrysin, 3β-hydroxylup-12-en-28-oic acid (3BH), and β-Sitosterol glycoside, were isolated. Among these, 3BH was most potent antiproliferative agent across all cell lines under study, HCT-116 being the most affected one. 3BH was demonstrated to downregulate PI3Ksubunits (p110α and p85α), downstream pAktSer473 and prompted G1 phase cell cycle arrest. The cell cycle CDK inhibitor p27 and p21 were upregulated with simultaneous downregulation of cyclin D1 and cyclin E in HCT-116 cells. This was accompanied by apoptosis, as depicted by decrease in Bcl-2/Bax ratio, with increase in active caspases-3 and caspase-9, cleavage of PARP-1, the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential. The findings established that 3BH induced cell death in HCT-116 cells by modulating PI3K/Akt signaling axis, impeding cell cycle, and instigating apoptosis.
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- Rohina Bashir
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, India
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- Microbial Biotechnology Division, CSIR- Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Sanat Nagar Srinagar, India
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- Department of Nanotechnology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar, India
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Yap KM, Sekar M, Seow LJ, Gan SH, Bonam SR, Mat Rani NNI, Lum PT, Subramaniyan V, Wu YS, Fuloria NK, Fuloria S. Mangifera indica (Mango): A Promising Medicinal Plant for Breast Cancer Therapy and Understanding Its Potential Mechanisms of Action. BREAST CANCER-TARGETS AND THERAPY 2021; 13:471-503. [PMID: 34548817 PMCID: PMC8448164 DOI: 10.2147/bctt.s316667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Globally, breast cancer is the most common cancer type and is one of the most significant causes of deaths in women. To date, multiple clinical interventions have been applied, including surgical resection, radiotherapy, endocrine therapy, targeted therapy and chemotherapy. However, 1) the lack of therapeutic options for metastatic breast cancer, 2) resistance to drug therapy and 3) the lack of more selective therapy for triple-negative breast cancer are some of the major challenges in tackling breast cancer. Given the safe nature of natural products, numerous studies have focused on their anti-cancer potentials. Mangifera indica, commonly known as mango, represents one of the most extensively investigated natural sources. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of M. indica extracts (bark, kernel, leaves, peel and pulp) and phytochemicals (mangiferin, norathyriol, gallotannins, gallic acid, pyrogallol, methyl gallate and quercetin) reported for in vitro and in vivo anti-breast cancer activities and their underlying mechanisms based on relevant literature from several scientific databases, including PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar till date. Overall, the in vitro findings suggest that M. indica extracts and/or phytochemicals inhibit breast cancer cell growth, proliferation, migration and invasion as well as trigger apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. In vivo results demonstrated that there was a reduction in breast tumor xenograft growth. Several potential mechanisms underlying the anti-breast cancer activities have been reported, which include modulation of oxidative status, receptors, signalling pathways, miRNA expression, enzymes and cell cycle regulators. To further explore this medicinal plant against breast cancer, future research directions are addressed. The outcomes of the review revealed that M. indica extracts and their phytochemicals may have potential benefits in the management of breast cancer in women. However, to validate its utility in the creation of innovative and potent therapeutic agents to treat breast cancer, more dedicated research, especially clinical studies are needed to explore the anti-breast cancer potentials of M. indica extracts and their phytochemicals.
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- Kah Min Yap
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak, Ipoh, 30450, Perak, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak, Ipoh, 30450, Perak, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak, Ipoh, 30450, Perak, Malaysia
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway, 47500, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale; Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Equipe-Immunopathologie et Immunointervention Thérapeutique, Sorbonne Université, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak, Ipoh, 30450, Perak, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak, Ipoh, 30450, Perak, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience and Nursing, MAHSA University, Selangor, 42610, Malaysia
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Georgaki M, Theofilou VI, Pettas E, Stoufi E, Younis RH, Kolokotronis A, Sauk JJ, Nikitakis NG. Understanding the complex pathogenesis of oral cancer: A comprehensive review. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2021; 132:566-579. [PMID: 34518141 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The pathogenesis of oral cancer is a complex and multifactorial process that requires a deep understanding of the underlying mechanisms involved in the development and progress of malignancy. The ever-improving comprehension of the diverse molecular characteristics of cancer, the genetic and epigenetic alterations of tumor cells, and the complex signaling pathways that are activated and frequently cross talk open up promising horizons for the discovery and application of diagnostic molecular markers and set the basis for an era of individualized management of the molecular defects underlying and governing oral premalignancy and cancer. The purpose of this article is to review the key molecular concepts that are implicated in oral carcinogenesis, especially focusing on oral squamous cell carcinoma, and to review selected biomarkers that play a substantial role in controlling the so-called "hallmarks of cancer," with special reference to recent advances that shed light on their deregulation during the different steps of oral cancer development and progression.
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- Maria Georgaki
- Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece; Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, and Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences, School of Dentistry, and Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Professor Emeritus and Dean Emeritus, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Nandi S, Dey R, Dey S, Samadder A, Saxena A. Naturally Sourced CDK Inhibitors and Current Trends in Structure-Based Synthetic Anticancer Drug Design by Crystallography. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2021; 22:485-498. [PMID: 34503422 DOI: 10.2174/1871520621666210908101751] [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: 12/27/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are the chief regulators in cell proliferation; the kinase activities are largely regulated by their interactions with CDK inhibitors (CKIs) and Cyclins. The association of different CDKs with CDKIs and Cyclins at the cell-cycle checkpoints of different stages of mitotic cell cycle function act more likely as the molecular switches that regulate different transcriptional events required for progression through the cell cycle. A fine balance in response to extracellular and intracellular signals is highly maintained in the orchestrated function of CDKs along with Cyclins and CDKIs for normal cell proliferation. This fine-tuning in mitotic cell cycle progression sometimes gets lost due to dysregulation of CDKs. The aberrant functioning of the CDKIs is therefore studied for its contributions as a vital hallmark of cancers. It has attracted our focus to maneuver cancer therapy. Hence, several synthetic CDKIs and their crystallography-based drug design have been explained to understand their mode of action with CDKs. Since most of the synthetic drugs function by inhibiting the CDK4/6 kinases by competitively binding to their ATP binding cleft, these synthetic drugs are reported to attack the normal, healthy growing cells adjacent to the cancer cells leading to the decrease in the life span of the cancer patients. The quest for traditional natural medicines may have a great impact on the treatment of cancer. Therefore, in the present studies, a search for naturally sourced CDK inhibitors has been briefly focused. Additionally, some synthetic crystallography-based drug design has been explained to elucidate different avenues to develop better anticancer chemotherapeutics, converting natural scaffolds into inhibitors of the CDK mediated abnormal signal transduction with lesser side effects.
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- Sisir Nandi
- Global Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Affiliated to Uttarakhand Technical University), Kashipur-244713. India
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- Global Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Affiliated to Uttarakhand Technical University), Kashipur-244713. India
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- Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology Lab., Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, 741235. India
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- Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology Lab., Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, Nadia, 741235. India
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- Global Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Affiliated to Uttarakhand Technical University), Kashipur-244713. India
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Jahan S, Mahmud MH, Khan Z, Alam A, Khalil AA, Rauf A, Tareq AM, Nainu F, Tareq SM, Emran TB, Khan M, Khan IN, Wilairatana P, Mubarak MS. Health promoting benefits of pongamol: An overview. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 142:112109. [PMID: 34470730 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Plant-derived chemicals are a source of novel chemotherapeutic agents. Throughout the human civilization, these novel chemicals have led to the discovery of new pharmacological active agents. Research on herbal medicine is of great importance, as most of the active agents used for treating numerous diseases are from natural sources, while other agents are either semisynthetic or synthetic. Pongamol, a flavonoid, which is the main constituent of Pongamia pinnata, is one such active agents, which exhibits diverse pharmacological activities. Various in vivo and in vitro studies revealed that pongamol is a potentially active agent, as it exerts anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-diabetic activities. Accordingly, the aim of the present review was to give an up-to-date overview on the chemistry, isolation, bioavailability, pharmacological activity, and health benefits of pongamol. This review focuses on the medicinal and health promoting activities of pongamol, along with possible mechanisms of action. For this purpose, this review summarizes the most recent literature pertaining to pongamol as a therapeutic agent against several diseases. In addition, the review covers information related to the toxicological assessment and safety of this phytochemical, and highlights the medicinal and folk values of this compound against various diseases and ailments.
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- Shamima Jahan
- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong 4318, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong 4318, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong 4318, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong 4318, Bangladesh.
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- University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Swabi, Swabi, Anbar 23430, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong 4318, Bangladesh.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Hasanuddin University, Tamalanrea, Makassar 90245, Indonesia.
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Chittagong 4318, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Pharmacy, BGC Trust University Bangladesh, Chittagong 4381, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar 25100, Pakistan.
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- Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Vitale G, Dicitore A, Barrea L, Sbardella E, Razzore P, Campione S, Faggiano A, Colao A, Albertelli M, Altieri B, Bottiglieri F, De Cicco F, Di Molfetta S, Fanciulli G, Feola T, Ferone D, Ferraù F, Gallo M, Giannetta E, Grillo F, Grossrubatscher E, Guadagno E, Guarnotta V, Isidori AM, Lania A, Lenzi A, Calzo FL, Malandrino P, Messina E, Modica R, Muscogiuri G, Pes L, Pizza G, Pofi R, Puliani G, Rainone C, Rizza L, Rubino M, Ruggieri RM, Sesti F, Venneri MA, Zatelli MC. From microbiota toward gastro-enteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms: Are we on the highway to hell? Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2021; 22:511-525. [PMID: 32935263 PMCID: PMC8346435 DOI: 10.1007/s11154-020-09589-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Gut microbiota is represented by different microorganisms that colonize the intestinal tract, mostly the large intestine, such as bacteria, fungi, archaea and viruses. The gut microbial balance has a key role in several functions. It modulates the host's metabolism, maintains the gut barrier integrity, participates in the xenobiotics and drug metabolism, and acts as protection against gastro-intestinal pathogens through the host's immune system modulation. The impaired gut microbiota, called dysbiosis, may be the result of an imbalance in this equilibrium and is linked with different diseases, including cancer. While most of the studies have focused on the association between microbiota and gastrointestinal adenocarcinomas, very little is known about gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs). In this review, we provide an overview concerning the complex interplay between gut microbiota and GEP NENs, focusing on the potential role in tumorigenesis and progression in these tumors.
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- Giovanni Vitale
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Laboratory of Geriatric and Oncologic Neuroendocrinology Research, Cusano Milanino, MI, Italy.
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health (DISCCO), University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health (DISCCO), University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, A.O. Ordine Mauriziano, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Ajayi-Smith A, van der Watt P, Mkwanazi N, Carden S, Trent JO, Leaner VD. Novel small molecule inhibitor of Kpnβ1 induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in cancer cells. Exp Cell Res 2021; 404:112637. [PMID: 34019908 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2021.112637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Karyopherin beta 1 (Kpnβ1) is a major nuclear import receptor that mediates the import of cellular cargoes into the nucleus. Recently it has been shown that Kpnβ1 is highly expressed in several cancers, and its inhibition by siRNA induces apoptotic cancer cell death, while having little effect on non-cancer cells. This study investigated the effect of a novel small molecule, Inhibitor of Nuclear Import-60 (INI-60), on cancer cell biology, as well as nuclear import activities associated with Kpnβ1, and cancer progression in vivo using cervical and oesophageal cancer cell lines. INI-60 treatment resulted in the inhibition of cancer cell proliferation, colony formation, migration and invasion, and induced a G1/S cell cycle arrest, followed by cancer cell death via apoptosis. Non-cancer cells were minimally affected by INI-60 at concentrations that inhibited cancer cells. INI-60 treatment altered the localisation of Kpnβ1 and its cargoes, NFκB/p65, NFAT and AP-1, and the overexpression of Kpnβ1 reduced INI-60 cytotoxicity. INI-60 also inhibited KYSE 30 oesophageal cancer cell line growth in vivo. Taken together, these results show that INI-60 inhibits the nuclear import of Kpnβ1 cargoes and interferes with cancer cell biology. INI-60 presents as a potential therapeutic approach for cancers of different tissue origins and warrants further investigation as a novel anti-cancer agent.
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- Aderonke Ajayi-Smith
- Division of Medical Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Department of Integrative Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, #SAMRC Gynaecology Cancer Research Centre, Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Medical Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Department of Integrative Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, #SAMRC Gynaecology Cancer Research Centre, Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Medical Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Department of Integrative Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, #SAMRC Gynaecology Cancer Research Centre, Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Medical Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Department of Integrative Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, #SAMRC Gynaecology Cancer Research Centre, Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Medicine, J.G. Brown Cancer Center, University of Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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- Division of Medical Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Department of Integrative Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, #SAMRC Gynaecology Cancer Research Centre, Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
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Li J, Zhou L, Liu Y, Yang L, Jiang D, Li K, Xie S, Wang X, Wang S. Comprehensive Analysis of Cyclin Family Gene Expression in Colon Cancer. Front Oncol 2021; 11:674394. [PMID: 33996604 PMCID: PMC8117346 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.674394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Colon cancer is a common malignancy of the digestive tract with high morbidity and mortality. There is an urgent need to identify effective biomarkers for the early diagnosis of colon cancer and to prolong patient survival. Cyclins are a family of proteins that directly participate in the cell cycle and are associated with many types of tumors, but the role and regulatory mechanism of most cyclin family members in colon cancer remain unclear. Here, we provide a systematic and comprehensive study of cyclin family gene expression and their potential roles in colon cancer. Pan-cancer analysis revealed that cyclin genes were most differentially expressed in colon adenocarcinoma. Among the four datasets of colon cancer from The Cancer Genome Atlas and the Gene Expression Omnibus, six cyclin genes (CCNA2, CCNB1, CCND1, CCNE1, CCNF, and CCNJL) were differentially expressed between normal and tumor tissues. Four of them (CCNA2, CCNB1, CCNE1, and CCNF) were notably elevated in the early TNM stages and significantly correlated with overall survival. Meanwhile, the expression of CCNA2 and CCNB1 was positively correlated with tumor-killing immune cells, such as CD8+ T cells.The copy numbers of CCNA2, CCNB1, CCND1, CCNE1, and CCNF was positively related to gene expression. The methylation levels of CCNB1 were lower in tumor tissues than in normal tissues and were negatively correlated with gene expression. The receiver operating characteristic curves indicated that the gene expression of 24 cyclins had higher predictive accuracy than the TNM stage. Pathway analysis showed that cyclin genes were tightly associated with apoptosis, the cell cycle, hormone ER, the RAS/MAPK pathway, mismatch repair, mTORC1 signaling, KRAS signaling, Akt, and TGFB in colon cancer. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis suggested that cyclin genes were closely linked to CDK1, BIRC5, PLK1, and BCL2L12. At the protein level, Cyclin A2 and Cyclin B1 were also expressed higher in colon adenocarcinoma tissues. In addition, cyclin genes were highly related to the drug sensitivity of some FDA-approved drugs, such as MEK and EGFR inhibitors, which might provide guidance for clinical treatment. In conclusion, cyclin genes are promising biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of colon cancer.
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- Jieling Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen People's Hospital (The Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen University Health Science Center, Shenzhen, China
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Amani J, Gorjizadeh N, Younesi S, Najafi M, Ashrafi AM, Irian S, Gorjizadeh N, Azizian K. Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors (CDKIs) and the DNA damage response: The link between signaling pathways and cancer. DNA Repair (Amst) 2021; 102:103103. [PMID: 33812232 DOI: 10.1016/j.dnarep.2021.103103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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At the cellular level, DNA repair mechanisms are crucial in maintaining both genomic integrity and stability. DNA damage appears to be a central culprit in tumor onset and progression. Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and their regulatory partners coordinate the cell cycle progression. Aberrant CDK activity has been linked to a variety of cancers through deregulation of cell-cycle control. Besides DNA damaging agents and chromosome instability (CIN), disruptions in the levels of cell cycle regulators including cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors (CDKIs) would result in unscheduled proliferation and cell division. The INK4 and Cip/Kip (CDK interacting protein/kinase inhibitor protein) family of CDKI proteins are involved in cell cycle regulation, transcription regulation, apoptosis, and cell migration. A thorough understanding of how these CDKIs regulate the DNA damage response through multiple signaling pathways may provide an opportunity to design efficient treatment strategies to inhibit carcinogenesis.
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- Jafar Amani
- Applied Microbiology Research Center, System Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Genetics, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Golestan, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran; Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran.
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Hussain Qureshi MF, Shah M, Lakhani M, Abubaker ZJ, Mohammad D, Farhan H, Zia I, Tafveez R, Khan ST, Rubina G, Shamim M, Ghulam H. Gene signatures of cyclin-dependent kinases: a comparative study in naïve early and advanced stages of lung metastasis breast cancer among pre- and post-menopausal women. Genes Cancer 2021; 12:1-11. [PMID: 33868579 PMCID: PMC8018704 DOI: 10.18632/genesandcancer.209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive (HER2+) breast cancer (BC) is a more aggressive tumor with 5 years median survival rates after metastasis. Despite successful treatment, unfortunately, the majority of affected patients die. Defects in cell cycle and transcription regulation phases which are governed by cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are the hallmark of many cancers that underpinning the progression of the disease. Therefore, the current study looked at the alteration of six CDKs mRNA expression levels in pre- and postmenopausal lung metastasis BC groups; the majority were HER2+. Two hundred pre-and postmenopausal lung metastasis breast cancer and healthy control blood samples were taken for RNA isolation. Quantitative PCR was done for CDKs mRNA expressions. We observed overexpression of CDK11, CDK12, CDK17, CDK18, and CDK19 in both pre- and postmenopausal groups. However, CDK20 showed progressive downregulation from early to advanced stages in both groups of patients. Collectively, this data revealed that CDKs overexpression levels may predict BC disease progression and provide further rationale for novel anticancer strategies for HER2+ BC cancers.
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- Medical Students, Ziauddin University, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Medical Students, Ziauddin University, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Medical Students, Ziauddin University, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Medical Students, Ziauddin University, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Medical Students, Ziauddin University, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Medical Students, Ziauddin University, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Sohail University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Ziauddin University, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Oncology Department, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Pakistan
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Gong M, Song E, Huang G, Ni W, Dong W, Yuan R. Enhanced Expression of CNTD2/CCNP Predicts Poor Prognosis in Bladder Cancer Based on the GSE13507. Front Genet 2021; 12:579900. [PMID: 33613629 PMCID: PMC7886781 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.579900] [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: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Bladder cancer is one of the most common urogenital malignancies in the world, and there are no adequate prognostic indicators. CNTD2 is one of the atypical cyclins, which may be related to the cell cycle and even the development of cancers. Early studies have shown that CNTD2 is closely related to the occurrence and development of many malignant tumors. However, the mechanism of CNTD2 in bladder cancer has not been reported. In our research, we explored the different expressions of CNTD2 between 411 bladder cancers and 19 normal bladder tissues based on the TCGA dataset. CNTD2-related signaling pathways were identified through the GSEA. We analyzed the associations of CNTD2 expression and bladder cancer progression and survival using GSE13507. Compared with 19 cases of normal bladder tissue, CNTD2 gene expression was increased in 411 cases of bladder cancer. The high expression of CNTD2 strongly correlated with grade (P < 0.0001), T classification (P = 0.0001), N classification (P = 0.00011), M classification (P = 0.044), age (P = 0.027), and gender (P = 0.0012). Bladder cancer patients with high CNTD2 expression had shorter overall survival (P < 0.001). In the meantime, univariate and multivariate analyses showed that the increased expression of CNTD2 was an independent factor for poor prognosis in bladder cancer patients (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001, respectively). CNTD2 expression is closely related to bladder cancer progression, and the high expression of CNTD2 may be an adverse biomarker in bladder cancer patients.
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- Mancheng Gong
- Department of Urology, The People's Hospital of Zhongshan, Zhongshan, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Urology, The People's Hospital of Zhongshan, Zhongshan, China
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- Department of Urology, The People's Hospital of Zhuhai, Zhuhai, China
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- Department of Oncology, The People's Hospital of Zhongshan, Zhongshan, China
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- Department of Urology, The People's Hospital of Zhongshan, Zhongshan, China
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Li L, Ugalde AP, Scheele CLGJ, Dieter SM, Nagel R, Ma J, Pataskar A, Korkmaz G, Elkon R, Chien MP, You L, Su PR, Bleijerveld OB, Altelaar M, Momchev L, Manber Z, Han R, van Breugel PC, Lopes R, ten Dijke P, van Rheenen J, Agami R. A comprehensive enhancer screen identifies TRAM2 as a key and novel mediator of YAP oncogenesis. Genome Biol 2021; 22:54. [PMID: 33514403 PMCID: PMC7845134 DOI: 10.1186/s13059-021-02272-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Frequent activation of the co-transcriptional factor YAP is observed in a large number of solid tumors. Activated YAP associates with enhancer loci via TEAD4-DNA-binding protein and stimulates cancer aggressiveness. Although thousands of YAP/TEAD4 binding-sites are annotated, their functional importance is unknown. Here, we aim at further identification of enhancer elements that are required for YAP functions. RESULTS We first apply genome-wide ChIP profiling of YAP to systematically identify enhancers that are bound by YAP/TEAD4. Next, we implement a genetic approach to uncover functions of YAP/TEAD4-associated enhancers, demonstrate its robustness, and use it to reveal a network of enhancers required for YAP-mediated proliferation. We focus on EnhancerTRAM2, as its target gene TRAM2 shows the strongest expression-correlation with YAP activity in nearly all tumor types. Interestingly, TRAM2 phenocopies the YAP-induced cell proliferation, migration, and invasion phenotypes and correlates with poor patient survival. Mechanistically, we identify FSTL-1 as a major direct client of TRAM2 that is involved in these phenotypes. Thus, TRAM2 is a key novel mediator of YAP-induced oncogenic proliferation and cellular invasiveness. CONCLUSIONS YAP is a transcription co-factor that binds to thousands of enhancer loci and stimulates tumor aggressiveness. Using unbiased functional approaches, we dissect YAP enhancer network and characterize TRAM2 as a novel mediator of cellular proliferation, migration, and invasion. Our findings elucidate how YAP induces cancer aggressiveness and may assist diagnosis of cancer metastasis.
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- Li Li
- Division of Oncogenomics, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Oncogenomics, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Pathology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Oncogenomics, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Oncogenomics, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Cancer Genomics Centre Netherlands, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Oncogenomics, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Oncogenomics, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Proteomics Facility, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Proteomics Facility, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Bijvt Centre for Biomolecular Research and Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Utrecht, Padualaan 8, 3584CH Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Oncogenomics, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Division of Oncogenomics, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Oncogenomics, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Oncogenomics, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Cancer Genomics Centre Netherlands, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Pathology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Oncogenomics, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Erasmus MC, Rotterdam University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Ectopic expression of microRNA-874 represses epithelial mesenchymal transition through the NF-κB pathway via CCNE1 in cholangiocarcinoma. Cell Signal 2021; 82:109927. [PMID: 33476715 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2021.109927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Cholangiocarcinoma (CC) is a devastating disease associated with poor survival rate. microRNAs (miRNAs) have recently been reported to assume a great role in CC development. This research aims to explore the functions of miR-874 in regulating epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) in CC. In obtained CC tissues and cells, miR-784 expression was assessed by RT-qPCR, and CCNE1 expression by RT-qPCR or immunohistochemistry. Dual-luciferase reporter assay was implemented for relationship between miR-784 and CCNE1. The roles of miR-784, CCNE1 and the NF-κB pathway in CC were investigated on human CC cell lines. CCNE1 was found to be highly expressed in CC while miR-874 expression was lowered in CC tissues and cells, thereby suggesting a negative regulatory effect of CCNE1. In QBC939 and RBE cells, overexpressing miR-874 or silencing CCNE1 led to augmented IκBα and E-cadherin expression, but diminished CCNE1, NF-κB, N-cadherin, and Vimentin expression. Moreover, overexpression of miR-874 or CCNE1 silencing led to reduced cell proliferation, invasion, and migration capabilities. In conclusion, we demonstrated that miR-874 negatively regulated CCNE1 to inhibit the NF-κB pathway, thus consequently suppressing EMT in CC. Therefore, the overexpression of miR-874 might bring favorable outcomes for the treatment of CC.
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Argenziano M, Di Paola A, Tortora C, Di Pinto D, Pota E, Di Martino M, Perrotta S, Rossi F, Punzo F. Effects of Iron Chelation in Osteosarcoma. Curr Cancer Drug Targets 2020; 21:443-455. [PMID: 33380300 DOI: 10.2174/1568009620666201230090531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Osteosarcoma is an aggressive bone tumor. It represents the principal cause of cancer-associated death in children. Considering the recent findings on the role of iron in cancer, iron chelation has been investigated for its antineoplastic properties in many tumors. Deferasirox is the most used iron chelator compound and in previous studies showed an anticancer effect in hematologic and solid malignancies. Eltrombopag is a Thrombopoietin receptor used in thrombocytopenia that also binds and mobilize iron. It demonstrated an effect on iron overload conditions and also in contrasting cancer cell proliferation. OBJECTIVE We analyzed the effects of deferasirox and eltrombopag in human osteosarcoma cells in an attempt to identify other therapeutic approaches for this tumor. METHODS We cultured and treated with deferasirox and Eltrombopag, alone and in combination, two human osteosarcoma cell lines, MG63 and 143B. After 72h exposure, we performed RTqPCR, Western Blotting, Iron Assay and cytofluorimetric assays to evaluate the effect on viability, apoptosis, cell cycle progression and ROS production. RESULTS The iron-chelating properties of the two compounds are also confirmed in osteosarcoma, but we did not observe any direct effect on tumor progression. DISCUSSION We tested deferasirox and eltrombopag, alone and in combination, in human osteosarcoma cells for the first time and demonstrated that their iron-chelating activity does not influence biochemical pathways related to cancer progression and maintenance. CONCLUSION Although further investigations on possible effects mediated by cells of the tumor microenvironment could be of great interest, in vitro iron chelation in osteosarcoma does not impair tumor progression.
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- Maura Argenziano
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialist Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialist Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialist Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialist Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialist Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialist Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialist Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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Bakhtiari H, Gheysarzadeh A, Ghanadian M, Aghaei M. 15-Hydroxy-8(17),13(E)-labdadiene-19-carboxylic acid (HLCA) inhibits proliferation and induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells. Life Sci 2020; 267:118981. [PMID: 33385409 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2020.118981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AIM 15-Hydroxy-8(17),13(E)-labdadiene-19-carboxylic acid (HLCA) isolated from Juniperus foetidissima, has been recently identified as an antiproliferative agent; however, the molecular basis of antiproliferative effects of HLCA remains unknown. To investigate it, the current study has emphasized the hypothesis that HLCA induced cell death is a consequence of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) production followed by cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. MAIN METHODS Human ovarian OVCAR-3 and Caov-4 cells were treated with various concentrations of HLCA (48 h) and the measurement of intracellular ROS was considered. Then, the potential of HLCA in promoting apoptosis was investigated via flow cytometry, western blot, and caspase activity assay. Also, the inhibitory effect of HLCA on the cell cycle was evaluated using flow cytometry and western blot analysis. KEY FINDINGS We found intracellular (ROS) accumulation in HLCA-treated cells. Subsequent observation of the increment in pro-apoptotic Bax as well as the decrement in antiapoptotic Bcl2 revealed that the HLCA-induced cytotoxicity may be triggered by the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis. Our subsequent experiments suggested that caspase-9 and -3 were activated and led the cells to apoptosis during the process. Cell cycle disruption at the G1 phase via down-regulation of cyclin D1 and Cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4) was another proved mechanism by which HLCA exerts its antiproliferative effects on the ovarian cell lines, OVCAR-3 and Caov-4, especially at relatively lower concentrations. SIGNIFICANCE This is the first study that reveals the apoptotic effects of HLCA, suggesting its therapeutic potential as an effective anti-tumor agent. However, further in vivo studies are required to confirm these effects.
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- Hadi Bakhtiari
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Oharmacognosy, Isfahan Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Scuiences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Zheng Y, Deng Z, Tang M, Xiao D, Cai P. Impact of genetic factors on platinum-induced gastrointestinal toxicity. MUTATION RESEARCH-REVIEWS IN MUTATION RESEARCH 2020; 786:108324. [PMID: 33339576 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrrev.2020.108324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Severe gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity is a common side effect after platinum-based chemotherapy. The incidence and severity of GI toxicity vary among patients with the same chemotherapy. Genetic factors involved in platinum transport, metabolism, detoxification, DNA repair, cell cycle control, and apoptosis pathways may account for the interindividual difference in GI toxicity. The influence of gene polymorphisms in the platinum pathway on GI toxicity has been extensively analyzed. Variations in study sample size, ethnicity, design, treatment schedule, dosing, endpoint definition, and assessment of toxicity make it difficult to precisely interpret the results. Hence, we conducted a review to summarize the most recent pharmacogenomics studies of GI toxicity in platinum-based chemotherapy and identify the most promising avenues for further research.
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- Yi Zheng
- Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Hunan Institute for Tuberculosis Control, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China; Hunan Chest Hospital, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Changsha, 410008, People's Republic of China.
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Lung squamous cell carcinoma and lung adenocarcinoma differential gene expression regulation through pathways of Notch, Hedgehog, Wnt, and ErbB signalling. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21128. [PMID: 33273537 PMCID: PMC7713208 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77284-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Lung malignancies comprise lethal and aggressive tumours that remain the leading cancer-related death cause worldwide. Regarding histological classification, lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) and adenocarcinoma (LUAD) account for the majority of cases. Surgical resection and various combinations of chemo- and radiation therapies are the golden standards in the treatment of lung cancers, although the five-year survival rate remains very poor. Notch, Hedgehog, Wnt and Erbb signalling are evolutionarily conserved pathways regulating pivotal cellular processes such as differentiation, proliferation, and angiogenesis during embryogenesis and post-natal life. However, to date, there is no study comprehensively revealing signalling networks of these four pathways in LUSC and LUAD. Therefore, the aim of the present study was the investigation profiles of downstream target genes of pathways that differ between LUSC and LUAD biology. Our results showed a few co-expression modules, identified through weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA), which significantly differentiated downstream signaling of Notch, ErbB, Hedgehog, and Wnt in LUSC and LUAD. Among co-expressed genes essential regulators of the cell cycle, DNA damage response, apoptosis, and proliferation have been found. Most of them were upregulated in LUSC compared to LUAD. In conclusion, identified downstream networks revealed distinct biological mechanisms underlying cancer development and progression in LUSC and LUAD that may diversify the clinical outcome of the disease.
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Lee SH, Reed-Newman T, Anant S, Ramasamy TS. Regulatory Role of Quiescence in the Biological Function of Cancer Stem Cells. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2020; 16:1185-1207. [DOI: 10.1007/s12015-020-10031-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Cell polarity and oncogenesis: common mutations contribute to altered cellular polarity and promote malignancy. THE NUCLEUS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13237-020-00313-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Mani S, Balasubramanian B, Balasubramani R, Chang SW, Ponnusamy P, Esmail GA, Arasu MV, Al-Dhabi NA, Duraipandiyan V. Synthesis and characterization of proanthocyanidin-chitosan nanoparticles: An assessment on human colorectal carcinoma HT-29 cells. JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY 2020; 210:111966. [PMID: 32711334 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2020.111966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Cancer nanotheranostic materials are helpful in monitoring drug delivery and efficacy against tumor cells. Current chemotherapeutic may have adverse side effects and this necessity to discover the new modern therapeutic nano-drugs. In the present study, we designed the new targeted and degradable polymer of bio-active chitosan nanoparticles with proanthocyanidin (PAC-CSNPs) and evaluated its apoptotic effects against human colorectal carcinoma cells (HT-29). The functional groups were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and transmission electron microscope. Further, their dispersion of spherical form nanoparticle with an average size of 73.43 nm used for drug delivery system. The PAC-CSNPs were targeted to inhibit the cyclin-dependent kinases and prevent cell cycle/cell division in cancer cells. At high concentrations of PAC (25 μg/mL) exposure, cell viability of HT-29 cells was greater than 80%. However, at low concentrations of PAC-CSNPs (6.25 μg/mL) exposure, HT-29 cell mortality was high, which may be due to the efficient drug release by CSNPs. The percentage of reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were 12 ± 2.52% (control), 39 ± 4.32% (PAC), and 85.06 ± 3.54% (PAC-CSNPs). The over production of ROS by PAC-CSNPs can prompt DNA damage, cell death and apoptosis in HT-29 cells. The in vivo toxicity of synthesized PAC-CSNPs was tested against zebra fish observed at dose-time-dependent intervals. In conclusion, the PAC-CSNPs enhanced HT-29 cell death and shows promise as a novel future nano-therapy for cancer.
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- Suganya Mani
- Department of Biotechnology, K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode 637 215, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Environmental Energy and Engineering, Kyonggi University, Youngtong-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do 16227, South Korea
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- Department of Environmental Energy and Engineering, Kyonggi University, Youngtong-Gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do 16227, South Korea
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- Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641 046, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai 600034, Tamilnadu, India
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Al-Khayal K, Vaali-Mohammed MA, Elwatidy M, Bin Traiki T, Al-Obeed O, Azam M, Khan Z, Abdulla M, Ahmad R. A novel coordination complex of platinum (PT) induces cell death in colorectal cancer by altering redox balance and modulating MAPK pathway. BMC Cancer 2020; 20:685. [PMID: 32703189 PMCID: PMC7376665 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-020-07165-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a heterogeneous tumor having various genetic alterations. The current treatment options had limited impact on disease free survival due to therapeutic resistance. Novel anticancer agents are needed to treat CRC specifically metastatic colorectal cancer. A novel coordination complex of platinum, (salicylaldiminato)Pt(II) complex with dimethylpropylene linkage (PT) exhibited potential anti-cancer activity. In this study, we explored the molecular mechanism of PT-induced cell death in colorectal cancer. Methods Colony formation was evaluated using the clonogenic assay. Apoptosis, cell cycle analysis, reactive oxygen species, mitochondrial membrane potential and caspase-3/− 7 were assessed by flow cytometry. Glutathione level was detected by colorimetric assay. PT-induced alteration in pro-apoptotic/ anti-apoptotic proteins and other signaling pathways were investigated using western blotting. P38 downregulation was performed using siRNA. Results In the present study, we explored the molecular mechanism of PT-mediated inhibition of cell proliferation in colorectal cancer cells. PT significantly inhibited the colony formation in human colorectal cancer cell lines (HT-29, SW480 and SW620) by inducing apoptosis and necrosis. This platinum complex was shown to significantly increase the reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, depletion of glutathione and reduced mitochondrial membrane potential in colorectal cancer cells. Exposure to PT resulted in the downregulation of anti-apoptotic proteins (Bcl2, BclxL, XIAP) and alteration in Cyclins expression. Furthermore, PT increased cytochrome c release into cytosol and enhanced PARP cleavage leading to activation of intrinsic apoptotic pathway. Moreover, pre-treatment with ROS scavenger N-acetylcysteine (NAC) attenuated apoptosis suggesting that PT-induced apoptosis was driven by oxidative stress. Additionally, we show that PT-induced apoptosis was mediated by activating p38 MAPK and inhibiting AKT pathways. This was demonstrated by using chemical inhibitor and siRNA against p38 kinase which blocked the cytochrome c release and apoptosis in colorectal cancer cells. Conclusion Collectively, our data demonstrates that the platinum complex (PT) exerts its anti-proliferative effect on CRC by ROS-mediated apoptosis and activating p38 MAPK pathway. Thus, our findings reveal a novel mechanism of action for PT on colorectal cancer cells and may have therapeutic implication.
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- Khayal Al-Khayal
- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, King Saud University College of Medicine, PO Box 7805 (37), Riyadh, 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, King Saud University College of Medicine, PO Box 7805 (37), Riyadh, 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine Research Center, King Saud University College of Medicine, Riyadh, 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, King Saud University College of Medicine, PO Box 7805 (37), Riyadh, 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, King Saud University College of Medicine, PO Box 7805 (37), Riyadh, 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Genome Research Chair, Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, King Saud University College of Medicine, PO Box 7805 (37), Riyadh, 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, King Saud University College of Medicine, PO Box 7805 (37), Riyadh, 11472, Saudi Arabia.
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Fatima I, Singh AB, Dhawan P. MASTL: A novel therapeutic target for Cancer Malignancy. Cancer Med 2020; 9:6322-6329. [PMID: 32692487 PMCID: PMC7476815 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.3141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Targeting mitotic kinases is an emerging anticancer approach with promising preclinical outcomes. Microtubule‐associated serine/threonine kinase like (MASTL), also known as Greatwall (Gwl), is an important mitotic kinase that regulates mitotic progression of normal or transformed cells by blocking the activity of tumor suppressor protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A). MASTL upregulation has now been detected in multiple cancer types and associated with aggressive clinicopathological features. Apart, an aberrant MASTL activity has been implicated in oncogenic transformation through the development of chromosomal instability and alteration of key oncogenic signaling pathways. In this regard, recent publications have revealed potential role of MASTL in the regulation of AKT/mTOR and Wnt/β‐catenin signaling pathways, which may be independent of its regulation of PP2A‐B55 (PP2A holoenzyme containing a B55‐family regulatory subunit). Taken together, MASTL kinase has emerged as a novel target for cancer therapeutics, and hence development of small molecule inhibitors of MASTL may significantly improve the clinical outcomes of cancer patients. In this article, we review the role of MASTL in cancer progression and the current gaps in this knowledge. We also discuss potential efficacy of MASTL expression for cancer diagnosis and therapy.
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- Iram Fatima
- VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha, NE, USA
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- VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha, NE, USA.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.,Buffet Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha, NE, USA.,Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA.,Buffet Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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Peng C, Yang Y, Ji L, Yang P, Yang X, Zhang Y. Cyclin H predicts the poor prognosis and promotes the proliferation of ovarian cancer. Cancer Cell Int 2020; 20:316. [PMID: 32694938 PMCID: PMC7364476 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-020-01406-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Cell cycle dysregulation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of malignant tumors. As a part of the CDK-activating kinase (CAK) trimeric complex, cyclin H is necessary to regulate the cell cycle and proliferation. This investigation aims to characterize the clinical significance and the biological functions of cyclin H in ovarian cancer. Methods Immunohistochemical staining was performed on 60 ovarian cancer cases, and a correlation between cyclin H expression and the clinical characteristics of ovarian cancer was analyzed. The function of cyclin H in ovarian cancer was further explored using HO8910 cells and a subcutaneous xenograft model of nude mice. Result Cyclin H was slightly expressed in grade 1 ovarian cancer but highly expressed in grade 2 and grade 3 cancerous tissues. The Spearman's rank correlation analysis showed that the expression of cyclin H is positively correlated with the tumor grade, the FIGO stage, histological grade, and the peritoneal metastasis of ovarian cancer and is also positively correlated with the Ki67 and p-CDK2 in ovarian cancer. Additionally, we found that the five-year survival rate was higher in patients expressing low cyclin H than those expressing high cyclin H. Further, knockdown of cyclin H was achieved using an shRNA in HO8910 ovarian cancer cell line. Silencing cyclin H resulted in a G1/S cell cycle arrest in ovarian cancer cells suppressing its growth. The Ki67 expression was also decreased in cyclin H silenced ovarian cancer. Conclusion These results suggest that high expression of cyclin H predicts the poor prognosis and promotes the growth of ovarian cancer by regulating the cell cycle.
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- Chen Peng
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20 Xisi Road, Nantong, 226001 Jiangsu China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nantong University, No. 48 Qingnianxi Road, Nantong, 226001 China
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- Clinical Medicine of Nantong University, No. 9 Seyuan Road, Nantong, 226001 China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20 Xisi Road, Nantong, 226001 Jiangsu China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20 Xisi Road, Nantong, 226001 Jiangsu China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20 Xisi Road, Nantong, 226001 Jiangsu China
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Miao B, Bauer AS, Hufnagel K, Wu Y, Trajkovic-Arsic M, Pirona AC, Giese N, Taipale J, Siveke JT, Hoheisel JD, Lueong S. The transcription factor FLI1 promotes cancer progression by affecting cell cycle regulation. Int J Cancer 2020; 147:189-201. [PMID: 31846072 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.32831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Binding of transcription factors to mutated DNA sequences is a likely regulator of cancer progression. Noncoding regulatory mutations such as those on the core promoter of the gene encoding human telomerase reverse transcriptase have been shown to affect gene expression in cancer. Using a protein microarray of 667 transcription factor DNA-binding domains and subsequent functional assays, we looked for transcription factors that preferentially bind the mutant hTERT promoter and characterized their downstream effects. One of them, friend leukemia integration 1 (FLI1), which belongs to the E26 transforming-specific family of transcription factors, exhibited particularly strong effects with respect to regulating hTERT expression, while the even better binding ELK3 did not. Depletion of FLI1 decreased expression of the genes for cyclin D1 (CCND1) and E2F transcription factor 2 (E2F2) resulting in a G1/S cell cycle arrest and in consequence a reduction of cell proliferation. FLI1 also affected CMTM7, another gene involved in G1/S transition, although by another process that suggests a balanced regulation of the tumor suppressor gene's activity via opposing regulation processes. FLI1 expression was found upregulated and correlated with an increase in CCND1 expression in pancreatic cancer and brain tumors. In non-neoplastic lung cells, however, FLI1 depletion led to rapid progression through the cell cycle. This coincides with the fact that FLI1 is downregulated in lung tumors. Taken together, our data indicate a cell cycle regulatory hub involving FLI1, hTERT, CCND1 and E2F2 in a tissue- and context-dependent manner.
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- Beiping Miao
- Division of Functional Genome Analysis (B070), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Functional Genome Analysis (B070), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Infections and Cancer Epidemiology (F022), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Functional Genome Analysis (B070), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Solid Tumor Translational Oncology, West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK, partner site Essen) and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Functional Genome Analysis (B070), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Research Laboratory of the European Pancreas Centre (EPZ) Integrative Oncology Group, University Clinic Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Functional Genomics, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institute, Sweden
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- Division of Solid Tumor Translational Oncology, West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK, partner site Essen) and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Functional Genome Analysis (B070), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Functional Genome Analysis (B070), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
- Division of Solid Tumor Translational Oncology, West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK, partner site Essen) and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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