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Zhang J, Liu Y, Zuo L, Fan F, Yan H, Zhao F, Li J, Ma C, Li Q, Xu A, Xu J, Zhang B, Hu Y, Sun C. Class II ferroptosis inducers are a novel therapeutic approach for t(4;14)-positive multiple myeloma. Blood Adv 2024; 8:5022-5038. [PMID: 39042883 PMCID: PMC11465055 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2023010335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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ABSTRACT Multiple myeloma (MM) is a clonal plasma cell malignancy that is characterized by genetic heterogeneity. The cytogenetic abnormality t(4;14) strongly predicts poor outcome in patients with MM, even in the era of novel drugs. Ferroptosis is a new approach to antitumor therapy, but the relationship between ferroptosis and MM cytogenetic abnormalities remains largely unclear. In this study, we show that t(4;14)-positive but not t(4;14)-negative MM cells are susceptible to class II ferroptosis inducers (FINs) in a preclinical setting, which is dependent on the significant upregulation of the MM SET domain-containing protein (MMSET). Mechanistically, MMSET upregulates acyl-coenzyme A synthetase long-chain family member 4 transcription by binding to its promoter region, leading to increased polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) levels and enhanced sensitivity of t(4;14)-positive MM cells to ferroptosis. Supplementation with PUFAs efficiently restores the susceptibility of t(4;14)-negative MM cells to ferroptosis. In addition, combining class II FIN treatment with bortezomib in t(4;14)-positive MM cells attenuates cellular glutathione and induces both apoptosis and ferroptosis levels by inhibiting the increase in solute carrier family 7 member 11, demonstrating synergistic antitumor activity in vitro and in a xenograft model. Taken together, our findings suggest that targeting ferroptosis with class II FINs is a novel and promising therapeutic approach to improve the outcome of t(4;14)-positive patients with MM.
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- Jiasi Zhang
- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Ren Y, Bao X, Feng M, Xing B, Lian W, Yao Y, Wang R. CD87-targeted BiTE and CAR-T cells potently inhibit invasive nonfunctional pituitary adenomas. SCIENCE CHINA. LIFE SCIENCES 2024; 67:2169-2185. [PMID: 38987430 DOI: 10.1007/s11427-024-2591-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Recently, bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTEs) and chimeric antigen receptor-modified T cells (CAR-Ts) have been shown to have high therapeutic efficacy in hematological tumors. CD87 is highly expressed in solid tumors with an oncogenic function. To assess their cytotoxic effects on invasive nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas (iNFPAs), we first examined CD87 expression and its effects on the metabolism of iNFPA cells. We generated CD87-specific BiTE and CAR/IL-12 T cells, and their cytotoxic effects on iNFPAs cells and in mouse models were determined. CD87 had high expression in iNFPA tissue and cell samples but was undetected in noncancerous brain samples. CD87×CD3 BiTE and CD87 CAR/IL-12 T-cells showed antigenic specificity and exerted satisfactory cytotoxic effects, decreasing tumor cell proliferation in vitro and reducing existing tumors in experimental mice. Overall, the above findings suggest that CD87 is a promising target for the immunotherapeutic management of iNFPAs using anti-CD87 BiTE and CD87-specific CAR/IL-12 T cells.
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- Yuan Ren
- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100730, China.
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Li S, Tian Q, Zheng L, Zhou Y. Functional Amino Acids in the Regulation of Bone and Its Diseases. Mol Nutr Food Res 2024; 68:e2400094. [PMID: 39233531 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202400094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024]
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Bone as a vigorous tissue is constantly undergoing bone remodeling. The homeostasis of bone remodeling requires combined efforts of multifarious bone cells. Amino acids (AA), known as essential components of life support, are closely related to the regulation of bone homeostasis. In recent years, the concept of functional amino acids (FAAs) has been proposed, which is defined as AA that regulate key metabolic pathways to improve health, survival, growth, development, lactation, and reproduction of organisms, to highlight their outstanding contributions in the body. In the hope of exploring new therapeutic strategies, this review focus on summarizing recent progress in the vital role of FAAs in bone homeostasis maintaining and potential implications of FAAs in bone-related diseases, and discussing related mechanisms. The results showed that FAAs are closely related to bone metabolism and therapeutic strategy targeting FAAs metabolism is one of the future trends for bone disorders, while the explorations about possible impact of FAAs-based diets are still limited.
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- Siying Li
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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Varzieva VG, Mesonzhnik NV, Ilgisonis IS, Belenkov YN, Kozhevnikova MV, Appolonova SA. Metabolomic biomarkers of multiple myeloma: A systematic review. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2024; 1879:189151. [PMID: 38986721 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2024.189151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable malignancy of clonal plasma cells. Various diagnostic methods are used in parallel to accurately determine stage and severity of the disease. Identifying a biomarker or a panel of biomarkers could enhance the quality of medical care that patients receive by adopting a more personalized approach. Metabolomics utilizes high-throughput analytical platforms to examine the levels and quantities of biochemical compounds in biosamples. The aim of this review was to conduct a systematic literature search for potential metabolic biomarkers that may aid in the diagnosis and prognosis of MM. The review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA recommendations and was registered in PROSPERO. The systematic search was performed in PubMed, CINAHL, SciFinder, Scopus, The Cochrane Library and Google Scholar. Studies were limited to those involving people with clinically diagnosed MM and healthy controls as comparators. Articles had to be published in English and had no restrictions on publication date or sample type. The quality of articles was assessed according to QUADOMICS criteria. A total of 709 articles were collected during the literature search. Of these, 436 were excluded based on their abstract, with 26 more removed after a thorough review of the full text. Finally, 16 articles were deemed relevant and were subjected to further analysis of their data. A number of promising candidate biomarkers was discovered. Follow-up studies with large sample sizes are needed to determine their suitability for clinical applications.
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- Valeria G Varzieva
- Department of Pharmacology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Vernadskogo pr., 96, 119571 Moscow, Russia; Centre of Biopharmaceutical Analysis and Metabolomics, Institute of Translational Medicine and Biotechnology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Nakhimovsky pr., 45, 117418 Moscow, Russia.
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- Centre of Biopharmaceutical Analysis and Metabolomics, Institute of Translational Medicine and Biotechnology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Nakhimovsky pr., 45, 117418 Moscow, Russia.
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- Hospital Therapy No. 1 Department, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Bol'shaya Pirogovskaya st. 6/1, 119435 Moscow, Russia
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- Hospital Therapy No. 1 Department, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Bol'shaya Pirogovskaya st. 6/1, 119435 Moscow, Russia
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- Hospital Therapy No. 1 Department, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Bol'shaya Pirogovskaya st. 6/1, 119435 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Vernadskogo pr., 96, 119571 Moscow, Russia; Centre of Biopharmaceutical Analysis and Metabolomics, Institute of Translational Medicine and Biotechnology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Nakhimovsky pr., 45, 117418 Moscow, Russia
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Cheng L, Wang X, Liu A, Zhu Y, Cheng H, Yu J, Gong L, Liu H, Shen G, Liu L. Phenylalanine deprivation inhibits multiple myeloma progression by perturbing endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:3493-3512. [PMID: 39220878 PMCID: PMC11365427 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2024.04.021] [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: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Amino acid metabolic remodeling is a hallmark of cancer, driving an increased nutritional demand for amino acids. Amino acids are pivotal for energetic regulation, biosynthetic support, and homeostatic maintenance to stimulate cancer progression. However, the role of phenylalanine in multiple myeloma (MM) remains unknown. Here, we demonstrate that phenylalanine levels in MM patients are decreased in plasma but elevated in bone marrow (BM) cells. After the treatment, phenylalanine levels increase in plasma and decrease in BM. This suggests that changes in phenylalanine have diagnostic value and that phenylalanine in the BM microenvironment is an essential source of nutrients for MM progression. The requirement for phenylalanine by MM cells exhibits a similar pattern. Inhibiting phenylalanine utilization suppresses MM cell growth and provides a synergistic effect with Bortezomib (BTZ) treatment in vitro and murine models. Mechanistically, phenylalanine deprivation induces excessive endoplasmic reticulum stress and leads to MM cell apoptosis through the ATF3-CHOP-DR5 pathway. Interference with ATF3 significantly affects phenylalanine deprivation therapy. In conclusion, we have identified phenylalanine metabolism as a characteristic feature of MM metabolic remodeling. Phenylalanine is necessary for MM proliferation, and its aberrant demand highlights the importance of low-phenylalanine diets as an adjuvant treatment for MM.
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- Longhao Cheng
- Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China–Japan Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, China–Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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- Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
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- Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China
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- Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China–Japan Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100029, China
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- Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China–Japan Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100029, China
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- Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China–Japan Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100029, China
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- Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China–Japan Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100029, China
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- Institute of Chemicals Safety, Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, Beijing 100020, China
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- Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China–Japan Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100029, China
- Department of Pharmacy, China–Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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Xian M, Wang Q, Xiao L, Zhong L, Xiong W, Ye L, Su P, Zhang C, Li Y, Orlowski RZ, Zhan F, Ganguly S, Zu Y, Qian J, Yi Q. Leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor B1 (LILRB1) protects human multiple myeloma cells from ferroptosis by maintaining cholesterol homeostasis. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5767. [PMID: 38982045 PMCID: PMC11233649 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50073-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematologic malignancy characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow. MM patients with aggressive progression have poor survival, emphasizing the urgent need for identifying new therapeutic targets. Here, we show that the leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor B1 (LILRB1), a transmembrane receptor conducting negative immune response, is a top-ranked gene associated with poor prognosis in MM patients. LILRB1 deficiency inhibits MM progression in vivo by enhancing the ferroptosis of MM cells. Mechanistic studies reveal that LILRB1 forms a complex with the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) and LDLR adapter protein 1 (LDLRAP1) to facilitate LDL/cholesterol uptake. Loss of LILRB1 impairs cholesterol uptake but activates the de novo cholesterol synthesis pathway to maintain cellular cholesterol homeostasis, leading to the decrease of anti-ferroptotic metabolite squalene. Our study uncovers the function of LILRB1 in regulating cholesterol metabolism and protecting MM cells from ferroptosis, implicating LILRB1 as a promising therapeutic target for MM patients.
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- Miao Xian
- Center for Translational Research in Hematological Malignancies, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Center for Translational Research in Hematological Malignancies, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Center for Translational Research in Hematological Malignancies, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Center for Translational Research in Hematological Malignancies, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Center for Translational Research in Hematological Malignancies, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Center for Translational Research in Hematological Malignancies, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Center for Translational Research in Hematological Malignancies, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Center for Translational Research in Hematological Malignancies, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Center for Translational Research in Hematological Malignancies, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Myeloma Center, Winthrop P. Rockefeller Institute, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, 72205, USA
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- Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, Institute for Academic Medicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Center for Translational Research in Hematological Malignancies, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Center for Translational Research in Hematological Malignancies, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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Taurino G, Dander E, Chiu M, Pozzi G, Maccari C, Starace R, Silvestri D, Griffini E, Bianchi MG, Carubbi C, Andreoli R, Mirandola P, Valsecchi MG, Rizzari C, D'Amico G, Bussolati O. Asparagine transport through SLC1A5/ASCT2 and SLC38A5/SNAT5 is essential for BCP-ALL cell survival and a potential therapeutic target. Br J Haematol 2024; 205:175-188. [PMID: 38736325 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.19516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (BCP-ALL) blasts strictly depend on the transport of extra-cellular asparagine (Asn), yielding a rationale for L-asparaginase (ASNase) therapy. However, the carriers used by ALL blasts for Asn transport have not been identified yet. Exploiting RS4;11 cells as BCP-ALL model, we have found that cell Asn is lowered by either silencing or inhibition of the transporters ASCT2 or SNAT5. The inhibitors V-9302 (for ASCT2) and GluγHA (for SNAT5) markedly lower cell proliferation and, when used together, suppress mTOR activity, induce autophagy and cause a severe nutritional stress, leading to a proliferative arrest and a massive cell death in both the ASNase-sensitive RS4;11 cells and the relatively ASNase-insensitive NALM-6 cells. The cytotoxic effect is not prevented by coculturing leukaemic cells with primary mesenchymal stromal cells. Leukaemic blasts of paediatric ALL patients express ASCT2 and SNAT5 at diagnosis and undergo marked cytotoxicity when exposed to the inhibitors. ASCT2 expression is positively correlated with the minimal residual disease at the end of the induction therapy. In conclusion, ASCT2 and SNAT5 are the carriers exploited by ALL cells to transport Asn, and ASCT2 expression is associated with a lower therapeutic response. ASCT2 may thus represent a novel therapeutic target in BCP-ALL.
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- Giuseppe Taurino
- Laboratory of General Pathology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Tettamanti Center, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo Dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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- Laboratory of General Pathology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Laboratory of Human Anatomy, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Laboratory of Industrial Toxicology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Tettamanti Center, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo Dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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- Tettamanti Center, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo Dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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- Laboratory of General Pathology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Laboratory of General Pathology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- MRH-Microbiome Research Hub, Parco Area Delle Scienze 11/A, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Laboratory of Human Anatomy, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Laboratory of Industrial Toxicology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- CERT-Center of Excellence for Toxicological Research, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Laboratory of Human Anatomy, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo Dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo Dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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- Tettamanti Center, Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo Dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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- Laboratory of General Pathology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- MRH-Microbiome Research Hub, Parco Area Delle Scienze 11/A, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Shi J, Pabon K, Ding R, Scotto KW. ABCG2 and SLC1A5 functionally interact to rewire metabolism and confer a survival advantage to cancer cells under oxidative stress. J Biol Chem 2024; 300:107299. [PMID: 38641063 PMCID: PMC11131071 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2024.107299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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ABCG2, a member of the ABC transporter superfamily, is overexpressed in many human tumors and has long been studied for its ability to export a variety of chemotherapeutic agents, thereby conferring a multidrug resistance (MDR) phenotype. However, several studies have shown that ABCG2 can also confer an MDR-independent survival advantage to tumor cells exposed to stress. While investigating the mechanism by which ABCG2 enhances survival in stressful milieus, we have identified a physical and functional interaction between ABCG2 and SLC1A5, a member of the solute transporter superfamily and the primary transporter of glutamine in cancer cells. This interaction was accompanied by increased glutamine uptake, increased glutaminolysis, and rewired cellular metabolism, as evidenced by an increase in key metabolic enzymes and alteration of glutamine-dependent metabolic pathways. Specifically, we observed an increase in glutamine metabolites shuttled to the TCA cycle, and an increase in the synthesis of glutathione, accompanied by a decrease in basal levels of reactive oxygen species and a marked increase in cell survival in the face of oxidative stress. Notably, the knockdown of SLC1A5 or depletion of exogenous glutamine diminished ABCG2-enhanced autophagy flux, further implicating this solute transporter in ABCG2-mediated cell survival. This is, to our knowledge, the first report of a functionally significant physical interaction between members of the two major transporter superfamilies. Moreover, these observations may underlie the protective role of ABCG2 in cancer cells under duress and suggest a novel role for ABCG2 in the regulation of metabolism in normal and diseased states.
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- Jia Shi
- Department of Pharmacology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Biomedical Health Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Biomedical Health Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Biomedical Health Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Clinical Pharmacology, Translational Medicine, Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Biomedical Health Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA.
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Hasan Bou Issa L, Fléchon L, Laine W, Ouelkdite A, Gaggero S, Cozzani A, Tilmont R, Chauvet P, Gower N, Sklavenitis-Pistofidis R, Brinster C, Thuru X, Touil Y, Quesnel B, Mitra S, Ghobrial IM, Kluza J, Manier S. MYC dependency in GLS1 and NAMPT is a therapeutic vulnerability in multiple myeloma. iScience 2024; 27:109417. [PMID: 38510131 PMCID: PMC10952034 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.109417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
Abstract
Multiple myeloma (MM) is an incurable hematological malignancy in which MYC alterations contribute to the malignant phenotype. Nevertheless, MYC lacks therapeutic druggability. Here, we leveraged large-scale loss-of-function screens and conducted a small molecule screen to identify genes and pathways with enhanced essentiality correlated with MYC expression. We reported a specific gene dependency in glutaminase (GLS1), essential for the viability and proliferation of MYC overexpressing cells. Conversely, the analysis of isogenic models, as well as cell lines dataset (CCLE) and patient datasets, revealed GLS1 as a non-oncogenic dependency in MYC-driven cells. We functionally delineated the differential modulation of glutamine to maintain mitochondrial function and cellular biosynthesis in MYC overexpressing cells. Furthermore, we observed that pharmaceutical inhibition of NAMPT selectively affects MYC upregulated cells. We demonstrate the effectiveness of combining GLS1 and NAMPT inhibitors, suggesting that targeting glutaminolysis and NAD synthesis may be a promising strategy to target MYC-driven MM.
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- Lama Hasan Bou Issa
- Canther, INSERM UMR-S1277 and CNRS UMR9020, Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
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- Canther, INSERM UMR-S1277 and CNRS UMR9020, Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
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- Canther, INSERM UMR-S1277 and CNRS UMR9020, Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
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- Canther, INSERM UMR-S1277 and CNRS UMR9020, Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
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- Canther, INSERM UMR-S1277 and CNRS UMR9020, Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
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- Canther, INSERM UMR-S1277 and CNRS UMR9020, Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
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- Department of Hematology, CHU Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Department of Hematology, CHU Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Department of Hematology, CHU Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Canther, INSERM UMR-S1277 and CNRS UMR9020, Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
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- Canther, INSERM UMR-S1277 and CNRS UMR9020, Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
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- Canther, INSERM UMR-S1277 and CNRS UMR9020, Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
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- Canther, INSERM UMR-S1277 and CNRS UMR9020, Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
- Department of Hematology, CHU Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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- Canther, INSERM UMR-S1277 and CNRS UMR9020, Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Canther, INSERM UMR-S1277 and CNRS UMR9020, Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
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- Canther, INSERM UMR-S1277 and CNRS UMR9020, Lille University, 59000 Lille, France
- Department of Hematology, CHU Lille, 59000 Lille, France
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Zhou X, He R, Hu WX, Luo S, Hu J. Targeting myeloma metabolism: How abnormal metabolism contributes to multiple myeloma progression and resistance to proteasome inhibitors. Neoplasia 2024; 50:100974. [PMID: 38364355 PMCID: PMC10881428 DOI: 10.1016/j.neo.2024.100974] [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: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
Abstract
Multiple myeloma is a hematological malignancy that has evolved from antibody-secreting B lymphocytes. Like other types of cancers, myeloma cells have acquired functional capabilities which are referred to as "Hallmarks of Cancer", and one of their most important features is the metabolic disorders. Due to the high secretory load of the MM cells, the first-line medicine proteasome inhibitors have found their pronounced effects in MM cells for blocking the degradation of misfolded proteins, leading to their accumulation in the ER and overwhelming ER stress. Moreover, proteasome inhibitors have been reported to be effective in myeloma by targeting glucose, lipid, amino acid metabolism of MM cells. In this review, we have described the abnormal metabolism of the three major nutrients, such as glucose, lipid and amino acids, which participate in the cellular functions. We have described their roles in myeloma progression, how they could be exploited for therapeutic purposes, and current therapeutic strategies targeting these metabolites, hoping to uncover potential novel therapeutic targets and promote the development of future therapeutic approaches.
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- Xiang Zhou
- Molecular Biology Research Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, China
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- Molecular Biology Research Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, China
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- Molecular Biology Research Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, China
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- Molecular Biology Research Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, China.
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- Molecular Biology Research Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, China.
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Hussein N, Rajasuriar R, Khan AM, Lim YAL, Gan GG. The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Hematological Cancers. Mol Cancer Res 2024; 22:7-20. [PMID: 37906201 DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.mcr-23-0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
Abstract
Humans are in a complex symbiotic relationship with a wide range of microbial organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The evolution and composition of the human microbiome can be an indicator of how it may affect human health and susceptibility to diseases. Microbiome alteration, termed as dysbiosis, has been linked to the pathogenesis and progression of hematological cancers. A variety of mechanisms, including epithelial barrier disruption, local chronic inflammation response trigger, antigen dis-sequestration, and molecular mimicry, have been proposed to be associated with gut microbiota. Dysbiosis may be induced or worsened by cancer therapies (such as chemotherapy and/or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation) or infection. The use of antibiotics during treatment may also promote dysbiosis, with possible long-term consequences. The aim of this review is to provide a succinct summary of the current knowledge describing the role of the microbiome in hematological cancers, as well as its influence on their therapies. Modulation of the gut microbiome, involving modifying the composition of the beneficial microorganisms in the management and treatment of hematological cancers is also discussed. Additionally discussed are the latest developments in modeling approaches and tools used for computational analyses, interpretation and better understanding of the gut microbiome data.
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- Najihah Hussein
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Data Sciences, Perdana University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Beykoz Institute of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkiye
- College of Computing and Information Technology, University of Doha for Science and Technology, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Zhu Y, Jian X, Chen S, An G, Jiang D, Yang Q, Zhang J, Hu J, Qiu Y, Feng X, Guo J, Chen X, Li Z, Zhou R, Hu C, He N, Shi F, Huang S, Liu H, Li X, Xie L, Zhu Y, Zhao L, Jiang Y, Li J, Wang J, Qiu L, Chen X, Jia W, He Y, Zhou W. Targeting gut microbial nitrogen recycling and cellular uptake of ammonium to improve bortezomib resistance in multiple myeloma. Cell Metab 2024; 36:159-175.e8. [PMID: 38113887 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
Abstract
The gut microbiome has been found to play a crucial role in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM), which is still considered incurable due to drug resistance. In previous studies, we demonstrated that intestinal nitrogen-recycling bacteria are enriched in patients with MM. However, their role in MM relapse remains unclear. This study highlights the specific enrichment of Citrobacter freundii (C. freundii) in patients with relapsed MM. Through fecal microbial transplantation experiments, we demonstrate that C. freundii plays a critical role in inducing drug resistance in MM by increasing levels of circulating ammonium. The ammonium enters MM cells through the transmembrane channel protein SLC12A2, promoting chromosomal instability and drug resistance by stabilizing the NEK2 protein. We show that furosemide sodium, a loop diuretic, downregulates SLC12A2, thereby inhibiting ammonium uptake by MM cells and improving progression-free survival and curative effect scores. These findings provide new therapeutic targets and strategies for the intervention of MM progression and drug resistance.
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- Yinghong Zhu
- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Hematology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy Medical Society & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy Medical Society & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China.
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Bioinformatics Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Furong Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Singh AK, Prasad P, Cancelas JA. Mesenchymal stromal cells, metabolism, and mitochondrial transfer in bone marrow normal and malignant hematopoiesis. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1325291. [PMID: 38169927 PMCID: PMC10759248 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1325291] [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: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation-based treatments are in different phases of clinical development, ranging from current therapies to a promise in the repair and regeneration of diseased tissues and organs. Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs), which are fibroblast-like heterogeneous progenitors with multilineage differentiation (osteogenic, chondrogenic, and adipogenic) and self-renewal potential, and exist in the bone marrow (BM), adipose, and synovium, among other tissues, represent one of the most widely used sources of stem cells in regenerative medicine. MSCs derived from bone marrow (BM-MSCs) exhibit a variety of traits, including the potential to drive HSC fate and anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive capabilities via paracrine activities and interactions with the innate and adaptive immune systems. The role of BM-MSC-derived adipocytes is more controversial and may act as positive or negative regulators of benign or malignant hematopoiesis based on their anatomical location and functional crosstalk with surrounding cells in the BM microenvironment. This review highlights the most recent clinical and pre-clinical findings on how BM-MSCs interact with the surrounding HSCs, progenitors, and immune cells, and address some recent insights on the mechanisms that mediate MSCs and adipocyte metabolic control through a metabolic crosstalk between BM microenvironment cells and intercellular mitochondrial transfer in normal and malignant hematopoiesis.
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- Abhishek K. Singh
- Division of Experimental Hematology and Cancer Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
- Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Division of Experimental Hematology and Cancer Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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- Division of Experimental Hematology and Cancer Biology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
- Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Zeng Y, Jiang H, Zhang X, Xu J, Wu X, Xu Q, Cai W, Ying H, Zhou R, Ding Y, Ying K, Song X, Chen Z, Zeng L, Zhao L, Yu F. Canagliflozin reduces chemoresistance in hepatocellular carcinoma through PKM2-c-Myc complex-mediated glutamine starvation. Free Radic Biol Med 2023; 208:571-586. [PMID: 37696420 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2023.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
Abstract
Cisplatin (CPT) is one of the standard treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, its use is limits as a monotherapy due to drug resistance, and the underlying mechanism remains unclear. To solve this problem, we tried using canagliflozin (CANA), a clinical drug for diabetes, to reduce chemoresistance to CPT, and the result showed that CANA could vigorously inhibit cell proliferation and migration independent of the original target SGLT2. Mechanistically, CANA reduced aerobic glycolysis in HCC by targeting PKM2. The downregulated PKM2 directly bound to the transcription factor c-Myc in the cytoplasm to form a complex, which upregulated the level of phosphorylated c-Myc Thr58 and promoted the ubiquitination and degradation of c-Myc. Decreased c-Myc reduced the expression of GLS1, a key enzyme in glutamine metabolism, leading to impaired glutamine utilization. Finally, intracellular glutamine starvation induced ferroptosis and sensitized HCC to CPT. In conclusion, our study showed that CANA re-sensitized HCC to CPT by inducing ferroptosis through dual effects on glycolysis and glutamine metabolism. This is a novel mechanism to increase chemosensitivity, which may provide compatible chemotherapy drugs for HCC.
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- Yuan Zeng
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China; Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Choa R, Panaroni C, Bhatia R, Raje N. It is worth the weight: obesity and the transition from monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance to multiple myeloma. Blood Adv 2023; 7:5510-5523. [PMID: 37493975 PMCID: PMC10515310 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2023010822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
Abstract
The overweight/obesity epidemic is a serious public health concern that affects >40% of adults globally and increases the risk of numerous chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and various cancers. Multiple myeloma (MM) is a lymphohematopoietic cancer caused by the uncontrolled clonal expansion of plasma cells. Recent studies have shown that obesity is a risk factor not only for MM but also monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a precursor disease state of MM. Furthermore, obesity may promote the transition from MGUS to MM. Thus, in this review, we summarize the epidemiological evidence regarding the role of obesity in MM and MGUS, discuss the biologic mechanisms that drive these disease processes, and detail the obesity-targeted pharmacologic and lifestyle interventions that may reduce the risk of progression from MGUS to MM.
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- Ruth Choa
- Center for Multiple Myeloma, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Center for Multiple Myeloma, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Center for Multiple Myeloma, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Center for Multiple Myeloma, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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Zhou Q, Tao C, Yuan J, Pan F, Wang R. Ferroptosis, a subtle talk between immune system and cancer cells: To be or not to be? Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 165:115251. [PMID: 37523985 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Ferroptosis, an established form of programmed cell death discovered in 2012, is characterized by an imbalance in iron metabolism, lipid metabolism, and antioxidant metabolism. Activated CD8 + T cells can trigger ferroptosis in tumor cells by releasing interferon-γ, which initiates the ferroptosis program. Despite the remarkable progress made in treating various tumors with immunotherapy, such as anti-PD1/PDL1, there are still significant challenges to overcome, including limited treatment options and drug resistance. In this review, we exam the potential biological significance of the ferroptosis phenotype using bioinformatics and review the latest advancements in understanding the mechanism of ferroptosis-mediated anti-tumor immunotherapy. Furthermore, we revisit the host immune system, immune microenvironment, ferroptotic defense system, metabolic reprogramming, and key genes that regulate the occurrence and resistance of ferroptosis of tumor cell. Additionally, several immune-combined ferroptosis treatment strategies were put forward to improve immunotherapy efficacy and to provide new insights into reversing anti-tumor immune drug resistance.
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- Qiong Zhou
- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210093, PR China.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210093, PR China.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210093, PR China.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210093, PR China.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210093, PR China.
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Edwards DN. Amino Acid Metabolism in Bone Metastatic Disease. Curr Osteoporos Rep 2023; 21:344-353. [PMID: 37277592 DOI: 10.1007/s11914-023-00797-4] [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] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Breast and prostate tumors frequently metastasize to the bone, but the underlying mechanisms for osteotropism remain elusive. An emerging feature of metastatic progression is metabolic adaptation of cancer cells to new environments. This review will summarize the recent advances on how cancer cells utilize amino acid metabolism during metastasis, from early dissemination to interactions with the bone microenvironment. RECENT FINDINGS Recent studies have suggested that certain metabolic preferences for amino acids may be associated with bone metastasis. Once in the bone microenvironment, cancer cells encounter a favorable microenvironment, where a changing nutrient composition of the tumor-bone microenvironment may alter metabolic interactions with bone-resident cells to further drive metastatic outgrowth. Enhanced amino acid metabolic programs are associated with bone metastatic disease and may be further augmented by the bone microenvironment. Additional studies are necessary to fully elucidate the role of amino acid metabolism on bone metastasis.
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- Deanna N Edwards
- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1161 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37232, USA.
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
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Cui Y, Wang F, Fang B. Mitochondrial dysfunction and drug targets in multiple myeloma. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2023; 149:8007-8016. [PMID: 36928159 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-023-04672-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematological cancer that has no cure. Although currently there are several novel drugs, most MM patients experience drug resistance and disease relapse. The results of previous studies suggest that aberrant mitochondrial function may contribute to tumor progression and drug resistance. Mitochondrial DNA mutations and metabolic reprogramming have been reported in MM patients. Several preclinical and clinical studies have shown encouraging results of mitochondria-targeting therapy in MM patients. In this review, we have summarized our current understanding of mitochondrial biology in MM. More importantly, we have reviewed mitochondrial targeting strategies in MM treatment.
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- Yushan Cui
- Department of Hematology, Henan Institute of Hematology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, No.127 of Dongming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China
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- Department of Hematology, Hengyang Medical School, The First Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, 421000, China
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- Department of Hematology, Henan Institute of Hematology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, No.127 of Dongming Road, Zhengzhou, 450000, China.
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Taurino G, Chiu M, Bianchi MG, Griffini E, Bussolati O. The SLC38A5/SNAT5 amino acid transporter: from pathophysiology to pro-cancer roles in the tumor microenvironment. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2023; 325:C550-C562. [PMID: 37458433 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00169.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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SLC38A5/SNAT5 is a system N transporter that can mediate net inward or outward transmembrane fluxes of neutral amino acids coupled with Na+ (symport) and H+ (antiport). Its preferential substrates are not only amino acids with side chains containing amide (glutamine and asparagine) or imidazole (histidine) groups, but also serine, glycine, and alanine are transported by the carrier. Expressed in the pancreas, intestinal tract, brain, liver, bone marrow, and placenta, it is regulated at mRNA and protein levels by mTORC1 and WNT/β-catenin pathways, and it is sensitive to pH, nutritional stress, inflammation, and hypoxia. SNAT5 expression has been found to be altered in pathological conditions such as chronic inflammatory diseases, gestational complications, chronic metabolic acidosis, and malnutrition. Growing experimental evidence shows that SNAT5 is overexpressed in several types of cancer cells. Moreover, recently published results indicate that SNAT5 expression in stromal cells can support the metabolic exchanges occurring in the tumor microenvironment of asparagine-auxotroph tumors. We review the functional role of the SNAT5 transporter in pathophysiology and propose that, due to its peculiar operational and regulatory features, SNAT5 may play important pro-cancer roles when expressed either in neoplastic or in stromal cells of glutamine-auxotroph tumors.NEW & NOTEWORTHY The transporter SLC38A5/SNAT5 provides net influx or efflux of glutamine, asparagine, and serine. These amino acids are of particular metabolic relevance in several conditions. Changes in transporter expression or activity have been described in selected types of human cancers, where SNAT5 can mediate amino acid exchanges between tumor and stromal cells, thus providing a potential therapeutic target. This is the first review that recapitulates the characteristics and roles of the transporter in physiology and pathology.
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- Giuseppe Taurino
- Laboratory of General Pathology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- MRH-Microbiome Research Hub, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Laboratory of General Pathology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Laboratory of General Pathology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- MRH-Microbiome Research Hub, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Laboratory of General Pathology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Laboratory of General Pathology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- MRH-Microbiome Research Hub, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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Findlay S, Nair R, Merrill RA, Kaiser Z, Cajelot A, Aryanpour Z, Heath J, St-Louis C, Papadopoli D, Topisirovic I, St-Pierre J, Sebag M, Kesarwala AH, Hulea L, Taylor EB, Shanmugam M, Orthwein A. The mitochondrial pyruvate carrier complex potentiates the efficacy of proteasome inhibitors in multiple myeloma. Blood Adv 2023; 7:3485-3500. [PMID: 36920785 PMCID: PMC10362273 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2022008345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy that emerges from antibody-producing plasma B cells. Proteasome inhibitors, including the US Food and Drug Administration-approved bortezomib (BTZ) and carfilzomib (CFZ), are frequently used for the treatment of patients with MM. Nevertheless, a significant proportion of patients with MM are refractory or develop resistance to this class of inhibitors, which represents a significant challenge in the clinic. Thus, identifying factors that determine the potency of proteasome inhibitors in MM is of paramount importance to bolster their efficacy in the clinic. Using genome-wide CRISPR-based screening, we identified a subunit of the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) complex, MPC1, as a common modulator of BTZ response in 2 distinct human MM cell lines in vitro. We noticed that CRISPR-mediated deletion or pharmacological inhibition of the MPC complex enhanced BTZ/CFZ-induced MM cell death with minimal impact on cell cycle progression. In fact, targeting the MPC complex compromised the bioenergetic capacity of MM cells, which is accompanied by reduced proteasomal activity, thereby exacerbating BTZ-induced cytotoxicity in vitro. Importantly, we observed that the RNA expression levels of several regulators of pyruvate metabolism were altered in advanced stages of MM for which they correlated with poor patient prognosis. Collectively, this study highlights the importance of the MPC complex for the survival of MM cells and their responses to proteasome inhibitors. These findings establish mitochondrial pyruvate metabolism as a potential target for the treatment of MM and an unappreciated strategy to increase the efficacy of proteasome inhibitors in the clinic.
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- Steven Findlay
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Segal Cancer Centre, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Canada
- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Segal Cancer Centre, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Segal Cancer Centre, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Canada
- Polytech Nice-Sophia, Université Côte d’Azur, Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Segal Cancer Centre, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Segal Cancer Centre, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Canada
- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
- Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, Ottawa, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Segal Cancer Centre, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Canada
- Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Segal Cancer Centre, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Canada
- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
- Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, Ottawa, Canada
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- The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Research Center, Montreal, Canada
- Département de Biochimie et médecine moléculaire, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Département de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Segal Cancer Centre, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Canada
- Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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Li J, Ni B, Yu X, Wang C, Li L, Zhou Y, Gu Y, Huang G, Hou J, Liu J, Chen Y. Metabolic kinetic modeling of [ 11C]methionine based on total-body PET in multiple myeloma. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2023; 50:2683-2691. [PMID: 37039900 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-023-06219-y] [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: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant disease characterized by the secretion of monoclonal immunoglobulins and has a high demand for amino acids. [11C]methionine total-body PET is capable of noninvasive dynamic monitoring of radiotracer in vivo, thus providing a way to reveal the dynamic changes of myeloma metabolism. This study aims to analyze the metabolic process of [11C]methionine based on kinetic modeling, and to preliminary reveal its application value in MM. METHODS Dynamic total-body [11C]methionine PET/CT was conducted with uEXPLORER in 12 subjects (9 MM patients and 3 controls). The tissue time activity curves (TACs) of organs and bone marrows were extracted. Model fitting of TACs was operated using PMOD Kinetic Modeling. After validation by Goodness of fit (GOF), the reversible two-tissue compartment model (2T4k) was used to further analysis. R software was used to analyze the correlation between kinetic parameters and clinical indicators. RESULTS The 2T4k has passed the criterion of GOF and was used to fit the data of 0-20 minutes. The [11C]methionine net uptake rate (Ki) was significantly higher in the MM lesions than in the non-myeloma controls (control: 0.040±0.007 mL/g/min, MM: 0.171±0.108 mL/g/min, p=0.009). The Ki values were found to be correlated with M protein levels in MM patients. MM patients with t(4;14) translocations had an elevated k4 value compared with t(4;14) negative patients. CONCLUSION MM lesions have a propensity for uptake of [11C]methionine. The serum levels of M protein are correlated with [11C]methionine uptake rate in myeloma. Metabolic classification based on the k4 value may be a promising strategy for risk stratification in MM.
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- Jiajin Li
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Central Research Institute, United Imaging Healthcare Group Co., Ltd, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Central Research Institute, United Imaging Healthcare Group Co., Ltd, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, 201318, China
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- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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Rana PS, Goparaju K, Driscoll JJ. Shutting off the fuel supply to target metabolic vulnerabilities in multiple myeloma. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1141851. [PMID: 37361580 PMCID: PMC10285382 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1141851] [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: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Pathways that govern cellular bioenergetics are deregulated in tumor cells and represent a hallmark of cancer. Tumor cells have the capacity to reprogram pathways that control nutrient acquisition, anabolism and catabolism to enhance their growth and survival. Tumorigenesis requires the autonomous reprogramming of key metabolic pathways that obtain, generate and produce metabolites from a nutrient-deprived tumor microenvironment to meet the increased bioenergetic demands of cancer cells. Intra- and extracellular factors also have a profound effect on gene expression to drive metabolic pathway reprogramming in not only cancer cells but also surrounding cell types that contribute to anti-tumor immunity. Despite a vast amount of genetic and histologic heterogeneity within and between cancer types, a finite set of pathways are commonly deregulated to support anabolism, catabolism and redox balance. Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematologic malignancy in adults and remains incurable in the vast majority of patients. Genetic events and the hypoxic bone marrow milieu deregulate glycolysis, glutaminolysis and fatty acid synthesis in MM cells to promote their proliferation, survival, metastasis, drug resistance and evasion of immunosurveillance. Here, we discuss mechanisms that disrupt metabolic pathways in MM cells to support the development of therapeutic resistance and thwart the effects of anti-myeloma immunity. A better understanding of the events that reprogram metabolism in myeloma and immune cells may reveal unforeseen vulnerabilities and advance the rational design of drug cocktails that improve patient survival.
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- Priyanka S. Rana
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
- Immune Oncology Program, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
- Adult Hematologic Malignancies & Stem Cell Transplant Section, Seidman Cancer Center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
- Immune Oncology Program, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
- Adult Hematologic Malignancies & Stem Cell Transplant Section, Seidman Cancer Center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
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Li L, Nie L, Jordan A, Cai Q, Liu Y, Li Y, Che Y, Vargas J, Chen Z, Leeming A, Wang W, Yao Y, Wang M, Jiang VC. Targeting glutaminase is therapeutically effective in ibrutinib-resistant mantle cell lymphoma. Haematologica 2023; 108:1616-1627. [PMID: 36420799 PMCID: PMC10230437 DOI: 10.3324/haematol.2022.281538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is an incurable B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma characterized by frequent relapses. The development of resistance to ibrutinib therapy remains a major challenge in MCL. We previously showed that glutaminolysis is associated with resistance to ibrutinib. In this study, we confirmed that glutaminase (GLS), the first enzyme in glutaminolysis, is overexpressed in ibrutinib-resistant MCL cells, and that its expression correlates well with elevated glutamine dependency and glutaminolysis. Furthermore, we discovered that GLS expression correlates with MYC expression and the functioning of the glutamine transporter ASCT2. Depletion of glutamine or GLS significantly reduced cell growth, while GLS overexpression enhanced glutamine dependency and ibrutinib resistance. Consistent with this, GLS inhibition by its specific inhibitor telaglenastat suppressed MCL cell growth both in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, telaglenastat showed anti-MCL synergy when combined with ibrutinib or venetoclax in vitro, which was confirmed using an MCL patient-derived xenograft model. Our study provides the first evidence that targeting GLS with telaglenastat, alone or in combination with ibrutinib or venetoclax, is a promising strategy to overcome ibrutinib resistance in MCL.
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- Lingzhi Li
- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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- Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX; Department of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Tirado HA, Balasundaram N, Laaouimir L, Erdem A, van Gastel N. Metabolic crosstalk between stromal and malignant cells in the bone marrow niche. Bone Rep 2023; 18:101669. [PMID: 36909665 PMCID: PMC9996235 DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2023.101669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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Bone marrow is the primary site of blood cell production in adults and serves as the source of osteoblasts and osteoclasts that maintain bone homeostasis. The medullary microenvironment is also involved in malignancy, providing a fertile soil for the growth of blood cancers or solid tumors metastasizing to bone. The cellular composition of the bone marrow is highly complex, consisting of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, maturing blood cells, skeletal stem cells, osteoblasts, mesenchymal stromal cells, adipocytes, endothelial cells, lymphatic endothelial cells, perivascular cells, and nerve cells. Intercellular communication at different levels is essential to ensure proper skeletal and hematopoietic tissue function, but it is altered when malignant cells colonize the bone marrow niche. While communication often involves soluble factors such as cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors, as well as their respective cell-surface receptors, cells can also communicate by exchanging metabolic information. In this review, we discuss the importance of metabolic crosstalk between different cells in the bone marrow microenvironment, particularly concerning the malignant setting.
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- Hernán A Tirado
- Cellular Metabolism and Microenvironment Laboratory, de Duve Institute, UCLouvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cellular Metabolism and Microenvironment Laboratory, de Duve Institute, UCLouvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cellular Metabolism and Microenvironment Laboratory, de Duve Institute, UCLouvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cellular Metabolism and Microenvironment Laboratory, de Duve Institute, UCLouvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Cellular Metabolism and Microenvironment Laboratory, de Duve Institute, UCLouvain, Brussels, Belgium.,WELBIO Department, WEL Research Institute, Wavre, Belgium
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Wan Y, Chen M, Li X, Han X, Zhong L, Xiao F, Liu J, Xiang J, Jiang J, Chen X, Liu J, Li H, Li B, Huang H, Hou J. Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals XBP1-SLC38A2 axis as a metabolic regulator in cytotoxic T lymphocytes in multiple myeloma. Cancer Lett 2023; 562:216171. [PMID: 37054944 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2023.216171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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The mechanisms underlying the functional impairment and metabolic reprogramming of T lymphocytes in multiple myeloma (MM) have not been fully elucidated. In this study, single-cell RNA sequencing was used to compare gene expression profiles in T cells in bone marrow and peripheral blood of 10 newly diagnosed MM patients versus 3 healthy donors. Unbiased bioinformatics analysis revealed 9 cytotoxic T cell clusters. All 9 clusters in MM had higher expression of senescence markers (e.g., KLRG1 and CTSW) than the healthy control; some had higher expression of exhaustion-related markers (e.g., LAG3 and TNFRSF14). Pathway enrichment analyses showed downregulated amino acid metabolism and upregulated unfolded protein response (UPR) pathways, along with absent expression of glutamine transporter SLC38A2 and increased expression of UPR hallmark XBP1 in cytotoxic T cells in MM. In vitro studies revealed that XBP1 inhibited SLC38A2 by directly binding to its promoter, and silencing SLC38A2 resulted in decreased glutamine uptake and immune dysfunction of T cells. This study provided a landscape description of the immunosuppressive and metabolic features in T lymphocytes in MM, and suggested an important role of XBP1-SLC38A2 axis in T cell function.
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- Yike Wan
- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Bio-ID Center, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Immunology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China
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- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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- Department of Hematology, Ren Ji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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Matamala Montoya M, van Slobbe GJJ, Chang JC, Zaal EA, Berkers CR. Metabolic changes underlying drug resistance in the multiple myeloma tumor microenvironment. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1155621. [PMID: 37091139 PMCID: PMC10117897 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1155621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Multiple myeloma (MM) is characterized by the clonal expansion of malignant plasma cells in the bone marrow (BM). MM remains an incurable disease, with the majority of patients experiencing multiple relapses from different drugs. The MM tumor microenvironment (TME) and in particular bone-marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) play a crucial role in the development of drug resistance. Metabolic reprogramming is emerging as a hallmark of cancer that can potentially be exploited for cancer treatment. Recent studies show that metabolism is further adjusted in MM cells during the development of drug resistance. However, little is known about the role of BMSCs in inducing metabolic changes that are associated with drug resistance. In this Perspective, we summarize current knowledge concerning the metabolic reprogramming of MM, with a focus on those changes associated with drug resistance to the proteasome inhibitor Bortezomib (BTZ). In addition, we present proof-of-concept fluxomics (glucose isotope-tracing) and Seahorse data to show that co-culture of MM cells with BMSCs skews the metabolic phenotype of MM cells towards a drug-resistant phenotype, with increased oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), serine synthesis pathway (SSP), TCA cycle and glutathione (GSH) synthesis. Given the crucial role of BMSCs in conveying drug resistance, insights into the metabolic interaction between MM and BMSCs may ultimately aid in the identification of novel metabolic targets that can be exploited for therapy.
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- María Matamala Montoya
- Division Cell Biology, Metabolism & Cancer, Department Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics, Bijvoet Center for Biomolecular Research and Utrecht Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Division Cell Biology, Metabolism & Cancer, Department Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Division Cell Biology, Metabolism & Cancer, Department Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Division Cell Biology, Metabolism & Cancer, Department Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Celia R. Berkers, ; Esther A. Zaal,
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- Division Cell Biology, Metabolism & Cancer, Department Biomolecular Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Celia R. Berkers, ; Esther A. Zaal,
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Yang Q, Wei Y, Zhu Y, Guo J, Zhang J, He Y, Li X, Liu J, Zhou W. The Interaction between Gut Microbiota and Host Amino Acids Metabolism in Multiple Myeloma. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15071942. [PMID: 37046603 PMCID: PMC10093363 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15071942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Although novel therapies have dramatically improved outcomes for multiple myeloma (MM) patients, relapse is inevitable and overall outcomes are heterogeneous. The gut microbiota is becoming increasingly recognized for its influence on host metabolism. To date, evidence has suggested that the gut microbiota contributes to MM, not only via the progressive activities of specific bacteria but also through the influence of the microbiota on host metabolism. Importantly, the abnormal amino acid metabolism, as well as the altered microbiome in MM, is becoming increasingly apparent, as is the influence on MM progression and the therapeutic response. Moreover, the gut-microbiota-host-amino-acid metabolism interaction in the progression of MM has been highlighted. Modulation of the gut microbiota (such as fecal microbiota transplantation, FMT) can be modified, representing a new angle in MM treatment that can improve outcomes. In this review, the relationship between gut microbiota, metabolism, and MM, together with strategies to modulate the microbiota, will be discussed, and some unanswered questions for ongoing and future research will be presented.
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- Qin Yang
- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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Metabolic Alterations in Multiple Myeloma: From Oncogenesis to Proteasome Inhibitor Resistance. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15061682. [PMID: 36980568 PMCID: PMC10046772 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15061682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Despite significant improvements in treatment strategies over the past couple of decades, multiple myeloma (MM) remains an incurable disease due to the development of drug resistance. Metabolic reprogramming is a key feature of cancer cells, including MM, and acts to fuel increased proliferation, create a permissive tumour microenvironment, and promote drug resistance. This review presents an overview of the key metabolic adaptations that occur in MM pathogenesis and in the development of resistance to proteasome inhibitors, the backbone of current MM therapy, and considers the potential for therapeutic targeting of key metabolic pathways to improve outcomes.
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Lungu O, Toscani D, Burroughs-Garcia J, Giuliani N. The Metabolic Features of Osteoblasts: Implications for Multiple Myeloma (MM) Bone Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24054893. [PMID: 36902326 PMCID: PMC10003241 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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The study of osteoblast (OB) metabolism has recently received increased attention due to the considerable amount of energy used during the bone remodeling process. In addition to glucose, the main nutrient for the osteoblast lineages, recent data highlight the importance of amino acid and fatty acid metabolism in providing the fuel necessary for the proper functioning of OBs. Among the amino acids, it has been reported that OBs are largely dependent on glutamine (Gln) for their differentiation and activity. In this review, we describe the main metabolic pathways governing OBs' fate and functions, both in physiological and pathological malignant conditions. In particular, we focus on multiple myeloma (MM) bone disease, which is characterized by a severe imbalance in OB differentiation due to the presence of malignant plasma cells into the bone microenvironment. Here, we describe the most important metabolic alterations involved in the inhibition of OB formation and activity in MM patients.
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- Oxana Lungu
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
- Hematology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma, 43126 Parma, Italy
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Zhang J, Shi F, Liu X, Wu X, Hu C, Guo J, Yang Q, Xia J, He Y, An G, Qiu L, Feng X, Zhou W. Proline promotes proliferation and drug resistance of multiple myeloma by downregulation of proline dehydrogenase. Br J Haematol 2023; 201:704-717. [PMID: 36755409 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.18684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023]
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Amino acids in the bone marrow microenvironment (BMME) are a critical factor for multiple myeloma (MM) progression. Here, we have determined that proline is elevated in BMME of MM patients and links to poor prognosis in MM. Moreover, exogenous proline regulates MM cell proliferation and drug resistance. Elevated proline in BMME is due to bone collagen degradation and abnormal expression of the key enzyme of proline catabolism, proline dehydrogenase (PRODH). PRODH is downregulated in MM patients, mainly as a result of promoter hypermethylation with high expression of DNMT3b. Thus, overexpression of PRODH suppresses cell proliferation and drug resistance of MM and exhibits therapeutic potential for treatment of MM. Altogether, we identify proline as a key metabolic regulator of MM, unveil PRODH governing MM progression and provide a promising therapeutic strategy for MM treatment.
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- Jingyu Zhang
- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Tumor Cellular & Molecular Pathology, Cancer Research Institute, Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Key Laboratory for Carcinogenesis and Invasion, Chinese Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Chinese Ministry of Health, Cancer Research Institute, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Wang M, Zhao A, Li M, Niu T. Amino acids in hematologic malignancies: Current status and future perspective. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1113228. [PMID: 37032776 PMCID: PMC10076797 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1113228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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In recent years, growing emphasis has been placed on amino acids and their role in hematologic malignancies. Cancer cell metabolism is altered during tumorigenesis and development to meet expanding energetic and biosynthetic demands. Amino acids not only act as energy-supplying substances, but also play a vital role via regulating key signaling pathways, modulating epigenetic factors and remodeling tumor microenvironment. Targeting amino acids may be an effective therapeutic approach to address the current therapeutic challenges. Here, we provide an updated overview of mechanisms by which amino acids facilitate tumor development and therapy resistance. We also summarize novel therapies targeting amino acids, focusing on recent advances in basic research and their potential clinical implications.
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Zhang B, Wang Q, Zhang T, Zheng Z, Lin Z, Zhou S, Zheng D, Chen Z, Zheng S, Zhang Y, Lin X, Dong R, Chen J, Qian H, Hu X, Zhuang Y, Zhang Q, Jin Z, Jiang S, Ma Y. Identification and validation of a novel cuproptosis-related gene signature in multiple myeloma. Front Cell Dev Biol 2023; 11:1159355. [PMID: 37152283 PMCID: PMC10157051 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1159355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Background: Cuproptosis is a newly identified unique copper-triggered modality of mitochondrial cell death, distinct from known death mechanisms such as necroptosis, pyroptosis, and ferroptosis. Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematologic neoplasm characterized by the malignant proliferation of plasma cells. In the development of MM, almost all patients undergo a relatively benign course from monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) to smoldering myeloma (SMM), which further progresses to active myeloma. However, the prognostic value of cuproptosis in MM remains unknown. Method: In this study, we systematically investigated the genetic variants, expression patterns, and prognostic value of cuproptosis-related genes (CRGs) in MM. CRG scores derived from the prognostic model were used to perform the risk stratification of MM patients. We then explored their differences in clinical characteristics and immune patterns and assessed their value in prognosis prediction and treatment response. Nomograms were also developed to improve predictive accuracy and clinical applicability. Finally, we collected MM cell lines and patient samples to validate marker gene expression by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). Results: The evolution from MGUS and SMM to MM was also accompanied by differences in the CRG expression profile. Then, a well-performing cuproptosis-related risk model was developed to predict prognosis in MM and was validated in two external cohorts. The high-risk group exhibited higher clinical risk indicators. Cox regression analyses showed that the model was an independent prognostic predictor in MM. Patients in the high-risk group had significantly lower survival rates than those in the low-risk group (p < 0.001). Meanwhile, CRG scores were significantly correlated with immune infiltration, stemness index and immunotherapy sensitivity. We further revealed the close association between CRG scores and mitochondrial metabolism. Subsequently, the prediction nomogram showed good predictive power and calibration. Finally, the prognostic CRGs were further validated by qRT-PCR in vitro. Conclusion: CRGs were closely related to the immune pattern and self-renewal biology of cancer cells in MM. This prognostic model provided a new perspective for the risk stratification and treatment response prediction of MM patients.
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- Bingxin Zhang
- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- *Correspondence: Zhouxiang Jin, ; Songfu Jiang, ; Yongyong Ma,
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- *Correspondence: Zhouxiang Jin, ; Songfu Jiang, ; Yongyong Ma,
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Treatment and Life Support for Critical Diseases of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang Engineering Research Center for Hospital Emergency and Process Digitization, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- *Correspondence: Zhouxiang Jin, ; Songfu Jiang, ; Yongyong Ma,
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Zhang L, Xiang Y, Li Y, Zhang J. Gut microbiome in multiple myeloma: Mechanisms of progression and clinical applications. Front Immunol 2022; 13:1058272. [PMID: 36569873 PMCID: PMC9771691 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1058272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The gut commensal microbes modulate human immunity and metabolism through the production of a large number of metabolites, which act as signaling molecules and substrates of metabolic reactions in a diverse range of biological processes. There is a growing appreciation for the importance of immunometabolic mechanisms of the host-gut microbiota interactions in various malignant tumors. Emerging studies have suggested intestinal microbiota contributes to the progression of multiple myeloma. In this review, we summarized the current understanding of the gut microbiome in MM progression and treatment, and the influence of alterations in gut microbiota on treatment response and treatment-related toxicity and complications in MM patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Furthermore, we discussed the impact of gut microbiota-immune system interactions in tumor immunotherapy, focusing on tumor vaccine immunotherapy, which may be an effective approach to improve anti-myeloma efficacy.
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- Liuyun Zhang
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China,School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China,School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China,School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Human Disease Gene Study, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China,*Correspondence: Juan Zhang,
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Tannoury M, Garnier D, Susin SA, Bauvois B. Current Status of Novel Agents for the Treatment of B Cell Malignancies: What's Coming Next? Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:6026. [PMID: 36551511 PMCID: PMC9775488 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14246026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Resistance to death is one of the hallmarks of human B cell malignancies and often contributes to the lack of a lasting response to today's commonly used treatments. Drug discovery approaches designed to activate the death machinery have generated a large number of inhibitors of anti-apoptotic proteins from the B-cell lymphoma/leukemia 2 family and the B-cell receptor (BCR) signaling pathway. Orally administered small-molecule inhibitors of Bcl-2 protein and BCR partners (e.g., Bruton's tyrosine kinase and phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase) have already been included (as monotherapies or combination therapies) in the standard of care for selected B cell malignancies. Agonistic monoclonal antibodies and their derivatives (antibody-drug conjugates, antibody-radioisotope conjugates, bispecific T cell engagers, and chimeric antigen receptor-modified T cells) targeting tumor-associated antigens (TAAs, such as CD19, CD20, CD22, and CD38) are indicated for treatment (as monotherapies or combination therapies) of patients with B cell tumors. However, given that some patients are either refractory to current therapies or relapse after treatment, novel therapeutic strategies are needed. Here, we review current strategies for managing B cell malignancies, with a focus on the ongoing clinical development of more effective, selective drugs targeting these molecules, as well as other TAAs and signaling proteins. The observed impact of metabolic reprogramming on B cell pathophysiology highlights the promise of targeting metabolic checkpoints in the treatment of these disorders.
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- Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Sorbonne Université, Université Paris Cité, Inserm, Cell Death and Drug Resistance in Lymphoproliferative Disorders Team, F-75006 Paris, France
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Kao TW, Chuang YC, Lee HL, Kuo CC, Shen YA. Therapeutic Targeting of Glutaminolysis as a Novel Strategy to Combat Cancer Stem Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232315296. [PMID: 36499623 PMCID: PMC9737183 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232315296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Rare subpopulations of cancer stem cells (CSCs) have the ability to self-renew and are the primary driving force behind cancer metastatic dissemination and the preeminent hurdle to cancer treatment. As opposed to differentiated, non-malignant tumor offspring, CSCs have sophisticated metabolic patterns that, depending on the kind of cancer, rely mostly on the oxidation of major fuel substrates such as glucose, glutamine, and fatty acids for survival. Glutaminolysis is a series of metabolic reactions that convert glutamine to glutamate and, eventually, α-ketoglutarate, an intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle that provides biosynthetic building blocks. These building blocks are mostly utilized in the synthesis of macromolecules and antioxidants for redox homeostasis. A recent study revealed the cellular and molecular interconnections between glutamine and cancer stemness in the cell. Researchers have increasingly focused on glutamine catabolism in their attempt to discover an effective therapy for cancer stem cells. Targeting catalytic enzymes in glutaminolysis, such as glutaminase (GLS), is achievable with small molecule inhibitors, some of which are in early-phase clinical trials and have promising safety profiles. This review summarizes the current findings in glutaminolysis of CSCs and focuses on novel cancer therapies that target glutaminolysis in CSCs.
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- Ting-Wan Kao
- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Taipei Cancer Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- School of Health Care Administration, College of Management, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Ph.D. Program for Cancer Molecular Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University and Academia Sinica, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- International Master/Ph.D. Program in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110301, Taiwan
- Correspondence:
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Raimondi V, Toscani D, Marchica V, Burroughs-Garcia J, Storti P, Giuliani N. Metabolic features of myeloma cells in the context of bone microenvironment: Implication for the pathophysiology and clinic of myeloma bone disease. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1015402. [PMID: 36313705 PMCID: PMC9608343 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1015402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy characterized by the accumulation of malignant plasma cells (PCs) into the bone marrow (BM). The complex interaction between the BM microenvironment and MM PCs can lead to severe impairment of bone remodeling. Indeed, the BM microenvironment exerts a critical role in the survival of malignant PCs. Growing evidence indicates that MM cells have several metabolic features including enhanced glycolysis and an increase in lactate production through the upregulation of glucose transporters and enzymes. More recently, it has been reported that MM cells arehighly glutamine addicted. Interestingly, these metabolic changes in MM cells may affect BM microenvironment cells by altering the differentiation process of osteoblasts from mesenchymal stromal cells. The identification of glutamine metabolism alterations in MM cells and bone microenvironment may provide a rationale to design new therapeutic approaches and diagnostic tools. The osteolytic lesions are the most frequent clinical features in MM patients, often characterized by pathological fractures and acute pain. The use of the newer imaging techniques such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and combined Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computerized Tomography (CT) has been introduced into clinical practice to better define the skeletal involvement. Currently, the PET/CT with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is the diagnostic gold standard to detect active MM bone disease due to the high glycolytic activity of MM cells. However, new tracers are actively under investigation because a portion of MM patients remains negative at the skeletal level by 18F-FDG. In this review, we will summarize the existing knowledge on the metabolic alterations of MM cells considering their impact on the BM microenvironment cells and particularly in the subsequent formation of osteolytic bone lesions. Based on this, we will discuss the identification of possible new druggable targets and the use of novel metabolic targets for PET imaging in the detection of skeletal lesions, in the staging and treatment response of MM patients.
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- Vincenzo Raimondi
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- *Correspondence: Paola Storti, ; Nicola Giuliani,
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
- Hematology, “Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma”, Parma, Italy
- *Correspondence: Paola Storti, ; Nicola Giuliani,
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Nair R, Gupta P, Shanmugam M. Mitochondrial metabolic determinants of multiple myeloma growth, survival, and therapy efficacy. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1000106. [PMID: 36185202 PMCID: PMC9523312 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1000106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a plasma cell dyscrasia characterized by the clonal proliferation of antibody producing plasma cells. Despite the use of next generation proteasome inhibitors (PI), immunomodulatory agents (IMiDs) and immunotherapy, the development of therapy refractory disease is common, with approximately 20% of MM patients succumbing to aggressive treatment-refractory disease within 2 years of diagnosis. A large emphasis is placed on understanding inter/intra-tumoral genetic, epigenetic and transcriptomic changes contributing to relapsed/refractory disease, however, the contribution of cellular metabolism and intrinsic/extrinsic metabolites to therapy sensitivity and resistance mechanisms is less well understood. Cancer cells depend on specific metabolites for bioenergetics, duplication of biomass and redox homeostasis for growth, proliferation, and survival. Cancer therapy, importantly, largely relies on targeting cellular growth, proliferation, and survival. Thus, understanding the metabolic changes intersecting with a drug's mechanism of action can inform us of methods to elicit deeper responses and prevent acquired resistance. Knowledge of the Warburg effect and elevated aerobic glycolysis in cancer cells, including MM, has allowed us to capitalize on this phenomenon for diagnostics and prognostics. The demonstration that mitochondria play critical roles in cancer development, progression, and therapy sensitivity despite the inherent preference of cancer cells to engage aerobic glycolysis has re-invigorated deeper inquiry into how mitochondrial metabolism regulates tumor biology and therapy efficacy. Mitochondria are the sole source for coupled respiration mediated ATP synthesis and a key source for the anabolic synthesis of amino acids and reducing equivalents. Beyond their core metabolic activities, mitochondria facilitate apoptotic cell death, impact the activation of the cytosolic integrated response to stress, and through nuclear and cytosolic retrograde crosstalk maintain cell fitness and survival. Here, we hope to shed light on key mitochondrial functions that shape MM development and therapy sensitivity.
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Safrhansova L, Hlozkova K, Starkova J. Targeting amino acid metabolism in cancer. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2022; 373:37-79. [PMID: 36283767 DOI: 10.1016/bs.ircmb.2022.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Metabolic rewiring is a characteristic hallmark of cancer cells. This phenomenon sustains uncontrolled proliferation and resistance to apoptosis by increasing nutrients and energy supply. However, reprogramming comes together with vulnerabilities that can be used against tumor and can be applied in targeted therapy. In the last years, the genetic background of tumors has been identified thoroughly and new therapies targeting those mutations tested. Nevertheless, we propose that targeting the phenotype of cancer cells could be another way of treatment aiming to avoid drug resistance and non-responsiveness of cancer patients. Amino acid metabolism is part of the altered processes in cancer cells. Amino acids are building blocks and also sensors of signaling pathways regulating main biological processes. In this comprehensive review, we described four amino acids (asparagine, arginine, methionine, and cysteine) which have been actively investigated as potential targets for anti-tumor therapy. Asparagine depletion is successfully used for decades in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and there is a strong implication to apply it to other types of tumors. Arginine auxotrophic tumors are great candidates for arginine-starvation therapy. Higher requirement for essential amino acids such as methionine and cysteine point out promising targetable weaknesses of cancer cells.
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- Lucie Safrhansova
- CLIP - Childhood Leukaemia Investigation Prague, Prague, Czech Republic; Dept. of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- CLIP - Childhood Leukaemia Investigation Prague, Prague, Czech Republic; Dept. of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- CLIP - Childhood Leukaemia Investigation Prague, Prague, Czech Republic; Dept. of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic; University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic.
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Marcus C, Schuster DM, Tajmir SH. 18F-Fluciclovine PET/CT: A Potential Imaging Biomarker for the Evaluation of Multiple Myeloma. Clin Nucl Med 2022; 47:e613-e615. [PMID: 35930716 DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000004271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ABSTRACT Incidental concomitant second primary malignancy may be detected on PET/CT imaging. We present an 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT of a patient undergoing evaluation of biochemically recurrent prostate cancer with incidental radiotracer uptake within lytic osseous lesions confirmed to be multiple myeloma. We present the 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT images of an 83-year-old man with prostate cancer treated in 2005 who presented with back pain and a CT scan revealing multiple lytic osseous lesions concerning for metastases versus a plasma cell neoplasm. Prostate-specific antigen at the time of evaluation was 0.1 ng/mL.
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- Charles Marcus
- From the Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences. Emory University School of Medicine. Atlanta, GA
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Oudaert I, Van der Vreken A, Maes A, De Bruyne E, De Veirman K, Vanderkerken K, Menu E. Metabolic cross-talk within the bone marrow milieu: focus on multiple myeloma. Exp Hematol Oncol 2022; 11:49. [PMID: 36050788 PMCID: PMC9438316 DOI: 10.1186/s40164-022-00303-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cancer cells are well-known for their capacity to adapt their metabolism to their increasing energy demands which is necessary for tumor progression. This is no different for Multiple Myeloma (MM), a hematological cancer which develops in the bone marrow (BM), whereby the malignant plasma cells accumulate and impair normal BM functions. It has become clear that the hypoxic BM environment contributes to metabolic rewiring of the MM cells, including changes in metabolite levels, increased/decreased activity of metabolic enzymes and metabolic shifts. These adaptations will lead to a pro-tumoral environment stimulating MM growth and drug resistance In this review, we discuss the identified metabolic changes in MM and the BM microenvironment and summarize how these identified changes have been targeted (by inhibitors, genetic approaches or deprivation studies) in order to block MM progression and survival.
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- Inge Oudaert
- Department of Hematology and Immunology, Myeloma Center Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Hematology and Immunology, Myeloma Center Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Hematology and Immunology, Myeloma Center Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Hematology and Immunology, Myeloma Center Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Hematology and Immunology, Myeloma Center Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Hematology and Immunology, Myeloma Center Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Hematology and Immunology, Myeloma Center Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1090, Brussels, Belgium.
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Intestinal Klebsiella pneumoniae Contributes to Pneumonia by Synthesizing Glutamine in Multiple Myeloma. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14174188. [PMID: 36077725 PMCID: PMC9454521 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14174188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Pneumonia accounts for a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in multiple myeloma (MM) patients. It has been previously shown that intestinal Klebsiella pneumonia (K. pneumonia) enriches in MM and promotes MM progression. However, what role the altered gut microbiota plays in MM with pneumonia remains unknown. Here, we show that intestinal K. pneumonia is significantly enriched in MM with pneumonia. This enriched intestinal K. pneumonia links to the incidence of pneumonia in MM, and intestinal colonization of K. pneumonia contributes to pneumonia in a 5TGM1 MM mice model. Further targeted metabolomic assays reveal the elevated level of glutamine, which is consistently increased with the enrichment of K. pneumonia in MM mice and patients, is synthesized by K. pneumonia, and leads to the elevated secretion of TNF-α in the lung normal fibroblast cells for the higher incidence of pneumonia. Inhibiting glutamine synthesis by establishing glnA-mutated K. pneumonia alleviates the incidence of pneumonia in the 5TGM1 MM mice model. Overall, our work proposes that intestinal K. pneumonia indirectly contributes to pneumonia in MM by synthesizing glutamine. Altogether, we unveil a gut–lung axis in MM with pneumonia and establish a novel mechanism and a possible intervention strategy for MM with pneumonia.
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Roman-Trufero M, Auner HW, Edwards CM. Multiple myeloma metabolism - a treasure trove of therapeutic targets? Front Immunol 2022; 13:897862. [PMID: 36072593 PMCID: PMC9441940 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.897862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Multiple myeloma is an incurable cancer of plasma cells that is predominantly located in the bone marrow. Multiple myeloma cells are characterized by distinctive biological features that are intricately linked to their core function, the assembly and secretion of large amounts of antibodies, and their diverse interactions with the bone marrow microenvironment. Here, we provide a concise and introductory discussion of major metabolic hallmarks of plasma cells and myeloma cells, their roles in myeloma development and progression, and how they could be exploited for therapeutic purposes. We review the role of glucose consumption and catabolism, assess the dependency on glutamine to support key metabolic processes, and consider metabolic adaptations in drug-resistant myeloma cells. Finally, we examine the complex metabolic effects of proteasome inhibitors on myeloma cells and the extracellular matrix, and we explore the complex relationship between myeloma cells and bone marrow adipocytes.
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- Monica Roman-Trufero
- Department of Immunology and Inflammation, Cancer Cell Protein Metabolism, The Hugh and Josseline Langmuir Centre for Myeloma Research, Centre for Haematology, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Immunology and Inflammation, Cancer Cell Protein Metabolism, The Hugh and Josseline Langmuir Centre for Myeloma Research, Centre for Haematology, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Liao P, Chang N, Xu B, Qiu Y, Wang S, Zhou L, He Y, Xie X, Li Y. Amino acid metabolism: challenges and opportunities for the therapeutic treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. Immunol Cell Biol 2022; 100:507-528. [PMID: 35578380 DOI: 10.1111/imcb.12557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Leukemia and lymphoma-the most common hematological malignant diseases-are often accompanied by complications such as drug resistance, refractory diseases and relapse. Amino acids (AAs) are important energy sources for malignant cells. Tumor-mediated AA metabolism is associated with the immunosuppressive properties of the tumor microenvironment, thereby assisting malignant cells to evade immune surveillance. Targeting abnormal AA metabolism in the tumor microenvironment may be an effective therapeutic approach to address the therapeutic challenges of leukemia and lymphoma. Here, we review the effects of glutamine, arginine and tryptophan metabolism on tumorigenesis and immunomodulation, and define the differences between tumor cells and immune effector cells. We also comment on treatments targeting these AA metabolism pathways in lymphoma and leukemia and discuss how these treatments have profound adverse effects on tumor cells, but leave the immune cells unaffected or mildly affected.
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- Peiyun Liao
- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Shunde Hospital, Southern Medical University (The First People's Hospital of Shunde), Foshan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,Bioland Laboratory (Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory), Guangzhou, China
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Zuo F, Yu J, He X. Single-Cell Metabolomics in Hematopoiesis and Hematological Malignancies. Front Oncol 2022; 12:931393. [PMID: 35912231 PMCID: PMC9326066 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.931393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aberrant metabolism contributes to tumor initiation, progression, metastasis, and drug resistance. Metabolic dysregulation has emerged as a hallmark of several hematologic malignancies. Decoding the molecular mechanism underlying metabolic rewiring in hematological malignancies would provide promising avenues for novel therapeutic interventions. Single-cell metabolic analysis can directly offer a meaningful readout of the cellular phenotype, allowing us to comprehensively dissect cellular states and access biological information unobtainable from bulk analysis. In this review, we first highlight the unique metabolic properties of hematologic malignancies and underscore potential metabolic vulnerabilities. We then emphasize the emerging single-cell metabolomics techniques, aiming to provide a guide to interrogating metabolism at single-cell resolution. Furthermore, we summarize recent studies demonstrating the power of single-cell metabolomics to uncover the roles of metabolic rewiring in tumor biology, cellular heterogeneity, immunometabolism, and therapeutic resistance. Meanwhile, we describe a practical view of the potential applications of single-cell metabolomics in hematopoiesis and hematological malignancies. Finally, we present the challenges and perspectives of single-cell metabolomics development.
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Schwestermann J, Besse A, Driessen C, Besse L. Contribution of the Tumor Microenvironment to Metabolic Changes Triggering Resistance of Multiple Myeloma to Proteasome Inhibitors. Front Oncol 2022; 12:899272. [PMID: 35692781 PMCID: PMC9178120 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.899272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Virtually all patients with multiple myeloma become unresponsive to treatment with proteasome inhibitors over time. Relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma is accompanied by the clonal evolution of myeloma cells with heterogeneous genomic aberrations, diverse proteomic and metabolic alterations, and profound changes of the bone marrow microenvironment. However, the molecular mechanisms that drive resistance to proteasome inhibitors within the context of the bone marrow microenvironment remain elusive. In this review article, we summarize the latest knowledge about the complex interaction of malignant plasma cells with its surrounding microenvironment. We discuss the pivotal role of metabolic reprograming of malignant plasma cells within the tumor microenvironment with a subsequent focus on metabolic rewiring in plasma cells upon treatment with proteasome inhibitors, driving multiple ways of adaptation to the treatment. At the same time, mutual interaction of plasma cells with the surrounding tumor microenvironment drives multiple metabolic alterations in the bone marrow. This provides a tumor-promoting environment, but at the same time may offer novel therapeutic options for the treatment of relapsed/refractory myeloma patients.
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- Laboratory of Experimental Oncology, Clinics for Medical Hematology and Oncology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Kubik J, Humeniuk E, Adamczuk G, Madej-Czerwonka B, Korga-Plewko A. Targeting Energy Metabolism in Cancer Treatment. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23105572. [PMID: 35628385 PMCID: PMC9146201 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23105572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cancer is the second most common cause of death worldwide after cardiovascular diseases. The development of molecular and biochemical techniques has expanded the knowledge of changes occurring in specific metabolic pathways of cancer cells. Increased aerobic glycolysis, the promotion of anaplerotic responses, and especially the dependence of cells on glutamine and fatty acid metabolism have become subjects of study. Despite many cancer treatment strategies, many patients with neoplastic diseases cannot be completely cured due to the development of resistance in cancer cells to currently used therapeutic approaches. It is now becoming a priority to develop new treatment strategies that are highly effective and have few side effects. In this review, we present the current knowledge of the enzymes involved in the different steps of glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the pentose phosphate pathway, and possible targeted therapies. The review also focuses on presenting the differences between cancer cells and normal cells in terms of metabolic phenotype. Knowledge of cancer cell metabolism is constantly evolving, and further research is needed to develop new strategies for anti-cancer therapies.
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- Joanna Kubik
- Independent Medical Biology Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (J.K.); (G.A.); (A.K.-P.)
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- Independent Medical Biology Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (J.K.); (G.A.); (A.K.-P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-81-448-65-20
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- Independent Medical Biology Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (J.K.); (G.A.); (A.K.-P.)
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- Human Anatomy Department, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Independent Medical Biology Unit, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (J.K.); (G.A.); (A.K.-P.)
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Ferroptosis in hematological malignancies and its potential network with abnormal tumor metabolism. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 148:112747. [PMID: 35240523 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Ferroptosis, a new type of regulated cell death, displays characteristics that transparently differ from apoptosis, autophagy and necroptosis. There is growing appreciation that targeting ferroptosis is potentially a novel strategy in anti-tumor therapy, especially for invasive malignancies demonstrating resistance to chemotherapy. Almost all types of cancer cells depend on abnormal metabolic activities to participate in vicious progression, giving the possibility to interfere with underlying metabolic preferences and compromise malignant cells by inducing ferroptosis. In this perspective, we give an overview of potential interactions between ferroptosis and abnormal tumor metabolism, with special focus on systematic researches in hematological malignancies.
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System Xc− inhibition blocks bone marrow-multiple myeloma exosomal crosstalk, thereby countering bortezomib resistance. Cancer Lett 2022; 535:215649. [DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2022.215649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Oudaert I, Satilmis H, Vlummens P, De Brouwer W, Maes A, Hose D, De Bruyne E, Ghesquière B, Vanderkerken K, De Veirman K, Menu E. Pyrroline-5-Carboxylate Reductase 1: a novel target for sensitizing multiple myeloma cells to bortezomib by inhibition of PRAS40-mediated protein synthesis. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2022; 41:45. [PMID: 35105345 PMCID: PMC8805317 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-022-02250-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background Multiple myeloma (MM) remains an incurable cancer despite advances in therapy. Therefore, the search for new targets is still essential to uncover potential treatment strategies. Metabolic changes, induced by the hypoxic bone marrow, contribute to both MM cell survival and drug resistance. Pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase 1 and 2 (PYCR1 and PYCR2) are two mitochondrial enzymes that facilitate the last step in the glutamine-to-proline conversion. Overexpression of PYCR1 is involved in progression of several cancers, however, its’ role in hematological cancers is unknown. In this study, we investigated whether PYCR affects MM viability, proliferation and response to bortezomib. Methods Correlation of PYCR1/2 with overall survival was investigated in the MMRF CoMMpass trial (653 patients). OPM-2 and RPMI-8226 MM cell lines were used to perform in vitro experiments. RPMI-8226 cells were supplemented with 13C-glutamine for 48 h in both normoxia and hypoxia (< 1% O2, by chamber) to perform a tracer study. PYCR1 was inhibited by siRNA or the small molecule inhibitor pargyline. Apoptosis was measured using Annexin V and 7-AAD staining, viability by CellTiterGlo assay and proliferation by BrdU incorporation. Differential protein expression was evaluated using Western Blot. The SUnSET method was used to measure protein synthesis. All in vitro experiments were performed in hypoxic conditions. Results We found that PYCR1 and PYCR2 mRNA expression correlated with an inferior overall survival. MM cells from relapsed/refractory patients express significantly higher levels of PYCR1 mRNA. In line with the strong expression of PYCR1, we performed a tracer study in RPMI-8226 cells, which revealed an increased conversion of 13C-glutamine to proline in hypoxia. PYCR1 inhibition reduced MM viability and proliferation and increased apoptosis. Mechanistically, we found that PYCR1 silencing reduced protein levels of p-PRAS40, p-mTOR, p-p70, p-S6, p-4EBP1 and p-eIF4E levels, suggesting a decrease in protein synthesis, which we also confirmed in vitro. Pargyline and siPYCR1 increased bortezomib-mediated apoptosis. Finally, combination therapy of pargyline with bortezomib reduced viability in CD138+ MM cells and reduced tumor burden in the murine 5TGM1 model compared to single agents. Conclusions This study identifies PYCR1 as a novel target in bortezomib-based combination therapies for MM. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13046-022-02250-3.
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Morath V, Heider M, Mittelhäuser M, Rolbieski H, Stroh J, Calais J, Eiber M, Bassermann F, Weber WA. Initial evaluation of [ 18F]-FACBC for PET imaging of multiple myeloma. EJNMMI Res 2022; 12:4. [PMID: 35099620 PMCID: PMC8804025 DOI: 10.1186/s13550-022-00876-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Multiple myeloma (MM) cells synthesize large amounts of paraproteins, making radiolabeled amino acids promising candidates for PET imaging of MM patients. METHODS We compare tumor uptake of the two amino acid analogs [18F]-fluoroethyltyrosine and [18F]-FACBC in a MM xenograft model and show the feasibility of PET imaging with [18F]-FACBC in a MM patient. RESULTS Preclinically [18F]-FACBC showed superior performance, mainly due to the uptake via the ASC-system. In a subsequent proof-of-concept investigation [18F]-FACBC PET was performed in a MM patient. It allowed identification of both lesions with and without CT correlate (SUVmean 8.0 or 7.9) based on higher uptake compared to normal bone marrow (SUVmean 5.7). Bone signal was elevated compared to non-MM patients, and, thus [18F]-FACBC potentially allows the assessment of bone marrow infiltration. CONCLUSION The FDA/EMA approved PET agent [18F]-FACBC is promising for imaging MM and should be further evaluated in prospective clinical studies.
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- Volker Morath
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine III, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine III, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Ahmanson Translational Theranostics Division, Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Medicine III, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, 81675, Munich, Germany
- TranslaTUM, Center for Translational Cancer Research, Technical University of Munich, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, 81675, Munich, Germany.
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