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Silva IMD, Vacario BGL, Okuyama NCM, Barcelos GRM, Fuganti PE, Guembarovski RL, Cólus IMDS, Serpeloni JM. Polymorphisms in drug-metabolizing genes and urinary bladder cancer susceptibility and prognosis: Possible impacts and future management. Gene 2024; 907:148252. [PMID: 38350514 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148252] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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Epidemiological studies have shown the association of genetic variants with risks of occupational and environmentally induced cancers, including bladder (BC). The current review summarizes the effects of variants in genes encoding phase I and II enzymes in well-designed studies to highlight their contribution to BC susceptibility and prognosis. Polymorphisms in genes codifying drug-metabolizing proteins are of particular interest because of their involvement in the metabolism of exogenous genotoxic compounds, such as tobacco and agrochemicals. The prognosis between muscle-invasive and non-muscle-invasive diseases is very different, and it is difficult to predict which will progress worse. Web of Science, PubMed, and Medline were searched to identify studies published between January 1, 2010, and February 2023. We included 73 eligible studies, more than 300 polymorphisms, and 46 genes/loci. The most studied candidate genes/loci of phase I metabolism were CYP1B1, CYP1A1, CYP1A2, CYP3A4, CYP2D6, CYP2A6, CYP3E1, and ALDH2, and those in phase II were GSTM1, GSTT1, NAT2, GSTP1, GSTA1, GSTO1, and UGT1A1. We used the 46 genes to construct a network of proteins and to evaluate their biological functions based on the Reactome and KEGG databases. Lastly, we assessed their expression in different tissues, including normal bladder and BC samples. The drug-metabolizing pathway plays a relevant role in BC, and our review discusses a list of genes that could provide clues for further exploration of susceptibility and prognostic biomarkers.
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- Isabely Mayara da Silva
- Department of General Biology, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina 86057-970, Brazil.
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- Department of General Biology, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina 86057-970, Brazil; Center of Health Sciences, State University of West Paraná (UNIOESTE), Francisco Beltrão-Paraná, 85605-010, Brazil.
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- Department of General Biology, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina 86057-970, Brazil.
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- Department of Biosciences, Institute for Health and Society, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Santos 11.060-001, Brazil.
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- Department of General Biology, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina 86057-970, Brazil.
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- Department of General Biology, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina 86057-970, Brazil.
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- Department of General Biology, Center of Biological Sciences, State University of Londrina (UEL), Londrina 86057-970, Brazil.
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Cui J, Li L, Wei S, Wei Y, Gong Y, Yan H, Yu Y, Lin X, Qin H, Li G, Yi L. Involvement of GSTP1 in low dose radiation-induced apoptosis in GM12878 cells. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 273:116128. [PMID: 38387144 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116128] [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: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Low-dose ionizing radiation-induced protection and damage are of great significance among radiation workers. We aimed to study the role of glutathione S-transferase Pi (GSTP1) in low-dose ionizing radiation damage and clarify the impact of ionizing radiation on the biological activities of cells. RESULTS In this study, we collected peripheral blood samples from healthy adults and workers engaged in radiation and radiotherapy and detected the expression of GSTP1 by qPCR. We utilized γ-rays emitted from uranium tailings as a radiation source, with a dose rate of 14 μGy/h. GM12878 cells subjected to this radiation for 7, 14, 21, and 28 days received total doses of 2.4, 4.7, 7.1, and 9.4 mGy, respectively. Subsequent analyses, including flow cytometry, MTS, and other assays, were performed to assess the ionizing radiation's effects on cellular biological functions. In peripheral blood samples collected from healthy adults and radiologic technologist working in a hospital, we observed a decreased expression of GSTP1 mRNA in radiation personnel compared to the healthy controls. In cultured GM12878 cells exposed to low-dose ionizing radiation from uranium tailings, we noted significant changes in cell morphology, suppression of proliferation, delay in cell cycle progression, and increased apoptosis. These effects were partially reversed by overexpression of GSTP1. Moreover, low-dose ionizing radiation increased GSTP1 gene methylation and downregulated GSTP1 expression. Furthermore, low-dose ionizing radiation affected the expression of GSTP1-related signaling molecules. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that low-dose ionizing radiation damages GM12878 cells and affects their proliferation, cell cycle progression, and apoptosis. In addition, GSTP1 plays a modulating role under low-dose ionizing radiation damage conditions. Low-dose ionizing radiation affects the expression of Nrf2, JNK, and other signaling molecules through GSTP1.
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- Jian Cui
- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Hengyang Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Hengyang Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Hengyang Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Hengyang Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Hengyang Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Hengyang Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Hengyang Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Hengyang Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Hengyang Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Hengyang Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China
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- Institute of Cytology and Genetics, The Hengyang Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, The First Affiliated Hospital, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, China.
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Potęga A, Rafalska D, Kazimierczyk D, Kosno M, Pawłowicz A, Andrałojć W, Paluszkiewicz E, Laskowski T. In Vitro Enzyme Kinetics and NMR-Based Product Elucidation for Glutathione S-Conjugation of the Anticancer Unsymmetrical Bisacridine C-2028 in Liver Microsomes and Cytosol: Major Role of Glutathione S-Transferase M1-1 Isoenzyme. Molecules 2023; 28:6812. [PMID: 37836655 PMCID: PMC10574777 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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This work is the next step in studying the interplay between C-2028 (anticancer-active unsymmetrical bisacridine developed in our group) and the glutathione S-transferase/glutathione (GST/GSH) system. Here, we analyzed the concentration- and pH-dependent GSH conjugation of C-2028 in rat liver microsomes and cytosol. We also applied three recombinant human GST isoenzymes, which altered expression was found in various tumors. The formation of GSH S-conjugate of C-2028 in liver subfractions followed Michaelis-Menten kinetics. We found that C-2028 was conjugated with GSH preferentially by GSTM1-1, revealing a sigmoidal kinetic model. Using a colorimetric assay (MTT test), we initially assessed the cellular GST/GSH-dependent biotransformation of C-2028 in relation to cytotoxicity against Du-145 human prostate cancer cells in the presence or absence of the modulator of GSH biosynthesis. Pretreatment of cells with buthionine sulfoximine resulted in a cytotoxicity decrease, suggesting a possible GSH-mediated bioactivation process. Altogether, our results confirmed the importance of GSH conjugation in C-2028 metabolism, which humans must consider when planning a treatment strategy. Finally, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy elucidated the structure of the GSH-derived product of C-2028. Hence, synthesizing the compound standard necessary for further advanced biological and bioanalytical investigations will be achievable.
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- Agnieszka Potęga
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gabriela Narutowicza Str. 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; (D.R.); (D.K.); (M.K.); (E.P.); (T.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gabriela Narutowicza Str. 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; (D.R.); (D.K.); (M.K.); (E.P.); (T.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gabriela Narutowicza Str. 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; (D.R.); (D.K.); (M.K.); (E.P.); (T.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gabriela Narutowicza Str. 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; (D.R.); (D.K.); (M.K.); (E.P.); (T.L.)
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Zygmunta Noskowskiego Str. 12/14, 61-704 Poznań, Poland; (A.P.); (W.A.)
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- Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Zygmunta Noskowskiego Str. 12/14, 61-704 Poznań, Poland; (A.P.); (W.A.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gabriela Narutowicza Str. 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; (D.R.); (D.K.); (M.K.); (E.P.); (T.L.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gabriela Narutowicza Str. 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland; (D.R.); (D.K.); (M.K.); (E.P.); (T.L.)
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Tabaei S, Haghshenas MR, Ariafar A, Gilany K, Stensballe A, Farjadian S, Ghaderi A. Comparative proteomics analysis in different stages of urothelial bladder cancer for identification of potential biomarkers: highlighted role for antioxidant activity. Clin Proteomics 2023; 20:28. [PMID: 37501157 PMCID: PMC10373361 DOI: 10.1186/s12014-023-09419-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) has a high recurrence rate and muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) has unfavorable outcomes in urothelial bladder cancer (UBC) patients. Complex UBC-related protein biomarkers for outcome prediction may provide a more efficient management approach with an improved clinical outcome. The aim of this study is to recognize tumor-associated proteins, which are differentially expressed in different stages of UBC patients compared non-cancerous tissues. METHODS The proteome of tissue samples of 42 UBC patients (NMIBC n = 25 and MIBC n = 17) was subjected to two-dimensional electrophoresis (2-DE) combined with Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) system to identify differentially expressed proteins. The intensity of protein spots was quantified and compared with Prodigy SameSpots software. Functional, pathway, and interaction analyses of identified proteins were performed using geneontology (GO), PANTHER, Reactome, Gene MANIA, and STRING databases. RESULTS Twelve proteins identified by LC-MS showed differential expression (over 1.5-fold, p < 0.05) by LC-MS, including 9 up-regulated in NMIBC and 3 up-regulated in MIBC patients. Proteins involved in the detoxification of reactive oxygen species and cellular responses to oxidative stress showed the most significant changes in UBC patients. Additionally, the most potential functions related to these detected proteins were associated with peroxidase, oxidoreductase, and antioxidant activity. CONCLUSION We identified several alterations in protein expression involved in canonical pathways which were correlated with the clinical outcomes suggested might be useful as promising biomarkers for early detection, monitoring, and prognosis of UBC.
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- Samira Tabaei
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Integrative Oncology Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Gistrup, 9260, Denmark
- Clinical Cancer Research Center, Aalborg University hospital, Gistrup, 9260, Denmark
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
- Shiraz Institute for Cancer Research, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Bodourian CS, Poudel N, Papageorgiou AC, Antoniadi M, Georgakis ND, Abe H, Labrou NE. Ligandability Assessment of Human Glutathione Transferase M1-1 Using Pesticides as Chemical Probes. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23073606. [PMID: 35408962 PMCID: PMC8998827 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23073606] [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: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022] Open
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Glutathione transferases (GSTs; EC 2.5.1.18) form a group of multifunctional enzymes that are involved in phase II of the cellular detoxification mechanism and are associated with increased susceptibility to cancer development and resistance to anticancer drugs. The present study aims to evaluate the ligandability of the human GSTM1-1 isoenzyme (hGSTM1-1) using a broad range of structurally diverse pesticides as probes. The results revealed that hGSTM1-1, compared to other classes of GSTs, displays limited ligandability and ligand-binding promiscuity, as revealed by kinetic inhibition studies. Among all tested pesticides, the carbamate insecticide pirimicarb was identified as the strongest inhibitor towards hGSTM1-1. Kinetic inhibition analysis showed that pirimicarb behaved as a mixed-type inhibitor toward glutathione (GSH) and 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (CDNB). To shine a light on the restricted hGSTM1-1 ligand-binding promiscuity, the ligand-free crystal structure of hGSTM1-1 was determined by X-ray crystallography at 1.59 Å-resolution. Comparative analysis of ligand-free structure with the available ligand-bound structures allowed for the study of the enzyme's plasticity and the induced-fit mechanism operated by hGSTM1-1. The results revealed important structural features of the H-site that contribute to xenobiotic-ligand binding and specificity. It was concluded that hGSTM1-1 interacts preferentially with one-ring aromatic compounds that bind at a discrete site which partially overlaps with the xenobiotic substrate binding site (H-site). The results of the study form a basis for the rational design of new drugs targeting hGSTM1-1.
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- Charoutioun S. Bodourian
- Laboratory of Enzyme Technology, Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos Street, 118 55 Athina, Greece; (C.S.B.); (M.A.); (N.D.G.)
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- Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, 20521 Turku, Finland; (N.P.); (A.C.P.)
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- Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, 20521 Turku, Finland; (N.P.); (A.C.P.)
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Technology, Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos Street, 118 55 Athina, Greece; (C.S.B.); (M.A.); (N.D.G.)
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Technology, Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos Street, 118 55 Athina, Greece; (C.S.B.); (M.A.); (N.D.G.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-Ku, Nagoya 464-8602, Japan;
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Technology, Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos Street, 118 55 Athina, Greece; (C.S.B.); (M.A.); (N.D.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +30-(210)-5294308
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Perperopoulou F, Poudel N, Papageorgiou AC, Ataya FS, Labrou NE. Structural and Functional Characterization of Camelus dromedarius Glutathione Transferase M1-1. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12010106. [PMID: 35054499 PMCID: PMC8780062 DOI: 10.3390/life12010106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Glutathione transferases (GSTs; EC. 2.5.1.18) are a large family of multifunctional enzymes that play crucial roles in the metabolism and inactivation of a broad range of xenobiotic compounds. In the present work, we report the kinetic and structural characterization of the isoenzyme GSTM1-1 from Camelus dromedarius (CdGSTM1-1). The CdGSΤM1-1 was expressed in E. coli BL21 (DE3) and was purified by affinity chromatography. Kinetics analysis showed that the enzyme displays a relative narrow substrate specificity and restricted ability to bind xenobiotic compounds. The crystal structures of CdGSΤM1-1 were determined by X-ray crystallography in complex with the substrate (GSH) or the reaction product (S-p-nitrobenzyl-GSH), providing snapshots of the induced-fit catalytic mechanism. The thermodynamic stability of CdGSTM1-1 was investigated using differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF) in the absence and in presence of GSH and S-p-nitrobenzyl-GSH and revealed that the enzyme’s structure is significantly stabilized by its ligands. The results of the present study advance the understanding of camelid GST detoxification mechanisms and their contribution to abiotic stress adaptation in harsh desert conditions.
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- Fereniki Perperopoulou
- Laboratory of Enzyme Technology, Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos Street, GR-11855 Athens, Greece;
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- Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, 20521 Turku, Finland; (N.P.); (A.C.P.)
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- Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, 20521 Turku, Finland; (N.P.); (A.C.P.)
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- Biochemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Laboratory of Enzyme Technology, Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos Street, GR-11855 Athens, Greece;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +30-210-5294308
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Barata T, Vieira V, Rodrigues R, Neves RPD, Rocha M. Reconstruction of tissue-specific genome-scale metabolic models for human cancer stem cells. Comput Biol Med 2021; 142:105177. [PMID: 35026576 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2021.105177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) contribute to cancer aggressiveness, metastasis, chemo/radio-therapy resistance, and tumor recurrence. Recent studies emphasized the importance of metabolic reprogramming of CSCs for the maintenance and progression of the cancer phenotype through both the fulfillment of the energetic requirements and the supply of substrates fundamental for fast-cell growth, as well as through metabolite-induced epigenetic regulation. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to develop therapeutic strategies tailored to target the metabolism of CSCs. In this work, we built computational Genome-Scale Metabolic Models (GSMMs) for CSCs of different tissues. Flux simulations were then used to predict metabolic phenotypes, identify potential therapeutic targets, and spot already-known Transcription Factors (TFs), miRNAs and antimetabolites that could be used as part of drug repurposing strategies against cancer. Results were in accordance with experimental evidence, provided insights of new metabolic mechanisms for already known agents, and allowed for the identification of potential new targets and compounds that could be interesting for further in vitro and in vivo validation.
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- Tânia Barata
- CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, CIBB - Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, 3004-517, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho - Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho - Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal
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- CNC - Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, CIBB - Centre for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, 3004-517, Coimbra, Portugal; IIIUC-Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, 3030-789, Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho - Campus de Gualtar, Braga, Portugal; Department of Informatics, University of Minho.
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Investigation of the relationship between GSTM1 gene variations and serum trace elements, plasma malondialdehyde levels in patients with colorectal cancer. Mol Biol Rep 2021; 48:6911-6921. [PMID: 34498162 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-021-06694-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to investigate of the relationship between GSTM1 gene variations and serum trace elements, plasma malondialdehyde levels in patient with colorectal cancer. Mateials and Methods. Genotype distributions of GSTM1 gene variations were determined using real-time polymerase chain reaction method. Serum trace element levels were determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer method and plasma MDA levels were measurement by spectrophotometric method. RESULTS Serum Cu levels, plasma MDA levels and Cu/Zn ratio were determined significantly higher in the group of CRC patient carrying the GA heterozygous genotype of the GSTM1 (rs 112,778,559) gene variation compared to healthy controls (p < 0.05). Serum Cu, Zn levels, plasma MDA levels and Cu/Zn ratio were determined significantly higher in patients carrying GG homozygous genotype of the GSTM1 (rs 112778559) gene variation compared to healthy controls carrying same genotype (p < 0.05). Serum Cu, Zn levels, plasma MDA levels and Cu/Zn ratio were determined significantly higher in the group of CRC patient carrying the GG homozygous genotype of the GSTM1 (rs 12068997) gene variation compared to healthy controls (p < 0.05). On the other hand, serum Se levels were detected significantly lower in CRC patients carrying GA heterozygous and GG homozygous genotypes for GSTM1 (rs 112,778,559) and (rs 12,068,997) gene variations compared to healthy controls (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION In our study, the evaluation of serum Cu, Zn and Se trace element levels and plasma MDA levels according to GSTM1 gene variations genotype distributions were enabled to obtain important biomarkers in terms of CRC development and progression.
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Tu J, Kuang Z, Xie X, Wu S, Wu T, Chen S. Prognostic and predictive value of a mRNA signature in peripheral T-cell lymphomas: A mRNA expression analysis. J Cell Mol Med 2020; 25:84-95. [PMID: 33259129 PMCID: PMC7810961 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.15851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Current international prognostic index is widely questioned on the risk stratification of peripheral T‐cell lymphoma and does not accurately predict the outcome for patients. We postulated that multiple mRNAs could combine into a model to improve risk stratification and helping clinicians make treatment decisions. In this study, the gene expression profiles were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. Weighted gene co‐expression network analysis (WGCNA) was used to screening genes in selected module which most closely related to PTCLs, and then built a mRNA signature using a LASSO Cox regression model and validated the prognostic accuracy of it. Finally, a nomogram was constructed and the performance was assessed. A total of 799 WGCNA‐selected mRNAs in black module were identified, and a mRNA signature which based on DOCK2, GSTM1, H2AFY, KCNAB2, LAPTM5 and SYK for PTCLs was developed. Significantly statistical difference can be seen in overall survival of PTCLs between low‐risk group and high‐risk group (training set:hazard ratio [HR] 4.3, 95% CI 2.4‐7.4, P < .0001; internal testing set:hazard ratio [HR] 2.4, 95% CI 1.2‐4.8, P < .01; external testing set:hazard ratio [HR] 2.3, 95% CI 1.10‐4.7, P = .02). Furthermore, multivariate regression demonstrated that the signature was an independently prognostic factor. Moreover, the nomogram which combined the mRNA signature and multiple clinical factors suggesting that predicted survival probability agreed well with the actual survival probability. The signature is a reliable prognostic tool for patients with PTCLs, and it has the potential for clinicians to implement personalized therapeutic regimen for patients with PTCLs.
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- Jiannan Tu
- Department of Oncology, Nanping First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Nanping, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Nanping First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Nanping, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Nanping First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Nanping, China
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- Department of Oncology, Nanping First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Nanping, China
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- Department of Oncology, Nanping First Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Nanping, China
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Liu J, Yu X, Liu B, Yu H, Li Z. Phosphorylated MAPK14 Promotes the Proliferation and Migration of Bladder Cancer Cells by Maintaining RUNX2 Protein Abundance. Cancer Manag Res 2020; 12:11371-11382. [PMID: 33204153 PMCID: PMC7661795 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s274058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background Mitogen-activated protein kinase 14 (MAPK14) acts as an integration point for multiple biochemical signal pathways. High expressions of MAPK14 have been found in a variety of tumors. Runt‑related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) is related to many tumors, especially in tumor invasion and metastasis. However, the mechanism of these two genes in bladder cancer remains unclear. Methods TCGA database and Western blot were used to analyze the mRNA and protein levels of the target gene in bladder cancer tissues and adjacent tissues. The proliferation ability of bladder cancer cells was tested by colony forming and EdU assay. The migration ability of cells was detected by transwell assay. Immunoprecipitation was utilized to detect protein-protein interaction. Cycloheximide chase assay was used to measure the half-life of RUNX2 protein. Results Phosphorylated mitogen-activated protein kinase 14 (P-MAPK14, Thr180/Tyr182) was highly expressed in bladder cancer tissues and bladder cancer cell lines. Accordingly, P-MAPK14 could be combined with RUNX2 and maintain its protein stability and promote the proliferation and migration of bladder cancer cells. In addition, the functional degradation caused by the downregulation of MAPK14 and P-MAPK14 could be partially compensated by the overexpression of RUNX2. Conclusion These results suggest that P-MAPK14 might play an important role in the development of bladder cancer and in the regulation of RUNX2 protein expression. P-MAPK14 might become a potential target for the treatment of bladder cancer.
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- Junlong Liu
- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110004, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, People's Republic of China
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Montazeri-Najafabady N, Dabbaghmanesh MH, Namavar Jahromi B, Chatrabnous N, Chatrsimin F. The impact of GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphisms on susceptibility to gestational diabetes in Iranian population. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2020; 35:1451-1456. [PMID: 32345069 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1757062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is characterized as a common metabolic disorder during pregnancy which is associated with glucose intolerance and insulin resistance. Genetic predisposition could contribute to the development of GDM.Methods: We conducted a case-control study to inspect the impact of GSTM1 and GSTT1 polymorphism on GDM susceptibility in Iranian population. The population consisted of 149 pregnant women with GDM as cases, and 138 healthy pregnant women without any history of GDM as controls. Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method was applied to determine the GSTM1 and GSTT1 gene polymorphisms.Results: There were statistically significant differences between the cases and controls in terms of age (p = .005), BMI (p < .001), family history of gestational diabetes (p < .001), FBS (p = .001), TG (p ≤ .001), and HDL (p = .003). However, no significant differences were observed in TC (p = .078) and LDL (p = .062). There were significant differences between GSTM1 polymorphism (Null and present) in the case and controls groups [OR (95% CI); 2.3 (1.4-3.7), p < .001]. The distribution of GSTM1-null genotype was found to be significantly higher in GDM patients (68.6%) than the control group (48.5%). No significant variance was detected between GSTT1 polymorphism (Null and present) in the case and controls groups [OR (95% CI); 1.1 (0.6-1.6), p = .088]. The frequency of GSTM1 null/GSTT1 null [OR (95% CI); 2.7 (1.2-5.2), p = .01] and GSTM1 null/GSTT1 present [OR (95% CI); 2.6 (1.4-4.8), p = .002] genotypes significantly differed between the GDM and control groups.Conclusion: It seems that GSTM1 null genotype might be considered as GDM risk factor in Iranian population.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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