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Bueno MLP, Foglio MA, Baréa P, de Oliveira AR, Sarragiotto MH, Saad STO, Roversi FM. β-Carboline derivatives are potent against Acute Myeloid Leukemia in vitro and in vivo. Pharmacol Rep 2024:10.1007/s43440-024-00614-4. [PMID: 38902478 DOI: 10.1007/s43440-024-00614-4] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND β-carboline alkaloids exert a distinguished ability to impair cell growth and induce cell death in a variety of cancers and the evaluation of such new therapeutic candidates may denote new possibilities for leukemia treatment. In this present study, we screened 12 β-carboline derivatives containing different substituents at 1- and 3-positions of β-carboline nucleus for their antineoplastic activities in a panel of leukemia cell lines. METHODS The cytotoxic effects of the β-carboline derivatives were evaluated in different leukemia cell lines as well as reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, autophagy, and important signaling pathways. RESULTS Treatment with the β-carboline derivatives resulted in a potent antineoplastic activity leading to a reduced cell viability that was associated with increased cell death in a concentration-dependent manner. Interestingly, the treatment of primary mononuclear cells isolated from the peripheral blood of healthy donors with the β-carboline derivatives showed a minor change in cell survival. The antineoplastic activity occurs by blocking ROS production causing consequent interruption of the PI3K/AKT and MAPK/ERK signaling and modulating autophagy processes. Notably, in vivo, AML burden was diminished in peripheral blood and bone marrow of a xenograft mouse model. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicated that β-carboline derivatives have an on-target malignant cell-killing activity and may be promising candidates for treating leukemia cells by disrupting crucial events that promote leukemia expansion and chemotherapy resistance.
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- Maura Lima Pereira Bueno
- Hematology and Transfusion Medicine Center, University of Campinas/Hemocentro-UNICAMP, Rua Carlos Chagas, 480 - Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz - Barão Geraldo, Campinas, SP, CEP: 13083-878, Brazil
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- Hematology and Transfusion Medicine Center, University of Campinas/Hemocentro-UNICAMP, Rua Carlos Chagas, 480 - Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz - Barão Geraldo, Campinas, SP, CEP: 13083-878, Brazil
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas/UNICAMP, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, State University of Maringá, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Hematology and Transfusion Medicine Center, University of Campinas/Hemocentro-UNICAMP, Rua Carlos Chagas, 480 - Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz - Barão Geraldo, Campinas, SP, CEP: 13083-878, Brazil
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- Hematology and Transfusion Medicine Center, University of Campinas/Hemocentro-UNICAMP, Rua Carlos Chagas, 480 - Cidade Universitária Zeferino Vaz - Barão Geraldo, Campinas, SP, CEP: 13083-878, Brazil.
- Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Emory University, 101 Woodruff Circle, Atlanta, GA, 300322, USA.
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Jing Q, Zhou C, Zhang J, Zhang P, Wu Y, Zhou J, Tong X, Li Y, Du J, Wang Y. Role of reactive oxygen species in myelodysplastic syndromes. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2024; 29:53. [PMID: 38616283 PMCID: PMC11017617 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-024-00570-0] [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: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) serve as typical metabolic byproducts of aerobic life and play a pivotal role in redox reactions and signal transduction pathways. Contingent upon their concentration, ROS production not only initiates or stimulates tumorigenesis but also causes oxidative stress (OS) and triggers cellular apoptosis. Mounting literature supports the view that ROS are closely interwoven with the pathogenesis of a cluster of diseases, particularly those involving cell proliferation and differentiation, such as myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and chronic/acute myeloid leukemia (CML/AML). OS caused by excessive ROS at physiological levels is likely to affect the functions of hematopoietic stem cells, such as cell growth and self-renewal, which may contribute to defective hematopoiesis. We review herein the eminent role of ROS in the hematological niche and their profound influence on the progress of MDS. We also highlight that targeting ROS is a practical and reliable tactic for MDS therapy.
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- Qiangan Jing
- Laboratory Medicine Center, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, Zhejiang, China
- HEALTH BioMed Research & Development Center, Health BioMed Co., Ltd, Ningbo, 315803, Zhejiang, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Hematology, Lishui Central Hospital, Lishui, 323000, Zhejiang, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, Zhejiang, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, Zhejiang, China
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, China.
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, Zhejiang, China.
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang, China.
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Tsilingiris D, Vallianou NG, Spyrou N, Kounatidis D, Christodoulatos GS, Karampela I, Dalamaga M. Obesity and Leukemia: Biological Mechanisms, Perspectives, and Challenges. Curr Obes Rep 2024; 13:1-34. [PMID: 38159164 PMCID: PMC10933194 DOI: 10.1007/s13679-023-00542-z] [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: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To examine the epidemiological data on obesity and leukemia; evaluate the effect of obesity on leukemia outcomes in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) survivors; assess the potential mechanisms through which obesity may increase the risk of leukemia; and provide the effects of obesity management on leukemia. Preventive (diet, physical exercise, obesity pharmacotherapy, bariatric surgery) measures, repurposing drugs, candidate therapeutic agents targeting oncogenic pathways of obesity and insulin resistance in leukemia as well as challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic are also discussed. RECENT FINDINGS Obesity has been implicated in the development of 13 cancers, such as breast, endometrial, colon, renal, esophageal cancers, and multiple myeloma. Leukemia is estimated to account for approximately 2.5% and 3.1% of all new cancer incidence and mortality, respectively, while it represents the most frequent cancer in children younger than 5 years. Current evidence indicates that obesity may have an impact on the risk of leukemia. Increased birthweight may be associated with the development of childhood leukemia. Obesity is also associated with worse outcomes and increased mortality in leukemic patients. However, there are several limitations and challenges in meta-analyses and epidemiological studies. In addition, weight gain may occur in a substantial number of childhood ALL survivors while the majority of studies have documented an increased risk of relapse and mortality among patients with childhood ALL and obesity. The main pathophysiological pathways linking obesity to leukemia include bone marrow adipose tissue; hormones such as insulin and the insulin-like growth factor system as well as sex hormones; pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6 and TNF-α; adipocytokines, such as adiponectin, leptin, resistin, and visfatin; dyslipidemia and lipid signaling; chronic low-grade inflammation and oxidative stress; and other emerging mechanisms. Obesity represents a risk factor for leukemia, being among the only known risk factors that could be prevented or modified through weight loss, healthy diet, and physical exercise. Pharmacological interventions, repurposing drugs used for cardiometabolic comorbidities, and bariatric surgery may be recommended for leukemia and obesity-related cancer prevention.
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- Dimitrios Tsilingiris
- First Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Dragana, 68100, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Evangelismos General Hospital, 45-47 Ipsilantou str, 10676, Athens, Greece
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- Tisch Cancer Institute Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1190 One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY, 10029, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Evangelismos General Hospital, 45-47 Ipsilantou str, 10676, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Critical Care, Medical School, University of Athens, Attikon General University Hospital, 1 Rimini Str, 12462, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75 Mikras Asias str, 11527, Athens, Greece.
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Ozkan B, Altuner Torun Y, Karakukcu C, Celik B. Soluble Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products (sRAGE) Level and Its Prognostic Significance in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 11:176. [PMID: 38397288 PMCID: PMC10887301 DOI: 10.3390/children11020176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemias are the most common malignancies in childhood. Although its etiology is still unclear, it is thought that disorders in oxidative stress metabolism may contribute to leukemogenesis. Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are formed as a result of the non-enzymatic binding of sugars to biomolecules. Oxidation reactions are triggered through AGE-Receptor (RAGE) interaction, resulting in the formation of reactive oxygen species. These can play crucial roles in cancer pathogenesis and leukemogenesis. It is thought that sRAGE (soluble RAGE) is the end product of glycation and circulates freely in the circulation by binding to RAGE ligands. We investigate novel leukemia biomarkers and focus on soluble RAGE (sRAGE) for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) diagnosis and prognosis. Thirty children (1-17 years) diagnosed with ALL were included in the study. Patients were divided into standard, medium, and high risk groups according to the Berlin-Frankfurt-Münster (BFM) treatment protocol. Patients were evaluated twice; at the time of diagnosis and at the sixth month of remission. sRAGE and blood parameters were compared with healthy controls (n = 30, 1-17 years). The sRAGE levels in ALL patients at diagnosis (138.7 ± 177.3 pg/mL) were found to be significantly higher than they were during the sixth month of remission (17.6 ± 21.1 pg/mL) and in healthy controls (22.2 ± 23.7 pg/mL). The cut-off value of the sRAGE level for the diagnosis of ALL was found to be 45 pg/mL in ROC analysis (sensitivity: 73.3%, specificity: 86.7%, AUC: 0.681). At the same time, the sRAGE level was found to be significantly higher in T-ALL patients (490.9 ± 236.9 pg/mL) than in B-ALL patients (84.5 ± 82.7 pg/mL). No significant difference was found in terms of the sRAGE level between standard (45.8± 33.1 pg/mL), medium (212 ± 222.1 pg/mL), and high (143.9 ± 111.5 pg/mL) risk group ALL patients classified according to the BFM protocol. Despite the fact that this was a small, single-center study, our findings highlight the potential use of sRAGE as a biomarker for diagnosing ALL and assessing response to treatment.
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- Busra Ozkan
- Department of Pediatrics, Beylikduzu Public Hospital, Istanbul 34500, Turkey
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- The Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Hematology and Oncology, Istinye University, Istanbul 34510, Turkey
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- The Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38039, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kayseri City Education and Research Hospital, Kayseri 38080, Turkey
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Harifi-Mood MS, Daroudi M, Darroudi M, Naseri K, Samarghandian S, Farkhondeh T. Targeting the NF-E2-related factor 2 pathway for overcoming leukemia. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127594. [PMID: 37890739 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127594] [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: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Leukemia is cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. There are many types of leukemia that some of them occur in children and the others are more common in adults. Currently, there are many different chemotherapy agents for leukemia while chemoresistance increases the survival of the leukemic cells. One of the main reasons of chemoresistance, is a transcription factor called Nuclear factor erythroid 2-Related Factor 2 (NRF2). An increase in NRF2 expression in leukemic cells which are being treated with chemotherapy agents, can increase the survival of these cells in the presence of therapeutics. Accordingly, the inhibition of NRF2 by different methods as a cotreatment with classical chemotherapy agents, can be a promising procedure in leukemia treatment. In this study we focus on the association of NRF2 and leukemia and targeting it as a new therapeutic method in leukemia treatment.
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- Clinical Immunology Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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- Nuclear Medicine Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Healthy Ageing Research Centre, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran.
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- Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran.
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Ding M, Ran X, Qian S, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Dong M, Yang Z, Wu S, Feng X, Zhang J, Zhu L, Niu S, Zhang X. Clinical and therapeutical significances of the cluster and signature based on oxidative stress for osteosarcoma. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:15360-15381. [PMID: 38180104 PMCID: PMC10781490 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205354] [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: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND It is of great clinical significance to find out the ideal tumor biomarkers and therapeutic targets to improve the prognosis of patients with osteosarcoma (OS). Oxidative stress (OXS) can directly target intracellular macromolecules and exhibit dual effects of tumor promotion and suppression. METHODS OXS-related genes (OXRGs) were extracted from public databases, including TARGET and GEO. Univariate Cox regression analysis, Random Survival Forest algorithm, and LASSO regression were performed to identify prognostic genes and establish the OXS-signature. The efficacy of the OXS-signature was further evaluated by Kaplan-Meier curves and timeROC package. Evaluation of immunological characteristics was achieved based on ESTIMATE algorithm and ssGSEA. Submap algorithm was used to explore the response to anti-PD1 and anti-CTLA4 therapy for OS. Drug response prediction was conducted by using pRRophetic package. The expression values of related genes in the OXS-signature were detected with PCR assays. RESULTS Two OXS-clusters were identified for OS, with remarkable differences of clusters presented in prognosis. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes Genomes (KEGG) analysis showed that differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the OXS-clusters were significantly enriched in several immune-related pathways. Patients with lower OS-scores attained better clinical outcomes, and presented more sensitivity to ICB therapy. By contrast, OS patients with higher OS-scores revealed more sensitivity to certain drugs. Furthermore, critical genes, RHBDL2 and CGREF1 from the model, were significantly higher expressed in OS cell lines. CONCLUSIONS Our study identified the clusters and signature based on OXS, which would lay the foundation for molecular experimental research, disease prevention and treatment of OS.
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- Mengjie Ding
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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Barrios-Palacios D, Organista-Nava J, Balandrán JC, Alarcón-Romero LDC, Zubillaga-Guerrero MI, Illades-Aguiar B, Rivas-Alarcón AA, Diaz-Lucas JJ, Gómez-Gómez Y, Leyva-Vázquez MA. The Role of miRNAs in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Relapse and the Associated Molecular Mechanisms. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 25:119. [PMID: 38203290 PMCID: PMC10779195 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25010119] [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: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common cancer in children worldwide. Although ALL patients' overall survival rates in wealthy countries currently surpass 80%, 15-20% of patients still experience relapse. The underlying mechanisms of relapse are still not fully understood, and little progress has been made in treating refractory or relapsed disease. Disease relapse and treatment failure are common causes of leukemia-related death. In ALL relapse, several gene signatures have been identified, but it is also important to study miRNAs involved in ALL relapse in an effort to avoid relapse and to achieve better survival rates since miRNAs regulate target genes that participate in signaling pathways involved in relapse, such as those related to drug resistance, survival signals, and antiapoptotic mechanisms. Several miRNAs, such as miR-24, miR-27a, miR-99/100, miR-124, miR-1225b, miR-128b, miR-142-3p, miR-155 and miR-335-3p, are valuable biomarkers for prognosis and treatment response in ALL patients. Thus, this review aimed to analyze the primary miRNAs involved in pediatric ALL relapse and explore the underlying molecular mechanisms in an effort to identify miRNAs that may be potential candidates for anti-ALL therapy soon.
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- Dalia Barrios-Palacios
- Laboratorio de Biomedicina Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Chilpancingo 39090, Guerrero, Mexico; (D.B.-P.); (J.O.-N.); (B.I.-A.); (A.A.R.-A.); (J.J.D.-L.)
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- Laboratorio de Biomedicina Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Chilpancingo 39090, Guerrero, Mexico; (D.B.-P.); (J.O.-N.); (B.I.-A.); (A.A.R.-A.); (J.J.D.-L.)
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- Department of Pathology and Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA;
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- Laboratorio de Citopatología, Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Chilpancingo 39090, Guerrero, Mexico; (L.d.C.A.-R.); (M.I.Z.-G.)
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- Laboratorio de Citopatología, Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Chilpancingo 39090, Guerrero, Mexico; (L.d.C.A.-R.); (M.I.Z.-G.)
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- Laboratorio de Biomedicina Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Chilpancingo 39090, Guerrero, Mexico; (D.B.-P.); (J.O.-N.); (B.I.-A.); (A.A.R.-A.); (J.J.D.-L.)
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- Laboratorio de Biomedicina Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Chilpancingo 39090, Guerrero, Mexico; (D.B.-P.); (J.O.-N.); (B.I.-A.); (A.A.R.-A.); (J.J.D.-L.)
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- Laboratorio de Biomedicina Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Chilpancingo 39090, Guerrero, Mexico; (D.B.-P.); (J.O.-N.); (B.I.-A.); (A.A.R.-A.); (J.J.D.-L.)
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- Laboratorio de Biomedicina Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Chilpancingo 39090, Guerrero, Mexico; (D.B.-P.); (J.O.-N.); (B.I.-A.); (A.A.R.-A.); (J.J.D.-L.)
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- Laboratorio de Biomedicina Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero, Chilpancingo 39090, Guerrero, Mexico; (D.B.-P.); (J.O.-N.); (B.I.-A.); (A.A.R.-A.); (J.J.D.-L.)
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Amiri Khosroshahi R, Barkhordar M, Talebi S, Imani H, Sadeghi E, Mousavi SA, Mohammadi H. The impact of malnutrition on mortality and complications of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with acute leukemia. Clin Nutr 2023; 42:2520-2527. [PMID: 37925779 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2023.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Malnutrition is common in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) patients. However, there are few studies on the association between malnutrition and post-transplant outcomes, with inconsistent results. No standard screening tool has been established for malnutrition in these patients. Previous research suggests the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria is effective in predicting outcomes in other cancers. This study investigates the link between malnutrition based on the GLIM criteria with mortality and complications following allogeneic HSCT. METHODS This single-center, observational, longitudinal, and prospective study of 98 adult leukemia patients at the Hematology Center of Shariati Hospital in Tehran, Iran, monitored patients before transplantation until 100 days after the procedure, focusing on overall survival and mortality as a primary outcome, and secondary endpoints including oral mucositis, acute GVHD, infection during hospitalization, and readmission rates. RESULTS This study involved 98 allogeneic HSCT patients with a median age of 38 years old, 64.3 % with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and 35.7 % with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Among them, 26.5 % were categorized as malnourished based on GLIM criteria. During 100 days of follow-up, 13 patients died, but there was no significant difference in overall survival and mortality between malnourished and well-nourished patients. Malnourished patients demonstrated a noticeable upward trend in the incidence of oral mucositis, hospital readmission, and infection during their hospitalization. It is important to highlight that although this observed trend is discernible, it did not attain statistical significance in statistical analyses (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION The current study determined that, when assessed using the GLIM criteria, malnutrition did not exert a statistically significant influence on survival, mortality, or complications within the specified age range of 18-55 years, underscoring its limited impact on this cohort of younger patients.
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- Reza Amiri Khosroshahi
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Cell Therapy and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Students' Scientific Research Center (SSRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Cell Therapy and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Dezhpour A, Ghafouri H, Jafari S, Nilkar M. Effects of cold atmospheric-pressure plasma in combination with doxorubicin drug against breast cancer cells in vitro and invivo. Free Radic Biol Med 2023; 209:202-210. [PMID: 37890599 DOI: 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2023.10.405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) has been suggested for medical applications that can be applied indirectly through plasma-activated medium (PAM) and recently it has been introduced as an innovative therapeutic approach for all cancer types. Studies have exhibited that ROS/RNS are key factors in CAP-dependent apoptosis; nevertheless, ROS/RNS stability are weak. Combination therapy is considered an effective strategy to overcome these problems. In the present research, we revealed that the combination of CAP and doxorubicin (DOX) significantly induces the apoptosis of breast cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo. Our results indicated that both Ar and He/O2 CAP treatment as well as DOX drug alone reduced cell growth. CAP/PAM treatment in combination with DOX induced apoptosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells and 4T1-implanted BALB/c mice, resulting in a significant increase in antitumor activity. The apoptotic effects of CAP-DOX on MCF-7 cells were inferred from altered expression of BAX and cleaved-caspase-3 which mechanistically take place through the mitochondrial pathway mediated by Bcl-2 family members. Besides, the BAX/BCL-2 ratio is significantly higher in the simultaneous treatment of CAP and DOX. This ratio was equal to 2.82 ± 0.24, 2.54 ± 0.30, and 11.27 ± 0.31 for treatment with DOX, He/O2 plasma, and combination treatment, respectively. Additionally, the tumor growth rate of He/O2-PAM + DOX and Ar-PAM + DOX treatments was significantly inhibited by PAM-injection, and the tumor growth rate of PAM alone or DOX alone was slightly reduced. It can be concluded that the effect of PAM + DOX may increase the anticancer activity and decrease the dose required for the chemotherapeutic treatment.
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- A Dezhpour
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
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- Research Unit Plasma Technology (RUPT), Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 41 B4, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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Milbar HC, Caplan A, Schwab RD, Coromilas AJ, Baumrin E, Forrestel A, Steele KT, Micheletti RG, Perl A, Rosenbach M. Vitamin C deficiency in patients with acute myeloid leukemia: a case series and review of the literature. Blood Adv 2023; 7:5780-5783. [PMID: 37433638 PMCID: PMC10560999 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2023009923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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- Heather C. Milbar
- Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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Zhang H, Sun C, Sun Q, Li Y, Zhou C, Sun C. Susceptibility of acute myeloid leukemia cells to ferroptosis and evasion strategies. Front Mol Biosci 2023; 10:1275774. [PMID: 37818101 PMCID: PMC10561097 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1275774] [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: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a highly aggressive hematologic malignancy with a 5-year survival rate of less than 30%. Continuous updating of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies has not been effective in improving the clinical benefit of AML. AML cells are prone to iron metabolism imbalance due to their unique pathological characteristics, and ferroptosis is a novel cell death mode that is dominated by three cellular biological processes: iron metabolism, oxidative stress and lipid metabolism. An in-depth exploration of the unique ferroptosis mechanism in AML can provide new insights for the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. This study summarizes recent studies on ferroptosis in AML cells and suggests that the metabolic characteristics, gene mutation patterns, and dependence on mitochondria of AML cells greatly increase their susceptibility to ferroptosis. In addition, this study suggests that AML cells can establish a variety of strategies to evade ferroptosis to maintain their survival during the process of occurrence and development, and summarizes the related drugs targeting ferroptosis pathway in AML treatment, which provides development directions for the subsequent mechanism research and clinical treatment of AML.
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- Hanyun Zhang
- College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- College of First Clinical Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and Faculty of Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, China
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- Department of Oncology, Weifang Traditional Chinese Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Weifang Traditional Chinese Hospital, Weifang, China
- College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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Mvondo MA, Wego Kamgaing MT, Wansi Ngnokam SL. Anti-hyperplastic effects of the Dacryodes edulis (Burseraceae) leaves aqueous extract on tamoxifen-induced endometrium hyperplasia on Wistar rat. JOURNAL OF COMPLEMENTARY & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 2023; 20:566-576. [PMID: 34761649 DOI: 10.1515/jcim-2021-0121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Combining tamoxifen, the most common breast cancer hormonal therapy, with natural antitumor substances may prevent its hyperplastic effects on the uterine endometrium. Dacryodes edulis (DE) is traditionally recommended for the treatment of cancerous diseases. To investigate its antiproliferative properties, the present study was designed to assess the ability of the combined administration of tamoxifen with the aqueous extract of DE leaves to inhibit the trophic effect of this hormone therapy on rat uterine endometrium without compromising its non-proliferative effect on breast tissue. METHODS Ovariectomized (OVX) female Wistar rats were simultaneously treated with tamoxifen (10 mg/kg) intraperitoneally and DE leaves (at doses of 25, 50 and 100 mg/kgBW) by gavage. Control groups received either distilled water or tamoxifen alone. Treatments lasted 37 days. The 38th day, animals were sacrificed under anesthesia (diazepam: 10 mg/kgBW and ketamine: 50 mg/kgBW). The relative uterine weight was determined and the histological analysis of the uterus and mammary gland was performed. The oxidative status of the uterus was assessed and the levels of cholesterol and estradiol were evaluated in serum and uterus. RESULTS Tamoxifen increased uterine weight and induced endometrial hyperplasia. This effect was associated with increased uterine levels of cholesterol (164.22%; p < 0.001), estradiol (927.5%; p < 0.001) and malondiadehyde (86%; p < 0.05), but unchanged antioxidant enzymes activities. The administration of DE leaves unchanged tamoxifen-increased uterine weight but reduced uterine epithelium hypertrophy (56.4%; p < 0.01). DE also increased uterine levels of malondiadehyde and antioxidant enzymes. The levels of estradiol and cholesterol in the uterus decreased while no changes were observed in the mammary gland of animals treated with tamoxifen alone or in co-administration with DE. CONCLUSIONS D. edulis has antiproliferative properties and could complement endocrine therapy of estrogen-dependent breast cancer.
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- Marie Alfrede Mvondo
- Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon
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Cancemi G, Cicero N, Allegra A, Gangemi S. Effect of Diet and Oxidative Stress in the Pathogenesis of Lymphoproliferative Disorders. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1674. [PMID: 37759977 PMCID: PMC10525385 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12091674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Lymphomas are a heterogeneous group of pathologies that result from clonal proliferation of lymphocytes. They are classified into Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma; the latter develops as a result of B, T, or NK cells undergoing malignant transformation. It is believed that diet can modulate cellular redox state and that oxidative stress is implicated in lymphomagenesis by acting on several biological mechanisms; in fact, oxidative stress can generate a state of chronic inflammation through the activation of various transcription factors, thereby increasing the production of proinflammatory cytokines and causing overstimulation of B lymphocytes in the production of antibodies and possible alterations in cellular DNA. The purpose of our work is to investigate the results of in vitro and in vivo studies on the possible interaction between lymphomas, oxidative stress, and diet. A variety of dietary regimens and substances introduced with the diet that may have antioxidant and antiproliferative effects were assessed. The possibility of using nutraceuticals as novel anticancer agents is discussed; although the use of natural substances in lymphoma therapy is an interesting field of study, further studies are needed to define the efficacy of different nutraceuticals before introducing them into clinical practice.
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- Gabriella Cancemi
- Division of Hematology, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood “Gaetano Barresi”, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98125 Messina, Italy; (G.C.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Imaging Sciences, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98125 Messina, Italy
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood “Gaetano Barresi”, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98125 Messina, Italy; (G.C.); (A.A.)
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98125 Messina, Italy;
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Mizani S, Keshavarz A, Vazifeh Shiran N, Bashash D, Allahbakhshian Farsani M. Expression Changes of SIRT1 and FOXO3a Significantly Correlate with Oxidative Stress Resistance Genes in AML Patients. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus 2023; 39:392-401. [PMID: 37304466 PMCID: PMC10247606 DOI: 10.1007/s12288-022-01612-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The increased metabolism in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) malignant cells resulted in the production of high levels of free radicals, called oxidative stress conditions. To avoid this situation, malignant cells produce a considerable amount of antioxidant agents, which will lead to the release of a continuous low level of reactive oxygen species (ROS), causing genomic damage and subsequent clonal evolution. SIRT1 has a key role in driving the adaptation to this condition, mainly through the deacetylation of FOXO3a that affects the expression of oxidative stress resistance target genes such as Catalase and Manganese superoxide dismutase (MnSOD). The aim of this study is to simultaneously investigate the expression of SIRT1, FOXO3a, and free radical-neutralizing enzymes such as Catalase and MnSOD in AML patients and measure their simultaneous change in relation to each other. The gene expression was analyzed using Real Time-PCR in 65 AML patients and 10 healthy controls. Our finding revealed that expression of SIRT1, FOXO3a, MnSOD and Catalase was significantly higher in AML patients in comparison to healthy controls. Also, there was a significant correlation between the expression of SIRT1 and FOXO3a, as well as among the expression of FOXO3a, MnSOD and Catalase genes in patients. According to the results, the expression of genes involved in oxidative stress resistance was higher in AML patients, which possibly contributed to the development of malignant clones. Also, the correlation between the expression of SIRT1 and FOXO3a gene reflects the importance of these two genes in increased oxidative stress resistance of cancer cells.
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- Sharareh Mizani
- Department of Hematology and Blood Banking, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 15468-15514, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Hematology and Blood Banking, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 15468-15514, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Hematology and Blood Banking, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 15468-15514, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Hematology and Blood Banking, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 15468-15514, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Hematology and Blood Banking, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 15468-15514, Tehran, Iran
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Chaudhary P, Kumari S, Dewan P, Gomber S, Ahmed RS, Kotru M. Chemotherapy-Induced Oxidative Stress in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Cureus 2023; 15:e35968. [PMID: 37050982 PMCID: PMC10085507 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
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Introduction Plasma antioxidant capacity in children receiving chemotherapy decreases due to the effect of the disease and chemotherapy. Increased oxidative stress (OS) predisposes to an increased risk for chemotherapy-related toxicity and febrile neutropenic episodes. Materials and methods We conducted this case-control study in the hematology-oncology unit of the department of pediatrics of a tertiary hospital in Delhi, India, from November 2017 to March 2019 to compare OS between children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and healthy controls. We estimated the trends in OS as measured by the plasma total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) levels at baseline and at the completion of induction I (four weeks), induction II (eight weeks), and induction IIA-consolidation (16 weeks) phases of chemotherapy in children with ALL. We also assessed the change in OS during different phases of initial treatment and studied the association between OS and the hematological toxicity of chemotherapy (determined by the need for blood component therapy and the number of febrile neutropenic episodes) and serum cobalamin and folate levels. Results OS was significantly higher in children with ALL at diagnosis (n=23) compared to controls (n=19). The median (interquartile range (IQR)) TAC levels (mM) were significantly lower (1.21 (1.05-1.26) versus 1.28 (1.26-1.32), P=0.006), and TBARS levels (nmol/mL) were significantly higher (312.0 (216.6-398.0) versus 58.5 (46.2-67.2), P<0.001) in children with ALL at diagnosis compared to controls. OS was highest at the end of the induction I phase (four weeks) despite the patients being in clinical and hematological remission. OS at the completion of intensive chemotherapy (16 weeks) was higher than at diagnosis. A significant correlation was found between serum folate levels and TAC levels at baseline (P=0.03). Serum cobalamin levels, the need for blood component therapy, and the number of febrile neutropenic episodes did not have any association with OS. Conclusion Children with ALL had significantly higher OS compared to controls, indicating that underlying disease affects the oxidative balance unfavorably. Chemotherapy itself increases oxidative stress.
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Rafeeinia A, Asadikaram G, Karimi Darabi M, Abolhassani M, Moazed V, Abbasi-Jorjandi M. Organochlorine pesticides, oxidative stress biomarkers, and leukemia: a case-control study. J Investig Med 2023; 71:295-306. [PMID: 36718847 DOI: 10.1177/10815589221145043] [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: 02/01/2023]
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Exposure to pesticides has been linked to an elevated risk of leukemia. The present research aimed to evaluate the relationship between organochlorine (OC) pesticides and biomarkers of oxidative stress in leukemia patients. This work was conducted on 109 patients with leukemia and 109 healthy controls. The serum concentrations of seven derivatives of OCs including alpha-HCH, beta-HCH, gamma-HCH, 2,4-DDT, 4,4-DDT, 2,4-DDE, and 4,4-DDE along with acetylcholinesterase (AChE), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), superoxide dismutase (SOD), paraoxonase-1 (PON1), and catalase (CAT) activities as well as total antioxidant capacity (TAC), nitric oxide (NO), protein carbonyl (PC), and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were measured in all the subjects. Levels of OCs were remarkably higher in leukemia patients compared to the controls (p < 0.05). In addition, levels of SOD, AChE, GPx, PON-1, and TAC were remarkably lower in leukemia patients compared to controls (p < 0.05). In contrast, MDA, NO, and PC concentrations were higher in leukemia patients than in the controls (p < 0.05). Moreover, the serum level of 4,4-DDE was negatively associated with GPx activity (p = 0.038). Our findings suggest that OCs may play a role in the development of leukemia by disrupting the oxidant/antioxidant balance.
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- Arash Rafeeinia
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.,Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Naiyila X, Li J, Huang Y, Chen B, Zhu M, Li J, Chen Z, Yang L, Ai J, Wei Q, Liu L, Cao D. A Novel Insight into the Immune-Related Interaction of Inflammatory Cytokines in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12051821. [PMID: 36902608 PMCID: PMC10003138 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12051821] [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: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common male condition that impacts many men's quality of life by generating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). In recent years, inflammation has become very common in the prostate, and BPH with inflammation has a higher International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) score and an enlarged prostate. Chronic inflammation leads to tissue damage and the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which play an important role in the pathogenesis of BPH. We will focus on current advancements in pro-inflammatory cytokines in BPH, as well as the future of pro-inflammatory cytokine research.
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- Xiaokaiti Naiyila
- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Research Core Facility, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Correspondence: (L.L.); (D.C.); Tel./Fax: +86-28-8542-2451 (L.L. & D.C.)
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- Department of Urology, Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- Correspondence: (L.L.); (D.C.); Tel./Fax: +86-28-8542-2451 (L.L. & D.C.)
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Peng H, Li X, Luan Y, Wang C, Wang W. A novel prognostic model related to oxidative stress for treatment prediction in lung adenocarcinoma. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1078697. [PMID: 36798829 PMCID: PMC9927401 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1078697] [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: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background The prognostic model based on oxidative stress for lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remains unclear. Methods The information of LUAD patients were acquired from TCGA dataset. We also collected two external datasets from GEO for verification. Oxidative stress-related genes (ORGs) were extracted from Genecards. We performed machine learning algorithms, including Univariate Cox regression, Random Survival Forest, and Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (Lasso) analyses on the ORGs to build the OS-score and OS-signature. We drew the Kaplan-Meier and time-dependent receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) to evaluate the efficacy of the OS-signature in predicting the prognosis of LUAD. We used GISTIC 2.0 and maftool algorithms to explore Genomic mutation of OS-signature. To analyze characteristic of tumor infiltrating immune cells, ESTIMATE, TIMER2.0, MCPcounter and ssGSEA algorithms were applied, thus evaluating the immunotherapeutic strategies. Chemotherapeutics sensitivity analysis was based on pRRophetic package. Finally, PCR assays was also used to detect the expression values of related genes in the OS-signature in cell lines. Results Ten ORGs with prognostic value and the OS-signature containing three prognostic ORGs were identified. The significantly better prognosis of LUAD patients was observed in LUAD patients. The efficiency and accuracy of OS-signature in predicting prognosis for LUAD patients was confirmed by survival ROC curves and two external validation data sets. It was clearly observed that patients with high OS-scores had lower immunomodulators levels (with a few exceptions), stromal score, immune score, ESTIMATE score and infiltrating immune cell populations. On the contrary, patients with higher OS-scores were more likely to have higher tumor purity. PCR assays showed that, MRPL44 and CYCS were significantly higher expressed in LUAD cell lines, while CAT was significantly lower expressed. Conclusion The novel oxidative stress-related model we identified could be used for prognosis and treatment prediction in lung adenocarcinoma.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hebei Chest Hospital, Hebei Provincial Key Laboratory of Lung Disease, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
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Ulvophyte Green Algae Caulerpa lentillifera: Metabolites Profile and Antioxidant, Anticancer, Anti-Obesity, and In Vitro Cytotoxicity Properties. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031365. [PMID: 36771032 PMCID: PMC9919714 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031365] [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: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Marine algae have excellent bioresource properties with potential nutritional and bioactive therapeutic benefits, but studies regarding Caulerpa lentillifera are limited. This study aims to explore the metabolites profile and the antioxidant, anticancer, anti-obesity, and in vitro cytotoxicity properties of fractionated ethanolic extract of C. lentillifera using two maceration and soxhlet extraction methods. Dried simplicia of C. lentillifera was mashed and extracted in ethanol solvent, concentrated and evaporated, then sequentially partitioned with equal volumes of ethyl acetate and n-Hexane. Six samples were used in this study, consisting of ME (Maceration-Ethanol), MEA (Maceration-Ethyl Acetate), MH (Maceration-n-Hexane), SE (Soxhletation-Ethanol), SEA (Soxhletation-Ethyl Acetate), and SH (Soxhletation-n-Hexane). Non-targeted metabolomic profiling was determined using LC-HRMS, while antioxidant, anti-obesity, and anticancer cytotoxicity were determined using DPPH and ABTS, lipase inhibition, and MTT assay, respectively. This study demonstrates that C. lentillifera has several functional metabolites, antioxidant capacity (EC50 MH is very close to EC50 of Trolox), as well as anti-obesity properties (EC50 MH < EC50 orlistat, an inhibitor of lipid hydrolyzing enzymes), which are useful as precursors for new therapeutic approaches in improving obesity-related diseases. More interestingly, ME, MH, and SE are novel bioresource agents for anticancer drugs, especially for hepatoma, breast, colorectal, and leukemia cancers. Finally, C. lentillifera can be a nutraceutical with great therapeutic benefits.
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Puvula J, Maddu N, Gutam N, Parimal A, Raghavendra PB. The role of pyrethroid derivatives in autophagy and apoptosis crosstalk signaling and potential risk for malignancies. Oncotarget 2022; 13:1323-1340. [PMID: 36528879 PMCID: PMC9760267 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28328] [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] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Pyrethroids and its derivatives widespread and uncontrolled continuous use has influenced multiple deleterious effects resulting in as a potential risk factor causing damage to the organ systems. Allethrin and prallethrin are extensively used yet their influences on human primary cells are very limited or under reported. The potential mechanisms by which allethrin and prallethrin modulates human primary cells, especially the molecular mechanisms or interconnectivity of autophagy-apoptosis, their clinical relevance in human subjects or patients are not well defined. In this current study, we've furnished the evidence that both allethrin and prallethrin user samples significantly induced Ccl2 mRNA expression, increased amount of reactive oxygen intermediate, inhibited membrane bound enzymes and altered membrane fluidity. Pyrethroid derivative users had induced levels of lipid peroxidation and induced binding activities of transcription factors(tfs) like CEBP-β and NF-AT. Pyrethroid derivatives induced autophagy, elicited intracellular Ca2+ concentration, calcineurin and regulated proapoptotic genes, DAPK1, Bim. Our current study presumably comprises the initial investigation of a very new mechanism of pyrethroid derivatives-moderated programed cell death in various cell sets or types, like human primary cells where-in this is a late event, is documented. Hence, current research-study might be significant in the various pyrethroid derivatives-allied hematological-related cancers and immunosuppressant or auto-immune disorders. In the foremost instance, we present data stating that pyrethroid derivatives induces multiple cell signaling cascades, like CEBP-β, NF-AT, ERK and MAPK having a role in autophagy thereby; synchronously effectively impact on the apoptosis, therefore causing hematological tumors and toxic or immune related disorders.
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- Jyothi Puvula
- 1Department of Biochemistry, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapuramu 515003, Andhra Pradesh, India,*These authors contributed equally to this work
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- 1Department of Biochemistry, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapuramu 515003, Andhra Pradesh, India,*These authors contributed equally to this work
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- 2Department Corporate Secretaryship-Biostatistics, Queen Mary’s College, Chennai 600004, Tamil Nadu, India
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- 3School of Regenerative Medicine (SORM) - Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Deemed to be Manipal University, Bangalore 560065, Karnataka, India
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- 3School of Regenerative Medicine (SORM) - Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Deemed to be Manipal University, Bangalore 560065, Karnataka, India,4National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani 741251, West Bengal, India,Correspondence to:Pongali B. Raghavendra, email:
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Machine Learning Assistants Construct Oxidative Stress-Related Gene Signature and Discover Potential Therapy Targets for Acute Myeloid Leukemia. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2022; 2022:1507690. [PMID: 36046688 PMCID: PMC9423988 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1507690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Background Oxidative stress (OS) is associated with the development of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). However, there is lack of relevant research to confirm that OS-related genes can guide patients in risk stratification and predict their survival probability. Method First, we Data from three public databases, respectively. Then, we use batch univariate Cox regression and machine learning to select important characteristic genes; next, we build the model and use receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) to evaluate the accuracy. Moreover, GSEAs were performed to discover the molecular mechanism and conduct nomogram visualization. In addition, the relative importance value was used to identify the hub gene, and GSE9476 was to validate hub gene difference expression. Finally, we use symptom mapping to predict the candidate herbs, targeting the hub gene, and put these candidate herbs into Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TCMSP) to identify the main small molecular ingredients and then docking hub proteins with this small molecular. Results A total of 313 candidate oxidative stress-related genes could affect patients' outcomes and machine learning to select six potential genes to construct a gene signature model to predict the overall survival (OS) of AML patients. Patients in a high group will obtain a short survival time when compared with the low-risk group (HR = 3.97, 95% CI: 2.48-6.36; p < 0.001). ROC results demonstrate the model has better prediction efficiency with AUC 0.873. GSEA suggests that this gene is enriched in several important signaling pathways. Nomogram is constructed and is robust. PLA2G4A is a hub gene of signature and associated with prognosis, and Nobiletin could target PLA2G4A for therapy AML. Conclusion We use two different machine learning methods to build six oxidative stress-related gene signatures that could assist clinical decisions and identify PLA2G4A as a potential biomarker for AML. Nobiletin, targeting PLA2G4, may provide a third pathway for therapy AML.
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Czubak-Prowizor K, Macieja A, Poplawski T, Zbikowska HM. Packed Red Blood Cell Supernatants Do Not Promote Growth or Cisplatin Resistance of Myeloid Leukemia K-562 Cells. J Blood Med 2022; 13:121-131. [PMID: 35283654 PMCID: PMC8906863 DOI: 10.2147/jbm.s349965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Kamila Czubak-Prowizor
- Department of General Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, 90-236, Poland
- Department of Cytobiology and Proteomics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, 92-215, Poland
- Correspondence: Kamila Czubak-Prowizor, Department of General Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Pomorska 141/143, Lodz, 90-236, Poland, Tel +48 42 635 44 83, Email ;
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, 90-236, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, 90-136, Poland
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- Department of General Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Lodz, 90-236, Poland
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Koc K, Aysin F, Ozek NS, Geyikoglu F, Taghizadehghalehjoughi A, Abuc OO, Cakmak O, Deniz GY. Inula graveolens induces selective cytotoxicity in glioblastoma and chronic leukemia cells. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2021; 67:1771-1778. [PMID: 34909948 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20210614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Crude oil extracts, components of extracts, and ethanolic extracts of Inula graveolens possess various pharmacological activities on various cancer cells including antioxidative and antiproliferative effects. Aqueous extract of this species has not been investigated on the liquid malignancies and solid tumors with a high incidence of treatment refractoriness and poor survival outcomes such as glioblastoma and leukemia. Hence, the present study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic efficiency of I. graveolens aqueous extracts on human glioblastoma multiforme and chronic myelogenous leukemia cell lines in comparison to non-cancerous primary rat cerebral cortex and human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. METHODS The cells were treated with the extracts of I. graveolens (125-1000 μg/mL) for 48 h, the cellular viability was identified using 3'-(4,5dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay, and lactate dehydrogenase release was measured to determine the cytotoxic potential. Total oxidant status and apurinic/apyrimidinic endodeoxyribonuclease 1 assays were used to determine the oxidative status of cells and DNA damage, respectively. RESULTS I. graveolens showed selective cytotoxicity toward human glioblastoma multiforme and chronic myelogenous leukemia cell lines and exhibited a higher antiproliferative effect against cancer cells in comparison to non-cancerous cells. Moreover, it significantly reduced the apurinic/apyrimidinic endodeoxyribonuclease 1 levels on both cancer cell lines as compared with their control cells without changing the levels of an oxidative stress marker. CONCLUSION The extracts of I. graveolens have anti-cancer potential on human glioblastoma multiforme and chronic myelogenous leukemia cell lines without causing oxidative stress.
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- Kubra Koc
- Ataturk University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology - Erzurum, Turkey
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- Ataturk University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology - Erzurum, Turkey.,Ataturk University, East Anatolian High Technology Research and Application Center - Erzurum, Turkey
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- Ataturk University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology - Erzurum, Turkey.,Ataturk University, East Anatolian High Technology Research and Application Center - Erzurum, Turkey
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- Ataturk University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology - Erzurum, Turkey
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- Ataturk University, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology - Erzurum, Turkey
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- Erzincan University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology - Erzincan, Turkey
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- Ataturk University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology - Erzurum, Turkey
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Sushma P, Jamil K, Udaykumar P, Aldakheel FM, Alduraywish SA, Alali BH, Mateen A, Syed R. Analysis of CCND1 protein and circulatory antioxidant enzyme activity association in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Saudi J Biol Sci 2021; 28:6987-6991. [PMID: 34866998 PMCID: PMC8626252 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.07.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Antioxidants are involved in the process of cellular damage prevention, which is considered as an avenue for cancer development. Free radicals are produced in the body upon exposure to stress, cigarette smoke, alcohol, toxins found in personal care products, pesticides in foods, radiation from the sun, viruses, germs or fungi etc. CCND1/CyclinD1 protein was found to be overexpressed in Oral squamous cell carcinoma. One hundred patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma were recruited along with hundred controls for this study from MNJ institute of Oncology with the approval of Ethics Committee, 5 ml blood samples were collected from each patient and centrifuged to collect serum for various assays. The antioxidant enzymes like catalase, SOD, GPX and GST were estimated using enzymatic assays. Results were expressed as unit of activity for mg of protein. Insilco analysis is performed using STRING v 11 Protein interaction tool. The patients with oral cancer had significantly reduced activities of SOD, GST and GPX (1.49 ± 0.49, 3.97 ± 0.86 and 10.7 ± 0.73 respectively) compared to healthy controls (4.37 ± 1.43, 6.10 ± 1.12 and 13.8 ± 1.25 respectively) (p < 0.005). However no significant difference was observed with regard to catalase activity (2.71 ± 6.51 and 4.03 ± 1.48) (p = 0.28). The proteins interaction PPI enrichment p-value was found to be 3.22e-10 predicted significantly more interactions. Our research findings shown that there was a decline in activity of superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione s transferase in addition, personal habits like smoking play a major role in the development and progression of oral carcinogenesis and based on Insilco analysis results CCND1/Cyclin D1 could be the potential therapeutic target in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
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- P.S. Sushma
- Department of Pathology, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Genetics, Bhagwan Mahaveer Medical Research Centre, Hyderabad 500004, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pathology, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 10219, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 10219, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, PO Box 10219, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Corresponding author.
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Yassin NYS, AbouZid SF, El-Kalaawy AM, Ali TM, Elesawy BH, Ahmed OM. Tackling of Renal Carcinogenesis in Wistar Rats by Silybum marianum Total Extract, Silymarin, and Silibinin via Modulation of Oxidative Stress, Apoptosis, Nrf2, PPAR γ, NF- κB, and PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathways. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:7665169. [PMID: 34630852 PMCID: PMC8497111 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7665169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The present work was designed to assess the efficacy of Silybum marianum total extract (STE), silymarin (Sm), and silibinin (Sb) against experimentally induced renal carcinogenesis in male Wistar rats and their roles in regulating oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and carcinogenesis. The diethylnitrosamine (DEN)/2-acetylaminofluorene (AAF)/carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-administered rats were orally treated with STE (200 mg/kg b.w.), Sm (150 mg/kg b.w.), and Sb (5 mg/kg b.w.) every other day either from the 1st week or from the 16th week of carcinogen administration to the end of 25th week. The treatments with STE, Sm, and Sb attenuated markers of toxicity in serum, decreased kidney lipid peroxidation (LPO), and significantly reinforced the renal antioxidant armory. The biochemical results were further confirmed by the histopathological alterations. The treatments also led to suppression of proinflammatory mediators such as NF-κβ, p65, Iκβα, and IL-6 in association with inhibition of the PI3K/Akt pathway. Furthermore, they activated the expressions of PPARs, Nrf2, and IL-4 in addition to downregulation of apoptotic proteins p53 and caspase-3 and upregulation of antiapoptotic mediator Bcl-2. The obtained data supply potent proof for the efficacy of STE, Sm, and Sb to counteract renal carcinogenesis via alteration of varied molecular pathways.
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- Nour Y. S. Yassin
- Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O. Box 62521, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O. Box 62521, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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GSTM1 and GSTT1 double null genotypes determining cell fate and proliferation as potential risk factors of relapse in children with hematological malignancies after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2021; 148:71-86. [PMID: 34499222 PMCID: PMC8752561 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-021-03769-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/29/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the genetic association of null variants of glutathione S-transferases GSTM1 and GSTT1 with relapse incidence in children with hematological malignancies (HMs) undergoing busulfan (BU)- containing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and to assess the impact of these variants on BU-induced cytotoxicity on the immortalized lymphoblastoid cell lines (LCLs) and tumor THP1 GST gene-edited cell models. METHODS GSTM1- and GSTT1-null alleles were genotyped using germline DNA from whole blood prior to a conditioning BU-based regimen. Association of GSTM1- and GSTT1-null variants with relapse incidence was analyzed using multivariable competing risk analysis. BU-induced cell death studies were conducted in GSTs- null and non-null LCLs and CRISPR-Cas9 gene-edited THP1 leukemia cell lines. RESULTS Carrying GSTM1/GSTT1 double null genotype was found to be an independent risk factor for post-HSCT relapse in 86 children (adjusted HR: 6.52 [95% Cl, 2.76-15.42; p = 1.9 × 10-5]). BU-induced cell death preferentially in THP1GSTM1(non-null) and LCLsGSTM1(non-null) as shown by decreased viability, increased necrosis and levels of the oxidized form of glutathione compared to null cells, while GSTT1 non-null cells showed increased baseline proliferation. CONCLUSION The clinical association suggests that GSTM1/GSTT1 double null genotype could serve as genetic stratification biomarker for the high risk of post-HSCT relapse. Functional studies have indicated that GSTM1 status modulates BU-induced cell death. On the other hand, GSTT1 is proposed to be involved in baseline cell proliferation.
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Mvondo MA, Wego Kamgaing MT, Wansi Ngnokam SL. Aqueous Extract of Dacryodes edulis (Burseraceae) Leaves Inhibited Tumor Growth in Female Wistar Rats with 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene-Induced Breast Cancer. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2021; 2021:9960950. [PMID: 34367310 PMCID: PMC8346320 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9960950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Breast cancer is the most common estrogen-dependent cancer in the world. Hormone therapy for this cancer can be neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant. Herbal remedies with antiproliferative properties are believed to be potential anticancer agents. The aqueous extract of Dacryodes edulis (Burseraceae) leaves (AE), a medicinal plant used against cancer in Cameroon, was found to display antiproliferative effects in ovariectomized rats. Compounds isolated from this plant exhibited anticancer activity in vitro. To determine whether AE has an anticancer potential, its effects were investigated in rats with already developed breast cancer. Mammary tumors were induced by a single subcutaneous administration (under the mammary gland) of 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA; 50 mg/kgBW) to immature female rats. After 22-26 weeks of observation, animals with palpable tumors were treated with tamoxifen (3.3 mg/kgBW) and AE at doses of 25 and 100 mg/kgBW. The negative control received distilled water. Treatments were given orally for 21 consecutive days. The volume of mammary tumors was evaluated weekly using a caliper. On day 22, animals were sacrificed. Cholesterol and estradiol levels were assessed in serum, breast tumors, mammary glands, and ovaries. Oxidative status of tumors was evaluated. The histological analysis of mammary glands and breast tumors was performed. Results showed that AE reduced tumor volume and weight (p < 0.05). This effect was associated with reduced cholesterol (p < 0.001) and estradiol (p < 0.01) levels in breast tumors, serum, ovaries, and mammary glands. AE also increased tumors levels of malondialdehyde (p < 0.05) and antioxidant enzymes (p < 0.01). These effects contributed to the decrease in the size of breast alveoli (p < 0.01), the density of cancer cells in breast tumors, and the invasion of these cells into the tumor connective tissue. In conclusion, the aqueous extract of D. edulis leaves, thanks to its ability to inhibit tumor growth, could be considered as a potential alternative for the neoadjuvant treatment of estrogen-dependent breast cancer.
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- Marie Alfrede Mvondo
- Research Unit of Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology, Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, P. O. Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Research Unit of Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology, Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, P. O. Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Research Unit of Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology, Department of Animal Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, P. O. Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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Oxidative stress is caused by the imbalance between the generation of free radicals/reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the antioxidant defense systems, which can activate various transcription factors and affect their transcriptional pathways. Oxidative stress plays an important role in the occurrence and development of leukemia and is closely related to the treatment and prognosis of leukemia. The standard chemotherapy strategies for the pre-treatment of leukemia have many drawbacks. Hence, the usage of antioxidants and oxidants in the treatment of leukemia is being explored and has been preliminarily applied. This article reviews the research progress of oxidative stress and leukemia. In addition, the application of antioxidants treatment in leukemia has been summarized.
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Saito T, Wei Y, Wen L, Srinivasan C, Wolthers BO, Tsai CY, Harris MH, Stevenson K, Byersdorfer C, Oparaji JA, Fernandez C, Mukherjee A, Abu-El-Haija M, Agnihotri S, Schmiegelow K, Showalter MR, Fogle PW, McCulloch S, Contrepois K, Silverman LB, Ding Y, Husain SZ. Impact of acute lymphoblastic leukemia induction therapy: findings from metabolomics on non-fasted plasma samples from a biorepository. Metabolomics 2021; 17:64. [PMID: 34175981 DOI: 10.1007/s11306-021-01814-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is among the most common cancers in children. With improvements in combination chemotherapy regimens, the overall survival has increased to over 90%. However, the current challenge is to mitigate adverse events resulting from the complex therapy. Several chemotherapies intercept cancer metabolism, but little is known about their collective role in altering host metabolism. OBJECTIVES We profiled the metabolomic changes in plasma of ALL patients initial- and post- induction therapy. METHODS We exploited a biorepository of non-fasted plasma samples derived from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute ALL Consortium; these samples were obtained from 50 ALL patients initial- and post-induction therapy. Plasma metabolites and complex lipids were analyzed by high resolution tandem mass spectrometry and differential mobility tandem mass spectrometry. Data were analyzed using a covariate-adjusted regression model with multiplicity adjustment. Pathway enrichment analysis and co-expression network analysis were performed to identify unique clusters of molecules. RESULTS More than 1200 metabolites and complex lipids were identified in the total of global metabolomics and lipidomics platforms. Over 20% of those molecules were significantly altered. In the pathway enrichment analysis, lipids, particularly phosphatidylethanolamines (PEs), were identified. Network analysis indicated that the bioactive fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)-containing (22:6) triacylglycerols (TAGs), were decreased in the post-induction therapy. CONCLUSION Metabolomic profiling in ALL patients revealed a large number of alterations following induction chemotherapy. In particular, lipid metabolism was substantially altered. The changes in metabolites and complex lipids following induction therapy could provide insight into the adverse events experienced by ALL patients.
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- Toshie Saito
- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, 750 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Computational Biology, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, 750 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Data Sciences at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapies, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- School of Medicine, Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
- Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, 750 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA.
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Kim CW, Choi KC. Effects of anticancer drugs on the cardiac mitochondrial toxicity and their underlying mechanisms for novel cardiac protective strategies. Life Sci 2021; 277:119607. [PMID: 33992675 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Mitochondria are organelles that play a pivotal role in the production of energy in cells, and vital to the maintenance of cellular homeostasis due to the regulation of many biochemical processes. The heart contains a lot of mitochondria because those muscles require a lot of energy to keep supplying blood through the circulatory system, implying that the energy generated from mitochondria is highly dependent. Thus, cardiomyocytes are sensitive to mitochondrial dysfunction and are likely to be targeted by mitochondrial toxic drugs. It has been reported that some anticancer drugs caused unwanted toxicity to mitochondria. Mitochondrial dysfunction is related to aging and the onset of many diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Mitochondrial toxic mechanisms can be mainly explained concerning reactive oxygen species (ROS)/redox status, calcium homeostasis, and endoplasmic reticulum stress (ER) stress signaling. The toxic mechanisms of many anticancer drugs have been revealed, but more studying and understanding of the mechanisms of drug-induced mitochondrial toxicity is required to develop mitochondrial toxicity screening system as well as novel cardioprotective strategies for the prevention of cardiac disorders of drugs. This review focuses on the cardiac mitochondrial toxicity of commonly used anticancer drugs, i.e., doxorubicin, mitoxantrone, cisplatin, arsenic trioxide, and cyclophosphamide, and their possible chemopreventive agents that can prevent or alleviate cardiac mitochondrial toxicity.
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- Cho-Won Kim
- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Biochemistry and Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea.
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Alaswad HA, Mahbub AA, Le Maitre CL, Jordan-Mahy N. Molecular Action of Polyphenols in Leukaemia and Their Therapeutic Potential. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22063085. [PMID: 33802972 PMCID: PMC8002821 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22063085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Leukaemia is a malignant disease of the blood. Current treatments for leukaemia are associated with serious side-effects. Plant-derived polyphenols have been identified as potent anti-cancer agents and have been shown to work synergistically with standard chemotherapy agents in leukaemia cell lines. Polyphenols have multiple mechanisms of action and have been reported to decrease cell proliferation, arrest cell cycle and induce apoptosis via the activation of caspase (3, 8 and 9); the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and the release of cytochrome c. Polyphenols have been shown to suppress activation of transcription factors, including NF-kB and STAT3. Furthermore, polyphenols have pro-oxidant properties, with increasing evidence that polyphenols inhibit the antioxidant activity of glutathione, causing oxidative DNA damage. Polyphenols also induce autophagy-driven cancer cell death and regulate multidrug resistance proteins, and thus may be able to reverse resistance to chemotherapy agents. This review examines the molecular mechanism of action of polyphenols and discusses their potential therapeutic targets. Here, we discuss the pharmacological properties of polyphenols, including their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-proliferative, and anti-tumour activities, and suggest that polyphenols are potent natural agents that can be useful therapeutically; and discuss why data on bioavailability, toxicity and metabolism are essential to evaluate their clinical use.
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- Hamza A. Alaswad
- Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Department of Biosciences and Chemistry, Sheffield Hallam University, The Owen Building, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK; (H.A.A.); (C.L.L.M.)
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O. Box 715, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia;
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- Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Department of Biosciences and Chemistry, Sheffield Hallam University, The Owen Building, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK; (H.A.A.); (C.L.L.M.)
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- Biomolecular Sciences Research Centre, Department of Biosciences and Chemistry, Sheffield Hallam University, The Owen Building, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield S1 1WB, UK; (H.A.A.); (C.L.L.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +44-0114-225-3120
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Creatine Supplementation, Physical Exercise and Oxidative Stress Markers: A Review of the Mechanisms and Effectiveness. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13030869. [PMID: 33800880 PMCID: PMC8000194 DOI: 10.3390/nu13030869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress is the result of an imbalance between the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and their elimination by antioxidant mechanisms. ROS degrade biogenic substances such as deoxyribonucleic acid, lipids, and proteins, which in turn may lead to oxidative tissue damage. One of the physiological conditions currently associated with enhanced oxidative stress is exercise. Although a period of intense training may cause oxidative damage to muscle fibers, regular exercise helps increase the cells' ability to reduce the ROS over-accumulation. Regular moderate-intensity exercise has been shown to increase antioxidant defense. Endogenous antioxidants cannot completely prevent oxidative damage under the physiological and pathological conditions (intense exercise and exercise at altitude). These conditions may disturb the endogenous antioxidant balance and increase oxidative stress. In this case, the use of antioxidant supplements such as creatine can have positive effects on the antioxidant system. Creatine is made up of two essential amino acids, arginine and methionine, and one non-essential amino acid, glycine. The exact action mechanism of creatine as an antioxidant is not known. However, it has been shown to increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes and the capability to eliminate ROS and reactive nitrogen species (RNS). It seems that the antioxidant effects of creatine may be due to various mechanisms such as its indirect (i.e., increased or normalized cell energy status) and direct (i.e., maintaining mitochondrial integrity) mechanisms. Creatine supplement consumption may have a synergistic effect with training, but the intensity and duration of training can play an important role in the antioxidant activity. In this study, the researchers attempted to review the literature on the effects of creatine supplementation and physical exercise on oxidative stress.
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Oxidative Stress and ROS-Mediated Signaling in Leukemia: Novel Promising Perspectives to Eradicate Chemoresistant Cells in Myeloid Leukemia. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22052470. [PMID: 33671113 PMCID: PMC7957553 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22052470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Myeloid leukemic cells are intrinsically under oxidative stress due to impaired reactive oxygen species (ROS) homeostasis, a common signature of several hematological malignancies. The present review focuses on the molecular mechanisms of aberrant ROS production in myeloid leukemia cells as well as on the redox-dependent signaling pathways involved in the leukemogenic process. Finally, the relevance of new chemotherapy options that specifically exert their pharmacological activity by altering the cellular redox imbalance will be discussed as an effective strategy to eradicate chemoresistant cells.
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Koç A, Karabay AZ, Yaprak A, Büyükbingöl Z, Aktan F. Effect of Probucol on Proliferation of Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Lymphoma, and Fibroblast Cells. Turk J Pharm Sci 2021; 18:75-79. [PMID: 33634671 DOI: 10.4274/tjps.galenos.2019.04657] [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: 12/01/2022]
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Objectives Probucol is a bisphenol antioxidant with antiinflammatory, antilipidemic and antidiabetic effect. Development and progression of cancer is closely related to chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. Agents that target these processes have been shown to modulate cancer cell proliferation. In this regard, the effect of probucol on proliferation of different cancer cell lines was investigated. Materials and Methods Different concentrations of probucol solutions were prepared and applied to the following cancer cell lines: K562S (imatinib sensitive) and K562R (imatinib resistant) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) cells; U937 histiocytic lymphoma cells; HL60 acute myeloid leukemia cells; U266, H929, and RPMI8226 multiple myeloma cells; and L929 fibroblast cells. Cell viability was conducted by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay. Results Significant toxicity was not exhibited due to probucol treatment (0.1-10 µM) in K562S and K562R CML cells, U937 histiocytic lymphoma cells, HL60 acute myeloid leukemia cells, U266 multiple myeloma cells, and L929 fibroblast cells. However, probucol treatment significantly inhibited the viability of H929 and RPMI8226 multiple myeloma cells at the concentration of 0.5-10 µM and 5-10 µM, respectively. Conclusion Probucol treatment slightly inhibited the viability of other cancer cell lines, but significantly inhibited the viability of H929 and RPMI8226 multiple myeloma cells. However, its effect was not potent, since a 50% reduction in cell viability could not be achieved at the concentrations of probucol treatment administered.
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- Aslı Koç
- Ankara Universtiy Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara Universtiy Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara Universtiy Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara Universtiy Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ankara Universtiy Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Ankara, Turkey
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Pharmacological Effects and Potential Clinical Usefulness of Polyphenols in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26020450. [PMID: 33467066 PMCID: PMC7829696 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26020450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is arguably the most common benign disease among men. This disease is often associated with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men and significantly decreases the quality of life. Polyphenol consumption reportedly plays an important role in the prevention of many diseases, including BPH. In recent years, in addition to disease prevention, many studies have reported the efficacy and safety of polyphenol treatment against various pathological conditions in vivo and in vitro. Furthermore, numerous studies have also revealed the molecular mechanisms of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of polyphenols. We believe that an improved understanding of the detailed pharmacological roles of polyphenol-induced activities at a molecular level is important for the prevention and treatment of BPH. Polyphenols are composed of many members, and their biological roles differ. In this review, we first provide information regarding the pathological roles of oxidative stress and inflammation in BPH. Next, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of polyphenols, including those of flavonoids and non-flavonoids, are discussed. Finally, we talk about the results and limitations of previous clinical trials that have used polyphenols in BPH, with particular focus on their molecular mechanisms of action.
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Involvement of Oxidative Stress in Resistance to Tyrosine-Kinase Inhibitors Therapy in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. CURRENT HEALTH SCIENCES JOURNAL 2020; 46:420-432. [PMID: 33717518 PMCID: PMC7948018 DOI: 10.12865/chsj.46.04.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Oxidative stress involves disruption of the cellular redox status through excessive production of reactive oxygen species or through deficiency in the cellular antioxidant capacity. It is involved in the pathogeny of multiple entities (hematological diseases, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular and renal pathology etc.), as well as in the pharmacokinetics of specific treatments for these pathologies. Chronic myeloid leukemia is a chronic myeloproliferative disease for which current standard treatment is BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors. The innovation of this therapy has significantly improved life expectancy for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, but in some cases, this treatment becomes ineffective, installing the resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors therapy. There were described two types of tyrosin kinase inhibitors resistance: primary and secondary resistance. In the present paper we proposed to evaluate the involvement of oxidative in the resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors therapy, in the clonal instability in chronic myeloid leukemia and in the progression of the disease to an advanced stage. We concluded that oxidative stress can play a dual role in the evolution of chronic myeloid leukemia: on the one hand it can promote genomic instability and accelerate the progression of the disease to advanced stages associated with tyrosin kinase inhibitors resistance and, on the other hand, it can contribute to leukemic cell apoptosis. It seems to be outlined a fragile balance between the pro- and anti-apoptotic effects of the reactive oxygen species, closely related to their level in the leukemic cells.
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The Aqueous Extract of Dacryodes edulis (Burseraceae) Leaves Inhibits Cell Proliferation Induced by Estradiol on the Uterus and Vagina of Ovariectomized Female Wistar Rats. Adv Pharmacol Pharm Sci 2020; 2020:8869281. [PMID: 33274337 PMCID: PMC7700024 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8869281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Proliferation is a cellular process strongly linked to the genesis of cancer. Natural substances with antiproliferative activities are currently potential alternatives in the treatment of cancers. Dacryodes edulis, for instance, is a medicinal plant traditionally used in the treatment of cancer. Scientific studies have reported the antioxidant activity of this plant. In addition, the presence of prostate cancer chemopreventive polyphenols was reported in D. edulis extracts. Therefore, this study was aimed to evaluate the effects of the aqueous extract of D. edulis leaves on cell proliferation induced by estradiol in ovariectomized female Wistar rats. In this regard, ovariectomized (OVX) rats were cotreated with estradiol valerate (E2V) (0.75 mg/kg) and the aqueous extract of D. edulis leaves. Control groups received either the vehicle (sham-operated animals and the OVX control), E2V (0.75 mg/kg) only, or E2V (0.75 mg/kg) and tamoxifen (10 mg/kg). Treatments were administered orally for 3 consecutive days, and animals were sacrificed thereafter. Epithelial heights of the uterus and vagina were assessed. Uterine levels of total cholesterol and estradiol were determined as well. Results showed that the aqueous extract of D. edulis leaves reversed the effects of estradiol as it reduced uterine weight (p < 0.05), uterine (p < 0.05), and vaginal (p < 0.001) epithelium heights. This antiproliferative effect of D. edulis was associated with reduced tissue (uterine) levels of estradiol (p < 0.001). These results suggest that the aqueous extract of D. edulis leaves could be a potential alternative treatment for proliferation-related diseases.
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Kaweme NM, Zhou S, Changwe GJ, Zhou F. The significant role of redox system in myeloid leukemia: from pathogenesis to therapeutic applications. Biomark Res 2020; 8:63. [PMID: 33292641 PMCID: PMC7661181 DOI: 10.1186/s40364-020-00242-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Excessive generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the presence of a defective antioxidant system can induce cellular damage and disrupt normal physiological functions. Several studies have revealed the unfavorable role of ROS in promoting the growth, proliferation, migration, and survival of leukemia cells. In this review study, we summarize the mechanisms of ROS production and its role in leukemogenesis, counteractive effects of antioxidants, and implicate the current ROS-dependent anticancer therapies in acute myeloid leukemia. BODY: The dysregulation of the redox system is known to play a significant role in the pathogenesis of leukemia. Leukemia cells generate high levels of ROS, which further increases the levels through extra pathways, including mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic mutation, leukemic oncogene activation, increased nicotinamide adenine phosphate hydrogen (NADPH), and cytochrome P450 activities. Aforementioned pathways once activated have shown to promote genomic instability, induce drug resistance to leukemia medical therapy, disease relapse and reduce survival period. The current standard of treatment with chemotherapy employs the pro-oxidant approach to induce apoptosis and promote tumor regression. However, this approach retains several deleterious effects on the subject resulting in degradation of the quality of life. Nevertheless, the addition of an antioxidant as an adjuvant drug to chemotherapy alleviates treatment-related toxicity, increases chemotherapeutic efficacy, and improves survival rates of a patient. CONCLUSION Acute myeloid leukemia remains a daunting challenge to clinicians. The desire to achieve the maximum benefit of chemotherapy but also improve patient outcomes is investigated. ROS generated through several pathways promotes leukemogenesis, drug resistance, and disease relapse. Chemotherapy, the mainstay of treatment, further upregulates ROS levels. Therefore, the addition of an antioxidant to leukemia medical therapy alleviates toxicity and improves patient outcomes.
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- Natasha Mupeta Kaweme
- Department of Hematology, Zhongnan Hospital affiliated to Wuhan University, No. 169 Donghu road, 430071, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhongnan Hospital affiliated to Wuhan University, No. 169 Donghu road, 430071, Wuhan, P.R. China
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- School of Medicine, Shandong University, No. 44, Wenhua West Road, Jinan, 250012, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Zhongnan Hospital affiliated to Wuhan University, No. 169 Donghu road, 430071, Wuhan, P.R. China.
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Zhevak T, Shelekhova T, Chesnokova N, Tsareva O, Chanturidze A, Litvitsky P, Andriutsa N, Samburova N, Budnik I. The relationship between oxidative stress and cytogenetic abnormalities in B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Exp Mol Pathol 2020; 116:104524. [PMID: 32882207 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2020.104524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2019] [Revised: 04/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prospective data on the value of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of B-CLL are limited, and data on the relationship between oxidative stress and the presence of cytogenetic abnormalities (CA) in this pathology are almost absent. In the present study, we evaluated the serum levels of oxidative stress biomarkers [conjugated dienes (CD), malondialdehyde (MDA), and nitrite levels] and antioxidant biomarkers [ceruloplasmin (CP) level and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity] in B-CLL and investigated the relationship between these biomarkers and the presence of CA. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 64 B-CLL patients were grouped with respect to the Rai stages of the disease, then to the mutated/unmutated status of IGHV genes as well as to the presence/absence of CA. The type and frequency of CA in the B-CLL cells were determined by fluorescence in situ hybridization. Control group included 30 healthy volunteers. The CD, MDA, and nitrite levels as well as the GPx activity were evaluated spectrophotometrically; the CP level was evaluated turbidimetrically. RESULTS Compared to control, the B-CLL patients had increased CD, MDA, and nitrite levels as well as increased CP level and decreased GPx activity, which was observed at all Rai stages of the disease. CA were identified in 47 patients: del(13q14.3) as a single CA occurred in 18 patients, del(11q22.3) in 5 patients, del(17p13.1) in 4 patients, tri 12 in 5 patients, and multiple CA occurred in 15 patients. Compared to patients without CA, isolated del(17p13.1) was associated with higher CD and MDA levels while multiple CA with elevated CD levels only. The nitrite and CP levels and the activity of GPx in patients with CA were close to those in patients with normal FISH. The odds of harboring CA increased by a factor of 1.88 (p = 0.004) for every one unit increase in serum CD level (μmol/L), as assessed by binomial logistic regression. CONCLUSION The results indicate that B-CLL patients experience increased oxidative stress and the relative deficiency of the antioxidant defense system. Increased CD level was independently associated with greater likelihood of harboring CA.
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- Tatiana Zhevak
- Department of Pathophysiology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
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- Department of Occupational Pathology, Hematology, and Clinical Pharmacology, Saratov State Medical University, Saratov 410012, Russia; Clinic of Occupational Pathology and Hematology, Saratov State Medical University, Saratov 410012, Russia
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Saratov State Medical University, Saratov 410012, Russia
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- Clinic of Occupational Pathology and Hematology, Saratov State Medical University, Saratov 410012, Russia
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- Clinic of Occupational Pathology and Hematology, Saratov State Medical University, Saratov 410012, Russia
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow 119048, Russia.
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Abbasi A, Pakravan N, Hassan ZM. Hyaluronic acid optimises therapeutic effects of hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress on breast cancer. J Cell Physiol 2020; 236:1494-1514. [PMID: 32740942 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.29957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Distinguishing the multiple effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on cancer cells is important to understand their role in tumour biology. On one side, ROS can be oncogenic by promoting hypoxic conditions, genomic instability and tumorigenesis. Conversely, elevated levels of ROS-induced oxidative stress can induce cancer cell death. This is evidenced by the conflicting results of research using antioxidant therapy, which in some cases promoted tumour growth and metastasis. However, some antioxidative or ROS-mediated oxidative therapies have also yielded beneficial effects. To better define the effects of oxidative stress, in vitro experiments were conducted on 4T1 and splenic mononuclear cells (MNCs) under hypoxic and normoxic conditions. Furthermore, hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ; 10-1,000 μM) was used as an ROS source alone or in combination with hyaluronic acid (HA), which is frequently used as drug delivery vehicle. Our result indicated that the treatment of cancer cells with H2 O2 + HA was significantly more effective than H2 O2 alone. In addition, treatment with H2 O2 + HA led to increased apoptosis, decreased proliferation, and multiphase cell cycle arrest in 4T1 cells in a dose-dependent manner under normoxic or hypoxic conditions. As a result, migratory tendency and the messenger RNA levels of vascular endothelial growth factor, matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), and MMP-9 were significantly decreased in 4T1 cells. Of note, HA treatment combined with 100-1,000 μM H2 O2 caused more damage to MNCs as compared to treatment with lower concentrations (10-50 μM). Based on these results, we propose to administer high-dose H2 O2 + HA (100-1000 μM) for intratumoural injection and low doses for systemic administration. Intratumoural route could have toxic and inhibitory effects not only on the tumour but also on residential myeloid cells defending it, whereas systemic treatment could stimulate peripheral immune responses against the tumour. More in vivo research is required to confirm this hypothesis.
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- Ardeshir Abbasi
- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Medical School, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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Minko Essono S, Mvondo MA, Ngadjui E, Kemka Nguimatio FX, Watcho P. The Ethanol Extract of Avocado ( Persea americana Mill. (Lauraceae)) Seeds Successfully Induces Implant Regression and Restores Ovarian Dynamic in a Rat Model of Endometriosis. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2020; 2020:8521831. [PMID: 32774432 PMCID: PMC7397419 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8521831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent disease with conventional therapies which do not have desirable effectiveness and possess many side effects. Scientific evidences suggest that medicinal plants with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and/or antiproliferative properties are potential alternatives for the treatment of endometriosis. The ethanol extract of Persea americana Mill. (Lauraceae) seeds was found exhibiting antiproliferative properties in vitro and in vivo. This study therefore is aimed at investigating the effects of such an extract on an experimental model of endometriosis. Endometriosis was induced by grafting uterine fragments onto the peritoneum of female Wistar rats. After checking the success of the transplantation surgery, animals with endometriosis were orally treated with the ethanol extract of P. americana seeds at the doses of 12.5, 25, and 50 mg/kg. The positive control was treated with letrozole (10 mg/kg) while the negative control received the vehicle. Treatments lasted 7 days and animals were sacrificed thereafter. Endometrial implant volume was determined. Estradiol and progesterone levels were measured in serum samples and endometriosis lesions. The oxidative status of endometriosis lesions was evaluated. Histological analysis of endometriosis lesions, uterus, and ovaries was also performed. Results showed that the ethanol extract of P. americana seeds decreased endometrial implant volume (p < 0.001) and serum levels of estradiol and progesterone (p < 0.01). The levels of estradiol also decreased in endometriosis lesions at doses of 12.5 and 50 mg/kg (p < 0.001). Both malondialdehyde and glutathione levels increased in endometriosis lesions (p < 0.001). The ectopic endometrium height decreased and the number of antral follicles and corpora lutea (p < 0.05) increased while that of luteinized unruptured follicles decreased (p < 0.001). In conclusion, the ethanol extract of P. americana seeds displayed an antiendometriosis effect suggesting that it could be a potential alternative for the treatment of endometriosis.
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- Stéphane Minko Essono
- Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology Laboratory, University of Dschang, P.O. Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology Laboratory, University of Dschang, P.O. Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology Laboratory, University of Dschang, P.O. Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Animal Physiology and Phytopharmacology Laboratory, University of Dschang, P.O. Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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Oxidative resistance of leukemic stem cells and oxidative damage to hematopoietic stem cells under pro-oxidative therapy. Cell Death Dis 2020; 11:291. [PMID: 32341354 PMCID: PMC7184730 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-020-2488-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Revised: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Leukemic stem cells (LSCs) and hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are both dependent on the hypoxic bone marrow (BM) microenvironment (also known as the BM niche). There is always fierce competition between the two types of cells, and the former exhibits a greater competitive advantage than the latter via multiple mechanisms. Under hypoxia, the dynamic balance between the generation and clearing of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) is conducive to maintaining a quiescent state of cells. Quiescent LSCs can reside well in the BM niche, avoiding attack by chemotherapeutic agents, which is the cause of chemotherapeutic resistance and relapse in leukemia. HSCs acquire energy mainly through anaerobic glycolysis, whereas LSCs achieve energy metabolism largely through mitochondrial oxidative respiration. Mitochondria are the primary site of ROS generation. Thus, in theory, mitochondria-mediated respiration will cause an increase in ROS generation in LSCs and a higher intracellular oxidative stress level. The sensitivity of the cells to pro-oxidant drugs increases as well, which allows for the selective clearing of LSCs by pro-oxidative therapy. However, HSCs are also highly sensitive to changes in ROS levels, and the toxic effects of pro-oxidant drugs on HSCs poses a major challenge to pro-oxidative therapy in leukemia. Given the above facts, we reviewed studies on the oxidative resistance of LSCs and the oxidative damage to HSCs under pro-oxidative therapy. An in-depth investigation into the oxidative stress status and regulatory mechanisms of LSCs and HSCs in hypoxic environments will promote our understanding of the survival strategy employed by LSCs and the mechanism of the oxidative damage to HSCs in the BM niche, thus facilitating individualized treatment of leukemia patients and helping eliminate LSCs without disturbing normal hematopoietic cells.
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Ju J, Liu X, Yu JJ, Sun K, Fathi F, Zeng X. Electrochemistry at Bimetallic Pd/Au Thin Film Surfaces for Selective Detection of Reactive Oxygen Species and Reactive Nitrogen Species. Anal Chem 2020; 92:6538-6547. [PMID: 32255342 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c00140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In this work, we designed and fabricated Pd/Au bimetallic thin film electrodes with isolated Pd nanoparticles via underpotential deposition of copper on a gold substrate followed by in situ redox replace reaction in a Pd salt solution. The Pd/Au electrode was characterized by AFM and XPS as well as multiple electrochemical techniques including CV and electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM) in sulfuric acid and phosphate buffer electrolytes. Results show that the reduction reactions of the analytes (i.e., H2O2 and 3-nitrotyrosine (3-NT)) at the Pd/Au thin film surfaces affect the nature and reactivity of Pd/Au surface electrochemistry including the adsorbed/absorbed hydrogen and/or the premonolayer palladium oxide redox processes at Pd. The EQCM experiment supports the arrangement of small size Pd nanoparticles in the Pd thin film in the presence of gold exhibits unusual properties, acting as a new physicochemical dimension between the electrode and target H2O2 and 3-NT molecules. The Pd/Au thin film was demonstrated as an extremely sensitive and selective probe for detection of common ROS and RNS (i.e., H2O2 and 3-NT). The integration of two different metallic species, Pd and Au, into a surface structure on nanoscale by exploiting their unique surface electrochemistry establishes an innovative analytical method for highly sensitive and selective detection of H2O2 and 3-NT simultaneously. This method has a general scope for detecting a broad range of redox active and nonredox active species simultaneously, which opens up new opportunities to develop new electrocatalytic materials and innovative sensing approaches.
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- Jian Ju
- Department of Chemistry, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 48308, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 48308, United States
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- HiTACHI High Technologies America, Inc., Clarksburg, Maryland 20871, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 48308, United States.,Department of Energy Engineering and Physics, Amirkabir University of Technology, 15875-4413 Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 48308, United States
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The ethanol extract of avocado [Persea americana Mill. (Lauraceae)] seeds reduced the hyperplastic effect of tamoxifen on uterine endometrium without changing its effect on the mammary gland. ADVANCES IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13596-020-00443-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Kruk J, Kotarska K, Aboul-Enein BH. Physical exercise and catecholamines response: benefits and health risk: possible mechanisms. Free Radic Res 2020; 54:105-125. [PMID: 32020819 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2020.1726343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Beneficial effect of regular moderate physical exercise (PE) and negative effect of severe exercise and/or overtraining as an activator of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) have been shown in numerous aspects of human health, including reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, neurological disease, depression, and some types of cancer. Moderate-to-vigorous PE stimulates the SNS activation, releasing catecholamines (CATs) adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine that play an important regulatory and modulatory actions by affecting metabolic processes and the immune system. Summary of the dispersed literature in this area and explanation of the biological mechanisms operating between PE-CATs and the immune system would lead to a better understanding of the beneficial and negative effects of PE on health. This overview aimed to: demonstrate representative literature findings on the exercise released CATs levels, major functions performed by these hormones, their interactions with the immune system and their effects on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Also, mechanisms of cytotoxic free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation during CATs oxidation, and molecular mechanisms of CATs response to exercise are discussed to demonstrate positive and negative on human health effects. Owing to the large body of the subject literature, we present a representative cross-section of the published studies in this area. The results show a significant role of CATs in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, immunity and as generators of ROS, depending on PE intensity and duration. Further investigation of the PE-CATs relationship should validate CATs levels to optimize safe intensity and duration of exercise and individualize their prescription, considering CATs to be applied as markers for a dose of exercise. Also, a better understanding of the biological mechanisms is also needed.
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- Joanna Kruk
- Faculty of Physical Culture and Health, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Faculty of Physical Culture and Health, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland
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- Faculty of Public Health & Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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Kruk J, Aboul-Enein BH, Bernstein J, Gronostaj M. Psychological Stress and Cellular Aging in Cancer: A Meta-Analysis. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2019; 2019:1270397. [PMID: 31814865 PMCID: PMC6877941 DOI: 10.1155/2019/1270397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Epidemiological evidence continues to accumulate on the effect of psychosocial and behavioral factors in relation to cancer risk, progression, and mortality. MATERIAL AND METHODS This article presents the current evidence on the relationship between psychological stress and the risk of cancer and cellular aging process. Ten databases were searched to identify publications up to September 2019. References from retrieved articles were also reviewed. We included nine review papers and 26 cohort or case-control studies based on inclusion/exclusion criteria. RESULTS Results of previously published review articles did not show consistent evidence for the association between cancer risk and psychological stress, while previous evidence is stronger regarding the role of chronic psychological stress on cancer growth and metastasis and aging. In seven observational studies, severe life events, anxiety, depression, insufficient social support perception, or avoiding coping strategy were significantly associated with breast cancer risk. For other specific types of cancer, 11 studies reported increased risk factors for stressful life events, and two others found increased mortality or a decline in treatment adherence. CONCLUSIONS Recent epidemiological evidence generally suggests psychosocial factors may be considered risk factors for specific types of cancer and play a key role in the cellular aging process. Understanding molecular mechanisms of the stress interaction is important in cancer management and prevention. The psychological stressors should be considered when developing or evaluating change in psychosocial practice.
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- Joanna Kruk
- Faculty of Physical Culture and Health, University of Szczecin, Piastów 40b/6, 71-004 Szczecin, Poland
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- Faculty of Public Health & Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SH, UK
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- College of Graduate Health Studies, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, 800 W. Jefferson St., Kirksville, MO 63501, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, Biotechnology and Laboratory Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Rybacka 1, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland
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El-Garawani I, El Nabi SH, Nafie E, Almeldin S. Foeniculum Vulgare and Pelargonium Graveolens Essential Oil Mixture Triggers the Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis in MCF-7 Cells. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2019; 19:1103-1113. [DOI: 10.2174/1573399815666190326115116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Revised: 12/08/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Background:
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and rose geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) oils are
known for their various biological effects including anticancer properties.
Objective:
This study aimed to evaluate the anticancer mechanism of fennel and geranium oils combined treatment
on MCF-7 cells.
Methods:
The GC-MS method for essential oil characterization as well as the in vitro cytotoxicity, morphological
changes, real-time PCR and immunocytochemical investigation for apoptosis-related markers, in addition, to
flow cytometric cell cycle distribution analysis were done.
Results:
The major constituents of both essential oils were anethole (55.33 %) and estragole (11.57 %) for fennel
essential oil. However, cintronellol (34.40 %) and geraniol (8.67 %) were identified in geranium oil. The
results revealed an IC50 of 220±5.7 and 60±2.1µg/ml for fennel and geranium oils, respectively. The mechanistic
anticancer properties were investigated throughout the 70, 50, and 25µg/ml of oils mixture. The marked apoptotic
morphology and the flow cytometric cell cycle distribution analysis in addition to the levels of apoptosisrelated
makers such as p53, caspase-3, mir-21, mir-92a, Bcl-2, and ki-67 confirmed that fennel and geranium
oils combination induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in MCF-7 cells. Moreover, the oils mixture did not
exert any significant (P<0.01) toxicity on normal human peripheral blood lymphocytes in vitro.
Conclusion:
The findings showed that the mixture of oils exerted selective cytotoxicity towards MCF-7 cells
through induction of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis which may be triggered by the synergistic effect between the
active ingredients of fennel and geranium oils.
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- Islam El-Garawani
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Batterjee Medical College for Science and Technology, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Ammar M, Ben Mahmoud L, Medhaffar M, Ghozzi H, Sahnoun Z, Hakim A, Mseddi M, Elloumi M, Zeghal K. Relationship of oxidative stress in the resistance to imatinib in Tunisian patients with chronic myeloid leukemia: A retrospective study. J Clin Lab Anal 2019; 34:e23050. [PMID: 31617242 PMCID: PMC7031571 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.23050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background This work aimed to evaluate oxidative stress in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients treated with tunisian (IM) vs controls and in CML patients with resistance to IM vs patients without resistance to IM. Methods The study included 40 CML patients and 34 controls. Of 40 patients with CML, 26 patients were developed in resistance to IM. The oxidant/antioxidant markers were evaluated by spectrophotometric methods for all used samples. Results For CML patients, increased malondialdehyde (MDA) and advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) levels were found compared to controls (P < .001; P = .01). Higher catalase (CAT) activity (P = .048) and lower superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities, reduced Glutathione (GSH) and vitamin C levels were found in CML patients (P < .001). The comparison between the resistant vs no‐resistant CML patients revealed higher MDA level (P = .02) and CAT and SOD activities in IM‐resistant patients (P = .04, P = .03). GPx activity was reduced (P = .04). Furthermore, increased mean ratio of MDA/GSH, MDA/GPx, and SOD/(GPx + CAT) was found in IM‐resistant patients as compared with no‐resistant (P = .01, P = .01, P = .035). The mean ratio of GPx/GSH in the IM‐resistant CML patients was lower than in IM no‐resistant one (P = .039). For IM‐resistant patients, we found negative correlation between MDA level and the ratio SOD/(CAT + GPx) (r = −0.46, P = .002); and positive correlation between SOD and (CAT + GPx) activities (r = 0.38, P = .06) and between GSH level and GPx activity (r = 0.53, P = .01). Conclusions Our results have shown a highly disturbed oxidative profile in IM‐resistant CML patients as compared to no‐resistant. The H2O2 has a key role in the resistance to IM treatment.
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- Mariam Ammar
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.,Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Hematology, Hedi Chaker Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Hematology, Hedi Chaker Hospital, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Shevchuk O, Snezhkova E, Sarnatskaya V, Mikhailenko V, Glavin A, Makovetska L, Bardakhivska K, Birchenko I, Kozynchenko O, Nikolaev V. Effect of Primary and Secondary Beads of Carbon Enterosorbent on Haematological Parameters and Oxidative Stress Development Caused by Melphalan in Rats. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2019; 55:E557. [PMID: 31480729 PMCID: PMC6780921 DOI: 10.3390/medicina55090557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2019] [Revised: 08/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Background and Objectives: Side effects of anti-cancer drugs are usually accompanied by oxidative stress, including myelotoxicity. We evaluated the potential of oral highly activated micro-/macroporous carbon adsorbents (bulk density of 0.16 g/cm3, surface area calculation by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller model (SBET) > 2200 m2/g, derived from proprietary phenolic resin beads) to alleviate oxidative stress and myelotoxicity in rats. Materials and Methods: A single injection of cytostatic melphalan (L-PAM) at a dose of 4 mg/kg was used for modelling. Two forms of activated carbon were used: AC1-primary beads with the particle size range of 125-250 µm, and AC2-micronized AC1 with a mean particle size of ~1 µm. We measured haematological parameters white blood cells, red blood cells, platelet count, and haemoglobin level. Oxidative stress intensity was evaluated using the following markers: total levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in blood plasma; catalase activity (CAT) and pro-oxidant/antioxidant ratio in blood haemolysate samples; level of reduced glutathione (GSH) in liver tissues; oxidative modification of proteins, OPM (APHD, aldehyde-dinitrophenylhydrazone derivatives and KPHD, ketone dinitrophenylhydrazone derivatives) and malonic dialdehyde (MDA) in blood plasma and liver samples. Results: AC2 administration promoted significant myeloprotective effect: 1.5-fold increase in leukocytes, 2-fold in neutrophils, 1.5-fold in lymphocytes, and 1.23-fold in platelet count compared to the experimental Melphalan Group. At the same time, AC1 administration resulted in a slight increase in haematological parameters. Both ACs positively corrected important, but diverse, components of oxidative stress. They significantly reduced oxidative modification of blood and liver proteins (especially the AC1 form), normalized the level of reduced glutathione, pro-oxidant/antioxidant ratio and other markers. For some markers, such as ROS production in blood plasma, the use of enterosorbents resulted in non-significant a shift towards normal parameters. Conclusions: Oral activated carbon adsorbents reduce oxidative stress intensity and myelotoxicity; they can be promising means to combat the adverse effects of chemotherapy in clinical practice.
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- Oksana Shevchuk
- I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, 46001 Ternopil, Ukraine.
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- R.E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology (IEPOR) of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine, 03022 Kyiv, Ukraine
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- R.E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology (IEPOR) of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine, 03022 Kyiv, Ukraine
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- R.E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology (IEPOR) of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine, 03022 Kyiv, Ukraine
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- R.E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology (IEPOR) of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine, 03022 Kyiv, Ukraine
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- R.E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology (IEPOR) of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine, 03022 Kyiv, Ukraine
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- R.E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology (IEPOR) of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine, 03022 Kyiv, Ukraine
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- I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, 46001 Ternopil, Ukraine
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- R.E. Kavetsky Institute of Experimental Pathology, Oncology and Radiobiology (IEPOR) of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine, 03022 Kyiv, Ukraine
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El-Garawani IM, El-Nabi SH, Dawoud GT, Esmail SM, Abdel Moneim AE. Triggering of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest by fennel and clove oils in Caco-2 cells: the role of combination. Toxicol Mech Methods 2019; 29:710-722. [PMID: 31364915 DOI: 10.1080/15376516.2019.1650149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Background: Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and clove (Syzygium aromaticum) oils are known for their various biological effects, including anticancer properties. Objective: To investigate the anticancer effect of combined fennel and clove oil treatment on Caco-2 cells and normal human lymphocytes (NHL). Methods: GC-MS, in vitro cytotoxicity, morphological, apoptosis-related marker, and flow cytometric cell cycle distribution analyses were conducted. Results: Seventeen volatile compounds were identified in fennel oil, including trans-anethole (68.3%) and (+)-fenchone (8.1%). In clove oil, 22 compounds, including eugenol (71.4%) and caryophyllene (8.7%), were identified. IC50 of the fennel, clove, and oil mixture were 300 ± 5.0, 150 ± 4.0, and 73 ± 2.5 µg/mL, respectively with combination index (CI) < 1.0. Mechanistic anticancer properties were investigated using 30, 45, and 60 µg/mL oil mixture. Analysis of apoptotic morphology, flow cytometric cell cycle distribution, and apoptosis-related markers, such as Bcl-2 and Ki-67, confirmed cell cycle arrest and apoptosis induction in Caco-2 cells by the fennel and clove oil combination. Moreover, the oil mixture did not exert significant (p < 0.01) toxicity on NHL in vitro. Conclusion: The oil mixture exerted selective cytotoxicity towards Caco-2 cells through cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, which may occur through synergistic effects between fennel and clove oil active ingredients.
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- Islam M El-Garawani
- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University , Menoufia , Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University , Menoufia , Egypt
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- Phytochemistry Department, Applied Research Center for Medicinal Plant, Ministry of Health, National Organization for Drug Control and Research (NODCAR) , Giza , Egypt
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- Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Menoufia University , Menoufia , Egypt
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Helwan University , Cairo , Egypt
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