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Gardner GL, Stuart JA. Tumor microenvironment-like conditions alter pancreatic cancer cell metabolism and behavior. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2024; 327:C959-C978. [PMID: 39183564 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00452.2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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The tumor microenvironment is complex and dynamic, characterized by poor vascularization, limited nutrient availability, hypoxia, and an acidic pH. This environment plays a critical role in driving cancer progression. However, standard cell culture conditions used to study cancer cell biology in vitro fail to replicate the in vivo environment of tumors. Recently, "physiological" cell culture media that closely resemble human plasma have been developed (e.g., Plasmax, HPLM), along with more frequent adoption of physiological oxygen conditions (1%-8% O2). Nonetheless, further refinement of tumor-specific culture conditions may be needed. In this study, we describe the development of a tumor microenvironment medium (TMEM) based on murine pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) tumor interstitial fluid. Using RNA-sequencing, we show that murine PDAC cells (KPCY) cultured in tumor-like conditions (TMEM, pH 7.0, 1.5% O2) exhibit profound differences in gene expression compared with plasma-like conditions (mouse plasma medium, pH 7.4, 5% O2). Specifically, the expression of genes and pathways associated with cell migration, biosynthesis, angiogenesis, and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition were altered, suggesting tumor-like conditions promote metastatic phenotypes and metabolic remodeling. Using functional assays to validate RNA-seq data, we confirmed increased motility at 1.5% O2/TMEM, despite reduced cell proliferation. Moreover, a hallmark shift to glycolytic metabolism was identified via measurement of glucose uptake/lactate production and mitochondrial respiration. Taken together, these findings demonstrate that growth in 1.5% O2/TMEM alters several biological responses in ways relevant to cancer biology, and more closely models hallmark cancerous phenotypes in culture. This highlights the importance of establishing tumor microenvironment-like conditions in standard cancer research. NEW & NOTEWORTHY Standard cell culture conditions do not replicate the complex tumor microenvironment experienced by cells in vivo. Although currently available plasma-like media are superior to traditional supraphysiological media, they fail to model tumor-like conditions. Using RNA-seq analysis and functional metabolic and migratory assays, we show that tumor microenvironment medium (TMEM), used with representative tumor hypoxia, better models cancerous phenotypes in culture. This emphasizes the critical importance of accurately modeling the tumor microenvironment in cancer research.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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de Camargo Magalhães ES, de Bont ESJM, Bruggeman SWM, Lima FRS. Targeting the reprogrammed metabolism in H3.3K27M pediatric high-grade gliomas. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:167248. [PMID: 38777100 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2024.167248] [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: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
Recent studies in Diffuse Midline Gliomas (DMG) demonstrated a strong connection between epigenome dysregulation and metabolic rewiring. Here, we evaluated the value of targeting a glycolytic protein named Phosphofructo-2-kinase/Fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase 3 (PFKFB3) in H3.3K27M DMG. We observed that the viability of H3.3K27M cells is dramatically reduced by PFK15, a potent inhibitor of PFKFB3. Furthermore, PFKFB3 inhibition induced apoptosis and G2/M arrest. Interestingly, CRISPR-Knockout of the K27M mutant allele has a synergistic effect on the observed phenotype. Altogether, we identified PFKFB3 as a new target for H3.3K27M DMG, making PFK15 a potential candidate for future animal studies and clinical trials.
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- Eduardo S de Camargo Magalhães
- Department of Ageing Biology/ERIBA, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands; Glial Cell Biology Laboratory, Biomedical Sciences Institute, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Division of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Ageing Biology/ERIBA, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Glial Cell Biology Laboratory, Biomedical Sciences Institute, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Aydemir D, Öztürk K, Arslan FB, Çalis S, Ulusu NN. Gemcitabine-loaded chitosan nanoparticles enhanced apoptotic and ferroptotic response of gemcitabine treatment alone in the pancreatic cancer cells in vitro. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03193-6. [PMID: 38884675 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03193-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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Gemcitabine (GEM) is a first-line treatment for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients, causing side effects and poor overall survival. Eighty percent of patients often develop resistance rapidly to GEM. Developing therapeutic approaches and increasing sensitivity to gemcitabine in PDAC has become one of the challenges in cancer research. We synthesized GEM-loaded NPs prepared with a method that combines ultrasonication and ionotropic gelation to overcome GEM-related limitations in PDAC. CFPAC-1 cells were treated with increased concentrations of GEM, empty chitosan, and GEM-loaded NPs (0.66, 1.32, 2.64, 5.32 µg/ml) for up to 48 h. Empty chitosan NPs did not show toxicity on L929 cells. Antioxidant enzyme activities, including glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (6-PGD), glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione s-transferase (GST), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), significantly reduced in GEM-loaded NPs compared to the GEM associated with increased oxidative stress, PPP, and glycolysis. Bcl-xL, NOXA/mcl-1, and Ca2+ levels significantly increased in GEM-loaded NP-administered cells compared to the GEM and control groups. In contrast, JNK, p38, STAT3, Akt, and CREB levels significantly decreased in the GEM-loaded NP group, addressing enhanced apoptotic response compared to the GEM alone. Increased ferroptosis activity in GEM-loaded NP-administered groups has been validated via decreased antioxidant enzyme activities, increased cytosolic Fe, Zn, Mg, and Mn levels, and reduced GPx activity compared to the GEM and control groups. For the first time in the literature, we showed biocompatible GEM-loaded NPs enhanced apoptotic and ferroptotic response in CFPAC-1 cells via downregulation of antioxidant, glycolysis, and PPP metabolism compared to the GEM alone.
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- Duygu Aydemir
- School of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Koç University Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), Istanbul, Turkey.
- Biochemistry Department, Koc University School of Medicine, Rumelifeneri Yolu, Sariyer, Istanbul, 34450, Turkey.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Koç University Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), Istanbul, Turkey.
- Biochemistry Department, Koc University School of Medicine, Rumelifeneri Yolu, Sariyer, Istanbul, 34450, Turkey.
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Liao M, Yao D, Wu L, Luo C, Wang Z, Zhang J, Liu B. Targeting the Warburg effect: A revisited perspective from molecular mechanisms to traditional and innovative therapeutic strategies in cancer. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:953-1008. [PMID: 38487001 PMCID: PMC10935242 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.12.003] [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: 07/05/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Cancer reprogramming is an important facilitator of cancer development and survival, with tumor cells exhibiting a preference for aerobic glycolysis beyond oxidative phosphorylation, even under sufficient oxygen supply condition. This metabolic alteration, known as the Warburg effect, serves as a significant indicator of malignant tumor transformation. The Warburg effect primarily impacts cancer occurrence by influencing the aerobic glycolysis pathway in cancer cells. Key enzymes involved in this process include glucose transporters (GLUTs), HKs, PFKs, LDHs, and PKM2. Moreover, the expression of transcriptional regulatory factors and proteins, such as FOXM1, p53, NF-κB, HIF1α, and c-Myc, can also influence cancer progression. Furthermore, lncRNAs, miRNAs, and circular RNAs play a vital role in directly regulating the Warburg effect. Additionally, gene mutations, tumor microenvironment remodeling, and immune system interactions are closely associated with the Warburg effect. Notably, the development of drugs targeting the Warburg effect has exhibited promising potential in tumor treatment. This comprehensive review presents novel directions and approaches for the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients by conducting in-depth research and summarizing the bright prospects of targeting the Warburg effect in cancer.
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- Minru Liao
- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen 518118, China
- School of Pharmacy, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center and State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Cao X, Jiang X, Zhong ZX, Li XZ, Liu L, Li XL, Yu Y, Chen Y, Qin N, Ni TW, Duan HQ, Duan XC. Drug-repurposing by virtual and experimental screening of PFKFB3 inhibitors for pancreatic cancer therapy. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 965:176330. [PMID: 38220139 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176330] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Pancreatic cancer (PC) is the most frequently occurring cancer, with few effective treatments and a 5-year survival rate of only about 11%. It is characterized by stiff interstitium and pressure on blood vessels, leading to an increased glycolytic metabolism. PFKFB3 plays an important role in glycolysis, and its products (fructose-2,6-bisphosphate), which are allosteric PFK1 activators, limit the glycolytic rate. In this study, 14 PFKFB3 inhibitors were obtained by virtually screening the FDA-approved compound library. Subsequently, the in-vitro investigations confirmed that Lomitapide and Cabozantinib S-malate exhibit the excellent potential to inhibit PFKFB3. The combined administration of Lomitapide and Gemcitabine at a certain molar ratio indicated an enhanced anti-tumor effect in Orthotopic Pancreatic Cancer (OPC) models. This investigation provides a new treatment strategy for PC therapy.
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- Xin Cao
- School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular Disease, Eye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin, 300384, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China; Research Center of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China; Key Laboratory of Immune Microenvironment and Disease (Ministry of Education), Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China.
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- School of Pharmacy, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China; School of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China.
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Liu D, Xiao M, Zhou J, Wang P, Peng J, Mao W, Hu Y, Liu Y, Yin J, Ke L, Li W. PFKFB3 promotes sepsis-induced acute lung injury by enhancing NET formation by CXCR4 hi neutrophils. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 123:110737. [PMID: 37543012 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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CXCR4hi neutrophils, which are a subset of neutrophils with high CXCR4 expression, are important contributors to sepsis-induced acute lung injury (ALI). PFKFB3, a key glycolysis gene, plays an essential role in neutrophil inflammatory activation. However, the specific involvement of PFKFB3 in sepsis-induced ALI remains unclear. Here, we observed that PFKFB3 was upregulated in CXCR4hi neutrophils and facilitated sepsis-induced ALI. Mechanistically, we observed that PFKFB3 promoted sepsis-induced ALI by enhancing neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation by CXCR4hi neutrophils. Further study indicated that PFKFB3 promoted NET formation by upregulating glycolytic metabolism in CXCR4hi neutrophils. In summary, our study uncovered a new mechanism by which CXCR4hi neutrophils trigger sepsis-induced ALI by promoting NET formation, which is supported by PFKFB3-mediated glycolytic metabolism.
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- Dadong Liu
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China; Digestive Disease Institute, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.
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- Center of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (CSAP), Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
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Inamdar S, Suresh AP, Mangal JL, Ng ND, Sundem A, Wu C, Lintecum K, Thumsi A, Khodaei T, Halim M, Appel N, Jaggarapu MMCS, Esrafili A, Yaron JR, Curtis M, Acharya AP. Rescue of dendritic cells from glycolysis inhibition improves cancer immunotherapy in mice. Nat Commun 2023; 14:5333. [PMID: 37660049 PMCID: PMC10475105 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41016-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023] Open
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Inhibition of glycolysis in immune cells and cancer cells diminishes their activity, and thus combining immunotherapies with glycolytic inhibitors is challenging. Herein, a strategy is presented where glycolysis is inhibited in cancer cells using PFK15 (inhibitor of PFKFB3, rate-limiting step in glycolysis), while simultaneously glycolysis and function is rescued in DCs by delivery of fructose-1,6-biphosphate (F16BP, one-step downstream of PFKFB3). To demonstrate the feasibility of this strategy, vaccine formulations are generated using calcium-phosphate chemistry, that incorporate F16BP, poly(IC) as adjuvant, and phosphorylated-TRP2 peptide antigen and tested in challenging and established YUMM1.1 tumours in immunocompetent female mice. Furthermore, to test the versatility of this strategy, adoptive DC therapy is developed with formulations that incorporate F16BP, poly(IC) as adjuvant and mRNA derived from B16F10 cells as antigens in established B16F10 tumours in immunocompetent female mice. F16BP vaccine formulations rescue DCs in vitro and in vivo, significantly improve the survival of mice, and generate cytotoxic T cell (Tc) responses by elevating Tc1 and Tc17 cells within the tumour. Overall, these results demonstrate that rescuing glycolysis of DCs using metabolite-based formulations can be utilized to generate immunotherapy even in the presence of glycolytic inhibitor.
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- Sahil Inamdar
- Chemical Engineering, School for the Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Biological Design, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Chemical Engineering, School for the Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological and Health System Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Chemical Engineering, School for the Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Biological Design, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological and Health System Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Chemical Engineering, School for the Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Chemical Engineering, School for the Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
- Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Chemical Engineering, School for the Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Chemical Engineering, School for the Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Department of Cancer Biology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259 8, USA
- College of Medicine and Science, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259, USA
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- Chemical Engineering, School for the Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA.
- Biological Design, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological and Health System Engineering, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA.
- Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA.
- Materials Science and Engineering, School for the Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA.
- Biodesign Center for Biomaterials Innovation and Translation, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA.
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GÜZEL S, YALÇIN A, GÜRPINAR Y, GÜLER S. Expression of Pfkfb isoenzymes during in vitro differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells into insulin-producing cells. Turk J Med Sci 2023; 53:1565-1573. [PMID: 38813509 PMCID: PMC10760535 DOI: 10.55730/1300-0144.5725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Background/aim Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is caused by the autoimmune-mediated destruction of insulin-producing cells (IPCs) and still has no effective cure. Better understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in the differentiation of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) into IPCs may help us improve the therapeutic strategies for treating T1DM. 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatases (Pfkfb1-4) are key regulators of glucose metabolism. Although Pfkfb3 has been shown to be required for the growth of early differentiated mouse ESCs (mESCs), more studies are needed to further assess the roles of Pfkfb isoenzymes in embryonic development and differentiation, particularly into specific cell types. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the changes in the expression of Pfkfb isoenzymes on the differentiation of mESCs into IPCs. Materials and methods A 3-step protocol was used to differentiate R1 and J1 mESCs into IPCs. The changes in the gene expression of MafA, MafB, Ins2, and Nkx6.1 (IPC specific markers) and Pfkfb1-4 were analyzed using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). Insulin expression and secretion were determined by immunofluorescence (IF) staining and the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), respectively. Results Upon differentiation, the IPC specific markers in differentiated cells were upregulated. Continued differentiation was confirmed by the development of insulin-positive islet-like clusters that secreted insulin in response to glucose uptake. Expressions of the Pfkfb2 and Pfkfb3 isoenzymes were markedly increased in various stages of differentiation. Conclusion These findings suggest that Pfkfb2 and Pfkfb3 may impact the differentiation of mESCs into IPCs and the regulation of the insulin response to glucose levels. This study also lays a foundation for researchers to further probe the roles of Pfkfb isoenzymes on the differentiation of mESCs into IPCs and may open new avenues for regenerative medicine.
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- Saime GÜZEL
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa,
Turkiye
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa,
Turkiye
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, Koç University, İstanbul,
Turkiye
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Bursa Uludağ University, Bursa,
Turkiye
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Chu YD, Chen CW, Lai MW, Lim SN, Lin WR. Bioenergetic alteration in gastrointestinal cancers: The good, the bad and the ugly. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:4499-4527. [PMID: 37621758 PMCID: PMC10445009 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i29.4499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Cancer cells exhibit metabolic reprogramming and bioenergetic alteration, utilizing glucose fermentation for energy production, known as the Warburg effect. However, there are a lack of comprehensive reviews summarizing the metabolic reprogramming, bioenergetic alteration, and their oncogenetic links in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. Furthermore, the efficacy and treatment potential of emerging anticancer drugs targeting these alterations in GI cancers require further evaluation. This review highlights the interplay between aerobic glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) in cancer cells, as well as hypotheses on the molecular mechanisms that trigger this alteration. The role of hypoxia-inducible transcription factors, tumor suppressors, and the oncogenetic link between hypoxia-related enzymes, bioenergetic changes, and GI cancer are also discussed. This review emphasizes the potential of targeting bioenergetic regulators for anti-cancer therapy, particularly for GI cancers. Emphasizing the potential of targeting bioenergetic regulators for GI cancer therapy, the review categorizes these regulators into aerobic glycolysis/ lactate biosynthesis/transportation and TCA cycle/coupled OXPHOS. We also detail various anti-cancer drugs and strategies that have produced pre-clinical and/or clinical evidence in treating GI cancers, as well as the challenges posed by these drugs. Here we highlight that understanding dysregulated cancer cell bioenergetics is critical for effective treatments, although the diverse metabolic patterns present challenges for targeted therapies. Further research is needed to comprehend the specific mechanisms of inhibiting bioenergetic enzymes, address side effects, and leverage high-throughput multi-omics and spatial omics to gain insights into cancer cell heterogeneity for targeted bioenergetic therapies.
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- Yu-De Chu
- Liver Research Center, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
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Wang C, Xu R, Song J, Chen Y, Yin X, Ruze R, Xu Q. Prognostic value of glycolysis markers in pancreatic cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1004850. [PMID: 36172154 PMCID: PMC9510923 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1004850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction Previous studies have investigated the prognostic significance of glycolysis markers in pancreatic cancer; however, conclusions from these studies are still controversial. Methods PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science were systematically searched to investigate the prognostic role of glycolysis markers in pancreatic cancer up to May 2022. Pooled hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) related to overall survival (OS), disease free survival (DFS), recurrence-free survival (RFS), and distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) were calculated using the STATA 12.0 software. Results A total of 28 studies comprising 2010 patients were included in this meta-analysis. High expression of the five glycolysis markers was correlated with a poorer OS (HR = 1.72, 95% CI: 1.34-2.22), DFS (HR = 3.09, 95% CI: 1.91-5.01), RFS (HR = 1.73, 95% CI: 1.21-2.48) and DMFS (HR = 2.60, 95% CI: 1.09-6.20) in patients with pancreatic cancer. In subgroup analysis, it was shown that higher expression levels of the five glycolysis markers were related to a poorer OS in Asians (HR = 1.85, 95% CI: 1.46-2.35, P < 0.001) and Caucasians (HR = 1.97, 95% CI: 1.40-2.77, P < 0.001). Besides, analysis based on the expression levels of specific glycolysis markers demonstrated that higher expression levels of GLUT1 (HR = 2.11, 95% CI: 1.58-2.82, P < 0.001), MCT4 (HR = 2.26, 95% CI: 1.36-3.76, P = 0.002), and ENO1 (HR = 2.16, 95% CI: 1.28-3.66, P =0.004) were correlated with a poorer OS in patients with pancreatic cancer. Conclusions High expression of the five glycolysis markers are associated with poorer OS, DFS, RFS and DMFS in patients with pancreatic cancer, indicating that the glycolysis markers could be potential prognostic predictors and therapeutic targets in pancreatic cancer.
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Yu Z, Zhou X, Wang X. Metabolic Reprogramming in Hematologic Malignancies: Advances and Clinical Perspectives. Cancer Res 2022; 82:2955-2963. [PMID: 35771627 PMCID: PMC9437558 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-22-0917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Metabolic reprogramming is a hallmark of cancer progression. Metabolic activity supports tumorigenesis and tumor progression, allowing cells to uptake essential nutrients from the environment and use the nutrients to maintain viability and support proliferation. The metabolic pathways of malignant cells are altered to accommodate increased demand for energy, reducing equivalents, and biosynthetic precursors. Activated oncogenes coordinate with altered metabolism to control cell-autonomous pathways, which can lead to tumorigenesis when abnormalities accumulate. Clinical and preclinical studies have shown that targeting metabolic features of hematologic malignancies is an appealing therapeutic approach. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms of metabolic reprogramming in hematologic malignancies and potential therapeutic strategies to target cancer metabolism.
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- Zhuoya Yu
- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.,Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.,Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Lymphoma, Jinan, Shandong, China.,Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, Jinan, Shandong, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Corresponding Authors: Xin Wang, Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, No. 324, Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China. Phone: 8653-1687-76358; Fax: 8653-1870-61197; E-mail: ; Xiangxiang Zhou, Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324, Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China. Phone: 8653-1687-76358; E-mail:
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.,Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.,Shandong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Lymphoma, Jinan, Shandong, China.,Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, Jinan, Shandong, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.,Corresponding Authors: Xin Wang, Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, No. 324, Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China. Phone: 8653-1687-76358; Fax: 8653-1870-61197; E-mail: ; Xiangxiang Zhou, Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324, Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021, China. Phone: 8653-1687-76358; E-mail:
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Li J, Zhang S, Liao D, Zhang Q, Chen C, Yang X, Jiang D, Pang J. Overexpression of PFKFB3 promotes cell glycolysis and proliferation in renal cell carcinoma. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:83. [PMID: 35057732 PMCID: PMC8772232 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-09183-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background
Cancer cells prefer utilizing aerobic glycolysis in order to exacerbate tumor mass and maintain un-regulated proliferative rates. As a key glycolytic activator, phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase 3 (PFKFB3) has been implicated in multiple tumor type progression. However, the specific function and clinical significance of PFKFB3 in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) are yet not clarified. This investigation assessed PFKFB3 roles in RCC.
Methods
PFKFB3 expression levels were analyzed in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) tissues, together with its relationship with clinical characteristics of ccRCC. Real-time PCR and Western blot assays were employed for determining PFKFB3 expression in different RCC cell lines. Furthermore, we determined the glycolytic activity by glucose uptake, lactate secretion assay and ECAR analysis. CCK-8 assay, clone formation, flow cytometry and EdU assessments were performed for monitoring tumor proliferative capacity and cell-cycle distribution. Furthermore, a murine xenograft model was employed for investigating the effect of PFKFB3 on tumor growth in vivo.
Results
PFKFB3 was significantly up-regulated in RCC specimens and cell lines in comparison to normal control. Overexpression of PFKFB3 was directly correlated to later TNM stages, thus becoming a robust prognostic biomarker for ccRCC cases. Furthermore, PFKFB3 knockdown suppressed cell glycolysis, proliferative rate and cell-cycle G1/S conversion in RCC cells. Importantly, in vivo experiments confirmed that PFKFB3 knockdown delayed tumor growth derived from the ACHN cell line.
Conclusions
Such results suggest that PFKFB3 is a key molecular player in RCC progression via mediating glycolysis / proliferation and provides a potential therapeutic target against RCC.
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Galindo CM, Oliveira Ganzella FAD, Klassen G, Souza Ramos EAD, Acco A. Nuances of PFKFB3 signaling in breast cancer. Clin Breast Cancer 2022; 22:e604-e614. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2022.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Li T, Chen J, Zeng Z. Pathophysiological role of calcium channels and transporters in the multiple myeloma. Cell Commun Signal 2021; 19:99. [PMID: 34579758 PMCID: PMC8477534 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-021-00781-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a common malignant tumor of plasma cells. Despite several treatment approaches in the past two decades, MM remains an aggressive and incurable disease in dire need of new treatment strategies. Approximately 70–80% of patients with MM have myeloma bone disease (MBD), often accompanied by pathological fractures and hypercalcemia, which seriously affect the prognosis of the patients. Calcium channels and transporters can mediate Ca2+ balance inside and outside of the membrane, indicating that they may be closely related to the prognosis of MM. Therefore, this review focuses on the roles of some critical calcium channels and transporters in MM prognosis, which located in the plasma membrane, endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria. The goal of this review is to facilitate the identification of new targets for the treatment and prognosis of MM.![]() Video Abstract
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- Tingting Li
- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350005, People's Republic of China.,Fujian Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Fuzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350005, People's Republic of China. .,Fujian Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Fuzhou, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, 20 Chazhong Road, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350005, People's Republic of China. .,Fujian Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, Fuzhou, People's Republic of China.
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Bruce JIE, Sánchez-Alvarez R, Sans MD, Sugden SA, Qi N, James AD, Williams JA. Insulin protects acinar cells during pancreatitis by preserving glycolytic ATP supply to calcium pumps. Nat Commun 2021; 12:4386. [PMID: 34282152 PMCID: PMC8289871 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-24506-w] [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: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) is serious inflammatory disease of the pancreas. Accumulating evidence links diabetes with severity of AP, suggesting that endogenous insulin may be protective. We investigated this putative protective effect of insulin during cellular and in vivo models of AP in diabetic mice (Ins2Akita) and Pancreatic Acinar cell-specific Conditional Insulin Receptor Knock Out mice (PACIRKO). Caerulein and palmitoleic acid (POA)/ethanol-induced pancreatitis was more severe in both Ins2Akita and PACIRKO vs control mice, suggesting that endogenous insulin directly protects acinar cells in vivo. In isolated pancreatic acinar cells, insulin induced Akt-mediated phosphorylation of 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase 2 (PFKFB2) which upregulated glycolysis thereby preventing POA-induced ATP depletion, inhibition of the ATP-dependent plasma membrane Ca2+ ATPase (PMCA) and cytotoxic Ca2+ overload. These data provide the first mechanistic link between diabetes and severity of AP and suggest that phosphorylation of PFKFB2 may represent a potential therapeutic strategy for treatment of AP.
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- Jason I. E. Bruce
- grid.5379.80000000121662407Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK ,grid.214458.e0000000086837370Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA
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- grid.5379.80000000121662407Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- grid.214458.e0000000086837370Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA
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- grid.5379.80000000121662407Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- grid.214458.e0000000086837370Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA
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- grid.5379.80000000121662407Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK ,grid.5685.e0000 0004 1936 9668Present Address: Division of Cancer Sciences, Department of Biology, University of York, Heslington, York, UK
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- grid.214458.e0000000086837370Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI USA
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Tuerhong A, Xu J, Shi S, Tan Z, Meng Q, Hua J, Liu J, Zhang B, Wang W, Yu X, Liang C. Overcoming chemoresistance by targeting reprogrammed metabolism: the Achilles' heel of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Cell Mol Life Sci 2021; 78:5505-5526. [PMID: 34131808 PMCID: PMC11072422 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-021-03866-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death due to its late diagnosis that removes the opportunity for surgery and metabolic plasticity that leads to resistance to chemotherapy. Metabolic reprogramming related to glucose, lipid, and amino acid metabolism in PDAC not only enables the cancer to thrive and survive under hypovascular, nutrient-poor and hypoxic microenvironments, but also confers chemoresistance, which contributes to the poor prognosis of PDAC. In this review, we systematically elucidate the mechanism of chemotherapy resistance and the relationship of metabolic programming features with resistance to anticancer drugs in PDAC. Targeting the critical enzymes and/or transporters involved in glucose, lipid, and amino acid metabolism may be a promising approach to overcome chemoresistance in PDAC. Consequently, regulating metabolism could be used as a strategy against PDAC and could improve the prognosis of PDAC.
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- Abudureyimu Tuerhong
- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong'An Road, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong'An Road, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong'An Road, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong'An Road, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong'An Road, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong'An Road, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong'An Road, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong'An Road, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong'An Road, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
- Shanghai Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong'An Road, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China.
- Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China.
- Shanghai Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong'An Road, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China.
- Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China.
- Shanghai Pancreatic Cancer Institute, Shanghai, 200032, People's Republic of China.
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Bettaieb L, Brulé M, Chomy A, Diedro M, Fruit M, Happernegg E, Heni L, Horochowska A, Housseini M, Klouyovo K, Laratte A, Leroy A, Lewandowski P, Louvieaux J, Moitié A, Tellier R, Titah S, Vanauberg D, Woesteland F, Prevarskaya N, Lehen’kyi V. Ca 2+ Signaling and Its Potential Targeting in Pancreatic Ductal Carcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:3085. [PMID: 34205590 PMCID: PMC8235326 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13123085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a major cause of cancer-associated mortality in Western countries (and estimated to be the second cause of cancer deaths by 2030). The main form of PC is pancreatic adenocarcinoma, which is the fourth most common cause of cancer-related death, and this situation has remained virtually unchanged for several decades. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is inherently linked to the unique physiology and microenvironment of the exocrine pancreas, such as pH, mechanical stress, and hypoxia. Of them, calcium (Ca2+) signals, being pivotal molecular devices in sensing and integrating signals from the microenvironment, are emerging to be particularly relevant in cancer. Mutations or aberrant expression of key proteins that control Ca2+ levels can cause deregulation of Ca2+-dependent effectors that control signaling pathways determining the cells' behavior in a way that promotes pathophysiological cancer hallmarks, such as enhanced proliferation, survival and invasion. So far, it is essentially unknown how the cancer-associated Ca2+ signaling is regulated within the characteristic landscape of PDAC. This work provides a complete overview of the Ca2+ signaling and its main players in PDAC. Special consideration is given to the Ca2+ signaling as a potential target in PDAC treatment and its role in drug resistance.
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- Louay Bettaieb
- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Option Biology, Master Biology-Health, Faculty of Medicine Henry Warembourg, University of Lille, 59120 Loos, France; (L.B.); (M.B.); (A.C.); (M.D.); (M.F.); (E.H.); (L.H.); (A.H.); (M.H.); (K.K.); (A.L.); (A.L.); (P.L.); (J.L.); (A.M.); (R.T.); (S.T.); (D.V.); (F.W.)
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- Laboratory of Cell Physiology, INSERM U1003, Laboratory of Excellence Ion Channels Science and Therapeutics, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technologies, University of Lille, 59650 Villeneuve d’Ascq, France;
- University Lille, Inserm, U1003-PHYCEL-Physiologie Cellulaire, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Laboratory of Cell Physiology, INSERM U1003, Laboratory of Excellence Ion Channels Science and Therapeutics, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technologies, University of Lille, 59650 Villeneuve d’Ascq, France;
- University Lille, Inserm, U1003-PHYCEL-Physiologie Cellulaire, F-59000 Lille, France
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Horváthová J, Moravčík R, Matúšková M, Šišovský V, Boháč A, Zeman M. Inhibition of Glycolysis Suppresses Cell Proliferation and Tumor Progression In Vivo: Perspectives for Chronotherapy. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22094390. [PMID: 33922320 PMCID: PMC8122821 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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A high rate of glycolysis is considered a hallmark of tumor progression and is caused by overexpression of the enzyme 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase 3 (PFKFB3). Therefore, we analyzed the possibility of inhibiting tumor and endothelial cell metabolism through the inhibition of PFKFB3 by a small molecule, (E)-1-(pyridin-4-yl)-3-(quinolin-2-yl)prop-2-en-1-one (PFK15), as a promising therapy. The effects of PFK15 on cell proliferation and apoptosis were analyzed on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) and the human colorectal adenocarcinoma cell line DLD1 through cytotoxicity and proliferation assays, flow cytometry, and western blotting. The results showed that PFK15 inhibited the proliferation of both cell types and induced apoptosis with decreasing the Bcl-2/Bax ratio. On the basis of the results obtained from in vitro experiments, we performed a study on immunodeficient mice implanted with DLD1 cells. We found a reduced tumor mass after morning PFK15 treatment but not after evening treatment, suggesting circadian control of underlying processes. The reduction in tumor size was related to decreased expression of Ki-67, a marker of cell proliferation. We conclude that inhibition of glycolysis can represent a promising therapeutic strategy for cancer treatment and its efficiency is circadian dependent.
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- Jana Horváthová
- Department of Animal Physiology and Ethology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia; (R.M.); (M.Z.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Ethology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia; (R.M.); (M.Z.)
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- Cancer Research Institute, Biomedical Research Center of Slovak Academy of Sciences, Dubravska cesta 9, 845 05 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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- Institute of Pathological Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, University Hospital Bratislava, Sasinkova 4, 811 08 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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- Department of Animal Physiology and Ethology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Ilkovicova 6, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia; (R.M.); (M.Z.)
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De Oliveira T, Goldhardt T, Edelmann M, Rogge T, Rauch K, Kyuchukov ND, Menck K, Bleckmann A, Kalucka J, Khan S, Gaedcke J, Haubrock M, Beissbarth T, Bohnenberger H, Planque M, Fendt SM, Ackermann L, Ghadimi M, Conradi LC. Effects of the Novel PFKFB3 Inhibitor KAN0438757 on Colorectal Cancer Cells and Its Systemic Toxicity Evaluation In Vivo. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:1011. [PMID: 33671096 PMCID: PMC7957803 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13051011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite substantial progress made in the last decades in colorectal cancer (CRC) research, new treatment approaches are still needed to improve patients' long-term survival. To date, the promising strategy to target tumor angiogenesis metabolically together with a sensitization of CRC to chemo- and/or radiotherapy by PFKFB3 (6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-biphosphatase-3) inhibition has never been tested. Therefore, initial evaluation and validation of newly developed compounds such as KAN0438757 and their effects on CRC cells are crucial steps preceding to in vivo preclinical studies, which in turn may consolidate new therapeutic targets. MATERIALS AND METHODS The efficiency of KAN0438757 to block PFKFB3 expression and translation in human CRC cells was evaluated by immunoblotting and real-time PCR. Functional in vitro assays assessed the effects of KAN0438757 on cell viability, proliferation, survival, adhesion, migration and invasion. Additionally, we evaluated the effects of KAN0438757 on matched patient-derived normal and tumor organoids and its systemic toxicity in vivo in C57BL6/N mice. RESULTS High PFKFB3 expression is correlated with a worse survival in CRC patients. KAN0438757 reduces PFKFB3 protein expression without affecting its transcriptional regulation. Additionally, a concentration-dependent anti-proliferative effect was observed. The migration and invasion capacity of cancer cells were significantly reduced, independent of the anti-proliferative effect. When treating colonic patient-derived organoids with KAN0438757 an impressive effect on tumor organoids growth was apparent, surprisingly sparing normal colonic organoids. No high-grade toxicity was observed in vivo. CONCLUSION The PFKFB3 inhibitor KAN0438757 significantly reduced CRC cell migration, invasion and survival. Moreover, on patient-derived cancer organoids KAN0438757 showed significant effects on growth, without being overly toxic in normal colon organoids and healthy mice. Our findings strongly encourage further translational studies to evaluate KAN0438757 in CRC therapy.
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- Tiago De Oliveira
- Clinic of General, Visceral and Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Straβe 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany; (T.D.O.); (T.G.); (M.E.); (N.D.K.); (J.G.); (M.G.)
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- Clinic of General, Visceral and Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Straβe 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany; (T.D.O.); (T.G.); (M.E.); (N.D.K.); (J.G.); (M.G.)
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- Clinic of General, Visceral and Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Straβe 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany; (T.D.O.); (T.G.); (M.E.); (N.D.K.); (J.G.); (M.G.)
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- Institute of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, Tammannstraβe 2, 37077 Göttingen, Germany; (T.R.); (K.R.); (L.A.)
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- Institute of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, Tammannstraβe 2, 37077 Göttingen, Germany; (T.R.); (K.R.); (L.A.)
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- Clinic of General, Visceral and Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Straβe 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany; (T.D.O.); (T.G.); (M.E.); (N.D.K.); (J.G.); (M.G.)
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- Clinic of Hematology and Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Straße 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany; (K.M.); (A.B.)
- Department of Medicine Medical Clinic A, University Hospital Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Clinic of Hematology and Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Straße 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany; (K.M.); (A.B.)
- Department of Medicine Medical Clinic A, University Hospital Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 10, DK-Aarhus C, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark;
- Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS), Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
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- National Center for Cancer Immune Therapy (CCIT-DK), Department of Oncology, Copenhagen University Hospital, 2730 Herlev, Denmark;
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- Clinic of General, Visceral and Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Straβe 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany; (T.D.O.); (T.G.); (M.E.); (N.D.K.); (J.G.); (M.G.)
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- Institute of Medical Bioinformatics, University Medical Center Göttingen, Goldschmidtstraße 1, 37077 Göttingen, Germany; (M.H.); (T.B.)
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- Institute of Medical Bioinformatics, University Medical Center Göttingen, Goldschmidtstraße 1, 37077 Göttingen, Germany; (M.H.); (T.B.)
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- Institute of Pathology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Straβe 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany;
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- Laboratory of Cellular Metabolism and Metabolic Regulation, VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology, VIB, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (M.P.); (S.-M.F.)
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- Laboratory of Cellular Metabolism and Metabolic Regulation, VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology, VIB, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium; (M.P.); (S.-M.F.)
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- Institute of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, Tammannstraβe 2, 37077 Göttingen, Germany; (T.R.); (K.R.); (L.A.)
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- Clinic of General, Visceral and Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Straβe 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany; (T.D.O.); (T.G.); (M.E.); (N.D.K.); (J.G.); (M.G.)
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- Clinic of General, Visceral and Pediatric Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Straβe 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany; (T.D.O.); (T.G.); (M.E.); (N.D.K.); (J.G.); (M.G.)
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Zhang Y, Yang Y, Hu X, Wang Z, Li L, Chen P. PADs in cancer: Current and future. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2020; 1875:188492. [PMID: 33321174 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2020.188492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Protein arginine deiminases (PADs), is a group of calcium-dependent enzymes, which play crucial roles in citrullination, and can catalyze arginine residues into citrulline. This chemical reaction induces citrullinated proteins formation with altered structure and function, leading to numerous pathological diseases, including inflammation and autoimmune diseases. To date, multiple studies have provided solid evidence that PADs are implicated in cancer progression. Nevertheless, the findings on PADs functions in tumors are too complex to understand due to its involvements in variable signaling pathways. The increasing interest in PADs has heightened the need for a comprehensive description for its role in cancer. The present study aims to identify the gaps in present knowledge, including its structures, biological substrates and tissue distribution. Since several irreversible inhibitors for PADs with good potency and selectivity have been explored, the mechanisms on the dysregulation in tumors remain poorly understood. The present study discusses the relationship between PADs and tumor apoptosis, EMT formation and metastasis as well as the implication of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in tumorigenesis. In addition, the potential uses of citrullinated antigens for immunotherapy were proposed.
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- Yu Zhang
- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, PR China.
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Dejos C, Gkika D, Cantelmo AR. The Two-Way Relationship Between Calcium and Metabolism in Cancer. Front Cell Dev Biol 2020; 8:573747. [PMID: 33282859 PMCID: PMC7691323 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2020.573747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Calcium ion (Ca2+) signaling is critical to many physiological processes, and its kinetics and subcellular localization are tightly regulated in all cell types. All Ca2+ flux perturbations impact cell function and may contribute to various diseases, including cancer. Several modulators of Ca2+ signaling are attractive pharmacological targets due to their accessibility at the plasma membrane. Despite this, the number of specific inhibitors is still limited, and to date there are no anticancer drugs in the clinic that target Ca2+ signaling. Ca2+ dynamics are impacted, in part, by modifications of cellular metabolic pathways. Conversely, it is well established that Ca2+ regulates cellular bioenergetics by allosterically activating key metabolic enzymes and metabolite shuttles or indirectly by modulating signaling cascades. A coordinated interplay between Ca2+ and metabolism is essential in maintaining cellular homeostasis. In this review, we provide a snapshot of the reciprocal interaction between Ca2+ and metabolism and discuss the potential consequences of this interplay in cancer cells. We highlight the contribution of Ca2+ to the metabolic reprogramming observed in cancer. We also describe how the metabolic adaptation of cancer cells influences this crosstalk to regulate protumorigenic signaling pathways. We suggest that the dual targeting of these processes might provide unprecedented opportunities for anticancer strategies. Interestingly, promising evidence for the synergistic effects of antimetabolites and Ca2+-modulating agents is emerging.
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- Camille Dejos
- Univ. Lille, Inserm, U1003 - PHYCEL - Physiologie Cellulaire, Lille, France
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- Univ. Lille, CNRS, INSERM, CHU Lille, Centre Oscar Lambret, UMR 9020-UMR 1277-Canther-Cancer Heterogeneity, Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, Lille, France.,Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), Paris, France
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm, U1003 - PHYCEL - Physiologie Cellulaire, Lille, France
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Bruce JIE, James AD. Targeting the Calcium Signalling Machinery in Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12092351. [PMID: 32825277 PMCID: PMC7565467 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12092351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cancer is caused by excessive cell proliferation and a propensity to avoid cell death, while the spread of cancer is facilitated by enhanced cellular migration, invasion, and vascularization. Cytosolic Ca2+ is central to each of these important processes, yet to date, there are no cancer drugs currently being used clinically, and very few undergoing clinical trials, that target the Ca2+ signalling machinery. The aim of this review is to highlight some of the emerging evidence that targeting key components of the Ca2+ signalling machinery represents a novel and relatively untapped therapeutic strategy for the treatment of cancer.
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- Jason I. E. Bruce
- Division of Cancer Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +44-(0)-161-275-5484
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- Department of Biology, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK;
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