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Ferreira B, Heredia A, Serpa J. An integrative view on glucagon function and putative role in the progression of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (pNETs) and hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC). Mol Cell Endocrinol 2023; 578:112063. [PMID: 37678603 DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2023.112063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
Abstract
Cancer metabolism research area evolved greatly, however, is still unknown the impact of systemic metabolism control and diet on cancer. It makes sense that systemic regulators of metabolism can act directly on cancer cells and activate signalling, prompting metabolic remodelling needed to sustain cancer cell survival, tumour growth and disease progression. In the present review, we describe the main glucagon functions in the control of glycaemia and of metabolic pathways overall. Furthermore, an integrative view on how glucagon and related signalling pathways can contribute for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (pNETs) and hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) progression, since pancreas and liver are the major organs exposed to higher levels of glucagon, pancreas as a producer and liver as a scavenger. The main objective is to bring to discussion some glucagon-dependent mechanisms by presenting an integrative view on microenvironmental and systemic aspects in pNETs and HCC biology.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bárbara Ferreira
- iNOVA4Health, NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS, FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Campo Dos Mártires da Pátria, 130, 1169-056, Lisboa, Portugal; Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil (IPOLFG), Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisboa, Portugal
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- iNOVA4Health, NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS, FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Campo Dos Mártires da Pátria, 130, 1169-056, Lisboa, Portugal; Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil (IPOLFG), Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisboa, Portugal; Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Egas Moniz MB, 1649-028, Lisboa, Portugal
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- iNOVA4Health, NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS, FCM, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Campo Dos Mártires da Pátria, 130, 1169-056, Lisboa, Portugal; Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil (IPOLFG), Rua Prof Lima Basto, 1099-023, Lisboa, Portugal.
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Li X, Zhou J, Wang X, Li C, Ma Z, Wan Q, Peng F. New advances in the research of clinical treatment and novel anticancer agents in tumor angiogenesis. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 163:114806. [PMID: 37163782 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114806] [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: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
Abstract
In 1971, Folkman proposed that tumors could be limited to very small sizes by blocking angiogenesis. Angiogenesis is the generation of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels, considered to be one of the important processes in tumor growth and metastasis. Angiogenesis is a complex process regulated by various factors and involves many secreted factors and signaling pathways. Angiogenesis is important in the transport of oxygen and nutrients to the tumor during tumor development. Therefore, inhibition of angiogenesis has become an important strategy in the clinical management of many solid tumors. Combination therapies of angiogenesis inhibitors with radiotherapy and chemotherapy are often used in clinical practice. In this article, we will review common targets against angiogenesis, the most common and up-to-date anti-angiogenic drugs and clinical treatments in recent years, including active ingredients from chemical and herbal medicines.
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- Xin Li
- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Key Laboratory of Drug-Targeting and Drug Delivery System of the Education Ministry, Sichuan Engineering Laboratory for Plant-Sourced Drug and Sichuan Research Center for Drug Precision Industrial Technology, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Berardi R, Torniai M, Pusceddu S, Spada F, Ibrahim T, Brizzi MP, Antonuzzo L, Ferolla P, Panzuto F, Silvestris N, Partelli S, Ferretti B, Freddari F, Gucciardino C, Testa E, Concas L, Murgioni S, Bongiovanni A, Zichi C, Riva N, Rinzivillo M, Brunetti O, Giustini L, Di Costanzo F, Delle Fave G, Fazio N, De Braud F, Falconi M, Cascinu S. Prognostic impact of the cumulative dose and dose intensity of everolimus in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Cancer Med 2017; 6:1493-1499. [PMID: 28547856 PMCID: PMC5504331 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.1028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2016] [Revised: 12/18/2016] [Accepted: 12/30/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The aim of this work is to assess if cumulative dose (CD) and dose intensity (DI) of everolimus may affect survival of advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) patients. One hundred and sixteen patients (62 males and 54 females, median age 55 years) with advanced PNETs were treated with everolimus for ≥3 months. According to a Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analysis, patients were stratified into two groups, with CD ≤ 3000 mg (Group A; n = 68) and CD > 3000 mg (Group B; n = 48). The response rate and toxicity were comparable in the two groups. However, patients in group A experienced more dose modifications than patients in group B. Median OS was 24 months in Group A while in Group B it was not reached (HR: 26.9; 95% CI: 11.0-76.7; P < 0.0001). Patients who maintained a DI higher than 9 mg/day experienced a significantly longer OS and experienced a trend to higher response rate. Overall, our study results showed that both CD and DI of everolimus play a prognostic role for patients with advanced PNETs treated with everolimus. This should prompt efforts to continue everolimus administration in responsive patients up to at least 3000 mg despite delays or temporary interruptions.
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- Rossana Berardi
- Clinica di Oncologia Medica, Università Politecnica delle Marche, AOU Ospedali Riuniti di, Ancona, Italy
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- Clinica di Oncologia Medica, Università Politecnica delle Marche, AOU Ospedali Riuniti di, Ancona, Italy
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- Medicina Oncologica 1, ENETS Center of excellence, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Tumori, Milano, Italy
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- Unità di Oncologia Medica Gastrointestinale e Tumori Neuroendocrini (Unit of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology and Neuroendocrine Tumors), IEO Istituto Europeo di Oncologia, Milano, Italy
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- Osteoncology and Rare Tumors Center, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- SC di Oncologia Medica, Azienda Opedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Firenze, Italy.,Doctorate Course in Genetics, Oncology and Clinical Medicine, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary NET Group, Umbria Regional Cancer Network, Perugia, Italy
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- Digestive and Liver Disease, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, National Cancer Institute Giovanni Paolo II, Bari, Italy
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- Chirurgia del Pancreas, Università Politecnica delle Marche, AOU Ospedali Riuniti di, Ancona, Italy.,Chirurgia del Pancreas, Ospedale San Raffaele IRCCS, Università Vita e Salute, Milano, Italy
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- Oncologia Medica, Ospedale di San Severino, San Severino Marche (MC), Italy
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- Oncologia Medica, Ospedale di Urbino, Urbino, Italy
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- Medicina Oncologica 1, ENETS Center of excellence, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Tumori, Milano, Italy
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- Unità di Oncologia Medica Gastrointestinale e Tumori Neuroendocrini (Unit of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology and Neuroendocrine Tumors), IEO Istituto Europeo di Oncologia, Milano, Italy
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- Osteoncology and Rare Tumors Center, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Oncologia Medica, A.O.U. San Luigi, Orbassano (TO), Italy
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- Osteoncology and Rare Tumors Center, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (IRST) IRCCS, Meldola, Italy
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- Digestive and Liver Disease, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, National Cancer Institute Giovanni Paolo II, Bari, Italy
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- Digestive and Liver Disease, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Unità di Oncologia Medica Gastrointestinale e Tumori Neuroendocrini (Unit of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology and Neuroendocrine Tumors), IEO Istituto Europeo di Oncologia, Milano, Italy
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- Medicina Oncologica 1, ENETS Center of excellence, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Tumori, Milano, Italy
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- Chirurgia del Pancreas, Università Politecnica delle Marche, AOU Ospedali Riuniti di, Ancona, Italy.,Chirurgia del Pancreas, Ospedale San Raffaele IRCCS, Università Vita e Salute, Milano, Italy
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- Clinica di Oncologia Medica, Università Politecnica delle Marche, AOU Ospedali Riuniti di, Ancona, Italy.,Oncologia Medica, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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Oh CS, Kohanim S, Kong FL, Song HC, Huynh N, Mendez R, Chanda M, Edmund Kim E, Yang DJ. Sulfonylurea receptor as a target for molecular imaging of pancreas beta cells with (99m)Tc-DTPA-glipizide. Ann Nucl Med 2012; 26:253-61. [PMID: 22237676 DOI: 10.1007/s12149-011-0569-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2011] [Accepted: 12/27/2011] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This study was aimed to assess pancreas beta cell activity using (99m)Tc-diethyleneaminepentaacetic acid-glipizide (DTPA-GLP), a sulfonylurea receptor agent. The effect of DTPA-GLP on the blood glucose level in rats was also evaluated. METHODS DTPA dianhydride was conjugated with GLP in the presence of sodium amide, yielding 60%. Biodistribution and planar images were obtained at 30-120 min after injection of (99m)Tc-DTPA-GLP (1 mg/rat, 0.74 and 11.1 MBq per rat, respectively) in normal female Fischer 344 rats. The control group was given (99m)Tc-DTPA. To demonstrate pancreas beta cell uptake of (99m)Tc-DTPA-GLP via a receptor-mediated process, a group of rats was pretreated with streptozotocin (a beta cell toxin, 55 mg/kg, i.v.) and the images were acquired at immediately-65 min on day 5 post-treatment. The effect on the glucose levels after a single administration (ip) of DTPA-GLP was compared to glipizide (GLP) for up to 6 h. RESULTS The structure of DTPA-GLP was confirmed by NMR, mass spectrometry and HPLC. Radiochemical purity assessed by ITLC was >96%. (99m)Tc-DTPA-GLP showed increased pancreas-to-muscle ratios, whereas (99m)Tc-DTPA showed decreased ratios at various time points. Pancreas could be visualized with (99m)Tc-DTPA-GLP in normal rat, however, (99m)Tc-DTPA has poor uptake suggesting the specificity of (99m)Tc-DTPA-GLP. Pancreas beta cell uptake could be blocked by pre-treatment with streptozotocin. DTPA-GLP showed an equal or better response in lowering the glucose levels compared to the existing GLP drug. CONCLUSIONS It is feasible to use (99m)Tc-DTPA-GLP to assess pancreas beta cell receptor recognition. (99m)Tc-DTPA-GLP may be helpful in evaluating patients with diabetes, pancreatitis and pancreatic tumors.
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- Chang-Sok Oh
- Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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