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Al-Nasser S, Abdulla MH, Alhassan N, Vaali-Mohammed MA, Al-Omar S, Hamdi N, Elnakady Y, Matou-Nasri S, Mansour L. A Benzimidazole-Based N-Heterocyclic Carbene Derivative Exhibits Potent Antiproliferative and Apoptotic Effects against Colorectal Cancer. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:1379. [PMID: 39336420 PMCID: PMC11433580 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60091379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a major global health issue. Although chemotherapy is the first-line treatment, its effectiveness is limited due to drug resistance developed in CRC. To overcome resistance and improve the prognosis of CRC patients, investigating new therapeutic approaches is necessary. Materials and Methods: Using human colorectal adenocarcinoma (HT29) and metastatic CRC (SW620) cell lines, the potential anticancer properties of a newly synthesized compound 1-(Isobutyl)-3-(4-methylbenzyl) benzimidazolium chloride (IMBZC) were evaluated by performing MTT cytotoxicity, cell migration, and colony formation assays, as well as by monitoring apoptosis-related protein and gene expression using Western blot and reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction technologies. Results: Tested at various concentrations, the half-maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC50) of IMBZC on HT29 and SW620 cell growth were determined to be 22.13 µM (6.97 μg/mL) and 15.53 µM (4.89 μg/mL), respectively. IMBZC did not alter the cell growth of normal HEK293 cell lines. In addition, IMBZC inhibited cell migration and significantly decreased colony formation, suggesting its promising role in suppressing cancer metastasis. Mechanistic analyses revealed that IMBZC treatment increased the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins p53 and Bax, while decreasing the expression of anti-apoptotic proteins Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL, thus indicating the induction of apoptosis in IMBZC-treated CRC cells, compared to untreated cells. Additionally, the addition of IMBZC to conventional chemotherapeutic drugs (i.e., 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin) resulted in an increase in the cytotoxic potential of the drugs. Conclusions: This study suggests that IMBZC has substantial anticancer effects against CRC cells through its ability to induce apoptosis, inhibit cancer cell migration and colony formation, and enhance the cytotoxic effects of conventional chemotherapeutic drugs. These findings indicate that IMBZC could be a promising chemotherapeutic drug for the treatment of CRC. Further research should be conducted using in vivo models to confirm the anti-CRC activities of IMBZC.
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- Sarah Al-Nasser
- Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Research Laboratory of Environmental Sciences and Technologies (LR16ES09), Higher Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology, University of Carthage, Hammam-Lif 2050, Tunisia
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- Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Blood and Cancer Research Department, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs (MNG-HA), Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia
- Biosciences Department, Faculty of the School of Systems Biology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20110, USA
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- Zoology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Xu C, Sun L, Wang H, Sun J, Feng Y, Wang X, Song Z. Identifying the mechanism of polysaccharopeptide against breast cancer based on network pharmacology and experimental verification. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:726. [PMID: 38872110 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12494-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Polysaccharopeptide (PSP) is a potential active component in traditional Chinese medicine because of its anticancer effects on a variety of cancer cells and as immune enhancers of the immune system. Previous studies on the role of PSP in breast cancer have been limited, and the mechanism has not been clarified. This study is based on network pharmacology and molecular docking technology to predict the possible target of PSP treatment of breast cancer, and use experiments to verify the effect and mechanism of PSP on breast cancer. In this study, 287 PSP targets were obtained using SwissTargetPrediction database and PharmMapper database, and 183 breast cancer targets were obtained using DisGenNET database. By intersections of PSP targets and breast cancer targets, a total of 10 intersections were obtained. GO functional enrichment, KEGG pathway enrichment and molecular docking of these 10 target genes were performed to obtain the potential targets of PSP on breast cancer. In vitro experiments, we found that PSP significantly inhibited the proliferation and induced apoptosis of breast cancer cell lines MDA-MB-231, SUM-159 and MCF-7. Western Blot results showed that PSP could down-regulate the expression of p-JAK2 and p-STAT3 proteins. Similarly, the results of in vivo experiments showed that PSP can directly inhibit the tumor of MDA-MB-231 tumor-bearing mice, and the mechanism of action is mainly to inhibit the JAK2-STAT3 pathway. The above results were consistent with the results of network pharmacology, which provides a scientific basis for the clinical application of PSP in breast cancer patients.
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- Cuixiang Xu
- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Infection and Immune Diseases, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Province Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Infection and Immune Diseases, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Province Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Breast Disease Center, Shaanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital, Xi'an, 710065, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Infection and Immune Diseases, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Province Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Infection and Immune Diseases, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China
- Shaanxi Province Research Center of Cell Immunological Engineering and Technology, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, 256 Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, 256 Youyi Road, Xi'an, 710068, Shaanxi, China.
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Soliman AM, Kodous AS, Al-Sherif DA, Ghorab MM. Quinazoline sulfonamide derivatives targeting MicroRNA-34a/MDM4/p53 apoptotic axis with radiosensitizing activity. Future Med Chem 2024; 16:929-948. [PMID: 38661115 PMCID: PMC11221547 DOI: 10.4155/fmc-2023-0342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Aim: New quinazoline benzenesulfonamide hybrids 4a-n were synthesized to determine their cytotoxicity and effect on the miR-34a/MDM4/p53 apoptotic pathway. Materials & methods: Cytotoxicity against hepatic, breast, lung and colon cancer cell lines was estimated using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. Results: Compound 4d was the most potent against HepG2 and MCF-7 cancer cells, with potential apoptotic activity verified by a significant upregulation of miR-34a and p53 gene expressions. The apoptotic effect of 4d was further investigated and showed downregulation of miR-21, VEGF, STAT3 and MDM4 gene expression. Conclusion: The anticancer and apoptotic activities of 4d were enhanced post irradiation by a single dose of 8 Gy γ-radiation. Docking analysis demonstrated a valuable affinity of 4d toward VEGFR2 and MDM4 active sites.
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- Aiten M Soliman
- Drug Radiation Research Department, National Center for Radiation Research & Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo 11787, Egypt
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- Radiation Biology Department, National Center for Radiation Research & Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo 11787, Egypt
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- Technology of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, 6th of October University, Giza 12585, Egypt
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- Drug Radiation Research Department, National Center for Radiation Research & Technology (NCRRT), Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo 11787, Egypt
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Rajabi S, Tahmasvand Z, Maresca M, Hamzeloo-Moghadam M. Gaillardin inhibits autophagy and induces apoptosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells by regulating JAK/STAT pathway. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:158. [PMID: 38252203 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-09131-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Gaillardin is a potent anti-cancer sesquiterpene lactone found in Inula oculus-christi. AIM The present study examined the effects of gaillardin on apoptosis and autophagy in the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line. METHODS The MTT assay was used to unravel the antiproliferative effects of gaillardin on MCF-7 cells. The expression of apoptosis-related genes including CASP3, BAX, BCL2, STAT3, and JAK2, and key markers of autophagy such as ATG1, ATG4, ATG5, ATG7, ATG12, BECN1, and MAP1LC3A were measured by real time-PCR method. The protein expression of Caspase 3, phosphorylated JAK2, phosphorylated STAT3, ATG1, ATG4, ATG5, ATG12, Beclin1, and LC-III was determined using western blotting. RESULTS Gaillardin treatment significantly decreased the proliferation of MCF-7 cells with a parallel upregulation of the level of pro-apoptotic caspase-3 enzyme with no effect on Bax and Bcl2 expression. The levels of phosphorylated and active forms of JAK2 and STAT3 proteins were reduced following the treatment of MCF-7 cells with gaillardin. This sesquiterpene lactone com-pound considerably downregulated the levels of six autophagy markers, including ATG1, ATG4, ATG5, ATG12, Beclin1, and LC-III in MCF-7 cells. CONCLUSION These data indicated the apoptosis-inducing activity of gaillardin in MCF-7 cells by a mechanism that inhibits the JAK/STAT signaling pathway. Further, autophagy inhibition was the other phenomenon caused by gaillardin in MCF-7 cells. These results can provide evidence to highlight the role of gaillardin as a novel therapeutic for the treatment of breast cancer.
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- Sadegh Rajabi
- Traditional Medicine and Materia Medica Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1434875451, Iran
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- Traditional Medicine and Materia Medica Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1434875451, Iran
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, Centrale Marseille, iSm2, Marseille, 13397, France.
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- Traditional Medicine and Materia Medica Research Center, Department of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1516745811, Iran.
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Şahal H, Öz S, Keskin T, Tekin S, Canpolat E, Kaya M. New sulfa drug derivatives and their zinc(II) complexes: synthesis, spectroscopic properties and in vitro cytotoxic activities. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:134-147. [PMID: 36974943 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2192803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Synthesis of four sulfa drug derivatives (L1-L4) and Zn(II) complexes derived from sulfonamide group antibiotic substances was carried out using the hydrothermal technique (HT) and their structures of the obtained compounds were explained using elemental analysis (EA), FT-IR and NMR (1H- and 13C-). Cytotoxic activities of four novel sulfa drug based-Schiff base compounds and their Zn(II) complexes were determined by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay using MCF-7 (human breast cancer), Caco-2 (human colorectal adenocarcinoma), A2780 (human ovarian cancer) and LNCaP (human prostate adenocarcinoma) cell lines. LogIC50 values of all obtained compounds were computed with the Graphpad Prism 6 program after 24 h of treatment for MCF-7, Caco-2, A2780 and LNCaP cells. Comet assay experiments were performed using LogIC50 concentrations of all compounds to determine DNA damage. Based on the data obtained, all compounds significantly decreased MCF-7, Caco-2, A2780 and LNCaP cell viability compared to the control groups (p < 0.05).
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- Hakan Şahal
- Vocational School of Tunceli, Department of Food Processing, Munzur University, Tunceli, Turkey
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- Vocational School of Health Services, Veterinary Medicine Department, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Osmaniye, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Elementary Science Education, Faculty of Education, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Fırat University, Elazığ, Türkiye
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Yang Y, Liu P, Zhou M, Yin L, Wang M, Liu T, Jiang X, Gao H. Small-molecule drugs of colorectal cancer: Current status and future directions. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:166880. [PMID: 37696461 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2023.166880] [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: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the world's fourth most deadly cancer. CRC, as a genetic susceptible disease, faces significant challenges in optimizing prognosis through optimal drug treatment modalities. In recent decades, the development of innovative small-molecule drugs is expected to provide targeted interventions that accurately address the different molecular characteristics of CRC. Although the clinical application of single-target drugs is limited by the heterogeneity and high metastasis of CRC, novel small-molecule drug treatment strategies such as dual/multiple-target drugs, drug repurposing, and combination therapies can help overcome these challenges and provide new insights for improving CRC treatment. In this review, we focus on the current status of a range of small molecule drugs that are being considered for CRC therapy, including single-target drugs, dual/multiple-target drugs, drug repurposing and combination strategies, which will pave the way for targeting CRC vulnerabilities with small-molecule drugs in future personalized treatment.
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- Yiren Yang
- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, People's Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, People's Republic of China
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6323, United States
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, People's Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, People's Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, People's Republic of China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang 110016, People's Republic of China.
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Kumar R, Kumar V, Kamal R, Kumar A, Kaur S, Bansal A, Chetti P. 2,4‐Bis(2‐(
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)‐arylidenehydrazinyl)quinazolines: Expeditious Synthesis, Characterization, Antiproliferative Effects against Breast Cancer Cell Line and Molecular Docking Studies. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202202635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Ravinder Kumar
- Department of Chemistry Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra 136119 Haryana INDIA
- Current Address: Department of Chemistry M. M. Engineering College Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) Mullana Ambala 133207 Haryana INDIA
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- Department of Chemistry Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra 136119 Haryana INDIA
- Current Address: Department of Chemistry & MAP Section Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding CCS Haryana Agriculture University Hisar 125004 Haryana INDIA
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- Department of Chemistry Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra 136119 Haryana INDIA
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- Department of Botanical & Environmental Sciences Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar 143005 Punjab INDIA
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- Department of Botanical & Environmental Sciences Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar 143005 Punjab INDIA
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- Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra 136119 Haryana INDIA
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- Department of Chemistry National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra 136119 Haryana INDIA
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Szewc M, Radzikowska-Bűchner E, Wdowiak P, Kozak J, Kuszta P, Niezabitowska E, Matysiak J, Kubiński K, Masłyk M. MSCs as Tumor-Specific Vectors for the Delivery of Anticancer Agents-A Potential Therapeutic Strategy in Cancer Diseases: Perspectives for Quinazoline Derivatives. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:2745. [PMID: 35269887 PMCID: PMC8911180 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23052745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are considered to be a powerful tool in the treatment of various diseases. Scientists are particularly interested in the possibility of using MSCs in cancer therapy. The research carried out so far has shown that MSCs possess both potential pro-oncogenic and anti-oncogenic properties. It has been confirmed that MSCs can regulate tumor cell growth through a paracrine mechanism, and molecules secreted by MSCs can promote or block a variety of signaling pathways. These findings may be crucial in the development of new MSC-based cell therapeutic strategies. The abilities of MSCs such as tumor tropism, deep migration and immune evasion have evoked considerable interest in their use as tumor-specific vectors for small-molecule anticancer agents. Studies have shown that MSCs can be successfully loaded with chemotherapeutic drugs such as gemcitabine and paclitaxel, and can release them at the site of primary and metastatic neoplasms. The inhibitory effect of MSCs loaded with anti-cancer agents on the proliferation of cancer cells has also been observed. However, not all known chemotherapeutic agents can be used in this approach, mainly due to their cytotoxicity towards MSCs and insufficient loading and release capacity. Quinazoline derivatives appear to be an attractive choice for this therapeutic solution due to their biological and pharmacological properties. There are several quinazolines that have been approved for clinical use as anticancer drugs by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It gives hope that the synthesis of new quinazoline derivatives and the development of methods of their application may contribute to the establishment of highly effective therapies for oncological patients. However, a deeper understanding of interactions between MSCs and tumor cells, and the exploration of the possibilities of using quinazoline derivatives in MSC-based therapy is necessary to achieve this goal. The aim of this review is to discuss the prospects for using MSC-based cell therapy in cancer treatment and the potential use of quinazolines in this procedure.
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- Monika Szewc
- Department of Human Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (P.W.); (J.K.); (P.K.)
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Maxillary Surgery, Central Clinical Hospital MSWiA, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (P.W.); (J.K.); (P.K.)
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (P.W.); (J.K.); (P.K.)
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (P.W.); (J.K.); (P.K.)
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- Department of Urology and Urological Oncology, Multidisciplinary Hospital in Lublin, 20-400 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-950 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Molecular Biology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, 20-708 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Molecular Biology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, 20-708 Lublin, Poland;
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Kumar P, Tomar V, Joshi RK, Nemiwal M. Nanocatalyzed synthetic approach for quinazoline and quinazolinone derivatives: A review (2015–present). SYNTHETIC COMMUN 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00397911.2022.2041667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Parveen Kumar
- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India
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Roshani Asl E, Rasmi Y, Baradaran B. MicroRNA-124-3p suppresses PD-L1 expression and inhibits tumorigenesis of colorectal cancer cells via modulating STAT3 signaling. J Cell Physiol 2021; 236:7071-7087. [PMID: 33821473 DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) plays a significant role in colorectal tumorigenesis through induction of regulatory T cells (Tregs) and suppression of antitumor immunity. Furthermore, microRNAs (miRNAs) as the posttranscriptional regulators of gene expression show considerable promise as a therapeutic target for colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment. Considering this, in vitro effects of miRNA-124 (miR-124-3p) on CRC cell tumorigenesis and Tregs differentiation via targeting PD-L1 were investigated in the current study. Functional analysis showed that miR-124 is significantly downregulated in CRC tissues as compared with marginal normal samples (p < .0001), and its downregulation was negatively correlated with PD-L1 expression. Moreover, a specific region in PD-L1 3'-untranslated region was predicted as the miR-124 target and validated using the luciferase assay. Further investigation showed that transfection of HT29 and SW480 cells with miR-124 mimics significantly reduced PD-L1 mRNA, protein, and cell surface expression, and inhibited Tregs in coculture models via modulating interleukin [IL]-10, IL-2, tumor necrosis factor α, transforming growth factor beta, and interferon gamma expression levels. Besides, miR-124 overexpression decreased CRC cell proliferation and arrested cell cycle at the G1 phase through downregulation of c-Myc and induced apoptosis in CRC cells via upregulation of both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways. Also, miR-124 exogenous overexpression could reduce colony and spheroid formation ability of CRC cells via downregulating CD44 mRNA expression. miR-124 also diminished MMP-9 expression and subsequently suppressed cell migration and invasion. We also illustrated that STAT3 signaling was repressed by miR-124 in CRC cells. Taken together, our findings imply that considering the involvement of miR-124 in the regulation of PD-L1 through colorectal tumorigenesis and its remarkable antitumor effects, this miRNA could be regarded as the promising target for the development of therapeutic approaches for colorectal cancer.
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- Elmira Roshani Asl
- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Jia Y, Li M, Cao Y, Feng W, Li X, Xue W, Shi H. Discovery of a Novel Benzenesulfonamide Analogue That Inhibits Proliferation and Metastasis Against Ovarian Cancer OVCAR-8 Cells. Drug Des Devel Ther 2020; 14:207-216. [PMID: 32021105 PMCID: PMC6974418 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s225201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ovarian cancer has been a salient public health concern in the world. It is necessary to develop novel antitumor drugs to treat ovarian cancer. PURPOSE This study investigated the synthesis, antiproliferation ability, antitumor mechanisms in vitro and in vivo of a novel benzenesulfonamide derivative. METHODS The novel benzenesulfonamide-1,2,3-triazole hybrid 7c was synthesized from 4-fluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride, prop-2-yn-1-amine and 1-(azidomethyl)-3-phenoxybenzene. The structure of this benzenesulfonamide-1,2,3-triazole hybrid 7c was confirmed by 13C NMR, and 1H NMR. Compound 7c was evaluated for its antitumor effects in vitro and in vivo against ovarian cancer OVCAR-8 cells. RESULTS We discovered that the benzenesulfonamide hybrid 7c potently inhibited cell proliferation against ovarian cancer. Especially, it inhibited cell proliferation with an IC50 value of 0.54μM against OVCAR-8 cells. It could inhibit migration and invasion against OVCAR-8 cells in a concentration-dependent and time-dependent manner. In addition, compound 7c affected the Wnt/β-catenin/GSK3β pathway against ovarian cancer OVCAR-8 cells. In vivo study suggested that compound 7c inhibited tumor growth remarkably without obvious toxicity. CONCLUSION In conclusion, benzenesulfonamide hybrid 7c could be a lead compound for further antitumor drug discovery to treat ovarian cancer.
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- Yanyan Jia
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou450052, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou450052, People’s Republic of China
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Shi L, Jiang L, Zhang X, Yang G, Zhang C, Yao X, Wu X, Fu M, Sun X, Liu X. Pyrroloquinoline quinone protected autophagy-dependent apoptosis induced by mono(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate in INS-1 cells. Hum Exp Toxicol 2019; 39:194-211. [PMID: 31661991 DOI: 10.1177/0960327119882983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Mono(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP) is the main metabolite of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in organisms and is commonly used as a plasticizer. Exposure to DEHP impairs the function of islet beta cells (INS-1 cells), which is related to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. At present, some research data have also confirmed that MEHP has a certain damage effect on INS-1 cells. In our experiment, we found that MEHP would lead to the increase of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the upregulation of autophagy. And downregulated ROS production by N-acetyl-L-cysteine could also reduce autophagy. In addition, MEHP-induced lysosomal membrane permeability (LMP) subsequently released cathepsin D. Additionally, MEHP induced the collapse of mitochondrial transmembrane potential and release of cytochrome c. Addition of autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine relieved MEHP-induced apoptosis as assessed by the expression of cleaved caspase 3, cleaved caspase 9, and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling assay, indicating that MEHP-induced apoptosis was autophagy dependent. Cathepsin D inhibitor, pepstatin A, suppressed MEHP-induced mitochondria release of cytochrome c and apoptosis as well. Meanwhile, pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ), a new B vitamin, improved the above phenomenon. Taken together, our results indicate that MEHP induces autophagy-dependent apoptosis in INS-1 cells by lysosomal-mitochondrial axis. PQQ improved this process by downregulating ROS and provided a degree of protection. Our study provides a new perspective for MEHP on the cytotoxic mechanism and PQQ protection in INS-1 cells.
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- L Shi
- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Preventive Medicine Laboratory, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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Wei W, Peng J, Li J. Curcumin attenuates hypoxia/reoxygenation‑induced myocardial injury. Mol Med Rep 2019; 20:4821-4830. [PMID: 31638219 PMCID: PMC6854596 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2019.10742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Curcumin (Cur) has been reported to function as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent and to play a role in anti-atherosclerosis. The present study aimed to explore the protective effect of Cur on hypoxia/reoxygenation (H/R) injury. The morphological changes in H9c2 cardiomyocytes were observed under an inverted microscope. Cell viability was determined by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8). Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level, malondialdehyde (MDA) level and the antioxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were determined by corresponding kits. Apoptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were determined by flow cytometry. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-related factors, which were examined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and western blot analysis, included 78-kDa glucose-regulated protein (GRP78) and C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP). Extracellular signal regulating kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2), p38, c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase (JNK) and the phosphorylation levels of key proteins in the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway were all determined by western blot analysis. Compared to the control group, the cell morphology of the H9c2 cells was obviously altered upon H/R. Cell viability was significantly decreased, while apoptosis was significantly increased by H/R. We also observed that the levels of LDH and MDA were elevated and the activity of SOD was decreased in the H/R group. Notably, LDH, MDA and SOD levels were reversed following treatment with Cur; while apoptosis and ROS levels in the H/R injury group were decreased by Cur. H/R injury-triggered ER stress and the MAPK signaling pathway were suppressed by Cur. These results demonstrated that Cur has a protective effect on cardiomyocytes via suppression of ER stress and the MAPK pathway.
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- Wenjuan Wei
- Department of Cardiology, The First People's Hospital of Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311200, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First People's Hospital of Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311200, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Yuyao People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Yuyao, Zhejiang 315400, P.R. China
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Jiang C, Jiang L, Li Q, Liu X, Zhang T, Yang G, Zhang C, Wang N, Sun X, Jiang L. Pyrroloquinoline quinine ameliorates doxorubicin-induced autophagy-dependent apoptosis via lysosomal-mitochondrial axis in vascular endothelial cells. Toxicology 2019; 425:152238. [PMID: 31226464 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2019.152238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The cardiotoxicity of doxorubicin (DOX) limits its clinical use in the treatment of a variety of solid tumors and malignant hematologic disease. However, the mechanism by which it causes cardiotoxicity is not fully understood. Apoptosis has been regarded as one of mechanisms underlying the cardiotoxic effects of DOX. In our study, we found that treatment of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) with DOX induced autophagy and apoptosis in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Treatment with DOX induced autophagy at earlier time (3 h), then lysosomal membrane permeabilization (LMP) altered after treatment for 12 h which followed by the release of cathepsin D (CTSD). Lysosome-associated membrane proteins-1 and -2 (LAMP1 and LAMP2) were decreased in DOX-treated cells. Additionally, DOX induced the collapse of mitochondrial transmembrane potential, reduction of translocase of the outer mitochondrial membrane-20 (TOM-20), and release of cytochrome c. Furthermore, autophagy inhibitor 3-MA relieved DOX-induced apoptosis as assessed by the expression of cleaved caspase-3, cleaved caspase-9 and TUNEL assay. CTSD inhibitor, pepstatin A, upregulated TOM-20 and suppressed the mitochondria release of cytochrome c as well as apoptosis under DOX stress. Pyrroloquinoline quinine (PQQ), a new B vitamin, ameliorated aforementioned phenomenon. In conclusion, our results suggested that DOX-induced apoptosis was autophagy-dependent via lysosomal-mitochondrial axis. PQQ had an ability to protect cell from autophagy-dependent apoptosis induced by DOX via lysosomal-mitochondrial axis to some extent. This study provided new mechanistic insight toward understanding the pathogenesis of DOX-induced cardiotoxicity and the protection effect of PQQ.
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- Chunteng Jiang
- Department of Internal Medicine, the Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, Liaoning, PR China
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- Preventive Medicine Laboratory, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, No.9, West Segment of South lvshun Road, Dalian 116044, Liaoning, PR China; Natural Products Engineering Technology Center, Dalian Medical University, No.9, West Segment of South lvshun Road, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, PR China
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- Department of Data Analytics, Street Easy Company, 130 5th Ave, New York 10011, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, No.9, West Segment of South lvshun Road, Dalian 116044, Liaoning, PR China; Natural Products Engineering Technology Center, Dalian Medical University, No.9, West Segment of South lvshun Road, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, PR China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, the Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, Liaoning, PR China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, No.9, West Segment of South lvshun Road, Dalian 116044, Liaoning, PR China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, No.9, West Segment of South lvshun Road, Dalian 116044, Liaoning, PR China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, No.9, West Segment of South lvshun Road, Dalian 116044, Liaoning, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, No. 9 West Segment of South lvshun Road, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning, PR China.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, the Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, 116001, Liaoning, PR China.
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Ahmad R, Vaali-Mohammed MA, Elwatidy M, Al-Obeed O, Al-Khayal K, Eldehna WM, Abdel-Aziz HA, Alafeefy A, Abdulla M. Induction of ROS‑mediated cell death and activation of the JNK pathway by a sulfonamide derivative. Int J Mol Med 2019; 44:1552-1562. [PMID: 31364730 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2019.4284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The emergence of colorectal cancer in developed nations can be attributed to dietary habits, smoking, a sedentary lifestyle and obesity. Several treatment regimens are available for primary and metastatic colorectal cancer; however, these treatment options have had limited impact on cure and disease‑free survival, and novel agents need to be developed for treating colorectal cancer. Thus, the objective of this study was to explore the anticancer mechanism of a benzo(1,3)dioxol‑based derivative of sulfonamide. The compound's inhibitory effect on cell proliferation was determined using the MTT assay and the xCelligence RTDP machine. Alternations in the expression of Bcl‑2 and inhibitor of apoptosis protein families were detected by western blotting. Apoptotic marker protein expression, including cytochrome c and cleaved poly(ADP‑ribose)polymerase was measured in the cytosolic extract of cells. Apoptosis and necrosis were detected by flow cytometry and immunofluorescence. Reactive oxygen species (ROS), and activation of caspase‑3 and caspase‑7 were measured using flow cytometry. Activation of the JNK pathway was detected by western blotting. We investigated the molecular mechanism of action of the sulfonamide derivative on colorectal cancer cells and found that the compound possesses a potent anticancer effect, which is primarily exerted by inducing apoptosis and necrosis. Interestingly, this compound exhibited little antiproliferative effect against the normal colonic epithelial cell line FHC. Furthermore, our results showed that the compound could significantly increase ROS production. Apoptosis induction could be attenuated by the free oxygen radical scavenger N‑acetyl cysteine (NAC), indicating that the antiproliferative effect of this compound on colorectal cancer cells is at least partially dependent on the redox balance. In addition, JNK signaling was activated by treatment with this derivative, which led to the induction of apoptosis. On the contrary, a JNK inhibitor could suppress the cell death induced by this compound. Our findings thus suggested a novel anticancer mechanism of a benzo(1,3)dioxol‑based derivative of sulfonamide for colorectal cancer cells and may have therapeutic potential for the treatment of colorectal cancer; however, further investigation is required.
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- Rehan Ahmad
- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, King Khaled University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, King Khaled University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- CMRC, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, King Khaled University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, King Khaled University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11472, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33511, Egypt
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- Department of Applied Organic Chemistry, National Research Center, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Kulliyyah of Science, International Islamic University, Kuantan 25200, Malaysia
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- Colorectal Research Chair, Department of Surgery, King Khaled University Hospital, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11472, Saudi Arabia
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Eldehna WM, Nocentini A, Al-Rashood ST, Hassan GS, Alkahtani HM, Almehizia AA, Reda AM, Abdel-Aziz HA, Supuran CT. Tumor-associated carbonic anhydrase isoform IX and XII inhibitory properties of certain isatin-bearing sulfonamides endowed with in vitro antitumor activity towards colon cancer. Bioorg Chem 2018; 81:425-432. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2018.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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