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López-Cánovas JL, Naranjo-Martínez B, Diaz-Ruiz A. Fasting in combination with the cocktail Sorafenib:Metformin blunts cellular plasticity and promotes liver cancer cell death via poly-metabolic exhaustion. Cell Oncol (Dordr) 2024:10.1007/s13402-024-00966-2. [PMID: 38990489 DOI: 10.1007/s13402-024-00966-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE Dual-Interventions targeting glucose and oxidative metabolism are receiving increasing attention in cancer therapy. Sorafenib (S) and Metformin (M), two gold-standards in liver cancer, are known for their mitochondrial inhibitory capacity. Fasting, a glucose-limiting strategy, is also emerging as chemotherapy adjuvant. Herein, we explore the anti-carcinogenic response of nutrient restriction in combination with sorafenib:metformin (NR-S:M). RESULTS Our data demonstrates that, independently of liver cancer aggressiveness, fasting synergistically boosts the anti-proliferative effects of S:M co-treatment. Metabolic and Cellular plasticity was determined by the examination of mitochondrial and glycolytic activity, cell cycle modulation, activation of cellular apoptosis, and regulation of key signaling and metabolic enzymes. Under NR-S:M conditions, early apoptotic events and the pro-apoptotic Bcl-xS/Bcl-xL ratio were found increased. NR-S:M induced the highest retention in cellular SubG1 phase, consistent with the presence of DNA fragments from cellular apoptosis. Mitochondrial functionality, Mitochondrial ATP-linked respiration, Maximal respiration and Spare respiratory capacity, were all found blunted under NR-S:M conditions. Basal Glycolysis, Glycolytic reserve, and glycolytic capacity, together with the expression of glycogenic (PKM), gluconeogenic (PCK1 and G6PC3), and glycogenolytic enzymes (PYGL, PGM1, and G6PC3), were also negatively impacted by NR-S:M. Lastly, a TMT-proteomic approach corroborated the synchronization of liver cancer metabolic reprogramming with the activation of molecular pathways to drive a quiescent-like status of energetic-collapse and cellular death. CONCLUSION Altogether, we show that the energy-based polytherapy NR-S:M blunts cellular, metabolic and molecular plasticity of liver cancer. Notwithstanding the in vitro design of this study, it holds a promising therapeutic tool worthy of exploration for this tumor pathology.
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- Juan L López-Cánovas
- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Gerontology, Precision Nutrition and Aging Program, Institute IMDEA Food (CEI UAM+CSIC), Crta. de Canto Blanco nº 8, Madrid, E-28049, Spain
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Gerontology, Precision Nutrition and Aging Program, Institute IMDEA Food (CEI UAM+CSIC), Crta. de Canto Blanco nº 8, Madrid, E-28049, Spain
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- Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Gerontology, Precision Nutrition and Aging Program, Institute IMDEA Food (CEI UAM+CSIC), Crta. de Canto Blanco nº 8, Madrid, E-28049, Spain.
- CIBER Pathophysiology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBERobn), Córdoba, Spain.
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Son DS, Done KA, Son J, Izban MG, Virgous C, Lee ES, Adunyah SE. Intermittent Fasting Attenuates Obesity-Induced Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Progression by Disrupting Cell Cycle, Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition, Immune Contexture, and Proinflammatory Signature. Nutrients 2024; 16:2101. [PMID: 38999849 PMCID: PMC11243652 DOI: 10.3390/nu16132101] [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: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Obesity is associated with one-fifth of cancer deaths, and breast cancer is one of the obesity-related cancers. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) lacks estrogen and progesterone receptors and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, leading to the absence of these therapeutic targets, followed by poor overall survival. We investigated if obesity could hasten TNBC progression and intermittent fasting (IF) could attenuate the progression of obesity-related TNBC. Our meta-analysis of the TNBC outcomes literature showed that obesity led to poorer overall survival in TNBC patients. Fasting-mimicking media reduced cell proliferation disrupted the cell cycle, and decreased cell migration and invasion. IF decreased body weight in obese mice but no change in normal mice. Obese mice exhibited elevated plasma glucose and cholesterol levels, increased tumor volume and weight, and enhanced macrophage accumulation in tumors. The obesity-exacerbated TNBC progression was attenuated after IF, which decreased cyclin B1 and vimentin levels and reduced the proinflammatory signature in the obesity-associated tumor microenvironment. IF attenuated obesity-induced TNBC progression through reduced obesity and tumor burdens in cell and animal experiments, supporting the potential of a cost-effective adjuvant IF therapy for TNBC through lifestyle change. Further evidence is needed of these IF benefits in TNBC, including from human clinical trials.
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- Deok-Soo Son
- Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37208, USA;
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- Biochemistry Program, College of Arts and Sciences, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA
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- Neuroscience Program, College of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Pathology, Anatomy and Cell Biology, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
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- Animal Core Facility, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience and Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN 37208, USA;
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Zhao L, Shen Z, Kroemer G, Kepp O. Clinically relevant GABARAP deficiency abrogates bortezomib-induced immunogenic cell death in multiple myeloma. Oncoimmunology 2024; 13:2360275. [PMID: 38812570 PMCID: PMC11135808 DOI: 10.1080/2162402x.2024.2360275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
Abstract
Recently, it was revealed that the high-risk, poor-prognosis downregulation of GABA type A receptor-associated protein (GABARAP) causes a defect in both autophagy and surface exposure of calreticulin (CALR) in multiple myeloma (MM) cells responding to bortezomib. Hence, GABARAP-defective MM cells fail to undergo immunogenic cell death.
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- Liwei Zhao
- Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Equipe Labellisée par la Ligue Contre le Cancer, Université de Paris Cité, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
- Metabolomics and Cell Biology Platforms, Gustave Roussy Cancer Center, Villejuif, France
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- Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Equipe Labellisée par la Ligue Contre le Cancer, Université de Paris Cité, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
- Metabolomics and Cell Biology Platforms, Gustave Roussy Cancer Center, Villejuif, France
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- Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Equipe Labellisée par la Ligue Contre le Cancer, Université de Paris Cité, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
- Metabolomics and Cell Biology Platforms, Gustave Roussy Cancer Center, Villejuif, France
- Department of Biology, Institut du Cancer Paris CARPEM, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, Equipe Labellisée par la Ligue Contre le Cancer, Université de Paris Cité, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
- Metabolomics and Cell Biology Platforms, Gustave Roussy Cancer Center, Villejuif, France
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Raoul P, De Gaetano V, Sciaraffia G, Ormea G, Cintoni M, Pozzo C, Strippoli A, Gasbarrini A, Mele MC, Rinninella E. Gastric Cancer, Immunotherapy, and Nutrition: The Role of Microbiota. Pathogens 2024; 13:357. [PMID: 38787209 PMCID: PMC11124250 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens13050357] [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: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) have revolutionized the treatment of gastric cancer (GC), which still represents the third leading cause of cancer-related death in Western countries. However, ICI treatment outcomes vary between individuals and need to be optimized. Recent studies have shown that gut microbiota could represent a key influencer of immunotherapy responses. At the same time, the nutritional status and diet of GC patients are also predictive of immunotherapy treatment response and survival outcomes. The objective of this narrative review is to gather recent findings about the complex relationships between the oral, gastric, and gut bacterial communities, dietary factors/nutritional parameters, and immunotherapy responses. Perigastric/gut microbiota compositions/functions and their metabolites could be predictive of response to immunotherapy in GC patients and even overall survival. At the same time, the strong influence of diet on the composition of the microbiota could have consequences on immunotherapy responses through the impact of muscle mass in GC patients during immunotherapy. Future studies are needed to define more precisely the dietary factors, such as adequate daily intake of prebiotics, that could counteract the dysbiosis of the GC microbiota and the impaired nutritional status, improving the clinical outcomes of GC patients during immunotherapy.
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- Pauline Raoul
- Clinical Nutrition Unit, Department of Medical and Abdominal Surgery and Endocrine-Metabolic Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.C.); (M.C.M.)
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- School of Specialization in Internal Medicine, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (V.D.G.); (G.S.)
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- School of Specialization in Internal Medicine, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy; (V.D.G.); (G.S.)
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- Degree Course in Pharmacy, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Clinical Nutrition Unit, Department of Medical and Abdominal Surgery and Endocrine-Metabolic Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.C.); (M.C.M.)
- Research and Training Center in Human Nutrition, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (C.P.); (A.S.)
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (C.P.); (A.S.)
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- Research and Training Center in Human Nutrition, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy;
- Digestive Disease Center (CEMAD), Department of Medical and Abdominal Surgery and Endocrine-Metabolic Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Clinical Nutrition Unit, Department of Medical and Abdominal Surgery and Endocrine-Metabolic Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.C.); (M.C.M.)
- Research and Training Center in Human Nutrition, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy;
- Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Clinical Nutrition Unit, Department of Medical and Abdominal Surgery and Endocrine-Metabolic Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy (M.C.); (M.C.M.)
- Research and Training Center in Human Nutrition, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy;
- Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Sun M, Feng Q, Yan Q, Zhao H, Wang H, Zhang S, Shan C, Liu S, Wang J, Zhai H. Malate, a natural inhibitor of 6PGD, improves the efficacy of chemotherapy in lung cancer. Lung Cancer 2024; 190:107541. [PMID: 38531154 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2024.107541] [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: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Metabolic reprogramming is an important coordinator of tumor development and resistance to therapy, such as the tendency of tumor cells to utilize glycolytic energy rather than oxidative phosphorylation, even under conditions of sufficient oxygen. Therefore, targeting metabolic enzymes is an effective strategy to overcome therapeutic resistance. MATERIALS AND METHODS We explored the differential expression and growth-promoting function of MDH2 by immunohistochemistry and immunoblotting experiments in lung cancer patients and lung cancer cells. Pentose phosphate pathway-related phenotypes (including ROS levels, NADPH levels, and DNA synthesis) were detected intracellularly, and the interaction of malate and proteinase 6PGD was detected in vitro. In vivo experiments using implanted xenograft mouse models to explore the growth inhibitory effect and pro-chemotherapeutic function of dimethyl malate (DMM) on lung cancer. RESULTS We found that the expression of malate dehydrogenase (MDH2) in the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA cycle) was increased in lung cancer. Biological function enrichment analysis revealed that MDH2 not only promoted oxidative phosphorylation, but also promoted the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP pathway). Mechanistically, it was found that malate, the substrate of MDH2, can bind to the PPP pathway metabolic enzyme 6PGD, inhibit its activity, reduce the generation of NADPH, and block DNA synthesis. More importantly, DMM can improve the sensitivity of lung cancer to the clinical drug cisplatin. CONCLUSION We have identified malate as a natural inhibitor of 6PGD, which will provide new leads for the development of 6PGD inhibitors. In addition, the metabolic enzyme MDH2 and the metabolite malate may provide a backup option for cells to inhibit their own carcinogenesis, as the accumulated malate targets 6PGD to block the PPP pathway and inhibit cell cycle progression.
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- Mingming Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Biomedical Translational Research Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Physical Examination, Characteristic Medical Center of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force, 220 Chenglin Road, Tianjin, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Pathology, Medical School, Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Tianjin, China.
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- Department of Ultrasound, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, 154 Anshan Road, Tianjin, China.
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Xiao YL, Gong Y, Qi YJ, Shao ZM, Jiang YZ. Effects of dietary intervention on human diseases: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2024; 9:59. [PMID: 38462638 PMCID: PMC10925609 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-024-01771-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Diet, serving as a vital source of nutrients, exerts a profound influence on human health and disease progression. Recently, dietary interventions have emerged as promising adjunctive treatment strategies not only for cancer but also for neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic disorders. These interventions have demonstrated substantial potential in modulating metabolism, disease trajectory, and therapeutic responses. Metabolic reprogramming is a hallmark of malignant progression, and a deeper understanding of this phenomenon in tumors and its effects on immune regulation is a significant challenge that impedes cancer eradication. Dietary intake, as a key environmental factor, can influence tumor metabolism. Emerging evidence indicates that dietary interventions might affect the nutrient availability in tumors, thereby increasing the efficacy of cancer treatments. However, the intricate interplay between dietary interventions and the pathogenesis of cancer and other diseases is complex. Despite encouraging results, the mechanisms underlying diet-based therapeutic strategies remain largely unexplored, often resulting in underutilization in disease management. In this review, we aim to illuminate the potential effects of various dietary interventions, including calorie restriction, fasting-mimicking diet, ketogenic diet, protein restriction diet, high-salt diet, high-fat diet, and high-fiber diet, on cancer and the aforementioned diseases. We explore the multifaceted impacts of these dietary interventions, encompassing their immunomodulatory effects, other biological impacts, and underlying molecular mechanisms. This review offers valuable insights into the potential application of these dietary interventions as adjunctive therapies in disease management.
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- Yu-Ling Xiao
- Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in Shanghai, Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in Shanghai, Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in Shanghai, Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in Shanghai, Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Breast Cancer in Shanghai, Department of Breast Surgery, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China.
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China.
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David A, Lev-Ari S. Targeting the Gut Microbiome to Improve Immunotherapy Outcomes: A Review. Integr Cancer Ther 2024; 23:15347354241269870. [PMID: 39223798 PMCID: PMC11369881 DOI: 10.1177/15347354241269870] [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] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
Abstract
The following narrative review embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the role played by the gut microbiome within the Diet-Microbiota-Immunity (DMI) tripartite, aiming to enhance anti-cancer immunotherapy efficacy. While revolutionizing cancer treatment, resistance to immunotherapy and immune-related adverse events (irAEs) remain challenges. The tumor microenvironment (TME), shaped by cancer cells, influences immunotherapy resistance. The gut microbiome, influenced by genetics, environment, diet, and interventions, emerges as a critical player in TME reshaping, thereby modulating immune responses and treatment outcomes. Dietary patterns like the Mediterranean diet, caloric restriction modifications, and specific nutritional components show promise in influencing the tumor microenvironment and gut microbiome for better treatment outcomes. Antibiotics, disrupting gut microbiota diversity, may compromise immunotherapy efficacy. This review emphasizes the need for tailored nutritional strategies to manipulate microbial communities, enhance immune regulation, and improve immunotherapy accessibility while minimizing side effects. Ongoing studies investigate the impact of dietary interventions on cancer immunotherapy, pointing toward promising developments in personalized cancer care. This narrative review synthesizes existing knowledge and charts a course for future investigations, presenting a holistic perspective on the dynamic interplay between dietary interventions, the gut microbiome, and cancer immunotherapy within the DMI tripartite.
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- Adi David
- Tal Center for Integrative Medicine, Institute of Oncology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Ella Lemelbaum Institute For Immuno-Oncology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
- Education Authority, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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Amraiz D, Kiani AK, Awan UA, Amraiz T, Awan BA, Irfan M. Cancer Prevention and Treatment Based on Lifestyles. Cancer Treat Res 2024; 191:245-279. [PMID: 39133411 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-55622-7_10] [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] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
Abstract
Cancer morbidity and mortality incidence are rapidly increasing over the period of time. Cancer prevention, alongside innovative therapies and earlier detection, is considered a key strategy for reducing the overall cancer burden. Substantial evidence indicates a clear correlation between lifestyle factors and changes in nutrient metabolism. Approximately 5-10% of all cancer cases are attributed to genetic factors, whereas 90-95% are due to environmental and lifestyle factors, suggesting that lifestyle interventions have significant prospects for preventing various cancers. Healthy lifestyle changes, in particular healthy diets, physical activity, staying at a healthy weight, reduction or elimination of tobacco/alcohol consumption, and avoiding exposure to radiation and other carcinogens, are significant factors to be considered to tackle the challenges associated with cancer in modern society. This chapter aims to provide lifestyle intervention strategies to improve cancer prevention and risk reduction while promoting the health of cancer patients. The therapeutic role of some dietary regimens and supplements, as well as complementary and alternative health approaches, in cancer treatment is also discussed.
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- Deeba Amraiz
- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology Wildlife and Fisheries, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Wang L, Wang R, Yu X, Shi Y, Li S, Yuan Y. Effects of Calorie Restriction and Fasting on Macrophage: Potential Impact on Disease Outcomes? Mol Nutr Food Res 2023; 67:e2300380. [PMID: 37771201 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202300380] [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: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
Abstract
Energy restriction, including calorie restriction and fasting, has garnered significant attention for its potential therapeutic effects on a range of chronic diseases (such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer) and aging. Since macrophages are critical players in many diseases, their response to energy restriction may impact disease outcomes. However, the diverse metabolic patterns and functions of macrophages can lead to variability in the effects of energy restriction on macrophages across different tissues and disease states. This review outlines the effects of energy restriction on macrophages in several diseases, offering valuable guidance for future studies and insights into the clinical applications of calorie restriction and fasting.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 280 Mohe Road, Shanghai, 201999, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 280 Mohe Road, Shanghai, 201999, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 280 Mohe Road, Shanghai, 201999, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 280 Mohe Road, Shanghai, 201999, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 280 Mohe Road, Shanghai, 201999, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai 9th People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 280 Mohe Road, Shanghai, 201999, China
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Zhong Z, Zhang H, Nan K, Zhong J, Wu Q, Lu L, Yue Y, Zhang Z, Guo M, Wang Z, Xia J, Xing Y, Fu Y, Yu B, Zhou W, Sun X, Shen Y, Chen W, Zhang J, Zhang J, Ma D, Chu Y, Liu R, Miao C. Fasting-Mimicking Diet Drives Antitumor Immunity against Colorectal Cancer by Reducing IgA-Producing Cells. Cancer Res 2023; 83:3529-3543. [PMID: 37602826 PMCID: PMC10618736 DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-23-0323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
Abstract
As a safe, feasible, and inexpensive dietary intervention, fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) exhibits excellent antitumor efficacy by regulating metabolism and boosting antitumor immunity. A better understanding of the specific mechanisms underlying the immunoregulatory functions of FMD could help improve and expand the clinical application of FMD-mediated immunotherapeutic strategies. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the role of metabolic reprogramming induced by FMD in activation of antitumor immunity against colorectal cancer. Single-cell RNA sequencing analysis of intratumoral immune cells revealed that tumor-infiltrating IgA+ B cells were significantly reduced by FMD treatment, leading to the activation of antitumor immunity and tumor regression in murine colorectal cancer models. Mechanistically, FMD delayed tumor growth by repressing B-cell class switching to IgA. Therefore, FMD-induced reduction of IgA+ B cells overcame the suppression of CD8+ T cells. The immunoregulatory and antitumor effects of FMD intervention were reversed by IgA+ B-cell transfer. Moreover, FMD boosted fatty acid oxidation (FAO) to trigger RUNX3 acetylation, thus inactivating Cα gene transcription and IgA class switching. IgA+ B-cell expansion was also impeded in patients placed on FMD, while B-cell expression of carnitine palmitoyl transferase 1A (CPT1A), the rate-limiting enzyme of FAO, was increased. Furthermore, CPT1A expression was negatively correlated with both IgA+ B cells and IgA secretion within colorectal cancer. Together, these results highlight that FMD holds great promise for treating colorectal cancer. Furthermore, the degree of IgA+ B cell infiltration and FAO-associated metabolic status are potential biomarkers for evaluating FMD efficacy. SIGNIFICANCE Metabolic reprogramming of B cells induced by fasting-mimicking diet suppresses IgA class switching and production to activate antitumor immunity and inhibit tumor growth. See related commentary by Bush and Perry, p. 3493.
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- Ziwen Zhong
- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Department of Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Molecular Medicine, Ministry of Education, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Genetics and Development, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Metabolism and Molecular Medicine, Ministry of Education, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Collaborative Innovation Center of Genetics and Development, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics and Metabolism, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital, and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, Institutes of Biomedical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Perioperative Stress and Protection, Shanghai, China
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Boesch M, Baty F, Rassouli F, Kowatsch T, Joerger M, Früh M, Brutsche MH. Non-pharmaceutical interventions to optimize cancer immunotherapy. Oncoimmunology 2023; 12:2255459. [PMID: 37791231 PMCID: PMC10543347 DOI: 10.1080/2162402x.2023.2255459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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The traditional picture of cancer patients as weak individuals requiring maximum rest and protection is beginning to dissolve. Too much focus on the medical side and one's own vulnerability and mortality might be counterproductive and not doing justice to the complexity of human nature. Unlike cytotoxic and lympho-depleting treatments, immune-engaging therapies strengthen the immune system and are typically less harmful for patients. Thus, cancer patients receiving checkpoint inhibitors are not viewed as being vulnerable per se, at least not in immunological and physical terms. This perspective article advocates a holistic approach to cancer immunotherapy, with an empowered patient in the center, focusing on personal resources and receiving domain-specific support from healthcare professionals. It summarizes recent evidence on non-pharmaceutical interventions to enhance the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade and improve quality of life. These interventions target behavioral factors such as diet, physical activity, stress management, circadian timing of checkpoint inhibitor infusion, and waiving unnecessary co-medication curtailing immunotherapy efficacy. Non-pharmaceutical interventions are universally accessible, broadly applicable, instantly actionable, scalable, and economically sustainable, creating value for all stakeholders involved. Most importantly, this holistic framework re-emphasizes the patient as a whole and harnesses the full potential of anticancer immunity and checkpoint blockade, potentially leading to survival benefits. Digital therapeutics are proposed to accompany the patients on their mission toward change in lifestyle-related behaviors for creating optimal conditions for treatment efficacy and personal growth.
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- Lung Center, Cantonal Hospital St.Gallen, St.Gallen, Switzerland
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- Lung Center, Cantonal Hospital St.Gallen, St.Gallen, Switzerland
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- Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- School of Medicine, University of St.Gallen, St.Gallen, Switzerland
- Centre for Digital Health Interventions, Department of Technology, Management, and Economics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Cantonal Hospital St.Gallen, St.Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Cantonal Hospital St.Gallen, St.Gallen, Switzerland
- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Guo Y, Wang R, Shi J, Yang C, Ma P, Min J, Zhao T, Hua L, Song Y, Li J, Su H. Machine learning-based integration develops a metabolism-derived consensus model for improving immunotherapy in pancreatic cancer. J Immunother Cancer 2023; 11:e007466. [PMID: 37739440 PMCID: PMC10533800 DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2023-007466] [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] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer (PAC) is one of the most malignant cancer types and immunotherapy has emerged as a promising treatment option. PAC cells undergo metabolic reprogramming, which is thought to modulate the tumor microenvironment (TME) and affect immunotherapy outcomes. However, the metabolic landscape of PAC and its association with the TME remains largely unexplored. METHODS We characterized the metabolic landscape of PAC based on 112 metabolic pathways and constructed a novel metabolism-related signature (MBS) using data from 1,188 patients with PAC. We evaluated the predictive performance of MBS for immunotherapy outcomes in 11 immunotherapy cohorts from both bulk-RNA and single-cell perspectives. We validated our results using immunohistochemistry, western blotting, colony-formation assays, and an in-house cohort. RESULTS MBS was found to be negatively associated with antitumor immunity, while positively correlated with cancer stemness, intratumoral heterogeneity, and immune resistant pathways. Notably, MBS outperformed other acknowledged signatures for predicting immunotherapy response in multiple immunotherapy cohorts. Additionally, MBS was a powerful and robust biomarker for predicting prognosis compared with 66 published signatures. Further, we identified dasatinib and epothilone B as potential therapeutic options for MBS-high patients, which were validated through experiments. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides insights into the mechanisms of immunotherapy resistance in PAC and introduces MBS as a robust metabolism-based indicator for predicting response to immunotherapy and prognosis in patients with PAC. These findings have significant implications for the development of personalized treatment strategies in patients with PAC and highlight the importance of considering metabolic pathways and immune infiltration in TME regulation.
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- Yongdong Guo
- Department of Oncology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Li X, Chen Y, Wang T, Liu Z, Yin G, Wang Z, Sui C, Zhu L, Chen W. GPR81-mediated reprogramming of glucose metabolism contributes to the immune landscape in breast cancer. Discov Oncol 2023; 14:140. [PMID: 37500811 PMCID: PMC10374510 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-023-00709-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Local tumor microenvironment (TME) plays a crucial role in immunotherapy for breast cancer (BC). Whereas, the molecular mechanism responsible for the crosstalk between BC cells and surrounding immune cells remains unclear. The present study aimed to determine the interplay between GPR81-mediated glucometabolic reprogramming of BC and the immune landscape in TME. MATERIALS AND METHODS Immunohistochemistry (IHC) assay was first performed to evaluate the association between GPR81 and the immune landscape. Then, several stable BC cell lines with down-regulated GPR81 expression were established to directly identify the role of GPR81 in glucometabolic reprogramming, and western blotting assay was used to detect the underlying molecular mechanism. Finally, a transwell co-culture system confirmed the crosstalk between glucometabolic regulation mediated by GPR81 in BC and induced immune attenuation. RESULTS IHC analysis demonstrated that the representation of infiltrating CD8+ T cells and FOXP3+ T cells were dramatically higher in BC with a triple negative (TN) subtype in comparison with that with a non-TN subtype (P < 0.001). Additionally, the ratio of infiltrating CD8+ to FOXP3+ T cells was significantly negatively associated with GPR81 expression in BC with a TN subtype (P < 0.001). Furthermore, GPR81 was found to be substantially correlated with the glycolytic capability (P < 0.001) of BC cells depending on a Hippo-YAP signaling pathway (P < 0.001). In the transwell co-culture system, GPR81-mediated reprogramming of glucose metabolism in BC significantly contributed to a decreased proportion of CD8+ T (P < 0.001) and an increased percentage of FOXP3+ T (P < 0.001) in the co-cultured lymphocytes. CONCLUSION Glucometabolic reprogramming through a GPR81-mediated Hippo-YAP signaling pathway was responsible for the distinct immune landscape in BC. GPR81 was a potential biomarker to stratify patients before immunotherapy to improve BC's clinical prospect.
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- Xiaofeng Li
- National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Department of Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine,Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Department of Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine,Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Department of Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine,Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Department of Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine,Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Department of Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine,Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Tianjin Cancer Hospital Airport Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Department of Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine,Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Department of Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine,Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Department of Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine,Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, Tianjin, China.
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Liu X, Peng S, Tang G, Xu G, Xie Y, Shen D, Zhu M, Huang Y, Wang X, Yu H, Huang M, Luo Y. Fasting-mimicking diet synergizes with ferroptosis against quiescent, chemotherapy-resistant cells. EBioMedicine 2023; 90:104496. [PMID: 36863257 PMCID: PMC9996234 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2023.104496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND More than ten randomized clinical trials are being tested to evaluate the efficacy, effectiveness and safety of a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) combined with different antitumor agents. METHODS UMI-mRNA sequencing, Cell-cycle analysis, Label retention, metabolomics, Multilabeling et al. were used to explore mechanisms. A tandem mRFP-GFP-tagged LC3B, Annexin-V-FITC Apoptosis, TUNEL, H&E, Ki-67 and animal model was used to search for synergistic drugs. FINDINGS Here we showed that fasting or FMD retards tumor growth more effectively but does not increase 5-fluorouracil/oxaliplatin (5-FU/OXA) sensitivity to apoptosis in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, we demonstrated that CRC cells would switch from an active proliferative to a slow-cycling state during fasting. Furthermore, metabolomics shows cell proliferation was decreased to survive nutrient stress in vivo, as evidenced by a low level of adenosine and deoxyadenosine monophosphate. CRC cells would decrease proliferation to achieve increased survival and relapse after chemotherapy. In addition, these fasting-induced quiescent cells were more prone to develop drug-tolerant persister (DTP) tumor cells postulated to be responsible for cancer relapse and metastasis. Then, UMI-mRNA sequencing uncovered the ferroptosis pathway as the pathway most influenced by fasting. Combining fasting with ferroptosis inducer treatment leads to tumor inhibition and eradication of quiescent cells by boosting autophagy. INTERPRETATION Our results suggest that ferroptosis could improve the antitumor activity of FMD + chemotherapy and highlight a potential therapeutic opportunity to avoid DTP cells-driven tumor relapse and therapy failure. FUNDING A full list of funding bodies can be found in the Acknowledgements section.
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- Xiaoxia Liu
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510655, China.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510655, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510655, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510655, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510655, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510655, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510655, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510655, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Guangdong Institute of Gastroenterology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510655, China.
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Feng X, Li Z, Guo W, Hu Y. The effects of traditional Chinese medicine and dietary compounds on digestive cancer immunotherapy and gut microbiota modulation: A review. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1087755. [PMID: 36845103 PMCID: PMC9945322 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1087755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Digestive tract-related cancers account for four of the top ten high-risk cancers worldwide. In recent years, cancer immunotherapy, which exploits the innate immune system to attack tumors, has led to a paradigm shifts in cancer treatment. Gut microbiota modification has been widely used to regulate cancer immunotherapy. Dietary compounds and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can alter the gut microbiota and its influence on toxic metabolite production, such as the effect of iprindole on lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and involvement in various metabolic pathways that are closely associated with immune reactions. Therefore, it is an effective strategy to explore new immunotherapies for gastrointestinal cancer to clarify the immunoregulatory effects of different dietary compounds/TCMs on intestinal microbiota. In this review, we have summarized recent progress regarding the effects of dietary compounds/TCMs on gut microbiota and their metabolites, as well as the relationship between digestive cancer immunotherapy and gut microbiota. We hope that this review will act as reference, providing a theoretical basis for the clinical immunotherapy of digestive cancer via gut microbiota modulation.
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- Xiaoli Feng
- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Weihong Guo, ; Yanfeng Hu,
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- Department of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China,*Correspondence: Weihong Guo, ; Yanfeng Hu,
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Yu M, Zhang S. Influenced tumor microenvironment and tumor immunity by amino acids. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1118448. [PMID: 36798123 PMCID: PMC9927402 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1118448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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It is widely accepted that tumors are a complex tissue composed of cancer cells, extracellular matrix, inflammatory cells, immune cells, and other cells. Deregulation of tumor microenvironment promotes tumor aggressiveness by sustaining cell growth, invasion, and survival from immune surveillance. The concepts that some dietary nutrients could change tumor microenvironment are extremely attractive. Many studies demonstrated that high-fat diet-induced obesity shaped metabolism to suppress anti-tumor immunity, but how amino acids changed the tumor microenvironment and impacted tumor immunity was still not totally understood. In fact, amino acid metabolism in different signaling pathways and their cross-talk shaped tumor immunity and therapy efficacy in cancer patients. Our review focused on mechanisms by which amino acid influenced tumor microenvironment, and found potential drug targets for immunotherapy in cancer.
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- Min Yu
- Department of Thoracic Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Sichuan, Chengdu, China,*Correspondence: Shuang Zhang,
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Kao KC, Vilbois S, Tsai CH, Ho PC. Metabolic communication in the tumour-immune microenvironment. Nat Cell Biol 2022; 24:1574-1583. [PMID: 36229606 DOI: 10.1038/s41556-022-01002-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The metabolically hostile tumour microenvironment imposes barriers to tumour-infiltrating immune cells and impedes durable clinical remission following immunotherapy. Metabolic communication between cancer cells and their neighbouring immune cells could determine the amplitude and type of immune responses, highlighting a potential involvement of metabolic crosstalk in immune surveillance and escape. In this Review, we explore tumour-immune metabolic crosstalk and discuss potential nutrient-limiting strategies that favour anti-tumour immune responses.
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- Kung-Chi Kao
- Department of Fundamental Oncology, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, University of Lausanne, Epalinges, Switzerland
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- Department of Fundamental Oncology, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.,Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, University of Lausanne, Epalinges, Switzerland
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- Graduate Institute of Life Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Fundamental Oncology, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland. .,Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, University of Lausanne, Epalinges, Switzerland.
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Boesch M, Baty F, Kowatsch T, Wolf D, Früh M, Brutsche MH. Call for a holistic framework for cancer immunotherapy. Cancer 2022; 128:3772-3774. [DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Lung Center Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen St. Gallen Switzerland
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- Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care University of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
- School of Medicine University of St. Gallen St. Gallen Switzerland
- Centre for Digital Health Interventions, Department of Technology, Management, and Economics ETH Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- Department of Internal Medicine V (Hematology and Oncology) and Comprehensive Cancer Center Innsbruck (CCCI) Medical University of Innsbruck Innsbruck Austria
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Hematology Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen St. Gallen Switzerland
- Department of Medical Oncology University Hospital Bern Bern Switzerland
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Vella V, De Francesco EM, Bonavita E, Lappano R, Belfiore A. IFN-I signaling in cancer: the connection with dysregulated Insulin/IGF axis. Trends Endocrinol Metab 2022; 33:569-586. [PMID: 35691786 DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2022.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Type I interferons (IFN-Is) are prototypical inflammatory cytokines produced in response to stress. IFN-Is have a critical role in antitumor immunity by driving the activation of leukocytes and favoring the elimination of malignant cells. However, IFN-I signaling in cancer, specifically in the tumor microenvironment (TME), can have opposing roles. Sustained IFN-I stimulation can promote immune exhaustion or enable tumor cell-intrinsic malignant features. Herein, we discuss the potential impact of the insulin/insulin-like growth factor system (I/IGFs) and of metabolic disorders in aberrant IFN-I signaling in cancer. We consider the possibility that targeting I/IGFs, especially in patients with cancer affected by metabolic disorders, contributes to an effective strategy to inhibit deleterious IFN-I signaling, thereby restoring sensitivity to various cancer therapies, including immunotherapy.
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- Veronica Vella
- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Garibaldi-Nesima Hospital, 95122 Catania, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Garibaldi-Nesima Hospital, 95122 Catania, Italy
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- IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Fondazione Humanitas per la Ricerca, Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Oncoimmunology, 20089 Rozzano, Italy; Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, The University of Manchester, Alderley Park SK10 4TG, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Garibaldi-Nesima Hospital, 95122 Catania, Italy.
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Jawarneh S, Talib WH. Combination of Ashwagandha Water Extract and Intermittent Fasting as a Therapy to Overcome Cisplatin Resistance in Breast Cancer: An in vitro and in vivo Study. Front Nutr 2022; 9:863619. [PMID: 35859750 PMCID: PMC9290527 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.863619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is considered a universal public health dilemma in women. Due to the high toxicity and low selectivity of conventional anticancer therapies, there is a growing trend of using plant-derived natural products in cancer prevention and therapy. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, WS) has been used in the Mediterranean region and Ayurvedic medicine for millennia as a functional food and a medicinal plant with anticancer activity. Besides, intermittent fasting (IF) has been engaged recently in cancer treatment. Hence, the combination of WS and IF provides possible solutions to treat cancer and reduce chemoresistance when combined with chemotherapy. In this study, WS root (WSR), IF, and cisplatin were tested on cisplatin-sensitive (EMT6/P) and cisplatin-resistant (EMT6/CPR) mouse mammary cell lines. The phytochemical content of the WSR extract was analyzed using liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis. Antiproliferative and apoptotic effects were assessed for WSR extract, cisplatin, and their combination in vitro using [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide] (MTT) and caspase-3 assays. An in vivo study was used to assess the effect of WSR extract, IF, cisplatin, and their combinations in mice inculcated with EMT6/P and EMT6/CPR cells. The safety profile was also investigated using liver enzymes and creatinine assays. In vitro, WSR extract and cisplatin had a synergistic effect in both cell lines. The same combination induced an apoptotic effect higher than the single treatment in both cell lines. In vivo, several combinations of WSR extract, IF, or cisplatin caused significant tumor size reduction and improved the cure rate in mice implanted with EMT6/P and EMT6/CPR cell lines. IF-treated groups showed a significant reduction in serum glucose and an elevation in β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) levels. In the safety profile, WSR extract, IF, and their combinations were safe. Overall, the combination of WSR extract and IF provides a promising solution for breast cancer treatment besides cisplatin by reducing the proliferation of cancer cells through induction of apoptosis. Moreover, they minimize cisplatin toxicity to the liver and kidney.
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Damato AR, Herzog ED. Circadian clock synchrony and chronotherapy opportunities in cancer treatment. Semin Cell Dev Biol 2022; 126:27-36. [PMID: 34362656 PMCID: PMC8810901 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2021.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Cell-autonomous, tissue-specific circadian rhythms in gene expression and cellular processes have been observed throughout the human body. Disruption of daily rhythms by mistimed exposure to light, food intake, or genetic mutation has been linked to cancer development. Some medications are also more effective at certain times of day. However, a limited number of clinical studies have examined daily rhythms in the patient or drug timing as treatment strategies. This review highlights advances and challenges in cancer biology as a function of time of day. Recent evidence for daily rhythms and their entrainment in tumors indicate that personalized medicine should include understanding and accounting for daily rhythms in cancer patients.
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- Anna R Damato
- Department of Biology, Washington University, Box 1137, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
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- Department of Biology, Washington University, Box 1137, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA.
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Intermittent Fasting in Cancer: a Role in Survivorship? Curr Nutr Rep 2022; 11:500-507. [DOI: 10.1007/s13668-022-00425-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Gähler A, Trufa DI, Chiriac MT, Tausche P, Hohenberger K, Brunst AK, Rauh M, Geppert CI, Rieker RJ, Krammer S, Leberle A, Neurath MF, Sirbu H, Hartmann A, Finotto S. Glucose-Restricted Diet Regulates the Tumor Immune Microenvironment and Prevents Tumor Growth in Lung Adenocarcinoma. Front Oncol 2022; 12:873293. [PMID: 35574343 PMCID: PMC9102798 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.873293] [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: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
BackgroundLung cancer is the second common cancer type in western countries and has a high mortality. During the development and progression of the tumor, the nutrients in its environment play a central role. The tumor cells depend crucially on glucose metabolism and uptake. Tumor cell metabolism is dominated by the Warburg effect, where tumor cells produce large amounts of lactate from pyruvate under aerobic conditions. We thus reasoned that, reducing carbohydrates in the diet might support anti-tumoral effects of current immunotherapy and additionally target tumor immune escape.ObjectivesThe link between reducing carbohydrates to improve current immunotherapy is not clear. We thus aimed at analyzing the effects of different glucose levels on the tumor development, progression and the anti-tumoral immune response.MethodsWe correlated the clinical parameters of our LUAD cohort with different metabolic markers. Additionally, we performed cell culture experiments with A549 tumor cell line under different glucose levels. Lastly, we investigated the effect of low and high carbohydrate diet in an experimental murine model of lung cancer on the tumor progression and different immune subsets.ResultsHere we found a positive correlation between the body mass index (BMI), blood glucose levels, reduced overall survival (OS) and the expression of Insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF1R) in the lung tumoral region of patients with lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Furthermore, increasing extracellular glucose induced IGF1R expression in A549 LUAD cells. Functional studies in a murine model of LUAD demonstrated that, glucose restricted diet resulted in decreased tumor load in vivo. This finding was associated with increased presence of lung infiltrating cytotoxic CD8+ T effector memory (TEM), tissue resident memory T (TRM) and natural killer cells as well as reduced IGFR mRNA expression, suggesting that glucose restriction regulates lung immunity in the tumor microenvironment.ConclusionsThese results indicate that, glucose restricted diet improves lung immune responses of the host and suppresses tumor growth in experimental lung adenocarcinoma. As glucose levels in LUAD patients were negatively correlated to postoperative survival rates, glucose-restricted diet emerges as therapeutic avenue for patients with LUAD.
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- Alexander Gähler
- Department of Molecular Pneumology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1 - Gastroenterology, Pneumology and Endocrinology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Pneumology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Pneumology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Pneumology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN (CCC ER-EMN), Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN (CCC ER-EMN), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Pneumology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Pneumology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine 1 - Gastroenterology, Pneumology and Endocrinology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN (CCC ER-EMN), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN (CCC ER-EMN), Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Pathology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN (CCC ER-EMN), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Pneumology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN (CCC ER-EMN), Erlangen, Germany
- *Correspondence: Susetta Finotto,
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Wu G, Dai Y, Yan Y, Zheng X, Zhang H, Li H, Chen W. The lactate receptor GPR81 mediates hepatic lipid metabolism and the therapeutic effect of metformin on experimental NAFLDs. Eur J Pharmacol 2022; 924:174959. [PMID: 35430208 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2022.174959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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The lactate receptor G protein-coupled receptor 81 (GPR81) has been recently implicated in lipolysis in adipose tissue. In this study, we accidently discovered the role of GPR81 in hepatic lipid metabolism. Data clearly showed that hepatic GPR81 was markedly up-regulated in fasted mice, whereas it was severely down-regulated in obese mice. Genetic deficiency of GPR81 impaired ketogenic response, enhanced hepatic lipid accumulation, and exacerbated hepatosteatosis under acute fasting conditions. Mechanically, we demonstrated that hepatic GPR81 might function as a modulator of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α (PGC-1α), activate the downsream transcription of liver carnitine o-palmitoyltransferase 1(L-CPT1), and thereby control the influx of fatty acids into mitochondria for β-oxidation. Importantly, metformin improved experimental nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLDs) in a GPR81-dependent manner. Collectively, GPR81 was critical for hepatic lipid homeostasis and activation of hepatic GPR81 might represent a promising strategy for the treatment of obesity and its associated metabolic disorders.
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- Guanglu Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China; National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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Wang Y, Zheng XD, Zhu GQ, Li N, Zhou CW, Yang C, Zeng MS. Crosstalk Between Metabolism and Immune Activity Reveals Four Subtypes With Therapeutic Implications in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma. Front Immunol 2022; 13:861328. [PMID: 35479084 PMCID: PMC9035905 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.861328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is characterized by metabolic dysregulation and distinct immunological signatures. The interplay between metabolic and immune processes in the tumor microenvironment (TME) causes the complexity and heterogeneity of immunotherapy responses observed during ccRCC treatment. Herein, we initially identified two distinct metabolic subtypes (C1 and C2 subtypes) and immune subtypes (I1 and I2 subtypes) based on the occurrence of differentially expressed metabolism-related prognostic genes and immune-related components. Notably, we observed that immune regulators with upregulated expression actively participated in multiple metabolic pathways. Therefore, we further delineated four immunometabolism-based ccRCC subtypes (M1, M2, M3, and M4 subtypes) according to the results of the above classification. Generally, we found that high metabolic activity could suppress immune infiltration. Immunometabolism subtype classification was associated with immunotherapy response, with patients possessing the immune-inflamed, metabolic-desert subtype (M3 subtype) that benefits the most from immunotherapy. Moreover, differences in the shifts in the immunometabolism subtype after immunotherapy were observed in the responder and non-responder groups, with patients from the responder group transferring to subtypes with immune-inflamed characteristics and less active metabolic activity (M3 or M4 subtype). Immunometabolism subtypes could also serve as biomarkers for predicting immunotherapy response. To decipher the genomic and epigenomic features of the four subtypes, we analyzed multiomics data, including miRNA expression, DNA methylation status, copy number variations occurrence, and somatic mutation profiles. Patients with the M2 subtype possessed the highest VHL gene mutation rates and were more likely to be sensitive to sunitinib therapy. Moreover, we developed non-invasive radiomic models to reveal the status of immune activity and metabolism. In addition, we constructed a radiomic prognostic score (PRS) for predicting ccRCC survival based on the seven radiomic features. PRS was further demonstrated to be closely linked to immunometabolism subtype classification, immune score, and tumor mutation burden. The prognostic value of the PRS and the association of the PRS with immune activity and metabolism were validated in our cohort. Overall, our study established four immunometabolism subtypes, thereby revealing the crosstalk between immune and metabolic activities and providing new insights into personal therapy selection.
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- Yi Wang
- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
- Department of Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
- Department of Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Liver Surgery and Transplantation, Liver Cancer Institute, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
- Department of Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
- Department of Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
- Department of Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Meng-Su Zeng, ; Chun Yang,
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
- Department of Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Meng-Su Zeng, ; Chun Yang,
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Peng Z, Wangmu T, Li L, Han G, Huang D, Yi P. Combination of berberine and low glucose inhibits gastric cancer through the PP2A/GSK3β/MCL-1 signaling pathway. Eur J Pharmacol 2022; 922:174918. [PMID: 35341784 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2022.174918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Intermittent fasting as an adjuvant therapy in clinical practice is an emerging treatment modality to target tumor growth by reducing glucose utilization. Berberine, an alkaloid extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine Coptidis Rhizoma, has been shown to be a safe and effective antitumor agent in several cancers. Hence, the purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of the combination of berberine and low glucose on gastric cancer. Our results showed that the combination of berberine and low glucose effectively inhibited cell viability, promoted apoptosis, and reduced the migration ability of MGC803 cells. In addition, the combination was shown to activate the PP2A/GSK3β signaling axis, leading to the downregulation of the downstream pro-survival protein MCL-1, which leads to the death of gastric cancer cells. In addition, the inhibitor of GSK3β partially reversed the effect of this combination on MGC803 cells. In vivo experiments demonstrated that berberine effectively impaired the growth of xenograft tumors, when administered during intermittent fasting (hypoglycemic conditions), and was well tolerated by nude mice without the occurrence of any adverse effects. Based on these results, we conclude that the berberine/low-glucose combination can inhibit the growth of gastric cancer through the PP2A/GSK3β/MCL-1 signaling pathway. Accordingly, this combination of drugs and lifestyle may become a new type of safe and effective anti-cancer therapy.
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- Ze Peng
- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
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Short-Term Fasting Synergizes with Solid Cancer Therapy by Boosting Antitumor Immunity. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14061390. [PMID: 35326541 PMCID: PMC8946179 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14061390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Stimulating our body’s own immune response to fight cancer is important for the success of cancer treatment in general. To further improve current cancer therapy, preclinical research shows that short-term fasting diets enhance cancer therapy efficacy, such as chemotherapy. Short-term fasting diets are low-caloric and low in protein for 3–5 days; they are usually done every couple of weeks. This review summarizes preclinical and clinical evidence of fasting diets synergizing with cancer therapy by boosting antitumor immunity. Abstract Short-term fasting (STF), using a low caloric, low protein fasting mimicking diet (FMD), appears to be a promising strategy to enhance chemotherapy-based cancer efficacy, while potentially alleviating toxicity. Preclinical results suggest that enhanced tumor immunity and decreased growth signaling, via lowering of circulating insulin and insulin growth factor 1 (IGF-1) levels form the potential underlying mechanisms. STF may boost anti-tumor responses by promoting tumor immunogenicity and decreasing local immunosuppression. These findings warrant further studies focused on the combination of STF, not only with chemotherapy, but also with immunotherapy to evaluate the full range of benefits of STF in cancer treatment. Here, we delineate the underlying anticancer mechanisms of fasting. We summarize preclinical evidence of STF boosting antitumor immunity and alleviating immunosuppression, as well as the clinical findings reporting the immunomodulatory effects of STF during various cancer treatments, including immunotherapy.
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Traditional therapies and their moderation. Cancer 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-91904-3.00015-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Leite TC, Watters RJ, Weiss KR, Intini G. Avenues of research in dietary interventions to target tumor metabolism in osteosarcoma. J Transl Med 2021; 19:450. [PMID: 34715874 PMCID: PMC8555297 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-021-03122-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most frequent primary bone cancer, affecting mostly children and adolescents. Although much progress has been made throughout the years towards treating primary OS, the 5-year survival rate for metastatic OS has remained at only 20% for the last 30 years. Therefore, more efficient treatments are needed. Recent studies have shown that tumor metabolism displays a unique behavior, and plays important roles in tumor growth and metastasis, making it an attractive potential target for novel therapies. While normal cells typically fuel the oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) pathway with the products of glycolysis, cancer cells acquire a plastic metabolism, uncoupling these two pathways. This allows them to obtain building blocks for proliferation from glycolytic intermediates and ATP from OXPHOS. One way to target the metabolism of cancer cells is through dietary interventions. However, while some diets have shown anticancer effects against certain tumor types in preclinical studies, as of yet none have been tested to treat OS. Here we review the features of tumor metabolism, in general and about OS, and propose avenues of research in dietary intervention, discussing strategies that could potentially be effective to target OS metabolism.
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- Taiana Campos Leite
- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Center for Craniofacial Regeneration, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Department of Pharmacology & Chemical Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
- Center for Craniofacial Regeneration, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
- Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
- Department of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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Fu C, Lu Y, Zhang Y, Yu M, Ma S, Lyu S. Intermittent fasting suppressed splenic CD205+ G-MDSC accumulation in a murine breast cancer model by attenuating cell trafficking and inducing apoptosis. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:5517-5526. [PMID: 34646521 PMCID: PMC8498071 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.2510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Immune-based interventions are the most promising approach for new cancer treatments to achieve long-term cancer-free survival. However, the expansion of myeloid-derived suppression cells (MDSCs) attenuates the therapeutic potential of immunotherapy. We recently showed that CD205+ granulocytic MDSCs (G-MDSCs), but not T cells, are sensitive to glucose deficiency. Intermittent fasting (IF) may inhibit the growth of malignant cells by reducing serum glucose levels, but little is known regarding the influence of IF on MDSC expansion. Herein, we observed that IF selectively inhibited splenic accumulation of CD205+ G-MDSCs in a 4T1 and 4T07 transplant murine breast cancer model. The efficiency of IF in suppressing tumor growth was comparable to that of docetaxel. Further examination revealed that CXCR4 expression was concentrated in CD205+ subsets of tumor-induced G-MDSCs. Downregulation of CXCR4 correlated with a reduction in CD205+ G-MDSC trafficking from bone marrow to the spleen under IF treatment. In addition, ex vivo culture assays showed that glucose deficiency and 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2DG) treatment selectively induced massive death of splenic CD205+ G-MDSCs. Interestingly, 2DG emulated the phenomena of IF selectively suppressing the accumulation of CD205+ G-MDSCs in the spleen, upregulating cleaved caspase 3 in the tumor, downregulating Ki67 in the lung, and retarding the growth of transplanted 4T1 and 4T07 murine breast tumors. These findings suggest that IF inhibited cell trafficking through the downregulation of CXCR4 and induced apoptosis by altering glucose metabolism; this, suppressed the accumulation of tumor-induced splenic CD205+ G-MDSCs and in turn enhanced antitumor immunity.
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- Chenghao Fu
- College of Food ScienceShenyang Agricultural UniversityShenyangChina
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- College of Bioscience and BiotechnologyShenyang Agricultural UniversityShenyangChina
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary MedicineShenyang Agricultural UniversityShenyangChina
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- College of Bioscience and BiotechnologyShenyang Agricultural UniversityShenyangChina
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- College of Bioscience and BiotechnologyShenyang Agricultural UniversityShenyangChina
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- College of Bioscience and BiotechnologyShenyang Agricultural UniversityShenyangChina
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Luo L, Qin B, Jiang M, Xie L, Luo Z, Guo X, Zhang J, Li X, Zhu C, Du Y, Peng L, You J. Regulating immune memory and reversing tumor thermotolerance through a step-by-step starving-photothermal therapy. J Nanobiotechnology 2021; 19:297. [PMID: 34593005 PMCID: PMC8482573 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01011-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a highly effective treatment for solid tumors and can induce long-term immune memory worked like an in situ vaccine. Nevertheless, PTT inevitably encounters photothermal resistance of tumor cells, which hinders therapeutic effect or even leads to tumor recurrence. Naïve CD8+ T cells are mainly metabolized by oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), followed by aerobic glycolysis after activation. And the differentiate of effector CD8+ T cell (CD8+ Teff) into central memory CD8+ T cell (CD8+ TCM) depends on fatty acid oxidation (FAO) to meet their metabolic requirements, which is regulated by adenosine monophosphate activated protein kinase (AMPK). In addition, the tumor microenvironment (TME) is severely immunosuppressive, conferring additional protection against the host immune response mediated by PTT. Methods Metformin (Met) down-regulates NADH/NADPH, promotes the FAO of CD8+ T cells by activating AMPK, increases the number of CD8+ TCM, which boosts the long-term immune memory of tumor-bearing mice treated with PTT. Here, a kind of PLGA microspheres co-encapsulated hollow gold nanoshells and Met (HAuNS-Met@MS) was constructed to inhibit the tumor progress. 2-Deoxyglucose (2DG), a glycolysis inhibitor for cancer starving therapy, can cause energy loss of tumor cells, reduce the heat stress response of tumor cell, and reverse its photothermal resistance. Moreover, 2DG prevents N-glycosylation of proteins that cause endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS), further synergistically enhance PTT-induced tumor immunogenic cell death (ICD), and improve the effect of immunotherapy. So 2DG was also introduced and optimized here to solve the metabolic competition among tumor cells and immune cells in the TME. Results We utilized mild PTT effect of HAuNS to propose an in situ vaccine strategy based on the tumor itself. By targeting the metabolism of TME with different administration strategy of 2DG and perdurable action of Met, the thermotolerance of tumor cells was reversed, more CD8+ TCMs were produced and more effective anti-tumor was presented in this study. Conclusion The Step-by-Step starving-photothermal therapy could not only reverse the tumor thermotolerance, but also enhance the ICD and produce more CD8+ TCM during the treatment. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-021-01011-2.
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- Lihua Luo
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Respiratory Disease, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, Hangzhou, 310058, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China.
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Ciou TY, Korupalli C, Chou TH, Hsiao CH, Getachew G, Bela S, Chang JY. Biomimetic Nanoreactor for Cancer Eradication via Win-Win Cooperation between Starvation/Photo/Chemodynamic Therapies. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:5650-5660. [PMID: 35006729 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Combining phototherapy with the cancer cell metabolic pathway altering strategies, that is, glucose starvation, would be a promising approach to accomplish high curative efficiency of cancer treatment. Accordingly, herein, we sought to construct a multifunctional biomimetic hybrid nanoreactor by fastening nanozyme AuNPs (glucose oxidase activity) and PtNPs (catalase and peroxidase activity) and photosensitizer Indocyanine green (ICG) onto the polydopamine (PDA) surface (ICG/Au/Pt@PDA-PEG) to attain superior cancer cell killing efficiency though win-win cooperation between starvation therapy, phototherapy, and chemodynamic therapy. The as-synthesized ICG/Au/Pt@PDA-PEG has shown excellent light-to-heat conversion (photothermal therapy) and reactive oxygen species generation (photodynamic therapy) properties upon laser irradiation and also red-shifted ICG absorption (from 780 to 800 nm) and enhanced its photostability. Further, the ICG/Au/Pt@PDA-PEG NRs have reduced the solution glucose concentration and slightly increased solution oxygen levels and also enhanced 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbenzidine oxidation in the presence of glucose through a cascade of enzymatic activities. The in vitro results demonstrated that the ICG/Au/Pt@PDA-PEG NRs have superior therapeutic efficacy against cancer cells via the cooperative effect between starvation/photo/chemodynamic therapies and not much toxicity to normal cells.
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- Ting-Yi Ciou
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan, Republic of China.,Taiwan Building Technology Center, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Szczyrek M, Bitkowska P, Chunowski P, Czuchryta P, Krawczyk P, Milanowski J. Diet, Microbiome, and Cancer Immunotherapy-A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients 2021; 13:2217. [PMID: 34203292 PMCID: PMC8308287 DOI: 10.3390/nu13072217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The immune system plays a key role in cancer suppression. Immunotherapy is widely used as a treatment method in patients with various types of cancer. Immune checkpoint blockade using antibodies, such as anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, and anti-CTLA-4, is currently gaining popularity. A systematic literature search was executed, and all available data was summarized. This review shows that specific dietary patterns (such as, e.g., animal-based, vegetarian, or Mediterranean diet) alter the gut microbiome's composition. An appropriate intestinal microbiota structure might modulate the function of human immune system, which affects the bodily anti-cancer response. This paper shows also that specific bacteria species inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract can have a beneficial influence on the efficacy of immunotherapy. Antibiotics weaken gut bacteria and worsen the immune checkpoint blockers' efficacy, whereas a faecal microbiota transplant or probiotics supplementation may help restore bacterial balance in the intestine. Other factors (like vitamins, glucose, or BMI) change the cancer treatment response, as well. This review demonstrates that there is a strong association between one's diet, gut microbiome composition, and the outcome of immunotherapy. However, further investigation on this subject is required.
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- Michał Szczyrek
- Department of Pneumology, Oncology and Allergology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (P.B.); (P.C.); (P.C.); (P.K.); (J.M.)
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Micaily I, Hackbart H, Butryn M, Abu-Khalaf MM. Obesity in early onset breast cancer in African American patients. Breast J 2021; 27:603-607. [PMID: 34117672 DOI: 10.1111/tbj.14258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Obesity is a modifiable risk factor in breast cancer patients and is predictive of disease outcomes in early-onset breast cancer survivors. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current evidence in the association between early-onset breast cancer and obesity, specifically in African-American women. Reviewing the molecular mechanisms and social determinants of disease in this population can provide a foundation for future interventions in prevention, detection, and treatment aiming at improving outcomes for young breast cancer patients.
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- Ida Micaily
- Department of Medical Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Psychology and Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Duregon E, Pomatto-Watson LCDD, Bernier M, Price NL, de Cabo R. Intermittent fasting: from calories to time restriction. GeroScience 2021; 43:1083-1092. [PMID: 33686571 PMCID: PMC8190218 DOI: 10.1007/s11357-021-00335-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The global human population has recently experienced an increase in life expectancy with a mounting concern about the steady rise in the incidence of age-associated chronic diseases and socio-economic burden. Calorie restriction (CR), the reduction of energy intake without malnutrition, is a dietary manipulation that can increase health and longevity in most model organisms. However, the practice of CR in day-to-day life is a challenging long-term goal for human intervention. Recently, daily fasting length and periodicity have emerged as potential drivers behind CR's beneficial health effects. Numerous strategies and eating patterns have been successfully developed to recapitulate many of CR's benefits without its austerity. These novel feeding protocols range from shortened meal timing designed to interact with our circadian system (e.g., daily time-restricted feeding) to more extended fasting regimens known as intermittent fasting. Here, we provide a glimpse of the current status of knowledge on different strategies to reap the benefits of CR on metabolic health in murine models and in humans, without the rigor of continuous reduction in caloric intake as presented at the USU State of the Science Symposium.
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- Eleonora Duregon
- Translational Gerontology Branch, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MD, 21224, USA
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- Translational Gerontology Branch, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MD, 21224, USA
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- Translational Gerontology Branch, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MD, 21224, USA
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- Translational Gerontology Branch, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MD, 21224, USA
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- Translational Gerontology Branch, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MD, 21224, USA.
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Traba J, Sack MN, Waldmann TA, Anton OM. Immunometabolism at the Nexus of Cancer Therapeutic Efficacy and Resistance. Front Immunol 2021; 12:657293. [PMID: 34079545 PMCID: PMC8166297 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.657293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Constitutive activity of the immune surveillance system detects and kills cancerous cells, although many cancers have developed strategies to avoid detection and to resist their destruction. Cancer immunotherapy entails the manipulation of components of the endogenous immune system as targeted approaches to control and destroy cancer cells. Since one of the major limitations for the antitumor activity of immune cells is the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME), boosting the immune system to overcome the inhibition provided by the TME is a critical component of oncotherapeutics. In this article, we discuss the main effects of the TME on the metabolism and function of immune cells, and review emerging strategies to potentiate immune cell metabolism to promote antitumor effects either as monotherapeutics or in combination with conventional chemotherapy to optimize cancer management.
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- Javier Traba
- Departamento de Biología Molecular, Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas-Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (CSIC-UAM), Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Branch, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Lymphoid Malignancies Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Lymphoid Malignancies Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD, United States
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Diet-Induced Obesity Impairs Outcomes and Induces Multi-Factorial Deficiencies in Effector T Cell Responses Following Anti-CTLA-4 Combinatorial Immunotherapy in Renal Tumor-Bearing Mice. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13102295. [PMID: 34064933 PMCID: PMC8151089 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13102295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Immunotherapy use has become standard for many patients with advanced kidney cancer; unfortunately, <50% of patients experience durable responses. Mounting evidence suggests that modifiable factors, such as diet and obesity, impact immunotherapy outcomes. Obesity, a major U.S. health epidemic, blunts anti-tumor immunity and promotes tumor growth in multiple preclinical models. However, the full biological impact of obesity on the T cell responses needed to achieve positive immunotherapy outcomes remains unclear. Here, we studied the effects of obesity on T cell responses following combinatorial immunotherapy in a mouse model of kidney cancer. We found that obesity is associated with blunted effector T cell responses, resulting in diminished immunotherapy outcomes. This therapy produces sustained T cell responses and robust tumor control in obese-resistant mice fed the same high-fat diet. Finding ways to amplify T cell responses within renal tumors from hosts with obesity will be critical for achieving optimal immunotherapy outcomes. Abstract Associations between modifiable factors and the efficacy of cancer immunotherapies remain uncertain. We found previously that diet-induced obesity (DIO) reduces the efficacy of an immunotherapy consisting of adenovirus-encoded TRAIL plus CpG oligonucleotide (AdT/CpG) in mice with renal tumors. To eliminate confounding effects of diet and determine whether outcomes could be improved in DIO mice, we evaluated AdT/CpG combined with anti-CTLA-4 in diet-matched, obese-resistant (OB-RES) versus DIO tumor-bearing mice. Therapy-treated OB-RES mice displayed effective renal tumor control and sustained CD4+ and CD8+ T cell responses. In contrast, therapy-treated DIO mice exhibited progressive tumor outgrowth and blunted T cell responses, characterized by reduced intratumoral frequencies of IFNγ+ CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. Weak effector T cell responses in therapy-treated DIO mice were accompanied by low intratumoral concentrations of the T cell chemoattractant CCL5, heightened concentrations of pro-tumorigenic GM-CSF, and impaired proliferative capacity of CD44+CD8+ T cells in tumor-draining lymph nodes. Our findings demonstrate that in lean mice with renal tumors, combining in situ T cell priming upstream of anti-CTLA-4 enhances outcomes versus anti-CTLA-4 alone. However, host obesity is associated with heightened immunotherapy resistance, characterized by multi-factorial deficiencies in effector CD4+ and CD8+ T cell responses that extend beyond the tumor microenvironment.
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Metabolic Classification and Intervention Opportunities for Tumor Energy Dysfunction. Metabolites 2021; 11:metabo11050264. [PMID: 33922558 PMCID: PMC8146396 DOI: 10.3390/metabo11050264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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A comprehensive view of cell metabolism provides a new vision of cancer, conceptualized as tissue with cellular-altered metabolism and energetic dysfunction, which can shed light on pathophysiological mechanisms. Cancer is now considered a heterogeneous ecosystem, formed by tumor cells and the microenvironment, which is molecularly, phenotypically, and metabolically reprogrammable. A wealth of evidence confirms metabolic reprogramming activity as the minimum common denominator of cancer, grouping together a wide variety of aberrations that can affect any of the different metabolic pathways involved in cell physiology. This forms the basis for a new proposed classification of cancer according to the altered metabolic pathway(s) and degree of energy dysfunction. Enhanced understanding of the metabolic reprogramming pathways of fatty acids, amino acids, carbohydrates, hypoxia, and acidosis can bring about new therapeutic intervention possibilities from a metabolic perspective of cancer.
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Wilhelm C, Surendar J, Karagiannis F. Enemy or ally? Fasting as an essential regulator of immune responses. Trends Immunol 2021; 42:389-400. [PMID: 33865714 DOI: 10.1016/j.it.2021.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Nutrition is essential for supplying an organism with sufficient energy to maintain its bodily functions. Apart from serving as an energy supply, the immunomodulatory effects of diet are emerging as a central aspect of human health. The latest evidence suggests that dietary restriction may play an important regulatory role by influencing the activation and effector functions of immune cells. However, depending on the context, nutrient restriction may have both pathogenic and beneficial effects. Here, we discuss the diverse roles of fasting programs, including ketogenesis in infection and chronic inflammation, aiming to clarify their detrimental and/or beneficial effects. Understanding these differences may help identify conditions under which dietary interventions might serve as putative effective approaches to treat various diseases.
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- Christoph Wilhelm
- Immunopathology Unit, Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany.
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- Immunopathology Unit, Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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- Immunopathology Unit, Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, University of Bonn, 53127 Bonn, Germany
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Zhao X, Yang J, Huang R, Guo M, Zhou Y, Xu L. The role and its mechanism of intermittent fasting in tumors: friend or foe? Cancer Biol Med 2021; 18:63-73. [PMID: 33628585 PMCID: PMC7877171 DOI: 10.20892/j.issn.2095-3941.2020.0250] [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: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Intermittent fasting (IF) is becoming a prevailing topic worldwide, as it can cause changes in the body’s energy metabolism processes, improve health, and affect the progression of many diseases, particularly in the circumstance of oncology. Recent research has shown that IF can alter the energy metabolism of tumor cells, thereby inhibiting tumor growth and improving antitumor immune responses. Furthermore, IF can increase cancer sensitivity to chemotherapy and radiotherapy and reduce the side effects of these traditional anticancer treatments. IF is therefore emerging as a promising approach to clinical cancer treatment. However, the balance between long-term benefits of IF compared with the harm from insufficient caloric intake is not well understood. In this article, we review the role of IF in tumorigenesis and tumor therapy, and discuss some scientific problems that remain to be clarified, which might provide some assistance in the application of IF in clinical tumor therapy.
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- Xu Zhao
- Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy & Base for Talents in Biotherapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi 563000, China.,Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy & Base for Talents in Biotherapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi 563000, China.,Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy & Base for Talents in Biotherapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi 563000, China.,Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy & Base for Talents in Biotherapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi 563000, China.,Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy & Base for Talents in Biotherapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi 563000, China
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- Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy & Base for Talents in Biotherapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi 563000, China.,Department of Immunology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China
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Deligiorgi MV, Liapi C, Trafalis DT. How Far Are We from Prescribing Fasting as Anticancer Medicine? Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21239175. [PMID: 33271979 PMCID: PMC7730661 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21239175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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(1) Background: the present review provides a comprehensive and up-to date overview of the potential exploitation of fasting as an anticancer strategy. The rationale for this concept is that fasting elicits a differential stress response in the setting of unfavorable conditions, empowering the survival of normal cells, while killing cancer cells. (2) Methods: the present narrative review presents the basic aspects of the hormonal, molecular, and cellular response to fasting, focusing on the interrelationship of fasting with oxidative stress. It also presents nonclinical and clinical evidence concerning the implementation of fasting as adjuvant to chemotherapy, highlighting current challenges and future perspectives. (3) Results: there is ample nonclinical evidence indicating that fasting can mitigate the toxicity of chemotherapy and/or increase the efficacy of chemotherapy. The relevant clinical research is encouraging, albeit still in its infancy. The path forward for implementing fasting in oncology is a personalized approach, entailing counteraction of current challenges, including: (i) patient selection; (ii) fasting patterns; (iii) timeline of fasting and refeeding; (iv) validation of biomarkers for assessment of fasting; and (v) establishment of protocols for patients’ monitoring. (4) Conclusion: prescribing fasting as anticancer medicine may not be far away if large randomized clinical trials consolidate its safety and efficacy.
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Naik A, Decock J. Lactate Metabolism and Immune Modulation in Breast Cancer: A Focused Review on Triple Negative Breast Tumors. Front Oncol 2020; 10:598626. [PMID: 33324565 PMCID: PMC7725706 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.598626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype of breast cancer associated with poor prognosis, early recurrence, and the lack of durable chemotherapy responses and specific targeted treatments. The recent FDA approval for immune checkpoint inhibition in combination with nab-paclitaxel for the treatment of metastatic TNBC created opportunity to advocate for immunotherapy in TNBC patients. However, improving the current low response rates is vital. Most cancers, including TNBC tumors, display metabolic plasticity and undergo reprogramming into highly glycolytic tumors through the Warburg effect. Consequently, accumulation of the metabolic byproduct lactate and extracellular acidification is often observed in several solid tumors, thereby exacerbating tumor cell proliferation, metastasis, and angiogenesis. In this review, we focus on the role of lactate acidosis in the microenvironment of glycolytic breast tumors as a major driver for immune evasion with a special emphasis on TNBCs. In particular, we will discuss the role of lactate regulators such as glucose transporters, lactate dehydrogenases, and lactate transporters in modulating immune functionality and checkpoint expression in numerous immune cell types. This review aims to spark discussion on interventions targeting lactate acidosis in combination with immunotherapy to provide an effective means of improving response to immune checkpoint inhibitors in TNBC, in addition to highlighting challenges that may arise from TNBC tumor heterogeneity.
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- Adviti Naik
- Cancer Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar Foundation (QF), Doha, Qatar
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- Cancer Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar Foundation (QF), Doha, Qatar
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Marchesi F, Vignali D, Manini B, Rigamonti A, Monti P. Manipulation of Glucose Availability to Boost Cancer Immunotherapies. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12102940. [PMID: 33053779 PMCID: PMC7650629 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12102940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2020] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The orchestration of T cell responses is intimately linked to the execution of metabolic processes, both in homeostasis and disease. In cancer tissues, metabolic alterations that characterize malignant transformation profoundly affect the composition of the immune microenvironment and the accomplishment of an effective anti-tumor response. The growing understanding of the metabolic regulation of immune cell function has shed light on the possibility to manipulate metabolic pathways as a strategy to improve T cell function in cancer. Among others, glucose metabolism through the glycolytic pathway is central in shaping T cell responses and emerges as an ideal target to improve cancer immunotherapy. However, metabolic manipulation requires a deep level of control over side-effects and development of biomarkers of response. Here, we summarize the metabolic control of T cell function and focus on the implications of metabolic manipulation for the design of immunotherapeutic strategies. Integrating our understanding of T cell function and metabolism will hopefully foster the forthcoming development of more effective immunotherapeutic strategies.
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- Federica Marchesi
- Center-IRCCS, Department of Immunology and Inflammation, Humanitas Clinical and Research, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy; (F.M.); (A.R.)
- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- San Raffaele Diabetes Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, 20131 Milan, Italy; (D.V.); (B.M.)
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- San Raffaele Diabetes Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, 20131 Milan, Italy; (D.V.); (B.M.)
- San Raffaele Vita Salute University, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Center-IRCCS, Department of Immunology and Inflammation, Humanitas Clinical and Research, Rozzano, 20089 Milan, Italy; (F.M.); (A.R.)
- Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- San Raffaele Diabetes Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, 20131 Milan, Italy; (D.V.); (B.M.)
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The Antidiabetic Agent Acarbose Improves Anti-PD-1 and Rapamycin Efficacy in Preclinical Renal Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12102872. [PMID: 33036247 PMCID: PMC7601245 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12102872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Although immune-stimulatory and targeted therapies benefit many patients with metastatic kidney cancer, a sizeable proportion of patients fail to respond. Recent studies in mice demonstrate that nutrient-limiting dietary interventions can improve responses to chemotherapy. However, these studies did not investigate effects on metastasis, and the impact of these interventions on the response to immunotherapy or targeted therapies in kidney cancer is unknown. We therefore studied the effects of a glucose-limiting drug called acarbose, which is used to treat type 2 diabetes, in a spontaneously-metastasizing mouse model of kidney cancer. We found that acarbose slowed kidney cancer growth and promoted protective immune responses. In combination with either an immunotherapy or a targeted therapy used clinically to treat kidney cancer, acarbose led to improved treatment outcomes and reduced lung metastases. Our findings contribute to the emerging idea of using nutrition-based interventions to enhance responses to cancer treatments. Abstract Although immune checkpoint inhibitors and targeted therapeutics have changed the landscape of treatment for renal cell carcinoma (RCC), most patients do not experience significant clinical benefits. Emerging preclinical studies report that nutrition-based interventions and glucose-regulating agents can improve therapeutic efficacy. However, the impact of such agents on therapeutic efficacy in metastatic kidney cancer remains unclear. Here, we examined acarbose, an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor and antidiabetic agent, in a preclinical model of metastatic kidney cancer. We found that acarbose blunted postprandial blood glucose elevations in lean, nondiabetic mice and impeded the growth of orthotopic renal tumors, an outcome that was reversed by exogenous glucose administration. Delayed renal tumor outgrowth in mice on acarbose occurred in a CD8 T cell-dependent manner. Tumors from these mice exhibited increased frequencies of CD8 T cells that retained production of IFNγ, TNFα, perforin, and granzyme B. Combining acarbose with either anti-PD-1 or the mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor, rapamycin, significantly reduced lung metastases relative to control mice on the same therapies. Our findings in mice suggest that combining acarbose with current RCC therapeutics may improve outcomes, warranting further study to determine whether acarbose can achieve similar responses in advanced RCC patients in a safe and likely cost-effective manner.
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Turbitt WJ, Orlandella RM, Gibson JT, Peterson CM, Norian LA. Therapeutic Time-restricted Feeding Reduces Renal Tumor Bioluminescence in Mice but Fails to Improve Anti-CTLA-4 Efficacy. Anticancer Res 2020; 40:5445-5456. [PMID: 32988866 PMCID: PMC7957951 DOI: 10.21873/anticanres.14555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Dietary interventions like time-restricted feeding (TRF) show promising anti-cancer properties. We examined whether therapeutic TRF alone or combined with immunotherapy would diminish renal tumor growth in mice of varying body weights. MATERIALS AND METHODS Young (7 week) chow-fed or older (27 week) high-fat diet (HFD)-fed BALB/c mice were orthotopically injected with renal tumor cells expressing luciferase. After tumor establishment, mice were randomized to ad libitum feeding or TRF +/- anti-CTLA-4. Body composition, tumor viability and growth, and immune responses were quantified. RESULTS TRF alone reduced renal tumor bioluminescence in older HFD-fed, but not young chow-fed mice. In the latter, TRF mitigated tumor-induced loss of lean- and fat-mass. However, TRF did not alter excised renal tumor weights or intratumoral immune responses and failed to improve anti-CTLA-4 outcomes in any mice. CONCLUSION Therapeutic TRF exhibits modest anti-cancer properties but fails to improve anti-CTLA-4 immune checkpoint blockade in murine renal cancer.
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- William J Turbitt
- Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A
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- Graduate Biomedical Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A
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- Graduate Biomedical Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A
- Nutrition Obesity Research Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A.
- Nutrition Obesity Research Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A
- O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, U.S.A
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Xu Y, Rogers CJ. Impact of physical activity and energy restriction on immune regulation of cancer. Transl Cancer Res 2020; 9:5700-5731. [PMID: 35117934 PMCID: PMC8798226 DOI: 10.21037/tcr.2020.03.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Cancer is a major public health issue worldwide. Lifestyle factors, such as body weight and physical activity (PA), significantly impact cancer risk and progression. There is strong evidence that PA reduces and obesity increases risk and mortality from numerous cancer types. Energy restriction (ER) in non-obese hosts significantly reduces tumor incidence in a variety of preclinical models, and reduces body weight and cardiometabolic risk factors in humans. Emerging data suggest that PA- and ER-induced changes in inflammatory and immune mediators may contribute to the cancer prevention effects of these interventions. A systematic literature search was conducted to identify studies that evaluated the impact of PA and ER on tumor and immune outcomes in humans and animal models. A total of 97 eligible studies were identified (68 studies reporting PA interventions and 30 studies reporting ER interventions). Thirty-one studies investigated the effect of PA on cancer immune outcomes using preclinical cancer models of breast (n=17, 55%), gastrointestinal (n=6, 19%), melanoma (n=4, 13%), and several other cancer types (n=4, 13%). Despite the heterogeneity in study designs, the majority of studies (n=23, 74%) reported positive effects of PA on tumor outcomes. Thirty-seven clinical studies investigated the effect of PA on cancer immune outcomes. None reported tumor outcomes, thus only immune outcomes were evaluated in these studies. PA studies were conducted in patients with breast (n=22, 59%), gastrointestinal (n=5, 14%), prostate (n=2, 5%), esophageal (n=1, 3%), lung (n=1, 3%) cancer, leukemia (n=1, 3%), or mixed cancer types (n=5, 14%). Twenty-two studies investigated the effect of ER interventions on cancer immune outcomes using preclinical cancer models including breast (n=5, 23%), gastrointestinal (n=5, 23%), lung (n=2, 9%), liver (n=2, 9%), pancreatic (n=2, 9%), and several other cancer types (n=6, 27%). Positive effects of ER on tumor outcomes were reported in 21 of 22 studies. Six clinical studies investigated the effect of ER (in combination with PA) on tumor immune outcomes in cancer patients with overweight or obesity. Five were conducted in breast cancer patients, and one recruited patients of a mix of cancer types. A wide range of immunological parameters including immune cell phenotype and function, cytokines, and other immune and inflammatory markers were assessed in multiple tissue compartments (blood, spleen, lymph nodes and tumor) in the included studies. Results from preclinical and clinical studies suggest that both PA and ER exert heterogeneous effects on circulating factors and systemic immune responses. PA + ER alters the gene expression profile and immune infiltrates in the tumor which may result in a reduction in immune suppressive factors. However, additional studies are needed to better understand the effect of PA and/or ER on immunomodulation, particularly in the tumor microenvironment (TME).
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- Yitong Xu
- Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Integrative and Biomedical Physiology, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
- Center for Molecular Immunology and Infectious Disease, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
- Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, PA, USA
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Savic LJ, Doemel LA, Schobert IT, Montgomery RR, Joshi N, Walsh JJ, Santana J, Pekurovsky V, Zhang X, Lin M, Adam L, Boustani A, Duncan J, Leng L, Bucala RJ, Goldberg SN, Hyder F, Coman D, Chapiro J. Molecular MRI of the Immuno-Metabolic Interplay in a Rabbit Liver Tumor Model: A Biomarker for Resistance Mechanisms in Tumor-targeted Therapy? Radiology 2020; 296:575-583. [PMID: 32633675 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2020200373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background The immuno-metabolic interplay has gained interest for determining and targeting immunosuppressive tumor micro-environments that remain a barrier to current immuno-oncologic therapies in hepatocellular carcinoma. Purpose To develop molecular MRI tools to reveal resistance mechanisms to immuno-oncologic therapies caused by the immuno-metabolic interplay in a translational liver cancer model. Materials and Methods A total of 21 VX2 liver tumor-bearing New Zealand white rabbits were used between October 2018 and February 2020. Rabbits were divided into three groups. Group A (n = 3) underwent intra-arterial infusion of gadolinium 160 (160Gd)-labeled anti-human leukocyte antigen-DR isotope (HLA-DR) antibodies to detect antigen-presenting immune cells. Group B (n = 3) received rhodamine-conjugated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) intravenously to detect macrophages. These six rabbits underwent 3-T MRI, including T1- and T2-weighted imaging, before and 24 hours after contrast material administration. Group C (n = 15) underwent extracellular pH mapping with use of MR spectroscopy. Of those 15 rabbits, six underwent conventional transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), four underwent conventional TACE with extracellular pH-buffering bicarbonate, and five served as untreated controls. MRI signal intensity distribution was validated by using immunohistochemistry staining of HLA-DR and CD11b, Prussian blue iron staining, fluorescence microscopy of rhodamine, and imaging mass cytometry (IMC) of gadolinium. Statistical analysis included Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results T1-weighted MRI with 160Gd-labeled antibodies revealed localized peritumoral ring enhancement, which corresponded to gadolinium distribution detected with IMC. T2-weighted MRI with SPIONs showed curvilinear signal intensity representing selective peritumoral deposition in macrophages. Extracellular pH-specific MR spectroscopy of untreated liver tumors showed acidosis (mean extracellular pH, 6.78 ± 0.09) compared with liver parenchyma (mean extracellular pH, 7.18 ± 0.03) (P = .008) and peritumoral immune cell exclusion. Normalization of tumor extracellular pH (mean, 6.96 ± 0.05; P = .02) using bicarbonate during TACE increased peri- and intratumoral immune cell infiltration (P = .002). Conclusion MRI in a rabbit liver tumor model was used to visualize resistance mechanisms mediated by the immuno-metabolic interplay that inform susceptibility and response to immuno-oncologic therapies, providing a therapeutic strategy to restore immune permissiveness in liver cancer. © RSNA, 2020 Online supplemental material is available for this article.
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- Lynn Jeanette Savic
- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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- From the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., J.J.W., J.S., M.D.L., L.A., A.B., J.D., F.H., D.C., J.C.), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Rheumatology (R.R.M., L.L., R.J.B.), Department of Immunobiology (N.J.), and Department of Pathology (V.P., X.Z.), Yale University School of Medicine, 300 Cedar St, New Haven, CT 06520; Institute of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany (L.J.S., L.A.D., I.T.S., L.A.); Visage Imaging, San Diego, Calif (M.D.L.); Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, New Haven, Conn (J.D.); and Department of Radiology, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel (S.N.G.)
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Yin WM, Li YW, Gu YQ, Luo M. Nanoengineered targeting strategy for cancer immunotherapy. Acta Pharmacol Sin 2020; 41:902-910. [PMID: 32398683 PMCID: PMC7470800 DOI: 10.1038/s41401-020-0417-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Cancer immunotherapy is rapidly changing the paradigm of cancer care and treatment by evoking host immunity to kill cancer cells. As clinical approval of checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., ipilimumab and pembrolizumab) has been accelerated by a dramatic improvement of long-term survival in a small subset of patients compared to conventional chemotherapy, growing interesting research has focused on immunotherapy. However, majority of patients have not benefited from checkpoint therapies that only partially remove the inhibition of T cell functions. Insufficient systemic T cell responses, low immunogenicity and the immunosuppressive environment of tumors, create great challenges on therapeutic efficiency. Nanotechnology can integrate multiple functions within controlled size and shape, and has been explored as a unique avenue for the development of cancer immunotherapy. In this review, we mainly address how nanoengineered vaccines can induce robust T cell responses against tumors, as well as how nanomedicine can remodel the tumor immunosuppressive microenvironment to boost antitumor immune responses.
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Bader JE, Voss K, Rathmell JC. Targeting Metabolism to Improve the Tumor Microenvironment for Cancer Immunotherapy. Mol Cell 2020; 78:1019-1033. [PMID: 32559423 PMCID: PMC7339967 DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2020.05.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 478] [Impact Index Per Article: 119.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
The growing field of immune metabolism has revealed promising indications for metabolic targets to modulate anti-cancer immunity. Combination therapies involving metabolic inhibitors with immune checkpoint blockade (ICB), chemotherapy, radiation, and/or diet now offer new approaches for cancer therapy. However, it remains uncertain how to best utilize these strategies in the context of the complex tumor microenvironment (TME). Oncogene-driven changes in tumor cell metabolism can impact the TME to limit immune responses and present barriers to cancer therapy. These changes also reveal opportunities to reshape the TME by targeting metabolic pathways to favor immunity. Here we explore current strategies that shift immune cell metabolism to pro-inflammatory states in the TME and highlight a need to better replicate physiologic conditions to select targets, clarify mechanisms, and optimize metabolic inhibitors. Unifying our understanding of these pathways and interactions within the heterogenous TME will be instrumental to advance this promising field and enhance immunotherapy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jackie E Bader
- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, Vanderbilt Center for Immunobiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, Vanderbilt Center for Immunobiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, Vanderbilt Center for Immunobiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
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Feng Q, Li X, Sun W, Sun M, Li Z, Sheng H, Xie F, Zhang S, Shan C. Targeting G6PD reverses paclitaxel resistance in ovarian cancer by suppressing GSTP1. Biochem Pharmacol 2020; 178:114092. [PMID: 32535103 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2020.114092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality in women worldwide. Currently, paclitaxel is one of the most effective chemotherapies. However, resistance to paclitaxel is a major cause of therapy failure and the precise mechanism of paclitaxel resistance remains unclear. In this study, we demonstrated that the oxidative pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) promotes paclitaxel resistance. We showed that G6PD expression was higher in paclitaxel-resistant cancer cells than in their paclitaxel-sensitive counterparts. Furthermore, we demonstrated that suppressing G6PD using shRNA, or an inhibitor, either as single agents or in combination, sensitized paclitaxel-resistant cancer cells to paclitaxel treatment and thereby improving the therapeutic efficacy of paclitaxel. Interestingly, we found that the upregulation of G6PD in paclitaxel-resistant cells was due to the decreased expression of protein arginine methyltransferase 6 (PRMT6), which targets the promoter of G6PD. We further identified that G6PD promotes paclitaxel resistance by regulating the expression of glutathione S-transferase P1 (GSTP1), which confers resistance to chemotherapy by detoxifying several anticancer drugs. Taken together, our results suggest that G6PD is a novel potential target to overcome paclitaxel resistance.
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- Qi Feng
- Biomedical Translational Research Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, China
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- Biomedical Translational Research Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, China
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- Biomedical Translational Research Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Biomedical Translational Research Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, China
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- Biomedical Translational Research Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School of Integrative Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China.
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- Biomedical Translational Research Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510632, China; State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, College of Pharmacy and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Drug Research, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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