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Liu W, Kang S, Chen H, Bahetjan Y, Zhang J, Lu R, Zheng N, Yang G, Yang X. A composition of ursolic acid derivatives from Ludwigia hyssopifolia induces apoptosis in throat cancer cells via the Akt/mTOR and mitochondrial signaling pathways and by modulating endoplasmic reticulum stress. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 319:117351. [PMID: 37884218 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Ludwigia hyssopifolia (LH), an ethnopharmacological herb used in Guangxi Zhuang medicine, is known for its extensive therapeutic use in treating throat disorders. The anti-laryngeal-cancer benefits of the ethyl acetate and petroleum ether fractions of the ethanolic extracts of LH have been shown in our prior cell-based research. Nevertheless, the specific impacts and underlying processes by which LH combats throat cancer effects have not been fully understood. AIM OF THE STUDY This study involved the extraction of a composition containing two derivatives of ursolic acid from LH (LH-CUAD). The present study aimed to assess the anti-throat-cancer effects of these derivatives and the underlying mechanisms through in vitro and in vivo experiments. MATERIALS AND METHODS Solvent extraction, fractionation, chromatography, and semipreparative high-performance liquid chromatography were used for the extraction, purification, and analysis of LH-CUAD. The in vitro and in vivo anti-throat-cancer effects of LH-CUAD were investigated using the throat cancer cell lines Hep-2 and FaDu as well as Hep-2 tumor-bearing nude mice. RESULTS LH-CUAD significantly inhibited the proliferation and migration of throat cancer cells without any prominent toxicity. The Hoechst 33258 staining, Annexin V-FITC/PI double-staining assays, and flow cytometry confirmed that LH-CUAD could induce throat cancer cell death from early to late apoptosis in vitro. LH-CUAD exhibited significant antitumor activity and low toxicity in a xenograft model, and induced throat cancer cells apoptosis in vivo. The apoptotic effects of LH-CUAD therapy were validated using Western blotting, which demonstrated the activation of a caspase cascade response triggered by an imbalance between the endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria. In addition, it was observed that LH-CUAD exhibited inhibitory effects on Akt and mTOR phosphorylation, hence promoting apoptosis. CONCLUSIONS LH-CUAD induces apoptosis in both in vivo and in vitro models of throat cancer. This effect is achieved by activating the mitochondrial pathway, inhibiting the Akt/mTOR pathway and initiating endoplasmic reticulum stress. The findings of this study suggest that LH-CUAD has the potential to offer a novel approach to the clinical management of throat cancer.
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- Wenqi Liu
- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, 530200, China
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- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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- International Cooperation Base for Active Substances in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hubei Province, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, 430074, China.
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Gao T, Huang Z. Effects of Isoflurane on the Cell Pyroptosis in the Lung Cancer Through the HMGB1/RAGE Pathway. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s12010-023-04739-9. [PMID: 37782455 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04739-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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There are many common malignant tumors in clinic. Among them, lung cancer is caused by the failure of suction system, which seriously threatens the life safety of patients. Recent studies have found that anesthetics have achieved certain efficacy in many cancers. Isoflurane, an inhaled anesthetic, is used in this study to explore whether it can prevent the lung cancer development. The A549 and H1299 were purchased. Cell viability was tested by CCK-8 experiment. Cell death and pyroptosis were analyzed by PI staining as well as flow cytometry. HMGB1 as well as RAGE protein levels were tested by Western blot. The same is true of pyroxin-related proteins. The HMGB1 as well as RAGE levels in the lung cancer tissues were determined by Western blot along with immunohistochemistry. Isoflurane treatment can reduce cell viability and promote cell pyroptosis. Additionally, the protein levels of cleaved caspase-1, IL-1β, GSDMD-N, NLRP3, HMGB1, and RAGE were dramatically up-regulated in the lung cancer after isoflurane treatment. Down-regulated proteins in lung cancer tissues include HMGB1 and RAGE proteins. After HMGB1 knockdown or FPS-ZM1 treatment, the role of isoflurane in the lung cancer was neutralized. This study demonstrated that isoflurane induced the cell pyroptosis in the lung cancer through activating the HMGB1/RAGE pathway.
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- Tingting Gao
- Department of Anesthesia, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, No.44 Xiaoheyan Road, Dadong District, Shenyang, 110042, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, No.44 Xiaoheyan Road, Dadong District, Shenyang, 110042, Liaoning Province, China.
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Ni R, Liu H, Song G, Fu X, Deng B, Xu Z, Dai S, Huang G. MiR-216a-3p inhibits the proliferation and invasion of fibroblast-like synoviocytes by targeting dual-specificity phosphatase 5. Int J Rheum Dis 2023; 26:699-709. [PMID: 36843205 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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Dual-specificity phosphatase 5 (DUSP5) is a novel anti-inflammatory modulator in many inflammatory diseases. However, the role of DUSP5 in fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remains unknown. In this study, we aimed to explore the biological function and regulation of DUSP5 in FLS. We found that lower DUSP5 expression level was detected in collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) and synoviocyte MH7A. Overexpression of DUSP5 markedly decreased the proliferation, migration, and invasion of MH7A, which correlated with suppressing the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK). Moreover, DUSP5 was identified as a novel target gene of miR-216a-3p, which was upregulated in FLS. Therefore, DUSP5 expression was negatively regulated by miR-216a-3p, and the effect of DUSP5 overexpression on FLS was reversed by miR-216a-3p mimics. Overall, our study demonstrates that DUSP5 is a miR-216a-3p target gene and its anti-inflammatory function in FLS via inactivation of ERK. These results revealed that the miR-216a-3p/DUSP5 pathway may play a crucial role in the malignant behavior of FLS, which may serve as a new target for the treatment of RA.
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- Rongrong Ni
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Urology, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Office of Academic Research, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, College of Basic Medical Science, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Alexa AL, Jurj A, Tomuleasa C, Tigu AB, Hategan RM, Ionescu D. The Effect of Different Anesthetic Techniques on Proliferation, Apoptosis, and Gene Expression in Colon Cancer Cells: A Pilot In Vitro Study. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:738-751. [PMID: 36661535 PMCID: PMC9857142 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45010049] [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: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer is highly common and causes high mortality rates. Treatment for colorectal cancer is multidisciplinary, but in most cases the main option remains surgery. Intriguingly, in recent years, a number of studies have shown that a patient's postoperative outcome may be influenced by certain anesthetic drugs. Our main objective was to compare the effect of propofol-total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) with sevoflurane anesthesia and to investigate the potential role of intravenous lidocaine on colon cancer cell functions. We tested the effects of serum from colorectal cancer patients undergoing TIVA vs. sevoflurane anesthesia with or without lidocaine on HCT 116 cell lines; on proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and cell cycles; and on cancer-related gene expressions. METHODS 60 patients who were scheduled for colorectal cancer surgery were randomized into four different groups (two groups with TIVA and two groups with sevoflurane anesthesia with or without intravenous lidocaine). Blood samples were collected at the start and at the end of surgery. HCT 116 cells were exposed to the patients' serum. RESULTS 15 patients were included in each of the study groups. We did not find any significant difference on cell viability or apoptosis between the study groups. However, there was an increased apoptosis in propofol groups, but this result was not statistically significant. A significant increase in the expression profile of the TP53 gene in the propofol group was registered (p = 0.029), while in the other study groups, no significant differences were reported. BCL2 and CASP3 expressions increased in the sevoflurane-lidocaine group without statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS In our study, serum from patients receiving different anesthetic techniques did not significantly influence the apoptosis, migration, and cell cycle of HCT-116 colorectal carcinoma cells. Viability was also not significantly influenced by the anesthetic technique, except the sevoflurane-lidocaine group where it was increased. The gene expression of TP53 was significantly increased in the propofol group, which is consistent with the results of similar in vitro studies and may be one of the mechanisms by which anesthetic agents may influence the biology of cancer cells. Further studies that investigate the effects of propofol and lidocaine in different plasma concentrations on different colon cancer cell lines and assess the impacts of these findings on the clinical outcome are much needed.
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- Alexandru Leonard Alexa
- 1st Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400347 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, The Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, “Prof. Dr. Octavian Fodor”, 400394 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Research Association in Anesthesia and Intensive Care (ACATI), 400394 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence:
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- The Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400347 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Hematology, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400347 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Hematology, Ion Chiricuta Clinical Cancer Center, 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Research Center for Advanced Medicine—MedFUTURE, Department of Translational Medicine, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400347 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Research Center for Advanced Medicine—MedFUTURE, Department of Translational Medicine, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400347 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, The Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, “Prof. Dr. Octavian Fodor”, 400394 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- 1st Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, “Iuliu Haţieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400347 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, The Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, “Prof. Dr. Octavian Fodor”, 400394 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Research Association in Anesthesia and Intensive Care (ACATI), 400394 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Outcome Research Consortium, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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Jing Y, Zhang Y, Pan R, Ding K, Chen R, Meng Q. Effect of Inhalation Anesthetics on Tumor Metastasis. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2022; 21:15330338221121092. [PMID: 36131554 PMCID: PMC9502254 DOI: 10.1177/15330338221121092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Many factors affect the prognosis of patients undergoing tumor surgery, and anesthesia is one of the potential influencing factors. In general anesthesia, inhalation anesthesia is widely used in the clinic because of its strong curative effect and high controllability. However, the effect of inhalation anesthetics on the tumor is still controversial. More and more research has proved that inhalation anesthetics can intervene in local recurrence and distant metastasis of tumor by acting on tumor biological behavior, immune response, and gene regulation. In this paper, we reviewed the research progress of diverse inhalation anesthetics promoting or inhibiting cancer in the critical events of tumor recurrence and metastasis, and compared the effects of inhalation anesthetics on patients' prognosis in clinical studies, to provide theoretical reference for anesthesia management of patients undergoing tumor surgery.
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- Yixin Jing
- Department of Anesthesiology, 117921Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, 117921Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, 117921Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, 117921Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, 117921Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Department of Anesthesiology, East Hospital, 117921Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, 117921Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Department of Anesthesiology, East Hospital, 117921Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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