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Kciuk M, Gielecińska A, Kałuzińska-Kołat Ż, Yahya EB, Kontek R. Ferroptosis and cuproptosis: Metal-dependent cell death pathways activated in response to classical chemotherapy - Significance for cancer treatment? Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2024; 1879:189124. [PMID: 38801962 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2024.189124] [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: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
Abstract
Apoptosis has traditionally been regarded as the desired cell death pathway activated by chemotherapeutic drugs due to its controlled and non-inflammatory nature. However, recent discoveries of alternative cell death pathways have paved the way for immune-stimulatory treatment approaches in cancer. Ferroptosis (dependent on iron) and cuproptosis (dependent on copper) hold promise for selective cancer cell targeting and overcoming drug resistance. Copper ionophores and iron-bearing nano-drugs show potential for clinical therapy as single agents and as adjuvant treatments. Here we review up-to-date evidence for the involvement of metal ion-dependent cell death pathways in the cytotoxicity of classical chemotherapeutic agents (alkylating agents, topoisomerase inhibitors, antimetabolites, and mitotic spindle inhibitors) and their combinations with cuproptosis and ferroptosis inducers, indicating the prospects, advantages, and obstacles of their use.
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- M Kciuk
- University of Lodz, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Banacha St. 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland.
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- University of Lodz, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Banacha St. 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland; University of Lodz, Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Banacha Street 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biomedicine and Experimental Surgery, Medical University of Lodz, Narutowicza 60, 90-136 Lodz, Poland
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- Bioprocess Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
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- University of Lodz, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Banacha St. 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland
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Li L, Zhou H, Zhang C. Cuproptosis in cancer: biological implications and therapeutic opportunities. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2024; 29:91. [PMID: 38918694 PMCID: PMC11201306 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-024-00608-3] [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: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Cuproptosis, a newly identified copper (Cu)-dependent form of cell death, stands out due to its distinct mechanism that sets it apart from other known cell death pathways. The molecular underpinnings of cuproptosis involve the binding of Cu to lipoylated enzymes in the tricarboxylic acid cycle. This interaction triggers enzyme aggregation and proteotoxic stress, culminating in cell death. The specific mechanism of cuproptosis has yet to be fully elucidated. This newly recognized form of cell death has sparked numerous investigations into its role in tumorigenesis and cancer therapy. In this review, we summarized the current knowledge on Cu metabolism and its link to cancer. Furthermore, we delineated the molecular mechanisms of cuproptosis and summarized the roles of cuproptosis-related genes in cancer. Finally, we offered a comprehensive discussion of the most recent advancements in Cu ionophores and nanoparticle delivery systems that utilize cuproptosis as a cutting-edge strategy for cancer treatment.
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- Liping Li
- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Abdominal Cancer, Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center and Laboratory of Molecular Targeted Therapy in Oncology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
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Weaver DF. Endogenous Antimicrobial-Immunomodulatory Molecules: Networking Biomolecules of Innate Immunity. Chembiochem 2024; 25:e202400089. [PMID: 38658319 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202400089] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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Endogenous antimicrobial-immunomodulatory molecules (EAIMs) are essential to immune-mediated human health and evolution. Conventionally, antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have been regarded as the dominant endogenous antimicrobial molecule; however, AMPs are not sufficient to account for the full spectrum of antimicrobial-immunomodulatory duality occurring within the human body. The threat posed by pathogenic microbes is pervasive with the capacity for widespread impact across many organ systems and multiple biochemical pathways; accordingly, the host needs the capacity to react with an equally diverse response. This can be attained by having EAIMs that traverse the full range of molecular size (small to large molecules) and structural diversity (including molecules other than peptides). This review identifies multiple molecules (peptide/protein, lipid, carbohydrate, nucleic acid, small organic molecule, and metallic cation) as EAIMs and discusses the possibility of cooperative, additive effects amongst the various EAIM classes during the host response to a microbial assault. This comprehensive consideration of the full molecular diversity of EAIMs enables the conclusion that EAIMs constitute a previously uncatalogued structurally diverse and collectively underappreciated immuno-active group of integrated molecular responders within the innate immune system's first line of defence.
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- Donald F Weaver
- Departments of Chemistry and Medicine, University of Toronto, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, M5Y 0S8, Canada
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Gao Y, Liu S, Huang Y, Li F, Zhang Y. Regulation of anti-tumor immunity by metal ion in the tumor microenvironment. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1379365. [PMID: 38915413 PMCID: PMC11194341 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1379365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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Metal ions play an essential role in regulating the functions of immune cells by transmitting intracellular and extracellular signals in tumor microenvironment (TME). Among these immune cells, we focused on the impact of metal ions on T cells because they can recognize and kill cancer cells and play an important role in immune-based cancer treatment. Metal ions are often used in nanomedicines for tumor immunotherapy. In this review, we discuss seven metal ions related to anti-tumor immunity, elucidate their roles in immunotherapy, and provide novel insights into tumor immunotherapy and clinical applications.
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- Yaoxin Gao
- Biotherapy Center & Cancer Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Biotherapy Center & Cancer Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Biotherapy Center & Cancer Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Biotherapy Center & Cancer Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Biotherapy Center & Cancer Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory of Esophageal Cancer Prevention & Treatment, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Song W, Yue Y, Zhang Q, Wang X. Copper homeostasis dysregulation in respiratory diseases: a review of current knowledge. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1243629. [PMID: 38883186 PMCID: PMC11176810 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1243629] [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: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Cu is an essential micronutrient for various physiological processes in almost all human cell types. Given the critical role of Cu in a wide range of cellular processes, the local concentrations of Cu and the cellular distribution of Cu transporter proteins in the lung are essential for maintaining a steady-state internal environment. Dysfunctional Cu metabolism or regulatory pathways can lead to an imbalance in Cu homeostasis in the lungs, affecting both acute and chronic pathological processes. Recent studies have identified a new form of Cu-dependent cell death called cuproptosis, which has generated renewed interest in the role of Cu homeostasis in diseases. Cuproptosis differs from other known cell death pathways. This occurs through the direct binding of Cu ions to lipoylated components of the tricarboxylic acid cycle during mitochondrial respiration, leading to the aggregation of lipoylated proteins and the subsequent downregulation of Fe-S cluster proteins, which causes toxic stress to the proteins and ultimately leads to cell death. Here, we discuss the impact of dysregulated Cu homeostasis on the pathogenesis of various respiratory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, idiopathic interstitial fibrosis, and lung cancer. We also discuss the therapeutic potential of targeting Cu. This study highlights the intricate interplay between copper, cellular processes, and respiratory health. Copper, while essential, must be carefully regulated to maintain the delicate balance between necessity and toxicity in living organisms. This review highlights the need to further investigate the precise mechanisms of copper interactions with infections and immune inflammation in the context of respiratory diseases and explore the potential of therapeutic strategies for copper, cuproptosis, and other related effects.
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- Wei Song
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Geng D, Lin R, Wei P, Tang C, Xu Y, Wang L. The Role of Copper-Induced M2 Macrophage Polarization in Protecting Cartilage Matrix in Osteoarthritis. Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e943738. [PMID: 38664941 PMCID: PMC11060003 DOI: 10.12659/msm.943738] [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: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The pathological mechanism of osteoarthritis is still unclear. The regulation of the immune microenvironment has been of growing interest in the progression and treatment of osteoarthritis. Macrophages with different phenotypes, producing different cytokines, have been linked to the mechanism of cartilage injury in osteoarthritis. Copper ions play a role in the immune response and are involved in the pathological mechanisms of osteoarthritis by affecting the metabolism of the cartilage matrix. Bioactive glass (BG) is an osteogenic material with superior biocompatibility. Here, we report on the regulatory behavior of macrophages using a copper-based composite BG material. MATERIAL AND METHODS Cu-BGC powder was prepared by sol-gel method, and scaffolds were fabricated and characterized using 3D printing. Macrophage cultures grown with Cu-BGC were examined for cell culture and proliferation. The effect of Cu-BGC on the degradation metabolism of chondrocytes, cultured in the environment of inflammatory cytokine IL-1ß, was determined. In addition, the morphology of macrophages, secretion of inflammatory cytokines, and expression of surface markers were examined. RESULTS The results show that Cu-BGC promotes macrophage proliferation at a range of concentrations and increases the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines while inhibiting proinflammatory cytokines. At the same time, M2-type cell surface markers are definitely expressed and the morphology of macrophages is altered. In addition, Cu-BGC inhibited the degradation metabolism of chondrocytes in the inflammatory environment induced by IL-1ß. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that Cu-BGC induced macrophage polarization into an M2 type anti-inflammatory phenotype, and inhibition of immune injury response may play a role in delaying cartilage matrix damage in osteoarthritis.
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- Dawei Geng
- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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Borst R, Meyaard L, Pascoal Ramos MI. Understanding the matrix: collagen modifications in tumors and their implications for immunotherapy. J Transl Med 2024; 22:382. [PMID: 38659022 PMCID: PMC11040975 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05199-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Tumors are highly complex and heterogenous ecosystems where malignant cells interact with healthy cells and the surrounding extracellular matrix (ECM). Solid tumors contain large ECM deposits that can constitute up to 60% of the tumor mass. This supports the survival and growth of cancerous cells and plays a critical role in the response to immune therapy. There is untapped potential in targeting the ECM and cell-ECM interactions to improve existing immune therapy and explore novel therapeutic strategies. The most abundant proteins in the ECM are the collagen family. There are 28 different collagen subtypes that can undergo several post-translational modifications (PTMs), which alter both their structure and functionality. Here, we review current knowledge on tumor collagen composition and the consequences of collagen PTMs affecting receptor binding, cell migration and tumor stiffness. Furthermore, we discuss how these alterations impact tumor immune responses and how collagen could be targeted to treat cancer.
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- Rowie Borst
- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Oncode Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Oncode Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center for Translational Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
- Oncode Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
- Champalimaud Research, Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Lisbon, Portugal.
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Lin S, He J, Zhou Y, Bao Y, Feng X, Cheng H, Cai H, Hu S, Wang L, Zheng Y, Zhang M, Fan Q, Wen S, Lin Y, Liu C, Chen X, Wang F, Ge X, Yang X. Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Associations Between Metal Mixtures and Serum C3, C4: Result from the Manganese‑exposed Workers Healthy Cohort. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04143-2. [PMID: 38492120 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04143-2] [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: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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Exposure to metal mixtures compromises the immune system, with the complement system connecting innate and adaptive immunity. Herein, we sought to explore the relationships between blood cell metal mixtures and the third and fourth components of serum complement (C3, C4). A total of 538 participants were recruited in November 2017, and 289 participants were followed up in November 2021. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis at baseline and a longitudinal analysis over 4 years. Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) was employed to identify the primary metals related to serum C3, C4; generalized linear model (GLM) was further used to evaluate the cross-sectional associations of the selected metals and serum C3, C4. Furthermore, participants were categorized into three groups according to the percentage change in metal concentrations over 4 years. GLM was performed to assess the associations between changes in metal concentrations and changes in serum C3, C4 levels. At baseline, each 1-unit increase in log10-transformed in magnesium, manganese, copper, rubidium, and lead was significantly associated with a change in serum C3 of 0.226 (95% CI: 0.146, 0.307), 0.055 (95% CI: 0.022, 0.088), 0.113 (95% CI: 0.019, 0.206), - 0.173 (95% CI: - 0.262, - 0.083), and - 0.020 (95% CI: - 0.039, - 0.001), respectively. Longitudinally, decreased copper concentrations were negatively associated with an increment in serum C3 levels, while decreased lead concentrations were positively associated with an increment in serum C3 levels. However, no metal was found to be primarily associated with serum C4 in LASSO, so we did not further explore the relationship between them. Our research indicates that copper and lead may affect complement system homeostasis by influencing serum C3 levels. Further investigation is necessary to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
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- Sencai Lin
- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Medicine, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, 545006, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Science, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, 545006, Guangxi, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China
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- School of Medicine, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, 545006, China.
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- School of Public Health, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, China.
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Wang T, Han M, Han Y, Jiang Z, Zheng Q, Zhang H, Li Z. Antigen Self-Presented Personalized Nanovaccines Boost the Immunotherapy of Highly Invasive and Metastatic Tumors. ACS NANO 2024; 18:6333-6347. [PMID: 38349234 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c11189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Dendritic cell (DC)-based vaccines have shown promise in adoptive cell therapy for enhancing the antigen-specific response of antitumor immunity. However, their clinical efficacy is limited by the less-presented tumor-associated antigens (TAAs) through MHC I and low lymph node homing efficiency. Herein, to address these issues, we rationally design and fabricate DC-based nanovaccines by coating Cu2-xSe nanoparticles (CS NPs) with the membrane of matured DCs (named as DCNV(CSD) nanovaccines). We reveal the important roles of CS NPs in the DCNV(CSD) nanovaccines from three aspects: (1) inducing the immunogenic cell death of tumor cells to expose abundant TAAs; (2) promoting the escape of TAAs from the lysosomes of DCs during the antigen presenting process through MHC I; (3) sustainably releasing traces of copper ions to promote the proliferation of T cells. Our DCNV(CSD) nanovaccines are characterized with high expressions of MHC I, CD80, CD86, CCR7, and ICAM-1 proteins, which not only endow them with abundantly processed specific TAAs, but also a strong capability of homing to the lymph nodes. The homing capability of our small DCNV(CSD) nanovaccines is better than that of matured DCs. More importantly, they can elicit the strong response of potent antispecific CD8+ T cells for antitumor immunotherapy, as tested in the treatment of highly invasive glioblastoma and highly metastatic melanoma. Additionally, DCNV(CSD) nanovaccines can generate memory T cells (TEM) in the spleen of mice to effectively prevent the recurrence of treated tumors. This work demonstrates a universal approach to fabricate high-performance DC-based nanovaccines for tumor immunotherapy by using versatile CS NPs.
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- Tingting Wang
- Center for Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Center for Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Suzhou Medical College, Soochow University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Suzhou 215123, China
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Liu H, Bao M, Liu M, Deng F, Wen X, Wan P, Lin X, Dong G, Li Z, Han J. The Association between Serum Copper and Bone Mineral Density among Adolescents Aged 12 to 19 in the United States. Nutrients 2024; 16:453. [PMID: 38337737 PMCID: PMC10857197 DOI: 10.3390/nu16030453] [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: 01/16/2024] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Bone mineral density (BMD) is a key parameter widely used in the assessment of bone health. Although many investigations have explored the relationship between trace elements and BMD, there are fewer studies focused on serum copper and BMD, especially for adolescents. Using data extracted from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, we applied a multiple-linear regression and smooth curve fitting to assess the relationship between serum copper and BMD. A total of 910 participants were finally included in this study. After adjusting for relevant covariates, serum copper was negatively associated with lumbar spine BMD (β = -0.057, 95% CI: -0.109 to -0.005), trunk bone BMD (β = -0.068, 95% CI: -0.110 to -0.026), pelvis BMD (β = -0.085, 95% CI: -0.145 to -0.024), subtotal BMD (β = -0.072, 95% CI: -0.111 to -0.033), and total BMD (β = -0.051, 95% CI: -0.087 to -0.016) (p < 0.05). In quartile analysis, the highest level of serum copper was associated with decreased BMD when compared with those at the lowest quartile (p < 0.05). The stratified analysis revealed a significant interaction between age and the effects of serum copper on trunk bone BMD (p = 0.022) and pelvis BMD (p = 0.018). Meanwhile, the higher level of serum copper was negatively associated with BMD in males, and gender modified the relationship (p < 0.001). Future longitudinal studies will be necessary for a more definitive interpretation of our results.
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- Haobiao Liu
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.L.); (M.B.); (F.D.); (X.W.); (P.W.); (X.L.)
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.L.); (M.B.); (F.D.); (X.W.); (P.W.); (X.L.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China;
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.L.); (M.B.); (F.D.); (X.W.); (P.W.); (X.L.)
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.L.); (M.B.); (F.D.); (X.W.); (P.W.); (X.L.)
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.L.); (M.B.); (F.D.); (X.W.); (P.W.); (X.L.)
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.L.); (M.B.); (F.D.); (X.W.); (P.W.); (X.L.)
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- Institute of Industrial Hygiene of Ordance Industry, Xi’an 710065, China;
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.L.); (M.B.); (F.D.); (X.W.); (P.W.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi’an 710061, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.L.); (M.B.); (F.D.); (X.W.); (P.W.); (X.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Ministry of Education, Xi’an 710061, China
- Global Health Institute, Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 712000, China
- Key Laboratory for Disease Prevention and Control and Health Promotion of Shaanxi Province, Xi’an 710061, China
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Springer C, Humayun D, Skouta R. Cuproptosis: Unraveling the Mechanisms of Copper-Induced Cell Death and Its Implication in Cancer Therapy. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:647. [PMID: 38339398 PMCID: PMC10854864 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16030647] [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: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Copper, an essential element for various biological processes, demands precise regulation to avert detrimental health effects and potential cell toxicity. This paper explores the mechanisms of copper-induced cell death, known as cuproptosis, and its potential health and disease implications, including cancer therapy. Copper ionophores, such as elesclomol and disulfiram, increase intracellular copper levels. This elevation triggers oxidative stress and subsequent cell death, offering potential implications in cancer therapy. Additionally, copper ionophores disrupt mitochondrial respiration and protein lipoylation, further contributing to copper toxicity and cell death. Potential targets and biomarkers are identified, as copper can be targeted to those proteins to trigger cuproptosis. The role of copper in different cancers is discussed to understand targeted cancer therapies using copper nanomaterials, copper ionophores, and copper chelators. Furthermore, the role of copper is explored through diseases such as Wilson and Menkes disease to understand the physiological mechanisms of copper. Exploring cuproptosis presents an opportunity to improve treatments for copper-related disorders and various cancers, with the potential to bring significant advancements to modern medicine.
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- Chloe Springer
- Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA;
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA;
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- Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA;
- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA;
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Wojnicka J, Grywalska E, Hymos A, Mertowska P, Mertowski S, Charytanowicz M, Klatka M, Klatka J, Dolliver WR, Błażewicz A. The Relationship between Cancer Stage, Selected Immunological Parameters, Epstein-Barr Virus Infection, and Total Serum Content of Iron, Zinc, and Copper in Patients with Laryngeal Cancer. J Clin Med 2024; 13:511. [PMID: 38256645 PMCID: PMC10816330 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13020511] [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] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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(1) Background: the purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between cancer stage, selected immunological parameters, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection, and total serum content of iron, zinc, and copper in patients with laryngeal cancer (LC). (2) Methods: serum Fe, Zn, and Cu were measured in 40 LC patients and 20 controls. Immunophenotyping of peripheral blood lymphocytes was performed by flow cytometry using fluorescent antibodies against CD3, CD4, CD8, CD19, CD25, CD69, and PD-1. Tumor and lymph node lymphocytes were analyzed by flow cytometry. EBV DNA was quantified by real-time PCR, targeting the EBNA-1 gene. Associations between serum elements, immune markers, and cancer grade/stage were evaluated using ANOVA and appropriate nonparametric tests. (3) Results: levels of Fe, Cu, and Zn were lower, while Cu/Zn was statistically higher, in patients with LC than in the control group. Correlation analysis showed a statistically significant association between the levels of these elements and parameters of the TNM (Tumor, Node, Metastasis) staging system, immunophenotype, and the amount of EBV genetic material in patients with LC who survived for more than 5 years. (4) Conclusion: the results suggest that the total serum levels of the determined micronutrients may significantly affect the immunopathogenesis and progression of LC.
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- Julia Wojnicka
- Department of Pathobiochemistry and Interdisciplinary Applications of Ion Chromatography, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Experimental Immunology, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (E.G.); (A.H.); (P.M.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Experimental Immunology, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (E.G.); (A.H.); (P.M.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Experimental Immunology, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (E.G.); (A.H.); (P.M.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Experimental Immunology, Medical University of Lublin, 4a Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland; (E.G.); (A.H.); (P.M.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 38D, 20-618 Lublin, Poland;
- Systems Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, Newelska 6, 01-447 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, Medical University, Gębali 1 St., 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngological Oncology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8 St., 20-954 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Pathobiochemistry and Interdisciplinary Applications of Ion Chromatography, Medical University of Lublin, 1 Chodźki Street, 20-093 Lublin, Poland;
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Ahmed F, Samantasinghar A, Ali W, Choi KH. Network-based drug repurposing identifies small molecule drugs as immune checkpoint inhibitors for endometrial cancer. Mol Divers 2024:10.1007/s11030-023-10784-7. [PMID: 38227161 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-023-10784-7] [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] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Endometrial cancer (EC) is the 6th most common cancer in women around the world. Alone in the United States (US), 66,200 new cases and 13,030 deaths are expected to occur in 2023 which needs the rapid development of potential therapies against EC. Here, a network-based drug-repurposing strategy is developed which led to the identification of 16 FDA-approved drugs potentially repurposable for EC as potential immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). A network of EC-associated immune checkpoint proteins (ICPs)-induced protein interactions (P-ICP) was constructed. As a result of network analysis of P-ICP, top key target genes closely interacting with ICPs were shortlisted followed by network proximity analysis in drug-target interaction (DTI) network and pathway cross-examination which identified 115 distinct pathways of approved drugs as potential immune checkpoint inhibitors. The presented approach predicted 16 drugs to target EC-associated ICPs-induced pathways, three of which have already been used for EC and six of them possess immunomodulatory properties providing evidence of the validity of the strategy. Classification of the predicted pathways indicated that 15 drugs can be divided into two distinct pathway groups, containing 17 immune pathways and 98 metabolic pathways. In addition, drug-drug correlation analysis provided insight into finding useful drug combinations. This fair and verified analysis creates new opportunities for the quick repurposing of FDA-approved medications in clinical trials.
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- Faheem Ahmed
- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Jeju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea.
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Moheteer A, Li J, Abulikemu X, Lakho SA, Meng Y, Zhang J, Khand FM, Leghari A, Abula S, Guo Q, Liu D, Mai Z, Tuersong W, Wusiman A. Preparation and activity study of Ruoqiang jujube polysaccharide copper chelate. Front Pharmacol 2024; 14:1347817. [PMID: 38273828 PMCID: PMC10809154 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1347817] [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: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Background: Polysaccharide metal chelate exhibit both immunoregulatory activity and metal element supplementation effects. Methods: In this study, Ruoqiang jujube polysaccharide copper chelate (RJP-Cu) was prepared and the preparation conditions were optimized using the response surface method. Subsequently, RJP-Cu was administered to lambs to evaluate its impact on growth performance, copper ion (Cu2+) supplementation, immune enhancement, and intestinal flora was evaluated. Results: The results indicated that optimal RJP-Cu chelation conditions included a sodium citrate content of 0.5 g, a reaction temperature of 50°C, and a solution pH of 8.0, resulting in a Cu2+ concentration of 583°mg/kg in RJP-Cu. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed significant structural changes in RJP before and after chelation. RJP-Cu displaying characteristic peaks of both polysaccharides and Cu2+ chelates. Blood routine indexes showed no significant differences among the RJP-Cu-High dose group (RJP-Cu-H), RJP-Cu-Medium dose group (RJP-Cu-M), RJP-Cu-low dose group (RJP-Cu-L) and the control group (p > 0.05). However, compared with the control group, the RJP-Cu-H, M, and L dose groups significantly enhanced lamb production performance (p < 0.05). Furthermore, RJP-Cu-H, M, and L dose groups significantly increased serum Cu2+ concentration, total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC), catalase (CAT), and total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) contents compared with control group (p < 0.05). The RJP-Cu-H group exhibited significant increases in serum IgA and IgG antibodies, as well as the secretion of cytokines IL-2, IL-4, and TNF-α compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Furthermore, RJP-Cu-H group increased the species abundance of lamb intestinal microbiota, abundance and quantity of beneficial bacteria, and decrease the abundance and quantity of harmful bacteria. The RJP-Cu-H led to the promotion of the synthesis of various Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs), improvements in atrazine degradation and clavulanic acid biosynthesis in lambs, while reducing cell apoptosis and lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis. Conclusion: Thus, these findings demonstrate that RJP-Cu, as a metal chelate, could effectively promote lamb growth performance, increase Cu2+ content, and potentially induce positive immunomodulatory effects by regulating antioxidant enzymes, antibodies, cytokines, intestinal flora, and related metabolic pathways.
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- Aierpati Moheteer
- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of New Drug Study and Creation for Herbivorous Animal, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of New Drug Study and Creation for Herbivorous Animal, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of New Drug Study and Creation for Herbivorous Animal, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
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- Veterinary and Animal Sciences Sakrand, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sakrand, Pakistan
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of New Drug Study and Creation for Herbivorous Animal, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of New Drug Study and Creation for Herbivorous Animal, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
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- Veterinary and Animal Sciences Sakrand, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sakrand, Pakistan
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- Veterinary and Animal Sciences Sakrand, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sakrand, Pakistan
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of New Drug Study and Creation for Herbivorous Animal, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of New Drug Study and Creation for Herbivorous Animal, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of New Drug Study and Creation for Herbivorous Animal, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of New Drug Study and Creation for Herbivorous Animal, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of New Drug Study and Creation for Herbivorous Animal, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
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- Xinjiang Key Laboratory of New Drug Study and Creation for Herbivorous Animal, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
- Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, China
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Zhang X, Tao T, Qiu Y, Guo X, Zhu X, Zhou X. Copper-mediated novel cell death pathway in tumor cells and implications for innovative cancer therapies. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 168:115730. [PMID: 37864891 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/23/2023] Open
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Previous investigations have unraveled an array of cellular demise modalities, encompassing apoptosis, necrosis, pyroptosis, iron death, and several others. These diverse pathways of cell death have been harnessed as therapeutic strategies for eradicating tumor cells. Recent scientific inquiries have unveiled a novel mode of cell death, namely copper death, which is contingent upon intracellular copper levels. Diverging from conventional cell death mechanisms, copper death exhibits a heightened reliance on mitochondrial respiration, specifically the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle. Tumor cells exhibit distinctive metabolic profiles and an elevated copper content compared to their normal counterparts. The emergence of copper death presents a tantalizing prospect for targeted therapies in the realm of cancer treatment. Thus, the primary objective of this review is to introduce the proteins and intricate mechanisms underlying copper death, while comprehensively summarizing the extensive body of knowledge concerning its ramifications across diverse tumor types. The insights garnered from this comprehensive synthesis will serve as an invaluable reference for driving the development of tailor-made therapeutic interventions for tumors.
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- Xiaodan Zhang
- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, China; Computational Systems Biology Lab (CSBL), The Marine Biomedical Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Arts and Science, New York University, New York, USA
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- Computational Systems Biology Lab (CSBL), The Marine Biomedical Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Computational Systems Biology Lab (CSBL), The Marine Biomedical Research Institute, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China; Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China.
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Nantong University, Nantong, China.
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Kotepui KU, Mahittikorn A, Wilairatana P, Masangkay FR, Kotepui M. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Exploring Variations in Copper Levels between Individuals with Malaria and Uninfected Controls. Nutrients 2023; 15:4749. [PMID: 38004142 PMCID: PMC10675583 DOI: 10.3390/nu15224749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Micronutrient insufficiency has been implicated in malaria pathogenesis. However, the role of copper in malaria remains inconclusive. This study aimed to investigate the association between copper levels and malaria pathogenesis, providing a deeper understanding of copper's role in the disease. A systematic review was conducted following the registered protocol in PROSPERO (CRD42023439732). Multiple databases, including Embase, MEDLINE, Ovid, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, were searched for relevant studies reporting blood copper levels in patients with malaria. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklist was used for assessing methodological quality. Qualitative and quantitative syntheses were employed, organizing, and summarizing the findings of the included studies. To calculate the standardized mean difference (Hedge's g) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), a random-effects model was used. After screening the databases, 16 studies were included. Most studies (52.9%) reported that individuals with malaria had significantly higher copper levels than uninfected controls. The meta-analysis, based on 16 studies, showed no significant difference in copper levels between patients with malaria and uninfected controls overall (p = 0.39; Hedges' g, 0.38; 95% CI, -0.48 to 1.25; I2, 98.73%). Subgroup analysis showed a significant difference in copper levels between patients with malaria and uninfected controls among studies conducted in Asia (p < 0.01; Hedges' g, 1.74; 95% CI, 1.04 to 2.44; I2, 90.88%; five studies) and studies employing plasma blood samples (p < 0.01; Hedges' g, 1.13; 95% CI, 0.60 to 2.07; I2, 93.11%; four studies). The qualitative synthesis of the reviewed studies suggests a complex relationship between copper levels and malaria. The meta-analysis results showed no significant difference in copper levels between patients with malaria and uninfected controls overall. However, subgroup analyses based on various factors, including continent and blood sample type, showed copper level variations. These findings highlight the need for further research to better understand the role of copper in malaria pathogenesis by considering geographical factors and the blood sample type used for copper level measurement.
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- Kwuntida Uthaisar Kotepui
- Medical Technology Program, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Tha Sala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand;
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- Department of Protozoology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand;
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- Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Medical Technology Program, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Tha Sala, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80160, Thailand;
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Gao W, He X, Huangfu Q, Xie Y, Chen K, Sun C, Wei J, Wang B. A novel cuproptosis-related prognostic gene signature in adrenocortical carcinoma. J Clin Lab Anal 2023; 37:e24981. [PMID: 37997497 PMCID: PMC10749488 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24981] [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: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is an aggressive and rare malignant tumor associated with poor outcomes. Cuproptosis, a new pattern of cell death, relies on mitochondrial respiration and is associated with protein lipoylation. Increasing evidence has demonstrated the potential roles of cuproptosis in several tumor entities. However, the relationship between cuproptosis and ACC remains unclear. METHODS In total, 10 cuproptosis-related genes (CRGs) of patients with ACC were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) databases and differential expression analysis of CRGs was analyzed. Functional enrichment of the CRGs was performed and protein-protein interaction analysis was utilized to explore the association between the CRGs. Cuproptosis-related risk score (CRRS) was constructed by Lasso Cox regression and validated. RESULTS In the current study, the alteration and expression patterns of 10 CRGs in TCGA-ACC datasets were analyzed. We identified different expression patterns of CRGs in ACCs, discovered strong associations between CRGs and ACCs, and found that the CRGs were associated with immune infiltration in ACCs. A CRRS was created thereafter to predict overall survival (OS). CRRS = (0.083103718) *FDX1 + (-0.278423862) *LIAS+(0.090985682) *DLAT+(-0.018784047) *PDHA1 + (0.297218951) *MTF1 + (0.310197964) *CDKN2A. Patients were divided into high- and low-risk groups based on their CRRS, and independent prognostic factors were investigated. Finally, CDKN2A and FDX1 were found to be independent prognostic predictors of patients with ACC. CONCLUSIONS CDKN2A and FDX1 are independent prognostic predictors of patients with ACC. Cuproptosis may play a role in the development of ACC, providing a new perspective on therapeutic strategies related to CRGs for cancer prevention and treatment.
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- Wenjun Gao
- Department of UrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiangChina
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- Department of Health EducationHangZhou Center for Disease Control and PreventionHangzhouChina
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- Department of UrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiangChina
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- Department of UrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiangChina
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- Department of Urology, 4th Affiliated HospitalZhejiang University School of MedicineYiwuZhejiangChina
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- Department of UrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiangChina
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- Department of UrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiangChina
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- Department of UrologyThe Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang UniversityHangzhouZhejiangChina
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Liu X, Luo B, Wu X, Tang Z. Cuproptosis and cuproptosis-related genes: Emerging potential therapeutic targets in breast cancer. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2023; 1878:189013. [PMID: 37918452 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2023.189013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in women worldwide, and thus, it is important to enhance its treatment efficacy [1]. Copper has emerged as a critical trace element that affects various intracellular signaling pathways, gene expression, and biological metabolic processes [2], thereby playing a crucial role in the pathogenesis of breast cancer. Recent studies have identified cuproptosis, a newly discovered type of cell death, as an emerging therapeutic target for breast cancer treatment, thereby offering new hope for breast cancer patients. Tsvetkov's research has elucidated the mechanism of cuproptosis and uncovered the critical genes involved in its regulation [3]. Manipulating the expression of these genes could potentially serve as a promising therapeutic strategy for breast cancer treatment. Additionally, using copper ionophores and copper complexes combined with nanomaterials to induce cuproptosis may provide a potential approach to eliminating drug-resistant breast cancer cells, thus improving the therapeutic efficacy of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy and eventually eradicating breast tumors. This review aims to highlight the practical significance of cuproptosis-related genes and the induction of cuproptosis in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. We examine the potential of cuproptosis as a novel therapeutic target for breast cancer, and we explore the present challenges and limitations of this approach. Our objective is to provide innovative ideas and references for the development of breast cancer treatment strategies based on cuproptosis.
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- Xiangdong Liu
- Department of Radiotherapy Center, Hubei Cancer Hospital, The Seventh Clinical School Affiliated of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Breast Cancer, Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Breast Cancer, Wuhan 430079, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy Center, Hubei Cancer Hospital, The Seventh Clinical School Affiliated of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Breast Cancer, Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Breast Cancer, Wuhan 430079, China.
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Breast Cancer, Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Breast Cancer, Wuhan 430079, China
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- College of Biomedicine and Health, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei 430070, China
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Fang J, Cao T, Liu C, Wang D, Zhang H, Tong J, Lin Z. Association between magnesium, copper, and potassium intakes with risk of rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). BMC Public Health 2023; 23:2085. [PMID: 37875826 PMCID: PMC10598927 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16906-y] [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: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The relationship between Mg (magnesium), Cu (copper), and K (potassium) intakes and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remains limited. The aim of present study was to examine the associations between Mg, Cu and K intakes with RA. METHODS Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2018, we examined the association between Mg, Cu and K intakes and the risk of RA among US adults. After adjustment for age, sex, race, BMI, educational level, smoking history, alcohol consumption, family Poverty Income Ratio (PIR), diabetes and total daily energy intake, logistic regression models and smooth curve fitting were applied to examine the associations of Mg, Cu and K intakes with RA. RESULTS A total of 18,338 participants were included (1,008 participants with RA). The multivariate adjusted ORs (95% CI) of RA were [0.66 (0.51, 0.84)], [0.76 (0.60, 0.97)], and [0.75 (0.58, 0.97)] in the highest versus lowest quartile of magnesium intakes, respectively. A nonlinear association between Cu intakes and RA was found. When Cu intake (ln) was between 0.6-2.2 mg, the risk of RA reduced by 26% for every 1 mg increase of intake in Cu [0.74 (0.58, 0.96)]. CONCLUSIONS Higher Mg, Cu and K intakes may be inversely associated with the risk of RA among US adults, and an inverse L-shaped association between dietary Cu and RA was found.
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- Jianguo Fang
- Department of Spine Surgery, Shidong Hospital Affiliated to University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No.999, Shiguang Road, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shidong Hospital Affiliated to University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No.999, Shiguang Road, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Panzhhua University, Panzhihua, 617000, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shidong Hospital Affiliated to University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No.999, Shiguang Road, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shidong Hospital Affiliated to University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No.999, Shiguang Road, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shidong Hospital Affiliated to University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No.999, Shiguang Road, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Shidong Hospital Affiliated to University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No.999, Shiguang Road, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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Knebusch N, Mansour M, Vazquez S, Coss-Bu JA. Macronutrient and Micronutrient Intake in Children with Lung Disease. Nutrients 2023; 15:4142. [PMID: 37836425 PMCID: PMC10574027 DOI: 10.3390/nu15194142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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This review article aims to summarize the literature findings regarding the role of micronutrients in children with lung disease. The nutritional and respiratory statuses of critically ill children are interrelated, and malnutrition is commonly associated with respiratory failure. The most recent nutrition support guidelines for critically ill children have recommended an adequate macronutrient intake in the first week of admission due to its association with good outcomes. In children with lung disease, it is important not to exceed the proportion of carbohydrates in the diet to avoid increased carbon dioxide production and increased work of breathing, which potentially could delay the weaning of the ventilator. Indirect calorimetry can guide the process of estimating adequate caloric intake and adjusting the proportion of carbohydrates in the diet based on the results of the respiratory quotient. Micronutrients, including vitamins, trace elements, and others, have been shown to play a role in the structure and function of the immune system, antioxidant properties, and the production of antimicrobial proteins supporting the defense mechanisms against infections. Sufficient levels of micronutrients and adequate supplementation have been associated with better outcomes in children with lung diseases, including pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, asthma, bronchiolitis, and acute respiratory failure.
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- Nicole Knebusch
- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (N.K.); (M.M.); (S.V.)
- Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (N.K.); (M.M.); (S.V.)
- Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (N.K.); (M.M.); (S.V.)
- Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA; (N.K.); (M.M.); (S.V.)
- Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Lin C, He J, Tong X, Song L. Copper homeostasis-associated gene PRNP regulates ferroptosis and immune infiltration in breast cancer. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0288091. [PMID: 37535656 PMCID: PMC10399738 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0288091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Breast cancer (BRCA) is one of the most common cancers in women. Copper (Cu) is an essential trace element implicated in many physiological processes and human diseases, including BRCA. In this study, we performed bioinformatics analysis and experiments to determine differentially expressed copper homeostasis-associated genes in BRCA. Based on two Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) datasets, the copper homeostasis-associated gene, prion protein (PRNP), a highly conserved ubiquitous glycoprotein, was significantly down-regulated in BRCA compared to normal tissues. Moreover, PRNP expression predicted a better prognosis in BRCA patients. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis indicated that PRNP was potentially linked with several cancer-associated signaling pathways, including regulation of inflammatory response and oxidative phosphorylation. To validate the biological functions of PRNP, we overexpressed PRNP in BRCA cell lines, MDA-MB-231 and BT-549. CCK8 assay showed that PRNP overexpression significantly increased the sensitivity of gefitinib in BRCA cells. Overexpression of PRNP resulted in increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production upon gefitinib treatment and ferroptosis selective inhibitor, ferrostatin-1 attenuated the enhanced ROS production effect of PRNP in BRCA cells. PRNP expression was positively correlated with macrophages, Th1 cells, neutrophils, and B cells, while negatively correlated with NK CD56 bright cells and Th17 cells in BRCA. Single-cell analysis showed that PRNP was highly expressed in M1 phenotype macrophages, essential tumor-suppressing cells in the tumor stroma. Therefore, our findings suggest that PRNP may participate in ROS-mediated ferroptosis and is a potential novel therapeutic target of chemotherapy and immunotherapy in BRCA.
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- Changwei Lin
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan. P. R. China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China
- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, P.R. China
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Gao L, Zhang A. Copper-instigated modulatory cell mortality mechanisms and progress in oncological treatment investigations. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1236063. [PMID: 37600774 PMCID: PMC10433393 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1236063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Copper, a transition metal, serves as an essential co-factor in numerous enzymatic active sites and constitutes a vital trace element in the human body, participating in crucial life-sustaining activities such as energy metabolism, antioxidation, coagulation, neurotransmitter synthesis, iron metabolism, and tetramer deposition. Maintaining the equilibrium of copper ions within biological systems is of paramount importance in the prevention of atherosclerosis and associated cardiovascular diseases. Copper induces cellular demise through diverse mechanisms, encompassing reactive oxygen species responses, apoptosis, necrosis, pyroptosis, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Recent research has identified and dubbed a novel regulatory cell death modality-"cuprotosis"-wherein copper ions bind to acylated proteins in the tricarboxylic acid cycle of mitochondrial respiration, resulting in protein aggregation, subsequent downregulation of iron-sulfur cluster protein expression, induction of proteotoxic stress, and eventual cell death. Scholars have synthesized copper complexes by combining copper ions with various ligands, exploring their significance and applications in cancer therapy. This review comprehensively examines the multiple pathways of copper metabolism, copper-induced regulatory cell death, and the current status of copper complexes in cancer treatment.
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- Lei Gao
- Medical Imaging Department, Huabei Petroleum Administration Bureau General Hospital, Renqiu, China
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- Oncology Department, Huabei Petroleum Administration Bureau General Hospital, Renqiu, China
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Ebeid TA, Aljabeili HS, Al-Homidan IH, Volek Z, Barakat H. Ramifications of Heat Stress on Rabbit Production and Role of Nutraceuticals in Alleviating Its Negative Impacts: An Updated Review. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1407. [PMID: 37507946 PMCID: PMC10376432 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12071407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Heat stress has become a widespread concern worldwide, which is a major environmental stress that causes substantial economic loss in the rabbit industry. Compared to other agricultural animals, rabbits are more sensitive to heat stress as they have fewer sweat glands and a thicker coat of fur, increasing the heat dissipation complexity. Thus, heat stress hurts rabbits' productivity, meat quality, reproductive performance, antioxidative properties, immune responsiveness, intestinal histomorphology, and microbiome. Nutraceuticals include vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, organic acids, fatty acids, probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, enzymes, and medicinal plants due to the possible impacts on maintaining common biological situations, strengthening immune response, and preventing illness, which ultimately led to an increase in productivity. Nutraceuticals have recently attracted a lot of attention to alleviate the adverse impacts of heat stress in rabbit farms. The objective of the current review is to provide acquaintance with the recent findings about the impact of heat stress on rabbit productivity and the advantages of dietary supplementation of nutraceuticals in mitigating it.
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- Tarek A Ebeid
- Department of Animal Production and Breeding, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh 33516, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production and Breeding, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Animal Production and Breeding, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physiology of Nutrition and Product Quality, Institute of Animal Science, Přátelství 815, 10400 Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of Microbiology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, 16500 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Food Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Moshtohor 13736, Egypt
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Anastasescu CM, Stoicănescu E, Badea O, Popescu F. Micronutrient Research in Autism Spectrum Disorder. A Clinical Study. CURRENT HEALTH SCIENCES JOURNAL 2023; 49:409-415. [PMID: 38314225 PMCID: PMC10832870 DOI: 10.12865/chsj.49.03.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Autistic spectrum disorders are part of the category of neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized by: difficulties in communication and social interaction, restrictive and repetitive patterns of behaviours and activities, which are present throughout the developmental period, and can be diagnosed in the first five years of life. Due to the increase in the incidence of this disorder in recent years, it has become a topic of great interest both to specialists in child and adolescent psychiatry and to researchers in the field. Given the polymorphism of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the need to discover factors that better explain the etiology of this disorder, studies related to biomarkers are extremely varied. One of the areas of study that have exercised particular interest is related to the involvement of metals in the pathology of autism spectrum disorder. Apart from the controversies related to heavy metals that according to studies affect the developmental process, there are studies that suggest that some micronutrients such as zinc, copper, selenium, iron, magnesium, may be involved in the etiology of autism spectrum disorder. Starting from these studies, we set out to investigate to what extent these essential metals for the body are involved in the etiology of autism spectrum disorder and how they influence the severity of symptoms.
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- Cătălina Mihaela Anastasescu
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania
- Neuropsychiatry Hospital of Craiova, Mental Health Centre for Children, Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania
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Yamamoto Y, Kondo M, Hotta Y, Tashiro Y, Sanagawa A, Kataoka T, Furukawa-Hibi Y, Ri M, Komatsu H, Iida S, Kimura K. The Relationship between Changes in Serum Element Concentrations and Pathological Condition and Disease Status in Japanese Multiple Myeloma Patients: A Pilot Study and Literature Review. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2023; 24:2493-2503. [PMID: 37505784 PMCID: PMC10676486 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2023.24.7.2493] [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: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Multiple myeloma (MM) is a rare cancer, and information on its pathological condition and serum element levels is lacking. In this pilot study, we examined serum element concentrations in Japanese patients with MM by a comprehensive multi-element analysis. METHODS This is a case-control study of 12 Japanese patients diagnosed with MM at the Nagoya City University Hospital between 2008 and 2013. Blood samples were taken, at the initial diagnosis and at relapse. The serum concentrations of 12 elements were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and compared between MM patients and non-MM volunteers. We also analyzed the correlation between serum element concentrations and laboratory values related to disease status and tumor volume of MM. RESULTS We found that serum chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), and barium (Ba) concentrations were significantly increased in MM patients. Ba was significantly increased in MM patients, suggesting an association with bone lesions. There was no consistent trend between these elements and existing indices related to MM tumor volume and disease status. CONCLUSIONS Although this is a pilot study, serum Cr, Cu, Mo, and Ba concentrations were found to be significantly elevated in MM patients. Further studies with large sample sizes are needed, since the changes in serum concentrations of these elements may reflect the pathological condition of MM.
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- Yuko Yamamoto
- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3-1 Tanabe do-ri, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8603, Japan.
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Aichi Prefectural Institute of Public Health, 7-6 Nagare, Tsuji-machi, Kita-ku, Nagoya 462-8576, Japan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nagoya City University Hospital East Medical Center, 1-2-23 Wakamizu, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8547, Japan.
- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3-1 Tanabe do-ri, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8603, Japan.
- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
- Department of Pharmacy, Nagoya City University Hospital, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nagoya City University Hospital, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3-1 Tanabe do-ri, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8603, Japan.
- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
- Department of Pharmacy, Nagoya City University Hospital, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
- Department of Pharmacology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Chiba Institute of Science, 15-8 Shiomi-cho, Choshi 288-0025, Japan.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
- Department of Pharmacy, Nagoya City University Hospital, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3-1 Tanabe do-ri, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8603, Japan.
- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
- Department of Pharmacy, Nagoya City University Hospital, 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
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Yang J, Liu K, Yang L, Ji J, Qin J, Deng H, Wang Z. Identification and validation of a novel cuproptosis-related stemness signature to predict prognosis and immune landscape in lung adenocarcinoma by integrating single-cell and bulk RNA-sequencing. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1174762. [PMID: 37287976 PMCID: PMC10242006 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1174762] [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: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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Background Cancer stem cells (CSCs) play vital roles in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) recurrence, metastasis, and drug resistance. Cuproptosis has provided a novel insight into the treatment of lung CSCs. However, there is a lack of knowledge regarding the cuproptosis-related genes combined with the stemness signature and their roles in the prognosis and immune landscape of LUAD. Methods Cuproptosis-related stemness genes (CRSGs) were identified by integrating single-cell and bulk RNA-sequencing data in LUAD patients. Subsequently, cuproptosis-related stemness subtypes were classified using consensus clustering analysis, and a prognostic signature was constructed by univariate and least absolute shrinkage operator (LASSO) Cox regression. The association between signature with immune infiltration, immunotherapy, and stemness features was also investigated. Finally, the expression of CRSGs and the functional roles of target gene were validated in vitro. Results We identified six CRSGs that were mainly expressed in epithelial and myeloid cells. Three distinct cuproptosis-related stemness subtypes were identified and associated with the immune infiltration and immunotherapy response. Furthermore, a prognostic signature was constructed to predict the overall survival (OS) of LUAD patients based on eight differently expressed genes (DEGs) with cuproptosis-related stemness signature (KLF4, SCGB3A1, COL1A1, SPP1, C4BPA, TSPAN7, CAV2, and CTHRC1) and confirmed in validation cohorts. We also developed an accurate nomogram to improve clinical applicability. Patients in the high-risk group showed worse OS with lower levels of immune cell infiltration and higher stemness features. Ultimately, further cellular experiments were performed to verify the expression of CRSGs and prognostic DEGs and demonstrate that SPP1 could affect the proliferation, migration, and stemness of LUAD cells. Conclusion This study developed a novel cuproptosis-related stemness signature that can be used to predict the prognosis and immune landscape of LUAD patients, and provided potential therapeutic targets for lung CSCs in the future.
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- Jia Yang
- *Correspondence: Zhongqi Wang, ; Jia Yang,
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Yao HF, Xu DP, Zheng JH, Xu Y, Jia QY, Zhu YH, Yang J, He RZ, Ma D, Yang MW, Fu XL, Liu DJ, Huo YM, Yang JY, Zhang JF. Analysis of cuproptosis-related lncRNA signature for predicting prognosis and tumor immune microenvironment in pancreatic cancer. Apoptosis 2023:10.1007/s10495-023-01843-3. [PMID: 37079192 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-023-01843-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a highly malignant digestive tract tumor, with a dismal 5-year survival rate. Recently, cuproptosis was found to be copper-dependent cell death. This work aims to establish a cuproptosis-related lncRNA signature which could predict the prognosis of PC patients and help clinical decision-making. Firstly, cuproptosis-related lncRNAs were identified in the TCGA-PAAD database. Next, a cuproptosis-related lncRNA signature based on five lncRNAs was established. Besides, the ICGC cohort and our samples from 30 PC patients served as external validation groups to verify the predictive power of the risk signature. Then, the expression of CASC8 was verified in PC samples, scRNA-seq dataset CRA001160, and PC cell lines. The correlation between CASC8 and cuproptosis-related genes was validated by Real-Time PCR. Additionally, the roles of CASC8 in PC progression and immune microenvironment characterization were explored by loss-of-function assay. As showed in the results, the prognosis of patients with higher risk scores was prominently worse than that with lower risk scores. Real-Time PCR and single cell analysis suggested that CASC8 was highly expressed in pancreatic cancer and related to cuproptosis. Additionally, gene inhibition of CASC8 impacted the proliferation, apoptosis and migration of PC cells. Furthermore, CASC8 was demonstrated to impact the expression of CD274 and several chemokines, and serve as a key indicator in tumor immune microenvironment characterization. In conclusion, the cuproptosis-related lncRNA signature could provide valuable indications for the prognosis of PC patients, and CASC8 was a candidate biomarker for not only predicting the progression of PC patients but also their antitumor immune responses.
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- Hong-Fei Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200127, People's Republic of China.
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Qin Y, Liu Y, Xiang X, Long X, Chen Z, Huang X, Yang J, Li W. Cuproptosis correlates with immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment based on pan-cancer multiomics and single-cell sequencing analysis. Mol Cancer 2023; 22:59. [PMID: 36959665 PMCID: PMC10037895 DOI: 10.1186/s12943-023-01752-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023] Open
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Recent studies suggest that cuproptosis, a novel mode of cell death, may be associated with the development of cancer. However, no studies are showing its role in tumorigenesis, progression, and prognosis. In the present study, we comprehensively analyzed the expression difference, gene variation and methylation modification of cuproptosis-related genes (CRGs) in pan-cancer. Then, Single sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA) was used to calculate individual cuproptosis scores (CS). The association of CS with copy number variation, clinical features, immune-related genes, TMB, MSI, and tumor immune dysfunction and exclusion (TIDE) was comprehensively assessed. Single-cell transcriptome sequencing (scRNA-seq) to analyze the activation of cuproptosis in the tumor microenvironment. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) were used to validate the expression of cuproptosis hub-gene. Our study shows that CRGs were significantly expressed in a variety of tumors, and CDKN2A had the highest mutation frequency (49%) in all tumors. A significant increase in the CS was observed in most cancers and were associated with poor prognosis in the majority of tumors. CS was significantly negatively correlated with tumor microenvironment scores in more than 10 tumors and positively correlated with PD-L1 in 11 tumors, suggesting involvement in tumor immune escape. scRNA-seq suggests that CRG scores significantly increased in the cancer cells. This study opens avenues for further research on the role of cuproptosis in the occurrence and development of cancer and the development of targeted therapies based on cuproptosis.
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- Yan Qin
- Department of Health Management, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region & Research center of Health Management, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Colorectal & Anal Surgery, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Colorectal & Anal Surgery, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Colorectal & Anal Surgery, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Colorectal & Anal Surgery, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, People's Republic of China
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- Division of Colorectal & Anal Surgery, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital, Nanning, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Health Management, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region & Research center of Health Management, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Health Management, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region & Research center of Health Management, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People's Republic of China.
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