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Tuerhong N, Yang Y, Wang C, Huang P, Li Q. Interactions between platelets and the cancer immune microenvironment. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2024; 199:104380. [PMID: 38718939 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2024.104380] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024] Open
Abstract
Cancer is a leading cause of death in both China and developed countries due to its high incidence and low cure rate. Immune function is closely linked to the development and progression of tumors. Platelets, which are primarily known for their role in hemostasis, also play a crucial part in the spread and progression of tumors through their interaction with the immune microenvironment. The impact of platelets on tumor growth and metastasis depends on the type of cancer and treatment method used. This article provides an overview of the relationship between platelets and the immune microenvironment, highlighting how platelets can either protect or harm the immune response and cancer immune escape. We also explore the potential of available platelet-targeting strategies for tumor immunotherapy, as well as the promise of new platelet-targeted tumor therapy methods through further research.
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- Nuerye Tuerhong
- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou university, No. 222 South Tianshui Road, Gansu, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China; West China Biomedical Big Data Center, Sichuan University, No. 37, GuoXue Xiang Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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Bravaccini S, Boldrin E, Gurioli G, Tedaldi G, Piano MA, Canale M, Curtarello M, Ulivi P, Pilati P. The use of platelets as a clinical tool in oncology: opportunities and challenges. Cancer Lett 2024:217044. [PMID: 38876385 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.217044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Platelets are small circulating anucleated cells mainly involved in thrombosis and hemostasis processes. Moreover, platelets play an active role in tumorigenesis and cancer progression, stimulating angiogenesis and vascular remodelling, and protecting circulating cancer cells from shear forces and immune surveillance. Several reports indicate that platelet number in the blood circulation of cancer patients is associated with prognosis and response to treatment. However, the mechanisms of platelets "education" by cancer cells and the crosstalk between platelets and tumor are still unclear, and the role of "tumor educated platelets" (TEPs) is achieving growing interest in cancer research. TEPs are a biological source of cancer-derived biomarkers, especially RNAs that are protected by platelets membrane from circulating RNases, and could serve as a non-invasive tool for tumor detection, molecular profiling and evolution during therapy in clinical practice. Moreover, short platelet lifespan offers the possibility to get a snapshot assessment of cancer molecular profile, providing a real-time tool. We review and discuss the potential and the clinical utility, in terms of cancer diagnosis and monitoring, of platelet count together with other morphological parameters and of the more recent and innovative TEP profiling.
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- Sara Bravaccini
- IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori", via P. Maroncelli 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Diagnostics Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, 35128 Padova, Italy.
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- IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori", via P. Maroncelli 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
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- IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori", via P. Maroncelli 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Diagnostics Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, 35128 Padova, Italy.
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- IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori", via P. Maroncelli 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
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- Immunology and Molecular Oncology Diagnostics Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, 35128 Padova, Italy.
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- IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) "Dino Amadori", via P. Maroncelli 40, 47014 Meldola, Italy.
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- Surgical Oncology of Digestive Tract Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV-IRCCS, 35128 Padova, Italy.
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Pergialiotis V, Vogiatzi Vokotopoulou L, Vlachos DE, Liontos M, Kontomanolis E, Thomakos N. Pre-treatment thrombocytosis and ovarian cancer survival: A meta-analysis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol X 2024; 22:100312. [PMID: 38745890 PMCID: PMC11091518 DOI: 10.1016/j.eurox.2024.100312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/27/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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An association between thrombocytosis and cancer progression and decreased survival has been observed for various forms of cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of pre-treatment thrombocytosis on ovarian cancer survival. Medline, Scopus, Clinicaltrials.gov, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials CENTRAL and Google Scholar were searched systematically for studies that compared survival outcomes of patients with ovarian cancer who had pre-treatment thrombocytosis with survival outcomes of patients with normal platelet counts. Fourteen articles were retrieved, with a total of 5414 patients with ovarian cancer. The methodological quality of included studies ranged between moderate and high. Patients with advanced stage disease were more likely to have pre-treatment thrombocytosis, and this was associated with lower rates of optimal debulking. Thrombocytosis was also associated with increased likelihood of recurrence of ovarian cancer [hazard ratio (HR) 2.01, 95 % confidence interval (CI) 1.34-3.01] and increased risk of death from ovarian cancer (HR 2.29, 95 % CI 1.35-3.90). The incidence of deep vein thrombosis was comparable in both groups (odds ratio 1.62, 95 % CI 0.48-5.46). Considering these findings, it is evident that pre-treatment thrombocytosis in patients with ovarian cancer is associated with increased risk of recurrence and death. Pre-treatment thrombocytosis is a potential sign of advanced stage disease, and may be predictive of suboptimal tumour debulking during surgery. Its association with other factors that affect survival, including platinum resistance and response to targeted therapy, remains poorly explored, although preliminary data suggest a potential correlation.
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- Vasilios Pergialiotis
- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecologic Oncology, ‘Alexandra’ General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecologic Oncology, ‘Alexandra’ General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecologic Oncology, ‘Alexandra’ General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Clinical Therapeutics, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupole, Greece
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- First Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Gynaecologic Oncology, ‘Alexandra’ General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Chen Y, Zhou J, Liu Z, Wu T, Li S, Zhang Y, Yin X, Yang G, Zhang G. Tumor cell-induced platelet aggregation accelerates hematogenous metastasis of malignant melanoma by triggering macrophage recruitment. J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2023; 42:277. [PMID: 37872588 PMCID: PMC10591353 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-023-02856-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Tumor cell-induced platelet aggregation (TCIPA) is not only a recognized mechanism for paraneoplastic thrombocytosis but also a potential breakthrough alternative for a low response to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in hematogenous metastasis of malignant melanoma (MM). However, there is no TCIPA-specific model for further investigation of the relationship among TCIPA, the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME), and metastasis. METHODS We developed a TCIPA metastatic melanoma model with advanced hematogenous metastasis and enhanced TCIPA characteristics. We also investigated the pathway for TCIPA in the TIME. RESULTS We found that TCIPA triggers the recruitment of tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) to lung metastases by secreting B16 cell-educated platelet-derived chemokines such as CCL2, SDF-1, and IL-1β. Larger quantities of TAMs in the TCIPA model were polarized to the M2 type by B16 cell reprocessing, and their surface programmed cell death 1 ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression was upregulated, ultimately assisting B16 cells in escaping host immunity and accelerating MM hematogenous metastasis. CONCLUSIONS TCIPA accelerates MM lung metastasis via tumor-educated platelets (TEPs), triggering TAM recruitment, promoting TAM polarization (M2), and remodeling the suppressive TIME in lung metastases.
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- Yuyi Chen
- Department of Oncology, Shunyi Hospital, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Li D, Zhao X, Pi X, Wang K, Song D. Systemic immune-inflammation index and the survival of hepatocellular carcinoma patients after transarterial chemoembolization: a meta-analysis. Clin Exp Med 2023; 23:2105-2114. [PMID: 36287310 DOI: 10.1007/s10238-022-00889-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: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), derived from neutrophil, platelet, and lymphocyte counts, has been associated with prognosis of patients with cancer. We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the association between pretreatment SII and survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). Cohort studies were identified by search of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wanfang databases. Pooling the results was achieved with a random-effect model that incorporates potential heterogeneity between studies. Nine studies including 3557 patients with HCC contributed to the meta-analysis. Compared to patients with a lower SII, HCC patients with a higher pretreatment SII had poor overall survival (OS, hazard ratio [HR] 1.66, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.25-2.21, p < 0.001; I2 = 80%) and poor progression-free survival (PFS, HR 1.28, 95% CI 1.05-1.56, p = 0.01; I2 = 0%) after TACE treatment. Further subgroup analyses confirmed a significant association between a high pretreatment SII and poor OS after TACE, which was not significantly affected by study country, sample size, age of the patients, cutoff values for SII, and adjustment of Child-Pugh score or alpha fetoprotein (p for subgroup effect all < 0.05). However, a higher SII was associated with poor OS in studies with follow-up duration ≤ 24 months (HR 1.94, 95% CI 1.39-2.72, p < 0.001), but the association was not statistically significant in studies with follow-up duration > 24 months (HR 1.27, 95% CI: 0.96-1.68, p = 0.09). A higher pretreatment SII was correlated with poor survival of HCC patients after TACE. A preliminary measurement of SII may be valuable for the prediction of the prognosis in HCC patients after TACE.
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- Duqiang Li
- Department of Interventional Therapy, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, 99 Longcheng Street, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan, 030032, China.
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Shanxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Taiyuan, 030013, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, 99 Longcheng Street, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Department of Image, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Department of Digestive System Oncology, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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Li Y, Wang S, Xiao H, Lu F, Zhang B, Zhou T. Evaluation and validation of the prognostic value of platelet indices in patients with leukemia. Clin Exp Med 2023; 23:1835-1844. [PMID: 36622510 DOI: 10.1007/s10238-022-00985-z] [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: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Platelets (PLTs) are believed to play a role in the process by which tumors can accelerate their growth rate, as well as offer the physical and mechanical support necessary to evade the immunological system and metastasis. There is, however, no literature available if PLTs have a role in leukemia. It is significant for PLTs to play a part in hematological malignancies from a therapeutic standpoint and to have the capacity to serve as a prognostic marker in the evolution of leukemia. This is because PLTs play a crucial role in the development of cancer and tumors. In this study, it will be shown that PLT count can be used to predict long-term prognosis after chemotherapy especially in the case of acute myeloid leukemia patients. Furthermore, low PLT-to-lymphocyte ratio and mean PLT volume, as well as high PLT distribution width, are associated with poor prognosis and may represent a novel independent prognostic factor.
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- Yuyan Li
- Department of Experimental Diagnostic, Jilin Kingmed for Clinical Laboratory Co., Ltd., Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of Experimental Diagnostic, Jilin Kingmed for Clinical Laboratory Co., Ltd., Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of Experimental Diagnostic, Jilin Kingmed for Clinical Laboratory Co., Ltd., Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of Experimental Diagnostic, Jilin Kingmed for Clinical Laboratory Co., Ltd., Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of Experimental Diagnostic, Jilin Kingmed for Clinical Laboratory Co., Ltd., Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of Experimental Diagnostic, Jilin Kingmed for Clinical Laboratory Co., Ltd., Changchun, 130000, China.
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Cantó E, Anguera G, Jiménez N, Mellado B, Ramírez O, Mariscal A, Maroto P, Vidal S. Association between the Immunophenotype of Peripheral Blood from mCRPC Patients and the Outcomes of Radium-223 Treatment. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2222. [PMID: 37443615 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13132222] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, with androgen suppression as the standard treatment. Despite initially responding to castration, most metastatic prostate cancer patients eventually experience progression. In these cases, Radium-223 is the chosen treatment. We hypothesized that the immunophenotype of circulating leukocytes conditions the response to Radium-223 treatment. (2) Material and Methods: In this prospective study, we collected peripheral blood from twelve mCRPC patients and nine healthy donors before (baseline) and during treatment with Radium-223. Immunophenotyping and the percentages of leukocyte-platelet complexes were determined by flow cytometry. The increments or decrements of leukocyte subsets between the baseline and the second Radium-223 injection were also calculated. (3) Results: At baseline, the mCRPC patients had a lower percentages of CD4+ T cells and B cells and higher percentages of NK and neutrophils than the HDs. In addition, they had more OX40+ CD4+ T cells, PD-L1+ CD8low cells, PD-L1+ B cells, PD-L1+ NK cells, and monocyte-platelet complexes than the HDs. Moreover, patients with slow and fast progression had different percentages of PD-L1+ CD8+ T cells. In particular, slow progression patients underwent an increment of PD-L1+ CD8+ T cells after two cycles of Radium-223. (4) Conclusions: The characterization of circulating immune cells before initiating Radium-223 treatment could become a non-invasive indicator of the response.
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- Elisabet Cantó
- Inflammatory Diseases, Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), 08041 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
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- Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapeutics in Solid Tumors Laboratory, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Hospital Clinic Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), 08041 Barcelona, Spain
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- Immunology Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), 08041 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Autonomous University of Barcelona, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
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- Inflammatory Diseases, Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau), 08041 Barcelona, Spain
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Li X, Wang Q. Platelet-Derived Microparticles and Autoimmune Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10275. [PMID: 37373420 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241210275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Extracellular microparticles provide a means of cell-to-cell communication and can promote information exchanges between adjacent or distant cells. Platelets are cell fragments that are derived from megakaryocytes. Their main functions are to stop bleeding, regulate inflammation, and maintain the integrity of blood vessels. When platelets are activated, they can perform related tasks by secreting platelet-derived microparticles that contain lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and even organelles. There are differences in the circulating platelet levels in many autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, and Sjogren's syndrome. In this paper, the latest findings in the research field of platelet-derived microparticles are reviewed, including the potential pathogenesis of platelet-derived microparticles in various types of immune diseases, their potential as related markers, and for monitoring the progress and prognosis of disease treatment are expounded.
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- Xiaoshuai Li
- Department of Blood Transfusion, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110801, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110801, China
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Ren W, Xu Y, Yang C, Cheng L, Yao P, Fu S, Han J, Zhuo D. Development and validation of a predictive model for diagnosing prostate cancer after transperineal prostate biopsy. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1038177. [DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1038177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop and validate a nomogram to predict the probability of prostate cancer (PCa) after transperineal prostate biopsy by combining patient clinical information and biomarkers.MethodsFirst, we retrospectively collected the clinicopathologic data from 475 patients who underwent prostate biopsy at our hospital between January 2019 to August 2021. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to select risk factors. Then, we established the nomogram prediction model based on the risk factors. The model performance was assessed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, calibration plots and the Hosmer–Lemeshow test. Decision curve analysis (DCA) was used to evaluate the net benefit of the model at different threshold probabilities. The model was validated in an independent cohort of 197 patients between September 2021 and June 2022.ResultsThe univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses based on the development cohort indicated that the model should include the following factors: age (OR = 1.056, p = 0.001), NEUT (OR = 0.787, p = 0.008), HPR (OR = 0.139, p < 0.001), free/total (f/T) PSA (OR = 0.013, p = 0.015), and PI-RADS (OR = 3.356, p < 0.001). The calibration curve revealed great agreement. The internal nomogram validation showed that the C-index was 0.851 (95% CI 0.809-0.894). Additionally, the AUC was 0.851 (95% CI 0.809-0.894), and the Hosmer–Lemeshow test result presented p = 0.143 > 0.05. Finally, according to decision curve analysis, the model was clinically beneficial.ConclusionHerein, we provided a nomogram combining patients’ clinical data with biomarkers to help diagnose prostate cancers.
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Lee SY, Ferdinand V, Siow LF. Effect of drying methods on yield, physicochemical properties, and total polyphenol content of chamomile extract powder. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1003209. [PMID: 36408266 PMCID: PMC9668249 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1003209] [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: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) is a traditional medicinal plant used to treat hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic pain, and hemorrhoids. Dried chamomile flowers have a longer shelf life and the dried extract in form of powder offers much flexibility for new therapeutic formulations as it could be used as a replacement for liquid extract and serve as a shelf-stable ingredient in new applications. This study aims to determine the effect of drying methods, i.e., convection oven-drying at 45 °C, freeze-drying at -50°C, and spray-drying at 140°C at 10.5 and 12 ml/min, respectively) on powder yield, physicochemical properties (moisture content, water activity, and color attributes), and total polyphenol content of chamomile extract powder. Our findings showed that spray-drying conducted at 140°C, 12 ml/min resulted in the lowest yield of powder (16.67%) compared to convection oven-drying (90.17%) and freeze-drying (83.24%). Decreasing the feed flow rate to 10.5 ml/min during spraying caused an increase in powder yield to 26.99%. The moisture content of spray-dried chamomile extract powder obtained at 140°C, 10.5 ml/min was higher (11.00%) compared to that of convection oven-dried (8.50%) and freeze-dried (7.50%). Both convection oven-dried and freeze-dried chamomile extract powder displayed no significant difference (p > 0.05) in moisture content. The higher feed flow rate (12 ml/min) in spray-drying also led to an increase in the moisture content of chamomile extract powder to 12.00%. The higher residual moisture found in the spray-dried samples resulted in partial agglomeration of particles. In terms of water activity, freeze-dried chamomile extract powder was found to have the highest water activity (0.63) compared to that of convection oven-dried (0.52), spray-dried at 140°C, 10.5 ml/min (0.57), and spray-dried at 140°C, 12 ml/min (0.58). Spray-dried and freeze-dried chamomile extract powder with high moisture content and water activity could be highly susceptible to microbial growth. In terms of color attributes, higher drying temperature in spray-drying led to darker, redder, and more yellowish chamomile extract powder that could be caused by heat-induced Maillard reaction and caramelization. Since lower drying temperature was used in both convection oven-drying and freeze-drying, both convection oven-dried (56.94 mg GAE/g powder) and freeze-dried chamomile extract powder (55.98 mg GAE/g powder) were found to have higher total polyphenol content compared to those of spray-dried (42.79-46.79 mg GAE/g powder). The present findings allow us to understand the effect of drying methods on the properties of chamomile extract powder and provide a better drying option to dry chamomile extract. Due to higher powder yield with ideal powder properties such as low moisture content and water activity, desirable color, and high total polyphenol content obtained from convection oven-drying, convection oven-drying was a better option than freeze-drying and spray-drying for drying chamomile extract.
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Pancreatic Cancer Cells Induce MicroRNA Deregulation in Platelets. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms231911438. [PMID: 36232741 PMCID: PMC9569638 DOI: 10.3390/ijms231911438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Pancreatic cancer is a pathology with a high mortality rate since it is detected at advanced stages, so the search for early-stage diagnostic biomarkers is essential. Liquid biopsies are currently being explored for this purpose and educated platelets are a good candidate, since they are known to present a bidirectional interaction with tumor cells. In this work, we analyzed the effects of platelets on cancer cells’ viability, as determined by MTT, migration using transwell assays, clonogenicity in soft agar and stemness by dilution assays and stem markers’ expression. We found that the co-culture of platelets and pancreatic cancer cells increased the proliferation and migration capacity of BXCP3 cells, augmented clonogenicity and induced higher levels of Nanog, Sox2 and Oct4 expression. As platelets can provide horizontal transfer of microRNAs, we also determined the differential expression of miRNAs in platelets obtained from a small cohort of pancreatic cancer patients and healthy subjects. We found clear differences in the expression of several miRNAs between platelets of patients with cancer healthy subjects. Moreover, when we analyzed microRNAs from the platelets of the pancreatic juice and blood derived from each of the cancer patients, interestingly we find differences between the blood- and pancreatic juice-derived platelets suggesting the presence of different subpopulations of platelets in cancer patients, which warrant further analysis.
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Chen YJ, Dong RG, Zhang MM, Sheng C, Guo PF, Sun J. Cancer-related stroke: Exploring personalized therapy strategies. Brain Behav 2022; 12:e2738. [PMID: 35938982 PMCID: PMC9480895 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.2738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cancer and ischemic stroke are two common diseases that threaten human health and have become the main causes of death in the world. It is estimated that one-in-ten patients with ischemic stroke have concomitant cancer, and this incidence is expected to increase as improvements in medical technology extends the life expectancy of cancer patients. DISCUSSION Cancer-related stroke (CRS) refers to unexplained ischemic stroke in patients with active cancer that cannot be explained by current stroke mechanisms. Available evidence suggests that CRS accounts for 5-10% of embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). Although the incidence of CRS is gradually increasing, its underlying pathogenesis remains unclear. Also, there is no consensus on acute treatment and secondary prevention of stroke. CONCLUSION In this review, we retrospectively analyzed the incidence, mechanisms of CRS, its potential as a new stroke subtype, options for acute treatment, secondary prevention strategies, and disease progression, with the aim of attempting to explore personalized therapy strategies.
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- Yu-Jie Chen
- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou city, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou city, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou city, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou city, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou city, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou city, P.R. China
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Zhang X, Yuan JR, Wang X, Fu S, Wang RT, Wang GY. Association between c-type lectin-like receptor 2 and microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer: a cross-sectional study. BMC Cancer 2022; 22:823. [PMID: 35902826 PMCID: PMC9330644 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-022-09834-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background As a transmembrane protein, C-type lectin-like receptor 2 (CLEC-2) is mainly expressed on platelets and released into plasma after platelet activation. Activated platelets participate in the regulation of innate immune cells. Patients with different microsatellite statuses have distinct immune profiles. This study aimed to investigate the association of plasma CLEC-2 levels with microsatellite status among colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Methods A cross-sectional analysis of 430 CRC patients from Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital was conducted. CLEC-2 levels were measured with fasting venous blood samples drawn from each participant before any treatment. The microsatellite status was evaluated with DNA obtained from fresh frozen tumor tissue samples. The other clinical data were collected and recorded based on the medical system records. Results CLEC-2 levels were significantly higher among patients with high microsatellite instability phenotype than the stable microsatellite group, adjusting for other confounding variables. Conclusions The increased CLEC-2 is associated with the high microsatellite instability subtype of CRC.
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- Xin Zhang
- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, NO.150 Haping ST, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China, 150081
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, NO.150 Haping ST, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China, 150081
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, NO.150 Haping ST, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China, 150081
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, NO.150 Haping ST, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China, 150081
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, NO.150 Haping ST, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China, 150081.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, NO.150 Haping ST, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China, 150081.
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Wang L, Wang X, Guo E, Mao X, Miao S. Emerging roles of platelets in cancer biology and their potential as therapeutic targets. Front Oncol 2022; 12:939089. [PMID: 35936717 PMCID: PMC9355257 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.939089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The main role of platelets is to control bleeding and repair vascular damage via thrombosis. They have also been implicated to promote tumor metastasis through platelet-tumor cell interactions. Platelet-tumor cell interactions promote tumor cell survival and dissemination in blood circulation. Tumor cells are known to induce platelet activation and alter platelet RNA profiles. Liquid biopsies based on tumor-educated platelet biomarkers can detect tumors and correlate with prognosis, personalized therapy, treatment monitoring, and recurrence prediction. Platelet-based strategies for cancer prevention and tumor-targeted therapy include developing drugs that target platelet receptors, interfere with the release of platelet particles, inhibit platelet-specific enzymes, and utilize platelet-derived “nano-platelets” as a targeted drug delivery platform for tumor therapy. This review elaborates on platelet-tumor cell interactions and the molecular mechanisms and discusses future research directions for platelet-based liquid biopsy techniques and platelet-targeted anti-tumor strategies.
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- Lei Wang
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
- *Correspondence: Xionghui Mao, ; Susheng Miao,
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
- *Correspondence: Xionghui Mao, ; Susheng Miao,
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Wang X, Zhao S, Wang Z, Gao T. Platelets involved tumor cell EMT during circulation: communications and interventions. Cell Commun Signal 2022; 20:82. [PMID: 35659308 PMCID: PMC9166407 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-022-00887-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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AbstractDistant spreading of metastatic tumor cells is still the leading cause of tumor death. Metastatic spreading is a complex process, in which epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is the primary and key event to promote it. Presently, extensive reviews have given insights on the occurrence of EMT at the primary tumor site that depends on invasive properties of tumor cells and the tumor-associated microenvironment. However, essential roles of circulation environment involved in tumor cell EMT is not well summarized. As a main constituent of the blood, platelet is increasingly found to work as an important activator to induce EMT. Therefore, this review aims to emphasize the novel role of platelet in EMT through signal communications between platelets and circulation tumor cells, and illustrate potent interventions aiming at their communications. It may give a complementary view of EMT in addition to the tissue microenvironment, help for better understand the hematogenous metastasis, and also illustrate theoretical and practical basis for the targeted inhibition.
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Carnaz Simões AM, Holmström MO, Aehnlich P, Rahbech A, Radziwon-Balicka A, Zamora C, Wirenfeldt Klausen T, Skov V, Kjær L, Ellervik C, Fassi DE, Vidal S, Hasselbalch HC, Andersen MH, Thor Straten P. Patients With Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Harbor High Frequencies of CD8 T Cell-Platelet Aggregates Associated With T Cell Suppression. Front Immunol 2022; 13:866610. [PMID: 35603202 PMCID: PMC9120544 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.866610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) are chronic cancers of the hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow, and patients often harbor elevated numbers of circulating platelets (PLT). We investigated the frequencies of circulating PLT-lymphocyte aggregates in MPN patients and the effect of PLT-binding on CD8 T cell function. The phenotype of these aggregates was evaluated in 50 MPN patients and 24 controls, using flow cytometry. In vitro studies compared the proliferation, cytokine release, and cytoxicity of PLT-bound and PLT-free CD8 T cells. Frequencies of PLT-CD8 T cell aggregates, were significantly elevated in MPN patients. Advanced disease stage and CALR mutation associated with the highest aggregate frequencies with a predominance of PLT-binding to antigen-experienced CD8 T cells. PLT-bound CD8 T cells showed reduction in proliferation and cytotoxic capacity. Our data suggest that CD8 T cell responses are jeopardized in MPN patients. JAK2 and CALR exon 9 mutations – the two predominant driver mutations in MPN – are targets for natural T cell responses in MPN patients. Moreover, MPN patients have more infections compared to background. Thus, PLT binding to antigen experienced CD8 T cells could play a role in the inadequacy of the immune system to control MPN disease progression and prevent recurrent infections.
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- Ana Micaela Carnaz Simões
- Department of Oncology, National Center for Cancer Immune Therapy (CCIT-DK), Herlev University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, National Center for Cancer Immune Therapy (CCIT-DK), Herlev University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, National Center for Cancer Immune Therapy (CCIT-DK), Herlev University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, National Center for Cancer Immune Therapy (CCIT-DK), Herlev University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, National Center for Cancer Immune Therapy (CCIT-DK), Herlev University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- IIB-Sant Pau- Institut Rec. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Oncology, National Center for Cancer Immune Therapy (CCIT-DK), Herlev University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
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- Department of Hematology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Hematology, Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States.,Department of Data and Innovation Support, Region Zealand, Sorø, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Hematology, Rigshospitalet University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- IIB-Sant Pau- Institut Rec. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Oncology, National Center for Cancer Immune Therapy (CCIT-DK), Herlev University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.,Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Oncology, National Center for Cancer Immune Therapy (CCIT-DK), Herlev University Hospital, Herlev, Denmark.,Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Sibilano M, Tullio V, Adorno G, Savini I, Gasperi V, Catani MV. Platelet-Derived miR-126-3p Directly Targets AKT2 and Exerts Anti-Tumor Effects in Breast Cancer Cells: Further Insights in Platelet-Cancer Interplay. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23105484. [PMID: 35628294 PMCID: PMC9141257 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23105484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Among the surrounding cells influencing tumor biology, platelets are recognized as novel players as they release microvesicles (MVs) that, once delivered to cancer cells, modulate signaling pathways related to cell growth and dissemination. We have previously shown that physiological delivery of platelet MVs enriched in miR-126 exerted anti-tumor effects in different breast cancer (BC) cell lines. Here, we seek further insight by identifying AKT2 kinase as a novel miR-126-3p direct target, as assessed by bioinformatic analysis and validated by luciferase assay. Both ectopic expression and platelet MV-mediated delivery of miR-126-3p downregulated AKT2 expression, thus suppressing proliferating and invading properties, in either triple negative (BT549 cells) or less aggressive Luminal A (MCF-7 cells) BC subtypes. Accordingly, as shown by bioinformatic analysis, both high miR-126 and low AKT2 levels were associated with favorable long-term prognosis in BC patients. Our results, together with the literature data, indicate that miR-126-3p exerts suppressor activity by specifically targeting components of the PIK3/AKT signaling cascade. Therefore, management of platelet-derived MV production and selective delivery of miR-126-3p to tumor cells may represent a useful tool in multimodal therapeutic approaches in BC patients.
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- Matteo Sibilano
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.S.); (V.T.); (I.S.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.S.); (V.T.); (I.S.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.S.); (V.T.); (I.S.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.S.); (V.T.); (I.S.)
- Correspondence: (V.G.); (M.V.C.); Tel.: +39-06-7259-6465 (V.G.); +39-06-7259-6465 (M.V.C.)
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (M.S.); (V.T.); (I.S.)
- Correspondence: (V.G.); (M.V.C.); Tel.: +39-06-7259-6465 (V.G.); +39-06-7259-6465 (M.V.C.)
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Rahman KH, Surboyo MD, Radithia D, Parmadiati AE, Wihandono A, Ernawati DS. Oral squamous cell carcinoma with essential thrombocythemia and positive JAK2 (V617F) mutation. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2022; 17:326-331. [PMID: 35592809 PMCID: PMC9073874 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2021.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Essential thrombocythemia is a condition caused by a high platelet count and a positive JAK2 (V617F) mutation. There is an increasing occurrence of malignancy, such as oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), in patients with essential thrombocythemia. The objective of this case report is to document the novel instance of a patient with OSCC after being diagnosed with essential thrombocythemia and a positive JAK2 (V617F) mutation. The patient was a 42-year-old female who complained of an ulcer and pain in the dextral lateral tongue for three months. After two weeks, the pain diminished; however, there was swelling and tenderness on the ulcer. The patient was diagnosed with essential thrombocythemia and a positive JAK2 (V617F) mutation and began undergoing hydroxyurea therapy three months prior to the OSCC diagnosis. The diagnosis of OSCC was based on exfoliative cytology and MRI. The patient was treated with an antiseptic mouthwash to prevent secondary infection and referred to an oncologist to manage the OSCC. It is possible to use the suspected markers of thrombocytosis and a positive JAK2 (V617F) mutation to define the OSCC diagnosis.
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- Kurnia H. Rahman
- Oral Medicine Recidency, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia
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Li QR, Xu HZ, Xiao RC, Liu Y, Tang JM, Li J, Yu TT, Liu B, Li LG, Wang MF, Han N, Xu YH, Wang C, Komatsu N, Zhao L, Peng XC, Li TF, Chen X. Platelets are highly efficient and efficacious carriers for tumor-targeted nano-drug delivery. Drug Deliv 2022; 29:937-949. [PMID: 35319321 PMCID: PMC8956315 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2022.2053762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The present work aims to prove the concept of tumor-targeted drug delivery mediated by platelets. Doxorubicin (DOX) attached to nanodiamonds (ND-DOX) was investigated as the model payload drug of platelets. In vitro experiments first showed that ND-DOX could be loaded in mouse platelets in a dose-dependent manner with a markedly higher efficiency and capacity than free DOX. ND-DOX-loaded platelets (Plt@ND-DOX) maintained viability and ND-DOX could be stably held in the platelets for at least 4 hr. Next, mouse Lewis lung cancer cells were found to activate Plt@ND-DOX and thereby stimulate cargo unloading of Plt@ND-DOX. The unloaded ND-DOX was taken up by co-cultured cancer cells which consequently exhibited loss of viability, proliferation suppression and apoptosis. In vivo, Plt@ND-DOX displayed significantly prolonged blood circulation time over ND-DOX and DOX in mice, and Lewis tumor grafts demonstrated infiltration, activation and cargo unloading of Plt@ND-DOX in the tumor tissue. Consequently, Plt@ND-DOX effectively reversed the growth of Lewis tumor grafts which exhibited significant inhibition of cell proliferation and apoptosis. Importantly, Plt@ND-DOX displayed a markedly higher therapeutic potency than free DOX but without the severe systemic toxicity associated with DOX. Our findings are concrete proof of platelets as efficient and efficacious carriers for tumor-targeted nano-drug delivery with the following features: 1) large loading capacity and high loading efficiency, 2) good tolerance of cargo drug, 3) stable cargo retention and no cargo unloading in the absence of stimulation, 4) prolonged blood circulation time, and 5) excellent tumor distribution and tumor-activated drug unloading leading to high therapeutic potency and few adverse effects. Platelets hold great potential as efficient and efficacious carriers for tumor-targeted nano-drug delivery.
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- Qi-Rui Li
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Taihe Hospital of Shiyan, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Taihe Hospital of Shiyan, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Taihe Hospital of Shiyan, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Taihe Hospital of Shiyan, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Taihe Hospital of Shiyan, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Taihe Hospital of Shiyan, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Institute of Ophthalmological Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection & School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Taihe Hospital of Shiyan, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.,Hubei Key Laboratory of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Taihe Hospital of Shiyan, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.,Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Developmentally Originated Disease, Wuhan, China
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Multimerin-1 and cancer: a review. Biosci Rep 2022; 42:230760. [PMID: 35132992 PMCID: PMC8881648 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20211248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Multimerin-1 (MMRN1) is a platelet protein with a role in haemostasis and coagulation. It is also present in endothelial cells (ECs) and the extracellular matrix (ECM), where it may be involved in cell adhesion, but its molecular functions and protein–protein interactions in these cellular locations have not been studied in detail yet. In recent years, MMRN1 has been identified as a differentially expressed gene (DEG) in various cancers and it has been proposed as a possible cancer biomarker. Some evidence suggest that MMRN1 expression is regulated by methylation, protein interactions, and non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in different cancers. This raises the questions if a functional role of MMRN1 is being targeted during cancer development, and if MMRN1’s differential expression pattern correlates with cancer progression. As a result, it is timely to review the current state of what is known about MMRN1 to help inform future research into MMRN1’s molecular mechanisms in cancer.
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Liu Y, Zhang Y, Ding Y, Zhuang R. Platelet-mediated tumor metastasis mechanism and the role of cell adhesion molecules. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2021; 167:103502. [PMID: 34662726 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2021.103502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Mounting evidence suggests that platelets play an essential role in cancer metastasis. The interactions between platelets and circulating tumor cells (CTCs) promote cancer metastasis. CTCs induce platelet activation and aggregation, and activated platelets gather and protect CTCs from shear stress and natural killer cells. Finally, platelets stimulate CTC anoikis resistance, epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, angiogenesis, extravasation, and eventually, metastasis. Cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) have been identified as active players during the interaction of CTCs with platelets, but the specific mechanism underlying the contribution of platelet-associated CAMs to CTC metastasis remains unclear. In this review, we introduce the mechanism of platelet-related tumor metastasis and particularly focus on the role of CAMs in it.
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- Yitian Liu
- Department of Immunology, the Fourth Military Medical University, #169 Changlexilu Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China; Orthopedic Department of Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, #1 Xinsi Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- Institute of Medical Research, Northwestern Polytechnical University, #127 Youyixilu Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, China
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- Orthopedic Department of Tangdu Hospital, the Fourth Military Medical University, #1 Xinsi Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China
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- Department of Immunology, the Fourth Military Medical University, #169 Changlexilu Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China; Institute of Medical Research, Northwestern Polytechnical University, #127 Youyixilu Road, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710072, China.
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Chen LY, Apte G, Lindenbauer A, Frant M, Nguyen TH. Effect of HIT Components on the Development of Breast Cancer Cells. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11080832. [PMID: 34440575 PMCID: PMC8399975 DOI: 10.3390/life11080832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cancer cells circulating in blood vessels activate platelets, forming a cancer cell encircling platelet cloak which facilitates cancer metastasis. Heparin (H) is frequently used as an anticoagulant in cancer patients but up to 5% of patients have a side effect, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) that can be life-threatening. HIT is developed due to a complex interaction among multiple components including heparin, platelet factor 4 (PF4), HIT antibodies, and platelets. However, available information regarding the effect of HIT components on cancers is limited. Here, we investigated the effect of these materials on the mechanical property of breast cancer cells using atomic force microscopy (AFM) while cell spreading was quantified by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), and cell proliferation rate was determined. Over time, we found a clear effect of each component on cell elasticity and cell spreading. In the absence of platelets, HIT antibodies inhibited cell proliferation but they promoted cell proliferation in the presence of platelets. Our results indicate that HIT complexes influenced the development of breast cancer cells.
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- Li-Yu Chen
- Institute for Bioprocessing and Analytical Measurement Techniques, 37308 Heiligenstadt, Germany; (L.-Y.C.); (G.A.); (A.L.); (M.F.)
- Department of Infection Biology, Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology, 07745 Jena, Germany
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- Institute for Bioprocessing and Analytical Measurement Techniques, 37308 Heiligenstadt, Germany; (L.-Y.C.); (G.A.); (A.L.); (M.F.)
- Institute of Nanotechnology (INT) and Karlsruhe Nano Micro Facility, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Institute for Bioprocessing and Analytical Measurement Techniques, 37308 Heiligenstadt, Germany; (L.-Y.C.); (G.A.); (A.L.); (M.F.)
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- Institute for Bioprocessing and Analytical Measurement Techniques, 37308 Heiligenstadt, Germany; (L.-Y.C.); (G.A.); (A.L.); (M.F.)
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- Institute for Bioprocessing and Analytical Measurement Techniques, 37308 Heiligenstadt, Germany; (L.-Y.C.); (G.A.); (A.L.); (M.F.)
- Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Technische Universität Ilmenau, 98694 Ilmenau, Germany
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Anvari S, Osei E, Maftoon N. Interactions of platelets with circulating tumor cells contribute to cancer metastasis. Sci Rep 2021; 11:15477. [PMID: 34326373 PMCID: PMC8322323 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-94735-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Recent studies have suggested that platelets have a crucial role in enhancing the survival of circulating tumor cells in the bloodstream and aggravating cancer metastasis. The main function of platelets is to bind to the sites of the damaged vessels to stop bleeding. However, in cancer patients, activated platelets adhere to circulating tumor cells and exacerbate metastatic spreading. Several hypotheses have been proposed about the platelet-cancer cell interactions, but the underlying mechanisms of these interactions are not completely understood yet. In this work, we quantitatively investigated the interactions between circulating tumor cells, red blood cells, platelets, plasma flow and microvessel walls via computational modelling at the cellular scale. Our highly detailed computational model allowed us to understand and quantitatively explain the role of platelets in deformation, adhesion and survival of tumor cells in their active arrest to the endothelium.
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- Sina Anvari
- Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
- Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
- Department of Medical Physics, Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, Kitchener, ON, Canada
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada.
- Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
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Wang W, Wang G, Fu S, Zhang B, Liu Z, Wang R. Decreased mean platelet volume is associated with microsatellite instability in colorectal cancer: A propensity score-matched analysis. Cancer Biomark 2021; 31:351-359. [PMID: 33896834 DOI: 10.3233/cbm-203250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) colorectal cancer (CRC) generally have a better prognosis and a more effective immune response than patients with microsatellite stable (MSS) CRC. Moreover, activated platelets play a crucial role in modulating innate immune cells. Mean platelet volume (MPV) is an indicator of platelet activation. This study is to examine the association between MPV and MSI status in CRC. METHODS We collected the clinical and pathological variables of 424 CRC patients diagnosed at the Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital from January 2018 to December 2018. Associations between MPV levels and MSI status were examined. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to reduce the possibility of selection bias. RESULTS 424 CRC patients were divided into low-MPV group and high-MPV group according to the optimal cut-off value of MPV. 131 high-MPV patients were matched to low-MPV counterparts in a 1:1 ratio by propensity score matching. As MPV levels increased, the percentage of patients with MSI-H reduced. Furthermore, compared with MSS group, the MSI-H group had a significantly lower MPV levels (p= 0.003 after matching). In addition, logistic regression analysis identified reduced MPV as an independent risk factor for MSI-H in CRC patients after controlling for other potential parameters. CONCLUSION Lower MPV is associated with MSI-H subtype of CRC. Further study on MPV in MSI-H CRC is warranted.
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- Wen Wang
- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.,Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.,Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Endoscopy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Interventional Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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Santoro C, Capone V, Canonico ME, Gargiulo G, Esposito R, Sanna GD, Parodi G, Esposito G. Single, Dual, and Triple Antithrombotic Therapy in Cancer Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: Searching for Evidence and Personalized Approaches. Semin Thromb Hemost 2021; 47:950-961. [PMID: 34261150 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1726298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Improvement in life expectancy of patients suffering from oncohematologic disorders has turned cancer from an acute into a chronic condition, making the management of comorbidities problematic, especially when it comes to both acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases. Treatment-related adverse events and drug-drug interactions often influence the therapeutic approach of patients with active malignancies and cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, tumor cells and platelets maintain a complex crosstalk that on one hand enhances tumor dissemination and on the other hand induces hemostasis abnormalities. Hence, clinicians should move carefully in the intricate land mines established by patients with active cancer under antithrombotic therapy. To date, there is no consensus on the antithrombotic treatment of patients with cardiovascular diseases and concomitant malignancies. The aim of this review is to collect the available scientific evidence, including the latest clinical trials and guidelines, in order to provide guidance on the management of antithrombotic treatment (both antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy) in cancer patients with either pre-existent or new-onset coronary artery disease. Randomized-controlled trials on antithrombotic treatment in oncologic populations, which by far have thus far been excluded, have to be promoted to supply recommendations in the oncohematologic setting.
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- Ciro Santoro
- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy.,Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, Sassari University Hospital, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, Sassari University Hospital, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
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Casagrande N, Borghese C, Agostini F, Durante C, Mazzucato M, Colombatti A, Aldinucci D. In Ovarian Cancer Multicellular Spheroids, Platelet Releasate Promotes Growth, Expansion of ALDH+ and CD133+ Cancer Stem Cells, and Protection against the Cytotoxic Effects of Cisplatin, Carboplatin and Paclitaxel. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22063019. [PMID: 33809553 PMCID: PMC7999151 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22063019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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A high platelet count is associated with a poor prognosis in ovarian cancer (OvCa). Despite good clinical responses with platinating agents in combination with taxanes, numerous OvCa patients relapse due to chemotherapy resistance. Here, we report that treatment of OvCa cells A2780, OVCAR5 and MDAH with releasate from activated platelets (PR) promoted multicellular tumor spheroid (MCTS) formation. These OvCa-MCTSs had increased percentages of CD133+ and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH)+ cells, bona fide markers of OvCa cancer stem cells (CSCs). PR increased OVCAR5- and MDAH-MCTS viability and decreased the cytotoxic and pro-apoptotic effects of paclitaxel, cisplatin and carboplatin. PR increased the volume of spontaneously formed OVCAR8-MCTSs and counteracted their size reduction due to cisplatin, carboplatin and paclitaxel treatment. PR promoted the survival of ALDH+ and CD133+ OvCa cells during cisplatin, carboplatin and paclitaxel treatment. In conclusion, molecules and growth factors released by activated platelets (EGF, PDGF, TGF-β, IGF and CCL5) may protect tumor cells from chemotherapy by promoting the expansion of ALDH+ and CD133+ OvCa-CSCs, favoring drug resistance and tumor relapse.
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- Naike Casagrande
- Molecular Oncology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy; (N.C.); (C.B.); (A.C.)
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- Molecular Oncology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy; (N.C.); (C.B.); (A.C.)
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- Stem Cell Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy; (F.A.); (C.D.); (M.M.)
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- Stem Cell Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy; (F.A.); (C.D.); (M.M.)
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- Stem Cell Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO) IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy; (F.A.); (C.D.); (M.M.)
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- Molecular Oncology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy; (N.C.); (C.B.); (A.C.)
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- Molecular Oncology Unit, Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano (CRO), IRCCS, 33081 Aviano, Italy; (N.C.); (C.B.); (A.C.)
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Zhang ML, Huang WJ, Yue CX, Li MM, Li N, Wang RT, Xie R. Significant difference of c-type lectin-like receptor 2 between colorectal cancer and polyp subgroups. Cancer Biomark 2021; 31:99-105. [PMID: 33554888 DOI: 10.3233/cbm-200734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Platelets play a key role in tumor progression and metastasis. C-type lectin-like receptor 2 (CLEC-2) is the receptor expressed on platelets and the marker of platelet activation. OBJECTIVE This study aims to determine whether soluble CLEC-2 levels differ between patients with benign colorectal polyps and those with colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS We measured plasma soluble CLEC-2 by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in 150 patients with colorectal polyps, 150 CRC patients without metastasis, 150 CRC liver metastasis, and 150 control subjects. RESULTS The CRC patients had higher soluble CLEC-2 levels than patients with colorectal polyps (p< 0.001). Moreover, CRC patients with liver metastases displayed higher CLEC-2 levels than those in CRC patients without metastases (p< 0.001). In the CRC patients, CLEC-2 levels were correlated with lymph node metastasis and advanced stage. In the patients with polyps, there was a significant difference in CLEC-2 levels among patients with hyperplastic polyp, sessile serrated adenoma, and traditional serrated adenoma (p< 0.001). The ROC curve analysis revealed CLEC-2 had an optimal sensitivity of 77.3% and specificity of 94.6% for the screening of CRC, and sensitivity of 71.0% and specificity of 76.7% for the differential diagnosis of colorectal polyps and CRC. CONCLUSIONS CRC patients have higher CLEC-2 levels than patients with colorectal polyps and healthy controls. Moreover, there is a significant difference in CLEC-2 levels among polyp subtypes. Further research is warranted.
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- Meng-Lin Zhang
- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.,Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.,Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Department of Digestive Internal Medicine, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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Mendoza-Almanza G, Burciaga-Hernández L, Maldonado V, Melendez-Zajgla J, Olmos J. Role of platelets and breast cancer stem cells in metastasis. World J Stem Cells 2020; 12:1237-1254. [PMID: 33312396 PMCID: PMC7705471 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v12.i11.1237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The high mortality rate of breast cancer is mainly caused by the metastatic ability of cancer cells, resistance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and tumor regression capacity. In recent years, it has been shown that the presence of breast cancer stem cells is closely associated with the migration and metastatic ability of cancer cells, as well as with their resistance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The tumor microenvironment is one of the main molecular factors involved in cancer and metastatic processes development, in this sense it is interesting to study the role of platelets, one of the main communicator cells in the human body which are activated by the signals they receive from the microenvironment and can generate more than one response. Platelets can ingest and release RNA, proteins, cytokines and growth factors. After the platelets interact with the tumor microenvironment, they are called "tumor-educated platelets." Tumor-educated platelets transport material from the tumor microenvironment to sites adjacent to the tumor, thus helping to create microenvironments conducive for the development of primary and metastatic tumors. It has been observed that the clone capable of carrying out the metastatic process is a cancer cell with stem cell characteristics. Cancer stem cells go through a series of processes, including epithelial-mesenchymal transition, intravasation into blood vessels, movement through blood vessels, extravasation at the site of the establishment of a metastatic focus, and site colonization. Tumor-educated platelets support all these processes.
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- Laboratorio de Epigenética, Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica, Ciudad de México 14610, Mexico
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- Génómica funcional del cáncer, Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica, Ciudad de México 14610, Mexico
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- Biotecnología Marina, Centro de Investigación Científica y de Estudios Superiores de Ensenada, Ensenada 22860, Mexico
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Catani MV, Savini I, Gasperi V. Molecular Research on Platelet Activity in Health and Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21113804. [PMID: 32471247 PMCID: PMC7312802 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21113804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This editorial summarizes and discusses the themes of eleven articles (five reviews and six original studies) published in the Special Issue “Molecular Research On Platelet Activity in Health and Disease”. They give an international picture of the up-to-date understanding of (i) platelet signalling under physiological and pathological conditions, (ii) novel technologies for monitoring platelet functions and (iii) clinical applications of platelet-based-therapy for management of pathological conditions, not directly related to haemostasis and thrombosis.
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Liebsch AG, Schillers H. Quantification of heparin's antimetastatic effect by single-cell force spectroscopy. J Mol Recognit 2020; 34:e2854. [PMID: 32452079 DOI: 10.1002/jmr.2854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In circulation, cancer cells induce platelet activation, leading to the formation of a cancer cell-encircling platelet cloak which facilitates each step of the metastatic cascade. Since cancer patients treated with the anticoagulant heparin showed reduced metastasis rates and improved survival, it is supposed that heparin suppresses the cloak's formation by inhibiting the interaction between platelet's adhesion molecule P-selectin with its ligands on cancer cells. To quantify this heparin effect, we developed a single-cell force spectroscopy approach and quantified the adhesion (maximum adhesion force [FA ] and detachment work [WD ]) between platelets and human non-small cell lung cancer cells (A549). A configuration was used in which A549 cells were glued to tipless cantilevers and force-distance (F-D) curves were recorded on a layer of activated platelets. The concentration-response relationship was determined for heparin at concentrations between 1 and 100 U/mL. Sigmoid dose-response fit revealed half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50 ) values of 8.01 U/mL (FA ) and 6.46 U/mL (WD ) and a maximum decrease of the adhesion by 37.5% (FA ) and 38.42% (WD ). The effect of heparin on P-selectin was tested using anti-P-selectin antibodies alone and in combination with heparin. Adding heparin after antibody treatment resulted in an additional reduction of 9.52% (FA ) and 7.12% (WD ). Together, we quantified heparin's antimetastatic effect and proved that it predominantly is related to the blockage of P-selectin. Our approach represents a valuable method to investigate the adhesion of platelets to cancer cells and the efficiency of substances to block this interaction.
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- Aaron G Liebsch
- Institute of Physiology II, University Münster, Münster, Germany
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Platelet Responses in Cardiovascular Disease: Sex-Related Differences in Nutritional and Pharmacological Interventions. Cardiovasc Ther 2020; 2020:2342837. [PMID: 32547635 PMCID: PMC7273457 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2342837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent one of the biggest causes of death globally, and their prevalence, aetiology, and outcome are related to genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors, among which sex- and age-dependent differences may play a key role. Among CVD risk factors, platelet hyperactivity deserves particular mention, as it is involved in the pathophysiology of main cardiovascular events (including stroke, myocardial infarction, and peripheral vascular injury) and is closely related to sex/age differences. Several determinants (e.g., hormonal status and traditional cardiovascular risk factors), together with platelet-related factors (e.g., plasma membrane composition, receptor signaling, and platelet-derived microparticles) can elucidate sex-related disparity in platelet functionality and CVD onset and outcome, especially in relation to efficacy of current primary and secondary interventional strategies. Here, we examined the state of the art concerning sex differences in platelet biology and their relationship with specific cardiovascular events and responses to common antiplatelet therapies. Moreover, as healthy nutrition is widely recognized to play a key role in CVD, we also focused our attention on specific dietary components (especially polyunsaturated fatty acids and flavonoids) and patterns (such as Mediterranean diet), which also emerged to impact platelet functions in a sex-dependent manner. These results highlight that full understanding of gender-related differences will be useful for designing personalized strategies, in order to prevent and/or treat platelet-mediated vascular damage.
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