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Abd Elmaaboud MA, Kabel AM, Borg HM, Magdy AA, Kabel SM, Arafa ESA, Alsufyani SE, Arab HH. Omarigliptin/rosinidin combination ameliorates cyclophosphamide-induced lung toxicity in rats: The interaction between glucagon-like peptide-1, TXNIP/NLRP3 inflammasome signaling, and PI3K/Akt/FoxO1 axis. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 177:117026. [PMID: 38936197 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.117026] [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: 04/23/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Cyclophosphamide is an anti-neoplastic drug that has shown competence in the management of a broad range of malignant tumors. In addition, it represents a keystone agent for management of immunological conditions. Despite these unique properties, induction of lung toxicity may limit its clinical use. Omarigliptin is one of the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors that has proven efficacy in management of diabetes mellitus. Rosinidin is an anthocyanidin flavonoid that exhibited promising results in management of diseases characterized by oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis. The present work investigated the possible effects of omarigliptin with or without rosinidin on cyclophosphamide-induced lung toxicity with an exploration of the molecular mechanisms that contribute to these effects. In a rodent model of cyclophosphamide elicited lung toxicity, the potential efficacy of omarigliptin with or without rosinidin was investigated at both the biochemical and the histopathological levels. Both omarigliptin and rosinidin exhibited a synergistic ability to augment the tissue antioxidant defenses, mitigate the inflammatory pathways, restore glucagon-like peptide-1 levels, modulate high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1)/receptors of advanced glycation end products (RAGE)/nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) axis, downregulate the fibrogenic mediators, and create a balance between the pathways involved in apoptosis and the autophagy signals in the pulmonary tissues. In conclusion, omarigliptin/rosinidin combination may be introduced as a novel therapeutic modality that attenuates the different forms of lung toxicities induced by cyclophosphamide.
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- Maaly A Abd Elmaaboud
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt.
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- Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Shaikh 33516, Egypt
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- Anesthesia and ICU Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
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- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates; Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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Lin X, Fang Y, Mi X, Fu J, Chen S, Wu M, Jin N. Asiatic acid inhibits cervical cancer cell proliferation and migration via PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Heliyon 2024; 10:e34047. [PMID: 39055791 PMCID: PMC11269897 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34047] [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: 01/20/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Cervical cancer (CC) is a malignant tumor of the female reproductive system that typically occurs in cervical cells and has high incidence and mortality rates, strong metastatic ability, and poor prognosis. Asiatic acid (AA) exhibits anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, and anti-tumor effects. However, the molecular targets and mechanisms underlying AA-mediated inhibition of CC metastasis remain unclear. AA affects the proliferation, metastasis, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process of CC cell lines. MTT experiments verified that AA inhibited the proliferation ability of CC cells, and the effect of AA on the lateral and longitudinal migration ability of CC was evaluated through wound healing and Transwell assays. Western blotting was used to explore whether AA inhibits EMT process in HeLa and C33a cells. Currently, targeting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway as a strategy for cancer treatment remains an evolving field. However, the molecular mechanism by which AA inhibits CC via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway remains unclear and requires further investigation.
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- Xiuying Lin
- Medical College, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
- Reproductive Medicine Center, Jilin Province People's Hospital, Changchun, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Jilin Province People's Hospital, Changchun, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Jilin Province People's Hospital, Changchun, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Jilin Province People's Hospital, Changchun, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Jilin Province People's Hospital, Changchun, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, Jilin Province People's Hospital, Changchun, China
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- Medical College, Yanbian University, Yanji, China
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Afshari AR, Sanati M, Ahmadi SS, Kesharwani P, Sahebkar A. Harnessing the capacity of phytochemicals to enhance immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy of cancers: A focus on brain malignancies. Cancer Lett 2024; 593:216955. [PMID: 38750720 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.216955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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Brain cancers, particularly glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), are challenging health issues with frequent unmet aspects. Today, discovering safe and effective therapeutic modalities for brain tumors is among the top research interests. Immunotherapy is an emerging area of investigation in cancer treatment. Since immune checkpoints play fundamental roles in repressing anti-cancer immunity, diverse immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been developed, and some monoclonal antibodies have been approved clinically for particular cancers; nevertheless, there are significant concerns regarding their efficacy and safety in brain tumors. Among the various tools to modify the immune checkpoints, phytochemicals show good effectiveness and excellent safety, making them suitable candidates for developing better ICIs. Phytochemicals regulate multiple immunological checkpoint-related signaling pathways in cancer biology; however, their efficacy for clinical cancer immunotherapy remains to be established. Here, we discussed the involvement of immune checkpoints in cancer pathology and summarized recent advancements in applying phytochemicals in modulating immune checkpoints in brain tumors to highlight the state-of-the-art and give constructive prospects for future research.
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- Amir R Afshari
- Natural Products and Medicinal Plants Research Center, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran; Experimental and Animal Study Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Khatam-Ol-Anbia Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, 110062, India.
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- Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India; Biotechnology Research Center, Pharmaceutical Technology Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran; Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Iranpanah A, Majnooni MB, Biganeh H, Amirian R, Rastegari-Pouyani M, Filosa R, Cheang WS, Fakhri S, Khan H. Exploiting new strategies in combating head and neck carcinoma: A comprehensive review on phytochemical approaches passing through PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. Phytother Res 2024; 38:3736-3762. [PMID: 38776136 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Recently, malignant neoplasms have growingly caused human morbidity and mortality. Head and neck cancer (HNC) constitutes a substantial group of malignancies occurring in various anatomical regions of the head and neck, including lips, mouth, throat, larynx, nose, sinuses, oropharynx, hypopharynx, nasopharynx, and salivary glands. The present study addresses the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) pathway as a possible therapeutic target in cancer therapy. Finding new multitargeting agents capable of modulating PI3K/Akt/mTOR and cross-linked mediators could be viewed as an effective strategy in combating HNC. Recent studies have introduced phytochemicals as multitargeting agents and rich sources for finding and developing new therapeutic agents. Phytochemicals have exhibited immense anticancer effects, including targeting different stages of HNC through the modulation of several signaling pathways. Moreover, phenolic/polyphenolic compounds, alkaloids, terpenes/terpenoids, and other secondary metabolites have demonstrated promising anticancer activities because of their diverse pharmacological and biological properties like antiproliferative, antineoplastic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. The current review is mainly focused on new therapeutic strategies for HNC passing through the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway as new strategies in combating HNC.
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- Amin Iranpanah
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- USERN Office, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Science and Technology, University of Sannio, Benevento, Italy
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan
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WANG C, XU J, LIU M, LIU J, HUANG Y, ZHOU L. [Relationship between GTSE1 and Cell Cycle and Potential Regulatory Mechanisms
in Lung Cancer Cells]. ZHONGGUO FEI AI ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF LUNG CANCER 2024; 27:451-458. [PMID: 39026496 PMCID: PMC11258651 DOI: 10.3779/j.issn.1009-3419.2024.106.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
The regulation of the cell cycle is essential for maintaining normal cellular function, especially in the development of diseases such as lung cancer. The cell cycle consists of four major phases (G1, S, G2 and M phases), which are characterized by a series of precise molecular events to ensure proper cell proliferation and division. In lung cancer cells, cell cycle dysregulation can lead to disordered proliferation and increased invasiveness of cancer cells. G2 and S-phase expressed 1 (GTSE1) is a regulatory protein found in the cytoplasm of the cell, which plays a key role in the cell cycle distribution of a wide range of cancer cells and is involved in life processes such as cell proliferation and apoptosis. GTSE1 affects cell cycle progression by interacting with cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1A (p21) and maintaining the stability of p21, which in turn inhibits the activity of cyclin-dependent kinase 1/2 (CDK1/2). In addition, GTSE1 is also involved in the regulation of tumor protein 53 (p53) signaling pathway. With the assistance of mouse double minute 2 homolog (MDM2), GTSE1 is able to transport p53 from the nucleus to the cytoplasm and promote its ubiquitination and degradation, thus affecting cell cycle and cell death-related signaling pathways. This paper reviews the expression of GTSE1 in lung cancer cells and its effects on lung cancer, as well as its potential mechanisms involved in cell cycle regulation.
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Yu X, Chen M, Wu J, Song R. Research progress of SIRTs activator resveratrol and its derivatives in autoimmune diseases. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1390907. [PMID: 38962006 PMCID: PMC11219927 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1390907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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Autoimmune diseases (AID) have emerged as prominent contributors to disability and mortality worldwide, characterized by intricate pathogenic mechanisms involving genetic, environmental, and autoimmune factors. In response to this challenge, a growing body of research in recent years has delved into genetic modifications, yielding valuable insights into AID prevention and treatment. Sirtuins (SIRTs) constitute a class of NAD-dependent histone deacetylases that orchestrate deacetylation processes, wielding significant regulatory influence over cellular metabolism, oxidative stress, immune response, apoptosis, and aging through epigenetic modifications. Resveratrol, the pioneering activator of the SIRTs family, and its derivatives have captured global scholarly interest. In the context of AID, these compounds hold promise for therapeutic intervention by modulating the SIRTs pathway, impacting immune cell functionality, suppressing the release of inflammatory mediators, and mitigating tissue damage. This review endeavors to explore the potential of resveratrol and its derivatives in AID treatment, elucidating their mechanisms of action and providing a comprehensive analysis of current research advancements and obstacles. Through a thorough examination of existing literature, our objective is to advocate for the utilization of resveratrol and its derivatives in AID treatment while offering crucial insights for the formulation of innovative therapeutic approaches.
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- Xiaolong Yu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Immunity and Metabolism, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Wujin Hospital Affiliated with Jiangsu University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
- The Wujin Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Wujin Hospital Affiliated with Jiangsu University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Wujin Hospital Affiliated with Jiangsu University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Wujin Hospital Affiliated with Jiangsu University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
- The Wujin Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Evyapan G, Senturk NC, Celik IS. Ornidazole Inhibits the Angiogenesis and Migration Abilities of Non-small Cell Lung. Cell Biochem Biophys 2024:10.1007/s12013-024-01358-x. [PMID: 38886281 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-024-01358-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Around the world, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among all cancers. Despite advancements in new therapeutic approaches over the past few decades, the five-year survival rate still remains disappointing. The lack of effective anti-angiogenic and anti-migration drugs is the biggest obstacle to the treatment of metastatic lung cancer. Therefore, there is a need to develop new and effective therapeutic compounds targeting anti-angiogenic and anti-migration pathways for the treatment of lung cancer. Ornidazole is a nitroimidazole agent widely used in the treatment of parasitic infections such as trichomonas vaginalis, amebiasis and giardiasis. This study aimed to investigate the anti-proliferative, anti-angiogenic and anti-mitotic activities of the anti-parasitic drug Ornidazole in two human lung cancer cell lines (A549, H1299). METHODS We determined the effects of Ornidazole, on cell viability, apoptosis, migration, angiogenesis and metastatic ability against NSCLC in lung cancer cell lines. Its action on the mRNA and protein expression levels of VEGFA, VEGFR2, NRP1, Casp9, Casp3, Bax, Bcl-2, PIK3CA, AKT, MTOR, PTEN and FOX3A was assessed. Furthermore, in this study the effects on cell migration, cell viability and proliferation was evaluated through wound healing, MTT and Crystal violet assays. RESULTS This study demonstrated that Ornidazole effectively reduces cell viability and migration ability, inhibits angiogenesis and metastatic abilities in NSCLC cells. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, these results may shed light on the treatment of NSCLC, and we suggest the anti-parasitic drug Ornidazole as a new agent with potential anti-angiogenic and anti-mitotic activity by interfering with the molecular pathways that trigger tumor angiogenesis and migration.
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- Gulsah Evyapan
- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Balcali- Adana, Turkey
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- Department Of Medical Services And Techniques, Kahramanmaraş Health Services Vocational School, Pathology Laboratory Techniques Pr., Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
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Wang M, Guo H, Sun BB, Jie XL, Shi XY, Liu YQ, Shi XL, Ding LQ, Xue PH, Qiu F, Cao W, Wang GZ, Zhou GB. Centipeda minima and 6-O-angeloylplenolin enhance the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors in non-small cell lung cancer. PHYTOMEDICINE : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 132:155825. [PMID: 38968790 DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2024.155825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Chemotherapeutic agents including cisplatin, gemcitabine, and pemetrexed, significantly enhance the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by increasing PD-L1 expression and potentiating T cell cytotoxicity. However, the low response rate and adverse effects limit the application of chemotherapy/ICI combinations in patients. METHODS We screened for medicinal herbs that could perturb PD-L1 expression and enhance T cell cytotoxicity in the presence of anti-PD-L1 antibody, and investigated the underlying mechanisms. RESULTS We found that the aqueous extracts of Centipeda minima (CM) significantly enhanced the cancer cell-killing activity and granzyme B expression level of CD8+ T cells, in the presence of anti-PD-L1 antibody. Both CM and its active component 6-O-angeloylplenolin (6-OAP) upregulated PD-L1 expression by suppressing GSK-3β-β-TRCP-mediated ubiquitination and degradation. CM and 6-OAP significantly enhanced ICI-induced reduction of tumor burden and prolongation of overall survival of mice bearing NSCLC cells, accompanied by upregulation of PD-L1 and increase of CD8+ T cell infiltration. CM also exhibited anti-NSCLC activity in cells and in a patient-derived xenograft mouse model. CONCLUSIONS These data demonstrated that the induced expression of PD-L1 and enhancement of CD8+ T cell cytotoxicity underlay the beneficial effects of 6-OAP-rich CM in NSCLCs, providing a clinically available and safe medicinal herb for combined use with ICIs to treat this deadly disease.
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- Min Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China; The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, Institute of Cancer Research, Henan Academy of Innovations in Medical Science, Zhengzhou 450008, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- Research Center of Chinese Herbal Resources Science and Engineering, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
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- Wangjing Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100102, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
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Alwahsh M, Al-Doridee A, Jasim S, Awwad O, Hergenröder R, Hamadneh L. Cytotoxic and molecular differences of anticancer agents on 2D and 3D cell culture. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:721. [PMID: 38829450 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09669-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cancer and multidrug resistance are regarded as concerns related to poor health outcomes. It was found that the monolayer of 2D cancer cell cultures lacks many important features compared to Multicellular Tumor Spheroids (MCTS) or 3D cell cultures which instead have the ability to mimic more closely the in vivo tumor microenvironment. This study aimed to produce 3D cell cultures from different cancer cell lines and to examine the cytotoxic activity of anticancer medications on both 2D and 3D systems, as well as to detect alterations in the expression of certain genes levels. METHOD 3D cell culture was produced using 3D microtissue molds. The cytotoxic activities of colchicine, cisplatin, doxorubicin, and paclitaxel were tested on 2D and 3D cell culture systems obtained from different cell lines (A549, H1299, MCF-7, and DU-145). IC50 values were determined by MTT assay. In addition, gene expression levels of PIK3CA, AKT1, and PTEN were evaluated by qPCR. RESULTS Similar cytotoxic activities were observed on both 3D and 2D cell cultures, however, higher concentrations of anticancer medications were needed for the 3D system. For instance, paclitaxel showed an IC50 of 6.234 µM and of 13.87 µM on 2D and 3D H1299 cell cultures, respectively. Gene expression of PIK3CA in H1299 cells also showed a higher fold change in 3D cell culture compared to 2D system upon treatment with doxorubicin. CONCLUSION When compared to 2D cell cultures, the behavior of cells in the 3D system showed to be more resistant to anticancer treatments. Due to their shape, growth pattern, hypoxic core features, interaction between cells, biomarkers synthesis, and resistance to treatment penetration, the MCTS have the advantage of better simulating the in vivo tumor conditions. As a result, it is reasonable to conclude that 3D cell cultures may be a more promising model than the traditional 2D system, offering a better understanding of the in vivo molecular changes in response to different potential treatments and multidrug resistance development.
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- Mohammad Alwahsh
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, 17138, Jordan.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, 17138, Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, 17138, Jordan
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- Department of Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Bioanalytics, Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften-ISAS-e.V., 44139, Dortmund, Germany
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, Jordan
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Chen Y, Jiang Y, Li X, Huang H, Zhou Y, Zhang C, Wang S, Bohnenberger H, Gao Y. Identification of a novel prognostic signature based on vitamin metabolism clustering-related genes in lung adenocarcinoma. Transl Lung Cancer Res 2024; 13:1084-1100. [PMID: 38854940 PMCID: PMC11157371 DOI: 10.21037/tlcr-24-245] [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: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Background Vitamins, and their metabolic processes play essential regulatory roles in controlling proliferation, differentiation, and growth in carcinogenesis. However, the role of vitamin metabolism in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) has rarely been reported. Here, we established a novel prognostic model based on vitamin metabolism-related genes in LUAD. Methods In this research, we aimed to identify vitamin metabolism associated with differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in LUAD utilizing The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)-LUAD, GSE68465 and GSE72094 data. Unsupervised clustering classified patients into distinct subgroups. By utilizing least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO)-Cox regression analysis, vitamin metabolism-related genes could be used to construct prognostic model. Then the vitamin metabolism gene-related risk score (VRS) was calculated based on best cut-off splitting. Kaplan-Meier analysis, time-dependent receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis, univariate and multivariate Cox analyses, chemotherapeutic drugs sensitivity analysis, immune infiltration analysis and nomogram were conducted to verify our models' accuracy. Finally, CPS1 was identified as a relevant diagnostic marker using Random Forests algorithms, single-cell RNA sequencing data was used to confirm its expression. Results We investigated the relationship between vitamin metabolism patterns, overall survival (OS), and immune infiltration levels of patients with LUAD. A prognostic signature consisting of 11 genes was developed, which was able to classify patients into high and low VRS groups. Through gene enrichment analysis, cell cycle was mainly enriched. Compared to the low VRS group, the high VRS group exhibited poorer OS, as demonstrated by the Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. Furthermore, VRS was identified as an independent predictor of poor prognosis and poor OS, as indicated by both univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses. Additionally, a nomogram was constructed to improve the accuracy of survival predictions in LUAD patients. We also found that the two groups of patients might respond differently to immune targets and anti-tumor drugs. CPS1 was identified as a relevant diagnostic marker and the expression was also as confirmed by single-cell RNA sequencing data. Conclusions Overall, our findings suggest that vitamin metabolism can influence the prognosis of LUAD patients, and our prognostic signature represents a potentially helpful resource for predicting patient outcomes and informing clinical decision-making.
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- Yu Chen
- Department of Oncology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Critical Medicine, Hunan Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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- Department of Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Hematology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Chest Surgery, Qinghai Red Cross Hospital, Xining, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Hu B, Chen S. The role of UBR5 in tumor proliferation and oncotherapy. Gene 2024; 906:148258. [PMID: 38331119 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148258] [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: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Ubiquitin (Ub) protein ligase E3 component n-recognin 5 (UBR5), as a crucial Ub ligase, plays a pivotal role in the field of cell biology, attracting significant attention for its functions in regulating protein degradation and signaling pathways. This review delves into the fundamental characteristics and structure of UBR5. UBR5, through ubiquitination, regulates various key proteins, directly or indirectly participating in cell cycle control, thereby exerting a direct impact on the proliferation of tumor cells. Meanwhile, we comprehensively review the expression levels of UBR5 in different types of tumors and its relationship with tumor development, providing key clues for the role of UBR5 in cancer. Furthermore, we summarize the current research status of UBR5 in cancer treatment. Through literature review, we find that UBR5 may play a crucial role in the sensitivity of tumor cells to radiotherapy chemotherapy, and other anti-tumor treatment, providing new insights for optimizing cancer treatment strategies. Finally, we discuss the challenges faced by UBR5 in cancer treatment, and looks forward to the future research directions. With the continuous breakthroughs in technology and in-depth research, we hope to further study the biological functions of UBR5 and lay the foundation for its anti-tumor treatment.
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- Bin Hu
- Department of Geriatrics, Beilun District People's Hospital, Ningbo 315800, China
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- Department of Geriatrics, Beilun District People's Hospital, Ningbo 315800, China.
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Gong G, Wan Y, Liu Y, Zhang Z, Zheng Y. Ononin triggers ferroptosis-mediated disruption in the triple negative breast cancer both in vitro and in vivo. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 132:111959. [PMID: 38554442 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111959] [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: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a subtype of breast cancer that is difficult to treat due to a lack of targeted therapies. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether a natural flavonoid compound called ononin could be effective in treating TNBC by triggering ferroptosis in MDA-MB-231 and 4 T1 cell lines, and MDA-MB-231-xenograft nude mice model. Ononin inhibited TNBC through ferroptosis, which was determined by MTT assay, flow cytometry, RT-PCR, immunofluorescence, transmission electron microscopy, histological analysis, western blot and bioluminescence assay. Our results showed that treatment with ononin led to increased levels of malondialdehyde and reactive oxygen species and decreased activity of superoxide dismutase, which are indicatives of ferroptosis. We also found that ononin downregulated two key markers of ferroptosis, SLC7A11 and Nrf2, at both the transcriptional and translational level. Additionally, the administration of ononin resulted in a notable decrease in tumor size and weight in the mouse model. Furthermore, it was observed to enhance the rate of apoptosis in TNBC cells. Importantly, ononin did not induce any histological changes in the kidney, liver, and heart. Taken together, our findings suggest that ononin could be a promising therapeutic strategy for TNBC, and that it works by disrupting the Nrf2/SLC7A11 axis through ferroptosis. These results are encouraging and may lead to the development of new treatments for this challenging cancer subtype.
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- Guowei Gong
- Department of Bioengineering, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai Campus, Zhuhai, Guangdong 519041, China; Guangdong Key Laboratory for Functional Substances in Medicinal Edible Resources and Healthcare Products, School of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, Guangdong 521041, China.
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- Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510405, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Functional Substances in Medicinal Edible Resources and Healthcare Products, School of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, Guangdong 521041, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Functional Substances in Medicinal Edible Resources and Healthcare Products, School of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, Guangdong 521041, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Functional Substances in Medicinal Edible Resources and Healthcare Products, School of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, Guangdong 521041, China.
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Iksen, Witayateeraporn W, Hardianti B, Pongrakhananon V. Comprehensive review of Bcl-2 family proteins in cancer apoptosis: Therapeutic strategies and promising updates of natural bioactive compounds and small molecules. Phytother Res 2024; 38:2249-2275. [PMID: 38415799 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.8157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Cancer has a considerably higher fatality rate than other diseases globally and is one of the most lethal and profoundly disruptive ailments. The increasing incidence of cancer among humans is one of the greatest challenges in the field of healthcare. A significant factor in the initiation and progression of tumorigenesis is the dysregulation of physiological processes governing cell death, which results in the survival of cancerous cells. B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) family members play important roles in several cancer-related processes. Drug research and development have identified various promising natural compounds that demonstrate potent anticancer effects by specifically targeting Bcl-2 family proteins and their associated signaling pathways. This comprehensive review highlights the substantial roles of Bcl-2 family proteins in regulating apoptosis, including the intricate signaling pathways governing the activity of these proteins, the impact of reactive oxygen species, and the crucial involvement of proteasome degradation and the stress response. Furthermore, this review discusses advances in the exploration and potential therapeutic applications of natural compounds and small molecules targeting Bcl-2 family proteins and thus provides substantial scientific information and therapeutic strategies for cancer management.
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- Iksen
- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Pharmacy, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Senior Medan, Medan, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Almarisah Madani University, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Preclinical Toxicity and Efficacy Assessment of Medicines and Chemicals Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Nova P, Gomes AM, Costa-Pinto AR. It comes from the sea: macroalgae-derived bioactive compounds with anti-cancer potential. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2024; 44:462-476. [PMID: 36842998 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2023.2174068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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Nature derived compounds represent a valuable source of bioactive molecules with enormous potential. The sea is one of the richest environments, full of skilled organisms, where algae stand out due to their unique characteristics. Marine macroalgae adapt their phenotypic characteristics, such as chemical composition, depending on the environmental conditions where they live. The compounds produced by these organisms show tremendous potential to be used in the biomedical field, due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and anti-cancer properties.Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in the world, and the lack of effective treatments highlights the urgent need for the development of new therapeutic strategies. This review provides an overview of the current advances regarding the anti-cancer activity of the three major groups of marine macroalgae, i.e., red algae (Rhodophyta), brown algae (Phaeophyceae), and green algae (Chlorophyta) on pancreatic, lung, breast, cervical, colorectal, liver, and gastric cancers as well as leukemia and melanoma. In addition, future perspectives, and limitations regarding this field of work are also discussed.
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- Paulo Nova
- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Porto, Portugal
- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- IPATIMUP - Instituto de Patologia Molecular e Imunologia da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Yue W, Wang J, Lin B, Fu Y. Identifying lncRNAs and mRNAs related to survival of NSCLC based on bioinformatic analysis and machine learning. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:7799-7817. [PMID: 38696317 PMCID: PMC11131976 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205783] [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: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common histopathological type, and it is purposeful for screening potential prognostic biomarkers for NSCLC. This study aims to identify the lncRNAs and mRNAs related to survival of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The expression profile data of lung adenocarcinoma and lung squamous cell carcinoma were downloaded in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) dataset. A total of eight survival related long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and 262 survival related mRNAs were filtered. By gene set enrichment analysis, 17 significantly correlated Gene Ontology signal pathways and 14 Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes signal pathways were screened. Based on the clinical survival and prognosis information of the samples, we screened eight lncRNAs and 193 mRNAs by single factor Cox regression analysis. Further single and multifactor Cox regression analysis were performed, 30 independent prognostication-related mRNAs were obtained. The PPI network was further constructed. We then performed the machine learning algorithms (Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator, Recursive feature elimination, and Random forest) to screen the optimized DEGs combination, and a total of 17 overlapping mRNAs were obtained. Based on the 17 characteristic mRNAs obtained, we firstly built a Nomogram prediction model, and the ROC values of training set and testing set were 0.835 and 0.767, respectively. By overlapping the 17 characteristic mRNAs and PPI network hub genes, three genes were obtained: CDC6, CEP55, TYMS, which were considered as key factors associated with survival of NSCLC. The in vitro experiments were performed to examine the effect of CDC6, CEP55, and TYMS on NSCLC cells. Finally, the lncRNAs-mRNAs networks were constructed.
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- Wei Yue
- Innovation Centre for Information, Binjiang Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Innovation Centre for Information, Binjiang Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Innovation Centre for Information, Binjiang Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310053, China
- College of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312099, China
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Qian X, Chen Z, Ji XM, Ji YL, Wang J, Liu YC, Zhou XC, Li QL, Li CY, Zhang AQ. Qingfei mixture modulates the immune responses in lung cancer through modulating mTOR signaling and gut microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29404. [PMID: 38660245 PMCID: PMC11041045 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29404] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Lung cancer ranks among the primary contributors to cancer-related fatalities on a global scale. Multiple research investigations have demonstrated that there exists a dysbiosis within the intestinal bacteria and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) is linked with immune responses in lung cancer. Qingfei mixture (QFM) has been widely used in treating lung cancer, yet the active ingredients and roles of the QFM on immune responses by targeting gut microbiota remain to be elucidated. The chemical constituents of QFM were qualitatively examined by UPLC/Q-TOF-MS. Additionally, we evaluated the therapeutic impact of the organic substance QFM on lung cancer, aiming to elucidate its mechanisms for improving the tumor-immune microenvironment. Herein, we constructed a Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC)-bearing mice model with QFM treatment to observe tumor growth and immune cell changes. Then, the feces were collected and a combinatory study using metagenomes, non-targeted metabonomics, and targeted metabonomics of SCFAs was performed. In vitro experiments have been conducted to estimate the roles of acetate and sodium propionate in CD8+ T cells. Furthermore, we treated tumor-bearing mice with QFM, QFM + MHY1485 (an mTOR activator), and QFM + an antibiotic mixture (ABX) to explore the potential therapeutic benefit of regulation of the tumor microenvironment. A total of 96 compounds were obtained from QFM by UPLC/Q-TOF-MS. Besides, the findings demonstrated that QFM exhibited significant efficacy against lung cancer, manifesting in reduced tumor growth and improved immune responses. In investigating its mechanisms, we integrated gut microbiota sequencing and fecal metabolomics, revealing that QFM effectively restored disruptions in gut microbiota and SCFAs in mice with lung cancer. QFM, acetate, or sodium propionate contributed to the up-regulation of IFN-γ, Gzms-B, perforin, IL-17, IL-6, IL-12, TNF-α expressions and decreased HDAC and IL-10 levels in vitro and in vivo. Moreover, MHY1485 and ABX weakened the effects of QFM on immunomodulation. Collectively, these results suggest that QFM may facilitate immune responses in the LLC-bearing mice via regulating the gut microbiota-derived SCFAs at least partially through targeting the mTOR signaling pathway.
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- Xiang Qian
- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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Lv Q, Zhang J, Cai J, Chen L, Liang J, Zhang T, Lin J, Chen R, Zhang Z, Guo P, Hong Y, Pan L, Ji H. Design, synthesis and mechanism study of coumarin-sulfonamide derivatives as carbonic anhydrase IX inhibitors with anticancer activity. Chem Biol Interact 2024; 393:110947. [PMID: 38479716 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2024.110947] [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: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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In this study, twenty-nine coumarin-3-sulfonamide derivatives, twenty-seven of which are original were designed and synthesized. Cytotoxicity assay indicated that most of these derivatives exhibited moderated to good potency against A549 cells. Among them, compound 8q showed potent inhibition against the four tested cancer cell lines, especially A549 cells with IC50 value of 6.01 ± 0.81 μM, and much lower cytotoxicity on the normal cells was observed compared to the reference compounds. Bioinformatics analysis revealed human carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX) was highly expressed in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and associated with poor prognosis. The inhibitory activity of compound 8q against CAIX was assessed by using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations, which revealed prominent interactions of both compound 8q and CAIX at the active site and their high affinity. The results of ELISA assays verified that compound 8q possessed strong inhibitory activity against CAIX and high subtype selectivity, and could also down-regulate the expression of CAIX in A549 cells. Furthermore, the significant inhibitory effects of compound 8q on the migration and invasion of A549 cells were also found. After treatment with compound 8q, intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels increased and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) decreased. Mechanistic investigation using western blotting revealed compound 8q exerted the anti-migrative and anti-invasive effects probably through mitochondria-mediated PI3K/AKT pathway by targeting CAIX. In summary, coumarin-3-sulfonamide derivatives were developed as potential and effective CAIX inhibitors, which were worthy of further investigation.
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- Qianqian Lv
- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Municipal and Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology, the NMPA and State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
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Das R, Woo J. Identifying the Multitarget Pharmacological Mechanism of Action of Genistein on Lung Cancer by Integrating Network Pharmacology and Molecular Dynamic Simulation. Molecules 2024; 29:1913. [PMID: 38731403 PMCID: PMC11085736 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29091913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Food supplements have become beneficial as adjuvant therapies for many chronic disorders, including cancer. Genistein, a natural isoflavone enriched in soybeans, has gained potential interest as an anticancer agent for various cancers, primarily by modulating apoptosis, the cell cycle, and angiogenesis and inhibiting metastasis. However, in lung cancer, the exact impact and mechanism of action of genistein still require clarification. To provide more insight into the mechanism of action of genistein, network pharmacology was employed to identify the key targets and their roles in lung cancer pathogenesis. Based on the degree score, the hub genes AKT1, CASP3, EGFR, STAT3, ESR1, SRC, PTGS2, MMP9, PRAG, and AR were significantly correlated with genistein treatment. AKT1, EGFR, and STAT3 were enriched in the non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) pathway according to Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis, indicating a significant connection to lung cancer development. Moreover, the binding affinity of genistein to NSCLC target proteins was further verified by molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations. Genistein exhibited potential binding to AKT1, which is involved in apoptosis, cell migration, and metastasis, thus holding promise for modulating AKT1 function. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the mechanism of action of genistein and its therapeutic potential for the treatment of NSCLC.
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- Raju Das
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine,, Dongguk University Wise, Gyeongju 38066, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine,, Dongguk University Wise, Gyeongju 38066, Republic of Korea;
- Channelopathy Research Center (CRC), College of Medicine, Dongguk University Wise, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsan Dong-gu, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
- Medical Cannabis Research Center, College of Medicine, Dongguk University Wise, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsan Dong-gu, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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Wang B, Kong W, Lv L, Wang Z. Plumbagin induces ferroptosis in colon cancer cells by regulating p53-related SLC7A11 expression. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28364. [PMID: 38596137 PMCID: PMC11002553 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28364] [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: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Objective This study examined the mechanism through which plumbagin induces ferroptosis of colon cancer cells. Methods CCK-8 assay was performed to examine the viability of colon cancer cells (SW480 and HCT116 cells) after they were treated with 0-, 5-, 10-, 15- and 20-μmol/L plumbagin. Colony formation assay and Transwell assay were used to examine the effects of 15-μmol/L plumbagin on the proliferation, invasive ability. The ferroptosis of SW480 and HCT116 cells and the expression of p-p53, p53 and SLC7A11 were analysed. The effects of blocking necrosis, apoptosis and ferroptosis on the anti-cancer effects of plumbagin were examined. After p53 was silenced, the effects of plumbagin on proliferation, invasion, ferroptosis and SLC7A11 expression were assessed. A tumour-bearing nude mouse model was used to examine the effects of p53 silencing and/or plumbagin on tumour growth, ferroptosis and SLC7A11 expression. Results Plumbagin inhibited the proliferation of SW480 and HCT116 cells and their invasive and colony-forming abilities. It increased Fe2+ levels but significantly decreased GSH and GPX4 levels. When ferroptosis was inhibited, the effects of plumbagin on colon cancer cells were significantly alleviated. Plumbagin promoted the expression and phosphorylation of p53 and inhibited the mRNA and protein levels of SLC7A11. Silencing of p53 counteracted the effects of plumbagin on the ferroptosis and biological behaviour of SW480 and HCT116 cells. In mouse models of colon cancer, silencing of p53 attenuated the tumour-suppressing effects of plumbagin as well as its inhibitory effects on the protein level of SLC7A11 and restored the expression of GSH and GPX4. Conclusion Plumbagin promotes ferroptosis and inhibits cell proliferation and invasion by decreasing the protein expression of SLC7A11 through p53.
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- Bingyi Wang
- Department of General Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hematology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Liu X, Mei W, Zhang P, Zeng C. PIK3CA mutation as an acquired resistance driver to EGFR-TKIs in non-small cell lung cancer: Clinical challenges and opportunities. Pharmacol Res 2024; 202:107123. [PMID: 38432445 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2024.107123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Epithelial growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have significantly enhanced the treatment outcomes in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients harboring EGFR mutations. However, the occurrence of acquired resistance to EGFR-TKIs is an unavoidable outcome observed in these patients. Disruption of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway can contribute to the emergence of resistance to EGFR TKIs in lung cancer. The emergence of PIK3CA mutations following treatment with EGFR-TKIs can lead to resistance against EGFR-TKIs. This review provides an overview of the current perspectives regarding the involvement of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling in the development of lung cancer. Furthermore, we outline the state-of-the-art therapeutic strategies targeting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in lung cancer. We highlight the role of PIK3CA mutation as an acquired resistance mechanism against EGFR-TKIs in EGFR-mutant NSCLC. Crucially, we explore therapeutic strategies targeting PIK3CA-mediated resistance to EGFR TKIs in lung cancer, aiming to optimize the effectiveness of treatment.
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- Xiaohong Liu
- Department of Medical Oncology, Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital, Shenzhen 518110, China
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- Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital, Shenzhen 518110, China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory, Shenzhen Longhua District Central Hospital, Shenzhen 518110, China.
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Salih OM, Al-Sha’er MA, Basheer HA. Novel 2-Aminobenzothiazole Derivatives: Docking, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation as Anticancer Agents. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:13928-13950. [PMID: 38559989 PMCID: PMC10975593 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Sixteen novel 2-aminobenzothiazole compounds with different amines or substituted piperazine moieties were designed, synthesized, and tested using various methods. Potential interactions were assessed by docking new compounds in the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) binding domain of the PI3Kγ enzyme (PDB code: 7JWE) by nucleophilic substitution or solvent-free/neat fusion for docked compound synthesis. Final 2-aminobenzothiazole compounds were characterized by direct probe gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), proton (1H-NMR), carbon-13 (13C-NMR), and attenuated total reflectance-infrared Fourier transform infrared (ATR FT-IR). The synthesized compounds were investigated for anticancer activities on lung cancer (A549) and breast cancer (MCF-7) cell lines. The compounds' PI3Kγ inhibition was evaluated at a 100 μM concentration. 4-Nitroaniline and piperazine-4-nitroaniline combination in OMS5 and OMS14 reduced lung and breast cancer cell line growth. IC50 values for OMS5 and OMS14, the strongest compounds, ranged from 22.13 to 61.03 μM. OMS1 and OMS2 inhibited PI3Kγ at the highest rates (47 and 48%, respectively) at a 100 μM concentration. Results show that the PI3Kγ enzyme suppression is not the main mechanism behind these OMS5 and OMS14 anticancer effects. CDK2, Akt, mTOR, and p42/44 MAPK are affected. EGF receptor suppression matters. AKT1, AKT3, CDK1/cyclin B, PDK1 direct, PIK3CA E542 K/PIK3R1 (p110 α/p85 α), PIK3CD/PIK3R1 (p110 δ/p85 α), and PKN inhibition were measured to evaluate the possible mechanism of compound OMS14. PIK3CD/PIK3R1 (p110 δ/p85 α) is the most, with 65% inhibition, suggesting a possible mechanism of anticancer properties. Furthermore, the NCI 60-cell line inhibition demonstrates promising broad anticancer inhibition against numerous cancer cell lines of OMS5 and OMS14, which could be good lead compounds for future development.
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- Omar M. Salih
- Pharmaceutical
Sciences Department, College of Pharmacy, Zarqa University, Zarqa 13132, Jordan
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- Pharmaceutical
Sciences Department, College of Pharmacy, Zarqa University, Zarqa 13132, Jordan
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- Clinical
Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Zarqa University, Zarqa 13132, Jordan
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Thepthanee C, Ei ZZ, Benjakul S, Zou H, Petsri K, Innets B, Chanvorachote P. Shrimp Lipids Inhibit Migration, Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition, and Cancer Stem Cells via Akt/mTOR/c-Myc Pathway Suppression. Biomedicines 2024; 12:722. [PMID: 38672078 PMCID: PMC11048134 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12040722] [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: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Shrimp is a rich source of bioactive molecules that provide health benefits. However, the high cholesterol content in shrimp oil may pose a risk. We utilized the cholesterol elimination method to obtain cholesterol-free shrimp lipids (CLs) and investigated their anticancer potential, focusing on cancer stem cells (CSCs) and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Our study focused on CSCs and EMT, as these factors are known to contribute to cancer metastasis. The results showed that treatment with CLs at doses ranging from 0 to 500 µg/mL significantly suppressed the cell migration ability of human lung cancer (H460 and H292) cells, indicating its potential to inhibit cancer metastasis. The CLs at such concentrations did not cause cytotoxicity to normal human keratinocytes. Additionally, CL treatment was found to significantly reduce the levels of Snail, Slug, and Vimentin, which are markers of EMT. Furthermore, we investigated the effect of CLs on CSC-like phenotypes and found that CLs could significantly suppress the formation of a three-dimensional (3D) tumor spheroid in lung cancer cells. Furthermore, CLs induced apoptosis in the CSC-rich population and significantly depleted the levels of CSC markers CD133, CD44, and Sox2. A mechanistic investigation demonstrated that exposing lung cancer cells to CLs downregulated the phosphorylation of Akt and mTOR, as well as c-Myc expression. Based on these findings, we believe that CLs may have beneficial effects on health as they potentially suppress EMT and CSCs, as well as the cancer-potentiating pathway of Akt/mTOR/c-Myc.
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- Chorpaka Thepthanee
- Department of Food Science, School of Food Industry, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand;
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- Center of Excellence in Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (Z.Z.E.); (B.I.)
- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- International Center of Excellence in Seafood Science and Innovation, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkhla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand;
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand;
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- Center of Excellence in Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (Z.Z.E.); (B.I.)
- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (Z.Z.E.); (B.I.)
- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Du CM, Leu WJ, Jiang YH, Chan SH, Chen IS, Chang HS, Hsu LC, Hsu JL, Guh JH. Cardenolide glycosides sensitize gefitinib-induced apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer: inhibition of Na +/K +-ATPase serving as a switch-on mechanism. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03031-9. [PMID: 38451282 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03031-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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The treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is known as a significant level of unmet medical need in spite of the progress in targeted therapy and personalized therapy. Overexpression of the Na+/K+-ATPase contributes to NSCLC progression, suggesting its potentiality in antineoplastic approaches. Epi-reevesioside F, purified from Reevesia formosana, showed potent anti-NSCLC activity through inhibiting the Na+/K+-ATPase, leading to internalization of α1- and α3-subunits in Na+/K+-ATPase and suppression of Akt-independent mTOR-p70S6K-4EBP1 axis. Epi-reevesioside F caused a synergistic amplification of apoptosis induced by gefitinib but not cisplatin, docetaxel, etoposide, paclitaxel, or vinorelbine in both NCI-H460 and A549 cells. The synergism was validated by enhanced activation of the caspase cascade. Bax cleavage, tBid formation, and downregulation of Bcl-xL and Bcl-2 contributed to the synergistic apoptosis induced by the combination treatment of epi-reevesioside F and gefitinib. The increase of membrane DR4 and DR5 levels, intracellular Ca2+ concentrations, and active m-calpain expression were responsible for the caspase-8 activation and Bax cleavage. The increased α-tubulin acetylation and activation of MAPK (i.e., p38 MAPK, Erk, and JNK) depending on cell types contributed to the synergistic mechanism under combination treatment. These signaling pathways that converged on profound c-Myc downregulation led to synergistic apoptosis in NSCLC. In conclusion, the data suggest that epi-reevesioside F inhibits the Na+/K+-ATPase and displays potent anti-NSCLC activity. Epi-reevesioside F sensitizes gefitinib-induced apoptosis through multiple pathways that converge on c-Myc downregulation. The data support the inhibition of Na+/K+-ATPase as a switch-on mechanism to sensitize gefitinib-induced anti-NSCLC activity.
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- Chi-Min Du
- School of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University, No. 33, Linsen S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University, No. 33, Linsen S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University, No. 33, Linsen S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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- Department of Cosmetic Science, Providence University, 200, Sec. 7, Taiwan Boulevard, Shalu Dist, Taichung, 43301, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University, No. 33, Linsen S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist, Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University, No. 33, Linsen S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist, Taipei, 100, Taiwan.
- Department of Nursing, Division of Basic Medical Sciences, Chang-Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
- Department of Medical Oncology, New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital, New Taipei City, 236, Taiwan.
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- School of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University, No. 33, Linsen S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist, Taipei, 100, Taiwan.
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Huang S, Tong W, Yang B, Ma L, Zhang J, Wang C, Xu L, Mei J. KRT80 Promotes Lung Adenocarcinoma Progression and Serves as a Substrate for VCP. J Cancer 2024; 15:2229-2244. [PMID: 38495507 PMCID: PMC10937267 DOI: 10.7150/jca.91753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Background: Keratin 80(KRT80) encodes a type II intermediate filament protein, known for maintaining cell integrity of cells and its involvement in the tumorigenesis and progression of various cancers. However, comprehensive research on its relevance to lung adenocarcinoma remains limited. Methods: In this study, we utilized multiple databases to investigate the transcriptional expression of KRT80 and its correlation with clinicopathological features. A range of assays, including the Cell Counting Kit 8 assay, colony formation assay, cell migration assay, and flow cytometry, were employed to elucidate the impact of KRT80 on the malignant behavior of lung adenocarcinoma. Immunoprecipitation and mass spectrometry were also used to identify putative genes interacting with KRT80. Results: The expression of KRT80 was elevated in lung adenocarcinoma and patients with high levels of KRT80 expression had poor clinical outcomes. Silencing KRT80 suppressed cell viability, and migration, while overexpression had the opposite effect. In addition, Immunoprecipitation and mass spectrometry revealed an interaction between KRT80 and valosin-containing protein (VCP), with VCP knockdown reducing the stability of KRT80 protein. Overexpression of KRT80 mitigated the inhibitory effect of VCP knockdown to some extent. Conclusion: Our findings collectively suggest that KRT80 is a promising diagnostic and prognostic indicator for lung adenocarcinoma. Additionally, the interaction between KRT80 and VCP plays a crucial role in the progression of lung adenocarcinoma, which implies that KRT80 is a promising therapeutic target.
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- Shanhua Huang
- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Institute of Molecular Pathology, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Institute of Molecular Pathology, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Institute of Molecular Pathology, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Institute of Molecular Pathology, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Institute of Molecular Pathology, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Institute of Molecular Pathology, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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He Z, Xu Y, Rao Z, Zhang Z, Zhou J, Zhou T, Wang H. The role of α7-nAChR-mediated PI3K/AKT pathway in lung cancer induced by nicotine. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169604. [PMID: 38157907 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Nicotine enters the environment mainly through human activity, as well as natural sources. This review article examines the increasing evidence implicating nicotine in the initiation and progression of lung cancer. Moreover, it primarily focuses on elucidating the activation mechanism of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (PKB, also known as AKT) signaling pathway, regulated by α7 subtype nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7-nAChR), in relation to the proliferation, invasion, and metastasis of lung cancer cells induced by nicotine, as well as nicotine-mediated anti-apoptotic effects. This process involves PI3K/AKT phosphorylated-B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) family proteins, PI3K/AKT/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), PI3K/AKT/nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)/cellular-mesenchymal epithelial transition factor (c-Met)-induced PI3K/AKT and PI3K/AKT activated-hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α)/vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pathways. In addition, we also deliberated on the related challenges and upcoming prospects within this field. These lay the foundation for further study on nicotine, lung tumorigenesis, and PI3K/AKT related molecular mechanisms. This work has the potential to significantly contribute to the treatment and prognosis of gastric cancer in smokers. Besides, the crucial significance of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in multiple molecular pathways also suggests that its target antagonists may inhibit the development and progression of lung cancer, providing a possible new perspective for solving the problem of nicotine-promoted lung cancer. The emerging knowledge about the carcinogenic mechanisms of nicotine action should be considered during the environmental assessment of tobacco and other nicotine-containing products.
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- Zihan He
- School of Public Health, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Chongqing Research Institute of Nanchang University, Tai Bai Road, Tongnan, Chongqing 402679, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Chongqing Research Institute of Nanchang University, Tai Bai Road, Tongnan, Chongqing 402679, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Chongqing Research Institute of Nanchang University, Tai Bai Road, Tongnan, Chongqing 402679, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Chongqing Research Institute of Nanchang University, Tai Bai Road, Tongnan, Chongqing 402679, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Chongqing Research Institute of Nanchang University, Tai Bai Road, Tongnan, Chongqing 402679, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Chongqing Research Institute of Nanchang University, Tai Bai Road, Tongnan, Chongqing 402679, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Medicine, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, No. 461 Ba Yi Avenue, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, PR China; Chongqing Research Institute of Nanchang University, Tai Bai Road, Tongnan, Chongqing 402679, PR China.
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Morgos DT, Stefani C, Miricescu D, Greabu M, Stanciu S, Nica S, Stanescu-Spinu II, Balan DG, Balcangiu-Stroescu AE, Coculescu EC, Georgescu DE, Nica RI. Targeting PI3K/AKT/mTOR and MAPK Signaling Pathways in Gastric Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1848. [PMID: 38339127 PMCID: PMC10856016 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031848] [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: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Gastric cancer (GC) is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, with more than 1 million cases diagnosed every year. Helicobacter pylori represents the main risk factor, being responsible for 78% of the cases. Increased amounts of salt, pickled food, red meat, alcohol, smoked food, and refined sugars negatively affect the stomach wall, contributing to GC development. Several gene mutations, including PIK3CA, TP53, ARID1A, CDH1, Ras, Raf, and ERBB3 are encountered in GC pathogenesis, leading to phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) protein kinase B (AKT)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR)-PI3K/AKT/mTOR-and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway activation and promoting tumoral activity. Helicobacter pylori, growth factors, cytokines, hormones, and oxidative stress also activate both pathways, enhancing GC development. In clinical trials, promising results have come from monoclonal antibodies such as trastuzumab and ramucirumab. Dual inhibitors targeting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR and MAPK signaling pathways were used in vitro studies, also with promising results. The main aim of this review is to present GC incidence and risk factors and the dysregulations of the two protein kinase complexes together with their specific inhibitors.
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- Diana-Theodora Morgos
- Discipline of Anatomy, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department I of Family Medicine and Clinical Base, “Dr. Carol Davila” Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania
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- Discipline of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Discipline of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Central Military Emergency University Hospital, 010825 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Emergency Discipline, University Hospital of Bucharest, 050098 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Discipline of Physiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (I.-I.S.-S.); (D.G.B.); (A.-E.B.-S.)
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- Discipline of Physiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (I.-I.S.-S.); (D.G.B.); (A.-E.B.-S.)
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- Discipline of Physiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (I.-I.S.-S.); (D.G.B.); (A.-E.B.-S.)
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- Discipline of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 50474 Bucharest, Romania;
- Department of General Surgery, “Dr. Ion Cantacuzino” Clinical Hospital, 020475 Bucharest, Romania
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- Central Military Emergency University Hospital “Dr. Carol Davila”, 010825 Bucharest, Romania;
- Discipline of General Surgery, Faculty of Midwifery and Nursing, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
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Chen J, Kang G, Lei W, Li J, Wang H, Bi Y, Zhang W, Zhang L, Chai L, Wang P, Li X. DUSP22 suppresses tumor progression by directly dephosphorylating AKT in non-small cell lung cancer. Mol Carcinog 2024; 63:314-325. [PMID: 37937915 DOI: 10.1002/mc.23654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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Protein kinase B (AKT) plays a pivotal in regulating cell migration, proliferation, apoptosis, and survival, making it a prominent target for anticancer therapy. While the kinase activity of AKT has been extensively explored, its dephosphorylation have largely remained uncharted. Herein, we aimed to unravel the molecular mechanisms governing AKT dephosphorylation, with a specific emphasis on dual-specificity phosphatases DUSP22. Our investigation sought to shed light on the potential of DUSP22 as a potential therapeutic target for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). To determine the expression level of DUSP22 in NSCLC cell lines, the gene expression profiling interactive analysis (GEPIA) and Oncomine database were searched. Additionally, the effect of DUSP22 on patient survival was analyzed with Kaplan-Meier database. Antitumor effects of DUSP22 were tested in A549 and H1299 cell lines. Experiments are based on: (1) cell viability determined by the cell counting kit-8 assay and colony-formation assay; (2) cell migratory ability assessed through the scratch assay and the transwell migration assay; (3) the mechanism behind the antitumor effects of DUSP22 dissected with co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) and in vitro kinase assays. Our study revealed a significant downregulation of DUSP22 in both NSCLC cell lines and tissues. Meanwhile, survival rate analysis results demonstrated that reduced DUSP22 expression was correlated with poorer overall survival in lung cancer patients. Moreover, DUSP22 exhibited an inhibitory effect on the cell viability and migratory capacity of A549 and H1299 cells. This inhibition was accompanied by the decrease in the phosphorylation of AKT and p38. Mechanistically, the phosphatase domain of DUSP22 interacted with AKT, resulting in the inhibition of AKT phosphorylation. This inhibitory effect was contingent upon the phosphatase activity of DUSP22. These findings provide compelling evidence that DUSP22 directly interacted with AKT, leading to the dephosphorylation of AKT at S473 and T308 residues, ultimately curbing the proliferation and migration of lung cancer cells. Additionally, our results also highlight a preclinical rationale for utilizing DUSP22 as a prognostic marker in NSCLC.
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- Jingying Chen
- Joint National Laboratory for Antibody Drug Engineering, the First Affiliated Hospital, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Joint National Laboratory for Antibody Drug Engineering, the First Affiliated Hospital, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Joint National Laboratory for Antibody Drug Engineering, the First Affiliated Hospital, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Joint National Laboratory for Antibody Drug Engineering, the First Affiliated Hospital, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Joint National Laboratory for Antibody Drug Engineering, the First Affiliated Hospital, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Joint National Laboratory for Antibody Drug Engineering, the First Affiliated Hospital, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Joint National Laboratory for Antibody Drug Engineering, the First Affiliated Hospital, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Joint National Laboratory for Antibody Drug Engineering, the First Affiliated Hospital, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Joint National Laboratory for Antibody Drug Engineering, the First Affiliated Hospital, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Joint National Laboratory for Antibody Drug Engineering, the First Affiliated Hospital, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Joint National Laboratory for Antibody Drug Engineering, the First Affiliated Hospital, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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Szalai F, Sztankovics D, Krencz I, Moldvai D, Pápay J, Sebestyén A, Khoor A. Rictor-A Mediator of Progression and Metastasis in Lung Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:543. [PMID: 38339294 PMCID: PMC10854599 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16030543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Lung carcinoma is one of the most common cancer types for both men and women. Despite recent breakthroughs in targeted therapy and immunotherapy, it is characterized by a high metastatic rate, which can significantly affect quality of life and prognosis. Rictor (encoded by the RICTOR gene) is known as a scaffold protein for the multiprotein complex mTORC2. Among its diverse roles in regulating essential cellular functions, mTORC2 also facilitates epithelial-mesenchymal transition and metastasis formation. Amplification of the RICTOR gene and subsequent overexpression of the Rictor protein can result in the activation of mTORC2, which promotes cell survival and migration. Based on recent studies, RICTOR amplification or Rictor overexpression can serve as a marker for mTORC2 activation, which in turn provides a promising druggable target. Although selective inhibitors of Rictor and the Rictor-mTOR association are only in a preclinical phase, they seem to be potent novel approaches to reduce tumor cell migration and metastasis formation. Here, we summarize recent advances that support an important role for Rictor and mTORC2 as potential therapeutic targets in the treatment of lung cancer. This is a traditional (narrative) review based on Pubmed and Google Scholar searches for the following keywords: Rictor, RICTOR amplification, mTORC2, Rictor complexes, lung cancer, metastasis, progression, mTOR inhibitors.
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- Fatime Szalai
- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (F.S.); (D.S.); (I.K.); (D.M.); (J.P.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (F.S.); (D.S.); (I.K.); (D.M.); (J.P.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (F.S.); (D.S.); (I.K.); (D.M.); (J.P.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (F.S.); (D.S.); (I.K.); (D.M.); (J.P.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (F.S.); (D.S.); (I.K.); (D.M.); (J.P.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, H-1085 Budapest, Hungary; (F.S.); (D.S.); (I.K.); (D.M.); (J.P.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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Attia HG, El-Morshedy SM, Nagy AM, Ibrahim AM, Aleraky M, Abdelrahman SS, Osman SM, Alasmari SM, El Raey MA, Abdelhameed MF. Citrus clementine Peel Essential Oil Ameliorates Potassium Dichromate-Induced Lung Injury: Insights into the PI3K/AKT Pathway. Metabolites 2024; 14:68. [PMID: 38276303 PMCID: PMC10818323 DOI: 10.3390/metabo14010068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Acute Lung Injury (ALI) is a life-threatening syndrome that has been identified as a potential complication of COVID-19. There is a critical need to shed light on the underlying mechanistic pathways and explore novel therapeutic strategies. This study aimed to examine the potential therapeutic effects of Citrus clementine essential oil (CCEO) in treating potassium dichromate (PDC)-induced ALI. The chemical profile of CCEO was created through GC-MS analysis. An in vivo study in rats was conducted to evaluate the effect of CCEO administrated via two different delivery systems (oral/inhalation) in mitigating acute lung injury (ALI) induced by intranasal instillation of PDC. Eight volatile compounds were identified, with monoterpene hydrocarbons accounting for 97.03% of the identified constituents, including 88.84% of D-limonene. CCEO at doses of 100 and 200 mg/kg bw exhibited antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These significant antioxidant properties were revealed through the reduction of malondialdehyde (MDA) and the restoration of reduced glutathione (GSH). In addition, inflammation reduction was observed by decreasing levels of cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α and tumor growth factor-β (TNF-α and TGF-β), along with an increase in phosphatidylinositide-3-kinase (PI3K) and Akt overexpression in lung tissue homogenate, in both oral and inhalation routes, compared to the PDC-induced group. These results were supported by histopathological studies and immunohistochemical assessment of TGF-β levels in lung tissues. These findings revealed that CCEO plays an integral role in relieving ALI induced by intranasal PDC and suggests it as a promising remedy.
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- Hany G. Attia
- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 1988, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Pathology Department, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Menoufia 32511, Egypt;
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- Department of Animal Reproduction & AI, Veterinary Research Institute, National Research Center, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt;
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- Applied Medical Sciences College, Najran University, Najran 55461, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.I.); (S.M.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Al-Azhar University, New Damietta 11651, Egypt;
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Oct. 6 University, Giza 12585, Egypt;
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- Applied Medical Sciences College, Najran University, Najran 55461, Saudi Arabia; (A.M.I.); (S.M.A.)
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- Department of Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics, Pharmaceutical Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmacology Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Cairo 12622, Egypt;
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Arunrungvichian K, Vajragupta O, Hayakawa Y, Pongrakhananon V. Targeting Alpha7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors in Lung Cancer: Insights, Challenges, and Therapeutic Strategies. ACS Pharmacol Transl Sci 2024; 7:28-41. [PMID: 38230275 PMCID: PMC10789132 DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.3c00138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7 nAChR) is an ion-gated calcium channel that plays a significant role in various aspects of cancer pathogenesis, particularly in lung cancer. Preclinical studies have elucidated the molecular mechanism underlying α7 nAChR-associated lung cancer proliferation, chemotherapy resistance, and metastasis. Understanding and targeting this mechanism are crucial for developing therapeutic interventions aimed at disrupting α7 nAChR-mediated cancer progression and improving treatment outcomes. Drug research and discovery have determined natural compounds and synthesized chemical antagonists that specifically target α7 nAChR. However, approved α7 nAChR antagonists for clinical use are lacking, primarily due to challenges related to achieving the desired selectivity, efficacy, and safety profiles required for effective therapeutic intervention. This comprehensive review provided insights into the molecular mechanisms associated with α7 nAChR and its role in cancer progression, particularly in lung cancer. Furthermore, it presents an update on recent evidence about α7 nAChR antagonists and addresses the challenges encountered in drug research and discovery in this field.
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- Kuntarat Arunrungvichian
- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
- Unit
of Compounds Library for Drug Discovery, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Research
Affairs, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Institute
of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan
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- Department
of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Preclinical
Toxicity and Efficacy Assessment of Medicines and Chemicals Research
Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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ZHANG Y, WANG Y, LIU M. [Study on the Role and Mechanism of METTL3 Mediating the Up-regulation of
m6A Modified Long Non-coding RNA THAP7-AS1 in Promoting the Occurrence of
Lung Cancer]. ZHONGGUO FEI AI ZA ZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF LUNG CANCER 2024; 26:919-933. [PMID: 38163978 PMCID: PMC10767667 DOI: 10.3779/j.issn.1009-3419.2023.102.45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer is a major threat to human health. The molecular mechanisms related to the occurrence and development of lung cancer are complex and poorly known. Exploring molecular markers related to the development of lung cancer is helpful to improve the effect of early diagnosis and treatment. Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) THAP7-AS1 is known to be highly expressed in gastric cancer, but has been less studied in other cancers. The aim of the study is to explore the role and mechanism of methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) mediated up-regulation of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modified lncRNA THAP7-AS1 expression in promoting the development of lung cancer. METHODS Samples of 120 lung cancer and corresponding paracancerous tissues were collected. LncRNA microarrays were used to analyze differentially expressed lncRNAs. THAP7-AS1 levels were detected in lung cancer, adjacent normal tissues and lung cancer cell lines by quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The diagnostic value of THAP7-AS1 in lung cancer and the relationship between THAP7-AS1 expression and survival rate and clinicopathological parameters were analyzed. Bioinformatics analysis, methylated RNA immunoprecipitation (meRIP), RNA pull-down and RNA-immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay were used to investigate the molecular regulation mechanism of THAP7-AS1. Cell proliferation, migration, invasion and tumorigenesis of SPC-A-1 and NCI-H1299 cells were determined by MTS, colony-formation, scratch, Transwell and xenotransplantation in vivo, respectively. Expression levels of phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kenase B (PI3K/AKT) signal pathway related protein were detected by Western blot. RESULTS Expression levels of THAP7-AS1 were higher in lung cancer tissues and cell lines (P<0.05). THAP7-AS1 has certain diagnostic value in lung cancer [area under the curve (AUC)=0.737], and its expression associated with overall survival rate, tumor size, tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) stage and lymph node metastasis (P<0.05). METTL3-mediated m6A modification enhanced THAP7-AS1 expression. The cell proliferation, migration, invasion and the volume and mass of transplanted tumor were all higher in the THAP7-AS1 group compared with the NC group and sh-NC group of SPC-A-1 and NCI-H1299 cells, while the cell proliferation, migration and invasion were lower in the sh-THAP7-AS1 group (P<0.05). THAP7-AS1 binds specifically to Cullin 4B (CUL4B). The cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and expression levels of phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha (PIK3CA), phosphoinositide-3 kinase, catalytic subunit delta (PIK3CD), phospho-phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (p-PI3K), phospho-protein kinase B (p-AKT) and phospho-mammalian target of rapamycin (p-mTOR) were higher in the THAP7-AS1 group compared with the Vector group of SPC-A-1 and NCI-H1299 cells (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS LncRNA THAP7-AS1 is stably expressed through m6A modification mediated by METTL3, and combines with CUL4B to activate PI3K/AKT signal pathway, which promotes the occurrence and development of lung cancer.
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Al-Hawary SIS, Ruzibakieva M, Gupta R, Malviya J, Toama MA, Hjazi A, Alkhayyat MRR, Alsaab HO, Hadi A, Alwaily ER. Detailed role of microRNA-mediated regulation of PI3K/AKT axis in human tumors. Cell Biochem Funct 2024; 42:e3904. [PMID: 38102946 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3904] [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: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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The regulation of signal transmission and biological processes, such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, metabolism, migration, and angiogenesis are greatly influenced by the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Highly conserved endogenous non-protein-coding RNAs known as microRNAs (miRNAs) have the ability to regulate gene expression by inhibiting mRNA translation or mRNA degradation. MiRNAs serve key role in PI3K/AKT pathway as upstream or downstream target, and aberrant activation of this pathway contributes to the development of cancers. A growing body of research shows that miRNAs can control the PI3K/AKT pathway to control the biological processes within cells. The expression of genes linked to cancers can be controlled by the miRNA/PI3K/AKT axis, which in turn controls the development of cancer. There is also a strong correlation between the expression of miRNAs linked to the PI3K/AKT pathway and numerous clinical traits. Moreover, PI3K/AKT pathway-associated miRNAs are potential biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, therapy, and prognostic evaluation. The role and clinical applications of the PI3K/AKT pathway and miRNA/PI3K/AKT axis in the emergence of cancers are reviewed in this article.
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- Cell Therapy Department, Institute of Immunology and Human Genomics, Uzbekistan Academy of Science, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Life Sciences and Biological Sciences, IES University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- College of Pharmacy, National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Islamic Studies, College of Art, The Islamic University of Najaf, Najaf, Iraq
- Department of Islamic Studies, College of Art, The Islamic University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq
- Department of Islamic Studies, College of Art, The Islamic University of Al Diwaniyah, Diwaniyah, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories Techniques, Imam Ja'afar Al-Sadiq University, Al-Muthanna, Iraq
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- Microbiology Research Group, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Iraq
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Xu L, Ding R, Song S, Liu J, Li J, Ju X, Ju B. Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals the mechanism of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway activation in lung adenocarcinoma by KRAS mutation. J Gene Med 2024; 26:e3658. [PMID: 38282149 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.3658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Aberrant activation of the phosphatidlinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway has been shown to play an important role in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). The effect of KRAS mutations, one of the important signatures of LUAD, on the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in LUAD remains unclear. METHODS The Seurat package and principal component analysis were used for cell categorization of single-cell RNA sequencing data of LUAD. The AUCell score was used to assess the activity of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. Meanwhile, using the gene expression profiles and mutation profiles in the The Cancer Genome Atlas dataset, LUAD patients were categorized into KRAS-mutant (KRAS-MT) and KRAS-wild-types (KRAS-WT), and the corresponding enrichment scores were calculated using gene set enrichment analysis analysis. Finally, the subpopulation of cells with the highest pathway activity was identified, the copy number variation profile of this subpopulation was inscribed using the inferCNV package and the CMap database was utilized to make predictions for drugs targeting this subpopulation. RESULTS There is higher PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway activity in LUAD epithelial cells with KRAS mutations, and high expression of KRAS, PIK3CA, AKT1 and PDPK1. In particular, we found significantly higher levels of pathway activity and associated gene expression in KRAS-MT than in KRAS-WT. We identified the highest pathway activity on a subpopulation of GRB2+ epithelial cells and the presence of amplified genes within its pathway. Finally, drugs were able to target GRB2+ epithelial cell subpopulations, such as wortmannin, palbociclib and angiogenesis inhibitor. CONCLUSIONS The present study provides a basic theory for the activation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway as a result of KRAS mutations.
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- Long Xu
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, China
- Department of Oncology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Oncology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, China
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- TCM Innovation Engineering Technology Center, Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for TCM Viscera-State Theory and Applications, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, China
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Long T, Li J, Yin T, Liu K, Wang Y, Long J, Wang J, Cheng L. A genetic variant in gene NDUFAF4 confers the risk of non-small cell lung cancer by perturbing hsa-miR-215 binding. Mol Carcinog 2024; 63:145-159. [PMID: 37787384 DOI: 10.1002/mc.23642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Hsa-microRNA-215 (hsa-miR-215) plays multiple roles in carcinogenesis through regulating its target genes. Genetic variants in hsa-miR-215 target sites thus may affect hsa-miR-215-mRNA interactions, result in altered expression of target genes and even influence cancer susceptibility. This study aimed to investigate the associations of genetic variants which located in the binding sites of hsa-miR-215 with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) susceptibility in the Chinese population and reveal the potential regulatory mechanism of functional variants in NSCLC development. The candidate genetic variants were predicted and screened through bioinformatics analysis based on the degree of complementarity of hsa-miR-215 sequences. The potential effects of genetic variants on the binding ability of hsa-miR-215 and target genes were also predicted. A case-control study with 932 NSCLC patients and 1036 healthy controls was conducted to evaluate the association of candidate genetic variants with NSCLC susceptibility, and an independent case-control study with 552 NSCLC cases and 571 controls were used to further validate the promising associations. Dual luciferase reporter gene assay was applied to explore the regulation of the genetic variants on transcription activity of target gene. Cell phenotyping experiments in vitro and RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) were then carried out to preliminarily explore the potential regulatory mechanisms of the target genes in NSCLC. A total of five candidate genetic variants located in the binding sites of hsa-miR-215 were screened. The two-stage case-control study showed that a variant rs1854268 A > T, which located in the 3' untranslated (3'UTR) region of NDUFAF4 gene, was associated with decreased risk of NSCLC (additive model, odds ratio [OR] = 0.83, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.75-0.92, p < 0.001). Functional annotation displayed that rs1854268 A > T might downregulate the expression of NDUFAF4 by enhancing the binding affinity of hsa-miR-215-5p to NDUFAF4 mRNA. Additionally, transient knockdown of the NDUFAF4 could inhibit lung cancer cell migration and promote lung cancer cell apoptosis. Further RNA-seq analysis revealed that the knockdown of NDUFAF4 may affect NSCLC development by downregulating the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and phosphoinositide 3 kinase-AKT (PI3K-AKT) signaling pathways. Moreover, the overexpression of CCND1 could partially attenuate the effects of NDUFAF4 knock down on lung cancer cell migration and apoptosis, indicating that CCND1 may be involved in the tumor-promoting effects of NDUFAF4 as a downstream molecule of NDUFAF4 gene. In conclusion, the genetic variant rs1854268 (A > T) on NDUFAF4 confers NSCLC susceptibility by altering the binding affinity of hsa-miR-215-5p, thus regulating the expression of NDUFAF4 and subsequently influencing downstream tumor molecules and pathways such as CCND1, NF kappa B, and PI3K-AKT signaling pathways.
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- Tingting Long
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Yuan R, Li K, Li Q, Wang C, Zhang H, Ge L, Ren Y, You F. Bioactive components and the molecular mechanism of Shengxian Decoction against lung adenocarcinoma based on network pharmacology and molecular docking. Am J Transl Res 2023; 15:6988-7012. [PMID: 38186989 PMCID: PMC10767532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify the active components of Shengxian Decoction (SXT) and to elucidate the multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway regulatory mechanisms underlying the efficacy of SXT in treating lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). METHODS The effects of SXT extract on proliferation, migration, and invasion capabilities of human LUAD cells were determined through 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT), wound healing, and Transwell assays. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) was employed to pinpoint the primary active constituents of SXT. The SXT-active component-target-pathway network and protein-protein interaction (PPI) network were constructed based on network pharmacology. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analyses were performed using DAVID. The clinical significance of key targets was assessed using several external databases, and molecular docking confirmed the binding affinities between key targets and SXT active components. RESULTS SXT significantly inhibited the proliferation, migration and invasion of human LUAD cells. HPLC identified and quantified seven active SXT components. Network pharmacology yielded 197 targets, 128 signaling pathways, and 448 GO terms. The PPI network and external validation underscored 13 key targets significantly associated with the influence of SXT on LUAD progression. Molecular docking demonstrated strong interactions between SXT active components and key targets. CONCLUSION SXT treats LUAD through a multifaceted approach involving various components, targets, and pathways. This research offers novel insights into the constituents and molecular mechanisms of SXT in LUAD therapy.
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- Ruijiao Yuan
- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal UniversityChengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal UniversityChengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal UniversityChengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal UniversityChengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal UniversityChengdu, Sichuan, China
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- College of Life Science, Sichuan Normal UniversityChengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineChengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Regulating Metabolic Diseases Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineChengdu, Sichuan, China
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Castillejos-López M, Romero Y, Varela-Ordoñez A, Flores-Soto E, Romero-Martinez BS, Velázquez-Cruz R, Vázquez-Pérez JA, Ruiz V, Gomez-Verjan JC, Rivero-Segura NA, Camarena Á, Torres-Soria AK, Gonzalez-Avila G, Sommer B, Solís-Chagoyán H, Jaimez R, Torres-Espíndola LM, Aquino-Gálvez A. Hypoxia Induces Alterations in the Circadian Rhythm in Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases. Cells 2023; 12:2724. [PMID: 38067152 PMCID: PMC10706372 DOI: 10.3390/cells12232724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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The function of the circadian cycle is to determine the natural 24 h biological rhythm, which includes physiological, metabolic, and hormonal changes that occur daily in the body. This cycle is controlled by an internal biological clock that is present in the body's tissues and helps regulate various processes such as sleeping, eating, and others. Interestingly, animal models have provided enough evidence to assume that the alteration in the circadian system leads to the appearance of numerous diseases. Alterations in breathing patterns in lung diseases can modify oxygenation and the circadian cycles; however, the response mechanisms to hypoxia and their relationship with the clock genes are not fully understood. Hypoxia is a condition in which the lack of adequate oxygenation promotes adaptation mechanisms and is related to several genes that regulate the circadian cycles, the latter because hypoxia alters the production of melatonin and brain physiology. Additionally, the lack of oxygen alters the expression of clock genes, leading to an alteration in the regularity and precision of the circadian cycle. In this sense, hypoxia is a hallmark of a wide variety of lung diseases. In the present work, we intended to review the functional repercussions of hypoxia in the presence of asthma, chronic obstructive sleep apnea, lung cancer, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, obstructive sleep apnea, influenza, and COVID-19 and its repercussions on the circadian cycles.
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- Manuel Castillejos-López
- Departamento de Epidemiología e Infectología Hospitalaria, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas (INER), Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
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- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, Mexico;
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- Red MEDICI, Carrera de Médico Cirujano, Facultad de Estudios Superiores de Iztacala Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 54090, Mexico; (A.V.-O.); (A.K.T.-S.)
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (E.F.-S.); (B.S.R.-M.); (R.J.)
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (E.F.-S.); (B.S.R.-M.); (R.J.)
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- Laboratorio de Genómica del Metabolismo Óseo, Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica (INMEGEN), Mexico City 14610, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Biología Molecular de Enfermedades Emergentes y EPOC, Instituto Nacional de Enferdades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas (INER), Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Biología Molecular, Departamento de Fibrosis Pulmonar, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas (INER), Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
- Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Escuela Superior de Medicina, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (INP), Mexico City 11340, Mexico
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- Dirección de Investigación, Instituto Nacional de Geriatría (INGER), Mexico City 10200, Mexico; (J.C.G.-V.); (N.A.R.-S.)
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- Dirección de Investigación, Instituto Nacional de Geriatría (INGER), Mexico City 10200, Mexico; (J.C.G.-V.); (N.A.R.-S.)
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- Laboratorio de Inmunobiología y Genética, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas (INER), Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
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- Red MEDICI, Carrera de Médico Cirujano, Facultad de Estudios Superiores de Iztacala Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico City 54090, Mexico; (A.V.-O.); (A.K.T.-S.)
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- Laboratorio de Oncología Biomédica, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas (INER), Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Investigación en Hiperreactividad Bronquial, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas (INER), Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Neurobiología Cognitiva, Centro de Investigación en Ciencias Cognitivas, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos, Cuernavaca 62209, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Farmacología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, Mexico; (E.F.-S.); (B.S.R.-M.); (R.J.)
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- Laboratorio de Biología Molecular, Departamento de Fibrosis Pulmonar, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias Ismael Cosío Villegas (INER), Mexico City 14080, Mexico;
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, Mexico
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Halász H, Szatmári Z, Kovács K, Koppán M, Papp S, Szabó-Meleg E, Szatmári D. Changes of Ex Vivo Cervical Epithelial Cells Due to Electroporation with JMY. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16863. [PMID: 38069185 PMCID: PMC10706833 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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The ionic environment within the nucleoplasm might diverge from the conditions found in the cytoplasm, potentially playing a role in the cellular stress response. As a result, it is conceivable that interactions of nuclear actin and actin-binding proteins (ABPs) with apoptosis factors may differ in the nucleoplasm and cytoplasm. The primary intracellular stress response is Ca2+ influx. The junctional mediating and regulating Y protein (JMY) is an actin-binding protein and has the capability to interact with the apoptosis factor p53 in a Ca2+-dependent manner, forming complexes that play a regulatory role in cytoskeletal remodelling and motility. JMY's presence is observed in both the cytoplasm and nucleoplasm. Here, we show that ex vivo ectocervical squamous cells subjected to electroporation with JMY protein exhibited varying morphological alterations. Specifically, the highly differentiated superficial and intermediate cells displayed reduced nuclear size. In inflamed samples, nuclear enlargement and simultaneous cytoplasmic reduction were observable and showed signs of apoptotic processes. In contrast, the less differentiated parabasal and metaplastic cells showed increased cytoplasmic activity and the formation of membrane protrusions. Surprisingly, in severe inflammation, vaginosis or ASC-US (Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance), JMY appears to influence only the nuclear and perinuclear irregularities of differentiated cells, and cytoplasmic abnormalities still existed after the electroporation. Our observations can provide an appropriate basis for the exploration of the relationship between cytopathologically relevant morphological changes of epithelial cells and the function of ABPs. This is particularly important since ABPs are considered potential diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers for both cancers and chronic inflammation.
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- Henriett Halász
- Department of Biophysics, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (H.H.); (E.S.-M.)
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- Department of Pathology, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary;
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- DaVinci Clinics, 7635 Pécs, Hungary; (M.K.); (S.P.)
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- Department of Biophysics, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (H.H.); (E.S.-M.)
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- Department of Biophysics, Medical School, University of Pécs, 7624 Pécs, Hungary; (H.H.); (E.S.-M.)
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Kwak HJ, Kim J, Kim SY, Park S, Choi J, Kim SH. Moracin E and M isolated from Morus alba Linné induced the skeletal muscle cell proliferation via PI3K-Akt-mTOR signaling pathway. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20570. [PMID: 37996535 PMCID: PMC10667267 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47411-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Twigs of Morus alba have been used in traditional medicine to treat muscle-related symptoms such as aches, numbness, and stiffness. Despite its clinical use in traditional medicine, its active compounds and mode of action have not yet been investigated. Therefore, we aimed to isolate the compounds from the twigs of M. alba and deduce active compounds, key gene targets, and mechanism of action against sarcopenia using network pharmacology analysis. Using various isolation techniques and spectroscopic methods, 43 phytochemicals, including 3 new flavonoids, were isolated and performed network pharmacology analysis. According to the computational-assistant analysis, 28 compounds, 9 genes, and the PI3K-Akt-mTOR signaling pathway were deduced as expected active compounds (EAC), key targets, and the main signaling pathway. To verify the predicted results, the cell proliferation activities of the EAC were evaluated. Especially, moracin E and M significantly increased by 130% (p < 0.001) and 57% (p < 0.05), respectively, which have more than 2- and 1.5-fold stronger effects compared to the control. Furthermore, both increased the expression level of proteins involved in the PI3K-Akt-mTOR signaling pathway and myogenic proteins, including myogenin and MyoD. This study demonstrated that moracin E and M exhibit cell proliferative effects on skeletal muscle cells through the PI3K-Akt-mTOR signaling pathway.
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- Hee Jae Kwak
- Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, 21983, South Korea
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- Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, 21983, South Korea
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- Division of Practical Application, Honam National Institute of Biological Resources, Mokpo, 58762, South Korea
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- Chuncheon Center, Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Chuncheon, 24341, South Korea
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- Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, 21983, South Korea
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- Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, 21983, South Korea.
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Wang S, Cheng Z, Cui Y, Xu S, Luan Q, Jing S, Du B, Li X, Li Y. PTPRH promotes the progression of non-small cell lung cancer via glycolysis mediated by the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. J Transl Med 2023; 21:819. [PMID: 37974250 PMCID: PMC10652596 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-023-04703-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The protein tyrosine phosphatase H receptor (PTPRH) is known to regulate the occurrence and development of pancreatic and colorectal cancer. However, its association with glycolysis in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is still unclear. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between PTPRH expression and glucose metabolism and the underlying mechanism of action. METHODS The expression of PTPRH in NSCLC cells was evaluated by IHC staining, qRT‒PCR and Western blotting. The effect of PTPRH on cell biological behavior was evaluated by colony assays, EdU experiments, Transwell assays, wound healing assays and flow cytometry. Changes in F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) uptake and glucose metabolite levels after altering PTPRH expression were detected via a gamma counter and lactic acid tests. The expression of glycolysis-related proteins in NSCLC cells was detected by Western blotting after altering PTPRH expression. RESULTS The results showed that PTPRH was highly expressed in clinical patient tissue samples and closely related to tumor diameter and clinical stage. In addition, PTPRH expression was associated with glycometabolism indexes on 18F-FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging, the expression level of Ki67 and the expression levels of glycolysis-related proteins. PTPRH altered cell behavior, inhibited apoptosis, and promoted 18F-FDG uptake, lactate production, and the expression of glycolysis-related proteins. In addition, PTPRH modulated the glycometabolism of NSCLC cells via the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway, as assessed using LY294002 and 740Y-P (an inhibitor and agonist of PI3K, respectively). The same results were validated in vivo using a xenograft tumor model in nude mice. Protein expression levels of PTPRH, glycolysis-related proteins, p-PI3K/PI3K and p-AKT/AKT were measured by IHC staining using a subcutaneous xenograft model in nude mice. CONCLUSIONS In summary, we report that PTPRH promotes glycolysis, proliferation, migration, and invasion via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in NSCLC and ultimately promotes tumor progression, which can be regulated by LY294002 and 740Y-P. These results suggest that PTPRH is a potential therapeutic target for NSCLC.
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- Shu Wang
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing Northern Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing Northern Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing Northern Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing Northern Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing Northern Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing Northern Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing Northern Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing Northern Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Hospital of China Medical University, No. 155, Nanjing Northern Street, Shenyang, 110001, Liaoning, People's Republic of China.
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Sztankovics D, Krencz I, Moldvai D, Dankó T, Nagy Á, Nagy N, Bedics G, Rókusz A, Papp G, Tőkés AM, Pápay J, Sápi Z, Dezső K, Bödör C, Sebestyén A. Novel RICTOR amplification harbouring entities: FISH validation of RICTOR amplification in tumour tissue after next-generation sequencing. Sci Rep 2023; 13:19610. [PMID: 37949943 PMCID: PMC10638425 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46927-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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Alterations in mTOR signalling molecules, including RICTOR amplification, have been previously described in many cancers, particularly associated with poor prognosis. In this study, RICTOR copy number variation (CNV) results of diagnostic next-generation sequencing (NGS) were analysed in 420 various human malignant tissues. RICTOR amplification was tested by Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) and validated using the "gold standard" fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH). Additionally, the consequences of Rictor protein expression were also studied by immunohistochemistry. RICTOR amplification was presumed in 37 cases with CNV ≥ 3 by NGS, among these, 16 cases (16/420; 3.8%) could be validated by FISH, however, ddPCR confirmed only 11 RICTOR-amplified cases with lower sensitivity. Based on these, neither NGS nor ddPCR could replace traditional FISH in proof of RICTOR amplification. However, NGS could be beneficial to highlight potential RICTOR-amplified cases. The obtained results of the 14 different tumour types with FISH-validated RICTOR amplification demonstrate the importance of RICTOR amplification in a broad spectrum of tumours. The newly described RICTOR-amplified entities could initiate further collaborative studies with larger cohorts to analyse the prevalence of RICTOR amplification in rare diseases. Finally, our and further work could help to improve and expand future therapeutic opportunities for mTOR-targeted therapies.
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- Dániel Sztankovics
- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
- HCEMM-SE Molecular Oncohematology Research Group, Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
- HCEMM-SE Molecular Oncohematology Research Group, Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
- HCEMM-SE Molecular Oncohematology Research Group, Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology, Forensic and Insurance Medicine, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 93, 1091, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
- HCEMM-SE Molecular Oncohematology Research Group, Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pathology and Experimental Cancer Research, Semmelweis University, Üllői út 26, 1085, Budapest, Hungary.
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Zhang S, Dong P, Pan Z, Chen Q, Zhu J, Mao Z. Comparison of gene mutation profile in different lung adenocarcinoma subtypes by targeted next-generation sequencing. Med Oncol 2023; 40:349. [PMID: 37935925 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-023-02206-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Disease prognosis after resection of lung cancer could be affected by pathological subtypes. In this study, we investigated the difference of gene variation and significantly altered pathways between adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS)/microinvasive adenocarcinoma (MIA) and invasive adenocarcinoma (IAC) subtypes to reveal the molecular mechanism of prognosis differences. METHODS Sixty one tumor tissues were subjected to DNA extraction and customized 136 gene targeted next-generation sequencing. Comparisons between groups were performed with two-sided Fisher's exact test for categorical variables and two-tailed unpaired t test for numerical variables. RESULTS A total of 402 somatic mutations involved in 70 genes were detected in all these samples, and 74.29% of these genes were mutated in at least two samples. PMS2, ARID1A, EGFR, and POLE were the most frequently mutated genes. ALK_EML4 fusion was observed in one IAC patient and RET_ KIF5B fusion in one AIS patient. A significant higher proportion of patients with TP53 gene mutation was observed in the IAC group (P = 0.0057). The average onset age in IAC group is 62.48 years, which is greater than other subtypes (P = 0.0166). It revealed that mutations in genes involved in the mTOR signaling pathway (56.52% vs 26.32%, P = 0.0288) and Hippo signaling pathway (34.78% vs 10.53%, P = 0.0427) were significantly enriched in IAC subtypes, suggesting the key involvement of mTOR and Hippo signaling pathways in lung tumor development and malignant progression. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed the heterogeneity of gene mutations and significantly altered pathways between different lung cancer subtypes, suggesting the potential mechanism of different prognosis.
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- Shaowen Zhang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Medical Equipment, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China
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- Thorgene Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Thorgene Co., Ltd, Beijing, 100176, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430060, People's Republic of China.
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Damizia M, Moretta GM, De Wulf P. The RioK1 network determines p53 activity at multiple levels. Cell Death Discov 2023; 9:410. [PMID: 37935656 PMCID: PMC10630321 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-023-01704-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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By responding to a host of adverse conditions, ranging from DNA damage to viral infection, transcription factor p53 supports genomic stability, cellular health, and survival. Not surprisingly, tumours across the cancer spectrum carry mutations in p53, misexpress the protein, or dysregulate its activity. Several signalling pathways, many of which comprise oncogenic proteins, converge upon p53 to control its stability and activity. We here present the conserved kinase/ATPase RioK1 as an upstream factor that determines p53 activity at the DNA, RNA, and protein levels. It achieves this task by integrating the regulatory events that act on p53 into a coherent response circuit. We will also discuss how RIOK1 overexpression represents an alternative mechanism for cancers to inactivate p53, and how targeting RioK1 could eradicate malignancies that are driven by a dysregulated RioK1-p53 network.
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- Michela Damizia
- Department of Cellular, Computational, and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento (TN), Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational, and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento (TN), Italy
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- Department of Cellular, Computational, and Integrative Biology (CIBIO), University of Trento, 38123, Trento (TN), Italy.
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Almalki WH. Beyond the genome: lncRNAs as regulators of the PI3K/AKT pathway in lung cancer. Pathol Res Pract 2023; 251:154852. [PMID: 37837857 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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Lung cancer is a prevalent and devastating disease, representing a significant global health burden. Despite advancements in therapeutic strategies, the molecular mechanisms underlying its pathogenesis remain incompletely understood. Lung cancer typically displays the deregulated activity of the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/AKT) pathway, which is vital for cell proliferation, survival, and metastasis. Emerging evidence suggests that long non-coding RNA (lncRNAs) can modulate the PI3K/AKT pathway, offering new insights into lung cancer biology and potential therapeutic opportunities. These lncRNA act as either oncogenes, promoting pathway activation, or tumour suppressors, attenuating pathway signalling. The dysregulation of lncRNA is associated with various cellular processes, including apoptosis, cell cycle control, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and angiogenesis, ultimately influencing lung cancer growth and metastasis. The development of novel therapeutic strategies, such as small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), antisense oligonucleotides, and CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing, holds promise for restoring lncRNAs dysregulation and re-establishing the equilibrium of the PI3K/AKT pathway. The emerging role of lncRNAs as regulators of the PI3K/AKT pathway sheds new light on the complex molecular landscape of lung cancer. Understanding the interplay between lncRNA and the PI3K/AKT pathway could lead to the identification of novel biomarkers for prognosis and therapeutic targets for precision medicine. The potential of lncRNAs-based therapeutics may pave the way for more effective and personalized treatment approaches in lung cancer and potentially other malignancies with dysregulated PI3K/AKT signalling. This review aims to explore the emerging role of lncRNAs as key regulators of the PI3K/AKT pathway in lung cancer.
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- Waleed Hassan Almalki
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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Le MT, Nguyen HT, Nguyen XH, Do XH, Mai BT, Ngoc Nguyen HT, Trang Than UT, Nguyen TH. Regulation and therapeutic potentials of microRNAs to non-small cell lung cancer. Heliyon 2023; 9:e22080. [PMID: 38058618 PMCID: PMC10696070 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22080] [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: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer, accounting for 80%-85% of total cases and leading to millions of deaths worldwide. Drug resistance is the primary cause of treatment failure in NSCLC, which urges scientists to develop advanced approaches for NSCLC treatment. Among novel approaches, the miRNA-based method has emerged as a potential approach as it allows researchers to modulate target gene expression. Subsequently, cell behaviors are altered, which leads to the death and the depletion of cancer cells. It has been reported that miRNAs possess the capacity to regulate multiple genes that are involved in various signaling pathways, including the phosphoinositide 3-kinase, receptor tyrosine kinase/rat sarcoma virus/mitogen-activated protein kinase, wingless/integrated, retinoblastoma, p53, transforming growth factor β, and nuclear factor-kappa B pathways. Dysregulation of these signaling pathways in NSCLC results in abnormal cell proliferation, tissue invasion, and drug resistance while inhibiting apoptosis. Thus, understanding the roles of miRNAs in regulating these signaling pathways may enable the development of novel NSCLC treatment therapies. However, a comprehensive review of potential miRNAs in NSCLC treatment has been lacking. Therefore, this review aims to fill the gap by summarizing the up-to-date information on miRNAs regarding their targets, impact on cancer-associated pathways, and prospective outcomes in treating NSCLC. We also discuss current technologies for delivering miRNAs to the target cells, including virus-based, non-viral, and emerging extracellular vesicle-based delivery systems. This knowledge will support future studies to develop an innovative miRNA-based therapy and select a suitable carrier to treat NSCLC effectively.
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- Mai Thi Le
- Vinmec Hi-tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
- Faculty of Biology, VNU University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
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- Vinmec Hi-tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
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- Vinmec Hi-tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
- College of Health Sciences, Vin University, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
- Vinmec-VinUni Institute of Immunology, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- Department of Practical and Experimental Surgery, Vietnam Military Medical University, 160 Phung Hung Street, Phuc La, Ha Dong, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- Vinmec Hi-tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
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- Vinmec Hi-tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
- Vinmec-VinUni Institute of Immunology, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
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- Vinmec Hi-tech Center, Vinmec Healthcare System, Hanoi, 100000, Viet Nam
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Nath M, Bhattacharjee K, Choudhury Y. The antidiabetic drug pioglitazone ameliorates betel-nut-induced carcinogenesis in mice by restoring normal lipid metabolism, reducing oxidative stress, and inducing apoptosis. J Cancer Res Ther 2023; 19:1967-1974. [PMID: 38376305 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_844_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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CONTEXT Oral administration (2 mg mL-1) of aqueous extract of betel nut (AEBN) for 24 weeks induced oncogenic alterations in the liver of female Swiss Albino mice concomitant with aberrant lipid metabolism, overactivation of Akt/mTOR signaling, and loss of apoptosis. AIM This study was designed to investigate the potential of repurposing the antidiabetic drug pioglitazone for alleviating AEBN-induced carcinogenesis. METHODS Sera of animals were evaluated for lipid profile and free fatty acid levels. Liver tissues were investigated for oxidative stress, histopathology, and expression of proteins involved in lipid metabolism and oncogenesis by western blotting. Apoptosis was determined using TUNEL assay. RESULTS Coadministration of pioglitazone (10 mg kg-1 b.w) with AEBN for 8 weeks restored normal lipid profile and AMPK/ACC signaling, reduced FASN and HMGCR expressions and oxidative stress, and actively induced Akt/mTOR-mediated apoptosis in the liver. CONCLUSIONS Pioglitazone can effectively alleviate AEBN-induced carcinogenesis in mice.
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- Moumita Nath
- Department of Biotechnology, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, India
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Iksen I, Seephan S, Limprasutr V, Sinsook S, Buaban K, Chamni S, Pongrakhananon V. Preclinical Characterization of 22-(4'-Pyridinecarbonyl) Jorunnamycin A against Lung Cancer Cell Invasion and Angiogenesis via AKT/mTOR Signaling. ACS Pharmacol Transl Sci 2023; 6:1143-1154. [PMID: 37588759 PMCID: PMC10425992 DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.3c00046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most prevalent form of lung cancer, is associated with an unfavorable prognosis owing to its high rate of metastasis. Thus, the identification of new drugs with potent anticancer activities is essential to improve the clinical outcome of this disease. Marine organisms exhibit a diverse source of biologically active compounds with anticancer effects. The anticancer effects of jorunnamycin A (JA) derived from the Thai blue sponge (Xestospongia sp.) and 22-(4'-pyridinecarbonyl) jorunnamycin A (22-(4'-py)-JA), the semisynthetic derivative of JA, have been reported. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of 22-(4'-py)-JA on NSCLC metastasis using in vitro, in vivo, and in silico approaches. The JA derivative inhibited tumor cell invasion and tube formation in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). The computational analysis demonstrated strong and stable interactions between 22-(4'-py)-JA and the AKT protein. Further examinations into the molecular mechanisms revealed the suppression of AKT/mTOR/p70S6K signaling by 22-(4'-py)-JA, leading to the downregulation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9), hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Furthermore, 22-(4'-py)-JA suppressed in vivo metastasis by decreasing the number of colonies in the lung. These findings indicated the antimetastasis activity of 22-(4'-py)-JA, which might prove useful for further clinical applications.
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- Iksen Iksen
- Department
of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical
Sciences and Technology Program, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department
of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Preclinical
Toxicity and Efficacy Assessment of Medicines and Chemicals Research
Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Pharmaceutical
Sciences and Technology Program, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Department
of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department
of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Natural
Products and Nanoparticles Research Unit (NP2), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department
of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmaceutical
Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Natural
Products and Nanoparticles Research Unit (NP2), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department
of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Preclinical
Toxicity and Efficacy Assessment of Medicines and Chemicals Research
Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Choudhary N, Bawari S, Burcher JT, Sinha D, Tewari D, Bishayee A. Targeting Cell Signaling Pathways in Lung Cancer by Bioactive Phytocompounds. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3980. [PMID: 37568796 PMCID: PMC10417502 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15153980] [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: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Lung cancer is a heterogeneous group of malignancies with high incidence worldwide. It is the most frequently occurring cancer in men and the second most common in women. Due to its frequent diagnosis and variable response to treatment, lung cancer was reported as the top cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide in 2020. Many aberrant signaling cascades are implicated in the pathogenesis of lung cancer, including those involved in apoptosis (B cell lymphoma protein, Bcl-2-associated X protein, first apoptosis signal ligand), growth inhibition (tumor suppressor protein or gene and serine/threonine kinase 11), and growth promotion (epidermal growth factor receptor/proto-oncogenes/phosphatidylinositol-3 kinase). Accordingly, these pathways and their signaling molecules have become promising targets for chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic agents. Recent research provides compelling evidence for the use of plant-based compounds, known collectively as phytochemicals, as anticancer agents. This review discusses major contributing signaling pathways involved in the pathophysiology of lung cancer, as well as currently available treatments and prospective drug candidates. The anticancer potential of naturally occurring bioactive compounds in the context of lung cancer is also discussed, with critical analysis of their mechanistic actions presented by preclinical and clinical studies.
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- Neeraj Choudhary
- Department of Pharmacognosy, GNA School of Pharmacy, GNA University, Phagwara 144 401, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida 201 301, India
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL 34211, USA
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- Department of Receptor Biology and Tumor Metastasis, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata 700 026, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi 110 017, India
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL 34211, USA
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Gao X, Zhao F, Wang Y, Ma X, Chai H, Han J, Fang F. Discovery of novel hybrids of mTOR inhibitor and NO donor as potential anti-tumor therapeutics. Bioorg Med Chem 2023; 91:117402. [PMID: 37421709 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2023.117402] [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: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
Abstract
Nitric oxide (NO) may be beneficial to overcoming drug resistance resulting from mutation of mTOR kinases and bypass mechanisms. In this study, a novel structural series of hybrids of mTOR inhibitor and NO donor were designed and synthesized via structure-based drug design (SBDD). Throughout the 20 target compounds, half of the compounds (13a, 13b, 19a-19d, 19f-19j) demonstrated attractive mTOR inhibitory activity with IC50 at single-digit nanomolar level. In particular, 19f exerted superior anti-proliferative activity against HepG2, MCF-7, HL-60 cells (HepG2, IC50 = 0.24 μM; MCF-7, IC50 = 0.88 μM; HL-60, IC50 = 0.02 μM) to that of the clinical investigated mTOR inhibitor MLN0128, and show mild cytotoxicity against normal cells with IC50 over 10 μM. 19a, with the most potent mTOR inhibitory activity in this series (IC50 = 3.31 nM), also displayed attractive cellular potency. In addition, 19f treatment in HL-60 reduces the levels of Phos-Akt and Phos-S6 in a dose-dependent manner, and releases NO in cells. In summary, 19f deserves further development as a novel mTOR-based multi-target anti-cancer agent.
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- Xin Gao
- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Anhui Academy of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Research & Development of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China.
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Cao M, Fan B, Zhen T, Das A, Wang J. Ruthenium biochanin-A complex ameliorates lung carcinoma through the downregulation of the TGF-β/PPARγ/PI3K/TNF-α pathway in association with caspase-3-mediated apoptosis. Toxicol Res 2023; 39:455-475. [PMID: 37398567 PMCID: PMC10313601 DOI: 10.1007/s43188-023-00177-1] [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: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Lung cancer is the most often reported cancer with a terrible prognosis worldwide. Flavonoid metal complexes have exhibited potential chemotherapeutic effects with substantially low adverse effects. This study investigated the chemotherapeutic effect of the ruthenium biochanin-A complex on lung carcinoma in both in vitro and in vivo model systems. The synthesized organometallic complex was characterized via UV‒visible spectroscopy, FTIR, mass spectrometry, and scanning electron microscopy. Moreover, the DNA binding activity of the complex was determined. The in vitro chemotherapeutic assessment was performed on the A549 cell line through MTT assay, flow cytometry, and western blot analysis. An in vivo toxicity study was performed to determine the chemotherapeutic dose of the complex, and subsequently, chemotherapeutic activity was assessed in benzo-α-pyrene-induced lung cancer mouse model by evaluating the histopathology, immunohistochemistry, and TUNEL assays. The IC50 value of the complex in A549 cells was found to be 20 µM. The complex demonstrated significant apoptosis induction, enhanced caspase-3 expression and cell cycle arrest with downregulated PI3K, PPARγ, TGF-β, and TNF-α expression in A549 cells. The in vivo study suggested that ruthenium biochanin-A therapy restored the morphological architecture of lung tissue in a benzo-α-pyrene-induced lung cancer model and inhibited the expression of Bcl2. Additionally, increased apoptotic events were identified with upregulation of caspase-3 and p53 expression. In conclusion, the ruthenium biochanin-A complex successfully amelioratedlung cancer incidence in both in vitro and in vivo models through the alteration of the TGF-β/PPARγ/PI3K/TNF-α axis with the induction of the p53/caspase-3-mediated apoptotic pathway.
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- Ming Cao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital Affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250014 Shandong Province China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital Affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250014 Shandong Province China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital Affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, 250014 Shandong Province China
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- Department of Pharmacology, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata- Group of Institutions, 124 B.L. Saha Road, Kolkata, West Bengal 700053 India
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care, The First Hospital Affiliated with Shandong First Medical University, No.16766, Lixia District, Jingshi Road, Jinan, 250014 Shandong Province China
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Song X, Cheng X, Jin X, Ruan S, Xu X, Lu F, Wu X, Lu F, Feng M, Zhang L, Ge R, Chen H, Hong Z, Hong D. EGFL6 promotes bone metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma by increasing cancer cell malignancy and bone resorption. Clin Exp Metastasis 2023:10.1007/s10585-023-10219-5. [PMID: 37378837 DOI: 10.1007/s10585-023-10219-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
Abstract
Lung adenocarcinoma is the most common and aggressive type of lung cancer with the highest incidence of bone metastasis. Epidermal growth factor-like domain multiple 6 (EGFL6) is an exocrine protein, and the expression of EGFL6 is correlated with survival of patient with lung adenocarcinoma. However, the association between EGFL6 expression in lung adenocarcinoma and bone metastasis has not been investigated. In this study, we found that EGFL6 levels in lung adenocarcinoma tissues correlate with bone metastasis and TNM stages in surgical patients. In vitro, overexpression of EGFL6 in lung adenocarcinoma cells promoted their proliferation, migration, and invasion ability compared with control by enhancing EMT process and activating Wnt/β-catenin and PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathways. In the nude mouse model, overexpression of EGFL6 enhanced tumor growth and caused greater bone destruction. Moreover, the exocrine EGFL6 of human lung adenocarcinoma cells increased osteoclast differentiation of bone marrow mononuclear macrophages (BMMs) of mice via the NF-κB and c-Fos/NFATc1 signaling pathways. However, exocrine EGFL6 had no effect on osteoblast differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). In conclusion, high expression of EGFL6 in lung adenocarcinomas is associated with bone metastasis in surgical patients. The underlying mechanism may be the increased metastatic properties of lung adenocarcinoma cells with high EGFL6 level and the enhanced osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption by exocrine EGFL6 from tumors. Therefore, EGFL6 is a potential therapeutic target to reduce the ability of lung adenocarcinomas to grow and metastasize and to preserve bone mass in patients with bone metastases from lung adenocarcinomas.
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- Xiaoting Song
- Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, No.150 Ximen Road, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China
- Bone Metabolism and Development Research Center, Taizhou Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, No.150 Ximen Road, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China
- Bone Metabolism and Development Research Center, Taizhou Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Linhai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, No.150 Ximen Road, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China
- Bone Metabolism and Development Research Center, Taizhou Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, No.150 Ximen Road, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China
- Bone Metabolism and Development Research Center, Taizhou Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Linhai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, No.150 Ximen Road, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China
- Bone Metabolism and Development Research Center, Taizhou Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, No.150 Ximen Road, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China
- Bone Metabolism and Development Research Center, Taizhou Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Central Hospital affiliated to Taizhou College, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, No.150 Ximen Road, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China
- Bone Metabolism and Development Research Center, Taizhou Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
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- Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, No.150 Ximen Road, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China
- Bone Metabolism and Development Research Center, Taizhou Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, No.150 Ximen Road, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China.
- Bone Metabolism and Development Research Center, Taizhou Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, No.150 Ximen Road, Linhai, 317000, Zhejiang, China.
- Bone Metabolism and Development Research Center, Taizhou Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China.
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