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Stati G, Passaretta F, Gindraux F, Centurione L, Di Pietro R. The Role of the CREB Protein Family Members and the Related Transcription Factors in Radioresistance Mechanisms. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11121437. [PMID: 34947968 PMCID: PMC8706059 DOI: 10.3390/life11121437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
In the framework of space flight, the risk of radiation carcinogenesis is considered a "red" risk due to the high likelihood of occurrence as well as the high potential impact on the quality of life in terms of disease-free survival after space missions. The cyclic AMP response element-binding protein (CREB) is overexpressed both in haematological malignancies and solid tumours and its expression and function are modulated following irradiation. The CREB protein is a transcription factor and member of the CREB/activating transcription factor (ATF) family. As such, it has an essential role in a wide range of cell processes, including cell survival, proliferation, and differentiation. Among the CREB-related nuclear transcription factors, NF-κB and p53 have a relevant role in cell response to ionising radiation. Their expression and function can decide the fate of the cell by choosing between death or survival. The aim of this review was to define the role of the CREB/ATF family members and the related transcription factors in the response to ionising radiation of human haematological malignancies and solid tumours.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gianmarco Stati
- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.P.); (L.C.); (R.D.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-08713554567
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.P.); (L.C.); (R.D.P.)
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- Laboratoire de Nanomédecine, Imagerie, Thérapeutique EA 4662, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 25030 Besançon, France;
- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Traumatologique et Plastique, CHU, 25030 Besançon, France
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.P.); (L.C.); (R.D.P.)
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (F.P.); (L.C.); (R.D.P.)
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Franceschelli S, Gatta DMP, Ferrone A, Mezza G, Speranza L, Pesce M, Grilli A, Gallorini M, Giacomo VD, Ghinassi B, Fiorito S, Genovese S, Ricciotti E, Felaco M, Patruno A. Anti-Migratory Effects of 4'-Geranyloxyferulic Acid on LPS-Stimulated U937 and HCT116 Cells via MMP-9 Down-Regulation: Involvement of ROS/ERK Signaling Pathway. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9060470. [PMID: 32492880 PMCID: PMC7346147 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9060470] [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: 04/05/2020] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a crucial role in tumor angiogenesis, and metastasis. 4'-geranyloxyferulic acid (GOFA) has anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory proprieties. Herein, we aimed to determine whether this compound affects cell survival, invasion, and migration through reactive oxygen species (ROS)-mediated MMPs activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERKs) and p38 signaling in lymphocytic histiocytoma (U937) and colorectal cancer (HCT116) cells. We observed that lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulated U937 and HCT116 cells presented abnormal cell proliferation and increased metalloproteinase (MMP-9) activity and expression. Non-cytotoxic doses of GOFA blunted matrix invasive potential by reducing LPS-induced MMP-9 expression and cell migration via inhibiting ROS/ ERK pathway. GOFA also attenuated apoptosis and cell senescence. Our findings indicate that GOFA, inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and migration, could be therapeutically beneficial to prevent tumor metastasis.
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- Sara Franceschelli
- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy; (S.F.); (A.F.); (L.S.); (M.P.); (B.G.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy; (S.F.); (A.F.); (L.S.); (M.P.); (B.G.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy; (G.M.); (M.G.); (V.d.G.); (S.F.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy; (S.F.); (A.F.); (L.S.); (M.P.); (B.G.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy; (S.F.); (A.F.); (L.S.); (M.P.); (B.G.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy; (G.M.); (M.G.); (V.d.G.); (S.F.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy; (G.M.); (M.G.); (V.d.G.); (S.F.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy; (S.F.); (A.F.); (L.S.); (M.P.); (B.G.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy; (G.M.); (M.G.); (V.d.G.); (S.F.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, University “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy; (G.M.); (M.G.); (V.d.G.); (S.F.); (S.G.)
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- Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA;
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy; (S.F.); (A.F.); (L.S.); (M.P.); (B.G.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University “G. D’Annunzio”, 66100 Chieti-Pescara, Italy; (S.F.); (A.F.); (L.S.); (M.P.); (B.G.); (M.F.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0871-3554510
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Multiple pharmacological and toxicological investigations on Tanacetum parthenium and Salix alba extracts: Focus on potential application as anti-migraine agents. Food Chem Toxicol 2019; 133:110783. [PMID: 31491430 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2019.110783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Revised: 08/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Migraine is one of the most common neurological disorder, which has long been related to brain serotonin (5-HT) depletion and neuro-inflammation. Despite many treatment options are available, the frequent occurrence of unacceptable adverse effects further supports the research toward nutraceuticals and herbal preparations, among which Tanacetum parthenium and Salix alba showed promising anti-inflammatory and neuro-modulatory activities. The impact of extract treatment on astrocyte viability, spontaneous migration and apoptosis was evaluated. Anti-inflammatory/anti-oxidant effects were investigated on isolated rat cortexes exposed to a neurotoxic stimulus. The lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release, nitrite levels and 5-HT turnover were evaluated, as well. A proteomic analysis was focused on specific neuronal proteins and a fingerprint analysis was carried out on selected phenolic compounds. Both extracts appeared able to exert in vitro anti-oxidant and anti-apoptotic effects. S. alba and T. parthenium extracts reduced LDH release, nitrite levels and 5-HT turnover induced by neurotoxic stimulus. The downregulation of selected proteins suggest a neurotoxicity, which could be ascribed to an elevated content of gallic acid in both S. alba and T. parthenium extracts. Concluding, both extracts exert neuroprotective effects, although the downregulation of key proteins involved in neuron physiology suggest caution in their use as food supplements.
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Centurione L, Passaretta F, Centurione MA, De Munari S, Vertua E, Silini A, Liberati M, Parolini O, Di Pietro R. Mapping of the Human Placenta: Experimental Evidence of Amniotic Epithelial Cell Heterogeneity. Cell Transplant 2018; 27:12-22. [PMID: 29562779 PMCID: PMC6434477 DOI: 10.1177/0963689717725078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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The human placenta is an important source of stem cells that can be easily collected without ethical concerns since it is usually discarded after childbirth. In this study, we analyzed the amniotic membrane (AM) from the human placenta with the aim of mapping different regions with respect to their morpho-functional features and regenerative potential. AMs were obtained from 24 healthy women, undergoing a caesarean section, and mapped into 4 different regions according to their position in relation to the umbilical cord: the central, intermediate, peripheral, and reflected areas. We carried out a multiparametric analysis focusing our attention on amniotic epithelial cells (AECs). Our results revealed that AECs, isolated from the different areas, are a heterogeneous cell population with different pluripotency and proliferation marker expression (octamer-binding transcription factor 4 [OCT-4], tyrosine-protein kinase KIT [c-KIT], sex determining region Y-box 2 [SOX-2], α-fetoprotein, cyclic AMP response element binding [CREB] protein, and phosphorylated active form of CREB [p-CREB]), proliferative ability, and osteogenic potential. Our investigation discloses interesting findings that could be useful for increasing the efficiency of AM isolation and application for therapeutic purposes.
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- Lucia Centurione
- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- StemTeCh Group, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- StemTeCh Group, Chieti, Italy
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- StemTeCh Group, Chieti, Italy
- Institute of Molecular Genetics, National Research Council-Pavia, Section of Chieti, Italy
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- E. Menni Research Center, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- E. Menni Research Center, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- E. Menni Research Center, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- StemTeCh Group, Chieti, Italy
- Roberta Di Pietro, Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, Section of Human Morphology, G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti–Pescara, Building D, Level 1, Via dei Vestini 31, Chieti 66100, Italy.
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Sancilio S, Di Staso S, Sebastiani S, Centurione L, Di Girolamo N, Ciancaglini M, Di Pietro R. Curcuma longa Is Able to Induce Apoptotic Cell Death of Pterygium-Derived Human Keratinocytes. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:2956597. [PMID: 29392130 PMCID: PMC5748112 DOI: 10.1155/2017/2956597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 10/11/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Pterygium is a relatively common eye disease that can display an aggressive clinical behaviour. To evaluate the in vitro effects of Curcuma longa on human pterygium-derived keratinocytes, specimens of pterygium from 20 patients undergoing pterygium surgical excision were collected. Pterygium explants were put into culture and derived keratinocytes were treated with an alcoholic extract of 1.3% Curcuma longa in 0.001% Benzalkonium Chloride for 3, 6, and 24 h. Cultured cells were examined for CAM5.2 (anti-cytokeratin antibody) and CD140 (anti-fibroblast transmembrane glycoprotein antibody) expression between 3th and 16th passage to assess cell homogeneity. TUNEL technique and Annexin-V/PI staining in flow cytometry were used to detect keratinocyte apoptosis. We showed that Curcuma longa exerts a proapoptotic effect on pterygium-derived keratinocytes already after 3 h treatment. Moreover, after 24 h treatment, Curcuma longa induces a significant increase in TUNEL as well as Annexin-V/PI positive cells in comparison to untreated samples. Our study confirms previous observations highlighting the expression, in pterygium keratinocytes, of nuclear VEGF and gives evidence for the first time to the expression of nuclear and cytoplasmic VEGF-R1. All in all, these findings suggest that Curcuma longa could have some therapeutic potential in the treatment and prevention of human pterygium.
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- Silvia Sancilio
- 1Department of Pharmacy, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- 2Ophthalmic Clinic, Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, L'Aquila University, Piazzale S. Tommasi 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- 4Department of Medicine and Ageing Science, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- 5Inflammatory Diseases Research Unit, School of Medical Sciences, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- 2Ophthalmic Clinic, Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, L'Aquila University, Piazzale S. Tommasi 1, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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- 4Department of Medicine and Ageing Science, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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D’Auria F, Centurione L, Centurione MA, Angelini A, Di Pietro R. Regulation of Cancer Cell Responsiveness to Ionizing Radiation Treatment by Cyclic AMP Response Element Binding Nuclear Transcription Factor. Front Oncol 2017; 7:76. [PMID: 28529924 PMCID: PMC5418225 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2017.00076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 04/07/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Cyclic AMP response element binding (CREB) protein is a member of the CREB/activating transcription factor (ATF) family of transcription factors that play an important role in the cell response to different environmental stimuli leading to proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and survival. A number of studies highlight the involvement of CREB in the resistance to ionizing radiation (IR) therapy, demonstrating a relationship between IR-induced CREB family members' activation and cell survival. Consistent with these observations, we have recently demonstrated that CREB and ATF-1 are expressed in leukemia cell lines and that low-dose radiation treatment can trigger CREB activation, leading to survival of erythro-leukemia cells (K562). On the other hand, a number of evidences highlight a proapoptotic role of CREB following IR treatment of cancer cells. Since the development of multiple mechanisms of resistance is one key problem of most malignancies, including those of hematological origin, it is highly desirable to identify biological markers of responsiveness/unresponsiveness useful to follow-up the individual response and to adjust anticancer treatments. Taking into account all these considerations, this mini-review will be focused on the involvement of CREB/ATF family members in response to IR therapy, to deepen our knowledge of this topic, and to pave the way to translation into a therapeutic context.
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- Francesca D’Auria
- Department of Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- *Correspondence: Francesca D’Auria,
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, G. d’Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, G. d’Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy
- Ageing Research Center, CeSI, G. d’Annunzio University Foundation, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Ageing Sciences, G. d’Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy
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