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Yan H, Xing Z, Liu S, Gao P, Wang Q, Guo G. CALCR exacerbates renal cell carcinoma progression via stabilizing CD44. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:10765-10783. [PMID: 38985127 PMCID: PMC11272109 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205586] [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: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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The calcitonin receptor (CALCR) is an essential protein for maintaining calcium homeostasis and has been reported to be upregulated in numerous cancers. However, the molecular role of CALCR in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is not well understood. In this study, we identified the overexpression of CALCR in RCC using human tissue chip by immunohistochemical (IHC) staining, which was associated with a poor prognosis. Functionally, CALCR depletion inhibited RCC cell proliferation and migration, and induced cell apoptosis and cycle arrest. CALCR is also essential for in vivo tumor formation. Mechanistically, we demonstrated that CALCR could directly bind to CD44, preventing CD44 protein degradation and thereby upregulating CD44 expression. Moreover, a deficiency in CD44 significantly attenuated the promoting role of CALCR on RCC cell proliferation, migration and anti-apoptosis capacities. Collectively, CALCR exacerbates RCC progression via stabilizing CD44, offering a fundamental basis for considering CALCR as a potential therapeutic target for RCC patients.
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- Haiyang Yan
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, China
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- Department of Urology, Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150036, China
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- Department of Urology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical College, Qiqihaer, Heilongjiang 161099, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150001, China
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Anazco D, Acosta A, Cathcart-Rake EJ, D'Andre SD, Hurtado MD. Weight-centric prevention of cancer. OBESITY PILLARS 2024; 10:100106. [PMID: 38495815 PMCID: PMC10943063 DOI: 10.1016/j.obpill.2024.100106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Background The link between excess adiposity and carcinogenesis has been well established for multiple malignancies, and cancer is one of the main contributors to obesity-related mortality. The potential role of different weight-loss interventions on cancer risk modification has been assessed, however, its clinical implications remain to be determined. In this clinical review, we present the data assessing the effect of weight loss interventions on cancer risk. Methods In this clinical review, we conducted a comprehensive search of relevant literature using MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases for relevant studies from inception to January 20, 2024. In this clinical review, we present systematic reviews and meta-analysis, randomized clinical trials, and prospective and retrospective observational studies that address the effect of different treatment modalities for obesity in cancer risk. In addition, we incorporate the opinions from experts in the field of obesity medicine and oncology regarding the potential of weight loss as a preventative intervention for cancer. Results Intentional weight loss achieved through different modalities has been associated with a reduced cancer incidence. To date, the effect of weight loss on the postmenopausal women population has been more widely studied, with multiple reports indicating a protective effect of weight loss on hormone-dependent malignancies. The effect of bariatric interventions as a protective intervention for cancer has been studied extensively, showing a significant reduction in cancer incidence and mortality, however, data for the effect of bariatric surgery on certain specific types of cancer is conflicting or limited. Conclusion Medical nutrition therapy, exercise, antiobesity medication, and bariatric interventions, might lead to a reduction in cancer risk through weight loss-dependent and independent factors. Further evidence is needed to better determine which population might benefit the most, and the amount of weight loss required to provide a clinically significant preventative effect.
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- Diego Anazco
- Precision Medicine for Obesity Program, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Precision Medicine for Obesity Program, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Mallio CA, Di Gennaro G, Greco F, Pescosolido A, Bernetti C, Piccolo CL, Buffa V, Quattrocchi CC, Beomonte Zobel B. Visceral adiposity in patients with lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum. Heart Vessels 2024; 39:160-166. [PMID: 37792006 DOI: 10.1007/s00380-023-02319-9] [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: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum (LHIS) is a benign cardiac mass determined by abnormal deposition of adipose tissue in the interatrial septum. The quantitative relationship between LHIS and visceral adiposity has not been explored to date.In this retrospective study, three groups of consecutive patients undergoing CT imaging were enrolled: L + with LHIS, L- without LHIS, and LO- without both LHIS and history of malignancies. Areas of total adipose tissue (TAT), visceral adipose tissue (VAT), subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) and LHIS areas were calculated on CT images. The relationship between LHIS and abdominal fat distribution was investigated with linear regression models. Bonferroni correction was applied to account for multiple testing. Statistical significance was set at 5%. In this study we enrolled a total of 175 subjects: 58 (33.14%) with LHIS (L +), 51(29.14%) without LHIS (L-) and 66 (37.71%) without both LHIS and medical history of malignancies (LO-). VAT (coeff: 105.82; 95% CI 59.37-152.27), SAT (coeff: 74.59; 95% CI 31.63-117.54), and TAT (coeff: 190.37; 95% CI 115.02-265.72), were significantly higher in L + patients. Moreover, VAT (coeff: 24.95; 95% CI 6.94-42.96) and TAT (coeff: 36.58; 95% CI 8.75-64.41) were statistically significant linear predictors for LHIS area. Here, we report a novel association between LHIS and visceral adiposity using a quantitative CT-based imaging approach. The results are of great importance also because they might drive early identification of subjects with LHIS at risk for visceral obesity, and trigger lifestyle interventions aimed at weight loss.
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- Carlo A Mallio
- Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy.
- Research Unit of Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Chair of Medical Statistics, University of Catanzaro Magna Græcia, Catanzaro, Italy
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- U.O.C. Diagnostica per Immagini Territoriale Aziendale, Cittadella della Salute Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Lecce, Lecce, Italy
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- Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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Greco F, Piccolo CL, D’Andrea V, Scardapane A, Beomonte Zobel B, Mallio CA. Fat Matters: Exploring Cancer Risk through the Lens of Computed Tomography and Visceral Adiposity. J Clin Med 2024; 13:453. [PMID: 38256587 PMCID: PMC10817009 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13020453] [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: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Obesity is an established risk factor for cancer. However, conventional measures like body mass index lack precision in assessing specific tissue quantities, particularly of the two primary abdominal fat compartments, visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT). Computed tomography (CT) stands as the gold standard for precisely quantifying diverse tissue types. VAT, distinguished by heightened hormonal and metabolic activity, plays a pivotal role in obesity-related tumor development. Excessive VAT is linked to aberrant secretion of adipokines, proinflammatory cytokines, and growth factors, fostering the carcinogenesis of obesity-related tumors. Accurate quantification of abdominal fat compartments is crucial for understanding VAT as an oncological risk factor. The purpose of the present research is to elucidate the role of CT, performed for staging purposes, in assessing VAT (quantity and distribution) as a critical factor in the oncogenesis of obesity-related tumors. In the field of precision medicine, this work takes on considerable importance, as quantifying VAT in oncological patients becomes fundamental in understanding the influence of VAT on cancer development-the potential "phenotypic expression" of excessive VAT accumulation. Previous studies analyzed in this research showed that VAT is a risk factor for clear cell renal cell carcinoma, non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma, prostate cancer, and hepatocarcinoma recurrence. Further studies will need to quantify VAT in other oncological diseases with specific mutations or gene expressions, in order to investigate the relationship of VAT with tumor genomics.
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- Federico Greco
- Department of Radiology, Cittadella della Salute Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Lecce, Piazza Filippo Bottazzi 2, 73100 Lecce, Italy
- Research Unit of Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo 21, 00128 Roma, Italy; (C.L.P.); (B.B.Z.); (C.A.M.)
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- Research Unit of Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo 21, 00128 Roma, Italy; (C.L.P.); (B.B.Z.); (C.A.M.)
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Research Unit of Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo 21, 00128 Roma, Italy; (C.L.P.); (B.B.Z.); (C.A.M.)
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento Interdisciplinare di Medicina, Sezione di Diagnostica per Immagini, Università degli Studi di Bari “Aldo Moro”, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Research Unit of Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo 21, 00128 Roma, Italy; (C.L.P.); (B.B.Z.); (C.A.M.)
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Research Unit of Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo 21, 00128 Roma, Italy; (C.L.P.); (B.B.Z.); (C.A.M.)
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Roma, Italy
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Greco F, Beomonte Zobel B, Mallio CA. Impact of Quantitative Computed Tomography-Based Analysis of Abdominal Adipose Tissue in Patients with Lymphoma. Hematol Rep 2023; 15:474-482. [PMID: 37606494 PMCID: PMC10443254 DOI: 10.3390/hematolrep15030049] [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: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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Quantitative abdominal adipose tissue analysis is important for obtaining information about prognosis and clinical outcomes on a wide array of diseases. In recent years, the effects of abdominal adipose tissue compartments in patients with lymphoma and the changes in their distribution after therapies have been studied. This information could facilitate the improvement of therapies in patients with lymphoma, to prevent or treat both visceral obesity and sarcopenia. Opportunistic analysis of body composition on computed tomography (CT) images might contribute to the improvement of patient management and clinical outcomes together with implementation of targeted patient-tailored therapies. The purpose of this literature review is to describe the role of CT to evaluate abdominal adipose tissue quantity and distribution in patients with lymphoma.
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- Federico Greco
- Department of Radiology, Cittadella della Salute Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Lecce, Piazza Filippo Bottazzi, 2, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- Unit of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy
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Clemente-Suárez VJ, Redondo-Flórez L, Beltrán-Velasco AI, Martín-Rodríguez A, Martínez-Guardado I, Navarro-Jiménez E, Laborde-Cárdenas CC, Tornero-Aguilera JF. The Role of Adipokines in Health and Disease. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11051290. [PMID: 37238961 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11051290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 64.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Adipokines are cell-signaling proteins secreted by adipose tissue that has been related to a low-grade state of inflammation and different pathologies. The present review aims to analyze the role of adipokines in health and disease in order to understand the important functions and effects of these cytokines. For this aim, the present review delves into the type of adipocytes and the cytokines produced, as well as their functions; the relations of adipokines in inflammation and different diseases such as cardiovascular, atherosclerosis, mental diseases, metabolic disorders, cancer, and eating behaviors; and finally, the role of microbiota, nutrition, and physical activity in adipokines is discussed. This information would allow for a better understanding of these important cytokines and their effects on body organisms.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, C/Tajo s/n, 28670 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Life and Natural Sciences, University of Nebrija, C/del Hostal, 28248 Madrid, Spain
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- BRABE Group, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Life and Natural Sciences, University of Nebrija, C/del Hostal, 28248 Madrid, Spain
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Potential Value of Visfatin, Omentin-1, Nesfatin-1 and Apelin in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12123069. [PMID: 36553076 PMCID: PMC9776786 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12123069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most lethal genitourinary malignancy. Obesity is a risk factor for RCC development. The role of adipokines in the relationship between obesity and RCC requires confirmatory evidence in the form of a systematic review and meta-analysis, specifically for visfatin, omentin-1, nesfatin-1 and apelin. A search of databases up to July 2022 (PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus) for studies reporting the association of these selected adipokines with RCC was conducted. A total of 13 studies fulfilled the selection criteria. Only visfatin (p < 0.05) and nesfatin-1 (p < 0.05) had a significant association with RCC. Meanwhile, apelin and omentin-1 showed no association with RCC. The meta-analysis results of nesfatin-1 showed no association with early-stage (OR = 0.09, 95% CI = −0.12−0.29, p = 0.41), late-stage (OR = 0.36, 95% CI = 0.07−1.89, p = 0.23) and low-grade (OR = 1.75, 95% CI = 0.37−8.27, p = 0.48) RCC. However, nesfatin-1 showed an association with a high grade of the disease (OR = 0.29, 95% CI = 0.13−0.61, p = 0.001) and poorer overall survival (OS) (HR = 3.86, 95% CI = 2.18−6.85; p < 0.01). Apelin showed no association with the risk of RCC development (mean difference = 21.15, 95% CI = −23.69−65.99, p = 0.36) and OS (HR = 1.04, 95% Cl = 0.45−2.41; p = 0.92). Although the number of studies evaluated was limited, analysis from this systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that visfatin and nesfatin-1 were elevated. In summary, these adipokines may play a role in the development and progression of RCC and hence may have potential diagnostic and prognostic capabilities for RCC.
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Janssens P, Decuypere JP, Bammens B, Llorens-Cortes C, Vennekens R, Mekahli D. The emerging role of the apelinergic system in kidney physiology and disease. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2022; 37:2314-2326. [PMID: 33744967 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfab070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The apelinergic system (AS) is a novel pleiotropic system with an essential role in renal and cardiovascular physiology and disease, including water homeostasis and blood pressure regulation. It consists of two highly conserved peptide ligands, apelin and apela, and a G-protein-coupled apelin receptor. The two ligands have many isoforms and a short half-life and exert both similar and divergent effects. Vasopressin, apelin and their receptors colocalize in hypothalamic regions essential for body fluid homeostasis and interact at the central and renal levels to regulate water homeostasis and diuresis in inverse directions. In addition, the AS and renin-angiotensin system interact both systemically and in the kidney, with implications for the cardiovascular system. A role for the AS in diverse pathological states, including disorders of sodium and water balance, hypertension, heart failure, pre-eclampsia, acute kidney injury, sepsis and diabetic nephropathy, has recently been reported. Furthermore, several metabolically stable apelin analogues have been developed, with potential applications in diverse diseases. We review here what is currently known about the physiological functions of the AS, focusing on renal, cardiovascular and metabolic homeostasis, and the role of the AS in associated diseases. We also describe several hurdles and research opportunities worthy of the attention of the nephrology community.
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- Peter Janssens
- PKD Research Group, Laboratory of Pediatrics, Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussell), Department of Nephrology, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090 Brussels, Belgium
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- PKD Research Group, Laboratory of Pediatrics, Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Nephrology and Renal Transplantation Research Group, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Central Neuropeptides in the Regulation of Body Fluid Homeostasis and Cardiovascular Functions, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Biology, Collège de France, INSERM U1050, CNRS UMR 7241, Paris, France
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- Laboratory of Ion Channel Research, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain and Disease, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium and
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- PKD Research Group, Laboratory of Pediatrics, Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Pediatric Nephrology and Organ Transplantation, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Chen TC, Huang CW, Lo CY, Chen CN, Chang SF, Chen YY. Suppression of SREBP-1 Expression by Simvastatin Decreases Visfatin-Induced Chemoresistance to Sunitinib in Human Renal Carcinoma 786-O Cells. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12111890. [PMID: 36431025 PMCID: PMC9695258 DOI: 10.3390/life12111890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The resistance of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) to sunitinib impedes the success of chemotherapy in cancer treatment. Although several sunitinib resistance mechanisms have been proposed, little is known concerning the impact of obesity and adipokines in RCC cells. The upregulation of sterol-regulatory element-binding protein-1 (SREBP-1) has been reported to modulate the progression of tumor cells. The present study investigated the effect of visfatin on sunitinib-induced cytotoxicity in RCC cells through SREBP-1 expression. We found that visfatin-induced Akt and p70S6K activation increased SREBP-1 expression in 786-O cells. The visfatin-induced SREBP-1 mRNA and protein levels were attenuated through the inactivation of Akt and p70S6K by pharmacological inhibitors. In addition, the SREBP-1 knockdown using siRNA enhanced the cytotoxic effects of sunitinib. Our results also revealed the roles of simvastatin in attenuating the effects of visfatin on 786-O cells by inhibiting the production of reactive oxygen species. In particular, simvastatin co-treatment increased the cell cytotoxicity of sunitinib in visfatin-treated 786-O cells, which were associated with down-regulation of SREBP-1 expression. Our results suggest an important role of SREBP-1 in visfatin-induced drug resistance of RCC cells to sunitinib. The cytotoxic mechanism of simvastatin on RCC cells may provide a new strategy to improve therapeutic outcomes for the RCC treatment.
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- Te-Chuan Chen
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 804, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, National Chiayi University, Chiayi 600, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, National Chiayi University, Chiayi 600, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Chiayi University, Chiayi 600, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research and Development, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch, Chiayi 613, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemical Science and Technology, National Chiayi University, Chiayi 600, Taiwan
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Adipokines as Regulators of Autophagy in Obesity-Linked Cancer. Cells 2022; 11:cells11203230. [PMID: 36291097 PMCID: PMC9600294 DOI: 10.3390/cells11203230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Excess body weight and obesity have become significant risk factors for cancer development. During obesity, adipose tissue alters its biological function, deregulating the secretion of bioactive factors such as hormones, cytokines, and adipokines that promote an inflammatory microenvironment conducive to carcinogenesis and tumor progression. Adipokines regulate tumor processes such as apoptosis, proliferation, migration, angiogenesis, and invasion. Additionally, it has been found that they can modulate autophagy, a process implicated in tumor suppression in healthy tissue and cancer progression in established tumors. Since the tumor-promoting role of autophagy has been well described, the process has been suggested as a therapeutic target in cancer. However, the effects of targeting autophagy might depend on the tumor type and microenvironmental conditions, where circulating adipokines could influence the role of autophagy in cancer. Here, we review recent evidence related to the role of adipokines in cancer cell autophagy in an effort to understand the tumor response in the context of obesity under the assumption of an autophagy-targeting treatment.
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Chen J, Li Z, Zhao Q, Chen L. Roles of apelin/APJ system in cancer: Biomarker, predictor, and emerging therapeutic target. J Cell Physiol 2022; 237:3734-3751. [DOI: 10.1002/jcp.30845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Jiawei Chen
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hengyang Medical School, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology University of South China Hengyang Hunan China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital Central South University Changsha Hunan Province China
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- Department of Orthopedics Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha Hunan China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment Responsive Drug Research, Hengyang Medical School, Hunan Province Cooperative Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study, Institute of Pharmacy and Pharmacology University of South China Hengyang Hunan China
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Yang Y, Chen M, Qiu Y, Li X, Huang Y, Zhang W. The Apelin/APLNR system modulates tumor immune response by reshaping the tumor microenvironment. Gene X 2022; 834:146564. [PMID: 35598689 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2022.146564] [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: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Apelin is an endogenous ligand of the Apelin receptor (APLNR), a seven-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor, which is widely distributed in human tissue. The Apelin/APLNR system is involved in regulating several physiological and pathological processes. The Apelin expression is increased in a variety of cancer and the Apelin/APLNR system could regulate the development of tumors through mediating autophagy, apoptosis, pyroptosis, and other biological processes to regulate tumor cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. The Apelin/APLNR system also participates in immune response and immune regulation through PI3K-Akt, ERK-MAPK, and other signal pathways. The latest research points out that there is a negative regulatory relationship between APLNR and immune checkpoint PD-L1. In this review, we outline the significance of the Apelin/APLNR signaling pathway in tumorigenesis and its immune regulation. These endeavors provide new insights into the translational application of Apelin/APLNR in cancer and may contribute to the promotion of more effective treatments for cancers.
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- Yuqin Yang
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410013, PR China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410013, PR China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410013, PR China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410013, PR China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410013, PR China
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province 410013, PR China.
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Zhu Y, Yang Y, Bu H, Huang H, Chen H, Ran J, Qin L, Ni Y, Yao M, Song T, Li M, Yang Y, Guo T, Chao N, Liu Z, Li W, Zhang L. Apelin‐mediated deamidation of
HMGA1
promotes tumorigenesis by enhancing
SREBP1
activity and lipid synthesis. Cancer Sci 2022; 113:3722-3734. [PMID: 36087034 PMCID: PMC9633285 DOI: 10.1111/cas.15515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Enhanced fatty acid synthesis provides proliferation and survival advantages for tumor cells. Apelin is an adipokine, which serves as a ligand of G protein–coupled receptors that promote tumor growth in malignant cancers. Here, we confirmed that apelin increased sterol regulatory element–binding protein 1 (SREBP1) activity and induced the expression of glutamine amidotransferase for deamidating high‐mobility group A 1 (HMGA1) to promote fatty acid synthesis and proliferation of lung cancer cells. This post‐translational modification stabilized the HMGA1 expression and enhanced the formation of the apelin‐HMGA1‐SREBP1 complex to facilitate SREBP1 activity for lipid metabolism and lung cancer cell growth. We uncovered the pivotal role of apelin‐mediated deamidation of HMGA1 in lipid metabolism and tumorigenesis of lung cancer cells.
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- Yihan Zhu
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐related Molecular Network, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHC, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐related Molecular Network, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Pathology, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐related Molecular Network, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHC, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐related Molecular Network, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Key Laboratory of Transplant Engineering and Immunology, NHC, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Laboratory of Human Diseases and Immunotherapies, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Administration of Research Park, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐related Molecular Network, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐related Molecular Network, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐related Molecular Network, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐related Molecular Network, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐related Molecular Network, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐related Molecular Network, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐related Molecular Network, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐related Molecular Network, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Health, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Frontiers Science Center for Disease‐related Molecular Network, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
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Updated Functional Roles of NAMPT in Carcinogenesis and Therapeutic Niches. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14092059. [PMID: 35565188 PMCID: PMC9103253 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14092059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Simple Summary The advantages and applications of using the non-invasive way to detect serum biomarkers for assessing cancer diagnosis and prognosis have been explored. Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT), also designated as pre-B-cell colony-enhancing factor (PBEF) or visfatin, is a secreted adipokine known to modulate tumor malignancies. Its significance in predicting cancer patient’s survival outcome further renders the implementation of NAMPT in clinical practice. In this review, recent discoveries of NAMPT in cancer studies were focused and integrated. We aim to provide updates for researchers who are proposing relevant objectives. Abstract Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT) is notable for its regulatory roles in tumor development and progression. Emerging evidence regarding NAMPT somatic mutations in cancer patients, NAMPT expressional signatures in normal tissues and cancers, and the prognostic significance of NAMPT in many cancer types has attracted attention, and NAMPT is considered a potential biomarker of cancer. Recent discoveries have demonstrated the indirect association and direct biological functions of NAMPT in modulating cancer metastasis, proliferation, angiogenesis, cancer stemness, and chemoresistance to anticancer drugs. These findings warrant further investigation of the underlying mechanisms to provide knowledge for developing novel cancer therapeutics. In this review article, we explore recent research developments involving the oncogenic activities of NAMPT by summarizing current knowledge regarding NAMPT somatic mutations, clinical trials, transcriptome data, and clinical information and discoveries related to the NAMPT-induced signaling pathway in modulating hallmarks of cancer. Furthermore, the comprehensive representation of NAMPT RNA expression in a pancancer panel as well as in specific normal cell types at single-cell level are demonstrated. The results suggest potential sites and cell types that could facilitate NAMPT-related tumorigenesis. With this review, we aim to shed light on the regulatory roles of NAMPT in tumor development and progression, and provide information to guide future research directions in this field.
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Wang S, Wei X, Ji C, Wang Y, Zhang X, Cong R, Song N. Adipogenic Transdifferentiation and Regulatory Factors Promote the Progression and the Immunotherapy Response of Renal Cell Carcinoma: Insights From Integrative Analysis. Front Oncol 2022; 12:781932. [PMID: 35356208 PMCID: PMC8959453 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.781932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Adipogenic transdifferentiation was an important carcinogenic factor in various tumors, while studies on its role in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) were still relatively few. This study aimed to investigate its prognostic value and mechanism of action in ccRCC. Methods Gene expression profiles and clinical data of ccRCC patients were obtained from The Cancer Genome Atlas database. Nonnegative matrix factorization was used for clustering. Gene set variation analysis (GSVA) and gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) were used to analyze the pathways and biological process activities. single-sample GSEA (ssGSEA) was utilized to quantify the relative abundance of each immune cell. Tumor Immune Estimation Resource (TIMER) was used to evaluate the proportion of various immune infiltrating cells across diverse cancer types. Real-Time PCR was performed to examine the gene expression. R software was utilized to analyze the expression and prognostic role of genes in ccRCC. Results A total of 49 adipose-related genes (ARGs) were screened for differential expression between normal and ccRCC tissues. Based on differentially expressed ARGs, patients with ccRCC were divided into two adipose subtypes with different clinical, molecular, and pathway characteristics. Patients in cluster A exhibited more advanced pathological stages, higher expressions of RARRES2 and immune checkpoint genes, higher immune infiltration scores, and less nutrient metabolism pathways. Adipose differentiation index (ADI) was constructed according to the above ARGs and survival data, and its robustness and accuracy was validated in different cohorts. In addition, it was found that the expression of ARGs was associated with immune cell infiltration and immune checkpoint in ccRCC, among which GBP2 was thought to be the most relevant gene to the tumor immune microenvironment and play a potential role in carcinogenesis and invasion of tumor cells. Conclusion Our analysis revealed the consistency of higher adipogenic transdifferentiation of tumor cells with worse clinical outcomes in ccRCC. The 16-mRNA signature could predict the prognosis of ccRCC patients with high accuracy. ARGs such as GBP2 might shed light on the development of novel biomarkers and immunotherapies of ccRCC.
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- Shuai Wang
- The State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The State Key Lab of Reproductive Medicine, Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Urology, The Affiliated Kezhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Kezhou, China
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Renal Cell Cancer and Obesity. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23063404. [PMID: 35328822 PMCID: PMC8951303 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23063404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Cancers are a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality. There are many risk factors for tumours, including advanced age, personal or family history of cancer, some types of viral infections, exposure to radiation and some chemicals, smoking and alcohol consumption, as well as obesity. Increasing evidence suggest the role of obesity in the initiation and progression of various cancers, including renal cell carcinoma. Since tumours require energy for their uncontrollable growth, it appears plausible that their initiation and development is associated with the dysregulation of cells metabolism. Thus, any state characterised by an intake of excessive energy and nutrients may favour the development of various cancers. There are many factors that promote the development of renal cell carcinoma, including hypoxia, inflammation, insulin resistance, excessive adipose tissue and adipokines and others. There are also many obesity-related alterations in genes expression, including DNA methylation, single nucleotide polymorphisms, histone modification and miRNAs that can promote renal carcinogenesis. This review focuses on the impact of obesity on the risk of renal cancers development, their aggressiveness and patients’ survival.
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Chen KJ, Hsieh MH, Lin YY, Chen MYC, Lien MY, Yang SF, Tang CH. Visfatin Polymorphisms, Lifestyle Risk Factors and Risk of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Cohort of Taiwanese Males. Int J Med Sci 2022; 19:762-768. [PMID: 35582417 PMCID: PMC9108409 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.69868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Oral cancer is the eighth greatest generally diagnosed cancer amongst males worldwide and the fourth most generally malignancy amongst Taiwanese males. The pro-inflammatory adipocytokine visfatin promotes tumor growth. Elevated plasma visfatin levels have been identified in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), although the biological mechanisms underlying the involvement of visfatin in the pathogenesis of OSCC are not well understood. Moreover, no information is available regarding associations between visfatin polymorphisms and carcinogenic lifestyle factors with OSCC. This study, therefore, investigated the effects of four visfatin gene polymorphisms (rs11977021, rs61330082, rs2110385, and rs4730153) and carcinogenic lifestyle factors (betel nut chewing, alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking) on the risk of developing OSCC in 1,275 Taiwanese males with OSCC, and 1,195 healthy males (controls). We also examined the associations between these visfatin genotypes and OSCC histopathological prognostic factors (pathological stage, tumor status, lymph node status, and metastasis). We found that compared with subjects with the CC genotype of SNP rs11977021, those with the CT+TT genotype were less likely to progress OSCC. In addition, an association was found between the rs4730153 variant and lymph node metastasis in the OSCC cohort.
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- Kwei-Jing Chen
- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.,Department of Dentistry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.,Department of Psychiatry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.,Department of Dentistry, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.,Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404332, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Biomedical Science, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.,Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.,Department of Biotechnology, College of Health Science, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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Greco F, Mallio CA. Artificial intelligence and abdominal adipose tissue analysis: a literature review. Quant Imaging Med Surg 2021; 11:4461-4474. [PMID: 34603998 DOI: 10.21037/qims-21-370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
Body composition imaging relies on assessment of tissues composition and distribution. Quantitative data provided by body composition imaging analysis have been linked to pathogenesis, risk, and clinical outcomes of a wide spectrum of diseases, including cardiovascular and oncologic. Manual segmentation of imaging data allows to obtain information on abdominal adipose tissue; however, this procedure can be cumbersome and time-consuming. On the other hand, quantitative imaging analysis based on artificial intelligence (AI) has been proposed as a fast and reliable automatic technique for segmentation of abdominal adipose tissue compartments, possibly improving the current standard of care. AI holds the potential to extract quantitative data from computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) images, which in most of the cases are acquired for other purposes. This information is of great importance for physicians dealing with a wide spectrum of diseases, including cardiovascular and oncologic, for the assessment of risk, pathogenesis, clinical outcomes, response to treatments, and complications. In this review we summarize the available evidence on AI algorithms aimed to the segmentation of visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue compartments on CT and MR images.
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- Federico Greco
- U.O.C. Diagnostica per Immagini Territoriale Aziendale, Cittadella della Salute Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Lecce, Piazza Filippo Bottazzi, Lecce, Italy
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Palmini G, Brandi ML. microRNAs and bone tumours: Role of tiny molecules in the development and progression of chondrosarcoma, of giant cell tumour of bone and of Ewing's sarcoma. Bone 2021; 149:115968. [PMID: 33892177 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2021.115968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
The increasing interest on microRNAs (miRNAs), small non-coding RNA molecules containing about 22 nucleotides, about their biological functions led researchers to discover that they are actively involved in several biological processes. In the last decades, miRNAs become one of the most topic of cancer research. miRNAs, thanks to their function, are the perfect molecules to modulate multiple signaling pathways and gene expression in cancer, with the consequent capacity to modulate cancerous processes, such as cellular proliferation, invasion, metastasis and chemoresistance in various tumours. In the last years, several studies have demonstrated the role of miRNAs in their pathophysiology, but little we know about the underlying mechanism that lead to bone tumours like chondrosarcoma (COS), giant cell tumour of bone (GCTB) and Ewing sarcoma (EWS) to still be highly aggressive and resistant tumours. An exploration of the role of miRNAs in the biology of them will permit to researchers to find new molecular mechanisms that can be used to develop new and more effective therapies against these bone tumours. Here we present a comprehensive study of the latest discoveries which have been performed in relation to the role of miRNAs in the neoplastic processes which characterize COS, EWS and GCTB, demonstrating how these tiny molecules can act as tumour promoters or as tumour suppressors and how they can be used for improving therapeutic approaches.
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- Gaia Palmini
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy; Fondazione Italiana Ricerca sulle Malattie dell'Osso, F.I.R.M.O Onlus, Florence, Italy.
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Olszańska J, Pietraszek-Gremplewicz K, Nowak D. Melanoma Progression under Obesity: Focus on Adipokines. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13092281. [PMID: 34068679 PMCID: PMC8126042 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13092281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Obesity is a rapidly growing public health problem and the reason for numerous diseases in the human body, including cancer. This article reviews the current knowledge of the effect of molecules secreted by adipose tissue-adipokines on melanoma progression. We also discuss the role of these factors as markers of incidence, metastasis, and melanoma patient survival. Understanding the functions of adipokines will lead to knowledge of whether and how obesity promotes melanoma growth. Abstract Obesity is a growing problem in the world and is one of the risk factors of various cancers. Among these cancers is melanoma, which accounts for the majority of skin tumor deaths. Current studies are looking for a correlation between obesity and melanoma. They suspect that a potential cause of its development is connected to the biology of adipokines, active molecules secreted by adipose tissue. Under physiological conditions, adipokines control many processes, including lipid and glucose homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, angiogenesis, and inflammations. However, when there is an increased amount of fat in the body, their secretion is dysregulated. This article reviews the current knowledge of the effect of adipokines on melanoma growth. This work focuses on the molecular pathways by which adipose tissue secreted molecules modify the angiogenesis, migration, invasion, proliferation, and death of melanoma cells. We also discuss the role of these factors as markers of incidence, metastasis, and melanoma patient survival. Understanding the functions of adipokines will lead to knowledge of whether and how obesity promotes melanoma growth. Further studies may contribute to the innovations of therapies and the use of adipokines as predictive and/or prognostic biomarkers.
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Liu L, Yi X, Lu C, Wang Y, Xiao Q, Zhang L, Pang Y, Guan X. Study Progression of Apelin/APJ Signaling and Apela in Different Types of Cancer. Front Oncol 2021; 11:658253. [PMID: 33912466 PMCID: PMC8075258 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.658253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Apelin is an endogenous ligand that binds to the G protein-coupled receptor angiotensin-like-receptor 1 (APJ). Apelin and APJ are widely distributed in organs and tissues and are involved in multiple physiological and pathological processes including cardiovascular regulation, neuroendocrine stress response, energy metabolism, etc. Additionally, apelin/APJ axis was found to play an important role in cancer development and progression. Apela is a newly identified endogenous ligand for APJ. Several studies have revealed the potential role of Apela in cancers. In this article, we review the current studies focusing on the role of apelin/APJ signaling and Apela in different cancers. Potential mechanisms by which apelin/APJ and Apela mediate the regulation of cancer development and progression were also mentioned. The Apelin/APJ signaling and Apela may serve as potential therapeutic candidates for treatment of cancer.
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- Longfei Liu
- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Radiology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Relationship between visceral adipose tissue and genetic mutations (VHL and KDM5C) in clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Radiol Med 2021; 126:645-651. [PMID: 33400184 DOI: 10.1007/s11547-020-01310-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The sequencing of the renal cell carcinoma (RCC) genome has detected several mutations with prognostic meaning. The association between visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is well known. The relationship among abdominal adipose tissue distribution and ccRCC-VHL and KDM5C genetic mutations is, to the knowledge of the authors, not known. METHODS In this retrospective study, we enrolled 97 Caucasian male patients divided into three groups: the control group (n = 35), the ccRCC-VHL group (n = 52) composed of ccRCC patients with VHL mutations and ccRCC-KDM5C group (n = 10) composed of ccRCC patients with KDM5C mutation. Total adipose tissue (TAT) area, VAT area and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) area were measured in the groups. VAT/SAT ratio was calculated for each subject. RESULTS Statistically significant differences between ccRCC-KDM5C group and ccRCC-VHL group were obtained for TAT area (p < 0.05), VAT area (p < 0.05) and VAT/SAT ratio (p < 0.05); between ccRCC-VHL group and control group for TAT area (p < 0.001) and VAT area (p < 0.01); and between ccRCC-KDM5C group and control group for TAT area (p < 0.0001), VAT area (p < 0.0001) and SAT area (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates for the first time an increased amount of TAT, especially VAT, in the ccRCC-VHL and ccRCC-KDM5C groups. The effect was greater for the ccRCC-KDM5C group.
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Greco F, Quarta LG, Grasso RF, Beomonte Zobel B, Mallio CA. Increased visceral adipose tissue in clear cell renal cell carcinoma with and without peritumoral collateral vessels. Br J Radiol 2020; 93:20200334. [PMID: 32516557 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20200334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The excessive amount of adipose tissue, mainly visceral, determines adiposopathy. With respect to oncogenesis, visceral adipose tissue (VAT) releases secretes adipokines, proinflammatory citokines and growth factors, considered mediating molecules in the development of obesity-related tumors. In this study, we quantify VAT in male patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) subgrouped according to the presence or absence of peritumoral collateral vessels. METHODS in this retrospective study, we enrolled 141 male caucasian patients divided into 2 groups: the ccRCC group (n = 106) composed of patients with ccRCC and control group (n = 35). The ccRCC group was further divided into two subgroups: the ccRCCa subgroup which showed absence of collateral vessels (n = 48) and ccRCCp subgroup with collateral vessels (n = 58).Total adipose tissue (TAT) area, VAT area and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) area were measured in the groups and subgroups. VAT/SAT ratio was calculated for each subject. RESULTS Statistically significant differences were obtained between ccRCC group and control group for TAT area (p < 0.005), VAT area (p < 0.005) and SAT area (p = 0.01). Between ccRCCa subgroup and control group for TAT area (p < 0.001), VAT area (p = 0.005) and SAT area (p = 0.001). Between ccRCCp subgroup and control group for TAT area (p = 0.01) and VAT area (p = 0.01). CONCLUSION This study confirms the increase of abdominal, especially visceral, adipose tissue in ccRCC patients and demonstrates a significant VAT accumulation in both categories of patients with and without peritumoral collateral vessels. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE Visceral adiposity is present in patients with ccRCC regardless the presence of peritumoral collateral vessels, with surprisingly stronger results in the ccRCCa subgroup.
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- Federico Greco
- Diagnostica per Immagini Territoriale Aziendale, Cittadella della Salute Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Lecce, Piazza Filippo Bottazzi, 73100, Lecce, Italy
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- Diagnostica per Immagini Territoriale Aziendale, Cittadella della Salute Azienda Sanitaria Locale di Lecce, Piazza Filippo Bottazzi, 73100, Lecce, Italy
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- Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Diagnostic Imaging, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128, Rome, Italy
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Kashiwagi E, Abe T, Kinoshita F, Ushijima M, Masaoka H, Shiota M, Netto GJ, Eto M, Miyamoto H. The role of adipocytokines and their receptors in bladder cancer: expression of adiponectin or leptin is an independent prognosticator. Am J Transl Res 2020; 12:3033-3045. [PMID: 32655828 PMCID: PMC7344091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Adipocytokines such as leptin and adiponectin have functions in metabolism as well as the development and progression of various types of malignancies. However, little is known about their role in bladder cancer. In this study, we investigated whether leptin, adiponectin, and their receptors have an impact on bladder cancer outgrowth and the mechanisms involved. We performed immunohistochemistry for leptin, leptin receptor (Ob-R), adiponectin, and adiponectin receptors (AdipoR1, AdipoR2) in bladder cancer tissue microarrays. Wound healing assay and western blot were then performed in human bladder cancer lines. The positive rates (0 vs 1+/2+/3+) of Ob-R (P=0.004), adiponectin (P<0.001), AdipoR1 (P=0.016), and AdipoR2 (P<0.001) expression were significantly higher in bladder tumors than in benign urothelial tissues. Strong (3+) leptin expression tended to be present more often in tumors (10.2%; P=0.079) than in benign tissues (3.2%). Multivariate analysis revealed a lower risk of recurrence (hazard ratio [HR]=0.432; 95% confidence interval [CI]=0.198-0.942; P=0.034) in patients with an adiponectin-positive non-muscle-invasive tumor and a higher risk of progression (HR=5.148, 95% CI=1.190-22.273; P=0.028) in patients with a leptin-positive muscle-invasive tumor. Treatment of two bladder cancer cell lines with a synthetic adiponectin inhibited their migration and the expressions of phospho-NF-κB, NF-κB, snail, slug, Y-box-binding protein 1, and COX-2, whereas leptin showed reverse effects. Downregulation of adiponectin expression and upregulation of leptin expression were independent predictors for the recurrence of non-muscle-invasive bladder tumors and progression of muscle-invasive bladder tumors, respectively. In summary, synthetic adiponectin might exhibit antitumor activity against bladder cancer.
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- Eiji Kashiwagi
- Department of Urology, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical SciencesFukuoka 8128582, Japan
- Department of Pathology and James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Urology, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical SciencesFukuoka 8128582, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical SciencesFukuoka 8128582, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical SciencesFukuoka 8128582, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical SciencesFukuoka 8128582, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical SciencesFukuoka 8128582, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD 21287, USA
- Department of Pathology, University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL 35233, USA
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- Department of Urology, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical SciencesFukuoka 8128582, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD 21287, USA
- Departments of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and Urology, and James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical CenterRochester, NY 14642, USA
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Masoumi J, Jafarzadeh A, Khorramdelazad H, Abbasloui M, Abdolalizadeh J, Jamali N. Role of Apelin/APJ axis in cancer development and progression. Adv Med Sci 2020; 65:202-213. [PMID: 32087570 DOI: 10.1016/j.advms.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Revised: 05/26/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Apelin is an endogenous peptide, which is expressed in a vast board of organs such as the brain, placenta, heart, lungs, kidneys, pancreas, testis, prostate and adipose tissues. The apelin receptor, called angiotensin-like-receptor 1 (APJ), is also expressed in the brain, spleen, placenta, heart, liver, intestine, prostate, thymus, testis, ovary, lungs, kidneys, stomach, and adipose tissue. The apelin/APJ axis is involved in a number of physiological and pathological processes. The apelin expression is increased in various kinds of cancer and the apelin/APJ axis plays a key role in the development of tumors through enhancing angiogenesis, metastasis, cell proliferation and also through the development of cancer stem cells and drug resistance. The apelin also stops the apoptosis of cancer cells. The apelin/APJ axis was considered in this review as an attractive therapeutic target for cancer treatment.
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Wang CQ, Tang CH, Tzeng HE, Jin L, Zhao J, Kang L, Wang Y, Hu GN, Huang BF, Li X, Zhao YM, Su CM, Jin HC. Impacts of RETN genetic polymorphism on breast cancer development. J Cancer 2020; 11:2769-2777. [PMID: 32226495 PMCID: PMC7086250 DOI: 10.7150/jca.38088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The adipokine resistin is linked with obesity, inflammation and various cancers, including breast cancer. This study sought to determine whether certain polymorphisms in the gene encoding resistin, RETN, increase the risk of breast cancer susceptibility. We analyzed levels of resistin expression in breast cancer tissue and samples from The Cancer Genome Atlas database. We also examined associations between four RETN single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs; rs3745367, rs7408174, rs1862513 and rs3219175) and breast cancer susceptibility in 515 patients with breast cancer and 541 healthy women without cancer. Compared with wild-type (GG) carriers, those carrying the AG genotype of the RETN SNP rs3219175 and those carrying at least one A allele in the SNP rs3219175 had a higher chance of developing breast cancer (adjusted odds ratio, AOR: 1.295, 95% confidence intervals, CI: 1.065-1.575 and 2.202, 1.701-2.243, respectively). When clinical aspects and the RETN SNP rs7408174 were examined in the breast cancer cohort, the CT genotype was linked to late-stage disease, while women with luminal A disease and at least one C allele were likely to progress to stage III/IV disease and to develop highly pathological grade III disease. Moreover, resistin-positive individuals were at greater risk than resistin-negative individuals for developing pathological grade III disease (OR: 5.020; 95% CI: 1.380-18.259). This study details risk associations between resistin and RETN SNPs in breast cancer susceptibility in Chinese Han women.
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- Chao-Qun Wang
- Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Key Laboratory of Biotherapy in Zhejiang Province, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical School of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Pathology, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Biotechnology, College of Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Taipei Cancer Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences Laboratory, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences Laboratory, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences Laboratory, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, Zhejiang, China
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- Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at Microscale and School of Life Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Anhui, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Key Laboratory of Biotherapy in Zhejiang Province, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Medical School of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Rajandram R, Perumal K, Yap NY. Prognostic biomarkers in renal cell carcinoma: is there a relationship with obesity? Transl Androl Urol 2019; 8:S138-S146. [PMID: 31236331 DOI: 10.21037/tau.2018.11.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Obesity is a recognized risk factor for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) the commonest form of kidney cancer. Both obesity and RCC are serious diseases with increasing incidence yearly. This review examined certain obesity associated measurements and adipokines as detection/prognostic indicators for RCC. The obesity related measurements such as body mass index (BMI), waist circumstance (WC), waist-hip ratio (WHR) in predicting RCC are valid when used in conjunction with other risk factors such as age and sex or with histological findings. The adipokine adiponectin holds promising outcomes as a predictive marker in assessing the risk of developing RCC. In addition, tissue leptin/leptin receptor may be a distinguishing marker for RCC subtypes. However, circulating leptin may not be a suitable detection or prognostic biomarker for RCC. The other less investigated adipokines; omentin, visfatin, apelin and resistin are also expressed in RCC but their prognostic capabilities are still inconclusive. BMI, WC and adipokines may be useful additions in a nomogram which includes TNM staging and pathological grading system to detect, confirm and follow-up RCC cases.
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- Retnagowri Rajandram
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Lin TC. The role of visfatin in cancer proliferation, angiogenesis, metastasis, drug resistance and clinical prognosis. Cancer Manag Res 2019; 11:3481-3491. [PMID: 31114381 PMCID: PMC6497876 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s199597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Accepted: 03/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Visfatin, also known as nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase or pre-B-cell colony-enhancing factor (PBEF), is an adipocytokine secreted by adipocytes, macrophages and inflamed endothelial tissue. Related reports have indicated a positive correlation between the visfatin level and obesity and cancer risk. In addition to its original function, visfatin is multifunctional and plays critical roles in the promotion of several processes relevant to cancer progression including cancer cell proliferation, angiogenesis, metastasis and drug resistance. The relative expression of visfatin and the potential visfatin receptor on a pan-cancer scale was determined based on the transcriptome analysis data in The Cancer Genome Atlas. We further show the clinical association of its signaling axis with the survival of cancer patients, which reveals its prognostic power for specific cancer types. This review illustrates visfatin’s biological functions related to cancer progression and demonstrates its clinical significance in predicting outcomes of cancer patients.
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- Tsung-Chieh Lin
- Genomic Medicine Core Laboratory, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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Kuloğlu T, Artaş G, Yardim M, Sahin I, Aydin Y, Beyoğlu N, Özercan IH, Yalcin MH, Ugur K, Aydin S. Immunostaining characteristics of irisin in benign and malignant renal cancers. Biotech Histochem 2019; 94:435-441. [PMID: 30896263 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2019.1586998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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We investigated the expression of irisin in renal cancers using immunocytochemistry. Irisin has been reported to exhibit anticancer properties. The study groups consisted of 22 cases each of control renal tissue, oncocytoma, chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (RCC), clear cell RCC (Fuhrman nuclear grades 1, 2, 3 and 4) and papillary RCC. We evaluated 10 slides for each of 176 cases. Slides were immunostained for irisin and histoscores were calculated for the prevalence and strength of immunostaining. Fuhrman nuclear grade 1, 2, 3 clear cell RCC and papillary RCC exhibited no irisin immunoreactivity. Irisin immunoreactivity was observed in some Fuhrman nuclear grade 4 RCCs. We found a significant decrease in irisin staining in chromophobe RCC compared to the control. Immunoreactivity in the oncocytoma tissue was comparable to the control group. Irisin immunoreactivity in chromophobe RCC decreased and no immunoreactivity was observed in Fuhrman nuclear grade 1, 2, 3 clear cell RCC and papillary RCC. Immunistochemical screening of irisin in renal oncocytomas and renal cancers may be useful for differential diagnosis.
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- T Kuloğlu
- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Firat University , Elazig
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Firat University , Elazig , Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry (Firat Hormones Research Group), School of Medicine, Firat University , Elazig , Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry (Firat Hormones Research Group), School of Medicine, Firat University , Elazig , Turkey.,Department of Medical Biology, School of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University , Erzincan , Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University , Ankara , Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Firat University , Elazig , Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Firat University , Elazig , Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University , Elazig , Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism Disease, School of Medicine, Firat University , Elazig , Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry (Firat Hormones Research Group), School of Medicine, Firat University , Elazig , Turkey
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Apelin and apelin receptor expression in renal cell carcinoma. Br J Cancer 2019; 120:633-639. [PMID: 30783205 PMCID: PMC6461937 DOI: 10.1038/s41416-019-0396-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background The APLNR (apelin receptor) has been shown to be an essential gene for cancer immunotherapy, with deficiency in APLNR leading to immunotherapy failure. The aim of this study is to investigate the expression of APLN (apelin) and APLNR in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and its association with clinicopathological parameters and survival. Methods Three well-characterised patient cohorts with RCC were used: Study cohort 1 (clear-cell RCC; APLN/APLNR mRNA expression; n = 166); TCGA validation cohort (clear-cell RCC; APLN/APLNR mRNA expression; n = 481); Study cohort 2 (all RCC subtypes; APLNR protein expression/immunohistochemistry; n = 300). Associations between mRNA/protein expression and clinicopathological variables/patients’ survival were tested statistically. Results While APLN showed only very weak association with tumour histological grade (TCGA cohort), APLNR/mRNA protein expression correlate significantly with ccRCC aggressiveness. APLNR is expressed in tumour vasculature and tumour cells at different levels, and these expression levels associate with tumour aggressiveness in opposing directions. APLNR expression was negatively correlated with PD-L1 expression by tumour cells in a subset of patients with ccRCC. APLNR expression in either compartment is an independent prognostic factor for survival of patients with ccRCC. Conclusion The APLNR/APLN-system appears to play an important role in ccRCC, warranting further clinical investigation.
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Resistin facilitates VEGF-A-dependent angiogenesis by inhibiting miR-16-5p in human chondrosarcoma cells. Cell Death Dis 2019; 10:31. [PMID: 30631040 PMCID: PMC6328541 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-018-1241-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2018] [Revised: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Resistin is an adipokine that is associated with obesity, inflammation, and various cancers. Chondrosarcomas are primary malignant bone tumors that have a poor prognosis. VEGF-A is a critical angiogenic factor that is known to promote angiogenesis and metastasis in chondrosarcoma. It is unknown as to whether resistin affects human chondrosarcoma angiogenesis. In this study, we show how resistin promotes VEGF-A expression and subsequently induces angiogenesis of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs). Resistin treatment activated the phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) and Akt signaling pathways, while PI3K and Akt inhibitors or siRNA diminished resistin-induced VEGF-A expression. In vitro and in vivo studies revealed the downregulation of micro RNA (miR)-16-5p in resistin-induced VEGF-A expression and EPCs angiogenesis. We also found a positive correlation between resistin and VEGF-A expression, and a negative correlation between resistin and VEGF-A with miR-16-5p in chondrosarcoma patients. These findings reveal that resistin facilitates VEGF-A expression and angiogenesis through the inhibition of miR-16-5p expression via PI3K/Akt signaling cascades. Resistin may be a promising target in chondrosarcoma angiogenesis.
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Hashemi M, Bahari G, Tabasi F, Moazeni-Roodi A, Ghavami S. Association between rs1862513 and rs3745367 Genetic Polymorphisms of Resistin and Risk of Cancer: A Meta-Analysis. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2018; 19:2709-2716. [PMID: 30360595 PMCID: PMC6291049 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2018.19.10.2709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to assess any associations between resistin gene (RETN) polymorphisms and cancer
susceptibility by conducting a meta-analysis. A comprehensive literature search was performed with PubMed, Web of
Science, Scopus and Google Scholar for relevant studies published before April 2018. For the rs1862513 polymorphism,
data from 9 studies covering 1,951 cancer patients and 2,295 healthy controls were included in this meta-analysis. Pooled
odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Our meta-analysis revealed that this RETN
polymorphism significantly increased the risk of cancer in codominant (OR=1.23, 95% CI= 1.01-1.50, p=0.04, CG vs CC;
and OR=1.25, 95% CI= 1.03-1.53, p=0.03, GG vs CC), dominant (OR=1.19, 95% CI= 1.05-1.35, p=0.006, CG+GG vs CC),
and allele (OR=1.14, 95% CI= 1.00-1.30, p=0.04, G vs C) inheritance genetic models. Stratification analysis by cancer
type revealed that the rs1862513 variant significantly increased the risk of colorectal and breast cancer, and that cancer
overall in Caucasians (OR=1.22, 95% CI= 1.04-1.43, p=0.02, CG+GG vs CC; OR=1.18, 95% CI= 1.04-1.34, p=0.01,
G vs C). The data revealed no correlation between the rs3745367 polymorphism and cancer risk. Further well-designed
studies with larger sample sizes and different ethnicities are warranted to validate the present findings.
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- Mohammad Hashemi
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran.
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Ng KL, Del Vecchio SJ, Samaratunga H, Morais C, Rajandram R, Vesey DA, Wood ST, Gobe GC. Leptin and its receptor: can they help to differentiate chromophobe renal cell carcinoma from renal oncocytoma? Pathology 2018; 50:504-510. [PMID: 29970253 DOI: 10.1016/j.pathol.2018.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2017] [Revised: 01/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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One of the challenges in differentiating chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (chRCC) from benign renal oncocytoma (RO) is overlapping morphology between the two subtypes. The aim of this study was to investigate the usefulness of expression of leptin (Ob) and its receptor (ObR) in discriminating chRCC from RO. Sections from paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tumour nephrectomy specimens of 45 patients, made up of 30 chRCC (15 eosinophilic variant and 15 non-eosinophilic variant) and 15 RO, were used in this study. Samples (30) of clear cell RCC (ccRCC), the most common histological subtype, were used to verify staining patterns found by others in our cohort of Australasian patients. Matched morphologically normal non-cancer kidney tissues were included for each specimen. Sections were batch-immunostained using antibodies against Ob and ObR. Stained sections were digitally scanned using Aperio ImageScope, and the expression pattern of Ob and ObR was studied. In this cohort, male to female ratio was 2:1; median age was 64 (45-88 years); and median tumour size was 3.8 cm (range 1.2-18 cm). There were 47 (62.7%) T1, seven T2, 20 T3 and one T4 stage RCC. Two patients with ccRCC presented with metastases. Nuclear expression of Ob was significantly higher in RO compared with chRCC. The increased nuclear expression of Ob in RO compared with chRCC may be a useful aid in the difficult histological differentiation of RO from chRCC, especially eosinophilic variants of chRCC.
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- K L Ng
- Department of Urology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Qld, Australia; Centre for Kidney Disease Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Qld, Australia; Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Kidney Disease Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Disease Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Kidney Disease Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Department of Urology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Qld, Australia; Centre for Kidney Disease Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Centre for Kidney Disease Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Qld, Australia; NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence, Centre for Chronic Disease, University of Queensland, Herston, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.
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Wysocka MB, Pietraszek-Gremplewicz K, Nowak D. The Role of Apelin in Cardiovascular Diseases, Obesity and Cancer. Front Physiol 2018; 9:557. [PMID: 29875677 PMCID: PMC5974534 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 156] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Apelin is an endogenous peptide identified as a ligand of the G protein-coupled receptor APJ. Apelin belongs to the family of adipokines, which are bioactive mediators released by adipose tissue. Extensive tissue distribution of apelin and its receptor suggests, that it could be involved in many physiological processes including regulation of blood pressure, body fluid homeostasis, endocrine stress response, cardiac contractility, angiogenesis, and energy metabolism. Additionally, this peptide participates in pathological processes, such as heart failure, obesity, diabetes, and cancer. In this article, we review current knowledge about the role of apelin in organ and tissue pathologies. We also summarize the mechanisms by which apelin and its receptor mediate the regulation of physiological and pathological processes. Moreover, we put forward an indication of apelin as a biomarker predicting cardiac diseases and various types of cancer. A better understanding of the function of apelin and its receptor in pathologies might lead to the development of new medical compounds.
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- Marta B Wysocka
- Department of Cell Pathology, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Cell Pathology, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Wrocław, Wrocław, Poland
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Su CM, Tang CH, Chi MJ, Lin CY, Fong YC, Liu YC, Chen WC, Wang SW. Resistin facilitates VEGF-C-associated lymphangiogenesis by inhibiting miR-186 in human chondrosarcoma cells. Biochem Pharmacol 2018; 154:234-242. [PMID: 29730230 DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2018.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2018] [Accepted: 05/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Chondrosarcoma is a common primary malignant tumor of the bone that can metastasize through the vascular system to other organs. A key step in the metastatic process, lymphangiogenesis, involves vascular endothelial growth factor-C (VEGF-C). However, the effects of lymphangiogenesis in chondrosarcoma metastasis remain to be clarified. Accumulating evidence shows that resistin, a cytokine secreted from adipocytes and monocytes, also promotes tumor pathogenesis. Notably, chondrosarcoma can easily metastasize. In this study, we demonstrate that resistin enhances VEGF-C expression and lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs)-associated lymphangiogenesis in human chondrosarcoma cells. We also show that resistin triggers VEGF-C-dependent lymphangiogenesis via the c-Src signaling pathway and down-regulating micro RNA (miR)-186. Overexpression of resistin in chondrosarcoma cells significantly enhanced VEGF-C production and LECs-associated lymphangiogenesis in vitro and tumor-related lymphangiogenesis in vivo. Resistin levels were positively correlated with VEGF-C-dependent lymphangiogenesis via the down-regulation of miR-186 expression in clinical samples from chondrosarcoma tissue. This study is the first to evaluate the mechanism underlying resistin-induced promotion of LECs-associated lymphangiogenesis via the upregulation of VEGF-C expression in human chondrosarcomas. We suggest that resistin may represent a molecular target in VEGF-C-associated tumor lymphangiogenesis in chondrosarcoma metastasis.
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- Chen-Ming Su
- Department of Biomedical Sciences Laboratory, Affiliated Dongyang Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, Zhejiang, China
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- Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Biotechnology, College of Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, China Medical University Beigang Hospital, Yun-Lin County, Taiwan; Department of Sports Medicine, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Natural Products, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Joyce T, Chirino YI, Natalia MT, Jose PC. Renal damage in the metabolic syndrome (MetSx): Disorders implicated. Eur J Pharmacol 2018; 818:554-568. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2017.11.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2017] [Revised: 11/14/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Hwang ES, Song SB. Nicotinamide is an inhibitor of SIRT1 in vitro, but can be a stimulator in cells. Cell Mol Life Sci 2017; 74:3347-3362. [PMID: 28417163 PMCID: PMC11107671 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-017-2527-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2016] [Revised: 03/24/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Abstract
Nicotinamide (NAM), a form of vitamin B3, plays essential roles in cell physiology through facilitating NAD+ redox homeostasis and providing NAD+ as a substrate to a class of enzymes that catalyze non-redox reactions. These non-redox enzymes include the sirtuin family proteins which deacetylate target proteins while cleaving NAD+ to yield NAM. Since the finding that NAM exerts feedback inhibition to the sirtuin reactions, NAM has been widely used as an inhibitor in the studies where SIRT1, a key member of sirtuins, may have a role in certain cell physiology. However, once administered to cells, NAM is rapidly converted to NAD+ and, therefore, the cellular concentration of NAM decreases rapidly while that of NAD+ increases. The result would be an inhibition of SIRT1 for a limited duration, followed by an increase in the activity. This possibility raises a concern on the validity of the interpretation of the results in the studies that use NAM as a SIRT1 inhibitor. To understand better the effects of cellular administration of NAM, we reviewed published literature in which treatment with NAM was used to inhibit SIRT1 and found that the expected inhibitory effect of NAM was either unreliable or muted in many cases. In addition, studies demonstrated NAM administration stimulates SIRT1 activity and improves the functions of cells and organs. To determine if NAM administration can generate conditions in cells and tissues that are stimulatory to SIRT1, the changes in the cellular levels of NAM and NAD+ reported in the literature were examined and the factors that are involved in the availability of NAD+ to SIRT1 were evaluated. We conclude that NAM treatment can hypothetically be stimulatory to SIRT1.
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- Eun Seong Hwang
- Department of Life Science, University of Seoul, Dongdaemungu, 163 Seoulsiripdaero, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Life Science, University of Seoul, Dongdaemungu, 163 Seoulsiripdaero, Seoul, 02504, Republic of Korea
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