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Kowalewski A, Borowczak J, Maniewski M, Gostomczyk K, Grzanka D, Szylberg Ł. Targeting apoptosis in clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 175:116805. [PMID: 38781868 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most prevalent subtype of renal cancer, accounting for approximately 80% of all renal cell cancers. Due to its exceptional inter- and intratumor heterogeneity, it is highly resistant to conventional systemic therapies. Targeting the evasion of cell death, one of cancer's hallmarks, is currently emerging as an alternative strategy for ccRCC. In this article, we review the current state of apoptosis-inducing therapies against ccRCC, including antisense oligonucleotides, BH3 mimetics, histone deacetylase inhibitors, cyclin-kinase inhibitors, inhibitors of apoptosis protein antagonists, and monoclonal antibodies. Although preclinical studies have shown encouraging results, these compounds fail to improve patients' outcomes significantly. Current evidence suggests that inducing apoptosis in ccRCC may promote tumor progression through apoptosis-induced proliferation, anastasis, and apoptosis-induced nuclear expulsion. Therefore, re-evaluating this approach is expected to enable successful preclinical-to-clinical translation.
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- Adam Kowalewski
- Department of Tumor Pathology and Pathomorphology, Oncology Centre Prof. Franciszek Łukaszczyk Memorial Hospital, Bydgoszcz 85-796, Poland; Center of Medical Sciences, University of Science and Technology, Bydgoszcz 85-796, Poland.
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- Clinical Department of Oncology, Oncology Centre Prof. Franciszek Łukaszczyk Memorial Hospital, Bydgoszcz 85-796, Poland
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- Department of Tumor Pathology and Pathomorphology, Oncology Centre Prof. Franciszek Łukaszczyk Memorial Hospital, Bydgoszcz 85-796, Poland; Doctoral School of Medical and Health Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Bydgoszcz 85-094, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Oncology, Chair of Pathomorphology and Clinical Placentology, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Bydgoszcz 85-094, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Pathomorphology, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Bydgoszcz 85-094, Poland
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- Department of Tumor Pathology and Pathomorphology, Oncology Centre Prof. Franciszek Łukaszczyk Memorial Hospital, Bydgoszcz 85-796, Poland; Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Oncology, Chair of Pathomorphology and Clinical Placentology, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Bydgoszcz 85-094, Poland
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Mohammad Mirzapour M, Farshdousti Hagh M, Marofi F, Solali S, Alaei A. Investigating the synergistic potential of TRAIL and SAHA in inducing apoptosis in MOLT-4 cancer cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 676:13-20. [PMID: 37480688 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.05.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia is characterized by its fast progression rate and high complications. TRAIL can be used to trigger apoptosis in cancer cells with minimal effects on normal cells, but most of cancer cells develop resistance to this agent through various mechanisms. HDAC inhibitors like SAHA can be used to make cancer cells more susceptible to TRAIL-induced apoptosis. In this study, this hypothesis was tested on MOLT-4 cancer cell line. MATERIALS AND METHODS The cells were divided into six groups including the control group, TRAIL 50 nM, TRAIL 100 nM, SAHA 2 μM, SAHA 2 μM + TRAIL 50 nM, and SAHA 2 μM + TRAIL 100 nM. Apoptosis was evaluated by flowcytometry after 24, 48 and 72 h. The expression levels of c-flip, DR4, DR5, CHOP, NF-κB, STAT3, Akt, and PI3K genes were investigated by quantitative real-time PCR. Data were analyzed using two-way variance analysis with Tukey's and Dunnett's multiple comparisons tests, and statistical significance was defined as having a p-value less than 0.05. RESULTS Groups exposed to the combination of SAHA with TRAIL demonstrated the maximum apoptosis in MOLT-4 cells by increasing the expression of DR4, DR5, and CHOP and decreasing the expression of c-flip, STAT3, PI3k, Akt, and NF-kB genes. CONCLUSION It can be concluded that SAHA increases the sensitivity of MOLT-4 cells to TRAIL-mediated apoptosis, which can be used as a strategy to overcome resistance to TRAIL in leukemic patients.
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- Masoud Mohammad Mirzapour
- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Immunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Bouyahya A, El Omari N, Bakha M, Aanniz T, El Menyiy N, El Hachlafi N, El Baaboua A, El-Shazly M, Alshahrani MM, Al Awadh AA, Lee LH, Benali T, Mubarak MS. Pharmacological Properties of Trichostatin A, Focusing on the Anticancer Potential: A Comprehensive Review. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15101235. [PMID: 36297347 PMCID: PMC9612318 DOI: 10.3390/ph15101235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Trichostatin A (TSA), a natural derivative of dienohydroxamic acid derived from a fungal metabolite, exhibits various biological activities. It exerts antidiabetic activity and reverses high glucose levels caused by the downregulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression in Schwann cells, anti-inflammatory activity by suppressing the expression of various cytokines, and significant antioxidant activity by suppressing oxidative stress through multiple mechanisms. Most importantly, TSA exhibits potent inhibitory activity against different types of cancer through different pathways. The anticancer activity of TSA appeared in many in vitro and in vivo investigations that involved various cell lines and animal models. Indeed, TSA exhibits anticancer properties alone or in combination with other drugs used in chemotherapy. It induces sensitivity of some human cancers toward chemotherapeutical drugs. TSA also exhibits its action on epigenetic modulators involved in cell transformation, and therefore it is considered an epidrug candidate for cancer therapy. Accordingly, this work presents a comprehensive review of the most recent developments in utilizing this natural compound for the prevention, management, and treatment of various diseases, including cancer, along with the multiple mechanisms of action. In addition, this review summarizes the most recent and relevant literature that deals with the use of TSA as a therapeutic agent against various diseases, emphasizing its anticancer potential and the anticancer molecular mechanisms. Moreover, TSA has not been involved in toxicological effects on normal cells. Furthermore, this work highlights the potential utilization of TSA as a complementary or alternative medicine for preventing and treating cancer, alone or in combination with other anticancer drugs.
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- Abdelhakim Bouyahya
- Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat 10106, Morocco
- Correspondence: (A.B.); (L.-H.L.); (M.S.M.)
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- Laboratory of Histology, Embryology, and Cytogenetic, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat 10100, Morocco
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- Unit of Plant Biotechnology and Sustainable Development of Natural Resources “B2DRN”, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Beni Mellal, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Mghila, P.O. Box 592, Beni Mellal 23000, Morocco
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- Medical Biotechnology Laboratory, Rabat Medical & Pharmacy School, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat B.P. 6203, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology, National Agency of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Taounate 34025, Morocco
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- Microbial Biotechnology and Bioactive Molecules Laboratory, Sciences and Technologies Faculty, Sidi Mohmed Ben Abdellah University, Imouzzer Road Fez, Fez 30050, Morocco
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- Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology Team, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan 93000, Morocco
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 61441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 61441, Saudi Arabia
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- Novel Bacteria and Drug Discovery Research Group (NBDD), Microbiome and Bioresource Research Strength (MBRS), Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Bandar Sunway 47500, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (A.B.); (L.-H.L.); (M.S.M.)
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- Environment and Health Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Safi, Cadi Ayyad University, Sidi Bouzid B.P. 4162, Morocco
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Jordan, Amma 11942, Jordan
- Correspondence: (A.B.); (L.-H.L.); (M.S.M.)
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Huang Y, Yang W, Zeng H, Hu C, Zhang Y, Ding N, Fan G, Shao L, Kuang B. Droxinostat sensitizes human colon cancer cells to apoptotic cell death via induction of oxidative stress. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2018; 23:34. [PMID: 30065760 PMCID: PMC6064062 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-018-0101-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Upregulation of histone acetylation plays a critical role in the dysregulation of transcription. It alters the structure of chromatin, which leads to the onset of cancer. Histone deacetylase inhibitors may therefore be a promising way to limit cancer progression. In this study, we examined the effects of droxinostat on the growth of HT-29 colon cancer cells. Our results show that droxinostat effectively inhibited cell growth and colony-forming ability by inducing cellular apoptosis and ROS production in HT-29 cells. Notably, the apoptotic inhibitor Z-VAD-FMK significantly decreased the levels of cellular apoptosis and the antioxidant γ-tocotrienol (GT3) significantly decreased ROS production induced by droxinostat treatment. Z-VAD-FMK and GT3 also partially reversed the negative growth effects of droxinstat on HT-29 cells. GT3 treatment decreased cellular apoptosis and increased colony-forming ability upon droxinostat administration. Z-VAD-FMK treatment also partially decreased droxinostat-induced ROS production. Our findings suggest that the effects of droxinostat on colon cancer cells are mediated by the induction of oxidative stress and apoptotic cell death.
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- Ying Huang
- 1Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006 China.,2Medical School of Nanchang University, 461 Bayi Road, Nanchang, 330006 Jiangxi China
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- 1Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006 China.,2Medical School of Nanchang University, 461 Bayi Road, Nanchang, 330006 Jiangxi China
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- 2Medical School of Nanchang University, 461 Bayi Road, Nanchang, 330006 Jiangxi China
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- 2Medical School of Nanchang University, 461 Bayi Road, Nanchang, 330006 Jiangxi China
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- 2Medical School of Nanchang University, 461 Bayi Road, Nanchang, 330006 Jiangxi China
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- 2Medical School of Nanchang University, 461 Bayi Road, Nanchang, 330006 Jiangxi China
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- 1Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006 China.,3School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006 China
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- 1Jiangxi provincial key laboratory of preventive medicine, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006 China.,3School of Public Health, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006 China
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- 2Medical School of Nanchang University, 461 Bayi Road, Nanchang, 330006 Jiangxi China
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Zhang XF, Huang FH, Zhang GL, Bai DP, Massimo DF, Huang YF, Gurunathan S. Novel biomolecule lycopene-reduced graphene oxide-silver nanoparticle enhances apoptotic potential of trichostatin A in human ovarian cancer cells (SKOV3). Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:7551-7575. [PMID: 29075115 PMCID: PMC5648315 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s144161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background Recently, there has been much interest in the field of nanomedicine to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Combination therapy seems to be most effective when two different molecules that work by different mechanisms are combined at low dose, thereby decreasing the possibility of drug resistance and occurrence of unbearable side effects. Based on this consideration, the study was designed to investigate the combination effect of reduced graphene oxide-silver nanoparticles (rGO-AgNPs) and trichostatin A (TSA) in human ovarian cancer cells (SKOV3). Methods The rGO-AgNPs were synthesized using a biomolecule called lycopene, and the resultant product was characterized by various analytical techniques. The combination effect of rGO-Ag and TSA was investigated in SKOV3 cells using various cellular assays such as cell viability, cytotoxicity, and immunofluorescence analysis. Results AgNPs were uniformly distributed on the surface of graphene sheet with an average size between 10 and 50 nm. rGO-Ag and TSA were found to inhibit cell viability in a dose-dependent manner. The combination of rGO-Ag and TSA at low concentration showed a significant effect on cell viability, and increased cytotoxicity by increasing the level of malondialdehyde and decreasing the level of glutathione, and also causing mitochondrial dysfunction. Furthermore, the combination of rGO-Ag and TSA had a more pronounced effect on DNA fragmentation and double-strand breaks, and eventually induced apoptosis. Conclusion This study is the first to report that the combination of rGO-Ag and TSA can cause potential cytotoxicity and also induce significantly greater cell death compared to either rGO-Ag alone or TSA alone in SKOV3 cells by various mechanisms including reactive oxygen species generation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and DNA damage. Therefore, this combination chemotherapy could be possibly used in advanced cancers that are not suitable for radiation therapy or surgical treatment and facilitate overcoming tumor resistance and disease progression.
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- Xi-Feng Zhang
- College of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China.,Institute of Reproductive Sciences, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Biological and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Gelatin-based Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dong-E-E-Jiao Co., Ltd, DongE, Shandong, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Yuan YG, Peng QL, Gurunathan S. Combination of palladium nanoparticles and tubastatin-A potentiates apoptosis in human breast cancer cells: a novel therapeutic approach for cancer. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:6503-6520. [PMID: 28919751 PMCID: PMC5592949 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s136142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the most common malignant disease that occurs in women. Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibition has recently emerged as an effective and attractive target for the treatment of cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a combined treatment of tubastatin A (TUB-A) and palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs) against MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells using two different cytotoxic agents that work by two different mechanisms, thereby decreasing the probability of chemoresistance in cancer cells and increasing the efficacy of toxicity, to provide efficient therapy for advanced stage of cancer without any undesired side effects. METHODS PdNPs were synthesized using a novel biomolecule called R-phycoerythrin and characterized using various analytical techniques. The combinatorial effect of TUB-A and PdNPs was assessed by various cellular and biochemical assays and also by gene expression analysis. RESULTS The biologically synthesized PdNPs had an average size of 25 nm and were spherical in shape. Treatment of MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells with TUB-A or PdNPs showed a dose-dependent effect on cell viability. The combination of 4 μM TUB-A and 4 μM PdNPs had a significant inhibitory effect on cell viability compared with either TUB-A or PdNPs alone. The combinatorial treatment also had a more pronounced effect on the inhibition of HDAC activity and enhanced apoptosis by regulating various cellular and biochemical changes. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that there was a strong synergistic interaction between TUB-A and PdNPs in increasing apoptosis in human breast cancer cells. These data provide an important preclinical basis for future clinical trials on this drug combination. This combinatorial treatment increased therapeutic potentials, thereby demonstrating a relevant targeted therapy for breast cancer. Furthermore, we have provided the first evidence for the combinatorial effect and mechanism of toxicity of TUB-A and PdNPs in human breast cancer cells. The novelties of the study were identification of a combination therapy that consists of suitable therapeutic molecules that kill cancer cells and also exploration of two different possible mechanisms involved to reduce chemoresistance in cancer cells.
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- Yu-Guo Yuan
- College of Veterinary Medicine/Animal Science and Technology/Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonosis, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou
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- College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Yichun University, Yichun, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Stem cell and Regenerative Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Cai C, Tang J, Shen B, Ding L, Shao Y, Chen Z, Ma Y, Xue H, Wei Z. Preclinical trial of the multi-targeted lenvatinib in combination with cellular immunotherapy for treatment of renal cell carcinoma. Exp Ther Med 2017; 14:3221-3228. [PMID: 28912872 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2017.4858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2015] [Accepted: 02/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Lenvatinib is an oral, multi-targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors 1-3, fibroblast growth factor receptors 1-4, platelet-derived growth factor receptor β, RET and KIT. Cellular immunotherapy has the potential to be a highly targeted treatment, with low toxicity to normal tissues and a high capacity to eradicate tumor tissue. The present study assessed the safety, maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and preliminary antitumor activity of lenvatinib and cellular immunotherapy in a murine model of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The present study used a therapeutic dose of 0.12 mg lenvatinib and/or 104 rat uterine cancer adenocarcinoma (RuCa)-sensitized lymphocytes administered once daily continuously in 7-day cycles. Tumor regression was observed in mice with RCC following treatment with lenvatinib and 104 RuCa-sensitized lymphocytes. MTD was established as once daily administration of 0.18 mg lenvatinib and 106 RuCa-sensitized lymphocytes. The most common treatment-related adverse effects observed were fatigue (40%), mucosal inflammation (30%), proteinuria, diarrhea, vomiting, hypertension and nausea (all 40%). Combination therapy using lenvatinib and cellular immunotherapy enhanced the antitumor effect induced by single treatments and prolonged the survival of mice with RCC compared with either of the single treatments. Treatment with lenvatinib (0.12 mg) combined with 104 RuCa-sensitized lymphocytes was associated with manageable toxicity consistent with individual agents. Further evaluation of this combination therapy in mice with advanced RCC is required. In conclusion, cellular immunotherapy and oncolytic therapy for cancer may be improved by the synergistic effects of lenvatinib and sensitized lymphocytes. In the present study, the inherent antineoplastic and immune stimulatory properties of the two agents were enhanced when used in combination, which may provide a basis for clinical treatment of patients with RCC.
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- Chengkuan Cai
- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210011, P.R. China
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Yoon KB, Cho SY, An SJ, Park KR, Lee HJ, Yoon HS, Lee SM, Kim YC, Han SY. Characterization of the aminopyridine derivative KRC-180 as a JAK2 inhibitor. Oncol Lett 2017; 14:1347-1354. [PMID: 28789350 PMCID: PMC5529941 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2017.6353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase that regulates the signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) signaling pathway. Deregulation of JAK2 signaling has previously been observed in hematologic malignancies, including erythroleukemia. In the present study, an aminopyridine derivative compound, KRC-180, exhibited direct inhibition of the JAK2 protein at the catalytic site, as demonstrated using in vitro kinase activity assays and docking analyses. In addition, KRC-180 reduced the phosphorylation of STAT3 and STAT5, downstream signaling molecules of JAK2. The growth of HEL92.1.7 erythroleukemia cells harboring a constitutively activated form of JAK2 was suppressed by KRC-180 treatment; KRC-180 induced apoptotic cell death and cell cycle arrest. The results of the present study indicate that KRC-180 is a JAK2 inhibitor with anti-leukemic properties.
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- Kyoung Bin Yoon
- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Bio-organic Science Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon 34114, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Life Sciences, Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology, Gwangju 61005, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Gyeongnam 52828, Republic of Korea
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Trichostatin A Enhances the Apoptotic Potential of Palladium Nanoparticles in Human Cervical Cancer Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:ijms17081354. [PMID: 27548148 PMCID: PMC5000750 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17081354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2016] [Revised: 08/03/2016] [Accepted: 08/09/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Cervical cancer ranks seventh overall among all types of cancer in women. Although several treatments, including radiation, surgery and chemotherapy, are available to eradicate or reduce the size of cancer, many cancers eventually relapse. Thus, it is essential to identify possible alternative therapeutic approaches for cancer. We sought to identify alternative and effective therapeutic approaches, by first synthesizing palladium nanoparticles (PdNPs), using a novel biomolecule called saponin. The synthesized PdNPs were characterized by several analytical techniques. They were significantly spherical in shape, with an average size of 5 nm. Recently, PdNPs gained much interest in various therapies of cancer cells. Similarly, histone deacetylase inhibitors are known to play a vital role in anti-proliferative activity, gene expression, cell cycle arrest, differentiation and apoptosis in various cancer cells. Therefore, we selected trichostatin A (TSA) and PdNPs and studied their combined effect on apoptosis in cervical cancer cells. Cells treated with either TSA or PdNPs showed a dose-dependent effect on cell viability. The combinatorial effect, tested with 50 nM TSA and 50 nMPdNPs, had a more dramatic inhibitory effect on cell viability, than either TSA or PdNPs alone. The combination of TSA and PdNPs had a more pronounced effect on cytotoxicity, oxidative stress, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), caspase-3/9 activity and expression of pro- and anti-apoptotic genes. Our data show a strong synergistic interaction between TSA and PdNPs in cervical cancer cells. The combinatorial treatment increased the therapeutic potential and demonstrated relevant targeted therapy for cervical cancer. Furthermore, we provide the first evidence for the combinatory effect and cytotoxicity mechanism of TSA and PdNPs in cervical cancer cells.
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Park JS, Lim CJ, Bang OS, Kim NS. Ethanolic extract of Descurainia sophia seeds sensitizes A549 human lung cancer cells to TRAIL cytotoxicity by upregulating death receptors. BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2016; 16:115. [PMID: 27039295 PMCID: PMC4818868 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-016-1094-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2015] [Accepted: 03/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Background Our previous genome-wide gene expression analysis revealed that tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) death receptors 4 (DR4) and 5 (DR5) are markedly upregulated by the ethanolic extract of D. sohia seeds (EEDS) in A549 TRAIL-refractory cancer cells. In the present study, we investigated whether the EEDS-mediated upregulation of TRAIL death receptors was associated with increased TRAIL-mediated toxicity in A549 cells in vitro. Methods Cell proliferation and viability were determined by an automatic cell counter. Gene silencing was performed by introducing small interfering RNA into cells. Expression changes of cellular proteins were determined by western blot analysis. Apoptotic cell death was monitored by western blot analysis. Analysis of variance followed by the post-hoc Dunnett’s test was used to compare the data. Results EEDS treatment increased both mRNA and protein levels of DR4 and DR5 in the TRAIL refractory A549 cells. Co-treatment of A549 cells with sub-lethal dose of EEDS and recombinant TRAIL increased the apoptotic cell death. Upregulation of DR5 by EEDS was mediated by an endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced transcription factor, CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP), and knockdown of CHOP expression inhibited EEDS-induced DR5 upregulation and abolished the EEDS-associated increase in TRAIL toxicity in A549 cells. Conclusions EEDS can sensitize A549 cells to TRAIL cytotoxicity by upregulation of TRAIL death receptors. Our findings suggested that EEDS is a good initial herbal source for the development of an anticancer supplement for anticancer therapeutics associated with TRAIL. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1094-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Li L, Fan B, Zhang LH, Xing XF, Cheng XJ, Wang XH, Guo T, Du H, Wen XZ, Ji JF. Trichostatin A potentiates TRAIL-induced antitumor effects via inhibition of ERK/FOXM1 pathway in gastric cancer. Tumour Biol 2016; 37:10269-78. [PMID: 26831669 DOI: 10.1007/s13277-016-4816-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is an ideal apoptosis inducer and believed to have promise in cancer therapy, yet part of cancer cells exhibit resistance to TRAIL-mediated apoptosis. This necessitates the exploration of agents that resensitizes cancer cells to TRAIL. In our study, we found that Trichostatin A (TSA), an histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, augmented TRAIL-induced apoptosis in gastric cancer cells in a caspase-dependent manner. Besides, upregulation of DR5 and downregulation of anti-apoptotic proteins including XIAP, Mcl-1, Bcl-2 and Survivin also contributed to this synergism. Noticeably, TSA treatment inhibited Forkhead boxM1 (FOXM1), which expression level showed negative correlation with TRAIL sensitivity. Similarly, silencing of FOXM1 by small interfering RNA (siRNA) resensitized cancer cells to TRAIL and strengthened the TRAIL-augmenting effect of TSA. In addition, we demonstrated the depletion of FOXM1 was a consequence of the inactivation of ERK mediated by TSA. Collectively, it was first shown that TSA potentiated TRAIL sensitivity via ERK/FOXM1 pathway in gastric cancer cells. FOXM1 might serve as a biomarker for predicting sensitivity to TRAIL.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lin Li
- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Division of Gastrointestinal Cancer Translational Research Laboratory, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, #52 Fu-Cheng Road, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, 100142, China.,Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute Beijing, #52 Fu-Cheng Road, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, 100142, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute Beijing, #52 Fu-Cheng Road, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, 100142, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute Beijing, #52 Fu-Cheng Road, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, 100142, China.,The Tissue Bank, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Fu-Cheng Road, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Division of Gastrointestinal Cancer Translational Research Laboratory, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, #52 Fu-Cheng Road, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Division of Gastrointestinal Cancer Translational Research Laboratory, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, #52 Fu-Cheng Road, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, 100142, China
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- The Tissue Bank, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Fu-Cheng Road, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Division of Gastrointestinal Cancer Translational Research Laboratory, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, #52 Fu-Cheng Road, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Division of Gastrointestinal Cancer Translational Research Laboratory, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, #52 Fu-Cheng Road, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, 100142, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Division of Gastrointestinal Cancer Translational Research Laboratory, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, #52 Fu-Cheng Road, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, 100142, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Division of Gastrointestinal Cancer Translational Research Laboratory, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, #52 Fu-Cheng Road, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, 100142, China. .,Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute Beijing, #52 Fu-Cheng Road, Hai-Dian District, Beijing, 100142, China.
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Marine Drugs Regulating Apoptosis Induced by Tumor Necrosis Factor-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand (TRAIL). Mar Drugs 2015; 13:6884-909. [PMID: 26580630 PMCID: PMC4663558 DOI: 10.3390/md13116884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2015] [Revised: 11/02/2015] [Accepted: 11/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Marine biomass diversity is a tremendous source of potential anticancer compounds. Several natural marine products have been described to restore tumor cell sensitivity to TNF-related apoptosis inducing ligand (TRAIL)-induced cell death. TRAIL is involved during tumor immune surveillance. Its selectivity for cancer cells has attracted much attention in oncology. This review aims at discussing the main mechanisms by which TRAIL signaling is regulated and presenting how marine bioactive compounds have been found, so far, to overcome TRAIL resistance in tumor cells.
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