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Liu L, Wang L, Liu L, Qu X, Zhao W, Ding J, Zhao S, Xu B, Yu H, Liu B, Chai J. Acyltransferase zinc finger DHHC-type containing 2 aggravates gastric carcinoma growth by targeting Nrf2 signaling: A mechanism-based multicombination bionic nano-drug therapy. Redox Biol 2024; 70:103051. [PMID: 38301594 PMCID: PMC10844977 DOI: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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The significant regulatory role of palmitoylation modification in cancer-related targets has been demonstrated previously. However, the biological functions of Nrf2 in stomach cancer and whether the presence of Nrf2 palmitoylation affects gastric cancer (GC) progression and its treatment have not been reported. Several public datasets were used to look into the possible link between the amount of palmitoylated Nrf2 and the progression and its outcome of GC in patients. The palmitoylated Nrf2 levels in tumoral and peritumoral tissues from GC patients were also evaluated. Both loss-of-function and gain-of-function via transgenic experiments were performed to study the effects of palmitoylated Nrf2 on carcinogenesis and the pharmacological function of 2-bromopalmitate (2-BP) on the suppression of GC progression in vitro and in vitro. We discovered that Nrf2 was palmitoylated in the cytoplasmic domain, and this lipid posttranslational modification causes Nrf2 stabilization by inhibiting ubiquitination, delaying Nrf2 destruction via the proteasome and boosting nuclear translocation. Importantly, we also identify palmitoyltransferase zinc finger DHHC-type palmitoyltransferase 2 (DHHC2) as the primary acetyltransferase required for the palmitoylated Nrf2 and indicate that the suppression of Nrf2 palmitoylation via 2-bromopalmitate (2-BP), or the knockdown of DHHC2, promotes anti-cancer immunity in vitro and in mice model-bearing xenografts. Of note, based on the antineoplastic mechanism of 2-BP, a novel anti-tumor drug delivery system ground 2-BP and oxaliplatin (OXA) dual-loading gold nanorods (GNRs) with tumor cell membrane coating biomimetic nanoparticles (CM@GNRs-BO) was established. In situ photothermal therapy is done using near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation to help release high-temperature-triggered drugs from the CM@GNRs-BO reservoir when needed. This is done to achieve photothermal/chemical synergistic therapy. Our findings show the influence and linkage of palmitoylated Nrf2 with tumoral and peritumoral tissues in GC patients, the underlying mechanism of palmitoylated Nrf2 in GC progression, and novel possible techniques for addressing Nrf2-associated immune evasion in cancer growth. Furthermore, the bionic nanomedicine developed by us has the characteristics of dual drugs delivery, homologous tumor targeting, and photothermal and chemical synergistic therapy, and is expected to become a potential platform for cancer treatment.
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- Luguang Liu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan 270000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan 270000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan 270000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan 270000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shandong University, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan 270000, Shandong, China; Department of Oncology, Binzhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Binzhou 256600, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan 270000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan 270000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan 270000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan 270000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan 270000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Science, Jinan 270000, Shandong, China.
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Kong W, Liu X, Zhu H, Zheng S, Yin G, Yu P, Shan Y, Ma S, Ying R, Jin H. Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides induce ferroptosis in Epstein-Barr virus-associated gastric cancer by inactivating NRF2/HO-1 signaling. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:1767-1780. [PMID: 38244583 PMCID: PMC10866407 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205457] [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: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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Approximately 10% of gastric cancers are associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides (TFPs) are characterized by antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects in different diseases. However, whether TFP improves EBV-associated gastric cancer (EBVaGC) has never been explored. The effects of TFP on EBV-infected GC cell viability were determined using a CCK-8 assay and flow cytometry. Western blotting and RT-qPCR were performed to explore the expression of ferroptosis-related proteins. The CCK-8 assay showed that TFP decreased EBV-infected GC cell viability in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Flow cytometry assays indicated that TFP significantly induced EBV-infected GC cell death. TFP also reduced the migratory capacity of EBV-infected GC cells. Furthermore, treatment with TFP significantly increased the mRNA levels of PTGS2 and Chac1 in EBV-infected GC cells. Western blot assays indicated that TFP suppressed the expression of NRF2, HO-1, GPX4 and xCT in EBV-infected GC cells. More importantly, overexpression of NRF2 could obviously rescue TFP-induced downregulation of GPX4 and xCT in EBV-infected GC cells. In summary, we showed novel data that TFP induced ferroptosis in EBV-infected GC cells by inhibiting NRF2/HO-1 signaling. The current findings may shed light on the potential clinical application of TFP in the treatment of EBVaGC.
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- Wencheng Kong
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
- Zhejiang Province Key Laboratory of Anticancer Drug Research, Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Translational Medicine Research Center, Key Laboratory of Clinical Cancer Pharmacology and Toxicology Research of Zhejiang Province, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China
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Xiao Q, Sun CC, Tang CF. Heme oxygenase-1: A potential therapeutic target for improving skeletal muscle atrophy. Exp Gerontol 2023; 184:112335. [PMID: 37984695 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2023.112335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Skeletal muscle atrophy is a common muscle disease that is directly caused by an imbalance in protein synthesis and degradation. At the histological level, it is mainly characterized by a reduction in muscle mass and fiber cross-sectional area (CSA). Patients with skeletal muscle atrophy present with reduced motor ability, easy fatigue, and poor life quality. Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is an inducible enzyme that catalyzes the degradation of heme and has attracted much attention for its anti-oxidation effects. In addition, there is growing evidence that HO-1 plays an important role in anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptosis, pro-angiogenesis, and maintaining skeletal muscle homeostasis, making it a potential therapeutic target for improving skeletal muscle atrophy. Here, we review the pathogenesis of skeletal muscle atrophy, the biology of HO-1 and its regulation, and the biological function of HO-1 in skeletal muscle homeostasis, with a specific focus on the role of HO-1 in skeletal muscle atrophy, aiming to observe the therapeutic potential of HO-1 for skeletal muscle atrophy.
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- Qin Xiao
- Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Exercise Rehabilitation of the Hunan Province, College of Physical Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410012, China; School of Physical Education, Hunan First Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410205, China
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- School of Physical Education, Hunan First Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410205, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Physical Fitness and Exercise Rehabilitation of the Hunan Province, College of Physical Education, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410012, China.
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Chen Z, Huang Y, Chen Y, Yang X, Zhu J, Xu G, Shen S, Hu Z, Shi P, Ma Y, Fan S. CircFNDC3B regulates osteoarthritis and oxidative stress by targeting miR-525-5p/HO-1 axis. Commun Biol 2023; 6:200. [PMID: 36806251 PMCID: PMC9941484 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-023-04569-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common chronic degenerative joint disease associated with a variety of risk factors including aging, genetics, obesity, and mechanical disturbance. This study aimed to elucidate the function of a newly discovered circular RNA (circRNA), circFNDC3B, in OA progression and its relationship with the NF-κB signaling pathway and oxidative stress. The circFNDC3B/miR-525-5p/HO-1 axis and its relationship with the NF-κB signaling pathway and oxidative stress were investigated and validated using fluorescence in situ hybridization, real-time PCR, western blotting, immunofluorescence analysis, luciferase reporter assays, pull-down assays, and reactive oxygen species analyses. The functions of circFNDC3B in OA was investigated in vitro and in vivo. These evaluations demonstrated that circFNDC3B promotes chondrocyte proliferation and protects the extracellular matrix (ECM) from degradation. We also revealed that circFNDC3B defends against oxidative stress in OA by regulating the circFNDC3B/miR-525-5p/HO-1 axis and the NF-κB signaling pathway. Further, we found that overexpression of circFNDC3B alleviated OA in a rabbit model. In summary, we identified a new circFNDC3B/miR-525-5p/HO-1 signaling pathway that may act to relieve OA by alleviating oxidative stress and regulating the NF-κB pathway, resulting in the protection of the ECM in human chondrocytes, highlighting it as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of OA.
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- Zizheng Chen
- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016 China
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- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016 China
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- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016 China
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- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016 China
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- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016 China
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- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XZhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016 China
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- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China
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- grid.13402.340000 0004 1759 700XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China ,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016 Zhejiang Province China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China. .,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China. .,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 3 East Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China. .,Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal System Degeneration and Regeneration Translational Research of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310016, Zhejiang Province, China.
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V Ganesh G, Ganesan K, Xu B, Ramkumar KM. Nrf2 driven macrophage responses in diverse pathophysiological contexts: Disparate pieces from a shared molecular puzzle. Biofactors 2022; 48:795-812. [PMID: 35618963 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The wide anatomical distribution of macrophages and their vast array of functions match various polarization states and their involvement in homeostasis and disease. The confluence of different cellular signaling networks, including direct involvement in inflammation, at the doorstep of the transcription factor Nuclear Factor- erythroid (NF-E2) p45-related factor 2 (Nrf2) activation raises the importance of deciphering the molecular circuitry at the background of multiple-discrete and antagonistic yet flexible and contextual pathways. While we primarily focus on wound healing and repair mechanisms that are affected in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), we strive to explore the striking similarities and differences in molecular events including inflammation, angiogenesis, and fibrosis during tissue injury and wound persistence that accumulates pro-inflammatory senescent macrophages, as a means to identify possible targets or cellular mediators to lessen DFU disease burden. In addition, the role of iron in the modulation of Nrf2 response in macrophages is crucial and reviewed here. Targeted approaches, unlike conventional treatments, in DFU management will require the review and re-assessment of mediators with relevance to other pathological conditions.
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- Goutham V Ganesh
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Chinese Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Food Science and Technology Programme, BNU-HKBU United International College, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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Kobayashi H, Imanaka S, Shigetomi H. Revisiting therapeutic strategies for ovarian cancer by focusing on redox homeostasis. Oncol Lett 2022; 23:80. [PMID: 35111249 PMCID: PMC8771630 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2022.13200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Recent advances in molecular genetics have expanded our understanding of ovarian cancer. High levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and upregulation of antioxidant genes are common characteristic features of human cancers. This review reconsiders novel therapeutic strategies for ovarian cancer by focusing on redox homeostasis. A literature search was performed for preclinical and clinical studies published between January 1998 and October 2021 in the PubMed database using a combination of specific terms. ROS serves a central role in tumor suppression and progression by inducing DNA damage and mutations, genomic instability, and aberrant anti- and pro-tumorigenic signaling. Cancer cells increase their antioxidant capacity to neutralize the extra ROS. Additionally, antioxidants, such as CD44 variant isoform 9 (CD44v9) and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), mediate redox homeostasis in ovarian cancer. Furthermore, studies conducted on different cancer types revealed the dual role of antioxidants in tumor progression and inhibition. However, in animal models, genetic loss of antioxidant capacity in the host cannot block cancer initiation and progression. Host-derived antioxidant systems are essential to suppress carcinogenesis, suggesting that antioxidants serve a pivotal role in suppressing cancer development. By contrast, antioxidant activation in cancer cells confers aggressive phenotypes. Antioxidant inhibitors can promote cancer cell death by enhancing ROS levels. Concurrent inhibition of CD44v9 and Nrf2 may trigger apoptosis induction, potentiate chemosensitivity and enhance antitumor activities through the ROS-activated p38/p21 pathway. Antioxidants may have tumor-promoting and -suppressive functions. Therefore, an improved understanding of the role of antioxidants in redox homeostasis and developing antioxidant-specific inhibitors is necessary for treating ovarian cancer.
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- Hiroshi Kobayashi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522, Japan.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ms. Clinic MayOne, Kashihara, Nara 634-0813, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522, Japan.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ms. Clinic MayOne, Kashihara, Nara 634-0813, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522, Japan.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aska Ladies Clinic, Nara 634-0001, Japan
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Wang T, Ashrafi A, Modareszadeh P, Deese AR, Chacon Castro MDC, Alemi PS, Zhang L. An Analysis of the Multifaceted Roles of Heme in the Pathogenesis of Cancer and Related Diseases. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:4142. [PMID: 34439295 PMCID: PMC8393563 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13164142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Heme is an essential prosthetic group in proteins and enzymes involved in oxygen utilization and metabolism. Heme also plays versatile and fascinating roles in regulating fundamental biological processes, ranging from aerobic respiration to drug metabolism. Increasing experimental and epidemiological data have shown that altered heme homeostasis accelerates the development and progression of common diseases, including various cancers, diabetes, vascular diseases, and Alzheimer's disease. The effects of heme on the pathogenesis of these diseases may be mediated via its action on various cellular signaling and regulatory proteins, as well as its function in cellular bioenergetics, specifically, oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS). Elevated heme levels in cancer cells intensify OXPHOS, leading to higher ATP generation and fueling tumorigenic functions. In contrast, lowered heme levels in neurons may reduce OXPHOS, leading to defects in bioenergetics and causing neurological deficits. Further, heme has been shown to modulate the activities of diverse cellular proteins influencing disease pathogenesis. These include BTB and CNC homology 1 (BACH1), tumor suppressor P53 protein, progesterone receptor membrane component 1 protein (PGRMC1), cystathionine-β-synthase (CBS), soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC), and nitric oxide synthases (NOS). This review provides an in-depth analysis of heme function in influencing diverse molecular and cellular processes germane to disease pathogenesis and the modes by which heme modulates the activities of cellular proteins involved in the development of cancer and other common diseases.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA; (T.W.); (A.A.); (P.M.); (A.R.D.); (M.D.C.C.C.); (P.S.A.)
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Xiao Z, Zheng YB, Dao WX, Luo JF, Deng WH, Yan RC, Liu JS. MicroRNA-328-3p facilitates the progression of gastric cancer via KEAP1/NRF2 axis. Free Radic Res 2021; 55:720-730. [PMID: 34160338 DOI: 10.1080/10715762.2021.1923705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Gastric cancer is a common lethal malignancy and causes great cancer-related mortality worldwide. MicroRNA (miR)-328-3p is implicated in the progression of various human cancers; however, its role and mechanism in the progression of gastric cancer remain unclear.Human gastric cancer cells were incubated with miR-328-3p mimic, inhibitor or the matched negative control. Cell viability, colony formation, migrative and invasive capacity, cell apoptosis and oxidative stress were measured. To clarify the involvement of nuclear factor-E2-related factor 2 (NRF2) and kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1), small interfering RNA was used. miR-328-3p was upregulated in human gastric cancer cells and tissues, and its level positively correlated with the progression of gastric cancer. miR-328-3p promoted cell viability, colony formation, migration and invasion, thereby facilitating the progression of gastric cancer. miR-328-3p mimic reduced, while miR-328-3p inhibitor increased apoptosis and oxidative stress of human gastric cancer cells. Mechanistically, miR-328-3p upregulated NRF2 via targeting KEAP1to attenuate excessive free radical production and cell apoptosis. miR-328-3p functions as an oncogenic gene and inhibiting miR-328-3p may help to develop novel therapeutic strategies of human gastric cancer.
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- Zhe Xiao
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Nitti M, Ivaldo C, Traverso N, Furfaro AL. Clinical Significance of Heme Oxygenase 1 in Tumor Progression. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10050789. [PMID: 34067625 PMCID: PMC8155918 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10050789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) plays a key role in cell adaptation to stressors through the antioxidant, antiapoptotic, and anti-inflammatory properties of its metabolic products. For these reasons, in cancer cells, HO-1 can favor aggressiveness and resistance to therapies, leading to poor prognosis/outcome. Genetic polymorphisms of HO-1 promoter have been associated with an increased risk of cancer progression and a high degree of therapy failure. Moreover, evidence from cancer biopsies highlights the possible correlation between HO-1 expression, pathological features, and clinical outcome. Indeed, high levels of HO-1 in tumor specimens often correlate with reduced survival rates. Furthermore, HO-1 modulation has been proposed in order to improve the efficacy of antitumor therapies. However, contrasting evidence on the role of HO-1 in tumor biology has been reported. This review focuses on the role of HO-1 as a promising biomarker of cancer progression; understanding the correlation between HO-1 and clinical data might guide the therapeutic choice and improve the outcome of patients in terms of prognosis and life quality.
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Wang F, Wang L, Qu C, Chen L, Geng Y, Cheng C, Yu S, Wang D, Yang L, Meng Z, Chen Z. Kaempferol induces ROS-dependent apoptosis in pancreatic cancer cells via TGM2-mediated Akt/mTOR signaling. BMC Cancer 2021; 21:396. [PMID: 33845796 PMCID: PMC8042867 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-021-08158-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Kaempferol, a natural flavonoid, exhibits anticancer properties by scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, increasing evidence has demonstrated that, under certain conditions, kaempferol can inhibit tumor growth by upregulating ROS levels. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether kaempferol effectively suppresses pancreatic cancer through upregulation of ROS, and to explore the underlying molecular mechanism. METHODS PANC-1 and Mia PaCa-2 cells were exposed to different concentrations of kaempferol. Cell proliferation and colony formation were evaluated by CCK-8 and colony formation assays. Flow cytometry was performed to assess the ROS levels and cell apoptosis. The mRNA sequencing and KEGG enrichment analysis were performed to identify differentially expressed genes and to reveal significantly enriched signaling pathways in response to kaempferol treatment. Based on biological analysis, we hypothesized that tissue transglutaminase (TGM2) gene was an essential target for kaempferol to induce ROS-related apoptosis in pancreatic cancer. TGM2 was overexpressed by lentivirus vector to verify the effect of TGM2 on the ROS-associated apoptotic signaling pathway. Western blot and qRT-PCR were used to determine the protein and mRNA levels, respectively. The prognostic value of TGM2 was analyzed by Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA) tools based on public data from the TCGA database. RESULTS Kaempferol effectively suppressed pancreatic cancer in vitro and in vivo. Kaempferol promoted apoptosis in vitro by increasing ROS generation, which was involved in Akt/mTOR signaling. TGM2 levels were significantly increased in PDAC tissues compared with normal tissues, and high TGM2 expression was positively correlated with poor prognosis in pancreatic cancer patients. Decreased TGM2 mRNA and protein levels were observed in the cells after treatment with kaempferol. Additionally, TGM2 overexpression downregulated ROS production and inhibited the abovementioned apoptotic signaling pathway. CONCLUSIONS Kaempferol induces ROS-dependent apoptosis in pancreatic cancer cells via TGM2-mediated Akt/mTOR signaling, and TGM2 may represent a promising prognostic biomarker for pancreatic cancer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fengjiao Wang
- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong An Road, Shanghai, 200032 China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong An Road, Shanghai, 200032 China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
| | - Chao Qu
- Cancer Center, Tenth People’s Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072 China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong An Road, Shanghai, 200032 China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
| | - Yawen Geng
- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong An Road, Shanghai, 200032 China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
| | - Chienshan Cheng
- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong An Road, Shanghai, 200032 China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
| | - Shulin Yu
- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong An Road, Shanghai, 200032 China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong An Road, Shanghai, 200032 China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
- Cancer Institutes, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
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- Department of Genetics and Cell Biology, Qingdao University Medical College, Qingdao, 266071 China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong An Road, Shanghai, 200032 China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
- Cancer Institutes, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
| | - Zhen Chen
- Department of Integrative Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, 270 Dong An Road, Shanghai, 200032 China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032 China
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