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Qutifan S, Saleh T, Abu Shahin N, ELBeltagy M, Obeidat F, Qattan D, Kalbouneh H, Barakat NA, Alsalem M. Melatonin mitigates cisplatin-induced cognitive impairment in rats and improves hippocampal dendritic spine density. Neuroreport 2024; 35:657-663. [PMID: 38813907 DOI: 10.1097/wnr.0000000000002049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
Abstract
Cisplatin-induced cognitive impairment (chemobrain) affects a considerable percentage of cancer patients and has no established pharmacological treatment. Chemobrain can be associated with neuroinflammation and oxidative stress. Melatonin, a pineal hormone, is known to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective potential. In this study, we investigated cisplatin-induced cognitive impairment in rats and whether melatonin can improve or reverse this impairment. Behavioral testing involved measuring working memory using the novel location recognition test (NLRT) under conditions of cisplatin or cisplatin + melatonin treatment, followed by the collection of rats' brains. The brains were subsequently stained with Golgi-Cox stain and then the hippocampus area CA3 of each one was examined, and dendritic spine density was calculated. Treatment with cisplatin resulted in deficits in the rats' performance in the NLRT (P < 0.05). These deficits were prevented by the coadministration of melatonin (P < 0.05). Cisplatin also reduced the density of dendritic spines in the hippocampus (P < 0.0001), specifically CA3 area, while the coadministration of melatonin significantly reversed this reduction (P < 0.001). This study showed that melatonin can ameliorate cisplatin-induced spatial memory deficits and dendritic spines density abnormalities in rats. Given that melatonin is a safe and wildly used supplement, it is feasible to explore its use as a palliative intervention in cancer treatment.
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- Shahd Qutifan
- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman
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- Department of Pharmacology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman
- Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shibin El Kom, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman
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- Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman
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Williams AM, Liu W, Ehrhardt MJ, Salehabadi SM, Panoskaltsis-Mortari A, Phillips NS, Mulrooney DA, Flerlage JE, Yasui Y, Srivastava D, Robison LL, Hudson MM, Ness KK, Sabin ND, Krull KR. Systemic Biological Mechanisms of Neurocognitive Dysfunction in Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma. Clin Cancer Res 2024; 30:1822-1832. [PMID: 38381440 PMCID: PMC11062814 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-23-3709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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PURPOSE Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) survivors experience neurocognitive impairment despite receiving no central nervous system-directed therapy, though little is known about the underlying mechanisms. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN HL survivors (n = 197) and age-, sex- and race/ethnicity frequency-matched community controls (n = 199) underwent standardized neurocognitive testing, and serum collection. Luminex multiplex or ELISA assays measured markers of inflammation and oxidative stress. Linear regression models compared biomarker concentrations between survivors and controls and with neurocognitive outcomes, adjusting for age, sex, race, body mass index, anti-inflammatory medication, and recent infections. RESULTS HL survivors [mean (SD) current age 36 (8) years, 22 (8) years after diagnosis] demonstrated higher concentrations of interleukin-6 (IL6), high-sensitivity c-reactive protein (hs-CRP), oxidized low-density lipoprotein, and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), compared with controls (P's < 0.001). Among survivors, higher concentrations of IL6 were associated with worse visuomotor processing speed (P = 0.046). hs-CRP ≥3 mg/L was associated with worse attention, processing speed, memory, and executive function (P's < 0.05). Higher concentrations of malondialdehyde were associated with worse focused attention and visual processing speed (P's < 0.05). Homocysteine was associated with worse short-term recall (P = 0.008). None of these associations were statistically significant among controls. Among survivors, hs-CRP partially mediated associations between cardiovascular or endocrine conditions and visual processing speed, whereas IL6 partially mediated associations between pulmonary conditions and visuomotor processing speed. CONCLUSIONS Neurocognitive function in long-term survivors of HL appears to be associated with inflammation and oxidative stress, both representing potential targets for future intervention trials.
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- AnnaLynn M. Williams
- Departments of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
- Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
- Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Biostatistics, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
- Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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Lal R, Dharavath RN, Chopra K. Nrf2 Signaling Pathway: a Potential Therapeutic Target in Combating Oxidative Stress and Neurotoxicity in Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Impairment. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:593-608. [PMID: 37644279 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03559-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI) is one of the major adverse effects of antineoplastic drugs, which decrease the quality of life in cancer survivors. Extensive experimental and clinical research suggests that chemotherapeutic drugs generate an enormous amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS), contributing to oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, and neuronal death, eventually leading to CICI. Despite the progress in exploring different pathological mechanisms of CICI, effective treatment to prevent CICI progression has not been developed yet. Nrf2 is the principal transcription factor that regulates cellular redox balance and inflammation-related gene expression. Emerging evidence suggests that upregulation of Nrf2 and its target genes could suppress oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation, restore BBB integrity, and increase neurogenesis. This review discusses the role of Nrf2 in CICI, how it responds to oxidative stress, inflammation, neurotoxicity, and potential Nrf2 activators that could be used to enhance Nrf2 activation in CICI.
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- Roshan Lal
- Pharmacology Division, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- Pharmacology Division, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
- Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, M5T 1R8, Canada
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- Pharmacology Division, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India.
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de Arruda JAA, Heimlich FV, Oliveira SR, Drumond VZ, Travassos DV, Abreu LG, Teixeira AL, Mesquita RA, Silva TA. Influence of anxiety/depression on chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis and related quality of life: A prospective cohort study. J Psychosom Res 2024; 177:111577. [PMID: 38154442 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2023.111577] [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: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The impact of anxiety and depression on chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis has not been extensively explored in the literature. The aim of the present study was to evaluate anxiety/depressive symptoms, health-related quality of life, and oral health-related quality of life and their association with oral mucositis among individuals receiving chemotherapy. METHODS This is a prospective longitudinal study carried out at a Brazilian referral service. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), and Oral Health Impact Profile questionnaire (OHIP-14) were applied at D0 (before chemotherapy) and D15 of chemotherapy. Clinicodemographic data and oral mucositis severity scores were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 37 individuals (median age: 49 years) were included in the study. Nearly 38% of patients developed chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis and had higher anxiety/depression scores at baseline. Oral mucositis had a negative impact on oral health-related quality of life regarding functional limitation, physical pain, physical disability, and handicap. CONCLUSION Anxiety/depressive symptoms are associated with oral mucositis that affects overall health and oral health-related quality of life.
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- José Alcides Almeida de Arruda
- Department of Oral Surgery, Pathology and Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Pathology and Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Pathology and Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Multiprofessional Integrated Residency in Health, Hospital das Clínicas, Department of Social and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Faculdade Santa Casa BH, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Neuropsychiatry Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Pathology and Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Multiprofessional Integrated Residency in Health, Hospital das Clínicas, Department of Oral Surgery, Pathology and Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Davies MR, Greenberg Z, van Vuurden DG, Cross CB, Zannettino ACW, Bardy C, Wardill HR. More than a small adult brain: Lessons from chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment for modelling paediatric brain disorders. Brain Behav Immun 2024; 115:229-247. [PMID: 37858741 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2023.10.013] [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: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Childhood is recognised as a period of immense physical and emotional development, and this, in part, is driven by underlying neurophysiological transformations. These neurodevelopmental processes are unique to the paediatric brain and are facilitated by augmented rates of neuroplasticity and expanded neural stem cell populations within neurogenic niches. However, given the immaturity of the developing central nervous system, innate protective mechanisms such as neuroimmune and antioxidant responses are functionally naïve which results in periods of heightened sensitivity to neurotoxic insult. This is highly relevant in the context of paediatric cancer, and in particular, the neurocognitive symptoms associated with treatment, such as surgery, radio- and chemotherapy. The vulnerability of the developing brain may increase susceptibility to damage and persistent symptomology, aligning with reports of more severe neurocognitive dysfunction in children compared to adults. It is therefore surprising, given this intensified neurocognitive burden, that most of the pre-clinical, mechanistic research focuses exclusively on adult populations and extrapolates findings to paediatric cohorts. Given this dearth of age-specific research, throughout this review we will draw comparisons with neurodevelopmental disorders which share comparable pathways to cancer treatment related side-effects. Furthermore, we will examine the unique nuances of the paediatric brain along with the somatic systems which influence neurological function. In doing so, we will highlight the importance of developing in vitro and in vivo paediatric disease models to produce age-specific discovery and clinically translatable research.
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- Maya R Davies
- School of Biomedicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia; Supportive Oncology Research Group, Precision Cancer Medicine Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, SA, Australia.
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- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Laboratory of Human Neurophysiology and Genetics, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS Utrecht, the weNetherlands
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- Supportive Oncology Research Group, Precision Cancer Medicine Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- School of Biomedicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Laboratory of Human Neurophysiology and Genetics, Adelaide, SA, Australia; Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- School of Biomedicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia; Supportive Oncology Research Group, Precision Cancer Medicine Theme, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Torre M, Bukhari H, Nithianandam V, Zanella CA, Mata DA, Feany MB. A Drosophila model relevant to chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment. Sci Rep 2023; 13:19290. [PMID: 37935827 PMCID: PMC10630312 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46616-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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Chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is a common adverse effect of treatment and is characterized by deficits involving multiple cognitive domains including memory. Despite the significant morbidity of CRCI and the expected increase in cancer survivors over the coming decades, the pathophysiology of CRCI remains incompletely understood, highlighting the need for new model systems to study CRCI. Given the powerful array of genetic approaches and facile high throughput screening ability in Drosophila, our goal was to validate a Drosophila model relevant to CRCI. We administered the chemotherapeutic agents cisplatin, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin to adult Drosophila. Neurologic deficits were observed with all tested chemotherapies, with doxorubicin and in particular cisplatin also resulting in memory deficits. We then performed histologic and immunohistochemical analysis of cisplatin-treated Drosophila tissue, demonstrating neuropathologic evidence of increased neurodegeneration, DNA damage, and oxidative stress. Thus, our Drosophila model relevant to CRCI recapitulates clinical, radiologic, and histologic alterations reported in chemotherapy patients. Our new Drosophila model can be used for mechanistic dissection of pathways contributing to CRCI (and chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity more generally) and pharmacologic screens to identify disease-modifying therapies.
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- Matthew Torre
- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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Wang Q, Li J, Chu X, Jiang X, Zhang C, Liu F, Zhang X, Li Y, Shen Q, Pang B. Potential chemoprotective effects of active ingredients in Salvia miltiorrhiza on doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity: a systematic review of in vitro and in vivo studies. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1267525. [PMID: 37915739 PMCID: PMC10616797 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1267525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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Background Recently, attention has been paid to the protective properties of active ingredients in Salvia miltiorrhiza (AISM) against organ toxicity induced by chemotherapy drugs. Purpose of the present systematic review is to evaluate the chemoprotective effects and mechanisms of AISM on in vitro and in vivo models of doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity (DIC). Methods According to the PRISMA guideline, the current systematic review was conducted in the Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library to collect all relevant in vitro and in vivo studies on "the role of AISM on DIC" published up until May 2023. The SYRCLE's tool was used to identify potential risk of bias. Results Twenty-two eligible articles were included in this systematic review. Eleven types of active ingredients in Salvia miltiorrhiza were used for DIC, which have the following effects: improvement of physical signs and biochemical indicators, reduction of cardiac function damage caused by DIC, protection of heart tissue structure, enhancement of myocardial cell viability, prevention of cardiomyocyte apoptosis, increase of the chemosensitivity of cancer cells to Doxorubicin, etc. The cardioprotective mechanism of AISM involves inhibiting apoptosis, attenuating oxidative stress, suppressing endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, decreasing inflammation, improving mitochondrial structure and function, affecting cellular autophagy and calcium homeostasis. The quality scores of included studies ranged from 4 to 7 points (a total of 10 points), according to SYRCLE's risk of bias tool. Conclusion This systematic review demonstrated that AISM have chemoprotective effects on DIC in vivo and in vitro models through several main mechanisms such as anti-apoptosis, antioxidant effects, anti-ER stress, and anti-inflammatory.
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- Qingqing Wang
- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Beijing Association of the Integrating of Traditional and Westem Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Eye Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Graduate School of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Schulz JA, Hartz AMS, Bauer B. ABCB1 and ABCG2 Regulation at the Blood-Brain Barrier: Potential New Targets to Improve Brain Drug Delivery. Pharmacol Rev 2023; 75:815-853. [PMID: 36973040 PMCID: PMC10441638 DOI: 10.1124/pharmrev.120.000025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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The drug efflux transporters ABCB1 and ABCG2 at the blood-brain barrier limit the delivery of drugs into the brain. Strategies to overcome ABCB1/ABCG2 have been largely unsuccessful, which poses a tremendous clinical problem to successfully treat central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Understanding basic transporter biology, including intracellular regulation mechanisms that control these transporters, is critical to solving this clinical problem.In this comprehensive review, we summarize current knowledge on signaling pathways that regulate ABCB1/ABCG2 at the blood-brain barrier. In Section I, we give a historical overview on blood-brain barrier research and introduce the role that ABCB1 and ABCG2 play in this context. In Section II, we summarize the most important strategies that have been tested to overcome the ABCB1/ABCG2 efflux system at the blood-brain barrier. In Section III, the main component of this review, we provide detailed information on the signaling pathways that have been identified to control ABCB1/ABCG2 at the blood-brain barrier and their potential clinical relevance. This is followed by Section IV, where we explain the clinical implications of ABCB1/ABCG2 regulation in the context of CNS disease. Lastly, in Section V, we conclude by highlighting examples of how transporter regulation could be targeted for therapeutic purposes in the clinic. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: The ABCB1/ABCG2 drug efflux system at the blood-brain barrier poses a significant problem to successful drug delivery to the brain. The article reviews signaling pathways that regulate blood-brain barrier ABCB1/ABCG2 and could potentially be targeted for therapeutic purposes.
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- Julia A Schulz
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy (J.A.S., B.B.), Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences, College of Medicine (A.M.S.H.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy (J.A.S., B.B.), Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences, College of Medicine (A.M.S.H.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy (J.A.S., B.B.), Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences, College of Medicine (A.M.S.H.), University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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Jaiswara PK, Shukla SK. Chemotherapy-Mediated Neuronal Aberration. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1165. [PMID: 37631080 PMCID: PMC10459787 DOI: 10.3390/ph16081165] [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: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Chemotherapy is a life-sustaining therapeutic option for cancer patients. Despite the advancement of several modern therapies, such as immunotherapy, gene therapy, etc., chemotherapy remains the first-line therapy for most cancer patients. Along with its anti-cancerous effect, chemotherapy exhibits several detrimental consequences that restrict its efficacy and long-term utilization. Moreover, it effectively hampers the quality of life of cancer patients. Cancer patients receiving chemotherapeutic drugs suffer from neurological dysfunction, referred to as chemobrain, that includes cognitive and memory dysfunction and deficits in learning, reasoning, and concentration ability. Chemotherapy exhibits neurotoxicity by damaging the DNA in neurons by interfering with the DNA repair system and antioxidant machinery. In addition, chemotherapy also provokes inflammation by inducing the release of various pro-inflammatory cytokines, including NF-kB, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. The chemotherapy-mediated inflammation contributes to chemobrain in cancer patients. These inflammatory cytokines modulate several growth signaling pathways and reactive oxygen species homeostasis leading to systemic inflammation in the body. This review is an effort to summarize the available information which discusses the role of chemotherapy-induced inflammation in chemobrain and how it impacts different aspects of therapeutic outcome and the overall quality of life of the patient. Further, this article also discusses the potential of herbal-based remedies to overcome chemotherapy-mediated neuronal toxicity as well as to improve the quality of life of cancer patients.
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- Department of Oncology Science, University of Oklahoma Health Science Centre, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA;
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Ibrahim KM, Darwish SF, Mantawy EM, El-Demerdash E. Molecular mechanisms underlying cyclophosphamide-induced cognitive impairment and strategies for neuroprotection in preclinical models. Mol Cell Biochem 2023:10.1007/s11010-023-04805-0. [PMID: 37522975 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04805-0] [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: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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Cyclophosphamide has drastically enhanced the expectancy and quality of life of cancer patients. However, it is accompanied by diverse neurological complications which are considered a dose-limiting adverse effect. Neurotoxicity caused by cyclophosphamide can manifest in numerous manners including anxiety, depression, motor dysfunction and cognitive deficits. This review article offers an overview on cyclophosphamide-induced neurotoxicity, providing a unified point of view on the possible underlying molecular mechanisms including oxidative brain damage, neuroinflammation, apoptotic neuronal cell death as well as disruption of the balance of brain neurotransmitters and neurotrophic factors. Besides, this review sheds light on the promising protective agents that have been investigated using preclinical animal models as well as their biological targets and protection mechanisms. Despite promising results in experimental models, none of these agents has been studied in clinical trials. Thus, there is lack of evidence to advocate the use of any neuroprotective agent in the clinical setting. Furthermore, none of the protective agents has been evaluated for its effect on the anticancer activity of cyclophosphamide in tumor-bearing animals. Therefore, there is a great necessity for adequate well-designed clinical studies for evaluation of the therapeutic values of these candidates. Conclusively, this review summarizes the molecular mechanisms accounting for cyclophosphamide-induced neurotoxicity together with the potential protective strategies seeking for downgrading this neurological complication, thus enhancing the quality of life and well-being of cancer patients treated with cyclophosphamide.
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- Kamilia M Ibrahim
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Badr City, Cairo, 11829, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
- Preclinical and Translational Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Abasia, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
- Preclinical and Translational Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Abasia, Cairo, Egypt.
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Kulkarni R, Mehta R, Goswami SK, Hammock BD, Morisseau C, Hwang SH, Mallappa O, Azeemuddin MM, Rafiq M, S N M. Neuroprotective effect of herbal extracts inhibiting soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) and cyclooxygenase (COX) against chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment in mice. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 667:64-72. [PMID: 37209564 PMCID: PMC10849156 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI) is a novel clinical condition characterized by memory, learning, and motor function deficits. Oxidative stress and inflammation are potential factors contributing to chemotherapy's adverse effects on the brain. Inhibition of soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) has been proven effective in neuroinflammation and reversal of memory impairment. The research aims to evaluate the memory protective effect of sEH inhibitor and dual inhibitor of sEH and COX and compare its impact with herbal extracts with known nootropic activity in an animal model of CICI. In vitro sEH, the inhibitory activity of hydroalcoholic extracts of Sizygium aromaticum, Nigella sativa, and Mesua ferrea was tested on murine and human sEH enzyme as per the protocol, and IC50 was determined. Cyclophosphamide (50 mg/kg), methotrexate (5 mg/kg), and fluorouracil (5 mg/kg) combination (CMF) were administered intraperitoneally to induce CICI. The known herbal sEH inhibitor, Lepidium meyenii and the dual inhibitor of COX and sEH (PTUPB) were tested for their protective effect in the CICI model. The herbal formulation with known nootropic activity viz Bacopa monnieri and commercial formulation (Mentat) were also used to compare the efficacy in the CICI model. Behavioral parameter such as cognitive function was assessed by Morris Water Maze besides investigating oxidative stress (GSH and LPO) and inflammatory (TNFα, IL-6, BDNF and COX-2) markers in the brain. CMF-induced CICI, which was associated with increased oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain. However, treatment with PTUPB or herbal extracts inhibiting sEH preserved spatial memory via ameliorating oxidative stress and inflammation. S. aromaticum and N. sativa inhibited COX2, but M. Ferrea did not affect COX2 activity. Lepidium meyenii was the least effective, and mentat showed superior activity over Bacopa monnieri in preserving memory. Compared to untreated animals, the mice treated with PTUPB or hydroalcoholic extracts showed a discernible improvement in cognitive function in CICI.
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- Rachana Kulkarni
- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Entomology and Nematology, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Discovery Sciences Group, R&D Centre, Himalaya Wellness Company, Makali, Bengaluru, 562162, India
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- Discovery Sciences Group, R&D Centre, Himalaya Wellness Company, Makali, Bengaluru, 562162, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, 570015, India.
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Yao Z, Dong H, Zhu J, Du L, Luo Y, Liu Q, Liu S, Lin Y, Wang L, Wang S, Wei W, Zhang K, Huang Q, Yu X, Zhao W, Xu H, Qiu X, Pan Y, Huang X, Jim Yeung SC, Zhang D, Zhang H. Age-related decline in hippocampal tyrosine phosphatase PTPRO is a mechanistic factor in chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment. JCI Insight 2023; 8:e166306. [PMID: 37485875 PMCID: PMC10443805 DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.166306] [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: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) or "chemo brain" is a devastating neurotoxic sequela of cancer-related treatments, especially for the elderly individuals. Here we show that PTPRO, a tyrosine phosphatase, is highly enriched in the hippocampus, and its level is tightly associated with neurocognitive function but declined significantly during aging. To understand the protective role of PTPRO in CRCI, a mouse model was generated by treating Ptpro-/- female mice with doxorubicin (DOX) because Ptpro-/- female mice are more vulnerable to DOX, showing cognitive impairments and neurodegeneration. By analyzing PTPRO substrates that are neurocognition-associated tyrosine kinases, we found that SRC and EPHA4 are highly phosphorylated/activated in the hippocampi of Ptpro-/- female mice, with increased sensitivity to DOX-induced CRCI. On the other hand, restoration of PTPRO in the hippocampal CA3 region significantly ameliorate CRCI in Ptpro-/- female mice. In addition, we found that the plant alkaloid berberine (BBR) is capable of ameliorating CRCI in aged female mice by upregulating hippocampal PTPRO. Mechanistically, BBR upregulates PTPRO by downregulating miR-25-3p, which directly targeted PTPRO. These findings collectively demonstrate the protective role of hippocampal PTPRO against CRCI.
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- Zhimeng Yao
- Department of Urology Surgery, and
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Institute of Precision Cancer Medicine and Pathology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Precision Cancer Medicine and Pathology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Institute of Precision Cancer Medicine and Pathology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Precision Cancer Medicine and Pathology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Precision Cancer Medicine and Pathology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First People‘s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Precision Cancer Medicine and Pathology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Graduate School, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
- Department of Hematology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Institute of Precision Cancer Medicine and Pathology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Precision Cancer Medicine and Pathology, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People’s Republic of China, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Key Laboratory of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People’s Republic of China, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- National Key Disciplines, Department of Forensic and Pathology, and
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- Center for Neuroscience, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
- Cell Biology Department, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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- Shantou University Mental Health Center
- The Affiliated Kangning Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Urology, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Minister of Education Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Gene Editing Center, School of Life Sciences and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Department of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Institute of Precision Cancer Medicine and Pathology, School of Medicine, and Minister of Education Key Laboratory of Tumor Molecular Biology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Cores Á, Carmona-Zafra N, Clerigué J, Villacampa M, Menéndez JC. Quinones as Neuroprotective Agents. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:1464. [PMID: 37508002 PMCID: PMC10376830 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12071464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Quinones can in principle be viewed as a double-edged sword in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, since they are often cytoprotective but can also be cytotoxic due to covalent and redox modification of biomolecules. Nevertheless, low doses of moderately electrophilic quinones are generally cytoprotective, mainly due to their ability to activate the Keap1/Nrf2 pathway and thus induce the expression of detoxifying enzymes. Some natural quinones have relevant roles in important physiological processes. One of them is coenzyme Q10, which takes part in the oxidative phosphorylation processes involved in cell energy production, as a proton and electron carrier in the mitochondrial respiratory chain, and shows neuroprotective effects relevant to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Additional neuroprotective quinones that can be regarded as coenzyme Q10 analogues are idobenone, mitoquinone and plastoquinone. Other endogenous quinones with neuroprotective activities include tocopherol-derived quinones, most notably vatiquinone, and vitamin K. A final group of non-endogenous quinones with neuroprotective activity is discussed, comprising embelin, APX-3330, cannabinoid-derived quinones, asterriquinones and other indolylquinones, pyrroloquinolinequinone and its analogues, geldanamycin and its analogues, rifampicin quinone, memoquin and a number of hybrid structures combining quinones with amino acids, cholinesterase inhibitors and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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- Ángel Cores
- Unidad de Química Orgánica y Farmacéutica, Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense, Plaza de Ramón y Cajal sn, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Química Orgánica y Farmacéutica, Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense, Plaza de Ramón y Cajal sn, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Química Orgánica y Farmacéutica, Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense, Plaza de Ramón y Cajal sn, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Química Orgánica y Farmacéutica, Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense, Plaza de Ramón y Cajal sn, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Unidad de Química Orgánica y Farmacéutica, Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense, Plaza de Ramón y Cajal sn, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Oppegaard KR, Mayo SJ, Armstrong TS, Kober KM, Anguera J, Wright F, Levine JD, Conley YP, Paul S, Cooper B, Miaskowski C. An Evaluation of the Multifactorial Model of Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment. Nurs Res 2023; 72:272-280. [PMID: 37104681 PMCID: PMC10330009 DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Up to 45% of patients report cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI). A variety of characteristics are associated with the occurrence and/or severity of CRCI. However, an important gap in knowledge of risk factors for CRCI is the relative contribution of each factor. The multifactorial model of cancer-related cognitive impairment (MMCRCI) is a conceptual model of CRCI that can be used to evaluate the strength of relationships between various factors and CRCI. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to use structural regression methods to evaluate the MMCRCI using data from a large sample of outpatients receiving chemotherapy ( n = 1,343). Specifically, the relationships between self-reported CRCI and four MMCRCI concepts (i.e., social determinants of health, patient-specific factors, treatment factors, and co-occurring symptoms) were examined. The goals were to determine how well the four concepts predicted CRCI and determine the relative contribution of each concept to deficits in perceived cognitive function. METHODS This study is part of a larger, longitudinal study that evaluated the symptom experience of oncology outpatients receiving chemotherapy. Adult patients were diagnosed with breast, gastrointestinal, gynecological, or lung cancer; had received chemotherapy within the preceding 4 weeks; were scheduled to receive at least two additional cycles of chemotherapy; were able to read, write, and understand English; and gave written informed consent. Self-reported CRCI was assessed using the attentional function index. Available study data were used to define the latent variables. RESULTS On average, patients were 57 years of age, college educated, and with a mean Karnofsky Performance Status score of 80. Of the four concepts evaluated, whereas co-occurring symptoms explained the largest amount of variance in CRCI, treatment factors explained the smallest amount of variance. A simultaneous structural regression model that estimated the joint effect of the four exogenous latent variables on the CRCI latent variable was not significant. DISCUSSION These findings suggest that testing individual components of the MMCRCI may provide useful information on the relationships among various risk factors, as well as refinements of the model. In terms of risk factors for CRCI, co-occurring symptoms may be more significant than treatment factors, patient-specific factors, and/or social determinants of health in patients receiving chemotherapy.
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg School of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco
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- Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, NY
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- School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco
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- School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco
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- School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco
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- School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco
- School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco
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Cheung YT, To KKW, Hua R, Lee CP, Chan ASY, Li CK. Association of markers of inflammation on attention and neurobehavioral outcomes in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1117096. [PMID: 37416531 PMCID: PMC10320851 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1117096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Background Survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at-risk of developing cognitive impairment and neurobehavioral symptoms. Inflammation induced by a compromised health status during cancer survivorship is proposed as a pathophysiological mechanism underlying cognitive impairment in cancer survivors. Objectives To evaluate the associations of biomarkers of inflammation with attention and neurobehavioral outcomes in survivors of childhood ALL, and to identify clinical factors associated with biomarkers of inflammation in this cohort. Methods We recruited patients who were diagnosed with ALL at ≤ 18 years old and were currently ≥5 years post-cancer diagnosis. The study outcomes were attention (Conners Continuous Performance Test) and self-reported behavioral symptoms (Adult Self-Report [ASR] checklist). Using a commercial screening kit, survivors' plasma (5ml) was assayed for 17 cytokines/chemokine cell-signaling molecules that are associated with neurodegenerative diseases. The final panel of the targeted markers included interleukin (IL)-8, IL-13, interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), macrophage inflammatory protein-1β, and tumor necrosis factor-α. Biomarker levels were rank-ordered into tertiles based on the sample distribution. Multivariable general linear modeling was used to test for associations between biomarkers and study outcomes in the overall cohort and stratified by gender. Results This study included 102 survivors (55.9% males, mean[SD] age 26.2[5.9] years; 19.3[7.1] years post-diagnosis). Survivors within top tertiles of IFN-γ (Estimate =6.74, SE=2.26; P=0.0037) and IL-13 (Estimate =5.10, SE=2.27; P=0.027) demonstrated more inattentiveness. Adjusting for age, gender and treatment, more self-reported thought (Estimate=3.53, SE=1.78; P=0.050) and internalizing problems (Estimate =6.52, SE=2.91; P=0.027) correlated with higher IL-8. Higher levels of IL-13 (RR = 4.58, 95% CI: 1.01-11.10) and TNF-α (RR = 1.44, 95% CI: 1.03-4.07) were observed in survivors had developed chronic health conditions (n=26, 25.5%). The stratified analysis showed that association of IFN-γ with attention was stronger in male survivors than in female survivors. Conclusion Inflammation due to cancer-related late effects may potentially be mechanistic mediators of neurobehavioral problems in pediatric ALL survivors. Markers of inflammation can potentially be applied to assess or monitor the effectiveness of interventions, particularly behavioral interventions, in improving cognitive outcomes in survivors. Future work includes understanding the underlying gender-specific pathophysiology behind functional outcomes in the population.
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- Yin Ting Cheung
- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Neuropsychology Laboratory, Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Hong Kong Hub of Paediatric Excellence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Torre M, Bukhari H, Nithianandam V, Zanella CA, Mata DA, Feany MB. A Drosophila model of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.06.01.543297. [PMID: 37333281 PMCID: PMC10274738 DOI: 10.1101/2023.06.01.543297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is a common adverse effect of treatment and is characterized by deficits involving multiple cognitive domains including memory. Despite the significant morbidity of CRCI and the expected increase in cancer survivors over the coming decades, the pathophysiology of CRCI remains incompletely understood, highlighting the need for new model systems to study CRCI. Given the powerful array of genetic approaches and facile high throughput screening ability in Drosophila, our goal was to validate a Drosophila model of CRCI. We administered the chemotherapeutic agents cisplatin, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin to adult Drosophila. Neurocognitive deficits were observed with all tested chemotherapies, especially cisplatin. We then performed histologic and immunohistochemical analysis of cisplatin-treated Drosophila tissue, demonstrating neuropathologic evidence of increased neurodegeneration, DNA damage, and oxidative stress. Thus, our Drosophila model of CRCI recapitulates clinical, radiologic, and histologic alterations reported in chemotherapy patients. Our new Drosophila model can be used for mechanistic dissection of pathways contributing to CRCI and pharmacologic screens to identify novel therapies to ameliorate CRCI.
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- Matthew Torre
- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Lentoor AG, Motsamai TB, Nxiweni T, Mdletshe B, Mdingi S. Protocol for a systematic review of the effects of gardening physical activity on neuroplasticity and cognitive function. AIMS Neurosci 2023; 10:118-129. [PMID: 37426777 PMCID: PMC10323255 DOI: 10.3934/neuroscience.2023009] [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: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Background The beneficial effects of gardening as a form of physical activity have garnered growing interest in recent years. Existing research suggests that physical activity enhances brain function through modifying synaptic plasticity, growth factor synthesis, and neurogenesis. Gardening physical activity is a promising, cost-effective, non-invasive intervention that can easily be augmented in the rehabilitation of neurodegenerative conditions. However, there is still insufficient literature. This protocol describes a systematic review to be conducted of scientific literature on the benefits of gardening as a physical activity that can promote neuroplasticity and improve cognitive function. This information can be useful as an intervention for persons who experience cognitive impairment brought on by cancer and chemotherapy in developing countries such as South Africa where there is real need to access cognitive rehabilitation. Methods and analysis The systematic review strategy will be conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. An electronic literature database search of MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Web of Science will be carried out using medical search terms (MeSH), with English as the only permitted language, during the time period of January 2010 to December 2022. We will search for and review studies on how gardening as a physical activity impacts neuroplasticity and cognition. Two reviewers will read the titles, and abstracts and full text of the studies identified during the search to exclude records that do not meet the inclusion criteria. Data will then be extracted from the remaining studies. Any differences in opinion arising between the reviewers during the procedure will be resolved through discussion with a third reviewer. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Tool checklist will be utilized independently by two reviewers to evaluate the possibility of bias. The included articles will be subjected to narrative synthesis, with the results being presented in a thematic manner. Ethics and dissemination There are no need for ethical approval because no patient data will be gathered. The results will be disseminated through an open-access peer-reviewed indexed journal, presented scientific meetings.PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023394493.
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Murillo LC, Sutachan JJ, Albarracín SL. An update on neurobiological mechanisms involved in the development of chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI). Toxicol Rep 2023; 10:544-553. [PMID: 37396847 PMCID: PMC10313882 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2023.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide despite efforts in early diagnosis of the disease and advances in treatment. The use of drugs that exert toxic effects on tumor cells or chemotherapy is one of the most widely used treatments against cancer. However, its low toxic selectivity affects both healthy cells and cancer cells. It has been reported that chemotherapeutic drugs may generate neurotoxicity that induces deleterious effects of chemotherapy in the central nervous system. In this sense, patients report decreased cognitive abilities, such as memory, learning, and some executive functions after chemotherapy. This chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI) develops during treatment and persists even after chemotherapy. Here we present a review of the literature on the main neurobiological mechanisms involved in CICI using a Boolean formula following the steps of the PRISMA guidelines that were used to perform statements searches in various databases. The main mechanisms described in the literature to explain CRCI include direct and indirect mechanisms that induce neurotoxicity by chemotherapeutic agents. Therefore, this review provides a general understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms of CICI and the possible therapeutic targets to prevent it..
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- Correspondence to: Carrera 7 No. 43–82, Edificio Jesús Emilio Ramírez, Lab 304A, Bogotá C.P.110211, Colombia.
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Fleming B, Edison P, Kenny L. Cognitive impairment after cancer treatment: mechanisms, clinical characterization, and management. BMJ 2023; 380:e071726. [PMID: 36921926 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2022-071726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Cognitive impairment is a debilitating side effect experienced by patients with cancer treated with systemically administered anticancer therapies. With around 19.3 million new cases of cancer worldwide in 2020 and the five year survival rate growing from 50% in 1970 to 67% in 2013, an urgent need exists to understand enduring side effects with severe implications for quality of life. Whereas cognitive impairment associated with chemotherapy is recognized in patients with breast cancer, researchers have started to identify cognitive impairment associated with other treatments such as immune, endocrine, and targeted therapies only recently. The underlying mechanisms are diverse and therapy specific, so further evaluation is needed to develop effective therapeutic interventions. Drug and non-drug management strategies are emerging that target mechanistic pathways or the cognitive deficits themselves, but they need to be rigorously evaluated. Clinically, consistent use of objective diagnostic tools is necessary for accurate diagnosis and clinical characterization of cognitive impairment in patients treated with anticancer therapies. This should be supplemented with clinical guidelines that could be implemented in daily practice. This review summarizes the recent advances in the mechanisms, clinical characterization, and novel management strategies of cognitive impairment associated with treatment of non-central nervous system cancers.
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- Ben Fleming
- Department of Brain Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Brain Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
- College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Haller OJ, Semendric I, George RP, Collins-Praino LE, Whittaker AL. The effectiveness of anti-inflammatory agents in reducing chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment in preclinical models - A systematic review. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2023; 148:105120. [PMID: 36906244 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2023.105120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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Chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI) is a debilitating condition resulting from chemotherapy administration for cancer treatment. CICI is characterised by various cognitive impairments, including issues with learning, memory, and concentration, impacting quality of life. Several neural mechanisms are proposed to drive CICI, including inflammation, therefore, anti-inflammatory agents could ameliorate such impairments. Research is still in the preclinical stage; however, the efficacy of anti-inflammatories to reduce CICI in animal models is unknown. Therefore, a systematic review was conducted, with searches performed in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, PsycInfo and Cochrane Library. A total of 64 studies were included, and of the 50 agents identified, 41 (82%) reduced CICI. Interestingly, while non-traditional anti-inflammatory agents and natural compounds reduced impairment, the traditional agents were unsuccessful. Such results must be taken with caution due to the heterogeneity observed in terms of methods employed. Nevertheless, preliminary evidence suggests anti-inflammatory agents could be beneficial for treating CICI, although it may be critical to think beyond the use of traditional anti-inflammatories when considering which specific compounds to prioritise in development.
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- Olivia J Haller
- School of Biomedicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia.
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- School of Biomedicine, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005, Australia
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Roseworthy Campus, Roseworthy, South Australia 5371, Australia
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Roseworthy Campus, Roseworthy, South Australia 5371, Australia.
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Mohammed AS, Al-Hassani AN, Alrawi RA, Tawfeeq RD. The protective effect of taurine, piracetam and vinpocetine on etoposide-induced inflammation and brain injury in the serum of female albino rats. Ecancermedicalscience 2023; 17:1499. [PMID: 36816786 PMCID: PMC9937074 DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2023.1499] [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: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Etoposide (ETP) is one of the leading antitumour agents in cancer chemotherapy. Many studies have reported on ETP-induced peripheral neuropathy; however, few reports have focused on its brain toxicity. The current research investigates the protective potential of taurine, piracetam and vinpocetine on serum biomarkers associated with inflammation and brain injury induced by ETP in a rodent model. A total of 30 female albino rats were equally divided into five groups; the 1st and 2nd groups were the control and ETP-treated groups, respectively, while the 3rd, 4th and 5th groups were ETP-treated rats cotreated with taurine, piracetam and vinpocetine, respectively. Administration of ETP reduced body weight significantly, enhanced production of serum proinflammatory cytokines including tumour necrosis factor-alpha, interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) and IL-6 and decreased glutathione serum levels. Moreover, ETP treatment resulted in upregulation of glial fibrillary acidic protein expression and histopathological alterations in the rats' brain compared to the control group. Co-treatment with taurine, piracetam and vinpocetine counteracted ETP-induced brain injury and altered serum biomarkers levels. We concluded that co-treatment with vinpocetine could serve as a complementary therapeutic agent in reducing brain injury and toxicity induced by ETP.
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- Arwa Salam Mohammed
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University, Erbil 44001, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University, Erbil 44001, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University, Erbil 44001, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University, Erbil 44001, Iraq
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Demos-Davies K, Lawrence J, Rogich A, Lind E, Seelig D. Cancer treatment induces neuroinflammation and behavioral deficits in mice. Front Behav Neurosci 2023; 16:1067298. [PMID: 36699654 PMCID: PMC9868853 DOI: 10.3389/fnbeh.2022.1067298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Introduction: Cancer survivors are increasingly diagnosed with a syndrome of neurocognitive dysfunction termed cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI). Chemotherapy and radiation therapy have been implicated in CRCI; however, its underlying pathogenesis remains unclear, hindering effective prevention or treatment. Methods: We used the hairless strain SKH1 (11-12-week-old) and treated the mice with radiation to the right hindlimb, doxorubicin (a chemotherapy agent), concurrent radiation, and doxorubicin, or no treatment (control). Neurocognition was evaluated via standardized behavioral testing following treatment. Mice were subsequently humanely euthanized, and plasma and brains were collected to identify inflammatory changes. Results: Mice treated with radiation, doxorubicin, or both radiation and doxorubicin demonstrated equivalent hippocampal dependent memory deficits and significant increases in activated microglia and astrocytes compared to control mice. Doxorubicin-treated mice had significantly increased plasma IL-6 and failed to gain weight compared to control mice over the study period. Discussion: This study demonstrates that non-brain directed radiation induces both gliosis and neurocognitive deficits. Moreover, this work presents the first characterization of SKH1 mice as a relevant and facile animal model of CRCI. This study provides a platform from which to build further studies to identify potential key targets that contribute to CRCI such that strategies can be developed to mitigate unintended neuropathologic consequences associated with anticancer treatment.
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- Kimberly Demos-Davies
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Saint Paul, MN, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Saint Paul, MN, United States
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Saint Paul, MN, United States
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- Department of Neuroscience, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Saint Paul, MN, United States
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Jetan M, Daifallah A, Rabayaa MK, Qadri R, Nassorah M, Nouri A, Al-Othaman N. The Impact of Spiritual Well-Being on the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study. Integr Cancer Ther 2023; 22:15347354231210841. [PMID: 37961876 PMCID: PMC10647945 DOI: 10.1177/15347354231210841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Quality of life is a multidimensional concept that involves physical, social, emotional, and functional well-being. Spirituality represents a potentially influential factor in the quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life and spirituality among cancer patients. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out on 354 cancer patients in Palestine. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaire was made up of 4 sections: sociodemographic factors, clinical data, FACT-G, and FACIT-sp. RESULTS A total of 354 cancer patients with a mean age of 46.4 ± 15.3 years were enrolled in the study. The spiritual well-being of patients reported in this study was measured by using the median FACIT-Sp total score, and it was 35 (IQR: 29-42). The quality of life of patients was measured using the median of the FACT-G total score, and it was 63 (IQR: 52-85). The FACT-G score was significantly variable based on several factors including age, marital status, cancer type, presence of metastasis, presence of treatment side effects, and the period since diagnosis (P-value < .05). The FACIT-Sp total score had a significantly strong positive relationship with FACT-G total score (r = .705, P < .001). Moreover, moderate to strong significant correlations were found between spirituality and quality of life subscales. CONCLUSIONS Quality of life among cancer patients is affected by their basic and clinical characteristics and is highly correlated with their spirituality level. Thus, addressing palliative support through spiritual care besides primary clinical treatment is of great importance to improve the quality of life among cancer patients.
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- Mohamad Jetan
- An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Palestine
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- An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Palestine
- An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Palestine
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- An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Palestine
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- An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Palestine
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- An-Najah National University, Nablus, West Bank and Gaza Strip, Palestine
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Guran E, Hu J, Wefel JS, Chung C, Cata JP. Perioperative considerations in patients with chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment: a narrative review. Br J Anaesth 2022; 129:909-922. [PMID: 36270848 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2022.08.037] [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: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Patients with cancer may suffer from a decline in their cognitive function after various cancer therapies, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, and in some cases, this decline in cognitive function persists even years after completion of treatment. Chemobrain or chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment, a well-established clinical syndrome, has become an increasing concern as the number of successfully treated cancer patients has increased significantly. Chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment can originate from direct neurotoxicity, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress, resulting in alterations in grey matter volume, white matter integrity, and brain connectivity. Surgery has been associated with exacerbating the inflammatory response associated with chemotherapy and predisposes patients to develop postoperative cognitive dysfunction. As the proportion of patients living longer after these therapies increases, the magnitude of impact and growing concern of post-treatment cognitive dysfunction in these patients has also come to the fore. We review the clinical presentation, potential mechanisms, predisposing factors, diagnostic methods, neuropsychological testing, and imaging findings of chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment and its intersection with postoperative cognitive dysfunction.
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- Ekin Guran
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey; Anaesthesiology and Surgical Oncology Research Group, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Cancer Biology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Neuro-Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Neuro-Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA; Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Anaesthesiology and Surgical Oncology Research Group, Houston, TX, USA; Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Zhu H, Li F, Chang Y, Sun Y, Wang N, Wang R. Evaluation of the Effects of R-CHOP Chemotherapy on Brain Glucose Metabolism in Patients with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma: A Baseline, Interim, and End-of-Treatment PET/CT Study. Tomography 2022; 8:2565-2573. [PMID: 36287813 PMCID: PMC9607544 DOI: 10.3390/tomography8050214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To investigate the effect of rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP) chemotherapy on brain glucose metabolism in patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL). METHODS Seventy-two patients with newly diagnosed DLBCL underwent FDG PET/CT brain and whole-body scans at baseline (PET0), in the interim of chemotherapy (PET2), and at the end (PET6) of chemotherapy. All three brain scans of each patient were analyzed using statistical parametric mapping software. RESULTS Compared with the PET0 scan, the PET2 and PET6 scans revealed a significantly higher glucose metabolism throughout the whole brain, with the PET6 scan revealing a higher metabolism than the PET2 scan. Patients with a complete response (CR) displayed decreased glucose metabolism in the lingual gyrus and increased glucose metabolism in the pons after chemotherapy compared with the findings in patients with partial responses or progressive disease. CONCLUSIONS Brain glucose metabolism was affected by R-CHOP treatment throughout the entire chemotherapy protocol.
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- Haiyan Zhu
- Department of Hematology, The Fifth Medical Center, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Fifth Medical Center, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Fifth Medical Center, Beijing 100039, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-10-669-36793
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Park JY, Lengacher CA, Reich RR, Park HY, Whiting J, Nguyen AT, Rodríguez C, Meng H, Tinsley S, Chauca K, Gordillo-Casero L, Wittenberg T, Joshi A, Lin K, Ismail-Khan R, Kiluk JV, Kip KE. Translational Genomic Research: The Association between Genetic Profiles and Cognitive Functioning or Cardiac Function Among Breast Cancer Survivors Completing Chemotherapy. Biol Res Nurs 2022; 24:433-447. [PMID: 35499926 PMCID: PMC9630728 DOI: 10.1177/10998004221094386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Introduction: Emerging evidence suggests that Chemotherapy (CT) treated breast cancer survivors (BCS) who have "risk variants" in genes may be more susceptible to cognitive impairment (CI) and/or poor cardiac phenotypes. The objective of this preliminary study was to examine whether there is a relationship between genetic variants and objective/subjective cognitive or cardiac phenotypes. Methods and Analysis: BCS were recruited from Moffitt Cancer Center, Morsani College of Medicine, AdventHealth Tampa and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Genomic DNA were collected at baseline for genotyping analysis. A total of 16 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from 14 genes involved in cognitive or cardiac function were evaluated. Three genetic models (additive, dominant, and recessive) were used to test correlation coefficients between genetic variants and objective/subjective measures of cognitive functioning and cardiac outcomes (heart rate, diastolic blood pressure, systolic blood pressure, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation). Results: BCS (207 participants) with a mean age of 56 enrolled in this study. The majority were non-Hispanic white (73.7%), married (63.1%), and received both CT and radiation treatment (77.3%). Three SNPs in genes related to cognitive functioning (rs429358 in APOE, rs1800497 in ANKK1, rs10119 in TOMM40) emerged with the most consistent significant relationship with cognitive outcomes. Among five candidate SNPs related to cardiac functioning, rs8055236 in CDH13 and rs1801133 in MTHER emerged with potential significant relationships with cardiac phenotype. Conclusions: These preliminary results provide initial targets to further examine whether BCS with specific genetic profiles may preferentially benefit from interventions designed to improve cognitive and cardiac functioning following CT.
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- Jong Y. Park
- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and
Biostatistics, USF College of Public Health, University of South
Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- School of Aging Studies, College of
Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South
Floridaa, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- University of South Florida College
of Nursing, Tampa, FL, USA
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- University of South Florida College
of Nursing, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- UPMC Health Services
Division, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Oppegaard KR, Armstrong TS, Anguera JA, Kober KM, Debr LK, Laister RC, Saligan LN, Ayala AP, Kuruvilla J, Alm MW, Byker WH, Miaskowski C, Mayo SJ. Blood-Based Biomarkers of Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment in Non-Central Nervous System Cancer: A Scoping Review. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2022; 180:103822. [PMID: 36152911 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2022.103822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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This scoping review was designed to synthesize the extant literature on associations between subjective and/or objective measures of cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) and blood-based biomarkers in adults with non-central nervous system cancers. The literature search was done for studies published from the start of each database searched (i.e., MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, grey literature) through to October 20, 2021. A total of 95 studies are included in this review. Of note, a wide variety of biomarkers were evaluated. Most studies evaluated patients with breast cancer. A variety of cognitive assessment measures were used. The most consistent significant findings were with various subjective and objective measures of CRCI and levels of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor. Overall, biomarker research is in an exploratory phase. However, this review synthesizes findings and proposes directions for future research.
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- Kate R Oppegaard
- University of California San Francisco, School of Nursing, Department of Physiological Nursing, USA
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, USA
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- University of California San Francisco, Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, USA
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- University of California San Francisco, School of Nursing, Department of Physiological Nursing, USA
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- University of Florida, College of Nursing, USA; University of Florida Health Cancer Center, USA
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- Princess Margaret Health Center, University Health Network, Canada
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- Symptoms Biology Unit, Division of Intramural Research, National Institutes of Health, USA
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- Princess Margaret Health Center, University Health Network, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Canada
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- University of California San Francisco, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, USA
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Canada.
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The effect of doxorubicin or cyclophosphamide treatment on auditory brainstem response in mice. Exp Brain Res 2022; 240:2907-2921. [PMID: 36123538 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-022-06463-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Abstract
Clinical studies suggest that chemotherapy is associated with long-term cognitive impairment in some patients. Several underlying mechanisms have been proposed; however, the etiology of chemotherapy-related cognitive dysfunction remains relatively unknown. There is evidence that oligodendrocytes and white matter tracts within the CNS may be particularly vulnerable to chemotherapy-related damage and dysfunction. Auditory brainstem responses (ABRs) have been used to detect and measure functional integrity of myelin in a variety of animal models of autoimmune disorders and demyelinating diseases. Limited evidence suggests that increases in interpeak latencies, associated with disrupted impulse conduction, can be detected in ABRs following 5-fluorouracil administration in mice. It is unknown if similar functional disruptions can be detected following treatment with other chemotherapeutic compounds and the extent to which alterations in ABR signals represent robust and long-lasting impairments associated with chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment. Thus, C57BL/6 J mice were treated every 3rd day for a total of 3 injections with low or high dose cyclophosphamide, or doxorubicin. ABRs of mice were assessed on days 1, 7, 14, 56 and 6 months following completion of chemotherapy administration. There were timing and amplitude differences in the ABRs of the doxorubicin and the high dose cyclophosphamide groups relative to the control animals. However, despite significant toxic effects as assessed by weight loss, the changes in the ABR were transient.
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Nan F, Gao JM, Li L, Zhang YM, Zhang Y. Interaction of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in altering the shape of subcortical structures in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Front Oncol 2022; 12:952983. [PMID: 36172168 PMCID: PMC9510391 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.952983] [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: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Neuroimaging studies have found significant structural alterations of the cerebral cortex in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) following radiotherapy (RT) or concomitant chemoradiotherapy (CCRT), while their effects on the shape of subcortical structures remain largely unknown. In this study, we investigated the subcortical shape alterations between three groups: 56 untreated NPC patients (pre-RT group), 37 RT-treated NPC patients (post-RT group), and 108 CCRT-treated NPC patients (post-CCRT group). Using FSL-FIRST, we found that, compared with the pre-RT group, the post-CCRT group exhibited significant inward atrophy in the bilateral thalamus, bilateral putamen, left pallidum, and left caudate and outward inflation in the left caudate, while the post-RT group only exhibited inward atrophy in the bilateral thalamus. In addition, greater maximum dosage of RT for temporal lobes was associated with more severe inward atrophy of the bilateral thalamus in treated NPC patients. These results indicated that there may be an interaction between RT and CT that can cause subcortical damage.
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- Feibiao Nan
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for NeuroInformation of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- *Correspondence: You-ming Zhang, ; Yuanchao Zhang,
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou, China
- Key Laboratory for NeuroInformation of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- *Correspondence: You-ming Zhang, ; Yuanchao Zhang,
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Squillace S, Niehoff ML, Doyle TM, Green M, Esposito E, Cuzzocrea S, Arnatt CK, Spiegel S, Farr SA, Salvemini D. Sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 activation in the central nervous system drives cisplatin-induced cognitive impairment. J Clin Invest 2022; 132:157738. [PMID: 36047496 PMCID: PMC9433103 DOI: 10.1172/jci157738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is a major neurotoxicity affecting more than 50% of cancer survivors. The underpinning mechanisms are mostly unknown, and there are no FDA-approved interventions. Sphingolipidomic analysis of mouse prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, key sites of cognitive function, revealed that cisplatin increased levels of the potent signaling molecule sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) and led to cognitive impairment. At the biochemical level, S1P induced mitochondrial dysfunction, activation of NOD-, LRR-, and pyrin domain–containing protein 3 inflammasomes, and increased IL-1β formation. These events were attenuated by systemic administration of the functional S1P receptor 1 (S1PR1) antagonist FTY720, which also attenuated cognitive impairment without adversely affecting locomotor activity. Similar attenuation was observed with ozanimod, another FDA-approved functional S1PR1 antagonist. Mice with astrocyte-specific deletion of S1pr1 lost their ability to respond to FTY720, implicating involvement of astrocytic S1PR1. Remarkably, our pharmacological and genetic approaches, coupled with computational modeling studies, revealed that cisplatin increased S1P production by activating TLR4. Collectively, our results identify the molecular mechanisms engaged by the S1P/S1PR1 axis in CRCI and establish S1PR1 antagonism as an approach to target CRCI with therapeutics that have fast-track clinical application.
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- Silvia Squillace
- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, and.,The Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Center for Neuroscience, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- The Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Center for Neuroscience, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine-Geriatrics, Saint Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, and.,The Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Center for Neuroscience, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- The Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Center for Neuroscience, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.,Department of Chemistry, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- The Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Center for Neuroscience, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.,Department of Chemistry, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, and the Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- The Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Center for Neuroscience, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.,Department of Internal Medicine-Geriatrics, Saint Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, and.,The Henry and Amelia Nasrallah Center for Neuroscience, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Owrangi M, Gholamzadeh MJ, Vasaghi Gharamaleki M, Mousavi SZ, Kamali AM, Dehghani M, Chakrabarti P, Nami M. Comparative analysis of the chemotherapy-related cognitive impairments in patients with breast cancer: a community-based research. Cancer Invest 2022; 40:811-821. [PMID: 35880822 DOI: 10.1080/07357907.2022.2106489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of two common chemotherapy regimens on breast cancer (BC) survivors' cognition. The participants comprised 35 patients with BC who underwent two chemotherapy regimens, AC-T and TAC, and 24 matched healthy volunteers. The participants were assessed regarding cognitive function through Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination and Cambridge Brain Science tests. The results represent the AC-T regimen to be more toxic than the TAC in domains of language, concentration, and visuospatial working memory (P-value =0.036, 0.008, and 0.031, respectively) and should be prescribed with caution in patients with BC suffering from baseline cognitive impairments.
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- Maryam Owrangi
- Students' Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Students' Research Committee, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,DANA Brain Health Institute, Iranian Neuroscience Society-Fars Chapter, Shiraz, Iran
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- Hematology research center, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Namazi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,DANA Brain Health Institute, Iranian Neuroscience Society-Fars Chapter, Shiraz, Iran.,Academy of Health, Senses Cultural Foundation, Sacramento, CA, USA.,Neuroscience Center, Instituto de Investigaciones Científicas y Servicios de Alta Tecnología (INDICASAT AIP), City of Knowledge, Panama City, Republic of Panama.,Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Institute for Cognitive Science Studies (ICSS), Pardis, Tehran, Iran.,Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Schimith LE, Dos Santos MG, Arbo BD, André-Miral C, Muccillo-Baisch AL, Hort MA. Polydatin as a therapeutic alternative for central nervous system disorders: A systematic review of animal studies. Phytother Res 2022; 36:2852-2877. [PMID: 35614539 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.7497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Polydatin, or piceid, is a natural stilbene found in grapes, peanuts, and wines. Polydatin presents pharmacological activities, including neuroprotective properties, exerting preventive and/or therapeutic effects in central nervous system (CNS) disorders. In the present study, we summarize and discuss the neuroprotective effects of polydatin in CNS disorders and related pathological conditions in preclinical animal studies. A systematic review was performed by searching online databases, returning a total of 110 records, where 27 articles were selected and discussed here. The included studies showed neuroprotective effects of polydatin in experimental models of neurological disorders, including cerebrovascular disorders, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injuries, diabetic neuropathy, glioblastoma, and neurotoxicity induced by chemical agents. Most studies were focused on stroke (22.2%) and conducted in male rodents. The intervention protocol with polydatin was mainly acute (66.7%), with postdamage induction treatment being the most commonly used regimen (55.2%). Overall, polydatin ameliorated behavioral dysfunctions and/or promoted neurological function by virtue of its antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. In summary, this review offers important scientific evidence for the neuroprotective effects and distinct pharmacological mechanisms of polydatin that not only enhances the present understanding but is also useful for the development of future preclinical and clinical investigations.
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- Lucia E Schimith
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.,Departamento de Farmacologia, Instituto de Ciências Básicas da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Unité en Sciences Biologiques et Biotechnologies (US2B), Nantes Université, CNRS, Nantes, France
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.,Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Was H, Borkowska A, Bagues A, Tu L, Liu JYH, Lu Z, Rudd JA, Nurgali K, Abalo R. Mechanisms of Chemotherapy-Induced Neurotoxicity. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:750507. [PMID: 35418856 PMCID: PMC8996259 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.750507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Since the first clinical trials conducted after World War II, chemotherapeutic drugs have been extensively used in the clinic as the main cancer treatment either alone or as an adjuvant therapy before and after surgery. Although the use of chemotherapeutic drugs improved the survival of cancer patients, these drugs are notorious for causing many severe side effects that significantly reduce the efficacy of anti-cancer treatment and patients’ quality of life. Many widely used chemotherapy drugs including platinum-based agents, taxanes, vinca alkaloids, proteasome inhibitors, and thalidomide analogs may cause direct and indirect neurotoxicity. In this review we discuss the main effects of chemotherapy on the peripheral and central nervous systems, including neuropathic pain, chemobrain, enteric neuropathy, as well as nausea and emesis. Understanding mechanisms involved in chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity is crucial for the development of drugs that can protect the nervous system, reduce symptoms experienced by millions of patients, and improve the outcome of the treatment and patients’ quality of life.
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- Halina Was
- Laboratory of Molecular Oncology and Innovative Therapies, Military Institute of Medicine, Warsaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Molecular Oncology and Innovative Therapies, Military Institute of Medicine, Warsaw, Poland.,Postgraduate School of Molecular Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Área de Farmacología y Nutrición, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas de la Salud, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC), Alcorcón, Spain.,High Performance Research Group in Experimental Pharmacology (PHARMAKOM-URJC), URJC, Alcorcón, Spain.,Unidad Asociada I+D+i del Instituto de Química Médica (IQM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China.,The Laboratory Animal Services Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Medicine Western Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells Program, Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS), Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Área de Farmacología y Nutrición, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas de la Salud, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC), Alcorcón, Spain.,Unidad Asociada I+D+i del Instituto de Química Médica (IQM), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, Spain.,High Performance Research Group in Physiopathology and Pharmacology of the Digestive System (NeuGut-URJC), URJC, Alcorcón, Spain.,Grupo de Trabajo de Ciencias Básicas en Dolor y Analgesia de la Sociedad Española del Dolor, Madrid, Spain
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Wang D, Wang T, Zhu M, Sun J, Zhou Z, Chen J, Teng L. A Preliminary Study on the Relationship between Serum Heparan Sulfate and Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: The Moderating Role of Oxidative Stress in Patients with Colorectal Cancer. Curr Oncol 2022; 29:2681-2694. [PMID: 35448193 PMCID: PMC9025203 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29040219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) has been frequently reported in colorectal cancer survivors. Heparan sulfate (HS) was gradually considered to be related to cognitive disorders. The effect and potential mechanism of HS on CRCI in colorectal cancer patients were unexplored. In this study, all participants were divided into a cognitive impaired group and a cognitive normal group. The concentrations of oxidative stress factors and HS in serum were detected. Associations among HS, oxidative stress factors and CRCI were evaluated. Participants with cognitive impairment exhibited increased levels of HS, GSH, SOD and MDA, compared to the patients with normal cognitive performance. The independent significant association was found between HS and CRCI after controlling for various covariates. The higher concentrations of HS were related to the decreased cognitive performance among survivors who reported higher levels of GSH (β = 0.080, p = 0.002). Moreover, the nonlinear association between the level of HS and cognitive scores was confirmed using the restricted cubic splines (p < 0.001). These results indicated that the increased concentrations of circulating HS had a nonlinear negative connection with cognitive performance in colorectal cancer survivors, which was moderated by GSH. HS might be a new biomolecule for the identification and management of patients with CRCI.
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- Danhui Wang
- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; (D.W.); (M.Z.); (J.S.); (Z.Z.)
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China;
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; (D.W.); (M.Z.); (J.S.); (Z.Z.)
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; (D.W.); (M.Z.); (J.S.); (Z.Z.)
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; (D.W.); (M.Z.); (J.S.); (Z.Z.)
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China;
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- Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; (D.W.); (M.Z.); (J.S.); (Z.Z.)
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Zhou Q, Ye F, Qiu J, Zhang S, Jiang Q, Xue D, Li J. Dihydroartemisinin Induces ER Stress-Mediated Apoptosis in Human Tongue Squamous Carcinoma by Regulating ROS Production. Anticancer Agents Med Chem 2022; 22:2902-2908. [PMID: 35168525 DOI: 10.2174/1871520622666220215121341] [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: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tongue squamous cell carcinoma is a fatal disease characterized by high invasion and early metastasis. Dihydroartemisinin, an antimalarial drug with multiple biological activities, is reported to be a potential anti-cancer agent. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the antitumor effect of Dihydroartemisinin on tongue squamous cell carcinoma cells, and to identify the underlying mechanisms of Dihydroartemisinin-induced cell apoptosis. METHODS Here, Cell Counting Kit 8 assay and colony formation assay were conducted to study cell proliferation. Annexin V-FITC/propidium iodide staining and western blot analysis were performed to analyze cell apoptosis. DCFH-DA probe was used to measure the generation of cellular reactive oxygen species. Endoplasmic reticulum stress activation was also determined via western blot analysis. RESULTS The results showed that Dihydroartemisinin substantially inhibited cell proliferation and induced cell apoptosis in vivo. Moreover, reactive oxygen species production and endoplasmic reticulum stress activation were both observed after stimulation with Dihydroartemisinin. However, the reactive oxygen species inhibitor N-acetylcysteine significantly alleviated Dihydroartemisinin-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis. CONCLUSION These results imply that Dihydroartemisinin induced cell apoptosis by triggering reactive oxygen species-mediated endoplasmic reticulum stress in CAL27 cells. In addition, Dihydroartemisinin might be an effective drug for tongue squamous cell carcinoma therapy.
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- Qun Zhou
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P.R. China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, P.R. China
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de la Hoz-Camacho R, Rivera-Lazarín AL, Vázquez-Guillen JM, Caballero-Hernández D, Mendoza-Gamboa E, Martínez-Torres AC, Rodríguez-Padilla C. Cyclophosphamide and epirubicin induce high apoptosis in microglia cells while epirubicin provokes DNA damage and microglial activation at sub-lethal concentrations. EXCLI JOURNAL 2022; 21:197-212. [PMID: 35145370 PMCID: PMC8822306 DOI: 10.17179/excli2021-4160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Chemotherapy Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI), also called chemobrain, diminishes cancer patient's life quality. Breast cancer (BC) patients have been described to be importantly affected, however, the mechanism leading to CRCI has not been fully elucidated. Recent research proposes microglia as the main architect of CRCI, thus dysregulations in these cells could trigger CRCI. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effects of two drugs commonly used against breast cancer, cyclophosphamide (CTX) and epirubicin (EPI), on the microglia cell line SIM-A9, using the BC cell line, 4T1, as a control. Our results show that CTX and EPI decrease microglia-cell viability and increase cell death on a concentration-dependent manner, being 5 and 2 times more cytotoxic to microglia cell line than to breast cancer 4T1cells, respectively. Both chemotherapies induce cell cycle arrest and a significant increase in p53, p16 and γ-H2AX in breast cancer and microglia cells. Furthermore, mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) diminishes as cell death increases, and both chemotherapies induce reactive oxygen species (ROS) production on SIM-A9 and 4T1. Moreover, caspase activation increases with treatments and its pharmacological blockade inhibits CTX and EPI induced-cell death. Finally, low concentrations of CTX and EPI induce γ-H2AX, and EPI induces cytokine release, NO production and Iba-1 overexpression. These findings indicate that microglia cells are more sensitive to CTX and EPI than BC cells and undergo DNA damage and cell cycle arrest at very low concentrations, moreover EPI induces microglia activation and a pro-inflammatory profile.
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- Rafael de la Hoz-Camacho
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey 66455, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey 66455, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey 66455, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey 66455, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey 66455, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey 66455, Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Laboratorio de Inmunología y Virología, Monterrey 66455, Mexico.,LONGEVEDEN S.A. de C.V
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Tesi EP, Ben‐Azu B, Mega OO, Mordi J, Knowledge OO, Awele ED, Rotu RA, Emojevwe V, Adebayo OG, Eneni OA. Kolaviron, a flavonoid‐rich extract ameliorates busulfan‐induced chemo‐brain and testicular damage in male rats through inhibition of oxidative stress, inflammatory, and apoptotic pathways. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14071. [DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Edesiri P. Tesi
- Department of Science Laboratory Technology Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi‐Uku Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology Faculty of Basic Medical Science, College of Health Sciences Delta State University Abraka Nigeria
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences Achievers University Owo Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry Faculty of Basic Medical Science, College of Health Sciences Delta State University Abraka Nigeria
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- Department of Science Laboratory Technology Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi‐Uku Nigeria
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- Department of Science Laboratory Technology Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi‐Uku Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology Faculty of Basic Medical Science College of Medicine University of Ibadan Ibadan Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology Faculty of Basic Medical Science University of Medical Sciences Ondo Nigeria
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- Neurophysiology Unit, Department of Physiology PAMO University of Medical Sciences Port‐Harcourt Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Faculty of Pharmacy Niger Delta University Amassoma Nigeria
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Clemastine Rescues Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Impairment by Improving White Matter Integrity. Neuroscience 2022; 484:66-79. [PMID: 35007691 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2022.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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With the improvement of cancer treatment techniques, increasing attention has been given to chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment through white matter injury. Clemastine fumarate has been shown to enhance white matter integrity in cuprizone- or hypoxia-induced demyelination mouse models. However, whether clemastine can be beneficial for reversing chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment remains unexplored. In this study, the mice received oral administration of clemastine after chemotherapy. The open-field test and Morris water maze test were used to evaluate their anxiety, locomotor activity and cognitive function. Luxol Fast Blue staining and transmission electron microscopy were used to detect the morphological damage to the myelin. Demyelination and damage to the mature oligodendrocytes and axons were observed by immunofluorescence and western blotting. Clemastine significantly improved their cognitive function and ameliorated white matter injury in the chemotherapy-treated mice. Clemastine enhanced myelination, promoted oligodendrocyte precursor cell differentiation and increased the neurofilament 200 protein levels in the corpus callosum and hippocampus. We concluded that clemastine rescues cognitive function damage caused by chemotherapy through improving white matter integrity. Remyelination, oligodendrocyte differentiation and the increase of neurofilament protein promoted by clemastine are potential strategies for reversing the cognitive dysfunction caused by chemotherapy.
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Bülbül O, Göksel S, Nak D. Changes in glucose metabolism of the brain after immunochemotherapy in patients with diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma on fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography. JOURNAL OF RADIATION AND CANCER RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/jrcr.jrcr_37_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Rao V, Bhushan R, Kumari P, Cheruku SP, Ravichandiran V, Kumar N. Chemobrain: A review on mechanistic insight, targets and treatments. Adv Cancer Res 2022; 155:29-76. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.acr.2022.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Chiu RH, Lu SR, Liang FW, Lin CL, Ho CH, Hsiao PC. Risk of dementia in colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: A nationwide cohort study. Cancer Epidemiol 2021; 76:102083. [PMID: 34920341 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2021.102083] [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: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Studies have reported conflicting evidence regarding whether chemotherapy leads to dementia. This study aimed to determine whether chemotherapy increases dementia risk in Taiwanese patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS Data from the Taiwan Cancer Registry and National Health Insurance Research Database were used. Patients newly diagnosed as having CRC between 2007 and 2015 without prior history of dementia or neurodegenerative disorders were identified. Based on whether they underwent chemotherapy, patients were divided into chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy groups. Those who later developed dementia were identified using validated diagnostic codes. The Fine and Gray subdistribution hazard model for all-cause dementia with competing risk of death was applied for all patients or each stratified group. RESULTS A total of 76,130 patients with CRC were included, with 45,872 (60.25%) in the chemotherapy group and 30,258 (39.75%) in the non-chemotherapy group. A higher incidence of dementia was observed in the non-chemotherapy group compared with the chemotherapy group (3.75% vs. 2.40%, p < 0.0001), but the risk of dementia did not differ between the groups (adjusted subdistribution hazard ratio [HRSD] = 0.97, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.88-1.06, p = 0.492). In the stratified analysis, chemotherapy was a risk factor for dementia in patients aged > 80 years (adjusted HRSD = 1.20, 95% CI: 1.03-1.40, p = 0.0190), whereas gender, clinical cancer stage, comorbidities, surgery, and radiation therapy had no impact on the risk of dementia. CONCLUSION Chemotherapy increased the risk of dementia in elderly patients with CRC, highlighting the necessity to monitor their cognitive function after chemotherapy.
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- Ru-Huang Chiu
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan. No.901, Zhonghua Rd. Yongkang Dist., Tainan 71004, Taiwan.
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- Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, No.100, Tzyou 1st Rd., Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung 80756, Taiwan.
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, No.100, Shih-Chuan 1st Rd, Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, No.100, Tzyou 1st Rd., Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung 80756 Taiwan.
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology Division, Chi-Mei medical center, Liouying campus, Tainan, Taiwan., No.201, Taikang, Liuying Dist., Tainan 73657, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medical Research, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan, No.901, Zhonghua Rd. Yongkang Dist., Tainan 71004, Taiwan; Cancer Center, Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, No. 111, Section 3, Xing-Long Road, Taipei 11696, Taiwan.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan. No.901, Zhonghua Rd. Yongkang Dist., Tainan 71004, Taiwan.
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Abulizi A, Ran J, Ye Y, An Y, Zhang Y, Huang Z, Lin S, Zhou H, Lin D, Wang L, Lin Z, Li M, Yang B. Ganoderic acid improves 5-fluorouracil-induced cognitive dysfunction in mice. Food Funct 2021; 12:12325-12337. [PMID: 34821902 DOI: 10.1039/d1fo03055h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a chemotherapeutic drug with a good anti-cancer effect on various types of cancers, such as colorectal cancer and breast cancer. However, previous studies have found that 5-FU could induce cognitive deficit in clinics. As ganoderic acid, isolated from Ganoderma lucidum, has a protective effect on neurons, this study investigated the effects of ganoderic acid (GA) against 5-FU-induced cognitive dysfunction with a series of behavioral tests and related indicators. Experimental results showed that GA significantly prevented the reduction of spatial and non-spatial memory in 5-FU-treated mice. In addition, GA not only ameliorated the damage to hippocampal neurons and mitochondrial structure, but also significantly improved abnormal protein expression of mitochondrial biogenesis related marker PGC-1α, and mitochondrial dynamics related markers MFN2, DRP1 and FIS1 in the hippocampi of 5-FU-treated mice. Moreover, GA could up-regulate the expression of neuronal survival and growth-related proteins, such as BDNF, p-ERK, p-CREB, p-Akt, p-GSK3β, Nrf2, p-mTOR, and p-S6, in the hippocampi of 5-FU-treated mice. These results suggest that GA could prevent cognitive dysfunction in mice treated with 5-FU via preventing mitochondrial impairment and enhancing neuronal survival and growth, which provide evidence for GA as a promising adjunctive therapy for chemotherapy related cognitive impairment in clinics.
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- Abudumijiti Abulizi
- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- Department of Anatomy, and Laboratory of Neuroscience and Tissue Engineering, Basic Medical College, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- JUNCAO Technology Research Institute, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- JUNCAO Technology Research Institute, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, 100191, China. .,Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100191, China
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Oppegaard K, Harris CS, Shin J, Paul SM, Cooper BA, Chan A, Anguera JA, Levine J, Conley Y, Hammer M, Miaskowski CA, Chan RJ, Kober KM. Cancer-related cognitive impairment is associated with perturbations in inflammatory pathways. Cytokine 2021; 148:155653. [PMID: 34388477 PMCID: PMC10792770 DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2021.155653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is a significant problem for patients receiving chemotherapy. While a growing amount of pre-clinical and clinical evidence suggests that inflammatory mechanisms underlie CRCI, no clinical studies have evaluated for associations between CRCI and changes in gene expression. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate for differentially expressed genes and perturbed inflammatory pathways across two independent samples of patients with cancer who did and did not report CRCI. The Attentional Function Index (AFI) was the self-report measure used to assess CRCI. AFI scores of <5 and of >7.5 indicate low versus high levels of cognitive function, respectively. Of the 185 patients in Sample 1, 49.2% had an AFI score of <5 and 50.8% had an AFI score of >7.5. Of the 158 patients in Sample 2, 50.6% had an AFI score of <5 and 49.4% had an AFI score of >7.5. Data from 182 patients in Sample 1 were analyzed using RNA-seq. Data from 158 patients in Sample 2 were analyzed using microarray. Twelve KEGG signaling pathways were significantly perturbed between the AFI groups, five of which were signaling pathways related to inflammatory mechanisms (e.g., cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, tumor necrosis factor signaling). This study is the first to describe perturbations in inflammatory pathways associated with CRCI. Findings highlight the role of cytokines both in terms of cytokine-specific pathways, as well as pathways involved in cytokine production and cytokine activation. These findings have the potential to identify new targets for therapeutics and lead to the development of interventions to improve cognition in patients with cancer.
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- Kate Oppegaard
- School of Nursing, University of California, 2 Koret Way - N631Y, San Francisco, CA 94143-0610, USA.
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- School of Nursing, University of California, 2 Koret Way - N631Y, San Francisco, CA 94143-0610, USA.
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- School of Nursing, University of California, 2 Koret Way - N631Y, San Francisco, CA 94143-0610, USA.
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- School of Nursing, University of California, 2 Koret Way - N631Y, San Francisco, CA 94143-0610, USA.
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- School of Nursing, University of California, 2 Koret Way - N631Y, San Francisco, CA 94143-0610, USA.
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California Irvine, 147B Bison Modular, Irvine, CA 92697, USA.
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- School of Medicine, University of California, 675 Nelson Rising Lane, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA.
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- School of Medicine, University of California, 675 Nelson Rising Lane, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA; School of Dentistry, University of California, 513 Parnassus Ave, MSB, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA.
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- School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, 440 Victoria Building, 3500 Victoria Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.
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- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, LW523, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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- School of Nursing, University of California, 2 Koret Way - N631Y, San Francisco, CA 94143-0610, USA; School of Medicine, University of California, 675 Nelson Rising Lane, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA.
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park SA5042, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, University of California, 2 Koret Way - N631Y, San Francisco, CA 94143-0610, USA.
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Dias-Carvalho A, Ferreira M, Ferreira R, Bastos MDL, Sá SI, Capela JP, Carvalho F, Costa VM. Four decades of chemotherapy-induced cognitive dysfunction: comprehensive review of clinical, animal and in vitro studies, and insights of key initiating events. Arch Toxicol 2021; 96:11-78. [PMID: 34725718 DOI: 10.1007/s00204-021-03171-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Cognitive dysfunction has been one of the most reported and studied adverse effects of cancer treatment, but, for many years, it was overlooked by the medical community. Nevertheless, the medical and scientific communities have now recognized that the cognitive deficits caused by chemotherapy have a strong impact on the morbidity of cancer treated patients. In fact, chemotherapy-induced cognitive dysfunction or 'chemobrain' (also named also chemofog) is at present a well-recognized effect of chemotherapy that could affect up to 78% of treated patients. Nonetheless, its underlying neurotoxic mechanism is still not fully elucidated. Therefore, this work aimed to provide a comprehensive review using PubMed as a database to assess the studies published on the field and, therefore, highlight the clinical manifestations of chemobrain and the putative neurotoxicity mechanisms.In the last two decades, a great number of papers was published on the topic, mainly with clinical observations. Chemotherapy-treated patients showed that the cognitive domains most often impaired were verbal memory, psychomotor function, visual memory, visuospatial and verbal learning, memory function and attention. Chemotherapy alters the brain's metabolism, white and grey matter and functional connectivity of brain areas. Several mechanisms have been proposed to cause chemobrain but increase of proinflammatory cytokines with oxidative stress seem more relevant, not excluding the action on neurotransmission and cellular death or impaired hippocampal neurogenesis. The interplay between these mechanisms and susceptible factors makes the clinical management of chemobrain even more difficult. New studies, mainly referring to the underlying mechanisms of chemobrain and protective measures, are important in the future, as it is expected that chemobrain will have more clinical impact in the coming years, since the number of cancer survivors is steadily increasing.
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- Ana Dias-Carvalho
- Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal. .,UCIBIO-Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.,UCIBIO-Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.,LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.,UCIBIO-Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- Unit of Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.,UCIBIO-Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.,Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Porto, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.,UCIBIO-Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- Associate Laboratory i4HB-Institute for Health and Bioeconomy, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal. .,UCIBIO-Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Laboratory of Toxicology, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal.
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Yang Y, Zhao B, Gao X, Sun J, Ye J, Li J, Cao P. Targeting strategies for oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy: clinical syndrome, molecular basis, and drug development. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2021; 40:331. [PMID: 34686205 PMCID: PMC8532307 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-021-02141-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Oxaliplatin (OHP)-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (OIPN) is a severe clinical problem and potentially permanent side effect of cancer treatment. For the management of OIPN, accurate diagnosis and understanding of significant risk factors including genetic vulnerability are essential to improve knowledge regarding the prevalence and incidence of OIPN as well as enhance strategies for the prevention and treatment of OIPN. The molecular mechanisms underlying OIPN are complex, with multi-targets and various cells causing neuropathy. Furthermore, mechanisms of OIPN can reinforce each other, and combination therapies may be required for effective management. However, despite intense investigation in preclinical and clinical studies, no preventive therapies have shown significant clinical efficacy, and the established treatment for painful OIPN is limited. Duloxetine is the only agent currently recommended by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The present article summarizes the most recent advances in the field of studies on OIPN, the overview of the clinical syndrome, molecular basis, therapy development, and outlook of future drug candidates. Importantly, closer links between clinical pain management teams and oncology will advance the effectiveness of OIPN treatment, and the continued close collaboration between preclinical and clinical research will facilitate the development of novel prevention and treatments for OIPN.
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- Yang Yang
- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 100#, Hongshan Road, Nanjing, 210028, Jiangsu, China. .,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China. .,Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Pharmacology and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Materia Medica, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China. .,Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group, Taizhou, 225321, China.
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 100#, Hongshan Road, Nanjing, 210028, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 100#, Hongshan Road, Nanjing, 210028, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Changshu No.1 People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Changshu, 215500, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 100#, Hongshan Road, Nanjing, 210028, Jiangsu, China.,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, P.R. China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 100#, Hongshan Road, Nanjing, 210028, Jiangsu, China. .,Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210023, China. .,Zhenjiang Hospital of Chinese Traditional and Western Medicine, Zhenjiang, 212002, Jiangsu, China.
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Ibrahim SS, Abo Elseoud OG, Mohamedy MH, Amer MM, Mohamed YY, Elmansy SA, Kadry MM, Attia AA, Fanous RA, Kamel MS, Solyman YA, Shehata MS, George MY. Nose-to-brain delivery of chrysin transfersomal and composite vesicles in doxorubicin-induced cognitive impairment in rats: Insights on formulation, oxidative stress and TLR4/NF-kB/NLRP3 pathways. Neuropharmacology 2021; 197:108738. [PMID: 34339751 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2021.108738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Many cancer survivors suffer from chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment known as 'Chemobrain'. Doxorubicin -topoisomerase II inhibitor- is widely used in breast cancer, hematological cancers and other neoplasms. However, it is reported to precipitate cognitive impairment in cancer patients via inducing oxidative stress and inflammatory response. Chrysin -5,7 dihydroxyflavone- has promising antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties, but suffers low bioavailability owing to its poor solubility and extensive metabolism. In the present study, chrysin was successfully formulated as transfersomal lipid vesicles and chitosan composite vesicles (CCV) exhibiting a nanometric size range, high drug entrapment efficiency, and controlled release over a 72h period. Intranasal administration of optimized chrysin formulations at a reduced dose of 0.5 mg/kg improved doxorubicin-induced memory impairment in rats evidenced by behavioral testing, inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity and oxidative stress markers; catalase, reduced glutathione, lipid peroxidation and hydrogen peroxide. This could reduce caspase-3 expression inhibiting apoptosis. Moreover, chrysin formulations were able to inhibit doxorubicin-induced Tol-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and p65 subunit of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-kB) protein expression which in turn, reduced procaspase-1, Cysteinyl Aspartate Protease-1 (caspase-1) and Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) protein expression via inhibiting Nod-like receptor pyrin containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome. Collectively, our findings suggest the enhanced therapeutic potential of chrysin when formulated as transfersomes and CCV against chemotherapy-induced chemobrain via hindering acetylcholinesterase, oxidative stress and TLR4-NF-kB(p65)-NLRP3 pathways.
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- Shaimaa S Ibrahim
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, 11566, Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Design Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Design Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Design Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Design Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Design Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Design Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Design Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Design Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Design Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Design Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Drug Design Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, 11566, Cairo, Egypt.
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Amodeo G, Verduci B, Sartori P, Procacci P, Conte V, Balboni G, Sacerdote P, Franchi S. The Antagonism of the Prokineticin System Counteracts Bortezomib Induced Side Effects: Focus on Mood Alterations. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms221910256. [PMID: 34638592 PMCID: PMC8508359 DOI: 10.3390/ijms221910256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The development of neuropathy and of mood alterations is frequent after chemotherapy. These complications, independent from the antitumoral mechanism, are interconnected due to an overlapping in their processing pathways and a common neuroinflammatory condition. This study aims to verify whether in mice the treatment with the proteasome inhibitor bortezomib (BTZ), at a protocol capable of inducing painful neuropathy, is associated with anxiety, depression and supraspinal neuroinflammation. We also verify if the therapeutic treatment with the antagonist of the prokineticin (PK) system PC1, which is known to contrast pain and neuroinflammation, can prevent mood alterations. Mice were treated with BTZ (0.4 mg/kg three times/week for 4 weeks); mechanical allodynia and locomotor activity were evaluated over time while anxiety (dark light and marble burying test), depression (sucrose preference and swimming test) and supraspinal neuroinflammation were checked at the end of the protocol. BTZ treated neuropathic mice develop anxiety and depression. The presence of mood alterations is related to the presence of neuroinflammation and PK system activation in prefrontal cortex, hippocampus and hypothalamus with high levels of PK2 and PKR2 receptor, IL-6 and TNF-α, TLR4 and an upregulation of glial markers. PC1 treatment, counteracting pain, prevented the development of supraspinal inflammation and depression-like behavior in BTZ mice.
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- Giada Amodeo
- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Vanvitelli 32, 20129 Milan, Italy; (G.A.); (B.V.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Vanvitelli 32, 20129 Milan, Italy; (G.A.); (B.V.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Colombo 71, 20133 Milan, Italy; (P.S.); (P.P.); (V.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Colombo 71, 20133 Milan, Italy; (P.S.); (P.P.); (V.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Colombo 71, 20133 Milan, Italy; (P.S.); (P.P.); (V.C.)
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Cagliari, Via Ospedale 72, 09124 Cagliari, Italy;
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Vanvitelli 32, 20129 Milan, Italy; (G.A.); (B.V.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Vanvitelli 32, 20129 Milan, Italy; (G.A.); (B.V.); (P.S.)
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Oyovwi MO, Ben-Azu B, Edesiri TP, Victor E, Rotu RA, Ozegbe QEB, Nwangwa EK, Atuadu V, Adebayo OG. Kolaviron abates busulfan-induced episodic memory deficit and testicular dysfunction in rats: The implications for neuroendopathobiological changes during chemotherapy. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 142:112022. [PMID: 34411912 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 07/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Busulfan is a popular antileukemia chemotherapeutic alkylating agent widely known to induce variety of serious adverse effects including chemobrain-related cognitive impairments and dysfunction in male reproductive system. Whether kolaviron, a neuro- and repro-active compound obtained from Garcinia kola, with neuroprotective and reproductive-promoting activities, mitigates busulfan-induced cognitive and male reproductive impairments remain unknown. Hence, we investigated the reversal effects of kolaviron on busulfan-induced episodic memory deficit and testicular dysfunction, and its underlying mechanisms in male rats. In the treatment-protocol, rats in groups 1 and 2 received saline (10 mL/kg/p.o./day) and DMSO (10 mL/kg/p.o./day) respectively, group 3 was given kolaviron (200 mg/kg/p.o./day), group 4 received busulfan (50 mg/kg/p.o./day) and group 5 was pretreated with busulfan (50 mg/kg/p.o./day) consecutively for 56 days prior to kolaviron treatment (200 mg/kg/p.o./day) from days 29-56. Episodic memory deficit was assessed using passive avoidance task (PAT). Following euthanization, blood samples, epididymal sperm, testes and brain were harvested and hormonal and neurochemical contents and their metabolizing enzymes were assayed. Kolaviron reversed busulfan-induced episodic cognitive deficit in the PAT. The reduced serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline concentrations, elevated glutamate levels, acetylcholinesterase, monoamine oxidase-A and B activities were normalized by kolaviron. Kolaviron also reversed the busulfan-induced decreased testicular/body weights and spermatogenesis. Kolaviron abated busulfan-induced changes in androgenic hormones (testosterone, FSH, LH), dehydrogenase enzymes (3ß-HSD and 17ß-HSD), altered sperm-chromatin, sperm-membrane integrity and sperm-acrosomal reaction and capacitation impairments. Our findings suggest that kolaviron could mitigate busulfan-induced episodic memory deficit and dysfunction in male reproductive system via neurochemical modulations and increase testicular androgenic hormones/enzymes in rats.
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- Mega O Oyovwi
- Department of Hunan Physiology, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo, Nigeria; Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Basic Medical Science, College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta, Nigeria.
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- Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwash-Uku, Delta, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
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- Department of Hunan Physiology, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo, Nigeria
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- Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta, Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Neurophysiology Unit, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Memantine Protects against Paclitaxel-Induced Cognitive Impairment through Modulation of Neurogenesis and Inflammation in Mice. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13164177. [PMID: 34439331 PMCID: PMC8394018 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13164177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI) is an adverse side effect of cancer treatment with increasing awareness. Hippocampal damage and related neurocognitive impairment may mediate the development of CICI, in which altered neurogenesis may play a role. In addition, increased inflammation may be related to chemotherapy-induced hippocampal damage. Memantine, an uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist that may enhance neurogenesis and modulate inflammation, may be useful for treating CICI. To test this hypothesis, paclitaxel was administered to eight-week-old male B6 mice to demonstrate the relationship between CICI and impaired neurogenesis, and then, we evaluated the impact of different memantine regimens on neurogenesis and inflammation in this CICI model. The results demonstrated that both the pretreatment and cotreatment regimens with memantine successfully reversed impaired neurogenesis and spatial memory impairment in behavior tests. The pretreatment regimen unsuccessfully inhibited the expression of peripheral and central TNF-α and IL-1β and did not improve the mood alterations following paclitaxel treatment. However, the cotreatment regimen led to a better modulatory effect on inflammation and restoration of mood disturbance. In conclusion, this study illustrated that impaired neurogenesis is one of the mechanisms of paclitaxel-induced CICI. Memantine may serve as a potential treatment for paclitaxel-induced CICI, but different treatment strategies may lead to variations in the treatment efficacy.
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Factors Affecting Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. Cancer Nurs 2021; 45:E552-E559. [PMID: 34310384 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) is a potentially curative treatment for hematologic malignancies, with 22 000 HSCTs performed annually in the United States. However, decreased quality of life (QoL) is a frequent and concerning state reported by HSCT recipients. OBJECTIVES We sought to determine if measurements of frailty and cognitive impairment were associated with fatigue and QoL in adult HSCT recipients after autologous HSCT. METHODS Using a longitudinal study design, 32 participants 18 years or older receiving autologous HSCT were recruited from a bone marrow transplant clinic. Each participant completed 2 visits: pre-HSCT and post-HSCT. At each visit, participants completed assessment tools to measure frailty, cognitive impairment, fatigue, and QoL (assesses physical, social/family, emotional, functional, and transplant-related well-being). RESULTS Participants with increased fatigue scores reported decreased QoL pre- and post-HSCT. Participants with increased frailty showed decreased functional well-being before HSCT and showed correlations with decreased physical, social, and transplant-related well-being post-HSCT. As expected, fatigued participants also showed increased frailty post-HSCT. Participants showed significant changes in physical well-being and fatigue between pre-HSCT and post-HSCT visits. CONCLUSION Data analyses from this pilot study show significant correlations between subsets of QoL with fatigue and frailty in autologous HSCT participants pre- and post-HSCT. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Understanding the impact of frailty on fatigue and QoL in HSCT recipients is critical to assist nurses in initiating educational and behavioral interventions to help mitigate the effects of HSCT.
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