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Bayat M, Golestani S, Motlaghzadeh S, Bannazadeh Baghi H, Lalehzadeh A, Sadri Nahand J. War or peace: Viruses and metastasis. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2024; 1879:189179. [PMID: 39299491 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2024.189179] [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: 06/10/2024] [Revised: 09/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
Abstract
Metastasis, the dissemination of malignant cells from a primary tumor to secondary sites, poses a catastrophic burden to cancer treatment and is the predominant cause of mortality in cancer patients. Metastasis as one of the main aspects of cancer progression could be strongly under the influence of viral infections. In fact, viruses have been central to modern cancer research and are associated with a great number of cancer cases. Viral-encoded elements are involved in modulating essential pathways or specific targets that are implicated in different stages of metastasis. Considering the continuous emergence of new viruses and the establishment of their contribution to cancer progression, the warfare between viruses and cancer appears to be endless. Here we aimed to review the critical mechanism and pathways involved in cancer metastasis and the influence of viral machinery and various routes that viruses adopt to manipulate those pathways for their benefit.
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- Mobina Bayat
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of ophthalmology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Virology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Sun Q, Yang Z, Qiu M, Wang S, Zhao X, Pang W, Liu R, Wang Y, Wang H, Hao J, Gao M. Inflammatory factor TNFα-induced circDMD mediates R-loop formation to promote tumorigenesis. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 280:135689. [PMID: 39288863 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135689] [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: 07/08/2024] [Revised: 09/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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Chronic inflammation has been associated with the development of cancer in various anatomical sites. However, the crosstalk between inflammatory factors and circular RNAs (circRNAs) in tumorigenesis is unclear. Here, we revealed that circDMD was upregulated in Tumor necrosis factor alpha-like (TNFα)-induced HeLa cells. circDMD promoted the expression and nuclear translocation of Nuclear factor kappa B subunit (NF-κB) to activate downstream factors. circDMD absorbed miR-4711-5p to increase Lysine demethylase 5 A (KDM5A) expression, which reduced Suppressor of cytokine signaling 1 (SOCS1) to decrease the ubiquitination of Rela proto-oncogene (P65). In addition, circDMD promoted Fms related receptor tyrosine kinase 4 (VEGFR3) expression through the formation of an R-loop in its promoter. circDMD promoted tumor proliferation, metastasis and autophagy by activating the NF-κB pathways in vitro and in tumors derived from HeLa cells in vivo. Taken together, our results indicated that the expression of circDMD is induced by TNFα and contributes to tumorigenesis in cervical cancer (CC), which might help elucidate the regulatory effects of circRNAs on tumorigenesis.
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- Qi Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Experimental Hematology, National Clinical Research Center for Blood Diseases, Haihe Laboratory of Cell Ecosystem, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300020, China; Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Tianjin 301600, China; Tianjin Cancer Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300121, China
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- Tianjin Cancer Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300121, China; Department of Clinical Laboratory, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300121, China.
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- Tianjin Cancer Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300121, China; Department of Oncology, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300321, China
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- Tianjin Cancer Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300121, China; Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Tianjin Key Laboratory of General Surgery in Construction, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300321, China
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- Tianjin Cancer Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300121, China; Department of Hematology, Oncology Center, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300321, China
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- Tianjin Cancer Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300121, China; Department of Clinical Laboratory, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300121, China
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- Tianjin Cancer Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300121, China; Department of Oncology, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300321, China
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- Tianjin Cancer Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300121, China; Department of Oncology, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300321, China
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- Tianjin Cancer Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300121, China; Department of Oncology, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300321, China
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- Tianjin Cancer Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300121, China; Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Tianjin Key Laboratory of General Surgery in Construction, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300321, China.
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- Tianjin Cancer Institute of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300121, China; Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Tianjin Key Laboratory of General Surgery in Construction, Tianjin Union Medical Center of Nankai University, Tianjin 300321, China.
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Gazzini S, Cerullo R, Soloperto D. VEGF as a Key Actor in Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: A Narrative Review. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:6757-6768. [PMID: 39057045 PMCID: PMC11275356 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46070403] [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: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a benign disease of the upper aerodigestive tract caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11. The clinical course is unpredictable and some patients, especially younger children, experience a high rate of recurrence with a significant impact on their quality of life. The molecular mechanisms of HPV infection in keratinocytes have been extensively studied throughout the years, with particular regard to its role in causing malignant tumors, like cervical cancer and head and neck carcinomas. A minor but not negligible amount of the literature has investigated the molecular landscape of RRP patients, and some papers have studied the role of angiogenesis (the growth of blood vessels from pre-existing vasculature) in this disease. A central role in this process is played by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which activates different signaling cascades on multiple levels. The increased knowledge has led to the introduction of the VEGF inhibitor bevacizumab in recent years as an adjuvant treatment in some patients, with good results. This review summarizes the current evidence about the role of VEGF in the pathophysiology of RRP, the molecular pathways activated by binding with its receptors, and the current and future roles of anti-angiogenic treatment.
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- Sandra Gazzini
- Division of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Department, University Hospital of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy
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- Division of Otolaryngology, Hospital of Treviso, 31100 Treviso, Italy
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital of Modena, 41125 Modena, Italy
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Huang D, Yang X, Peng Z, Yin H, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Li C, Chen G, Wang Q. Multichannel-optical imaging for in vivo evaluating the safety and therapeutic efficacy of stem cells in tumor model in terms of cell tropism, proliferation and NF-κB activity. Biomaterials 2024; 307:122510. [PMID: 38422837 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2024.122510] [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: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Stem cell-based cancer treatment has garnered significant attention, yet its safety and efficacy remain incompletely understood. The nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway, a critical signaling mechanism involved in tumor growth, angiogenesis, and invasion, serves as an essential metric for evaluating the behavior of stem cells in tumor models. Herein, we report the development of a triple-channel imaging system capable of simultaneously monitoring the tropism of stem cells towards tumors, assessing tumor proliferation, and quantifying tumor NF-κB activity. In this system, we generated a CRISPR-Cas9 gene-edited human glioblastoma cell line, GE-U87-MG, which provided a reliable readout of the proliferation and NF-κB activity of tumors by EF1α-RFLuc- and NF-κB-GLuc-based bioluminescent imaging, respectively. Additionally, near infrared-II emitting Tat-PEG-AgAuSe quantum dots were developed for tracking of stem cell tropism towards tumor. In a representative case involving human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs), multichannel imaging revealed no discernible effect of hMSCs on the proliferation and NF-κB activity of GE-U87-MG tumors. Moreover, hMSCs engineered to overexpress the necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand were able to inhibit NF-κB activity and growth of GE-U87-MG in vivo. Taken together, our imaging system represents a powerful and feasible approach to evaluating the safety and therapeutic efficacy of stem cells in tumor models.
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- Dehua Huang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China; School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China; School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China; School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China; School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nano-Bio Interface, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Imaging Technology, Division of Nanobiomedicine and i-Lab, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou 215123, China; School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China; College of Materials Sciences and Opto-Electronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Deng S, Yuan P, Sun J. The role of NF-κB in carcinogenesis of cervical cancer: opportunities and challenges. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:538. [PMID: 38642209 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09447-z] [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: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
Abstract
The nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) family, consisting of several transcription factors, has been implicated in the regulation of cell proliferation and invasion, as well as inflammatory reactions and tumor development. Cervical cancer (CC) results from long-term interactions of multiple factors, among which persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection is necessary. During different stages from early to late after HPV infection, the activity of NF-κB varies and plays various roles in carcinogenesis and progress of CC. As the center of the cell signaling transduction network, NF-κB can be activated through classical and non-classical pathways, and regulate the expression of downstream target genes involved in regulating the tumor microenvironment and acquiring hallmark traits of CC cells. Targeting NF-κB may help treat CC and overcome the resistance to radiation and chemotherapy. Even though NF-κB inhibitors have not been applied in clinical treatment as yet, due to limitations such as dose-restrictive toxicity and poor tumor-specificity, it is still considered to have significant therapeutic potential and application prospects. In this review, we focus on the role of NF-κB in the process of CC occurrence and hallmark capabilities acquisition. Finally, we summarize relevant NF-κB-targeted treatments, providing ideas for the prevention and treatment of CC.
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- Song Deng
- The Second Clinical School, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, China.
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Shen J, Sun H, Chu J, Gong X, Liu X. Cervicovaginal microbiota: a promising direction for prevention and treatment in cervical cancer. Infect Agent Cancer 2024; 19:13. [PMID: 38641803 PMCID: PMC11027553 DOI: 10.1186/s13027-024-00573-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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Cervical cancer is a common malignancy in women, with high incidence rate and mortality. Persistent infection of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most important risk factor for cervical cancer and precancerous lesions. Cervicovaginal microbiota (CVM) plays an essential role in the defense of HPV infections and prevention of subsequent lesions. Dominance of Lactobacillus is the key of CVM homeostasis, which can be regulated by host, exogenous and endogenous factors. Dysbiosis of CVM, including altered microbial, metabolic, and immune signatures, can contribute to persist HPV infection, leading to cervical cancer. However, there is no evidence of the causality between CVM and cervical cancer, and the underlying mechanism remains unexplored. Considering the close correlation between CVM dysbiosis and persistent HPV infection, this review will overview CVM, its role in cervical cancer development and related mechanisms, and the prospects for therapeutic applications.
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- Jie Shen
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changzheng Hospital), 200003, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changzheng Hospital), 200003, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changzheng Hospital), 200003, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changzheng Hospital), 200003, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Shanghai Changzheng Hospital), 200003, Shanghai, China.
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Chen T, Ruan Y, Ji L, Cai J, Tong M, Xue Y, Zhao H, Cai X, Xu J. S100A6 drives lymphatic metastasis of liver cancer via activation of the RAGE/NF-kB/VEGF-D pathway. Cancer Lett 2024; 587:216709. [PMID: 38350547 DOI: 10.1016/j.canlet.2024.216709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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Patients diagnosed with lymph node (LN) metastatic liver cancer face an exceedingly grim prognosis. In-depth analysis of LN metastatic patients' characteristics and tumor cells' interactions with human lymphatic endothelial cells (HLECs), can provide important biological and therapeutic insights. Here we identify at the single-cell level that S100A6 expression differs between primary tumor and their LN metastasis. Of particular significance, we uncovered the disparity in S100A6 expression between tumors and normal tissues is greater in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) patients, frequently accompanied by LN metastases, than that in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with rare occurrence of LN metastasis. Furthermore, in the infrequent instances of LN metastasis in HCC, heightened S100A6 expression was observed, suggesting a critical role of S100A6 in the process of LN metastasis. Subsequent experiments further uncovered that S100A6 secreted from tumor cells promotes lymphangiogenesis by upregulating the expression and secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor-D (VEGF-D) in HLECs through the RAGE/NF-kB/VEGF-D pathway while overexpression of S100A6 in tumor cells also augmented their migration and invasion. Taken together, these data reveal the dual effects of S100A6 in promoting LN metastasis in liver cancer, thus highlighting its potential as a promising therapeutic target.
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- TianYi Chen
- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology of Zhejiang Province, Department of General Surgery, Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Minimal Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment Technology Research Center of Severe Hepatobiliary Disease, Zhejiang Research and Development Engineering Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Technology and Equipment, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology of Zhejiang Province, Department of General Surgery, Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Minimal Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment Technology Research Center of Severe Hepatobiliary Disease, Zhejiang Research and Development Engineering Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Technology and Equipment, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology of Zhejiang Province, Department of General Surgery, Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Minimal Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment Technology Research Center of Severe Hepatobiliary Disease, Zhejiang Research and Development Engineering Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Technology and Equipment, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology of Zhejiang Province, Department of General Surgery, Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Minimal Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment Technology Research Center of Severe Hepatobiliary Disease, Zhejiang Research and Development Engineering Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Technology and Equipment, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology of Zhejiang Province, Department of General Surgery, Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Minimal Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment Technology Research Center of Severe Hepatobiliary Disease, Zhejiang Research and Development Engineering Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Technology and Equipment, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology of Zhejiang Province, Department of General Surgery, Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Minimal Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment Technology Research Center of Severe Hepatobiliary Disease, Zhejiang Research and Development Engineering Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Technology and Equipment, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology of Zhejiang Province, Department of General Surgery, Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Minimal Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment Technology Research Center of Severe Hepatobiliary Disease, Zhejiang Research and Development Engineering Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Technology and Equipment, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology of Zhejiang Province, Department of General Surgery, Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Minimal Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment Technology Research Center of Severe Hepatobiliary Disease, Zhejiang Research and Development Engineering Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Technology and Equipment, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou, China; Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Laparoscopic Technology of Zhejiang Province, Department of General Surgery, Sir Run-Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang Minimal Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment Technology Research Center of Severe Hepatobiliary Disease, Zhejiang Research and Development Engineering Laboratory of Minimally Invasive Technology and Equipment, Hangzhou, China; Zhejiang University Cancer Center, Hangzhou, China; Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University Medical Center, Hangzhou, China.
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Zhang Y, Guan Y, Wang S, Guan C, Liu X. Tripartite motif family - its role in tumor progression and therapy resistance: a review. Curr Opin Oncol 2024; 36:102-114. [PMID: 38441046 DOI: 10.1097/cco.0000000000001021] [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: 03/06/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW In this review, we summarized published articles on the role of tripartite motif (TRIM) family members in the initiation and development of human malignancies. RECENT FINDINGS The ubiquitin-proteasome system (UP-S) plays a critical role in cellular activities, and UP-S dysregulation contributes to tumorigenesis. One of the key regulators of the UP-S is the tripartite motif TRIM protein family, most of which are active E3 ubiquitin ligases. TRIM proteins are critical for the biological functions of cancer cells, including migration, invasion, metastasis, and therapy resistance. Therefore, it is important to understand how TRIM proteins function at the molecular level in cancer cells. SUMMARY We provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview about the role TRIMs play in cancer progression and therapy resistance. We propose TRIM family members as potential new markers and targets to overcome therapy failure.
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- Yongqi Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbin Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Harbin Medical University (the Red Cross Center Hospital of Harbin)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbin Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Harbin Medical University (the Red Cross Center Hospital of Harbin)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbin Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Harbin Medical University (the Red Cross Center Hospital of Harbin)
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- Heilongjiang Armed Police Hospital, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harbin Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Harbin Medical University (the Red Cross Center Hospital of Harbin)
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Tan W, Zhang J, Dai F, Yang D, Gu R, Tang L, Liu H, Cheng YX. Insights on the NF-κB system in polycystic ovary syndrome, attractive therapeutic targets. Mol Cell Biochem 2024; 479:467-486. [PMID: 37097332 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04736-w] [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: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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The nuclear factor κappa B (NF-κB) signaling plays a well-known function in inflammation and regulates a wide variety of biological processes. Low-grade chronic inflammation is gradually considered to be closely related to the pathogenesis of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In this review, we provide an overview on the involvement of NF-κB in the progression of PCOS particularly, such as hyperandrogenemia, insulin resistance, cardiovascular diseases, and endometrial dysfunction. From a clinical perspective, progressive recognition of NF-κB pathway provides opportunities for therapeutic interventions aimed at inhibiting pathway-specific mechanisms. With the accumulation of basic experimental and clinical data, NF-κB signaling pathway was recognized as a therapeutic target. Although there have been no specific small molecule NF-κB inhibitors in PCOS, a plethora of natural and synthetic compound have emerged for the pharmacologic intervention of the pathway. The traditional herbs developed for NF-κB pathway have become increasingly popular in recent years. Abundant evidence elucidated that NF-κB inhibitors can significantly improve the symptoms of PCOS. Herein, we summarized evidence relating to how NF-κB pathway is involved in the development and progression of PCOS. Furthermore, we present an in-depth overview of NF-κB inhibitors for therapy interventions of PCOS. Taken together, the NF-κB signaling may be a futuristic treatment strategy for PCOS.
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- Wei Tan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 99 Zhang Zhidong Road, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 99 Zhang Zhidong Road, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 99 Zhang Zhidong Road, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 99 Zhang Zhidong Road, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 99 Zhang Zhidong Road, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 99 Zhang Zhidong Road, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 99 Zhang Zhidong Road, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 99 Zhang Zhidong Road, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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Ma X, Zheng J, He K, Wang L, Wang Z, Wang K, Liu Z, San Z, Zhao L, Wang L. TGFA expression is associated with poor prognosis and promotes the development of cervical cancer. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18086. [PMID: 38152044 PMCID: PMC10844698 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18086] [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: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Cervical squamous cell carcinoma and endocervical adenocarcinoma (CESC) are the second most common cancers in women aged 20-39. While HPV screening can help with early detection of cervical cancer, many patients are already in the medium to late stages when they are identified. As a result, searching for novel biomarkers to predict CESC prognosis and propose molecular treatment targets is critical. TGFA is a polypeptide growth factor with a high affinity for the epidermal growth factor receptor. Several studies have shown that TGFA can improve cancer growth and progression, but data on its impact on the occurrence and advancement of CESC is limited. In this study, we used clinical data analysis and bioinformatics techniques to explore the relationship between TGFA and CESC. The results showed that TGFA was highly expressed in cervical cancer tissues and cells. TGFA knockdown can inhibit the proliferation, migration and invasion of cervical cancer cells. In addition, after TGFA knockout, the expression of IL family and MMP family proteins in CESC cell lines was significantly reduced. In conclusion, TGFA plays an important role in the occurrence and development of cervical cancer. Therefore, TGFA may become a new target for cervical cancer treatment.
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- Xiaoxuan Ma
- Department of RehabilitationSchool of NursingJilin UniversityChangchunChina
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- Department of Gynecology and ObstetricsSecond Hospital of Jilin UniversityChangchunChina
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- Department of RehabilitationSchool of NursingJilin UniversityChangchunChina
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- Department of Gynecology and ObstetricsSecond Hospital of Jilin UniversityChangchunChina
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- Department of RehabilitationSchool of NursingJilin UniversityChangchunChina
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- Department of RehabilitationSchool of NursingJilin UniversityChangchunChina
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- Department of RehabilitationSchool of NursingJilin UniversityChangchunChina
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- Department of RehabilitationSchool of NursingJilin UniversityChangchunChina
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- Department of RehabilitationSchool of NursingJilin UniversityChangchunChina
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- Department of RehabilitationSchool of NursingJilin UniversityChangchunChina
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Sharma S, Chauhan D, Kumar S, Kumar R. Impact of HPV strains on molecular mechanisms of cervix cancer. Microb Pathog 2024; 186:106465. [PMID: 38036109 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2023.106465] [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: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Cervical cancer accounts for a high number of deaths worldwide. Risk factors are extensive for cervix cancer but Human papillomavirus (HPV) plays a prime role in its development. Different strains of HPV are prevalent globally, which show different grades of mortality and morbidity among women. This study is planned to evaluate the molecular mechanism of different strains of HPV infection and progression leading to cervix cancer. METHODS This review includes different research articles on cervix cancer progression reported from India and all over the world. RESULTS HPV 16 and 18 are prevalent strains using heparan sulfate-independent and dependent pathways for viral replication inside the cell. It also uses transcription mechanisms through NF-kappa B, FOXA-1, and AP-1 genes while strains like HPV-35, 45, and 52 are also predominant in India, which showed a very slow mechanism of progression due to which mortality rate is low after their infection with these strains. CONCLUSION HPV uses E6 and E7 proteins which activate NF-kappa B and AP-1 pathway which suppresses the tumor suppressor gene and activates cytokine production, causing inflammation and leading to a decrease in apoptosis due to Caspase-3 activation. In contrast, the E7 protein involves HOXA genes and decreases apoptotic factors due to which mortality and incidence rates are low in viruses that use E7 motifs. Some HPV strains employ the cap-dependent pathway, which is also associated with lower mortality and infection rates.
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- Sunidhi Sharma
- Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, 176215, India.
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- Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, 176215, India.
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- Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, 176215, India.
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- Nagaland University, Lumami, Nagaland, 798627, India.
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Chen H, Zhang W, Luo S, Li Y, Zhu Q, Xia Y, Tan H, Bian Y, Li Y, Ma J, Chen W, Luo X, Zhu G. Lead exposure induces neuronal apoptosis via NFκB p65/RBBP4/Survivin signaling pathway. Toxicology 2023; 499:153654. [PMID: 37866543 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2023.153654] [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: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
Abstract
Lead (Pb), as a heavy metal that is easily exposed in daily life, can cause damage to various systems of body. Apoptosis is an autonomous cell death process regulated by genes in order to maintain the stability of internal environment, which plays an important role in the development of nervous system. RB binding protein 4 (RBBP4) is one of the core histone binding subunits and is closely related to the apoptosis process of nervous system cells. However, it is not known whether RBBP4 can regulate neuronal apoptosis in lead-exposed environments. We exposed PC12 cells to 0 μM (control group), 1 μM, and 100 μM PbAc for 24 h to obtain cell samples. The female rats ingested drinking water containing 0, 0.5 g/L, and 2.0 g/L PbAc from the first day of pregnancy to three weeks after delivery to obtain hippocampal tissue samples from mammary rats. The results of TUNEL showed that lead exposure promoted the onset of apoptosis in cells and hippocampus. The mRNA and protein levels of the apoptosis-related protein Survivin were significantly reduced in the lead-exposed group compared to the control group. In addition, we found that lead exposure reduces the mRNA and protein levels of RBBP4 in PC12 cells and hippocampus, and increases the mRNA and protein levels of NFκB p65. Moreover, inhibiting NFκB p65 can reverse the decrease in RBBP4 expression in the lead exposure model. Overexpression of RBBP4 increased Survivin expression and reduced apoptosis induced by lead exposure. This suggests that lead exposure induces apoptosis through the NFκB p65/RBBP4/Survivin signaling pathway.
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- Hui Chen
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nanchang University, BaYi Road 461, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nanchang University, BaYi Road 461, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nanchang Hongdu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Diezihu Avenue Honggutan District, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Jiangxi Center of Medical Device Testing, Nanchang 330029, PR China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nanchang University, BaYi Road 461, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nanchang University, BaYi Road 461, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nanchang University, BaYi Road 461, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nanchang University, BaYi Road 461, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nanchang University, BaYi Road 461, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nanchang University, BaYi Road 461, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nanchang University, BaYi Road 461, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nanchang University, BaYi Road 461, Nanchang 330006, PR China
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Nanchang University, BaYi Road 461, Nanchang 330006, PR China.
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George N, Bhandari P, Shruptha P, Jayaram P, Chaudhari S, Satyamoorthy K. Multidimensional outlook on the pathophysiology of cervical cancer invasion and metastasis. Mol Cell Biochem 2023; 478:2581-2606. [PMID: 36905477 PMCID: PMC10006576 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-023-04686-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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Cervical cancer being one of the primary causes of high mortality rates among women is an area of concern, especially with ineffective treatment strategies. Extensive studies are carried out to understand various aspects of cervical cancer initiation, development and progression; however, invasive cervical squamous cell carcinoma has poor outcomes. Moreover, the advanced stages of cervical cancer may involve lymphatic circulation with a high risk of tumor recurrence at distant metastatic sites. Dysregulation of the cervical microbiome by human papillomavirus (HPV) together with immune response modulation and the occurrence of novel mutations that trigger genomic instability causes malignant transformation at the cervix. In this review, we focus on the major risk factors as well as the functionally altered signaling pathways promoting the transformation of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia into invasive squamous cell carcinoma. We further elucidate genetic and epigenetic variations to highlight the complexity of causal factors of cervical cancer as well as the metastatic potential due to the changes in immune response, epigenetic regulation, DNA repair capacity, and cell cycle progression. Our bioinformatics analysis on metastatic and non-metastatic cervical cancer datasets identified various significantly and differentially expressed genes as well as the downregulation of potential tumor suppressor microRNA miR-28-5p. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of the genomic landscape in invasive and metastatic cervical cancer will help in stratifying the patient groups and designing potential therapeutic strategies.
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- Neena George
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Planetarium Complex, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Planetarium Complex, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Planetarium Complex, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Planetarium Complex, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Planetarium Complex, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Manipal School of Life Sciences, Planetarium Complex, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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Despot A, Fureš R, Despot AM, Mikuš M, Zlopaša G, D’Amato A, Chiantera V, Serra P, Etrusco A, Laganà AS. Reactive oxygen species within the vaginal space: An additional promoter of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and uterine cervical cancer development? Open Med (Wars) 2023; 18:20230826. [PMID: 37873540 PMCID: PMC10590607 DOI: 10.1515/med-2023-0826] [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: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
Abstract
Uterine cervical intraepithelial abnormalities and cancer development may also depend upon biological problems that arise as a result of complex molecular disturbances within the vaginal space, in addition to the widely known causative effect of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Chronic oxidative stress is a consequence of oxygen reduction in the vaginal space. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and free radicals are yet unrecognizable causative agents and are probably very important factors for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and cancer development. The intermediate compounds of oxygen reduction on these metabolic pathways are superoxide anion (O 2 ˙ - ), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), hydroxide ions (OH-), and hydroxyl radical (HO˙). Considering these points, the aim of this work was to summarize how these compounds can damage all molecules, including DNA, of vulnerable metaplastic cervical epithelium. Finally, in some women with a poor immune defense system, ROS alone or accompanied by a high-risk HPV type may promote all levels of CIN and cancer development.
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- Albert Despot
- School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Hospital Zabok, 49210Zabok, Croatia
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- Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, 1000Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinical Hospital Center Zagreb, 1000Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinical Hospital Center Zagreb, 1000Zagreb, Croatia
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Biomedical and Human Oncological Science, University of Bari, 70100Bari, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Gynecologic Oncology, National Cancer Institute – IRCCS – Fondazione “G. Pascale”, 80131Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Paolo Giaccone” Hospital, 90127Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Paolo Giaccone” Hospital, 90127Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, 90127Palermo, Italy
- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Paolo Giaccone” Hospital, 90127Palermo, Italy
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Luo P, Chen G, Shi Z, Yang J, Wang X, Pan J, Zhu L. Comprehensive multi-omics analysis of tryptophan metabolism-related gene expression signature to predict prognosis in gastric cancer. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1267186. [PMID: 37908977 PMCID: PMC10613981 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1267186] [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: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction: The 5-year survival of gastric cancer (GC) patients with advanced stage remains poor. Some evidence has indicated that tryptophan metabolism may induce cancer progression through immunosuppressive responses and promote the malignancy of cancer cells. The role of tryptophan and its metabolism should be explored for an in-depth understanding of molecular mechanisms during GC development. Material and methods: We utilized the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) dataset to screen tryptophan metabolism-associated genes via single sample gene set enrichment analysis (ssGSEA) and correlation analysis. Consensus clustering analysis was employed to construct different molecular subtypes. Most common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were determined from the molecular subtypes. Univariate cox analysis as well as lasso were performed to establish a tryptophan metabolism-associated gene signature. Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) was utilized to evaluate signaling pathways. ESTIMATE, ssGSEA, and TIDE were used for the evaluation of the gastric tumor microenvironment. Results: Two tryptophan metabolism-associated gene molecular subtypes were constructed. Compared to the C2 subtype, the C1 subtype showed better prognosis with increased CD4 positive memory T cells as well as activated dendritic cells (DCs) infiltration and suppressed M2-phenotype macrophages inside the tumor microenvironment. The immune checkpoint was downregulated in the C1 subtype. A total of eight key genes, EFNA3, GPX3, RGS2, CXCR4, SGCE, ADH4, CST2, and GPC3, were screened for the establishment of a prognostic risk model. Conclusion: This study concluded that the tryptophan metabolism-associated genes can be applied in GC prognostic prediction. The risk model established in the current study was highly accurate in GC survival prediction.
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Tufail M, Wu C. RANK pathway in cancer: underlying resistance and therapeutic approaches. J Chemother 2023; 35:369-382. [PMID: 36200617 DOI: 10.1080/1120009x.2022.2129752] [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: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 10/10/2022]
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Cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases despite advances in treatment. Metastatic cancers are the leading cause of death for advanced cancer patients. Those with advanced cancer with osteolytic-type bone metastases have a significantly lower quality of life. A novel treatment plan is needed now more than ever for breast cancer patients with bone metastases. There are shreds of evidence that cancer cells in the bloodstream interact with the bone microenvironment and that this interaction is a contributing component to breast cancer progression. Preventing any stage of this cycle can result in anti-metastasis effects. Since RANKL interacts with its receptor RANK and plays an important role in the vicious cycle, it has proven to be a successful therapeutic target in cancer treatment. As a result, we have presented a complete overview of the RANK pathway in cancer and discussed RANK signaling and tumor microenvironment, and potential therapeutic approaches in this review.
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- Muhammad Tufail
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, China
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Lin X, Yoshikawa N, Liu W, Matsukawa T, Nakamura K, Yoshihara M, Koya Y, Sugiyama M, Tamauchi S, Ikeda Y, Yokoi A, Shimizu Y, Kajiyama H. DDIT4 Facilitates Lymph Node Metastasis via the Activation of NF-κB Pathway and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition. Reprod Sci 2023; 30:2829-2841. [PMID: 37016173 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-023-01230-y] [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: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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This study was aimed to identify a novel metastasis-promoting molecule and elucidate its functional and prognostic roles in cervical cancer. DDIT4 (DNA-damage-inducible transcript 4), a hypoxia-inducible gene, was identified by analyzing multiple microarray databases. The correlation between DDIT4 expression in immunohistochemistry and clinicopathological characteristics in the public database and our cohort was evaluated by statistical analysis. Transwell® assay and wound-healing assay to determine cell migration and invasion were performed. DDIT4 was knocked down using siRNA or lentiviral vectors. The potential downstream pathways of DDIT4 were explored and verified by a gene set enrichment analysis and western blotting. The in vivo metastatic capability was determined with the use of an intraperitoneal injection mouse model. In the analysis of the public database and our cohort, DDIT4 high expression was significantly related to short overall survival and lymph node metastasis in patients with early-stage cervical cancer. The knockdown of DDIT4 attenuated the migration and invasion activity of tumor cells in vitro and reduced the expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-related proteins and the NF-κB pathway in cervical cancer cells. DDIT4 also promoted tumor progression in the mouse model. Our results indicate that DDIT4 can be a prognostic indicator in cervical cancer and promote lymph node metastasis, augmenting malignancy via the EMT and NF-kB pathways.
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- Xinxin Lin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65, Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65, Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 466-8550, Japan.
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- Bell Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Collaborative Research, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65, Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 466-8550, Japan
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- Center for Low-Temperature Plasma Sciences, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65, Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 466-8550, Japan
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- Bell Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Collaborative Research, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Bell Research Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Collaborative Research, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65, Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65, Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65, Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65, Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 466-8550, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65, Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 466-8550, Japan
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Li W, Xu Y, Zeng X, Tan J, Wang Y, Wu H, Li M, Yi C. Etiological relationship between lipid metabolism and endometrial carcinoma. Lipids Health Dis 2023; 22:116. [PMID: 37537560 PMCID: PMC10401764 DOI: 10.1186/s12944-023-01868-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Endometrial carcinoma (EC) has become one of the most common gynecological malignant neoplasms in developed countries worldwide. Studies have shown that this may be closely related to the abnormal metabolism of blood lipids, which was the most significant metabolic change in the human body in this cancer. In this review, we focus on the correlation between lipid metabolism and EC and discuss the evidence that abnormal lipid metabolism promotes an increase in EC growth and metabolism, as well as the regulatory mechanism and related signaling pathways involved in this relationship. In addition, we also discussed the research progress of targeted therapies and drug treatments for EC that act on lipid metabolism, and statins are expected to become adjuvant drugs for EC in the future. This review will provide a systematic view for a better understanding of the etiological relationship between lipid metabolism and EC and further open up new therapeutic possibilities and effective treatments for EC by targeting lipid metabolism.
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- Wenzhe Li
- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China
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- Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China.
- Department of Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Personalized Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer, The First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Endocrinology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China
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- Department of Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Personalized Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer, The First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China.
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China.
- Department of Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Personalized Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer, The First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University, Jingzhou, Hubei, China.
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Chagas BS, Tibúrcio Júnior E, Silva RCDO, dos Santos DL, Barros Junior MR, de Lima RDCP, Invenção MDCV, Santos VEP, França Neto PL, Silva Júnior AH, Silva Neto JC, Batista MVDA, de Freitas AC. E7 Oncogene HPV58 Variants Detected in Northeast Brazil: Genetic and Functional Analysis. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1915. [PMID: 37630475 PMCID: PMC10458125 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11081915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Cervical cancer is associated with persistent infections by high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types that may have nucleotide polymorphisms and, consequently, different oncogenic potentials. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the genetic variability and structural effects of the E7 oncogene of HPV58 in cervical scraping samples from Brazilian women. The study was developed with patients from hospitals in the metropolitan area of Recife, PE, Brazil. The most frequent HPV types were, in descending order of abundance, HPV16, 31, and 58. Phylogenetic analysis demonstrated that the isolates were classified into sublineages A2, C1, and D2. Two positively selected mutations were found in E7: 63G and 64T. The mutations G41R, G63D, and T64A in the E7 protein reduced the stability of the protein structure. Utilizing an NF-kB reporter assay, we observed a decrease in the NK-kB pathway activity with the HPV58-E7 variant 54S compared to the WT E7. The other detected E7 HPV58 variants presented similar NF-kB pathway activity compared to the WT E7. In this study, it was possible to identify mutations that may interfere with the molecular interaction between the viral oncoproteins and host proteins.
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- Bárbara Simas Chagas
- Laboratory of Molecular Studies and Experimental Therapy (LEMTE), Department of Genetics, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (B.S.C.); (E.T.J.); (R.C.d.O.S.); (D.L.d.S.); (M.R.B.J.); (R.d.C.P.d.L.); (M.d.C.V.I.); (V.E.P.S.); (P.L.F.N.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Studies and Experimental Therapy (LEMTE), Department of Genetics, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (B.S.C.); (E.T.J.); (R.C.d.O.S.); (D.L.d.S.); (M.R.B.J.); (R.d.C.P.d.L.); (M.d.C.V.I.); (V.E.P.S.); (P.L.F.N.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Studies and Experimental Therapy (LEMTE), Department of Genetics, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (B.S.C.); (E.T.J.); (R.C.d.O.S.); (D.L.d.S.); (M.R.B.J.); (R.d.C.P.d.L.); (M.d.C.V.I.); (V.E.P.S.); (P.L.F.N.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Studies and Experimental Therapy (LEMTE), Department of Genetics, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (B.S.C.); (E.T.J.); (R.C.d.O.S.); (D.L.d.S.); (M.R.B.J.); (R.d.C.P.d.L.); (M.d.C.V.I.); (V.E.P.S.); (P.L.F.N.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Studies and Experimental Therapy (LEMTE), Department of Genetics, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (B.S.C.); (E.T.J.); (R.C.d.O.S.); (D.L.d.S.); (M.R.B.J.); (R.d.C.P.d.L.); (M.d.C.V.I.); (V.E.P.S.); (P.L.F.N.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Studies and Experimental Therapy (LEMTE), Department of Genetics, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (B.S.C.); (E.T.J.); (R.C.d.O.S.); (D.L.d.S.); (M.R.B.J.); (R.d.C.P.d.L.); (M.d.C.V.I.); (V.E.P.S.); (P.L.F.N.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Studies and Experimental Therapy (LEMTE), Department of Genetics, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (B.S.C.); (E.T.J.); (R.C.d.O.S.); (D.L.d.S.); (M.R.B.J.); (R.d.C.P.d.L.); (M.d.C.V.I.); (V.E.P.S.); (P.L.F.N.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Studies and Experimental Therapy (LEMTE), Department of Genetics, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (B.S.C.); (E.T.J.); (R.C.d.O.S.); (D.L.d.S.); (M.R.B.J.); (R.d.C.P.d.L.); (M.d.C.V.I.); (V.E.P.S.); (P.L.F.N.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Studies and Experimental Therapy (LEMTE), Department of Genetics, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (B.S.C.); (E.T.J.); (R.C.d.O.S.); (D.L.d.S.); (M.R.B.J.); (R.d.C.P.d.L.); (M.d.C.V.I.); (V.E.P.S.); (P.L.F.N.)
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- Center for Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cytological Research, Department of Histology, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology, Department of Biology, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, SE, Brazil;
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- Laboratory of Molecular Studies and Experimental Therapy (LEMTE), Department of Genetics, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife 50670-901, PE, Brazil; (B.S.C.); (E.T.J.); (R.C.d.O.S.); (D.L.d.S.); (M.R.B.J.); (R.d.C.P.d.L.); (M.d.C.V.I.); (V.E.P.S.); (P.L.F.N.)
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Socha MW, Flis W, Wartęga M, Szambelan M, Pietrus M, Kazdepka-Ziemińska A. Raspberry Leaves and Extracts-Molecular Mechanism of Action and Its Effectiveness on Human Cervical Ripening and the Induction of Labor. Nutrients 2023; 15:3206. [PMID: 37513625 PMCID: PMC10383074 DOI: 10.3390/nu15143206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The gestational period is an incredibly stressful time for a pregnant woman. Pregnant patients constantly seek effective and reliable compounds in order to achieve a healthy labor. Nowadays, increasing numbers of women use herbal preparations and supplements during pregnancy. One of the most popular and most frequently chosen herbs during pregnancy is the raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus). Raspberry extracts are allegedly associated with a positive effect on childbirth through the induction of uterine contractions, acceleration of the cervical ripening, and shortening of childbirth. The history of the consumption of raspberry leaves throughout pregnancy is vast. This review shows the current status of the use of raspberry leaves in pregnancy, emphasizing the effect on the cervix, and the safety profile of this herb. The majority of women apply raspberry leaves during pregnancy to induce and ease labor. However, it has not been possible to determine the exact effect of using raspberry extracts on the course of childbirth and the perinatal period. Additionally, it is unclear whether this herb has only positive effects. The currently available data indicate a weak effect of raspberry leaf extracts on labor induction and, at the same time, their possible negative impact on cervical ripening.
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- Maciej W Socha
- Department of Perinatology, Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Łukasiewicza 1, 85-821 Bydgoszcz, Poland
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Adalbert's Hospital in Gdańsk, Copernicus Healthcare Entity, Jana Pawła II 50, 80-462 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Perinatology, Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Łukasiewicza 1, 85-821 Bydgoszcz, Poland
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Adalbert's Hospital in Gdańsk, Copernicus Healthcare Entity, Jana Pawła II 50, 80-462 Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 9, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 9, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Gynecology and Oncology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Perinatology, Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Łukasiewicza 1, 85-821 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Guldenpfennig C, Teixeiro E, Daniels M. NF-kB's contribution to B cell fate decisions. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1214095. [PMID: 37533858 PMCID: PMC10391175 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1214095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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NF-κB signaling is essential to an effective innate and adaptive immune response. Many immune-specific functional and developmental outcomes depend in large on NF-κB. The formidable task of sorting out the mechanisms behind the regulation and outcome of NF-κB signaling remains an important area of immunology research. Here we briefly discuss the role of NF-κB in regulating cell fate decisions at various times in the path of B cell development, activation, and the generation of long-term humoral immunity.
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- Caitlyn Guldenpfennig
- Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States
- NextGen Precision Health, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States
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- Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States
- NextGen Precision Health, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States
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- Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States
- NextGen Precision Health, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States
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Morena da Silva F, Lim S, Cabrera AR, Schrems ER, Jones RG, Rosa-Caldwell ME, Washington TA, Murach KA, Greene NP. The time-course of cancer cachexia onset reveals biphasic transcriptional disruptions in female skeletal muscle distinct from males. BMC Genomics 2023; 24:374. [PMID: 37403010 DOI: 10.1186/s12864-023-09462-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cancer-cachexia (CC) is a debilitating condition affecting up to 80% of cancer patients and contributing to 40% of cancer-related deaths. While evidence suggests biological sex differences in the development of CC, assessments of the female transcriptome in CC are lacking, and direct comparisons between sexes are scarce. This study aimed to define the time course of Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC)-induced CC in females using transcriptomics, while directly comparing biological sex differences. RESULTS We found the global gene expression of the gastrocnemius muscle of female mice revealed biphasic transcriptomic alterations, with one at 1 week following tumor allograft and another during the later stages of cachexia development. The early phase was associated with the upregulation of extracellular-matrix pathways, while the later phase was characterized by the downregulation of oxidative phosphorylation, electron transport chain, and TCA cycle. When DEGs were compared to a known list of mitochondrial genes (MitoCarta), ~ 47% of these genes were differently expressed in females exhibiting global cachexia, suggesting transcriptional changes to mitochondrial gene expression happens concomitantly to functional impairments previously published. In contrast, the JAK-STAT pathway was upregulated in both the early and late stages of CC. Additionally, we observed a consistent downregulation of Type-II Interferon signaling genes in females, which was associated with protection in skeletal muscle atrophy despite systemic cachexia. Upregulation of Interferon signaling was noted in the gastrocnemius muscle of cachectic and atrophic male mice. Comparison of female tumor-bearing mice with males revealed ~ 70% of DEGs were distinct between sexes in cachectic animals, demonstrating dimorphic mechanisms of CC. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest biphasic disruptions in the transcriptome of female LLC tumor-bearing mice: an early phase associated with ECM remodeling and a late phase, accompanied by the onset of systemic cachexia, affecting overall muscle energy metabolism. Notably, ~ 2/3 of DEGs in CC are biologically sex-specific, providing evidence of dimorphic mechanisms of cachexia between sexes. Downregulation of Type-II Interferon signaling genes appears specific to CC development in females, suggesting a new biological sex-specific marker of CC not reliant on the loss of muscle mass, that might represent a protective mechanism against muscle loss in CC in female mice.
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- Francielly Morena da Silva
- Cachexia Research Laboratory, Exercise Science Research Center, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Cachexia Research Laboratory, Exercise Science Research Center, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Cachexia Research Laboratory, Exercise Science Research Center, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Exercise Muscle Biology Laboratory, Exercise Science Research Center, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Molecular Muscle Mass Regulation Laboratory, Exercise Science Research Center, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Cachexia Research Laboratory, Exercise Science Research Center, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Exercise Muscle Biology Laboratory, Exercise Science Research Center, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Molecular Muscle Mass Regulation Laboratory, Exercise Science Research Center, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA.
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- Cachexia Research Laboratory, Exercise Science Research Center, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA.
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Song Y, Wang S. Melatonin synergistically enhances docetaxel induced endoplasmic reticulum stress to promote apoptosis by suppressing NF-κB activation in cervical cancer. Med Oncol 2023; 40:219. [PMID: 37395921 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-023-02087-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Cervical cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in women globally. Although chemotherapy significantly improves the survival of cervical cancer patients, the development of drug resistance is inevitable. In the present study, our study showed that melatonin suppressed the proliferation, cell survival, colony formation, and the ability of adhering to fibronectin in cervical cancer cells. Our data suggested that docetaxel insensitivity was caused by NF-κB pathway activation, and followed by reducing endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis. We showed that melatonin functioned as an oncostatic agent via inhibition of NF-κB signaling in cervical cancer cells. Interestingly, melatonin not only reduced the basal and inducible NF-κB pathway activation, but also prevented docetaxel induced NF-κB pathway activation by stabilizing IκBα protein. Importantly, inhibition of NF-κB pathway activation by melatonin abrogated the protective effect of NF-κB activation on docetaxel provoked endoplasmic reticulum stress, and further enhanced endoplasmic reticulum stress and apoptosis to produce synergistic oncostatic effects in cervical cancer cells. In summary, we revealed that melatonin was a novel agent to enhance docetaxel sensitivity by abolishing NF-κB activation and aggravating endoplasmic reticulum stress. Our results might provide a rationale for the clinical application of melatonin to overcome docetaxel resistance in cervical cancer patients.
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- Yingqiu Song
- Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hangkong Road 13, Wuhan, 430022, China.
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- Hubei Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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Deng Y, Song Y, Du Q, Wang CC, Li H, Sui Y, Zhang Y, Tang T. Anti-HPV16 oncoproteins siRNA therapy for cervical cancer using a novel transdermal peptide PKU12. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1175958. [PMID: 37350944 PMCID: PMC10282752 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1175958] [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: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
Abstract
In this study, an innovative transdermal peptide, #PKU12, was developed based on transdermal peptide TD-1, and the anti-tumor effect of PKU12-based siRNA against HPV was investigated in vivo. Furthermore, transcriptome differences between PKU12 + siRNA treatment and control groups were compared to assess treatment effects. The top five upregulated and downregulated genes identified by RNA sequencing were further subjected to survival analysis. The present study, for the first time, showed that this novel peptide could enhance the transdermal delivery of the siRNA targeting HPV16 L1, E6, and E7. PKU12-based siRNA delivery significantly repressed the mRNA expression levels of HPV16 L1, E6, and E7 in the SiHa xenograft tumors and attenuated tumor growth as well. The RNA-sequencing results showed that a total of 586 DEGs were detected in the PKU12 + siRNA-treated tumor tissues compared to the control tumor tissues. The GSEA analysis revealed that DEGs were inversely associated with the HIF-1 signaling pathway, the TNF signaling pathway, the AGE-RAGE signaling pathway, the NF-kappa B signaling pathway, ferroptosis, the IL-17 signaling pathway, ovarian steroidogenesis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Further functional enrichment analysis revealed that DEGs were significantly enriched in several key pathways, including cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction, the TNF signaling pathway, and the IL-17 signaling pathway. High expression of MYH1, MYH4, FGG, DEPP1, and ZBTB16 was associated with shorter overall survival of patients with cervical cancer; high expression of SULT1E1, RAB3C, CXCR3, and PROX2 was associated with longer overall survival of patients with cervical cancer. In conclusion, the transdermal peptide PKU12 is potentially a good candidate for a siRNA delivery vehicle for the treatment of cervical cancer.
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- Yan Deng
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Science, and School of Biomedical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Pan Yu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, China
- Cancer Institute, Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Longhua Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Department of Gynecology, Pan Yu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, China
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Shenzhen Longhua Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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Nguyen HDT, Le TM, Lee E, Lee D, Choi Y, Cho J, Park NJY, Chong GO, Seo I, Han HS. Relationship between Human Papillomavirus Status and the Cervicovaginal Microbiome in Cervical Cancer. Microorganisms 2023; 11:1417. [PMID: 37374919 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11061417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Uterine cervical cancer (CC) is a complex, multistep disease primarily linked to persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV). However, it is widely acknowledged that HR-HPV infection alone cannot account for the formation and progression of CC. Emerging evidence suggests that the cervicovaginal microbiome (CVM) also plays a significant role in HPV-related CC. Certain bacteria, such as Fusobacterium spp., Porphyromonas, Prevotella, and Campylobacter, are currently being considered as potential microbiomarkers for HPV-positive CC. However, the composition of the CVM in CC is inconsistent; thus, further studies are needed. This review comprehensively discusses the complex interplay between HPV and the CVM in cervical carcinogenesis. It is postulated that the dynamic interaction between HPV and the CVM creates an imbalanced cervicovaginal microenvironment that triggers dysbiosis, enhances HPV persistence, and promotes cervical carcinogenesis. Moreover, this review aims to provide updated evidence on the potential role of bacteriotherapy, particularly probiotics, in the treatment of CC.
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- Hong Duc Thi Nguyen
- Department of Biomedical Science, Graduate School, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- BK21 Four Program, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Graduate School, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- BK21 Four Program, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Graduate School, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- BK21 Four Program, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Graduate School, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- BK21 Four Program, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Graduate School, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- BK21 Four Program, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Clinical Omics Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41405, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 Four Program, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- Clinical Omics Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41405, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pathology, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu 41404, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 Four Program, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- Clinical Omics Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41405, Republic of Korea
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu 41404, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Graduate School, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- BK21 Four Program, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
- Clinical Omics Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41405, Republic of Korea
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41944, Republic of Korea
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Valle-Mendiola A, Gutiérrez-Hoya A, Soto-Cruz I. JAK/STAT Signaling and Cervical Cancer: From the Cell Surface to the Nucleus. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1141. [PMID: 37372319 DOI: 10.3390/genes14061141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) signaling pathway constitutes a rapid signaling module from the cell surface to the nucleus, and activates different cellular responses, such as proliferation, survival, migration, invasion, and inflammation. When the JAK/STAT pathway is altered, it contributes to cancer progression and metastasis. STAT proteins play a central role in developing cervical cancer, and inhibiting the JAK/STAT signaling may be necessary to induce tumor cell death. Several cancers show continuous activation of different STATs, including cervical cancer. The constitutive activation of STAT proteins is associated with a poor prognosis and overall survival. The human papillomavirus (HPV) oncoproteins E6 and E7 play an essential role in cervical cancer progression, and they activate the JAK/STAT pathway and other signals that induce proliferation, survival, and migration of cancer cells. Moreover, there is a crosstalk between the JAK/STAT signaling cascade with other signaling pathways, where a plethora of different proteins activate to induce gene transcription and cell responses that contribute to tumor growth. Therefore, inhibition of the JAK/STAT pathway shows promise as a new target in cancer treatment. In this review, we discuss the role of the JAK/STAT pathway components and the role of the HPV oncoproteins associated with cellular malignancy through the JAK/STAT proteins and other signaling pathways to induce tumor growth.
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- Arturo Valle-Mendiola
- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Cell Differentiation and Cancer Research Unit, FES Zaragoza, National University of Mexico, Batalla 5 de Mayo s/n, Colonia Ejército de Oriente, Mexico City 09230, Mexico
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Cell Differentiation and Cancer Research Unit, FES Zaragoza, National University of Mexico, Batalla 5 de Mayo s/n, Colonia Ejército de Oriente, Mexico City 09230, Mexico
- Cátedra CONACYT, FES Zaragoza, National University of Mexico, Mexico City 09230, Mexico
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- Molecular Oncology Laboratory, Cell Differentiation and Cancer Research Unit, FES Zaragoza, National University of Mexico, Batalla 5 de Mayo s/n, Colonia Ejército de Oriente, Mexico City 09230, Mexico
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Fan R, Xu L, Cui B, Li D, Sun X, Qi Y, Rao J, Wang K, Wang C, Zhao K, Zhao Y, Dai J, Chen W, Shen H, Liu Y, Yu D. Genomic Characterization Revealed PM 2.5-Associated Mutational Signatures in Lung Cancer Including Activation of APOBEC3B. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:6854-6864. [PMID: 37071573 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c08092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure causes DNA mutations and abnormal gene expression leading to lung cancer, but the detailed mechanisms remain unknown. Here, analysis of genomic and transcriptomic changes upon a PM2.5 exposure-induced human bronchial epithelial cell-based malignant transformed cell model in vitro showed that PM2.5 exposure led to APOBEC mutational signatures and transcriptional activation of APOBEC3B along with other potential oncogenes. Moreover, by analyzing mutational profiles of 1117 non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) from patients across four different geographic regions, we observed a significantly higher prevalence of APOBEC mutational signatures in non-smoking NSCLCs than smoking in the Chinese cohorts, but this difference was not observed in TCGA or Singapore cohorts. We further validated this association by showing that the PM2.5 exposure-induced transcriptional pattern was significantly enriched in Chinese NSCLC patients compared with other geographic regions. Finally, our results showed that PM2.5 exposure activated the DNA damage repair pathway. Overall, here we report a previously uncharacterized association between PM2.5 and APOBEC activation, revealing a potential molecular mechanism of PM2.5 exposure and lung cancer.
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- Rongrong Fan
- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Pediatric Translational Medicine Institute, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Pediatric Translational Medicine Institute, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
- Department of Bioinformatics, School of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
- Department of Bioinformatics, School of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Center for Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
- Jiangsu Key Lab of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine and China International Cooperation Center for Environment and Human Health, Genomic Science and Precision Medicine Institute, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Pediatric Translational Medicine Institute, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
- Key Laboratory of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Ministry of Health, Department of Hematology & Oncology, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200127, China
- Fujian Children's Hospital, Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Fuzhou 350000, China
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- School of Public Health, Qingdao University, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China
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Wani TA, Zargar S, Alkahtani HM, Altwaijry N, Al-Rasheed LS. Anticancer Potential of Sulfonamide Moieties via In-Vitro and In-Silico Approaches: Comparative Investigations for Future Drug Development. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24097953. [PMID: 37175658 PMCID: PMC10178775 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24097953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Several kinds of anticancer drugs are presently commercially accessible, but low efficacy, solubility, and toxicity have reduced the overall therapeutic indices. Thus, the search for promising anticancer drugs continues. The interactions of numerous essential anticancer drugs with DNA are crucial to their biological functions. Here, the anticancer effects of N-ethyl toluene-4-sulphonamide (8a) and 2,5-Dichlorothiophene-3-sulphonamide (8b) on cell lines from breast and cervical cancer were investigated. The study also compared how these substances interacted with the hearing sperm DNA. The most promising anticancer drug was identified as 2,5-Dichlorothiophene-3-sulfonamide (8b), which showed GI50 of 7.2 ± 1.12 µM, 4.62 ± 0.13 µM and 7.13 ± 0.13 µM against HeLa, MDA-MB231 and MCF-7 cells, respectively. Moreover, it also exhibited significant electrostatic and non-electrostatic contributions to the binding free energy. The work utilized computational techniques, such as molecular docking and molecular dynamic (MD) simulations, to demonstrate the strong cytotoxicity of 2,5-Dichlorothiophene-3-sulfamide (8b) in comparison to standard Doxorubicin and cisplatin, respectively. Molecular docking experiments provided additional support for a role for the minor groove in the binding of the 2,5-Dichlorothiophene-3-sulfamide (8b)-DNA complex. The molecular docking studies and MD simulation showed that both compounds revealed comparable inhibitory potential against standard Doxorubicin and cisplatin. This study has the potential to lead to the discovery of new bioactive compounds for use in cancer treatment, including metallic and non-metallic derivatives of 2,5-Dichlorothiophene-3-sulfonamide (8b). It also emphasizes the worth of computational approaches in the development of new drugs and lays the groundwork for future research.
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- Tanveer A Wani
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 22452, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Lin JP, Huang MH, Sun ZT, Chen L, Lei YH, Huang YQ, Qi M, Fan SR, Chen SG, Chung CW, Chan MC, Liu JS, Hu M, Chen MF, Ye WC, Chen YY, Deng LJ. Periplocin inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma progression and reduces the recruitment of MDSCs through AKT/NF-κB pathway. Life Sci 2023; 324:121715. [PMID: 37100377 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121715] [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: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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AIMS We aimed to evaluate the effect of periplocin on inhibiting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and further determine its mechanisms. MAIN METHODS Cytotoxic activity of periplocin against HCC cells was tested by CCK-8 and colony formation assays. The antitumor effects of periplocin were evaluated in human HCC SK-HEP-1 xenograft and murine HCC Hepa 1-6 allograft mouse models. Flow cytometry was used to measure cell cycle distribution, apopotosis, and the number of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs). Hoechst 33258 dye was applied to observe the nuclear morphology. Network pharmacology was performed to predict possible signaling pathways. Drug affinity responsive target stability assay (DARTS) was used to evaluate AKT binding of periplocin. Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence were used to examine the protein expression levels. KEY FINDING Periplocin inhibited cell viability with IC50 values from 50 nM to 300 nM in human HCC cells. Periplocin disrupted cell cycle distribution and promoted cell apoptosis. Moreover, AKT was predicted as the target of periplocin by network pharmacology, which was confirmed by that AKT/NF-κB signaling was inhibited in periplocin-treated HCC cells. Periplocin also inhibited the expression of CXCL1 and CXCL3, leading to decreased accumulation of MDSCs in HCC tumors. SIGNIFICANCE These findings reveal the function of periplocin in inhibiting HCC progression by G2/M arrest, apoptosis and suppression of MDSCs accumulation through blockade of the AKT/NF-κB pathway. Our study further suggests that periplocin has the potential to be developed as an effective therapeutic agent for HCC.
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- Jia-Peng Lin
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Research Center of Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy, Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Shenzhen Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, PR China
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- Shenzhen Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China; Department of Pharmacy, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutics, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Jinan University First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Affiliated Jiangmen TCM Hospital of Jinan University, Jiangmen, PR China.
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Pharmacodynamic Constituents of Traditional Chinese Medicine and New Drugs Research, Jinan University, Guangzhou, PR China.
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Yuan Q, Su K, Li S, Long X, Liu L, Sun J, Yuan X, Yang M, Tian R, Zhang W, Deng Z, Li Q, Ke C, He Y, Cheng C, Yuan J, Wen Z, Zhou W, Yuan Z. Selective CDK9 knockdown sensitizes TRAIL response by suppression of antiapoptotic factors and NF-kappaB pathway. Apoptosis 2023:10.1007/s10495-023-01842-4. [PMID: 37060507 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-023-01842-4] [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] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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The aberrantly up-regulated CDK9 can be targeted for cancer therapy. The CDK inhibitor dinaciclib (Dina) has been found to drastically sensitizes cancer response to TRAIL-expressing extracellular vesicle (EV-T). However, the low selectivity of Dina has limited its application for cancer. We propose that CDK9-targeted siRNA (siCDK9) may be a good alternative to Dina. The siCDK9 molecules were encapsulated into EV-Ts to prepare a complexed nanodrug (siEV-T). It was shown to efficiently suppress CDK9 expression and overcome TRAIL resistance to induce strikingly augmented apoptosis in lung cancer both in vitro and in vivo, with a mechanism related to suppression of both anti-apoptotic factors and nuclear factor-kappa B pathway. Therefore, siEV-T potentially constitutes a novel, highly effective and safe therapy for cancers.
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- Qian Yuan
- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China
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- Jinhang Bio-Science and Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Guangzhou, 510630, People's Republic of China
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- Jinhang Bio-Science and Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Guangzhou, 510630, People's Republic of China
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- Jinhang Bio-Science and Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Guangzhou, 510630, People's Republic of China
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- Jinhang Bio-Science and Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Guangzhou, 510630, People's Republic of China
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, People's Republic of China.
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Nicolò S, Antonelli A, Tanturli M, Baccani I, Bonaiuto C, Castronovo G, Rossolini GM, Mattiuz G, Torcia MG. Bacterial Species from Vaginal Microbiota Differently Affect the Production of the E6 and E7 Oncoproteins and of p53 and p-Rb Oncosuppressors in HPV16-Infected Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24087173. [PMID: 37108333 PMCID: PMC10138431 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24087173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Vaginal dysbiosis is characterized by a decrease in the relative abundance of Lactobacillus species in favor of other species. This condition facilitates infections by sexually transmitted pathogens including high risk (HR)-human papilloma viruses (HPVs) involved in the development of cervical cancer. Some vaginal dysbiosis bacteria contribute to the neoplastic progression by inducing chronic inflammation and directly activating molecular pathways involved in carcinogenesis. In this study, SiHa cells, an HPV-16-transformed epithelial cell line, were exposed to different representative vaginal microbial communities. The expression of the HPV oncogenes E6 and E7 and the production of relative oncoproteins was evaluated. The results showed that Lactobacillus crispatus and Lactobacillus gasseri modulated the basal expression of the E6 and E7 genes of SiHa cells and the production of the E6 and E7 oncoproteins. Vaginal dysbiosis bacteria had contrasting effects on E6/E7 gene expression and protein production. The expression of the E6 and E7 genes and the production of the relative oncoproteins was increased by strains of Gardnerella vaginalis and, to a lesser extent, by Megasphaera micronuciformis. In contrast, Prevotella bivia decreased the expression of oncogenes and the production of the E7 protein. A decreased amount of p53 and pRb was found in the cultures of SiHa cells with M. micronuciformis, and accordingly, in the same cultures, a higher percentage of cells progressed to the S-phase of the cell cycle compared to the untreated or Lactobacillus-stimulated cultures. These data confirm that L. crispatus represents the most protective component of the vaginal microbiota against neoplastic progression of HR-HPV infected cells, while M. micronuciformis and, to a lesser extent, G. vaginalis may directly interfere in the oncogenic process, inducing or maintaining the production of viral oncoproteins.
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- Sabrina Nicolò
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
- Clinical Microbiology and Virology Unit, Careggi University Hospital, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
- Clinical Microbiology and Virology Unit, Careggi University Hospital, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
- Clinical Microbiology and Virology Unit, Careggi University Hospital, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
- Clinical Microbiology and Virology Unit, Careggi University Hospital, 50139 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy
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Zhang D, Liu B, Hu L, Yu J, Cheng S, Ahmad M, Xu BX, Luo H. A novel L-phenylalanine dipeptide inhibits prostate cancer cell proliferation by targeting TNFSF9. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 160:114360. [PMID: 36804121 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114360] [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: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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In the present study, a series of novel L-phenylalanine dipeptides were designed and synthesized by a multi-step sequence of reactions, including carbodiimide-mediated condensation, hydrolysis, mixed anhydride condensation, and nucleophilic substitution. Among them, compound 7c exhibited potent antitumor activity against prostate cancer cell PC3 in vitro and in vivo via inducing apoptosis. We investigated the significantly differentially expressed proteins in the cells caused by the compound 7c to unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation of PCa cell growth, which indicated that 7c mainly regulated the protein expression of apoptosis-related transcription factors, including c-Jun, IL6, LAMB3, OSMR, STC1, OLR1, SDC4 and PLAU; and 7c also regulated the protein expression of inflammatory cytokines including IL6, CXCL8, TNFSF9, TNFRSF12A and OSMR, and the phosphorylation levels of RelA. The action target confirmed that TNFSF9 protein is the critical binding target of 7c. These findings suggested that 7c could regulate the apoptosis and inflammatory response related signaling pathways for the inhibition of the proliferation of PC3 cells, implying that 7c could be considered a promising therapeutic candidate for PCa therapy.
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- Di Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; College of pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; Zhijin County People's Hospital, Bijie, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; College of pharmacy, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Science, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Science, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Science, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Science, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Science, Guiyang, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Functions and Applications of Medicinal Plants, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang, China; The Key Laboratory of Chemistry for Natural Products of Guizhou Province and Chinese Academy of Science, Guiyang, China.
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Urbiola-Salvador V, Lima de Souza S, Grešner P, Qureshi T, Chen Z. Plasma Proteomics Unveil Novel Immune Signatures and Biomarkers upon SARS-CoV-2 Infection. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076276. [PMID: 37047248 PMCID: PMC10093853 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Several elements have an impact on COVID-19, including comorbidities, age and sex. To determine the protein profile changes in peripheral blood caused by a SARS-CoV-2 infection, a proximity extension assay was used to quantify 1387 proteins in plasma samples among 28 Finnish patients with COVID-19 with and without comorbidities and their controls. Key immune signatures, including CD4 and CD28, were changed in patients with comorbidities. Importantly, several unreported elevated proteins in patients with COVID-19, such as RBP2 and BST2, which show anti-microbial activity, along with proteins involved in extracellular matrix remodeling, including MATN2 and COL6A3, were identified. RNF41 was downregulated in patients compared to healthy controls. Our study demonstrates that SARS-CoV-2 infection causes distinct plasma protein changes in the presence of comorbidities despite the interpatient heterogeneity, and several novel potential biomarkers associated with a SARS-CoV-2 infection alone and in the presence of comorbidities were identified. Protein changes linked to the generation of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies, long-term effects and potential association with post-COVID-19 condition were revealed. Further study to characterize the identified plasma protein changes from larger cohorts with more diverse ethnicities of patients with COVID-19 combined with functional studies will facilitate the identification of novel diagnostic, prognostic biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets for patients with COVID-19.
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- Víctor Urbiola-Salvador
- Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology of University of Gdańsk and Medical University of Gdańsk, University of Gdańsk, 80-307 Gdańsk, Pomerania, Poland
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- Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu, 90220 Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland
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- Department of Translational Oncology, Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology of University of Gdańsk and Medical University of Gdańsk, Medical University of Gdańsk, 80-211 Gdańsk, Pomerania, Poland
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- Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu, 90220 Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland
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- Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu, 90220 Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland
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Li J, Li L, Mahesutihan G, Meng J, Chen Y, Lv J. Identification of STAT5B as a biomarker associated with prognosis and immune infiltration in breast cancer. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e32972. [PMID: 36862902 PMCID: PMC9981440 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Breast invasive cancer (BRCA) is the most common malignancy and the second leading cause of malignancy death among women. Signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT) family played a vital role in regulating certain biological processes and could serve as biomarkers for many diseases or cancers. METHODS The expression, prognostic value, and clinical functions of STAT family in BRCA were evaluated with several bioinformatics web portals. RESULTS The expression of STAT5A/5B were downregulated in BRCA in subgroup analyses based on race, age, gender, race, subclasses, tumor histology, menopause status, nodal metastasis status, and TP53 mutation. BRCA patients with high STAT5B expression had a better overall survival, relapse free survival, MDFS and post progression survival. STAT5B expression level can impact the prognosis in BRCA patients with positive PR status, negative Her2 status and wild type TP53. Moreover, STAT5B was positively correlated with immune cell infiltration and the level of immune biomarkers. Drug sensitivity revealed that low STAT5B expression was resistant to the many small molecules or drugs. Functional enrichment analysis revealed that STAT5B was involved in adaptive immune response, translational initiation, JAK-STAT signaling pathway, Ribosome, NF-kappa B signaling pathway and Cell adhesion molecules. CONCLUSIONS STAT5B was a biomarker associated with prognosis and immune infiltration in breast cancer.
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- Jiaying Li
- Department of Pharmacy, Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Changji, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Party and government, Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Changji, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Changji, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Oncology, Branch of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Changji, Xinjiang, China
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- Department of Information, Changji People’s Hospital, Changji, Xinjiang, China
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- Forevergen Biosciences Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- * Correspondence: Jingsen Lv, Forevergen Biosciences Center, No.6 Helix 3rd Road, Guangzhou International Biological Island, Huangpu District, Guangzhou 510000, Guangdong, China (e-mail: )
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Role of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and survivin in enhancing radiosensitivity of breast cancer. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH AND APPLIED SCIENCES 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jrras.2023.100530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Andalib KMS, Rahman MH, Habib A. Bioinformatics and cheminformatics approaches to identify pathways, molecular mechanisms and drug substances related to genetic basis of cervical cancer. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:14232-14247. [PMID: 36852684 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2179542] [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: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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Cervical cancer (CC) is a global threat to women and our knowledge is frighteningly little about its underlying genomic contributors. Our research aimed to understand the underlying molecular and genetic mechanisms of CC by integrating bioinformatics and network-based study. Transcriptomic analyses of three microarray datasets identified 218 common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) within control samples and CC specimens. KEGG pathway analysis revealed pathways in cell cycle, drug metabolism, DNA replication and the significant GO terms were cornification, proteolysis, cell division and DNA replication. Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis identified 20 hub genes and survival analyses validated CDC45, MCM2, PCNA and TOP2A as CC biomarkers. Subsequently, 10 transcriptional factors (TFs) and 10 post-transcriptional regulators were detected through TFs-DEGs and miRNAs-DEGs regulatory network assessment. Finally, the CC biomarkers were subjected to a drug-gene relationship analysis to find the best target inhibitors. Standard cheminformatics method including in silico ADMET and molecular docking study substantiated PD0325901 and Selumetinib as the most potent candidate-drug for CC treatment. Overall, this meticulous study holds promises for further in vitro and in vivo research on CC diagnosis, prognosis and therapies. Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- K M Salim Andalib
- Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
- Center for Advanced Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligent Research, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh
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- Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
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Rokos T, Pribulova T, Kozubik E, Biringer K, Holubekova V, Kudela E. Exploring the Bioactive Mycocompounds (Fungal Compounds) of Selected Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Potentials against HPV Infection and Associated Cancer in Humans. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:244. [PMID: 36676192 PMCID: PMC9861011 DOI: 10.3390/life13010244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Medicinal mushrooms have been used as a medicinal tool for many centuries and, nowadays, are used in the prevention and therapy of various diseases, including as an adjunct to cancer treatment. It is estimated that 14-16% of global cancer cases are caused by infectious events; one well-known infectious agent that leads to cancer is the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is responsible for more than 99.7% of cervical cancer cases and also may play a role in vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, rectal, and oropharyngeal carcinogenesis. Coriolus versicolor, a basidiomycetes class mushroom, consists of glycoproteins called polysaccharide-K (PSK) and polysaccharopeptide (PSP), which are mainly responsible for its effectiveness in the fight against a variety of cancers. Its beneficial effect lies in its ability to arrest different phases of the cell cycle, immunomodulation or induction of apoptosis. Coriolus versicolor extractcan reduces BCL-2 expression or increases the expression of p53 tumour suppressor genes in breast tumour cell lines. Inhibition of proliferation was also demonstrated with HeLa cells, while cervical cytology abnormalities improved in patients who locally applied Coriolus versicolor-based vaginal gel. Coriolus versicolor extract itself, and also its combination with another medicinal mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, leads to improved HPV clearance in HPV cervical or oral-positive patients. Medicinal mushrooms can also increase the effectiveness of vaccination. This review considers the use of medicinal mushrooms as a suitable adjunct to the treatment of many cancers or precanceroses, including those caused by the HPV virus.
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- Tomas Rokos
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 4A, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 4A, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 4A, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 4A, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Molecular Oncology and Diagnostics, Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 4C, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mala Hora 4A, 036 01 Martin, Slovakia
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Suhail M, Rehan M, Tarique M, Tabrez S, Husain A, Zughaibi TA. Targeting a transcription factor NF-κB by green tea catechins using in silico and in vitro studies in pancreatic cancer. Front Nutr 2023; 9:1078642. [PMID: 36712528 PMCID: PMC9874859 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1078642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Pancreatic cancer remains a lethal disease and a major public health problem globally. Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) has been identified as a therapeutic target in several cancers and plays an important role in inflammatory responses. Many phytochemicals, including catechins, have been reported in the scientific literature with efficient anticancer potential and minimal side effects. This study aims to gain insights into the inhibitory mechanism of catechin derivatives epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) using in silico and in vitro studies especially considering NF-κB targeting. We explored the binding pose, interacting residues and molecular interactions for catechin derivatives with NF-κB. Docking analysis showed that the catechin derivatives acted as covalent inhibitors with the p65 subunit of NF-κB and interacted with other residues through non-bonding interactions and hydrogen bonds. Further, we validated the effect of EGCG on NF-κB activity in pancreatic cancer cell lines MIAPaCa-2 and SU 86.86. Our in vitro data showed EGCG effectively reduced cell growth and proliferation, induced apoptosis, and inhibited NF-κB activity in the studied cell lines. In addition, EGCG repressed the expression of NF-κB target genes including MMP9, MMP2, cMyc, and BCL-2. Thus, targeting NF-κB with EGCG could be a potential therapeutic alternative for pancreatic cancer treatment.
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- Mohd Suhail
- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,*Correspondence: Mohd Suhail ✉
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Child Health, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, United States
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Innovation and Incubation Centre for Entrepreneurship (IICE), IISER Bhopal, Bhopal, India
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- King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Anticancer Effect of Pomegranate Peel Polyphenols against Cervical Cancer. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12010127. [PMID: 36670990 PMCID: PMC9854619 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12010127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Polyphenols are a broad group of bioactive phytochemicals with powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antiviral activities. Numerous studies have demonstrated that polyphenol extracts obtained from natural sources can be used for the prevention and treatment of cancer. Pomegranate peel extract is an excellent source of polyphenols, such as punicalagin, punicalin, ellagic acid, and caffeic acid, among others. These phenolic compounds have antineoplastic activity in in vitro models of cervical cancer through the regulation of cellular redox balance, induction of apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and modulation of different signaling pathways. The current review summarizes recent data from scientific reports that address the anticancer activity of the predominant polyphenol compounds present in PPE and their different mechanisms of action in cervical cancer models.
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Govahi A, Zahmatkesh N, Pourbagherian O, Khas NM, Salamzadeh T, Mehr HM, Babaei E, Hajivalili M. Antitumor Effects of Curcumin on Cervical Cancer with the Focus on Molecular Mechanisms: An Exegesis. Curr Pharm Des 2023; 29:3385-3399. [PMID: 38099527 DOI: 10.2174/0113816128279330231129180250] [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: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Cervical cancer is one of the most prevalent malignancies among females and is correlated with a significant fatality rate. Chemotherapy is the most common treatment for cervical cancer; however, it has a low success rate due to significant side effects and the incidence of chemo-resistance. Curcumin, a polyphenolic natural compound derived from turmeric, acts as an antioxidant by diffusing across cell membranes into the endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, and nucleus, where it performs its effects. As a result, it's been promoted as a chemo-preventive, anti-metastatic, and anti-angiogenic agent. As a consequence, the main goal of the present review was to gather research information that looked at the link between curcumin and its derivatives against cervical cancer.
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- Ali Govahi
- Department of Medical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Genetic, Faculty of Medical and Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan Branch, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, Faulty of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Genetic, Faculty of Medical and Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan Branch, Zanjan, Iran
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- School of Basic Sciences, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Biology, School of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, Behbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences, Behbahan, Iran
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Liu F, Xu J, Yang R, Liu S, Hu S, Yan M, Han F. New light on treatment of cervical cancer: Chinese medicine monomers can be effective for cervical cancer by inhibiting the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 157:114084. [PMID: 36481407 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.114084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Cervical cancer (CC), as the most common malignant tumor of the female reproductive system, is infamous for its high morbidity and mortality rates. Its development and metastasis are intricate because numerous signaling pathways are involved. Since the cancer and the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway are closely intertwined, direct inhibition of either the PI3K/Akt pathway or its target genes and molecules may be remarkably constructive for treatment. Albeit remarkable advances in the treatment of CC, existing common anti-cancer medications are not without problems. These problems include myelotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, genotoxicity, and vasospasm, which are the most common and well-recognized toxicities associated with these medications. Therefore, it is necessary and urgent to develop novel, potent, secure, and more reasonably priced anticancer medications that are void of the above problems. Against this backdrop, Chinese medicine monomers have received more attention in recent years owing to their safety, low toxicity, few side effects, and anti-tumor properties. By regulating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, Chinese medicine monomers are effective not only in inhibiting CC growth, proliferation, apoptosis, invasion, migration, and reversing drug resistance but also in a variety of targets. Most previous earlier studies focused on the use of a single traditional Chinese medicine monomer to treat CC by regulating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway rather than a combination of several such monomers. More importantly, to our knowledge, there has hardly been any study providing an exhaustive and comprehensive review of all the Chinese medicine monomers at CC. In response to this scarcity, we attempt in this paper to provide a comprehensive review of all the literature to date on traditional Chinese medicine monomers at cervical cancer, highlight the mechanisms and future prospects for their use in the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer.
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- Fangyuan Liu
- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Xi'an Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an 710021, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China.
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A preliminary analysis of prognostic genes in advanced laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma patients with postoperative radiotherapy. Pathol Res Pract 2023; 241:154229. [PMID: 36509010 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2022.154229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Advanced laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) has a high mortality rate, and the prognosis is poor. However, the underlying molecular biological mechanisms bringing about the development and progression of advanced LSCC are not entirely clarified. This study aimed to find out the potential biomarkers to predict the prognosis in advanced LSCC patients who had undergone postoperative radiotherapy alone. The next-generation sequencing of RNA was performed to detect the mRNAs expression profiling in 10 advanced LSCC samples, comprised of 5 samples from LSCC patients with favorable outcome and 5 samples from paired patients with poor outcome. Then bioinformatics analysis including Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway were used to find out functional core genes that were significantly different between the two groups. 1630 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were confirmed to have significant differences between the two groups. 53 GO terms and 19 pathways which were closely related to the DEGs were identified. Finally, 52 intersection DEGs which were both related to the top three GO terms and pathways were identified. The expression of several core genes was confirmed with RT-qPCR in tissues from another 75 patients. RT-qPCR confirmed that the genes of c-JUN, LYN, PIK3R2, and TNFAIP3 were significantly differentially expressed between the two groups, which was in accordance with the RNA sequencing data. The DEGs identified above may be potential prognostic markers for advanced LSCC patients with postoperative radiotherapy, and may provide essential guidance for following-up.
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Akbarpour Arsanjani A, Abuei H, Behzad-Behbahani A, Bagheri Z, Arabsolghar R, Farhadi A. Activating transcription factor 3 inhibits NF‑κB p65 signaling pathway and mediates apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in cervical cancer cells. Infect Agent Cancer 2022; 17:62. [PMID: 36522783 PMCID: PMC9753250 DOI: 10.1186/s13027-022-00475-7] [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: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND As a novel tumor suppressor mediator, activating transcription factor 3 (ATF3) has recently aroused an interest in its possible therapeutic applications in various cancers. In this study, we evaluated the effect of ATF3 overexpression on the cellular level of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) in human papillomavirus (HPV)-infected Ca Ski cells. Further, we examined whether ATF3 could mediate cell cycle arrest and alter the apoptosis level of Ca Ski cells. METHODS The biological behavior of Ca Ski cells was evaluated prior and subsequent to the overexpression of ATF3 by MTT assay, fluorescence microscopy, cell cycle and annexin V/PI flow cytometric analysis. The effect of ectopic ATF3 expression on the cellular level of NF-κB in HPV-positive cells was evaluated by western blotting assay. RESULTS The overexpression of ATF3 in Ca Ski cells led to significant apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in the G1 phase. Western blotting assay revealed a discernible reduction of NF-κB p65 level in cervical cancer cells. CONCLUSION ATF3 acts as a tumor suppressor factor in HPV16-infected Ca Ski cells and exerts anti-cancer effects on HPV16-related cervical cancer cells potentially by hindering cell growth and inducing cell cycle arrest through the down-regulation of NF-κB. Our results suggest that ATF3 induction or NF-κB suppression may be useful targets for HPV16-related cervical cancer prevention and treatment.
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- Amirhossein Akbarpour Arsanjani
- grid.412571.40000 0000 8819 4698Division of Medical Biotechnology, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- grid.412571.40000 0000 8819 4698Division of Medical Biotechnology, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- grid.412571.40000 0000 8819 4698Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- grid.412571.40000 0000 8819 4698Division of Medical Biotechnology, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- grid.412571.40000 0000 8819 4698Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- grid.412571.40000 0000 8819 4698Division of Medical Biotechnology, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran ,grid.412571.40000 0000 8819 4698Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences and Technology Research Center, School of Paramedical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Resveratrol against Cervical Cancer: Evidence from In Vitro and In Vivo Studies. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14245273. [PMID: 36558430 PMCID: PMC9787601 DOI: 10.3390/nu14245273] [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: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Cervical cancer affects many women worldwide, with more than 500,000 cases diagnosed and approximately 300,000 deaths each year. Resveratrol is a natural substance of the class of phytoalexins with a basic structure of stilbenes and has recently drawn scientific attention due to its anticancer properties. The purpose of this review is to examine the effectiveness of resveratrol against cervical cancer. All available in vitro and in vivo studies on cervical cancer were critically reviewed. Many studies utilizing cervical cancer cells in culture reported a reduction in proliferation, cell cycle arrest, and induction of apoptosis. Apart from apoptosis, induction of autophagy was seen in some studies. Importantly, many studies have shown a reduction in the HPV oncoproteins E6 and E7 and increased levels of the tumor suppressor p53 with resveratrol treatment. A few studies examined the effects of resveratrol administration in mice ectopic-xenografted with cervical cancer cells showing reduced tumor volume and weight. Overall, the scientific data show that resveratrol has the ability to target/inhibit certain signaling molecules (EGFR, VEGFR, PKC, JNK, ERK, NF-kB, and STAT3) involved in cervical cancer cell proliferation and survival. Further in vivo experiments and clinical studies are required to better understand the potential of resveratrol against cervical cancer.
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Insights into the Relationship between Pentraxin-3 and Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232315302. [PMID: 36499628 PMCID: PMC9739619 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232315302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Although cancer can be cured if detected early and treated effectively, it is still a leading cause of death worldwide. Tumor development can be limited by an appropiate immune response, but it can be promoted by chronic extensive inflammation through metabolic dysregulation and angiogenesis. In the past decade, numerous efforts have been made in order to identify novel candidates with predictive values in cancer diagnostics. In line with this, researchers have investigated the involvement of pentraxin-3 (PTX-3) in cellular proliferation and immune escape in various types of cancers, although it has not been clearly elucidated. PTX-3 is a member of the long pentraxin subfamily which plays an important role in regulating inflammation, innate immunity response, angiogenesis, and tissue remodeling. Increased synthesis of inflammatory biomarkers and activation of different cellular mechanisms can induce PTX-3 expression in various types of cells (neutrophils, monocytes, lymphocytes, myeloid dendritic cells, fibroblasts, and epithelial cells). PTX-3 has both pro- and anti-tumor functions, thus dual functions in oncogenesis. This review elucidates the potential usefulness of PTX-3 as a serum biomarker in cancer. While future investigations are needed, PTX-3 is emerging as a promising tool for cancer's diagnosis and prognosis, and also treatment monitoring.
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Wang S, Pu J, Li X, Yan Z, Li C, Zheng Y, Luo Z, Cui L. UBE2W Improves the Experimental Colitis by Inhibiting the NF-κB Signaling Pathway. Dig Dis Sci 2022; 67:5529-5539. [PMID: 35314916 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-022-07453-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND The NF-κB signaling cascade regulates immune response and is often dysregulated in tumor development. UBE2W is a novel type I ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme (E2) whose biological function is still unclear. AIMS This study was designed to investigate whether UBE2W regulates NF-κB signaling pathway and is involved in the progression of experimental colitis. METHODS At the cellular level, the effect of UBE2W on NF-κB transcriptional activity was measured using a dual-luciferase reporter assay. The influence of UBE2W on NF-κB pathway activation and the entry of p65 into the nucleus were determined by Western blot and immunofluorescence analyses, respectively. Moreover, the colitis model was established by administering 2.5% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)/water to UBE2W overexpression, UBE2W-knockdown and control mice. Body weight, stool consistency, colon length and clinical severity were examined. Expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and phosphorylation of p65 and IκB in the colon tissue were measured by qRT-PCR and Western blot, respectively. RESULTS UBE2W inhibited TNFα-induced NF-κB transcription activity, attenuated IκB and p65 phosphorylation, downregulated TNFα and IL-8 expression and blocked the entry of p65 into the nucleus. In the DSS-induced colitis model, UBE2W-knockdown mice had increased weight loss, more serious diarrhea and mucosal injures compared with the control mice. Moreover, phosphorylation of IκB and p65 and the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators such as TNFα, IL-6 were significantly increased in UBE2W knockdown mice. However, these changes were completely reversed in UBE2W overexpression mice. CONCLUSIONS The overexpression of UBE2W ameliorates the severity of DSS-induced colitis, which may be mediated by inhibiting the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators and activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway. These findings provide evidence that UBE2W might have potential therapeutic implications in IBD.
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- Shaoxin Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, 28 Fuxing Road, Beijing, 100853, China.
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A multifunctional key to open a new window on the path to natural resources-lessons from a study on chemical composition and biological capability of Paeonia mascula L. from Turkey. FOOD BIOSCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2022.102194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Musashi-1 and miR-147 Precursor Interaction Mediates Synergistic Oncogenicity Induced by Co-Infection of Two Avian Retroviruses. Cells 2022; 11:cells11203312. [PMID: 36291177 PMCID: PMC9600308 DOI: 10.3390/cells11203312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Synergism between avian leukosis virus subgroup J (ALV-J) and reticuloendotheliosis virus (REV) has been reported frequently in co-infected chicken flocks. Although significant progress has been made in understanding the tumorigenesis mechanisms of ALV and REV, how these two simple oncogenic retroviruses induce synergistic oncogenicity remains unclear. In this study, we found that ALV-J and REV synergistically promoted mutual replication, suppressed cellular senescence, and activated epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in vitro. Mechanistically, structural proteins from ALV-J and REV synergistically activated the expression of Musashi-1(MSI1), which directly targeted pri-miR-147 through its RNA binding site. This inhibited the maturation of miR-147, which relieved the inhibition of NF-κB/KIAA1199/EGFR signaling, thereby suppressing cellular senescence and activating EMT. We revealed a synergistic oncogenicity mechanism induced by ALV-J and REV in vitro. The elucidation of the synergistic oncogenicity of these two simple retroviruses could help in understanding the mechanism of tumorigenesis in ALV-J and REV co-infection and help identify promising molecular targets and key obstacles for the joint control of ALV-J and REV and the development of clinical technologies.
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Zhang J, Hou W, Zuo J, Huang Z, Ding X, Bu X. CXCL2 acts as a prognostic biomarker and associated with immune infiltrates in stomach adenocarcinoma. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31096. [PMID: 36281171 PMCID: PMC9592451 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031096] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND STAD ranked 5th most common in the incidence of malignant tumors and 3rd most common in the death rate of cancer worldwide. CXC chemokines affect the biological progress of various tumors, resulting in therapeutic failure. The role of CXCL2 in STAD was still a mystery. METHODS The expression, prognostic value, and clinical function of CXCL2 were analyzed using several online bioinformatics tools and clinical tissues. RESULTS CXCL2 level was significantly upregulated in STAD tissues. Strong correlation was obtained between CXCL2 level and immune cells as well as immune biomarkers. High CXCL2 expression in STAD was correlated with a favorable prognosis. Further analysis revealed that CXCL2, pTNM stage and age were independent factors affecting the prognosis of STAD patients. A predictive nomogram indicated that the calibration plots for the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year OS rates were predicted relatively well compared with an ideal model in the entire cohort. Validation analysis revealed that CXCL2 expression was upregulated in STAD and high CXCL2 level had a better overall survival. CXCL2 was associated with resistance to numerous drugs or small molecules in STAD. CONCLUSIONS We identified CXCL2 as a novel therapeutic target and associated with immune infiltration in STAD.
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- Jingxin Zhang
- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated People’s Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated People’s Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated People’s Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated People’s Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated People’s Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated People’s Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- *Correspondence: Xuefeng Bu, Department of General Surgery, Affiliated People’s Hospital of Jiangsu University, No 8, Dianli Road, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212001, China (e-mail: )
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Dai W, Gui L, Du H, Li S, Wu R. The association of cervicovaginal Langerhans cells with clearance of human papillomavirus. Front Immunol 2022; 13:918190. [PMID: 36311788 PMCID: PMC9596771 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.918190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Human papillomavirus (HPV) clearance is important in eliminating cervical cancer which contributes to high morbidity and mortality in women. Nevertheless, it remains largely unknown about key players in clearing pre-existing HPV infections. HPV antigens can be detected by the most important cervical antigen-presenting cells (Langerhans cells, LCs), of which the activities can be affected by cervicovaginal microbiota. In this review, we first introduce persistent HPV infections and then describe HPV-suppressed LCs activities, including but not limited to antigen uptake and presentation. Given specific transcriptional profiling of LCs in cervical epithelium, we also discuss the impact of cervicovaginal microbiota on LCs activation as well as the promise of exploring key microbial players in activating LCs and HPV-specific cellular immunity.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wenkui Dai
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shenzhen Peking University-Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Medical Center (PKU-HKUST) Medical Center, Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Technology for Early Diagnosis of Major Gynecologic Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shenzhen Peking University-Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Medical Center (PKU-HKUST) Medical Center, Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Technology for Early Diagnosis of Major Gynecologic Diseases, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shenzhen Peking University-Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Medical Center (PKU-HKUST) Medical Center, Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Technology for Early Diagnosis of Major Gynecologic Diseases, Shenzhen, China
- *Correspondence: Ruifang Wu,
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