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Xu Y, Benedikt J, Ye L. Hyaluronic Acid Interacting Molecules Mediated Crosstalk between Cancer Cells and Microenvironment from Primary Tumour to Distant Metastasis. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:1907. [PMID: 38791985 PMCID: PMC11119954 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16101907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a prominent component of the extracellular matrix, and its interactions with HA-interacting molecules (HAIMs) play a critical role in cancer development and disease progression. This review explores the multifaceted role of HAIMs in the context of cancer, focusing on their influence on disease progression by dissecting relevant cellular and molecular mechanisms in tumour cells and the tumour microenvironment. Cancer progression can be profoundly affected by the interactions between HA and HAIMs. They modulate critical processes such as cell adhesion, migration, invasion, and proliferation. The TME serves as a dynamic platform in which HAIMs contribute to the formation of a unique niche. The resulting changes in HA composition profoundly influence the biophysical properties of the TME. These modifications in the TME, in conjunction with HAIMs, impact angiogenesis, immune cell recruitment, and immune evasion. Therefore, understanding the intricate interplay between HAIMs and HA within the cancer context is essential for developing novel therapeutic strategies. Targeting these interactions offers promising avenues for cancer treatment, as they hold the potential to disrupt critical aspects of disease progression and the TME. Further research in this field is imperative for advancing our knowledge and the treatment of cancer.
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- Yali Xu
- Cardiff China Medical Research Collaborative, Division of Cancer and Genetics, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK;
- School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF24 3AA, UK;
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- Cardiff China Medical Research Collaborative, Division of Cancer and Genetics, Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff CF14 4XN, UK;
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Chen S, Zhang G, Liu Y, Yang C, He Y, Guo Q, Du Y, Gao F. Anchoring of hyaluronan glycocalyx to CD44 reduces sensitivity of HER2-positive gastric cancer cells to trastuzumab. FEBS J 2024; 291:1719-1731. [PMID: 38275079 DOI: 10.1111/febs.17069] [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: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Trastuzumab is widely used in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive gastric cancer (GC) therapy, but ubiquitous resistance limits its clinical application. In this study, we first showed that CD44 antigen is a significant predictor of overall survival for patients with HER2-positive GC. Next, we found that CD44 could be co-immunoprecipitated and co-localized with HER2 on the membrane of GC cells. By analyzing the interaction between CD44 and HER2, we identified that CD44 could upregulate HER2 protein by inhibiting its proteasome degradation. Notably, the overexpression of CD44 could decrease the sensitivity of HER2-positive GC cells to trastuzumab. Further mechanistic study showed that CD44 upregulation could induce its ligand, hyaluronan (HA), to deposit on the cancer cell surface, resulting in covering up the binding sites of trastuzumab to HER2. Removing the HA glycocalyx restored sensitivity of the cells to trastuzumab. Collectively, our findings suggested a role for CD44 in regulating trastuzumab sensitivity and provided novel insights into HER2-targeted therapy.
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- Si Chen
- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
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Zhang Z, Tian X, Lu JY, Boit K, Ablaeva J, Zakusilo FT, Emmrich S, Firsanov D, Rydkina E, Biashad SA, Lu Q, Tyshkovskiy A, Gladyshev VN, Horvath S, Seluanov A, Gorbunova V. Increased hyaluronan by naked mole-rat Has2 improves healthspan in mice. Nature 2023; 621:196-205. [PMID: 37612507 PMCID: PMC10666664 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06463-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Abundant high-molecular-mass hyaluronic acid (HMM-HA) contributes to cancer resistance and possibly to the longevity of the longest-lived rodent-the naked mole-rat1,2. To study whether the benefits of HMM-HA could be transferred to other animal species, we generated a transgenic mouse overexpressing naked mole-rat hyaluronic acid synthase 2 gene (nmrHas2). nmrHas2 mice showed an increase in hyaluronan levels in several tissues, and a lower incidence of spontaneous and induced cancer, extended lifespan and improved healthspan. The transcriptome signature of nmrHas2 mice shifted towards that of longer-lived species. The most notable change observed in nmrHas2 mice was attenuated inflammation across multiple tissues. HMM-HA reduced inflammation through several pathways, including a direct immunoregulatory effect on immune cells, protection from oxidative stress and improved gut barrier function during ageing. These beneficial effects were conferred by HMM-HA and were not specific to the nmrHas2 gene. These findings demonstrate that the longevity mechanism that evolved in the naked mole-rat can be exported to other species, and open new paths for using HMM-HA to improve lifespan and healthspan.
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- Zhihui Zhang
- Department of Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Division of Genetics, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Division of Genetics, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Fielding School of Public Health, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Human Genetics, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA.
- Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
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- Department of Biology, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA.
- Department of Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
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Babula A, Gałuszka-Bulaga A, Węglarczyk K, Siedlar M, Baj-Krzyworzeka M. CD44‑hyaluronan axis plays a role in the interactions between colon cancer‑derived extracellular vesicles and human monocytes. Oncol Lett 2023; 26:413. [PMID: 37600336 PMCID: PMC10436155 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2023.13999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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During tumor progression, monocytes circulating in the blood or infiltrating tissue may be exposed to tumor-derived extracellular vesicles (TEVs). The first stage of such interactions involves binding of TEVs to the surface of monocytes, followed by their internalization. The present study examines the role of CD44 molecules in the interactions between monocytes and EVs derived from colon cancer cell lines (HCT116 and SW1116). The efficiency of the attachment and engulfment of TEVs by monocytes is linked to the number of TEVs and time of exposure/interaction. The two investigated TEVs, TEVsHCT116 and TEVsSW1116, originating from HCT116 and SW1116 cells, respectively, differ in hyaluronan (HA) cargo, which reflects HA secretion by parental cancer cells. HA-rich TEVsHCT116 are internalized more effectively in comparison with HA-low TEVsSW1116. Blocking of CD44 molecules on monocytes by anti-CD44 monoclonal antibody significantly decreased the engulfment of TEVsHCT116 but not that of TEVsSW1116 after 30 min contact, suggesting the involvement of the HA-CD44 axis. The three subsets of monocytes, classical, intermediate and non-classical, characterized by gradual changes in the expression of CD14 and CD16 markers, also differ in the expression of CD44. The highest expression of CD44 molecules was observed in the intermediate monocyte subset. Blocking of CD44 molecules decreased the internalization of HA-rich TEVs in all three subsets, which is associated with CD44 expression level. It was hypothesized that HA carried by TEVs, potentially as a component of the 'corona' coating, may facilitate the interaction between subsets of monocytes and TEVs, which may influence the fate of TEVs (such as the rate of TEVs adhesion and engulfment) and change monocyte activity.
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- Aneta Babula
- Department of Clinical Immunology, Institute of Pediatrics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-663 Kraków, Poland
- Doctoral School of Medical and Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-530 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Institute of Pediatrics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-663 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Institute of Pediatrics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-663 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Institute of Pediatrics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-663 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Institute of Pediatrics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-663 Kraków, Poland
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Li L, Shen X, Mo X, Chen Z, Yu F, Mo X, Song J, Huang G, Liang K, Luo Z, Mao N, Yang J. CEMIP-mediated hyaluronan metabolism facilitates SCLC metastasis by activating TLR2/c-Src/ERK1/2 axis. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA. MOLECULAR CELL RESEARCH 2023; 1870:119451. [PMID: 36931608 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2023.119451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a highly metastatic and recalcitrant malignancy. Metastasis is the major cause of death in patients with SCLC but its mechanism remains poorly understood. An imbalance of hyaluronan catabolism in the extracellular matrix accelerates malignant progression in solid cancers due to the accumulation of low-molecular-weight HA. We previously found that CEMIP, a novel hyaluronidase, may act as a metastatic trigger in SCLC. In the present study, we found that both CEMIP and HA levels were higher in SCLC tissues than in paracancerous tissues from patient specimens and in vivo orthotopic models. Additionally, high expression of CEMIP was associated with lymphatic metastasis in patients with SCLC, and in vitro results showed that CEMIP expression was elevated in SCLC cells relative to human bronchial epithelial cells. Mechanistically, CEMIP facilitates the breakdown of HA and accumulation of LMW-HA. LMW-HA activates its receptor TLR2, and subsequently recruits c-Src to activate ERK1/2 signalling, thereby promoting F-actin rearrangement as well as migration and invasion of SCLC cells. In addition, the in vivo results verified that depletion of CEMIP attenuated HA levels and the expressions of TLR2, c-Src, and phosphorylation of ERK1/2, as well as liver and brain metastasis in SCLC xenografts. Furthermore, the application of the actin filament inhibitor latrunculin A significantly inhibited the liver and brain metastasis of SCLC in vivo. Collectively, our findings reveal the critical role of CEMIP-mediated HA degradation in SCLC metastasis and suggest its translational potential as an attractive target and a novel strategy for SCLC therapy.
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- Li Li
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China; Department of Pharmacology, Guangxi Institute of Chinese Medicine & Pharmaceutical Science, Nanning 530001, Guangxi, PR China; Guangxi Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Quality Standards, Guangxi Institute of Chinese Medicine & Pharmaceutical Science, Nanning 530001, Guangxi, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China; Department of Pharmacology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China; Department of Pharmacy, The First People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning 530022, Guangxi, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China; Department of Pharmacy, The First People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning 530022, Guangxi, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China; Department of Thoracic Tumor Surgery, Guangxi Cancer Hospital and Guangxi Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China; Department of Thoracic Tumor Surgery, Guangxi Cancer Hospital and Guangxi Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning 530021, Guangxi, PR China.
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Targeting LAYN inhibits colorectal cancer metastasis and tumor-associated macrophage infiltration induced by hyaluronan oligosaccharides. Matrix Biol 2023; 117:15-30. [PMID: 36805871 DOI: 10.1016/j.matbio.2023.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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The accumulation of hyaluronan oligosaccharides (oHA) in colorectal cancer (CRC) is closely related to tumor metastasis, but the underlying mechanism remains unclear. In this study, we first described that LAYN, a novel HA receptor, was upregulated in CRC tissue. Aberrant LAYN expression correlated with CRC metastasis and poor prognosis and positively correlated with tumor-associated macrophage (TAM) infiltration and M2 macrophage polarization in the tumor environment. Both in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated that LAYN is activated by oHA and subsequently induces CRC metastasis and macrophage infiltration. Mechanistic studies demonstrated that oHA activates LAYN by binding to the 60-68th amino acid region of the extracellular segment. oHA-induced LAYN activation promoted metastasis and CCL20 secretion through the NF-kB pathway in CRC cells. Furthermore, targeting LAYN using a blocking antibody prevented oHA-mediated tumor metastasis, TAM infiltration and M2 polarization. This study revealed the LAYN activation mechanism and identified a potential target for the treatment of CRC tumor exhibiting high oHA levels.
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Michalczyk M, Humeniuk E, Adamczuk G, Korga-Plewko A. Hyaluronic Acid as a Modern Approach in Anticancer Therapy-Review. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010103. [PMID: 36613567 PMCID: PMC9820514 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a linear polysaccharide and crucial component of the extracellular matrix (ECM), maintaining tissue hydration and tension. Moreover, HA contributes to embryonic development, healing, inflammation, and cancerogenesis. This review summarizes new research on the metabolism and interactions of HA with its binding proteins, known as hyaladherins (CD44, RHAMM), revealing the molecular basis for its distinct biological function in the development of cancer. The presence of HA on the surface of tumor cells is a sign of an adverse prognosis. The involvement of HA in malignancy has been extensively investigated using cancer-free naked mole rats as a model. The HA metabolic components are examined for their potential impact on promoting or inhibiting tumor formation, proliferation, invasion, and metastatic spread. High molecular weight HA is associated with homeostasis and protective action due to its ability to preserve tissue integrity. In contrast, low molecular weight HA indicates a pathological condition in the tissue and plays a role in pro-oncogenic activity. A systematic approach might uncover processes related to cancer growth, establish novel prognostic indicators, and identify potential targets for treatment action.
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Pang B, Wang H, Huang H, Liao L, Wang Y, Wang M, Du G, Kang Z. Enzymatic Production of Low-Molecular-Weight Hyaluronan and Its Oligosaccharides: A Review and Prospects. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2022; 70:14129-14139. [PMID: 36300844 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c05709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a nonsulfated linear glycosaminoglycan with a negative charge. Different from the high-molecular-weight HAs, the low-molecular-weight HAs (LMW-HAs, 4-120 kDa) and hyaluronan oligosaccharides (O-HAs, <4 kDa) exhibit certain unique biological properties, owing to which these have a wide range of applications in the field of medicine. However, the chemical synthesis of high-purity LMW-HAs and O-HAs requires complex procedures, which renders this process difficult to achieve. The degradation of HA is achieved under the catalysis of hyaluronidases. In recent years, various hyaluronidase genes have been identified, and their enzymatic properties have been analyzed. In this context, the present review summarizes the hyaluronidases from different sources, which have been characterized. The review focuses on the crystal structure and the catalytic mechanism underlying the biological properties of hyaluronidases. In addition, the molecular weight distributions and the preparation approaches of the enzymatic products LMW-HAs and O-HAs are described. The general orientation of the research on hyaluronidases was speculated based on the existing literature. Accordingly, the efficient large-scale production of LMW-HAs and O-HAs using the green enzymatic approach was anticipated.
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- Bo Pang
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
- The Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Bloomage Biotechnology Corp., Ltd., 678 Tianchen Avenue, Jinan 250010, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
- The Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
- The Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
- The Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
- The Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
- The Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi 214122, China
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Jahedi H, Ramachandran A, Windsor J, Knowlton N, Blenkiron C, Print CG. Clinically Relevant Biology of Hyaluronic Acid in the Desmoplastic Stroma of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Pancreas 2022; 51:1092-1104. [PMID: 37078930 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000002154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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ABSTRACT Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is notorious for its poor outcome. The presence of a dense desmoplastic stroma is a hallmark of this malignancy, and abundant hyaluronic acid (HA) within this stroma is a common feature of PDAC. At the end of 2019, an HA-targeting drug, after initial promise, failed phase 3 clinical trials in PDAC. This failure in the face of such strong evidence for biological importance forces us to turn back to the research and seek a better understanding of HA biology in PDAC. Therefore, in this review, we reexamine what is known about HA biology, the methods used to detect and quantify HA, and the ability of the biological models in which HA has been investigated to recapitulate an HA-rich desmoplastic tumor stroma. The role of HA in PDAC relies on its complex interplay with a range of HA-associated molecules, which have not been as extensively investigated as HA itself. Therefore, using large genomic data sets, we cataloged the abundance and activity in PDAC of molecules that modulate HA synthesis, degradation, protein interactions, and receptor binding. Based on their association with clinical characteristics and individual patient outcomes, we suggest a small number of HA-associated molecules that warrant further investigation as biomarkers and drug targets.
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- Hossein Jahedi
- From the Departments of Molecular Medicine and Pathology
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Guo Y, Wang M, Zou Y, Jin L, Zhao Z, Liu Q, Wang S, Li J. Mechanisms of chemotherapeutic resistance and the application of targeted nanoparticles for enhanced chemotherapy in colorectal cancer. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:371. [PMID: 35953863 PMCID: PMC9367166 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01586-4] [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: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer is considered one of the major malignancies that threaten the lives and health of people around the world. Patients with CRC are prone to post-operative local recurrence or metastasis, and some patients are advanced at the time of diagnosis and have no chance for complete surgical resection. These factors make chemotherapy an indispensable and important tool in treating CRC. However, the complex composition of the tumor microenvironment and the interaction of cellular and interstitial components constitute a tumor tissue with high cell density, dense extracellular matrix, and high osmotic pressure, inevitably preventing chemotherapeutic drugs from entering and acting on tumor cells. As a result, a novel drug carrier system with targeted nanoparticles has been applied to tumor therapy. It can change the physicochemical properties of drugs, facilitate the crossing of drug molecules through physiological and pathological tissue barriers, and increase the local concentration of nanomedicines at lesion sites. In addition to improving drug efficacy, targeted nanoparticles also reduce side effects, enabling safer and more effective disease diagnosis and treatment and improving bioavailability. In this review, we discuss the mechanisms by which infiltrating cells and other stromal components of the tumor microenvironment comprise barriers to chemotherapy in colorectal cancer. The research and application of targeted nanoparticles in CRC treatment are also classified.
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- Yu Guo
- Department of the General Surgery, Jilin University Second Hospital, Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of the General Surgery, Jilin University Second Hospital, Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of the General Surgery, Jilin University Second Hospital, Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of Radiology, Jilin University Second Hospital, Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of the General Surgery, Jilin University Second Hospital, Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of the General Surgery, Jilin University Second Hospital, Changchun, 130000, China
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- Department of the Dermatology, Jilin University Second Hospital, Changchun, 130000, China.
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- Department of the General Surgery, Jilin University Second Hospital, Changchun, 130000, China.
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Kokoretsis D, Maniaki EK, Kyriakopoulou K, Koutsakis C, Piperigkou Z, Karamanos NK. Hyaluronan as "Agent Smith" in cancer extracellular matrix pathobiology: Regulatory roles in immune response, cancer progression and targeting. IUBMB Life 2022; 74:943-954. [PMID: 35261139 DOI: 10.1002/iub.2608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Extracellular matrix (ECM) critically regulates cancer cell behavior by governing cell signaling and properties. Hyaluronan (HA) acts as a structural and functional ECM component that mediates critical properties of cancer cells in a molecular size-dependent manner. HA fragments secreted by cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) reveal the correlation of HA to CAF-mediated matrix remodeling, a key step for the initiation of metastasis. The main goal of this article is to highlight the vital functions of HA in cancer cell initiation and progression as well as HA-mediated paracrine interactions among cancer and stromal cells. Furthermore, the HA implication in mediating immune responses to cancer progression is also discussed. Novel data on the role of HA in the formation of pre-metastatic niche may contribute towards the improvement of current theranostic approaches that benefit cancer management.
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- Dimitris Kokoretsis
- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiology Research Group, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiology Research Group, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiology Research Group, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiology Research Group, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiology Research Group, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Patras, Greece.,Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH)/Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), Patras, Greece
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- Biochemistry, Biochemical Analysis & Matrix Pathobiology Research Group, Laboratory of Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, Patras, Greece.,Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH)/Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICE-HT), Patras, Greece
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Du Y, Cao M, Liu Y, He Y, Yang C, Zhang G, Fan Y, Gao F. Tumor microenvironment remodeling modulates macrophage phenotype in breast cancer lymphangiogenesis. FASEB J 2022; 36:e22248. [PMID: 35239213 DOI: 10.1096/fj.202101230r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Hyaluronan (HA) is dynamically remodeled in tumor microenvironment (TME) and is reported to be closely related to tumor lymphatic metastasis by inducing lymphangiogenesis. Macrophages are known to be involved in neo-lymphatic vessels formation. However, few studies have investigated the role of HA-mediated TME remodeling on macrophages-dependent lymphangiogenesis. We previously showed that HA could drive macrophages to acquire the M2 phenotype. In this study, we attempt to study the crosstalk between HA in TME and macrophages dependent lymphangiogenesis. First, we found that the abundant assembly of HA in breast cancer tissue was accompanied by increased infiltration of macrophages featured by expressing lymphatic endothelial markers. Then, to further identify the remodeling of HA in regulating macrophage phenotype, we used HA fragments which are usually enriched in TME for this purpose. Our results showed that the reconstructed HA could induce bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) to express markers of lymphatic endothelium and form tube-like structures, suggesting a novel function of HA from TME on macrophages-dependent lymphangiogenesis. Finally, we found that inhibition of the HA-TLR4 pathway could reduce the ability of BMDMs to exhibit lymphatic endothelial phenotype. Our results provide new insight into tumor microenvironment remodeling and macrophages in breast cancer lymphangiogenesis.
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- Yan Du
- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, P.R. China.,Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, P.R. China.,Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, P.R. China.,Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, P.R. China
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Plundrich D, Chikhladze S, Fichtner-Feigl S, Feuerstein R, Briquez PS. Molecular Mechanisms of Tumor Immunomodulation in the Microenvironment of Colorectal Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:2782. [PMID: 35269922 PMCID: PMC8910988 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23052782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer remains one of the most important health challenges in our society. The development of cancer immunotherapies has fostered the need to better understand the anti-tumor immune mechanisms at play in the tumor microenvironment and the strategies by which the tumor escapes them. In this review, we provide an overview of the molecular interactions that regulate tumor inflammation. We particularly discuss immunomodulatory cell-cell interactions, cell-soluble factor interactions, cell-extracellular matrix interactions and cell-microbiome interactions. While doing so, we highlight relevant examples of tumor immunomodulation in colorectal cancer.
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- Dorothea Plundrich
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cedars-Sinai Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 900048, USA
- Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 900048, USA
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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Han W, Lv Y, Sun Y, Wang Y, Zhao Z, Shi C, Chen X, Wang L, Zhang M, Wei B, Zhao X, Wang X. The anti-inflammatory activity of specific-sized hyaluronic acid oligosaccharides. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 276:118699. [PMID: 34823813 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Severe acute inflammatory conditions may cause tissue damage, sepsis, and death. As a critical component of the extracellular matrix, hyaluronic acid (HA) has been reported to possess pro- and anti-inflammatory properties via Toll-like receptors (TLRs). In this study, we prepared different sizes and structures of HA oligosaccharides and derivatives and investigated the effects on inflammation in vitro and in vivo. Our results showed that HA tetra-saccharide was the minimum fragment to enhance inflammation, whereas HA disaccharide competitively blocked TLR4-dependent inflammation. The enzymatic HA disaccharide (ΔHA2) inhibited lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation. Based on structure-activity relationship analysis, we observed that anti-inflammatory activity depended on HAs polymerization degree, acetyl group, and configuration. In addition, we demonstrated that ΔHA2 reduced LPS-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines production in vivo. ΔHA2, a native metabolite of HA polysaccharides, may have a potential role against LPS-mediated inflammatory diseases.
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- Wenwei Han
- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs of Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; Center for Innovation Marine Drug Screening & Evaluation and Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao 266237, China; Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs of Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Qingdao, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs of Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; Center for Innovation Marine Drug Screening & Evaluation and Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao 266237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs of Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; Center for Innovation Marine Drug Screening & Evaluation and Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao 266237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs of Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; Center for Innovation Marine Drug Screening & Evaluation and Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao 266237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs of Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; Center for Innovation Marine Drug Screening & Evaluation and Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao 266237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs of Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; Center for Innovation Marine Drug Screening & Evaluation and Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao 266237, China
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- Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Qingdao, Qingdao 266071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs of Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; Center for Innovation Marine Drug Screening & Evaluation and Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao 266237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs of Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; Center for Innovation Marine Drug Screening & Evaluation and Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao 266237, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs of Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; Center for Innovation Marine Drug Screening & Evaluation and Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao 266237, China; Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Qingdao, Qingdao 266071, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs of Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; Center for Innovation Marine Drug Screening & Evaluation and Laboratory for Marine Drugs and Bioproducts, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao 266237, China; Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Qingdao, Qingdao 266071, China.
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Zhang G, He Y, Liu Y, Du Y, Yang C, Gao F. Reduced hyaluronan cross-linking induces breast cancer malignancy in a CAF-dependent manner. Cell Death Dis 2021; 12:586. [PMID: 34099638 PMCID: PMC8184848 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-021-03875-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Hyaluronan (HA) cross-linking is a conformational state of HA, a covalent complex between HA and heavy chains (HCs) from inter-α-trypsin inhibitor (I-α-I) mediated by tumor necrosis factor-induced protein 6 (TSG6). Cross-linked HA has been identified as a protective factor in physiological and inflammatory conditions. However, the state of HA cross-linking in tumor microenvironment has not been fully elucidated. As a major constituent of the extracellular matrix (ECM), HA is mainly synthesized by cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs). Our study aimed to clarify the role of HA cross-linking in breast cancer malignancy. Compared to normal mammary gland tissues, cross-linked HA levels were significantly decreased in breast cancer and associated with tumor malignancy. When NFbs were activated into CAFs, the levels of cross-linked HA and TSG6 were both suppressed. Through upregulating TSG6, CAFs restored the high level of cross-linked HA and significantly inhibited breast cancer malignancy, whereas NFbs promoted the malignancy when the cross-linked HA level was reduced. Furthermore, the inhibitory role of HA cross-linking in tumor malignancy was directly verified using the synthesized HA-HC complex. Collectively, our study found that the deficiency of cross-linked HA induced breast cancer malignancy in a CAF-dependent manner, suggesting that recovering HA cross-linking may be a potential therapeutic strategy.
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- Guoliang Zhang
- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, 200233, Shanghai, China.,Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, 200233, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, 200233, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, 200233, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, 200233, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, 200233, Shanghai, China. .,Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, 200233, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, 200233, Shanghai, China. .,Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, 200233, Shanghai, China.
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Levels of low-molecular-weight hyaluronan in periodontitis-treated patients and its immunostimulatory effects on CD4 + T lymphocytes. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 25:4987-5000. [PMID: 33544199 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-03808-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVES During periodontitis, chronic inflammation triggers soft tissue breakdown, and hyaluronan is degraded into fragments of low molecular weight (LMW-HA). This investigation aimed to elucidate whether LMW-HA fragments with immunogenic potential on T lymphocytes remain in periodontal tissues after periodontal treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS GCF samples were obtained from 15 periodontitis-affected patients and the LMW-HA, RANKL, and OPG levels were analyzed before and after 6 months of periodontal treatment by ELISA. Eight healthy individuals were analyzed as controls. Besides, human T lymphocytes were purified, exposed to infected dendritic cells, and pulsed with LMW-HA. Non-treated T lymphocytes were used as control. The expression levels of the transcription factors and cytokines that determine the Th1, Th17, and Th22 lymphocyte differentiation and function were analyzed by RT-qPCR. Similarly, the expression levels of RANKL and CD44 were analyzed. RESULTS In the GCF samples of periodontitis-affected patients, higher levels of LMW-HA were detected when compared with those of healthy individuals (52.1 ± 15.4 vs. 21.4 ± 12.2, p < 0.001), and these increased levels did not decrease after periodontal therapy (52.1 ± 15.4 vs. 45.7 ± 15.9, p = 0.158). Similarly, the RANKL levels and RANKL/OPG ratios did not change after periodontal therapy. Furthermore, in human T lymphocytes, LMW-HA induced higher expression levels of the Th1, Th17, and Th22-related transcription factors and cytokines, as well as CD44 and RANKL, as compared with non-treated cells. CONCLUSIONS In some patients, increased levels of LMW-HA persist in periodontal tissues after conventional periodontal therapy, and these remaining LMW-HA fragments with immunostimulatory potential could induce the polarization of a pathologic Th1/Th17/Th22-pattern of immune response on T lymphocytes. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The persistence of increased levels of LMW-HA in periodontal tissues after periodontal therapy could favor the recurrence of the disease and further breakdown of periodontal supporting tissues.
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Analysis of hyaluronan and its derivatives using chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 250:117014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Paul D, Roy A, Nandy A, Datta B, Borar P, Pal SK, Senapati D, Rakshit T. Identification of Biomarker Hyaluronan on Colon Cancer Extracellular Vesicles Using Correlative AFM and Spectroscopy. J Phys Chem Lett 2020; 11:5569-5576. [PMID: 32573237 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c01018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
Abstract
Extracellular vesicles (EVs), naturally occurring nanosized vesicles secreted from cells, are essential for intercellular communication. They carry unique biomolecules on the surface or interior that are of great interest as biomarkers for various pathological conditions such as cancer. In this work, we use high-resolution atomic force microscopy (AFM) and spectroscopy (AFS) techniques to demonstrate differences between EVs derived from colon cancer cells and colon epithelial cells at the single-vesicle level. We observe that EV populations are significantly increased in the cancer cell media compared to the normal cell EVs. We show that both EVs display an EV marker, CD9, while EVs derived from the cancer cells are slightly higher in density. Hyaluronan (HA) is a nonsulfated glycosaminoglycan linked to malignant tumor growth according to recent reports. Interestingly, at the single-vesicle level, colon cancer EVs exhibit significantly increased HA surface densities compared to the normal EVs. Spectroscopic measurements such as Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), circular dichroism (CD), and Raman spectroscopy unequivocally support the AFM and AFS measurements. To our knowledge, it represents the first report of detecting HA-coated EVs as a potential colon cancer biomarker. Taken together, this sensitive approach will be useful in identifying biomarkers in the early stages of detection and evaluation of cancer.
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- Debashish Paul
- Department of Chemical, Biological & Macromolecular Sciences, S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Block - JD, Sector - III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700106, India
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, 1/AF Bidhannagar, Kolkata 700064, India
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, 1/AF Bidhannagar, Kolkata 700064, India
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- Department of Chemical, Biological & Macromolecular Sciences, S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Block - JD, Sector - III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700106, India
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- Department of Biophysics, Centenary Campus, Bose Institute, P-1/12 C.I.T. Scheme VII-M, Kolkata 700054, India
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- Department of Chemical, Biological & Macromolecular Sciences, S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Block - JD, Sector - III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700106, India
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- Chemical Sciences Division, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, HBNI, 1/AF Bidhannagar, Kolkata 700064, India
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- Department of Chemical, Biological & Macromolecular Sciences, S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Block - JD, Sector - III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata 700106, India
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Avenoso A, Bruschetta G, D Ascola A, Scuruchi M, Mandraffino G, Saitta A, Campo S, Campo GM. Hyaluronan Fragmentation During Inflammatory Pathologies: A Signal that Empowers Tissue Damage. Mini Rev Med Chem 2020; 20:54-65. [PMID: 31490750 DOI: 10.2174/1389557519666190906115619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The mechanisms that modulate the response to tissue injury are not fully understood. Abnormalities in the repair response are associated with a variety of chronic disease states characterized by inflammation, followed subsequently by excessive ECM deposition. As cell-matrix interactions are able to regulate cellular homeostasis, modification of ECM integrity appears to be an unspecific factor in promoting the onset and progression of inflammatory diseases. Evidence is emerging to show that endogenous ECM molecules supply signals to damage tissues and cells in order to promote further ECM degradation and inflammation progression. Several investigations have been confirmed that HA fragments of different molecular sizes exhibit different biological effects and responses. In fact, the increased deposition of HA into the ECM is a strong hallmark of inflammation processes. In the context of inflammatory pathologies, highly polymerized HA is broken down into small components, which are able to exacerbate the inflammatory response by inducing the release of various detrimental mediators such as reactive oxygen species, cytokines, chemokines and destructive enzymes and by facilitating the recruitment of leukocytes. However, strategies involving the modulation of the HA fragment with specific receptors on cell surface could represent different promising effects for therapeutic scope. This review will focus on the inflammation action of small HA fragments in recent years obtained by in vivo reports.
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- Angela Avenoso
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Images, Policlinico Universitario, University of Messina, 98125 - Messina, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Messina, Polo Universitario dell'Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Policlinico Universitario, 98125 - Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Policlinico Universitario, 98125 - Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Policlinico Universitario, 98125 - Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Policlinico Universitario, 98125 - Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Images, Policlinico Universitario, University of Messina, 98125 - Messina, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Policlinico Universitario, 98125 - Messina, Italy
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