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Tayyeb JZ, Mondal S, Anisur Rahman M, Kumar S, Bayıl I, Akash S, Hossain MS, Alqahtani T, Zaki MEA, Oliveira JIN. Identification of Helicobacter pylori-carcinogenic TNF-alpha-inducing protein inhibitors via daidzein derivatives through computational approaches. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18358. [PMID: 38693868 PMCID: PMC11063725 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18358] [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: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
Abstract
Gastric cancer is considered a class 1 carcinogen that is closely linked to infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), which affects over 1 million people each year. However, the major challenge to fight against H. pylori and its associated gastric cancer due to drug resistance. This research gap had led our research team to investigate a potential drug candidate targeting the Helicobacter pylori-carcinogenic TNF-alpha-inducing protein. In this study, a total of 45 daidzein derivatives were investigated and the best 10 molecules were comprehensively investigated using in silico approaches for drug development, namely pass prediction, quantum calculations, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, Lipinski rule evaluation, and prediction of pharmacokinetics. The molecular docking study was performed to evaluate the binding affinity between the target protein and the ligands. In addition, the stability of ligand-protein complexes was investigated by molecular dynamics simulations. Various parameters were analysed, including root-mean-square deviation (RMSD), root-mean-square fluctuation (RMSF), radius of gyration (Rg), hydrogen bond analysis, principal component analysis (PCA) and dynamic cross-correlation matrix (DCCM). The results has confirmed that the ligand-protein complex CID: 129661094 (07) and 129664277 (08) formed stable interactions with the target protein. It was also found that CID: 129661094 (07) has greater hydrogen bond occupancy and stability, while the ligand-protein complex CID 129664277 (08) has greater conformational flexibility. Principal component analysis revealed that the ligand-protein complex CID: 129661094 (07) is more compact and stable. Hydrogen bond analysis revealed favourable interactions with the reported amino acid residues. Overall, this study suggests that daidzein derivatives in particular show promise as potential inhibitors of H. pylori.
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- Jehad Zuhair Tayyeb
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, College of MedicineUniversity of JeddahJeddahSaudi Arabia
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- Pharmacy Discipline, School of Life SciencesKhulna UniversityKhulnaBangladesh
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- Department of PharmacyJahangirnagar UniversitySavarBangladesh
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyGaziantep UniversityGaziantepTurkey
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- Department of PharmacyDaffodil International UniversityDhakaBangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of PharmacyKing Khalid UniversityAbhaSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of ScienceImam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia
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- Department of Biophysics and Pharmacology, Bioscience CenterFederal University of Rio Grande do NorteNatalBrazil
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Liu J, Yuan Q, Guo H, Guan H, Hong Z, Shang D. Deciphering drug resistance in gastric cancer: Potential mechanisms and future perspectives. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 173:116310. [PMID: 38394851 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116310] [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: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Gastric cancer (GC) is a malignant tumor that originates from the epithelium of the gastric mucosa. The latest global cancer statistics show that GC ranks fifth in incidence and fourth in mortality among all cancers, posing a serious threat to public health. While early-stage GC is primarily treated through surgery, chemotherapy is the frontline option for advanced cases. Currently, commonly used chemotherapy regimens include FOLFOX (oxaliplatin + leucovorin + 5-fluorouracil) and XELOX (oxaliplatin + capecitabine). However, with the widespread use of chemotherapy, an increasing number of cases of drug resistance have emerged. This article primarily explores the potential mechanisms of chemotherapy resistance in GC patients from five perspectives: cell death, tumor microenvironment, non-coding RNA, epigenetics, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Additionally, it proposes feasibility strategies to overcome drug resistance from four angles: cancer stem cells, tumor microenvironment, natural products, and combined therapy. The hope is that this article will provide guidance for researchers in the field and bring hope to more GC patients.
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- Jiahua Liu
- First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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- First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China.
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Fan J, Zhang G, Cheng M, Sun Y. Correlation of the apoptosis in the mitochondrial pathway with the JAK2/STAT3 signaling pathway regarding the effect of Agaricus blazei Murill extract FA-2-b-β in inhibiting the proliferation of gastric cancer cells. Asian J Surg 2024; 47:1631-1632. [PMID: 38143176 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.12.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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- Junshun Fan
- The First Clinical College of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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- The First Clinical College of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, China
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- The First Clinical College of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Gansu Provincial Hospital, Lanzhou, 730000, China.
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Cao F, Zhang HL, Guo C, Xu XL, Yuan Q. Targeting oxidative stress with natural products: A novel strategy for esophageal cancer therapy. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2024; 16:287-299. [PMID: 38425393 PMCID: PMC10900143 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v16.i2.287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Esophageal cancer (ESC) is a malignant tumor that originates from the mucosal epithelium of the esophagus and is part of the digestive tract. Although the exact pathogenesis of ESC has not been fully elucidated, excessive oxidative stress is an important characteristic that leads to the development of many cancers. Abnormal expression of several proteins and transcription factors contributes to oxidative stress in ESCs, which alters the growth and proliferation of ESCs and promotes their metastasis. Natural compounds, including alkaloids, terpenes, polyphenols, and xanthine compounds, can inhibit reactive oxygen species production in ESCs. These compounds reduce oxidative stress levels and subsequently inhibit the occurrence and progression of ESC through the regulation of targets and pathways such as the cytokine interleukins 6 and 10, superoxide dismutase, the NF-+ACY-kappa+ADs-B/MAPK pathway, and the mammalian Nrf2/ARE target pathway. Thus, targeting tumor oxidative stress has become a key focus in anti-ESC therapy. This review discusses the potential of Natural products (NPs) for treating ESCs and summarizes the application prospects of oxidative stress as a new target for ESC treatment. The findings of this review provide a reference for drug development targeting ESCs. Nonetheless, further high-quality studies will be necessary to determine the clinical efficacy of these various NPs.
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- Fang Cao
- Department of Rehabilitation III, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Chongqing Fuling District Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Chongqing 408000, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation III, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation III, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 610072, Sichuan Province, China
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Junior TFB, Lima NM, Carli GP, M Cachuba R, J Guarneire G, J Tabai B, M Abrão R, G Barbosa S, Machado LS, S Nunes J, S Machado F, Andrade TDJAS, Br Castro S, Vaz BG, A Amaral E, S Alves CC, Carli AP. In vitro antitumor effects of aqueous extract and protease inhibitors from Sterculia striata st. Hil. et naud and metabolite profiling. Nat Prod Res 2024:1-6. [PMID: 38319135 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2302326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
Abstract
The present study aims to assess the cytotoxic effect of the aqueous and protease inhibitors extracts of Sterculia striata on breast cancer cell lines. The in vitro results showed significant reductions in the highest concentrations from the S. striata seed extract for all cell lines. The aqueous extract reduced the viability by up to 35% in the MCF-7, 25% in the 4T1, and 35% in the MDA-MB-231 cell lines. Regarding the protease inhibitor extract, a 50% reduction in cell viability was observed in the MDA-MB-231 at concentration of 333 µg/mL. The aqueous and the protease inhibitor extracts showed mild reduction in the viability of macrophage cell lines. Chemical characterisation analysis revealed several polyphenols such as flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, and other secondary metabolites including terpenes, steroids, fatty acids, and organic acids, which may be related to the promising bioactivity observed. The S. striata showed antitumor activity, emphasising its pharmacological potential.
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- Tadeu F Braga Junior
- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, DiamantinaBrazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil
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- Medical school, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Medical school, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, DiamantinaBrazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, DiamantinaBrazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, DiamantinaBrazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, DiamantinaBrazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, DiamantinaBrazil
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- Medical school, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, DiamantinaBrazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, DiamantinaBrazil
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- Medical school, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri, DiamantinaBrazil
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