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Ayed A. The role of natural products versus miRNA in renal cell carcinoma: implications for disease mechanisms and diagnostic markers. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol 2024:10.1007/s00210-024-03121-8. [PMID: 38691151 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03121-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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Natural products are chemical compounds produced by living organisms. They are isolated and purified to determine their function and can potentially be used as therapeutic agents. The ability of some bioactive natural products to modify the course of cancer is fascinating and promising. In the past 50 years, there have been advancements in cancer therapy that have increased survival rates for localized tumors. However, there has been little progress in treating advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), which is resistant to radiation and chemotherapy. Oncogenes and tumor suppressors are two roles played by microRNAs (miRNAs). They are involved in important pathogenetic mechanisms like hypoxia and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT); they control apoptosis, cell growth, migration, invasion, angiogenesis, and proliferation through target proteins involved in various signaling pathways. Depending on their expression pattern, miRNAs may identify certain subtypes of RCC or distinguish tumor tissue from healthy renal tissue. As diagnostic biomarkers of RCC, circulating miRNAs show promise. There is a correlation between the expression patterns of several miRNAs and the prognosis and diagnosis of patients with RCC. Potentially high-risk primary tumors may be identified by comparing original tumor tissue with metastases. Variations in miRNA expression between treatment-sensitive and therapy-resistant patients' tissues and serum allow for the estimation of responsiveness to target therapy. Our knowledge of miRNAs' function in RCC etiology has a tremendous uptick. Finding and validating their gene targets could have an immediate effect on creating anticancer treatments based on miRNAs. Several miRNAs have the potential to be used as biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis. This review provides an in-depth analysis of the current knowledge regarding natural compounds and their modes of action in combating cancer. Also, this study aims to give information about the diagnostic and prognostic value of miRNAs as cancer biomarkers and their involvement in the pathogenesis of RCC.
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- Abdullah Ayed
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Bisha, P.O Box 551, 61922, Bisha, Saudi Arabia.
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Buonerba C, Ingenito C, Di Trolio R, Cappuccio F, Rubino R, Piscosquito A, Verde A, Costabile F, Iuliucci M, Crocetto F, Chiancone F, Nacchia A, Campitelli A, Scafuri L, Sanseverino R, Di Lorenzo G. Unraveling the Dietary Puzzle: Exploring the Influence of Diet, Nutraceuticals, and Supplements on Bladder Cancer Risk, Outcomes, and Immunotherapy Efficacy: Insights from the BLOSSOM Study and Beyond. Oncol Ther 2024:10.1007/s40487-024-00266-7. [PMID: 38416326 DOI: 10.1007/s40487-024-00266-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Bladder cancer is considered a global health concern characterized by significant morbidity and mortality rates. The complex relationship between diet and bladder cancer is examined, with a specific focus on the role of diet in risk, outcomes, and treatment efficacy. Attention is drawn to the burgeoning field of immunotherapy in bladder cancer treatment, and the possible influence of diet on its outcomes is explored. While evidence remains limited, prior studies in other cancer types have suggested a potential connection between diet and immunotherapy response. To address this knowledge gap, the ongoing BLOSSOM study is presented, which aims to investigate the link between dietary factors, lifestyle, and the effectiveness of immunotherapy in patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Ongoing efforts to decipher the intricate relationship between diet and bladder cancer care are highlighted, emphasizing the quest to unravel the dietary puzzle for the improvement of bladder cancer management.
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- Carlo Buonerba
- Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, Presidio Ospedaliero A.Tortora, Via Alcide de Gasperi, 59, 84016, Pagani, SA, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A. ETS-Oncology Research Assistance, Somma Vesuviana, Italy
- Department of Public Health, "Federico II" University, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, Presidio Ospedaliero A.Tortora, Via Alcide de Gasperi, 59, 84016, Pagani, SA, Italy
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- Unit of Melanoma, Cancer Immunotherapy and Development Therapeutics, Istituto Nazionale Tumori Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico Fondazione G. Pascale, Naples, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, Presidio Ospedaliero A.Tortora, Via Alcide de Gasperi, 59, 84016, Pagani, SA, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, Presidio Ospedaliero A.Tortora, Via Alcide de Gasperi, 59, 84016, Pagani, SA, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, Presidio Ospedaliero A.Tortora, Via Alcide de Gasperi, 59, 84016, Pagani, SA, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, Presidio Ospedaliero A.Tortora, Via Alcide de Gasperi, 59, 84016, Pagani, SA, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A. ETS-Oncology Research Assistance, Somma Vesuviana, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, Presidio Ospedaliero A.Tortora, Via Alcide de Gasperi, 59, 84016, Pagani, SA, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A. ETS-Oncology Research Assistance, Somma Vesuviana, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, Presidio Ospedaliero A.Tortora, Via Alcide de Gasperi, 59, 84016, Pagani, SA, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Urology and Andrology Unit, University of Naples Federico II, Via Pansini No. 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
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- Urology Unit, Ospedale Sant'Andrea, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, 00191, Rome, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, Presidio Ospedaliero A.Tortora, Via Alcide de Gasperi, 59, 84016, Pagani, SA, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A. ETS-Oncology Research Assistance, Somma Vesuviana, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, "Andrea Tortora" Hospital, ASL Salerno, Presidio Ospedaliero A.Tortora, Via Alcide de Gasperi, 59, 84016, Pagani, SA, Italy.
- Associazione O.R.A. ETS-Oncology Research Assistance, Somma Vesuviana, Italy.
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "Vincenzo Tiberio", University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy.
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Lizarralde-Iragorri MA, Parachalil Gopalan B, Merriweather B, Brooks J, Hill M, Lovins D, Pierre-Charles R, Cullinane A, Dulau-Florea A, Lee DY, Villasmil R, Jeffries N, Shet AS. Isoquercetin for thromboinflammation in sickle cell disease: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Blood Adv 2024; 8:172-182. [PMID: 38157227 PMCID: PMC10787266 DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2023011542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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ABSTRACT Data from a small trial in patients with cancer suggest that isoquercetin (IQ) treatment lowered thrombosis biomarkers and prevented clinical thrombosis, but, to our knowledge, no studies of IQ have been conducted to target thromboinflammation in adults with sickle cell disease (SCD). We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in adults with steady-state SCD (hemoglobin SS [HbSS], HbSβ0thal, HbSβ+thal, or HbSC). The primary outcome was the change in plasma soluble P-selectin (sP-selectin) after treatment compared with baseline, analyzed in the intention-to-treat population. Between November 2019 and July 2022, 46 patients (aged 40 ± 11 years, 56% female, 75% under hydroxyurea treatment) were randomized to receive IQ (n = 23) or placebo (n = 23). IQ was well tolerated and all the adverse events (AEs; n = 21) or serious AEs (n = 14) recorded were not attributable to the study drug. The mean posttreatment change for sP-selectin showed no significant difference between the treatment groups (IQ, 0.10 ± 6.53 vs placebo, 0.74 ± 4.54; P = .64). In patients treated with IQ, whole-blood coagulation (P = .03) and collagen-induced platelet aggregation (P = .03) were significantly reduced from the baseline. Inducible mononuclear cell tissue factor gene expression and plasma protein disulfide isomerase reductase activity were also significantly inhibited (P = .003 and P = .02, respectively). Short-term fixed-dose IQ in patients with SCD was safe with no off-target bleeding and was associated with changes from the baseline in the appropriate direction for several biomarkers of thromboinflammation. The trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT04514510.
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- Maria A Lizarralde-Iragorri
- Sickle Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Lab, Sickle Cell Branch, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Sickle Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Lab, Sickle Cell Branch, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Sickle Cell Branch, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Office of the Clinical Director, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Office of the Clinical Director, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Office of the Clinical Director, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Office of the Clinical Director, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Biochemistry Core Facility, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Flow Cytometry Core Facility, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Office of Biostatistics Research, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Sickle Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Lab, Sickle Cell Branch, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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Stężycka O, Frańska M. Binding of Quercetin Derivatives toward G-Tetrads as Studied by the Survival Yield Method. ACS Omega 2023; 8:39816-39821. [PMID: 37901583 PMCID: PMC10600882 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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Recently, much interest has been devoted to finding effective G-quadruplex ligands, both of synthetic or natural origins, which may be of potential use in the field of cancer therapy. Among compounds of natural origin, a common flavonol quercetin has attracted notable attention. Yet, only a modest number of papers have been concerned with a comparison of quercetin conjugates binding to G-quadruplexes. In this study, we applied the survival yield (SY) method in order to compare the stability of G-tetrad complexes with quercetin and its conjugates, namely, 3-O-glycosides and O-methylated conjugates. According to the determined values of Ecomδ50, flavonol glycosides bind most effectively with G-tetrads, whereas, among flavonols, 3-O-methylquercetin makes the most effective bonds. Because the aglycone structure is of crucial importance for biological processes, 3-O-methylquercetin seems to be a suitable candidate for anticancer therapeutics, and the extracts from the plants, which contain high amounts of 3-O-methylquercetin or its glycosides, should be considered as interesting materials for preparation of pharmaceuticals or dietary supplements.
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- Olga Stężycka
- Institute of Chemistry and Technical
Electrochemistry, Poznań University
of Technology, Berdychowo
4, 60-965 Poznań, Poland
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- Institute of Chemistry and Technical
Electrochemistry, Poznań University
of Technology, Berdychowo
4, 60-965 Poznań, Poland
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Islam F, Nath N, Zehravi M, Khan J, Jashim SBT, Charde MS, Chakole RD, Kumar KP, Babu AK, Nainu F, Khan SL, Rab SO, Emran TB, Wilairatana P. Exploring the role of natural bioactive molecules in genitourinary cancers: how far has research progressed? Nat Prod Bioprospect 2023; 13:39. [PMID: 37843642 PMCID: PMC10579213 DOI: 10.1007/s13659-023-00400-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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The primary approaches to treat cancerous diseases include drug treatment, surgical procedures, biotherapy, and radiation therapy. Chemotherapy has been the primary treatment for cancer for a long time, but its main drawback is that it kills cancerous cells along with healthy ones, leading to deadly adverse health effects. However, genitourinary cancer has become a concern in recent years as it is more common in middle-aged people. So, researchers are trying to find possible therapeutic options from natural small molecules due to the many drawbacks associated with chemotherapy and other radiation-based therapies. Plenty of research was conducted regarding genitourinary cancer to determine the promising role of natural small molecules. So, this review focused on natural small molecules along with their potential therapeutic targets in the case of genitourinary cancers such as prostate cancer, renal cancer, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, and so on. Also, this review states some ongoing or completed clinical evidence in this regard.
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- Fahadul Islam
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Kumira, Chittagong, 4318, Bangladesh
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Dentistry & Pharmacy, Buraydah Private Colleges, Buraydah, 51418, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Kumira, Chittagong, 4318, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Chittagong, Kumira, Chittagong, 4318, Bangladesh
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- Government College of Pharmacy, Vidyanagar, Karad, Satara, 415124, Maharashtra, India
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- Government College of Pharmacy, Vidyanagar, Karad, Satara, 415124, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, PushpVihar, Sector 3, New Delhi, 110017, India
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- Ratnadeep College of Pharmacy, Ratnapur, Jamkhed, Ahmednagar, 413206, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, 90245, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, N.B.S. Institute of Pharmacy, Ausa, 413520, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh.
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School & Legorreta Cancer Center, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, USA.
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- Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
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Yin Z, You B, Bai Y, Zhao Y, Liao S, Sun Y, Wu Y. Natural Compounds Derived from Plants on Prevention and Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Literature Review. Adv Biol (Weinh) 2023:e2300025. [PMID: 37607316 DOI: 10.1002/adbi.202300025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) accounts for roughly 85% of all malignant kidney cancer. Therapeutic options for RCC have expanded rapidly over the past decade. Targeted therapy and immunotherapy have ushered in a new era of the treatment of RCC, which has facilitated the outcomes of RCC. However, the related adverse effects and drug resistance remain an urgent issue. Natural compounds are optional strategies to reduce mobility. Natural compounds are favored by clinicians and researchers due to their good tolerance and low economic burden. Many studies have explored the anti-RCC activity of natural products and revealed relevant mechanisms. In this article, the chemoprevention and therapeutic potential of natural compounds is reviewed and the mechanisms regarding natural compounds are explored.
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- Zhenjie Yin
- Department of Urology, Affiliated Sanming First Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Sanming, Fujian, 365001, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Sanming First Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Sanming, Fujian, 365001, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Sanming First Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Sanming, Fujian, 365001, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical and Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Sanming First Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Sanming, Fujian, 365001, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Sanming First Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Sanming, Fujian, 365001, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical and Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Sanming First Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Sanming, Fujian, 365001, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Sanming First Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Sanming, Fujian, 365001, P. R. China
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Mirto BF, Scafuri L, Sicignano E, Luca CD, Angellotto P, Lorenzo GD, Terracciano D, Buonerba C, Falcone A. Nature's hidden gem: quercitrin's promising role in preventing prostate and bladder cancer. Future Sci OA 2023; 9:FSO867. [PMID: 37228856 PMCID: PMC10203909 DOI: 10.2144/fsoa-2023-0041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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- Benito Fabio Mirto
- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences & Odontostomatology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Hospital ‘Andrea Tortora’, ASL Salerno, Pagani, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A., Somma Vesuviana, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences & Odontostomatology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences & Odontostomatology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences & Odontostomatology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Hospital ‘Andrea Tortora’, ASL Salerno, Pagani, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A., Somma Vesuviana, Naples, Italy
- Department of Medicine & Health Science, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University ‘Federico II’, Naples, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, Hospital ‘Andrea Tortora’, ASL Salerno, Pagani, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A., Somma Vesuviana, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences & Odontostomatology, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Singh M, Afonso J, Sharma D, Gupta R, Kumar V, Rani R, Baltazar F, Kumar V. Targeting monocarboxylate transporters (MCTs) in cancer: How close are we to the clinics? Semin Cancer Biol 2023; 90:1-14. [PMID: 36706846 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2023.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Abstract
As a result of metabolic reprogramming, cancer cells display high rates of glycolysis, causing an excess production of lactate along with an increase in extracellular acidity. Proton-linked monocarboxylate transporters (MCTs) are crucial in the maintenance of this metabolic phenotype, by mediating the proton-coupled lactate flux across cell membranes, also contributing to cancer cell pH regulation. Among the proteins codified by the SLC16 gene family, MCT1 and MCT4 isoforms are the most explored in cancers, being overexpressed in many cancer types, from solid tumours to haematological malignancies. Similarly to what occurs in particular physiological settings, MCT1 and MCT4 are able to mediate lactate shuttles among cancer cells, and also between cancer and stromal cells in the tumour microenvironment. This form of metabolic cooperation is responsible for important cancer aggressiveness features, such as cell proliferation, survival, angiogenesis, migration, invasion, metastasis, immune tolerance and therapy resistance. The growing understanding of MCT functions and regulation is offering a new path to the design of novel inhibitors that can be foreseen in clinical practices. This review provides an overview of the role of MCT isoforms in cancer and summarizes the recent advances in their pharmacological targeting, highlighting the potential of new potent and selective MCT1 and/or MCT4 inhibitors in cancer therapeutics, and anticipating its inclusion in clinical practice.
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- Mamta Singh
- Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research Amity, University UP, Sector-125, Noida 201313, India
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Guimarães, Portugal
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- Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research Amity, University UP, Sector-125, Noida 201313, India; Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University UP, Sector-125, Noida, India-201313
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- Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research Amity, University UP, Sector-125, Noida 201313, India
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- Department of Chemistry, DBG College, Sector-18, Panipat, Haryana, India
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- Drug Discovery, Jubilant Biosys, Greater Noida 201306, UP, India.
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal; ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Guimarães, Portugal.
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- Amity Institute of Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Research Amity, University UP, Sector-125, Noida 201313, India.
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Kiouas K, Oussedik-Oumehdi H, Laraba-Djebari F. Therapeutic outcome of quercetin nanoparticles on Cerastes cerastes venom-induced hepatorenal toxicity: a preclinical study. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023; 18:367-390. [PMID: 37125660 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2022-0188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Aim: The objective of this study was to investigate the therapeutic potential of quercetin (QT) and QT-loaded poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles (QT-NPs) on Cerastes cerastes venom-mediated inflammation, redox imbalance, hepatorenal tissue damage and local hemorrhage. Methods: The developed QT-NPs were first submitted to physicochemical characterization and then evaluated in the 'challenge then treat' and 'preincubation' models of envenoming. Results: QT-NPs efficiently alleviated hepatorenal toxicity, inflammation and redox imbalance and significantly attenuated venom-induced local hemorrhage. Interestingly, QT-NPs were significantly more efficient than free QT at 24 h post-envenoming, pointing to the efficacy of this drug-delivery system. Conclusion: These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of QT-NPs on venom-induced toxicity and open up the avenue for their use in the management of snakebite envenoming.
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- Kahina Kiouas
- USTHB, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular & Molecular Biology, BP 32, El-Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- USTHB, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular & Molecular Biology, BP 32, El-Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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- USTHB, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Laboratory of Cellular & Molecular Biology, BP 32, El-Alia, Bab Ezzouar, 16111, Algiers, Algeria
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Rubino R, Iuliucci MR, Gatani S, Piscosquito A, D’Ambrosio B, Ingenito C, Scafuri L, Buonerba C, Di Lorenzo G. Mediterranean Diet as a Supportive Intervention in Cancer Patients: Current Evidence and Future Directions. Curr Oncol 2022; 29:7579-7582. [PMID: 36290874 PMCID: PMC9600992 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29100597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
Cancer currently represents a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, and it can be held responsible for about one in six deaths worldwide [...].
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- Roberta Rubino
- Oncology Unit, “Andrea Tortora” Hospital, ASL Salerno, 84016 Pagani, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A.—Oncology Research Assistance, 80049 Somma Vesuviana, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, “Andrea Tortora” Hospital, ASL Salerno, 84016 Pagani, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A.—Oncology Research Assistance, 80049 Somma Vesuviana, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, “Andrea Tortora” Hospital, ASL Salerno, 84016 Pagani, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A.—Oncology Research Assistance, 80049 Somma Vesuviana, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, “Andrea Tortora” Hospital, ASL Salerno, 84016 Pagani, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A.—Oncology Research Assistance, 80049 Somma Vesuviana, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, “Andrea Tortora” Hospital, ASL Salerno, 84016 Pagani, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A.—Oncology Research Assistance, 80049 Somma Vesuviana, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, “Andrea Tortora” Hospital, ASL Salerno, 84016 Pagani, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A.—Oncology Research Assistance, 80049 Somma Vesuviana, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, “Andrea Tortora” Hospital, ASL Salerno, 84016 Pagani, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A.—Oncology Research Assistance, 80049 Somma Vesuviana, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, “Andrea Tortora” Hospital, ASL Salerno, 84016 Pagani, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A.—Oncology Research Assistance, 80049 Somma Vesuviana, Italy
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- Oncology Unit, “Andrea Tortora” Hospital, ASL Salerno, 84016 Pagani, Italy
- Associazione O.R.A.—Oncology Research Assistance, 80049 Somma Vesuviana, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences “Vincenzo Tiberio”, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0819-213-111
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Keranmu A, Pan LB, Yu H, Fu J, Liu YF, Amuti S, Han P, Ma SR, Xu H, Zhang ZW, Chen D, Yang FY, Wang MS, Wang Y, Xing NZ, Jiang JD. The potential biological effects of quercetin based on pharmacokinetics and multi-targeted mechanism in vivo. J Asian Nat Prod Res 2022; 24:403-431. [PMID: 35282731 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2022.2045965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Quercetin is a plant-derived polyphenol flavonoid that has been proven to be effective for many diseases. However, the mechanism and in vivo metabolism of quercetin remains to be clarified. It achieves a wide range of biological effects through various metabolites, gut microbiota and its metabolites, systemic mediators produced by inflammation and oxidation, as well as by multiple mechanisms. The all-round disease treatment of quercetin is achieved through the organic combination of multiple channels. Therefore, this article clarifies the metabolic process of quercetin in the body, and explores the new pattern of action of quercetin in the treatment of diseases.
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- Adili Keranmu
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Department of Urology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Shanghai Clinical Research Center of Tuberculosis, Shanghai 200433, China
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- Department of Human Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Science, Xinjiang Medical University, Ürümqi 830011, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Department of Urology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Department of Urology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Department of Urology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Department of Urology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioactive Substances and Function of Natural Medicines, Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100050, China
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Yeşil T, Akgül Y. Major components of Rhododendron luteum leaves. Nat Prod Res 2022:1-5. [PMID: 35319328 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2055015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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β-D-Fructopyranose (1), D-Xylopyranose (2), D-Mannitol (3), and flavonoids including quercetin-3-α-L-arabinofuranoside (4) and quercetin-3-O-glucopyranoside (5) were isolated from the leaves of Rhododendron luteum for the first time. Isolated compounds were identified using 1 D- (1H-NMR, 13C-NMR) and 2 D- NMR (HMBC, HSQC, COSY) spectroscopic techniques and comparison of the literature data. In our study, a relatively high amount of Quercetin-3-O-glucopyranoside was isolated (4%). As a result, our research showed that leaves of Rhododendron luteum could be a good source of monosaccharides, sugar alcohols and bioactive flavonoid glycosides.
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- Tamer Yeşil
- Chemistry Dept., Faculty of Science, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey
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- Chemistry Dept., Faculty of Science, Ege University, İzmir, Turkey
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Isoquercetin and quercetin are secondary metabolites found in a variety of plants, including edible ones. Isoquercetin is a monoglycosylated derivative of quercetin. When ingested, isoquercetin accumulates more than quercetin in the intestinal mucosa where it is converted to quercetin; the latter is absorbed into enterocytes, transported to the liver, released in circulation, and distributed to tissues, mostly as metabolic conjugates. Physiologically, isoquercetin and quercetin exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulatory, and anticoagulant activities. Generally isoquercetin is less active than quercetin in vitro and ex vivo, whereas it is equally or more active in vivo, suggesting that it is primarily a more absorbable precursor to quercetin, providing more favorable pharmacokinetics to the latter. Isoquercetin, like quercetin, has shown broad-spectrum antiviral activities, significantly reducing cell infection by influenza, Zika, Ebola, dengue viruses among others. This ability, together with their other physiological properties and their safety profile, has led to the proposition that administration of these flavonols could prevent infection by severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), or arrest the progression to severity and lethality of resulting coronavirus disease of 2019 (Covid-19). In silico screening of small molecules for binding affinity to proteins involved SARS-CoV-2 life cycle has repeatedly situated quercetin and isoquercetin near to top of the list of likely effectors. If experiments in cells and animals confirm these predictions, this will provide additional justifications for the conduct of clinical trials to evaluate the prophylactic and therapeutic efficacy of these flavonols in Covid-19.
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- Majambu Mbikay
- Functional Endoproteolysis Laboratory, Montreal Clinical Research Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Functional Endoproteolysis Laboratory, Montreal Clinical Research Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Sachetto ATA, Miyamoto JG, Tashima AK, de Souza AO, Santoro ML. The Bioflavonoids Rutin and Rutin Succinate Neutralize the Toxins of B. jararaca Venom and Inhibit its Lethality. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:828269. [PMID: 35264963 PMCID: PMC8899467 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.828269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The venom of the Brazilian pit viper Bothrops jararaca (BjV) is a complex mixture of molecules, and snake venom metalloproteinases (SVMP) and serine proteinases (SVSP) are the most abundant protein families found therein. Toxins present in BjV trigger most of the deleterious disturbances in hemostasis observed in snakebites, i.e., thrombocytopenia, hypofibrinogenemia and bleedings. The treatment of patients bitten by snakes still poses challenges and the bioflavonoid rutin has already been shown to improve hemostasis in an experimental model of snakebite envenomation. However, rutin is poorly soluble in water; in this study, it was succinylated to generate its water-soluble form, rutin succinate (RS), which was analyzed comparatively regarding the chemical structure and characteristic features of rutin. Biological activities of rutin and RS were compared on hemostatic parameters, and against toxic activities of crude BjV in vitro. In vivo, C57BL/6 mice were injected i.p. with either BjV alone or pre-incubated with rutin, RS or 1,10-phenanthroline (o-phe, an SVMP inhibitor), and the survival rates and hemostatic parameters were analyzed 48 h after envenomation. RS showed the characteristic activities described for rutin – i.e., antioxidant and inhibitor of protein disulfide isomerase – but also prolonged the clotting time of fibrinogen and plasma in vitro. Differently from rutin, RS inhibited typical proteolytic activities of SVMP, as well as the coagulant activity of BjV. Importantly, both rutin and RS completely abrogated the lethal activity of BjV, in the same degree as o-phe. BjV induced hemorrhages, falls in RBC counts, thrombocytopenia and hypofibrinogenemia in mice. Rutin and RS also improved the recovery of platelet counts and fibrinogen levels, and the development of hemorrhages was totally blocked in mice injected with BjV incubated with RS. In conclusion, RS has anticoagulant properties and is a novel SVMP inhibitor. Rutin and RS showed different mechanisms of action on hemostasis. Only RS inhibited directly BjV biological activities, even though both flavonoids neutralized B. jararaca toxicity in vivo. Our results showed clearly that rutin and RS show a great potential to be used as therapeutic compounds for snakebite envenomation.
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- Ana Teresa Azevedo Sachetto
- Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Institute Butantan, São Paulo, Brazil.,Department of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Federal University of São Paulo, (EPM/UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Biochemistry, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Federal University of São Paulo, (EPM/UNIFESP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Development and Innovation, Institute Butantan, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Pathophysiology, Institute Butantan, São Paulo, Brazil.,Department of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Kolesarova A, Michalcova K, Roychoudhury S, Baldovska S, Tvrda E, Vasicek J, Chrenek P, Sanislo L, Kren V. Antioxidative effect of dietary flavonoid isoquercitrin on human ovarian granulosa cells HGL5 in vitro. Physiol Res 2021; 70:745-754. [PMID: 34505527 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.934692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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This study aimed to examine the effect of dietary flavonoid isoquercitrin on ovarian granulosa cells using the immortalized human cell line HGL5. Cell viability, survival, apoptosis, release of steroid hormones 17beta-estradiol and progesterone, and human transforming growth factor-beta2 (TGF-beta2) and TGF-beta2 receptor as well as intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation were investigated after isoquercitrin treatment at the concentration range of 5-100 microg.ml-1. It did not cause any significant change (p>0.05) in cell viability as studied by AlamarBlue assay in comparison to control. No significant change was observed (p>0.05) in the proportion of live, dead and apoptotic cells as revealed by apoptotic assay using flow cytometry. Similarly, the release of 17beta-estradiol, progesterone, TGF-beta2 and its receptor were not affected significantly (p>0.05) by isoquercitrin as detected by ELISA, in comparison to control. Except for the highest concentration of 100 microg.ml-1, which led to oxidative stress, isoquercitrin exhibited antioxidative activity at lower concentration used in the study (5, 10, 25, and 50 microg.ml-1) by hampering the production of intracellular ROS, in comparison to control, as detected by chemiluminescence assay (p<0.05). Findings of the present study indicate an existence of the antioxidative pathway that involves inhibition of intracellular ROS generation by isoquercitrin in human ovarian granulosa cells.
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- A Kolesarova
- Department of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Nitra, Slovak Republic.
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Crocetto F, di Zazzo E, Buonerba C, Aveta A, Pandolfo SD, Barone B, Trama F, Caputo VF, Scafuri L, Ferro M, Cosimato V, Fusco F, Imbimbo C, Di Lorenzo G. Kaempferol, Myricetin and Fisetin in Prostate and Bladder Cancer: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Nutrients 2021; 13:3750. [PMID: 34836005 DOI: 10.3390/nu13113750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Prostate and bladder cancer represent the two most frequently diagnosed genito-urinary malignancies. Diet has been implicated in both prostate and bladder cancer. Given their prolonged latency and high prevalence rates, both prostate and bladder cancer represent attractive candidates for dietary preventive measures, including the use of nutritional supplements. Flavonols, a class of flavonoids, are commonly found in fruit and vegetables and are known for their protective effect against diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, a higher dietary intake of flavonols was associated with a lower risk of both bladder and prostate cancer in epidemiological studies. In this systematic review, we gathered all available evidence supporting the anti-cancer potential of selected flavonols (kaempferol, fisetin and myricetin) against bladder and prostate cancer. A total of 21, 15 and 7 pre-clinical articles on bladder or prostate cancer reporting on kaempferol, fisetin and myricetin, respectively, were found, while more limited evidence was available from animal models and epidemiological studies or clinical trials. In conclusion, the available evidence supports the potential use of these flavonols in prostate and bladder cancer, with a low expected toxicity, thus providing the rationale for clinical trials that explore dosing, settings for clinical use as well as their use in combination with other pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
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Georgieva A, Ilieva Y, Kokanova-Nedialkova Z, Zaharieva MM, Nedialkov P, Dobreva A, Kroumov A, Najdenski H, Mileva M. Redox-Modulating Capacity and Antineoplastic Activity of Wastewater Obtained from the Distillation of the Essential Oils of Four Bulgarian Oil-Bearing Roses. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10101615. [PMID: 34679750 PMCID: PMC8533594 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10101615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The wastewater from the distillation of rose oils is discharged directly into the soil because it has a limited potential for future applications. The aim of the present study was to determine in vitro the chromatographic profile, redox-modulating capacity, and antineoplastic activity of wastewater obtained by distillation of essential oils from the Bulgarian Rosa alba L., Rosa damascena Mill., Rosa gallica L., and Rosa centifolia L. We applied UHPLC-HRMS for chromatographic analysis of rose wastewaters, studied their metal-chelating and Fe(III)-reducing ability, and performed MTT assay for the evaluation of cytotoxic potential against three tumorigenic (HEPG2-hepatocellular adenocarcinoma, A-375-malignant melanoma, A-431-non-melanoma epidermoid squamous skin carcinoma) and one non-tumorigenic human cell lines (HaCaT-immortalized keratinocytes). The median inhibitory concentrations (IC50) were calculated with nonlinear modeling using the MAPLE® platform. The potential of the wastewaters to induce apoptosis was also examined. Mono-, di-, and acylated glycosides of quercetin and kaempferol, ellagic acid and its derivatives as main chemical components, and gallic acid and its derivatives-such as catechin and epicatechin-were identified. The redox-modulating capacity of the samples (TPTZ test) showed that all four wastewaters exhibited the properties of excellent heavy metal cleaners, but did not exert very strong cytotoxic effects. The lowest IC50 rate was provided in wastewater from R. centifolia (34-35 µg/mL of gallic acid equivalents after a 72 h period for all cell lines). At 24 and 48 hours, the most resistant cell line was HEPG2, followed by HaCaT. After 72 h of exposure, the IC50 values were similar for tumor and normal cells. Still, R. damascena had a selectivity index over 2.0 regarding A-431 non-melanoma skin cancer cells, showing a good toxicological safety profile in addition to moderate activity-IC50 of 35 µg/mL polyphenols. The obtained results related to wastewaters acquired after the distillation of essential oils from the Bulgarian R. alba, R. damascena, R. gallica, and R. centifolia direct our attention to further studies for in-depth elucidation of their application as detoxifying agents under oxidative damage conditions in other experimental datasets.
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- Almira Georgieva
- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.G.); (Y.I.); (M.M.Z.); (A.K.); (H.N.)
- Institute of Neurobiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 23 Acad. G. Bonchev str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.G.); (Y.I.); (M.M.Z.); (A.K.); (H.N.)
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- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.G.); (Y.I.); (M.M.Z.); (A.K.); (H.N.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia, 2 Dunav str., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria; (Z.K.-N.); (P.N.)
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- Department of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Institute for Roses and Aromatic Plants, 49 Osvobojdenie Blvd, 6100 Kazanlak, Bulgaria;
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- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.G.); (Y.I.); (M.M.Z.); (A.K.); (H.N.)
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- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.G.); (Y.I.); (M.M.Z.); (A.K.); (H.N.)
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- The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 26 Acad. G. Bonchev str., 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.G.); (Y.I.); (M.M.Z.); (A.K.); (H.N.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +35-92-979-3185
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Ferro M, Lucarelli G, Buonerba C, Terracciano D, Boccia G, Cerullo G, Cosimato V. Narrative review of Mediterranean diet in Cilento: longevity and potential prevention for prostate cancer. Ther Adv Urol 2021; 13:17562872211026404. [PMID: 35173812 PMCID: PMC8842148 DOI: 10.1177/17562872211026404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- Matteo Ferro
- Division of Urology, European Institute of Oncology (IEO) - IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation – Urology, Andrology and Kidney Transplantation Unit, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Regional Reference Center for Rare Tumors, Department of Oncology and Hematology, AOU Federico II of Naples, Naples, Campania, Italy
- National Reference Center for Environmental Health, Zoo-prophylactic Institute of Southern Italy, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University Federico II, Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Movement Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Naples “Parthenope”, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Laboratory Medicine – Civil Hospital “Maria SS. Addolorata”– Eboli, Salerno, Italy
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Almatroodi SA, Alsahli MA, Almatroudi A, Verma AK, Aloliqi A, Allemailem KS, Khan AA, Rahmani AH. Potential Therapeutic Targets of Quercetin, a Plant Flavonol, and Its Role in the Therapy of Various Types of Cancer through the Modulation of Various Cell Signaling Pathways. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26051315. [PMID: 33804548 PMCID: PMC7957552 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26051315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Polyphenolic flavonoids are considered natural, non-toxic chemopreventers, which are most commonly derived from plants, fruits, and vegetables. Most of these polyphenolics exhibit remarkable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Quercetin (Qu) is a chief representative of these polyphenolic compounds, which exhibits excellent antioxidant and anticancer potential, and has attracted the attention of researchers working in the area of cancer biology. Qu can regulate numerous tumor-related activities, such as oxidative stress, angiogenesis, cell cycle, tumor necrosis factor, proliferation, apoptosis, and metastasis. The anticancer properties of Qu mainly occur through the modulation of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), apoptosis, phosphatidyl inositol-3-kinase (P13K)/Akt (proteinase-kinase B)/mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin), MAPK (mitogen activated protein kinase)/ERK1/2 (extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2), and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways. The anticancer potential of Qu is documented in numerous in vivo and in vitro studies, involving several animal models and cell lines. Remarkably, this phytochemical possesses toxic activities against cancerous cells only, with limited toxic effects on normal cells. In this review, we present extensive research investigations aimed to discuss the therapeutic potential of Qu in the management of different types of cancers. The anticancer potential of Qu is specifically discussed by focusing its ability to target specific molecular signaling, such as p53, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), VEGF, signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT), PI3K/Akt, and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) pathways. The anticancer potential of Qu has gained remarkable interest, but the exact mechanism of its action remains unclear. However, this natural compound has great pharmacological potential; it is now believed to be a complementary—or alternative—medicine for the prevention and treatment of different cancers.
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- Saleh A. Almatroodi
- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.A.); (K.S.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.A.); (K.S.A.)
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.A.); (K.S.A.)
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- Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 51542, India;
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.A.); (K.S.A.)
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51542, Saudi Arabia; (S.A.A.); (M.A.A.); (A.A.); (K.S.A.)
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Ghavami G, Muhammadnejad S, Amanpour S, Sardari S. Bioactivity Screening of Mulberry Leaf Extracts and two Related Flavonoids in Combination with Cisplatin on Human Gastric Adenocarcinoma Cells. Iran J Pharm Res 2020; 19:371-382. [PMID: 33224244 PMCID: PMC7667550 DOI: 10.22037/ijpr.2020.1101087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The successful therapy strategy of gastric cancer is defined as devastating the cancerous cells without exposing systematic toxicity and undesirable side effects. One strategy to overcome cancer treatment related difficulties could be combination therapy with natural products with anticancer drugs to introduce effective antitumor effects in addition to reduce undesirable side effects. In this regard, different extracts of mulberry leaf, isoquercetin and rutin as the extracted flavonoids from Morus alba, mulberry, in single dose as well as in combination with cisplatin against gastric cancer cell line were applied. This innovative treatment led to cytotoxic effect on gastric cancer cells in a synergistic manner. The findings anticipated that these herbal products have exceptional potential for future gastric cancer investigations and therapy.
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- Ghazaleh Ghavami
- Drug Design and Bioinformatics Unit, Medical Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Cell-Based Therapies Research Center, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Biology Research center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Drug Design and Bioinformatics Unit, Medical Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Center, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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Afonso J, Santos LL, Longatto-Filho A, Baltazar F. Competitive glucose metabolism as a target to boost bladder cancer immunotherapy. Nat Rev Urol 2020; 17:77-106. [PMID: 31953517 DOI: 10.1038/s41585-019-0263-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Bladder cancer - the tenth most frequent cancer worldwide - has a heterogeneous natural history and clinical behaviour. The predominant histological subtype, urothelial bladder carcinoma, is characterized by high recurrence rates, progression and both primary and acquired resistance to platinum-based therapy, which impose a considerable economic burden on health-care systems and have substantial effects on the quality of life and the overall outcomes of patients with bladder cancer. The incidence of urothelial tumours is increasing owing to population growth and ageing, so novel therapeutic options are vital. Based on work by The Cancer Genome Atlas project, which has identified targetable vulnerabilities in bladder cancer, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have arisen as an effective alternative for managing advanced disease. However, although ICIs have shown durable responses in a subset of patients with bladder cancer, the overall response rate is only ~15-25%, which increases the demand for biomarkers of response and therapeutic strategies that can overcome resistance to ICIs. In ICI non-responders, cancer cells use effective mechanisms to evade immune cell antitumour activity; the overlapping Warburg effect machinery of cancer and immune cells is a putative determinant of the immunosuppressive phenotype in bladder cancer. This energetic interplay between tumour and immune cells leads to metabolic competition in the tumour ecosystem, limiting nutrient availability and leading to microenvironmental acidosis, which hinders immune cell function. Thus, molecular hallmarks of cancer cell metabolism are potential therapeutic targets, not only to eliminate malignant cells but also to boost the efficacy of immunotherapy. In this sense, integrating the targeting of tumour metabolism into immunotherapy design seems a rational approach to improve the therapeutic efficacy of ICIs.
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Accumulating data indicates a link between a pro-inflammatory status and occurrence of chronic disease-related fatigue. The questions are whether the observed inflammatory profile can be (a) improved by anti-inflammatory diets, and (b) if this improvement can in turn be translated into a significant fatigue reduction. The aim of this narrative review was to investigate the effect of anti-inflammatory nutrients, foods, and diets on inflammatory markers and fatigue in various patient populations. Next to observational and epidemiological studies, a total of 21 human trials have been evaluated in this work. Current available research is indicative, rather than evident, regarding the effectiveness of individuals’ use of single nutrients with anti-inflammatory and fatigue-reducing effects. In contrast, clinical studies demonstrate that a balanced diet with whole grains high in fibers, polyphenol-rich vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acid-rich foods might be able to improve disease-related fatigue symptoms. Nonetheless, further research is needed to clarify conflicting results in the literature and substantiate the promising results from human trials on fatigue.
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Michalcova K, Roychoudhury S, Halenar M, Tvrda E, Kovacikova E, Vasicek J, Chrenek P, Baldovska S, Sanislo L, Kren V, Kolesarova A. In vitro response of human ovarian cancer cells to dietary bioflavonoid isoquercitrin. J Environ Sci Health B 2019; 54:752-757. [PMID: 31271108 DOI: 10.1080/03601234.2019.1633214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Isoquercitrin is a dietary bioflavonoid used as a food supplement. We studied the mechanism underlying its effect in human ovarian cancer cells using OVCAR-3 cell line. Viability, survival, apoptosis, release of human transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and TGF-β1 receptor, and intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation by OVCAR-3 cells were examined after isoquercitrin treatment at concentrations 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 μg mL-1. AlamarBlue assay revealed that isoquercitrin did not cause any significant change (P > 0.05) in cell viability as compared to control. Apoptotic assay using flow cytometry did not find any significant change (P > 0.05) in the proportion of live, dead and apoptotic cells as compared to control. ELISA also showed that the release of human TGF-β1 and TGF-β1 receptor were not significantly (P > 0.05) affected by isoquercitrin as compared to control. Chemiluminescence assay demonstrated that lower concentrations (5, 10, and 25 μg mL-1) were able to exhibit beneficial effects by inhibiting the generation of intracellular ROS. In contrast, elevated concentrations of 50 and 100 μg mL-1 led to oxidative stress (P < 0.05). We concluded that the beneficial effect of isoquercitrin on ovarian cancer cells may be mediated by an antioxidative pathway that involves inhibition of intracellular ROS generation, thereby limiting oxidative stress.
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- Katarina Michalcova
- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences , Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra , Nitra , Slovak Republic
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences , Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra , Nitra , Slovak Republic
- Department of Life Science and Bioinformatics , Assam University , Silchar , India
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences , Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra , Nitra , Slovak Republic
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences , Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra , Nitra , Slovak Republic
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- Research Centre AgroBioTech , Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra , Nitra , Slovak Republic
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences , Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra , Nitra , Slovak Republic
- Research Institute for Animal Production Nitra , National Agricultural and Food Centre , Lužianky , Slovak Republic
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences , Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra , Nitra , Slovak Republic
- Research Institute for Animal Production Nitra , National Agricultural and Food Centre , Lužianky , Slovak Republic
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences , Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra , Nitra , Slovak Republic
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- St. Elizabeth Cancer Institute Hospital , Bratislava , Slovak Republic
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- Institute of Microbiology , Czech Academy of Sciences , Prague 4 , Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences , Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra , Nitra , Slovak Republic
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