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Viltres-Portales M, Sánchez-Martín MJ, Boada R, Llugany M, Valiente M. Liposomes as selenium nanocarriers for foliar application to wheat plants: A biofortification strategy. Food Chem 2024; 448:139123. [PMID: 38552461 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/24/2024]
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In the present work, liposomes have been used as nanocarriers in the biofortification of wheat plants with selenium (Se) through foliar application. Liposomal formulations were prepared using 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DPPC) and Phospholipon®90H (P90H) (average size <100 nm), loaded with different concentrations of inorganic Se (selenite and selenate) and applied twice to the plants in the stage of vegetative growth. Liposomes enhanced Se uptake by wheat plants compared to direct application. The highest Se enrichment was achieved using the phospholipid DPPC and a concentration of 1000 μmol·L-1 of Se without affecting the biomass, chlorophylls, carotenoids, and the concentration of mineral nutrients of the plants. The chemical speciation of Se in the plants was further investigated by X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). The results from XAS spectra revealed that most of the inorganic Se was transformed to organic Se and that the use of liposomes influenced the proportion of C-Se-C over C-Se-Se-C species.
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- Marcia Viltres-Portales
- GTS Research Group, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain; Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Universidad de La Habana, Zapata y G, Vedado, Plaza, 10400 La Habana, Cuba
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- GTS Research Group, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain.
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- GTS Research Group, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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- Plant Physiology Group (BABVE), Faculty of Biosciences, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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- GTS Research Group, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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Lin Y, Yuan M, Wang G. Copper homeostasis and cuproptosis in gynecological disorders: Pathogenic insights and therapeutic implications. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 84:127436. [PMID: 38547725 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/27/2024]
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This review comprehensively explores the complex role of copper homeostasis in female reproductive system diseases. As an essential trace element, copper plays a crucial role in various biological functions. Its dysregulation is increasingly recognized as a pivotal factor in the pathogenesis of gynecological disorders. We investigate how copper impacts these diseases, focusing on aspects like oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, immune function, estrogen levels, and angiogenesis. The review highlights significant changes in copper levels in diseases such as cervical, ovarian, endometrial cancer, and endometriosis, underscoring their potential roles in disease mechanisms and therapeutic exploration. The recent discovery of 'cuproptosis,' a novel cell death mechanism induced by copper ions, offers a fresh molecular perspective in understanding these diseases. The review also examines genes associated with cuproptosis, particularly those related to drug resistance, suggesting new strategies to enhance traditional therapy effectiveness. Additionally, we critically evaluate current therapeutic approaches targeting copper homeostasis, including copper ionophores, chelators, and nanoparticles, emphasizing their emerging potential in gynecological disease treatment. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of copper's role in female reproductive health, setting the stage for future research to elucidate its mechanisms and develop targeted therapeutic strategies.
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- Ying Lin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Medical Integration and Practice Center, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Jinan Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Gynecological Disease, Jinan, Shandong Province China; Gynecology Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan Shandong Province, China; Gynecology Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Jinan Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Gynecological Disease, Jinan, Shandong Province China; Gynecology Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan Shandong Province, China; Gynecology Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China; Jinan Key Laboratory of Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Gynecological Disease, Jinan, Shandong Province China; Gynecology Laboratory, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Jinan Shandong Province, China; Gynecology Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation Center, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan Shandong Province, China.
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Huo Y, Ding WJ, Liu YR, Li ZT, Dai KY, Liu C, Ji HY, Liu AJ. Selenochemical modification of low molecular weight polysaccharides from Grifola frondosa and the mechanism of their inhibitory effects on gastric cancer cells. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:131812. [PMID: 38670197 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131812] [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: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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An important micronutrient involved in immune response and antitumor is selenium. LMW-GFP, a polysaccharide extracted from Grifola frondosa seed bodies, has a relatively weak antitumor effect on BGC-823 and MFC cells in vitro, whereas selenium binding to LMW-GFP can significantly increase the in vitro antitumor activity of LMW-GFP. In this study, Se-LMW-GFP was prepared by the HNO3-Na2SeO3 method, and the structures of LMW-GFP and Se-LMW-GFP were characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy of absorption, FTIR spectroscopy, and electron scanning microscopy, and these structural analyses showed that selenium was successfully complexed to LMW-GFP. The selenium content of Se-LMW-GFP was measured to be 2.08 % ± 0.08 % by ICP-MS. The anti-tumor activity of LMW-GFP before and after selenium modification was compared by cellular experiments, and the findings indicated that the anti-tumor activity of Se-LMW-GFP was considerably improved over that of LMW-GFP, and inhibited the proliferation of BGC-823 cells and MFC cells through a combination of the Fas/FasL-mediated exogenous death receptor pathway as well as the endogenous mitochondrial pathway. Our results suggest that Se-LMW-GFP not only has great potential for natural health food and anti-gastric cancer drug development but is also a good selenium supplement.
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- Yao Huo
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong 264005, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China.
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Eydelkhani M, Kiabi S, Nowruzi B. In vitro assessment of the effect of magnetic fields on efficacy of biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles by Alborzia kermanshahica. BMC Biotechnol 2024; 24:27. [PMID: 38725019 PMCID: PMC11080146 DOI: 10.1186/s12896-024-00855-4] [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: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Cyanobacteria represent a rich resource of a wide array of unique bioactive compounds that are proving to be potent sources of anticancer drugs. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have shown an increasing potential as major therapeutic platforms and led to the production of higher levels of ROS that can present desirable anticancer properties. Chitosan-SeNPs have also presented antitumor properties against hepatic cancer cell lines, especially the Cht-NP (Chitosan-NPs), promoting ROS generation and mitochondria dysfunction. It is proposed that magnetic fields can add new dimensions to nanoparticle applications. Hence, in this study, the biosynthesis of SeNPs using Alborzia kermanshahica and chitosan (CS) as stabilizers has been developed. The SeNPs synthesis was performed at different cyanobacterial cultivation conditions, including control (without magnetic field) and magnetic fields of 30 mT and 60 mT. The SeNPs were characterized by uv-visible spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Dynamic light scattering (DLS), zeta potential, and TEM. In addition, the antibacterial activity, inhibition of bacterial growth, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), as well as the antifungal activity and cytotoxicity of SeNPs, were performed. The results of uv-visible spectrometry, DLS, and zeta potential showed that 60 mT had the highest value regarding the adsorption, size, and stabilization in compared to the control. FTIR spectroscopy results showed consistent spectra, but the increased intensity of peaks indicates an increase in bond number after exposure to 30 mT and 60 mT. The results of the antibacterial activity and the inhibition zone diameter of synthesized nanoparticles showed that Staphylococcus aureus was more sensitive to nanoparticles produced under 60 mT. Se-NPs produced by Alborzia kermanshahica cultured under a 60 mT magnetic field exhibit potent antimicrobial and anticancer properties, making them a promising natural agent for use in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries.
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- Melika Eydelkhani
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Converging Sciences and Technologies, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Tonekabon branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Converging Sciences and Technologies, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Su H, Lv Y, Zhu L, Wang Y. Roles of PTEN gene methylation in Se-CQDs induced mitochondrial apoptosis of osteosarcoma cells. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 234:113757. [PMID: 38241895 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Biocompatible carbon quantum dots (CQDs) containing anti-osteosarcoma elements are intriguing therapeutics promising for bioimaging and tumor therapy. However, how the anti-osteosarcoma element doped in the structure of such CQDs triggers tumor inhibition remains unclear. Here, selenium-doped CQDs (Se-CQDs) are developed via a one-step hydrothermal route using discarded orange peel as a carbon source and structurally characterized by various physicochemical techniques. The biocompatibility and anti-osteosarcoma efficacy are deeply evaluated using animal and cell models. The resulting spherical Se-CQDs, with a 3-7 nm diameter, possess green-yellow tunable luminescence and excellent biocompatibility. Cell experiments show that Se-CQDs can be up-taken by osteosarcoma U2OS cells and activate the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway triggered by increased reactive oxygen species. They can arrest the cell cycle at the G2/S phase and promote cellular apoptosis with reduced invasion and migration. Molecularly, Se-CQDs can down-regulate the expression of DNMT1 while up-regulating the expression of PTEN due to the decreased promoter methylation. Notably, Se-incorporated CQDs are more effective in inhibiting the proliferation, migration, and invasion of osteosarcoma than Se-free CQDs. It is feasible to use Se-CQDs as candidates for the potential application of early monitoring and treatment of osteosarcoma.
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- Huahua Su
- The Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment and Immunotherapy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China
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- The Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment and Immunotherapy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China
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- The Hubei Key Laboratory of Tumor Microenvironment and Immunotherapy, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China
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- Department of Morphology, College of Basic Medical Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China; The Third-Grade Pharmacological Laboratory on Chinese Medicine (Approved by State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine), China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443002, China.
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Ramos-Inza S, Morán-Serradilla C, Gaviria-Soteras L, Sharma AK, Plano D, Sanmartín C, Font M. Formulation Studies with Cyclodextrins for Novel Selenium NSAID Derivatives. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1532. [PMID: 38338811 PMCID: PMC10855879 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Commercial cyclodextrins (CDs) are commonly used to form inclusion complexes (ICs) with different molecules in order to enhance their water solubility, stability, and bioavailability. Nowadays, there is strong, convincing evidence of the anticancer effect of selenium (Se)-containing compounds. However, pharmaceutical limitations, such as an unpleasant taste or poor aqueous solubility, impede their further evaluation and clinical use. In this work, we study the enhancement of solubility with CD complexes for a set of different nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) derivatives with Se as selenoester or diacyl diselenide chemical forms, with demonstrated antitumoral activity. The CD complexes were analyzed via nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopic techniques. In order to obtain additional data that could help explain the experimental results obtained, 3D models of the theoretical CD-compound complexes were constructed using molecular modeling techniques. Among all the compounds, I.3e and II.5 showed a remarkable increase in their water solubility, which could be ascribed to the formation of the most stable interactions with the CDs used, in agreement with the in silico studies performed. Thus, the preliminary results obtained in this work led us to confirm the selection of β and γ-CD as the most suitable for overcoming the pharmaceutical drawbacks of these Se derivatives.
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- Sandra Ramos-Inza
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Navarra, Irunlarrea 1, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain; (S.R.-I.); (C.M.-S.); (L.G.-S.); (D.P.); (M.F.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Irunlarrea 3, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Navarra, Irunlarrea 1, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain; (S.R.-I.); (C.M.-S.); (L.G.-S.); (D.P.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Navarra, Irunlarrea 1, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain; (S.R.-I.); (C.M.-S.); (L.G.-S.); (D.P.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Penn State Cancer Institute, CH72, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, USA;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Navarra, Irunlarrea 1, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain; (S.R.-I.); (C.M.-S.); (L.G.-S.); (D.P.); (M.F.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Irunlarrea 3, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Navarra, Irunlarrea 1, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain; (S.R.-I.); (C.M.-S.); (L.G.-S.); (D.P.); (M.F.)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Navarra (IdiSNA), Irunlarrea 3, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Navarra, Irunlarrea 1, E-31008 Pamplona, Spain; (S.R.-I.); (C.M.-S.); (L.G.-S.); (D.P.); (M.F.)
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Hassan MG, Hawwa MT, Baraka DM, El-Shora HM, Hamed AA. Biogenic selenium nanoparticles and selenium/chitosan-Nanoconjugate biosynthesized by Streptomyces parvulus MAR4 with antimicrobial and anticancer potential. BMC Microbiol 2024; 24:21. [PMID: 38216871 PMCID: PMC10785380 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-023-03171-7] [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: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND As antibiotics and chemotherapeutics are no longer as efficient as they once were, multidrug resistant (MDR) pathogens and cancer are presently considered as two of the most dangerous threats to human life. In this study, Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) biosynthesized by Streptomyces parvulus MAR4, nano-chitosan (NCh), and their nanoconjugate (Se/Ch-nanoconjugate) were suggested to be efficacious antimicrobial and anticancer agents. RESULTS SeNPs biosynthesized by Streptomyces parvulus MAR4 and NCh were successfully achieved and conjugated. The biosynthesized SeNPs were spherical with a mean diameter of 94.2 nm and high stability. Yet, Se/Ch-nanoconjugate was semispherical with a 74.9 nm mean diameter and much higher stability. The SeNPs, NCh, and Se/Ch-nanoconjugate showed significant antimicrobial activity against various microbial pathogens with strong inhibitory effect on their tested metabolic key enzymes [phosphoglucose isomerase (PGI), pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) and nitrate reductase (NR)]; Se/Ch-nanoconjugate was the most powerful agent. Furthermore, SeNPs revealed strong cytotoxicity against HepG2 (IC50 = 13.04 μg/ml) and moderate toxicity against Caki-1 (HTB-46) tumor cell lines (IC50 = 21.35 μg/ml) but low cytotoxicity against WI-38 normal cell line (IC50 = 85.69 μg/ml). Nevertheless, Se/Ch-nanoconjugate displayed substantial cytotoxicity against HepG2 and Caki-1 (HTB-46) with IC50 values of 11.82 and 7.83 μg/ml, respectively. Consequently, Se/Ch-nanoconjugate may be more easily absorbed by both tumor cell lines. However, it exhibited very low cytotoxicity on WI-38 with IC50 of 153.3 μg/ml. Therefore, Se/Ch-nanoconjugate presented the most anticancer activity. CONCLUSION The biosynthesized SeNPs and Se/Ch-nanoconjugate are convincingly recommended to be used in biomedical applications as versatile and potent antimicrobial and anticancer agents ensuring notable levels of biosafety, environmental compatibility, and efficacy.
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- Mervat G Hassan
- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University, P. O. Box 13511, Banha, Qalyubia, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University, P. O. Box 13511, Banha, Qalyubia, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science, Benha University, P. O. Box 13511, Banha, Qalyubia, Egypt
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- Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, P. O. Box 35516, Mansoura, Dakahliaو, Egypt
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- Microbial Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, 33 El-Buhouth Street, P. O. Box 12622, Giza, Dokki, Egypt.
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Shu J, Liao Y, Wang J, Zhang Y, Zhou W, Zhang H. Synthesis of Selenium Nanoparticles and Their Effect on Pancreatic Functions and Acute Pancreatitis in Rats. J Oleo Sci 2024; 73:351-358. [PMID: 38432999 DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess23190] [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] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Acute pancreatitis (AP) have been documented to have severe impact on pancreatic function. Frequent incidence of AP can result in chronic pancreatitis and thereby it can increase the probability of pancreatic cancers. This study intended to examine the effect of selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) synthesized from Coleus forskohlii leaf extract on pancreatic function and AP in rat. Primarily, Se-NPs was fabricated using the C. forskohlii leaf extract. The synthesized nanomaterial was characterized through UV-visible, XRD, and FTIR spectroscopies. Notably, the zeta potential of Se-NPs was found to be -32.8 mV with a polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.18. Morphological analysis on SEM unveiled the spherical shape of Se-NP with an average particle size of 12.69 nm. Strikingly, cytotoxicity analysis on pancreatic cancer and normal cells unveiled the concentration-dependent toxicity profile. However, IC 50 value is lower in normal pancreatic cell lines in comparison to pancreatic cancer cells lines. Assessment of Se-NPs on AP rats revealed the positive impact of Se-NPs. It effectively decreased the amount of lipase, amylase, IL-1β, MDA, NO, and Bcl-2 while increased the glucose, insulin, HOMA-β and antioxidant potential in AP rats. In addition, an evaluation of Se-NPs in the pancreatic functions revealed the non-harmful effect of Se-NPs.
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- Juan Shu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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Nahhas AF, Webster TJ. Applications of peptide-functionalized or unfunctionalized selenium nanoparticles for the passivation of SARS-CoV-2 variants and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 233:113638. [PMID: 37995630 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113638] [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: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA. 5 and XBB are currently causing a COVID resurgence due to their increased spreading and infectivity. These latest subvariants have been shown to be somewhat resistant to the most common vaccines even with the third dose. Moreover, it has been well documented that when patients stop taking some commercial therapies (such as Paxlovid), COVID from these variants may return and may even be more contagious. Herein, we tested unfunctionalized and functionalized selenium (Se) nanoparticles with three novel peptides (NapFFTLUFLTUTEKKKK, NapFFMLUFLMUMEKKKK, and NapFFSAVLQSGFKKKK) previously shown by themselves to passivate the Omicron SARS-CoV-2 BA.4, BA.5 and XBB variants. Se is a natural element in our diet and is well known to boost the immune system, thus, providing a complementary approach to viral infections. NapFFMLUFLMUMEKKKK showed a stronger inhibition ability at 98 % for Omicron BA.4 % and 96 % for Omicron BA.5 after just 15 min in vitro. Two types of Se nanoparticles (those made chemically or biogenically by cells) were tested to passivate the new SARS-CoV-2 XBB variant. Results showed that the combination of any peptide and using either type of Se NP, the Omicron subvariant XBB was inhibited by 100 % after just 15 min in vitro. Interestingly, the use of Se NPs alone outperformed the peptides in terms of XBB passivation. Also, in order to determine a mechanism of action, functionalizing Se nanoparticles with the NapFFSAVLQSGFKKKK peptide showed a high binding ability toward the chemotrypsin-like cysteine protease (SARS CoV-2 3CLpro). Further, as a demonstration of their versatility, these functionalized peptides also passivated the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). NapFFTLUFLTUTEKKKK and NapFFMLUFLMUMEKKKK showed in silico interactions with the fusion glycoprotein of RSV prompting in vitro RSV pseudo virus testing. Compared to the conventionally precipitated synthetic Se nanoparticles, in vitro results showed that biogenic Se functionalized with the peptides enhanced the inhibition RSV to 100 % after just 15 min of incubation. NapFFTLUFLTUTEKKKK and NapFFMLUFLMUMEKKKK also showed no potential genotoxicity or carcinogenic effects. The peptides showed good gastro-intestinal (GI) tract absorption and bioavailability as predicted using the partition coefficient (QP logPo/w), and high-water solubility as detected by QPlogS. According to these promising results, functionalizing biogenic Se nanoparticles with these novel peptides should be further studied in vivo for the improved diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of SARS-CoV-2, RSV, and other respiratory virus infections.
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- Alaa F Nahhas
- Biochemistry Department, College of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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- Program in Materials Science, UFPI, Teresina, Brazil; School of Engineering, Saveetha University, Chennai, India; School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China
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Xu S, Dong K, Gao R, Yang Y, Zhou Y, Luo C, Chen W, Liu SM. Cuproptosis-related signature for clinical prognosis and immunotherapy sensitivity in hepatocellular carcinoma. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2023; 149:12249-12263. [PMID: 37434092 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-023-05099-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Copper homeostasis imbalance has been implicated in tumor progression, aggressiveness, and treatment response. However, the precise roles of cuproptosis-related genes (CRGs) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remain poorly understood. METHODS In this study, we employed a consensus clustering algorithm to identify distinct molecular subtypes. We then performed Kaplan-Meier analysis and univariate Cox regression analysis to identify prognostic differentially expressed genes. The expression of these genes was subsequently validated using qPCR on fresh-frozen tissues obtained from HCC patients. Moreover, leveraging the TCGA-HCC cohort, we constructed a CRGs-related risk prediction model using the LASSO and multivariate Cox regression analysis. RESULTS By analyzing the data, we successfully established a CRGs risk prognostic model for HCC patients, comprising five differential genes (CAD, SGCB, TXNRD1, KDR, and MTND4P20). Cox regression analysis revealed that the CRGs risk score could serve as an independent prognostic factor for overall survival (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.308, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.200 - 1.426, P < 0.001). The area under the curve (AUC) values of the CRGs-score for predicting 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year survival rates were 0.785, 0.724, and 0.723, respectively. Notably, the expression levels of immune checkpoints (including PD-1, PD-L1, and CTLA4) significantly differed between the low- and high-risk score groups. Furthermore, the low-risk score group displayed increased sensitivity to sorafenib, cisplatin, cyclopamine, nilotinib, salubrinal, and gemcitabine, whereas the high-risk score group exhibited heightened sensitivity to lapatinib, erlotinib, and gefitinib. CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight the potential of the CRGs risk score as an independent and promising biomarker for clinical prognosis and immunotherapy sensitivity in HCC patients.
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- Shaohua Xu
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Center for Gene Diagnosis and Program of Clinical Laboratory, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Center for Gene Diagnosis and Program of Clinical Laboratory, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Center for Gene Diagnosis and Program of Clinical Laboratory, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Center for Gene Diagnosis and Program of Clinical Laboratory, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Center for Gene Diagnosis and Program of Clinical Laboratory, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China
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- The First College of Clinical Medical Science, Three Gorges University, Hubei, 443000, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Center for Gene Diagnosis and Program of Clinical Laboratory, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Center for Gene Diagnosis and Program of Clinical Laboratory, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, China.
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Nikulin MV, Drobot VV, Shurubor YI, Švedas VK, Krasnikov BF. Preparative Biocatalytic Synthesis of α-Ketomethylselenobutyrate-A Putative Agent for Cancer Therapy. Molecules 2023; 28:6178. [PMID: 37687007 PMCID: PMC10489025 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28176178] [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: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Biomedical studies of the role of organic selenium compounds indicate that the amino acid derivative of L-selenomethionine, α-ketomethylselenobutyrate (KMSB), can be considered a potential anticancer therapeutic agent. It was noted that, in addition to a direct effect on redox signaling molecules, α-ketoacid metabolites of organoselenium compounds are able to change the status of histone acetylation and suppress the activity of histone deacetylases in cancer cells. However, the wide use of KMSB in biomedical research is hindered not only by its commercial unavailability, but also by the fact that there is no detailed information in the literature on possible methods for the synthesis of this compound. This paper describes in detail the procedure for obtaining a high-purity KMSB preparation (purity ≥ 99.3%) with a yield of the target product of more than 67%. L-amino acid oxidase obtained from C. adamanteus was used as a catalyst for the conversion of L-selenomethionine to KMSB. If necessary, this method can be used as a basis both for scaling up the synthesis of KMSB and for developing cost-effective biocatalytic technologies for obtaining other highly purified drugs.
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- Maksim V. Nikulin
- Belozersky Institute of Physicochemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Lenin Hills 1, Bldg. 40, Moscow 119991, Russia; (M.V.N.); (V.V.D.)
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- Belozersky Institute of Physicochemical Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Lenin Hills 1, Bldg. 40, Moscow 119991, Russia; (M.V.N.); (V.V.D.)
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- Centre for Strategic Planning of FMBA of the Russian Federation, Pogodinskaya St., Bldg. 10, Moscow 119121, Russia;
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- Faculty of Bioengineering and Bioinformatics, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Lenin Hills 1, Bldg. 73, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Centre for Strategic Planning of FMBA of the Russian Federation, Pogodinskaya St., Bldg. 10, Moscow 119121, Russia;
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吕 振, 季 文, 程 倩, 周 雪, 王 威, 杨 燕. [Methylselenocysteine Promotes Etoposide Cytotoxicity by Enhancing Homotypic Gap Junctions Composed of Connexin 26]. SICHUAN DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF SICHUAN UNIVERSITY. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDITION 2023; 54:532-538. [PMID: 37248580 PMCID: PMC10475426 DOI: 10.12182/20230560205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Objective To investigate the effect of methylselenocysteine (MSC) on the function of homotypic gap junction (GJ) composed of connexin (Cx) 26 and its regulation of chemotherapeutic drug cytotoxicity. Methods The Tet-on HeLa cells transfected with and stably expressing Cx26 were used as the tool cells. Effects of MSC on cell growth, GJ function, and Cx26 protein expression were examined by MTT method, parachute assay, and Western blot analysis, respectively. The cytotoxicity of chemotherapeutic drugs was determined by standard colony-forming assay, and the relationship between MSC's effect on cytotoxicity of these chemotherapeutic drugs and its regulation of GJ was further analyzed. Results In Tet-on HeLa cells, doxycycline (Dox) can induce the expression of Cx26, which could then form functional GJs. Within a concentration range of 50 μmol/L, MSC had no significant effect on HeLa cell growth. Non-toxic concentrations of MSC can enhance GJs in a concentration-dependent manner and exert its effect at the nanomolar level. This effect was associated with an induction of Cx26 protein expression by MSC. Among the three common chemotherapeutic agents with different mechanisms of action, etoposide (Eto) presented cytotoxicity differences between HeLa cells cultured at low density (nonconfluent, no GJ formed) and high density (confluent, GJ formed). What's more, the inhibitory effect of Eto combined with MSC on HeLa cell colony formation was stronger than that of Eto alone, and this effect occurred only in HeLa cells with GJ formation. Conclusion MSC can potentiate the cytotoxicity of Eto by enhancing the GJs composed of Cx26, indicating that combined strategy of selenide and chemotherapy shows potential value in the treatment of malignant tumors.
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- 振宇 吕
- 蚌埠医学院第一附属医院 肿瘤内科 (蚌埠 233004)Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233004, China
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- 蚌埠医学院第一附属医院 肿瘤内科 (蚌埠 233004)Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233004, China
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- 蚌埠医学院第一附属医院 肿瘤内科 (蚌埠 233004)Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233004, China
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- 蚌埠医学院第一附属医院 肿瘤内科 (蚌埠 233004)Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233004, China
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- 蚌埠医学院第一附属医院 肿瘤内科 (蚌埠 233004)Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233004, China
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- 蚌埠医学院第一附属医院 肿瘤内科 (蚌埠 233004)Department of Medical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233004, China
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Fagbohun OF, Gillies CR, Murphy KPJ, Rupasinghe HPV. Role of Antioxidant Vitamins and Other Micronutrients on Regulations of Specific Genes and Signaling Pathways in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076092. [PMID: 37047063 PMCID: PMC10093825 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Cancer is an escalating global issue, with 19.3 million new cases and 9.9 million deaths in 2020. Therefore, effective approaches to prevent cancer are urgently required. Diet plays a significant role in determining cancer risk. Nutrients and food bioactives influence specific signaling pathways in the body. Recently, there have been significant advances in cancer prevention research through nutrigenomics or with the effects of dietary components on the genome. Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus databases were used to search for peer-reviewed articles between 2017 and 2023. Criteria used were vitamins, minerals, tumors, cancer, genes, inflammation, signaling pathways, and nutrigenomics. Among the total of 1857 articles available, the highest relevant 90 articles that specifically discussed signaling pathways and genes on cancer cell lines and human cancer patients were selected and reviewed. Food sources are rich in antioxidant micronutrients, which are effective in activating or regulating signaling pathways involved in pathogenesis and cancer therapy by activating enzymes such as mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), protein kinase C (PKC), and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K). The micronutrients are involved in the regulation of β-catenin (WNT/β-catenin) including mutations in Kras and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) alongside inhibition of the NF-kB pathway. The most common mechanism of cancer prevention by these micronutrients is their antioxidative, anti-inflammation, and anti-apoptosis effects. This review discusses how nutrigenomics is essential and beneficial for developing cancer prevention and treatment approaches.
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- Oladapo F Fagbohun
- Department Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS B2N 2R8, Canada
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- Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS B2N 2R8, Canada
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8, Canada
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- Department Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS B2N 2R8, Canada
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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Sravani AB, Ghate V, Lewis S. Human papillomavirus infection, cervical cancer and the less explored role of trace elements. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:1026-1050. [PMID: 35467267 PMCID: PMC9898429 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-022-03226-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Cervical cancer is an aggressive type of cancer affecting women worldwide. Many affected individuals rely on smear tests for the diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation for their treatment. However, due to a broad set of undesired results and side-effects associated with the existing protocols, the search for better diagnostic and therapeutic interventions is a never-ending pursuit. In the purview, the bio-concentration of trace elements (copper, selenium, zinc, iron, arsenic, manganese, and cadmium) is seen to fluctuate during the occurrence of cervical cancer and its progression from pre-cancerous to metastatic nature. Thus, during the occurrence of cervical cancer, the detection of trace elements and their supplementation will prove to be highly advantageous in developing diagnostic tools and therapeutics, respectively. This review provides a detailed overview of cervical cancer, its encouragement by human papillomavirus infections, the mechanism of pathology, and resistance. Majorly, the review emphasizes the less explored role of trace elements, their contribution to the growth and inhibition of cervical cancer. Numerous clinical trials have been listed, thereby providing a comprehensive reference to the exploration of trace elements in the management of cervical cancer.
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- Anne Boyina Sravani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India.
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Pinel-Cabello M, Jauregui R, Jroundi F, Geffers R, Jarek M, Link A, Vilchez-Vargas R, Merroun ML. Genetic mechanisms for Se(VI) reduction and synthesis of trigonal 1-D nanostructures in Stenotrophomonas bentonitica: Perspectives in eco-friendly nanomaterial production and bioremediation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 862:160635. [PMID: 36476772 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Selenate (Se(VI)) is one of the most soluble and toxic species of Se. Microbial Se(VI) reduction is an efficient tool for bioremediation strategies. However, this process is limited to a few microorganisms, and its molecular basis remains unknown. We present detailed Se(VI)-resistance mechanisms under 50 and 200 mM, in Stenotrophomonas bentonitica BII-R7, coupling enzymatic reduction of Se(VI) to formation of less toxic trigonal Se (t-Se). The results reveal a concentration-dependent response. Despite the lack of evidence of Se(VI)-reduction to Se(0) under 50 mM Se(VI), many genes were highly induced, indicating that Se(VI)-resistance could be based on intracellular reduction to Se(IV), mainly through molybdenum-dependent enzymes (e.g. respiratory nitrate reductase), and antioxidant activity by enzymes like glutathione peroxidase. Although exposure to 200 mM provoked a sharp drop in gene expression, a time-dependent process of reduction and formation of amorphous (a), monoclinic (m) and t-Se nanostructures was unravelled: a-Se nanospheres were initially synthesized intracellularly, which would transform into m-Se and finally into t-Se nanostructures during the following phases. This is the first work describing an intracellular Se(VI) reduction and biotransformation process to long-term stable and insoluble t-Se nanomaterials. These results expand the fundamental understanding of Se biogeochemical cycling, and the effectiveness of BII-R7 for bioremediation purposes.
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- AgResearch Grasslands Research Centre, Tennent Drive, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Genome Analytics, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Genome Analytics, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), 38124 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, University of Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, University of Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
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Ahmad I, Younas Z, Mashwani ZUR, Raja NI, Akram A. Phytomediated Selenium Nanoparticles Improved Physio-morphological, Antioxidant, and Oil Bioactive Compounds of Sesame under Induced Biotic Stress. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:3354-3366. [PMID: 36713727 PMCID: PMC9878642 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Vegetable oil consumption is expected to reach almost 200 billion kilograms by 2030 in the world and almost 2.97 million tons in Pakistan. A large quantity of edible oil is imported annually from other countries to fill the gap between local production and consumption. Compared to other edible oil crops such as soybean, rapeseed, peanut and olive, sesame has innately higher (55%) oil content, which makes it an excellent candidate to be considered to meet local edible oil production. Oil seed crops, especially sesame, are affected by various pathogens, which results in decreased oil production with low quality oil. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) work synergistically, as it has antifungal activity along with improving plant growth. Different concentrations of SeNPs were used, on three different varieties of sesame (TS-5, TH-6, and Till-18). Plant growth and development were accelerated by SeNPs, which ultimately led to an increase in crop yield. Morphological parameters revealed that SeNPs resulted in a growth increase of 55.7% in root length, 48% increase in leaf number/plant, and 38% in stem diameter. Out of three sesame varieties, TS-5 seedlings treated with 40 mg/L SeNPs showed 96.7% germination and 53% SVI at 40 mg/L. Sesame varieties dramatically increased antioxidant capability using SeNPs, resulting in 147% increase in SOD and 140% increase in POD enzyme units in TH-6 and 76% elevation in CAT enzymes in TS-5 (mean ± S.E). GCMS analysis revealed that bioactive compound I, sesamin, sesamol, and tocopherol contents were increased along with enhanced production of different unsaturated fatty acids. Kegg pathway analysis and MSEA revealed that these compounds were mainly involved in biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids, suggesting that SeNPs have elicited the biosynthesis of unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid, linoleic acid, and α-linoleic acid. This study concluded that SeNPs (40 mg/L) have an excellent capability to be used for crop improvement along with better oil quality.
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Zambonino MC, Quizhpe EM, Mouheb L, Rahman A, Agathos SN, Dahoumane SA. Biogenic Selenium Nanoparticles in Biomedical Sciences: Properties, Current Trends, Novel Opportunities and Emerging Challenges in Theranostic Nanomedicine. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:424. [PMID: 36770385 PMCID: PMC9921003 DOI: 10.3390/nano13030424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Selenium is an important dietary supplement and an essential trace element incorporated into selenoproteins with growth-modulating properties and cytotoxic mechanisms of action. However, different compounds of selenium usually possess a narrow nutritional or therapeutic window with a low degree of absorption and delicate safety margins, depending on the dose and the chemical form in which they are provided to the organism. Hence, selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are emerging as a novel therapeutic and diagnostic platform with decreased toxicity and the capacity to enhance the biological properties of Se-based compounds. Consistent with the exciting possibilities offered by nanotechnology in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, SeNPs are useful tools in current biomedical research with exceptional benefits as potential therapeutics, with enhanced bioavailability, improved targeting, and effectiveness against oxidative stress and inflammation-mediated disorders. In view of the need for developing eco-friendly, inexpensive, simple, and high-throughput biomedical agents that can also ally with theranostic purposes and exhibit negligible side effects, biogenic SeNPs are receiving special attention. The present manuscript aims to be a reference in its kind by providing the readership with a thorough and comprehensive review that emphasizes the current, yet expanding, possibilities offered by biogenic SeNPs in the biomedical field and the promise they hold among selenium-derived products to, eventually, elicit future developments. First, the present review recalls the physiological importance of selenium as an oligo-element and introduces the unique biological, physicochemical, optoelectronic, and catalytic properties of Se nanomaterials. Then, it addresses the significance of nanosizing on pharmacological activity (pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics) and cellular interactions of SeNPs. Importantly, it discusses in detail the role of biosynthesized SeNPs as innovative theranostic agents for personalized nanomedicine-based therapies. Finally, this review explores the role of biogenic SeNPs in the ongoing context of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and presents key prospects in translational nanomedicine.
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- Marjorie C. Zambonino
- School of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Hacienda San José s/n, San Miguel de Urcuquí 100119, Ecuador
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- School of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Yachay Tech University, Hacienda San José s/n, San Miguel de Urcuquí 100119, Ecuador
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- Laboratoire de Recherche de Chimie Appliquée et de Génie Chimique, Hasnaoua I, Université Mouloud Mammeri, BP 17 RP, Tizi-Ouzou 15000, Algeria
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- Center for Midstream Management and Science, Lamar University, 211 Redbird Ln., Beaumont, TX 77710, USA
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- Earth and Life Institute, Catholic University of Louvain, B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, C.P. 6079, Succ. Centre-Ville, Montréal, QC H3C 3A7, Canada
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Université de Moncton, 18, Ave Antonine-Maillet, Moncton, NB E1A 3E9, Canada
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Cruz DM, Mostafavi E, Vernet-Crua A, O’Connell CP, Barabadi H, Mobini S, Cholula-Díaz JL, Guisbiers G, García-Martín JM, Webster TJ. Green nanotechnology and nanoselenium for biomedical applications. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-818627-5.00001-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Garbo S, Di Giacomo S, Łażewska D, Honkisz-Orzechowska E, Di Sotto A, Fioravanti R, Zwergel C, Battistelli C. Selenium-Containing Agents Acting on Cancer-A New Hope? Pharmaceutics 2022; 15:pharmaceutics15010104. [PMID: 36678733 PMCID: PMC9860877 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Selenium-containing agents are more and more considered as an innovative potential treatment option for cancer. Light is shed not only on the considerable advancements made in understanding the complex biology and chemistry related to selenium-containing small molecules but also on Se-nanoparticles. Numerous Se-containing agents have been widely investigated in recent years in cancer therapy in relation to tumour development and dissemination, drug delivery, multidrug resistance (MDR) and immune system-related (anti)cancer effects. Despite numerous efforts, Se-agents apart from selenocysteine and selenomethionine have not yet reached clinical trials for cancer therapy. The purpose of this review is to provide a concise critical overview of the current state of the art in the development of highly potent target-specific Se-containing agents.
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- Sabrina Garbo
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer”, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Technology and Biotechnology of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College in Kraków, Medyczna 9, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Technology and Biotechnology of Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College in Kraków, Medyczna 9, 30-688 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer”, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: (C.Z.); (C.B.)
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
- Correspondence: (C.Z.); (C.B.)
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Proteolysis Degree of Protein Corona Affect Ultrasound-Induced Sublethal Effects on Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Transcriptomics Analysis and Adaptive Regulation of Membrane Homeostasis. Foods 2022; 11:foods11233883. [PMID: 36496692 PMCID: PMC9735630 DOI: 10.3390/foods11233883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Protein corona (PC) adsorbed on the surface of nanoparticles brings new research perspectives on the interaction between nanoparticles and fermentative microorganisms. Herein, the proteolysis of wheat PC adsorbed on a nano-Se surface using cell-free protease extract from S. cerevisiae was conducted. The proteolysis caused monotonic changes of ζ-potentials and surface hydrophobicity of PC. Notably, the innermost PC layer was difficult to be proteolyzed. Furthermore, when S. cerevisiae was stimulated by ultrasound + 0.1 mg/mL nano-Se@PC, the proportion of lethal and sublethal injured cells increased as a function of the proteolysis time of PC. The transcriptomics analysis revealed that 34 differentially expressed genes which varied monotonically were related to the plasma membrane, fatty acid metabolism, glycerolipid metabolism, etc. Significant declines in the membrane potential and proton motive force disruption of membrane were found with the prolonged proteolysis time; meanwhile, higher membrane permeability, membrane oxidative stress levels, membrane lipid fluidity, and micro-viscosity were triggered.
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Ramos-Inza S, Encío I, Raza A, Sharma AK, Sanmartín C, Plano D. Design, synthesis and anticancer evaluation of novel Se-NSAID hybrid molecules: Identification of a Se-indomethacin analog as a potential therapeutic for breast cancer. Eur J Med Chem 2022; 244:114839. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2022.114839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Chen X, Fu G, Li L, Zhao Q, Ke Z, Zhang R. Selenoprotein GPX1 is a prognostic and chemotherapy-related biomarker for brain lower grade glioma. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 74:127082. [PMID: 36155420 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.127082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Glutathione peroxidase 1 (GPX1) is a major selenoprotein in most animal tissues, primarily expressed in the cytoplasm and mitochondria of cells and peroxidase structures of certain cells. GPX1 expression is highly correlated with carcinogenesis and disease progression. The goal of the study was to determine the association between GPX1 expression and tumor therapy, and to identify GPX1 prognostic value in various malignancies. METHODS The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx), and Human Protein Atlas (HPA) databases were used to detect the levels of GPX1 expression in human tumor tissues and normal tissues. Indeed, correlations between GPX1 and tumor purity, tumor mutation burden (TMB), microsatellite instability (MSI), and DNA mismatch repair genes (MMRs) were explored using the TCGA cohort. Functional and enrichment analyses were performed by the GeneMANIA database and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA), respectively. Cox regression models and Kaplan - Meier curves were used to screen for independent risk factors and estimate brain lower-grade glioma (LGG) survival probability. The Chinese Glioma Genome Atlas (CGGA) database was used to determine whether GPX1 had a race-specific effect on overall survival (OS) in LGG. The cross-interaction between GPX1 and chemoradiotherapy on LGG OS was determined by Kaplan - Meier curves. Logistic regression models of multiplicative interactions were constructed. Furthermore, the relationship between GPX1 and LGG treatment regimens was also explored through the Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer (GDSC) database. RESULTS GPX1 was highly expressed in various tumors, GPX1 overexpression was significantly correlated with the poor prognosis of LGG. GPX1 was found to be an independent predictive factor for LGG in both univariate and multivariate Cox models. The nomogram showed a high predictive accuracy (C-index: 0.804, 95% CI: 0.74-0.86). In addition, GPX1 was significantly associated with TMB, MSI, and MMRs in diverse cancers. GPX1 was involved in IL6/JAK/STAT3, inflammatory response, and apoptosis signaling pathways. Besides, non-radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and low GPX1 expression were important factors affecting the better prognosis of LGG. GPX1 acted as a tumor promoter, which has taken the worst effect on LGG survival, but a multiplicative interaction of GPX1*chemoradiotherapy may improve the poor clinical outcome. GPX1 was negatively correlated with the half inhibition concentration (IC50) of temozolomide (TMZ) (Spearman = -0.44, P = 4.52 ×10-26). CONCLUSION In LGG patients, high GPX1 expression was linked to a shorter OS. The interaction between GPX1 and chemoradiotherapy exhibits a beneficial clinical effect and chemotherapy was recommended for LGG patients, especially for those with high GPX1 expression. Besides, high GPX1 expression can predict TMZ sensitivity in LGG, providing potential evidence for chemotherapy. On the whole, this study presents a wealth of biological as well as clinical significance for the roles of GPX1 in human tumors, particularly in LGG.
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- Xueqin Chen
- School of Public Health, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, PR China
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- Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi 712046, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712046, PR China.
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Ramos-Inza S, Plano D, Sanmartín C. Metal-based compounds containing selenium: An appealing approach towards novel therapeutic drugs with anticancer and antimicrobial effects. Eur J Med Chem 2022; 244:114834. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2022.114834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Bai X, Li F, Li F, Guo L. Different dietary sources of selenium alter meat quality, shelf life, selenium deposition, and antioxidant status in Hu lambs. Meat Sci 2022; 194:108961. [PMID: 36084490 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.108961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Thirty-two male Hu lambs (32.31 ± 3.31 kg; 4-months-old) were randomly assigned to four treatments: (1) control (CON), (2) selenium-enriched yeast (SeY, 0.8 mg/kg), (3) selenized glucose (SeGlu, 0.8 mg/kg), and (4) sodium selenite (SS, 0.8 mg/kg) to evaluate their effects on Hu lamb production and slaughter performance, antioxidant capacity, hematological parameters, meat quality and shelf-life. The production and slaughter performances were not different (P > 0.05) among treatments. SeGlu and SeY increased (P < 0.05) the total antioxidant capacity in serum and muscle selenium content while decreasing (P < 0.05) the malondialdehyde (MDA) contents both in serum and muscle. SeGlu extended muscle shelf-life by 7.7 h compared with CON and decreased (P < 0.05) yellowness (b*) and lightness (L*) in meat stored for 24 h. In summary, the effects of SeGlu were similar to those of SeY and better than those of SS in improving serum and muscle antioxidant status, prolonging muscle shelf-life, and increasing selenium deposition in muscle.
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- Xue Bai
- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China; College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China; College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China; College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Grassland Agro-ecosystems, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China; College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China.
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Yu FY, Xu Q, Wei QY, Mo HY, Zhong QH, Zhao XY, Lau ATY, Xu YM. ACC2 is under-expressed in lung adenocarcinoma and predicts poor clinical outcomes. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2022; 148:3145-3162. [PMID: 35066671 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-021-03910-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE Acetyl-CoA Carboxylases (ACCs) are key fatty acid metabolic enzymes responsible for catalyzing the carboxylation of acetyl-CoA to malonyl-CoA. The role of ACC1 has been associated with tumor biology, but the role of ACC2 in cancer remains largely uncharacterized. METHODS We conducted a transcriptomic analysis using GEPIA and Oncomine to study the expression of ACC2 in different cancers. Immunohistochemistry was used to examine the expression of ACC2 in lung cancer tissue microarray, and the correlation between ACC2 expression and clinical parameters was analyzed. Following ACC2 knockdown by RNA interference in A549 and HCC827 cells, Cell Counting Kit‑8 and transwell assays were used to detect cell proliferation and migration. Real-time PCR was used to detect cell cycle-related genes in A549 cells. GEO dataset and KM-plotter database were used to analyze the relationship between ACC2 expression and the prognosis in lung cancer patients. RESULTS We found that ACC2 is under-expressed in cancerous tissue and the expression of ACC2 is negatively correlated with tumor size, regional lymph-node metastases, and clinical stage of lung adenocarcinoma patients. In addition, knocking down ACC2 in A549 cells and HCC827 cells can promote cell proliferation and migration, and cell cycle-related genes MAD2L1 and CCNB2 were up-regulated after ACC2 was knockdown in A549 cells. Finally, we found that lung adenocarcinoma patients with under-expressed ACC2 have a worse prognosis. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that ACC2 is a potential diagnostic and prognostic marker that negatively correlated with clinical outcomes in lung adenocarcinoma.
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- Fei-Yuan Yu
- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Epigenetics, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Epigenetics, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Immunopathology, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Epigenetics, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Epigenetics, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Epigenetics, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Epigenetics, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Epigenetics, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Epigenetics, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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Yang X, Wang B, Peng D, Nie X, Wang J, Yu CY, Wei H. Hyaluronic Acid‐Based Injectable Hydrogels for Wound Dressing and Localized Tumor Therapy: A Review. ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/anbr.202200124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Xu Yang
- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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- Postdoctoral Mobile Station of Basic Medical Sciences Hengyang Medical School University of South China Hengyang 421001 China
- Innovation Center for Molecular Target New Drug Study & School of Pharmaceutical Science University of South China Hengyang Hunan 421001 China
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Tan HW, Xu YM, Liang ZL, Cai NL, Wu YY, Lau ATY. Single-gene knockout-coupled omics analysis identifies C9orf85 and CXorf38 as two uncharacterized human proteins associated with ZIP8 malfunction. Front Mol Biosci 2022; 9:991308. [PMID: 36330220 PMCID: PMC9623088 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2022.991308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Human transmembrane protein metal cation symporter ZIP8 (SLC39A8) is a member of the solute carrier gene family responsible for intracellular transportation of essential micronutrients, including manganese, selenium, and zinc. Previously, we established a ZIP8-knockout (KO) human cell model using the CRISPR/Cas9 system and explored how the expression of ZIP8 could possibly contribute to a wide range of human diseases. To further assess the biophysiological role of ZIP8, in the current study, we employed isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (iTRAQ) and detected the changes of the proteome in ZIP8-KO cells (proteomic data are available via ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD036680). A total of 286 differentially expressed proteins (206 downregulated and 80 upregulated proteins) were detected in the ZIP8-KO cell model, and subsequent bioinformatics analyses (GO, KEGG, KOG, and PPI) were performed on these proteins. Interestingly, four "uncharacterized" proteins (proteins with unknown biological function) were identified in the differentially expressed proteins: C1orf198, C9orf85, C17orf75, and CXorf38-all of which were under-expressed in the ZIP8-KO cells. Notably, C9orf85 and CXorf38 were amongst the top-10 most downregulated proteins, and their expressions could be selectively induced by essential micronutrients. Furthermore, clinical-based bioinformatic analysis indicated that positive correlations between the gene expressions of ZIP8 and C9orf85 or CXorf38 were observed in multiple cancer types. Overall, this study reveals the proteomic landscape of cells with impaired ZIP8 and uncovers the potential relationships between essential micronutrients and uncharacterized proteins C9orf85 and CXorf38. The differentially expressed proteins identified in ZIP8-KO cells could be the potential targets for diagnosing and/or treating human ZIP8-associated diseases, including but not limited to malnutrition, viral infection, and cancers.
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- Heng Wee Tan
- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Epigenetics, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Epigenetics, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China
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Dang-Bao T, Ho TGT, Do BL, Phung Anh N, Phan TDT, Tran TBY, Duong NL, Hong Phuong P, Nguyen T. Green Orange Peel-Mediated Bioinspired Synthesis of Nanoselenium and Its Antibacterial Activity against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:36037-36046. [PMID: 36249379 PMCID: PMC9558707 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c05469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this study, green orange peel (GOP) was feasibly evidenced in preparing selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs). Acting as reducing agents, polyphenolic compounds were extracted from GOP at the optimal extraction conditions (at 70 °C for 1.5 h, mass ratio of dried orange peel/distilled water of 5/100). The formation of SeNPs was observed at the wavelength range of 250-300 nm by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), and their highest yield could be reached at the following conditions: volume ratio of extract/selenious acid solution (V Ext/V Se) of 40/10, synthesis duration of 4 h, selenious acid concentration (C Se) of 80 mM, and reaction temperature of 120 °C. The highly crystalline structure of SeNPs in the hexagonal phase was characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) with a lattice parameter of 4.3 Å; meanwhile, their spheres with an average crystal size of 18.3 nm were estimated by high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HR-TEM). The rationale of bioreducing agents extracted from green orange peel for the formation of SeNPs was also recognized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The antibacterial investigation of the SeNP sample was assessed against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, typically methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), by executing the zone of inhibition and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) tests. The SeNP sample demonstrated excellent antibacterial activity with an average diameter of inhibition zones of 20.0 ± 0.7 mm and an MIC of 4.94 μg/L. A comparison of the physicochemical properties of SeNPs synthesized from GOP extract by the hydrothermal method with SeNP products from other green reducing agents and other methods as well as its antibacterial activity compared with other nanoparticles and some antibiotics was conducted to highlight the superiority of GOP-mediated green-synthesized SeNPs.
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- Trung Dang-Bao
- Ho
Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Str., District 10, Ho Chi Minh City700000, Vietnam
- Vietnam
National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City700000, Vietnam
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- Institute
of Chemical Technology-VAST, 01A TL29 Str., Thanh Loc Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City700000, Vietnam
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- Institute
of Chemical Technology-VAST, 01A TL29 Str., Thanh Loc Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City700000, Vietnam
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- Institute
of Chemical Technology-VAST, 01A TL29 Str., Thanh Loc Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City700000, Vietnam
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- Ho
Chi Minh City Open University, 97 Vo Van Tan Str., District 3, Ho Chi Minh City700000, Vietnam
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- Ho
Chi Minh City Open University, 97 Vo Van Tan Str., District 3, Ho Chi Minh City700000, Vietnam
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- Ho
Chi Minh City Open University, 97 Vo Van Tan Str., District 3, Ho Chi Minh City700000, Vietnam
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- Ho
Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Str., District 10, Ho Chi Minh City700000, Vietnam
- Vietnam
National University Ho Chi Minh City, Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City700000, Vietnam
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- Institute
of Chemical Technology-VAST, 01A TL29 Str., Thanh Loc Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City700000, Vietnam
- Ho
Chi Minh City Open University, 97 Vo Van Tan Str., District 3, Ho Chi Minh City700000, Vietnam
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Seleno-Metabolites and Their Precursors: A New Dawn for Several Illnesses? Metabolites 2022; 12:metabo12090874. [PMID: 36144278 PMCID: PMC9504997 DOI: 10.3390/metabo12090874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Selenium (Se) is an essential element for human health as it is involved in different physiological functions. Moreover, a great number of Se compounds can be considered potential agents in the prevention and treatment of some diseases. It is widely recognized that Se activity is related to multiple factors, such as its chemical form, dose, and its metabolism. The understanding of its complex biochemistry is necessary as it has been demonstrated that the metabolites of the Se molecules used to be the ones that exert the biological activity. Therefore, the aim of this review is to summarize the recent information about its most remarkable metabolites of acknowledged biological effects: hydrogen selenide (HSe−/H2Se) and methylselenol (CH3SeH). In addition, special attention is paid to the main seleno-containing precursors of these derivatives and their role in different pathologies.
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Concept of Hybrid Drugs and Recent Advancements in Anticancer Hybrids. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15091071. [PMID: 36145292 PMCID: PMC9500727 DOI: 10.3390/ph15091071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cancer is a complex disease, and its treatment is a big challenge, with variable efficacy of conventional anticancer drugs. A two-drug cocktail hybrid approach is a potential strategy in recent drug discovery that involves the combination of two drug pharmacophores into a single molecule. The hybrid molecule acts through distinct modes of action on several targets at a given time with more efficacy and less susceptibility to resistance. Thus, there is a huge scope for using hybrid compounds to tackle the present difficulties in cancer medicine. Recent work has applied this technique to uncover some interesting molecules with substantial anticancer properties. In this study, we report data on numerous promising hybrid anti-proliferative/anti-tumor agents developed over the previous 10 years (2011–2021). It includes quinazoline, indole, carbazole, pyrimidine, quinoline, quinone, imidazole, selenium, platinum, hydroxamic acid, ferrocene, curcumin, triazole, benzimidazole, isatin, pyrrolo benzodiazepine (PBD), chalcone, coumarin, nitrogen mustard, pyrazole, and pyridine-based anticancer hybrids produced via molecular hybridization techniques. Overall, this review offers a clear indication of the potential benefits of merging pharmacophoric subunits from multiple different known chemical prototypes to produce more potent and precise hybrid compounds. This provides valuable knowledge for researchers working on complex diseases such as cancer.
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Peng H, Shi S, Lu Z, Liu L, Peng S, Wei P, Yi T. HOCl-Activated Reactive Organic Selenium Delivery Platform for Alleviation of Inflammation. Bioconjug Chem 2022; 33:1602-1608. [PMID: 36018225 DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.2c00349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Selenium plays an important role in the biological system and can be used to treat various types of diseases. However, the current selenium delivery systems face the problems of low activity of released Se-containing compounds or nonspecific toxicity of reactive organic selenium donors in living systems. In response to these problems, we constructed a reactive organic selenium delivery platform by the activation of HOCl. Compared with prodrugs without activation capability, the hypochloroselenoite derivatives released from the present platform after activation displayed higher reactivity and could react with various nucleophiles to participate in specific life processes. Taking the selected compound (DHU-Se1) as an example, we found that it could alleviate the process of inflammation by blocking the polarization of macrophages from M0 to M1. Therefore, the development of this system is of great significance for expanding the application of selenium-containing compounds and treating related diseases.
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- Hongying Peng
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Nano-Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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Gandhi VV, Bihani SC, Phadnis PP, Kunwar A. Diselenide-derivative of 3-pyridinol targets redox enzymes leading to cell cycle deregulation and apoptosis in A549 cells. Biol Chem 2022; 403:891-905. [PMID: 36002994 DOI: 10.1515/hsz-2022-0123] [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: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The aim of present study was to understand the mechanism of action of 2,2'-diselenobis(3-pyridinol) or DISPOL in human lung cancer (A549) cells. A549 cells were treated with 10 µM (∼IC50) of DISPOL for varying time points to corelate the intracellular redox changes with its cytotoxic effect. The results indicated that DISPOL treatment led to a time dependant decrease in the basal level of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Additionally, DISPOL treatment elevated the ratio of reduced (GSH) and oxidised (GSSG) glutathione by upregulating gamma-glutamylcysteine ligase (γ-GCL) involved in GSH biosynthesis and inhibiting the activities of redox enzymes responsible for GSH utilization and recycling, such as glutathione-S-transferase (GST) and glutathione reductase (GR). Molecular docking analysis suggests putative interactions of DISPOL with GST and GR which could account for its inhibitory effect on these enzymes. Further, DISPOL induced reductive environment preceded G1 arrest and apoptosis as evidenced by decreased expression of cell cycle genes (Cyclin D1 and Cyclin E1) and elevation of p21 and apoptotic markers (cleaved caspase 3 and cleaved PARP). The combinatorial experiments involving DISPOL and redox modulatory agents such as N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and buthionine sulfoximine (BSO) indeed confirmed the role of reductive stress in DISPOL-induced cell death. Finally, Lipinski's rule suggests attributes of drug likeness in DISPOL. Taken together, DISPOL exhibits a novel mechanism of reductive stress-mediated cell death in A549 cells that warrants future exploration as anticancer agent.
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- Vishwa V Gandhi
- Radiation and Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India.,Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India.,Radiation Biology and Health Sciences Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India
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- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India.,Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India
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- Radiation and Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India.,Homi Bhabha National Institute, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 400094, India
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Galić E, Radić K, Golub N, Vitali Čepo D, Kalčec N, Vrček E, Vinković T. Utilization of Olive Pomace in Green Synthesis of Selenium Nanoparticles: Physico-Chemical Characterization, Bioaccessibility and Biocompatibility. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169128. [PMID: 36012394 PMCID: PMC9409267 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Olive pomace extract (OPE) was investigated as a potential surface modifier for the development of the green synthesis process of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs). In order to evaluate them as potential nutraceuticals, the obtained nanosystems were characterized in terms of size distribution, shape, zeta potential, stability in different media, gastrointestinal bioaccessibility and biocompatibility. Systems with a unimodal size distribution of spherical particles were obtained, with average diameters ranging from 53.3 nm to 181.7 nm, depending on the type of coating agent used and the presence of OPE in the reaction mixture. The nanosystems were significantly affected by the gastrointestinal conditions. Bioaccessibility ranged from 33.57% to 56.93% and it was significantly increased by functionalization of with OPE. Biocompatibility was investigated in the HepG2 and Caco2 cell models, proving that they had significantly lower toxicity in comparison to sodium selenite. Significant differences were observed in cellular responses depending on the type of cells used, indicating differences in the mechanisms of toxicity induced by SeNPs. The obtained results provide new insight into the possibilities for the utilization of valuable food-waste extracts in the sustainable development of nanonutraceuticals.
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- Emerik Galić
- Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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Sikder A, Vambhurkar G, Amulya E, Bagasariya D, Famta P, Shah S, Khatri DK, Singh SB, Sinha VR, Srivastava S. Advancements in redox-sensitive micelles as nanotheranostics: A new horizon in cancer management. J Control Release 2022; 349:1009-1030. [PMID: 35961470 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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World Health Organisation (WHO) delineated cancer as one of the foremost reasons for mortality with 10 million deaths in the year 2020. Early diagnosis and effective drug delivery are of utmost importance in cancer management. The entrapment of both bio-imaging dyes and drugs will open novel avenues in the area of tumor theranostics. Elevated levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and glutathione (GSH) are the characteristic features of the tumor microenvironment (TME). Researchers have taken advantage of these specific TME features in recent years to develop micelle-based theranostic nanosystems. This review focuses on the advantages of redox-sensitive micelles (RSMs) and supramolecular self-assemblies for tumor theranostics. Key chemical linkers employed for the tumor-specific release of the cargo have been discussed. In vitro characterisation techniques used for the characterization of RSMs have been deliberated. Potential bottlenecks that may present themselves in the bench-to-bedside translation of this technology and the regulatory considerations have been deliberated.
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- Anupama Sikder
- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UIPS), Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India.
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Fu Y, Saxu R, Ahmad Ridwan K, Zhao C, Kong X, Rong Y, Zheng W, Yu P, Teng Y. Selenium substituted axitinib reduces axitinib side effects and maintains its anti-renal tumor activity. RSC Adv 2022; 12:21821-21826. [PMID: 36043080 PMCID: PMC9358677 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra01882a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Axitinib is a potent vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) inhibitor, which has a strong inhibitory effect on the three isoforms of VEGFR 1-3. Having strong therapeutic efficacy, its broad use is limited by its side effects such as hypertension, proteinuria, cardiovascular damage, and liver and kidney dysfunction. Selenium compounds are broadly reported to have a good protective effect on cardiovascular disease, inflammation, infection, and immune function. In this study, a selenium substitute of axitinib was synthesized, and its anti-renal cell carcinoma activity and side effects were investigated. The results of the study indicated that Se-axitinib had potent antitumor activity on renal cell carcinoma (RCC), alleviated vascular hyperpermeability, and also alleviated axitinib-related side effects including hypertension, liver dysfunction and kidney dysfunction significantly. Therefore, we suggest that Se-axitinib could be a solution to the severe side effects of VEGFR inhibitors and provide evidence to improve the outcome of RCC treatment.
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- Ying Fu
- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Bioengineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin 300457 China
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Bioengineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin 300457 China
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Bioengineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin 300457 China
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Bioengineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin 300457 China
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Bioengineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin 300457 China
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Bioengineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin 300457 China
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- Medical College, Yanbian University No.977 Gongyuan Road Yanji City Jilin Province 133002 P. R. China
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Bioengineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin 300457 China
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- China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Food Nutrition/Safety and Medicinal Chemistry, College of Bioengineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology Tianjin 300457 China
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Metabolic targeting of malignant tumors: a need for systemic approach. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2022; 149:2115-2138. [PMID: 35925428 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-022-04212-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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PURPOSE Dysregulated metabolism is now recognized as a fundamental hallmark of carcinogenesis inducing aggressive features and additional hallmarks. In this review, well-established metabolic changes displayed by tumors are highlighted in a comprehensive manner and corresponding therapeutical targets are discussed to set up a framework for integrating basic research findings with clinical translation in oncology setting. METHODS Recent manuscripts of high research impact and relevant to the field from PubMed (2000-2021) have been reviewed for this article. RESULTS Metabolic pathway disruption during tumor evolution is a dynamic process potentiating cell survival, dormancy, proliferation and invasion even under dismal conditions. Apart from cancer cells, though, tumor microenvironment has an acting role as extracellular metabolites, pH alterations and stromal cells reciprocally interact with malignant cells, ultimately dictating tumor-promoting responses, disabling anti-tumor immunity and promoting resistance to treatments. CONCLUSION In the field of cancer metabolism, there are several emerging prognostic and therapeutic targets either in the form of gene expression, enzyme activity or metabolites which could be exploited for clinical purposes; both standard-of-care and novel treatments may be evaluated in the context of metabolism rewiring and indeed, synergistic effects between metabolism-targeting and other therapies would be an attractive perspective for further research.
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de Oliveira AP, Naozuka J, Landero-Figueroa JA. Effects of Se(IV) or Se(VI) enrichment on proteins and protein-bound Se distribution and Se bioaccessibility in oyster mushrooms. Food Chem 2022; 383:132582. [PMID: 35255370 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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A successful mushroom enrichment process must produce foods that have compounds potentially absorbed by the human body. In this study, Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus djamor mushrooms were grown on organic substrate supplemented with different Se(IV) and Se(VI) concentrations, and evaluated in the following features: Fruiting bodies morphology; Se uptake and accumulation; Distribution of proteins and protein-bound Se; Se species identification on enzymatic extracts; Se bioaccessibility; and Distribution of bioaccessible protein-bound Se. Pleurotus djamor grown on Se(IV)-supplemented substrate showed the greatest potential to uptake and accumulate Se. For Se species screening, selenomethionine was identified in white oyster mushroom, while selenomethionine, selenocystine, and Se-methylselenocysteine in pink oyster mushrooms. In soluble fractions from in vitro gastrointestinal digestion assays, Se showed high bioaccessibility (>94%). Lastly, bioaccessible Se species were found to be mainly associated to LMW (<17 kDa) in Pleurotus ostreatus (74%) and Pleurotus djamor (68%) grown on Se(IV)-supplemented substrates.
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- Aline Pereira de Oliveira
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, United States; Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Dana P, Pimpha N, Chaipuang A, Thumrongsiri N, Tanyapanyachon P, Taweechaipaisankul A, Chonniyom W, Watcharadulyarat N, Sathornsumetee S, Saengkrit N. Inhibiting Metastasis and Improving Chemosensitivity via Chitosan-Coated Selenium Nanoparticles for Brain Cancer Therapy. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12152606. [PMID: 35957037 PMCID: PMC9370598 DOI: 10.3390/nano12152606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) were synthesized to overcome the limitations of selenium, such as its narrow safe range and low water solubility. SeNPs reduce the toxicity and improve the bioavailability of selenium. Chitosan-coated SeNPs (Cs-SeNPs) were developed to further stabilize SeNPs and to test their effects against glioma cells. The effects of Cs-SeNPs on cell growth were evaluated in monolayer and 3D-tumor spheroid culture. Cell migration and cell invasion were determined using a trans-well assay. The effect of Cs-SeNPs on chemotherapeutic drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) sensitivity of glioma cells was determined in tumor spheroids. An in vitro blood–brain barrier (BBB) model was established to test the permeability of Cs-SeNPs. SeNPs and Cs-SeNPs can reduce the cell viability of glioma cells in a dose-dependent manner. Compared with SeNPs, Cs-SeNPs more strongly inhibited 3D-tumor spheroid growth. Cs-SeNPs exhibited stronger effects in inhibiting cell migration and cell invasion than SeNPs. Improved 5-FU sensitivity was observed in Cs-SeNP-treated cells. Cellular uptake in glioma cells indicated a higher uptake rate of coumarin-6-labeled Cs-SeNPs than SeNPs. The capability of coumarin-6 associated Cs-SeNPs to pass through the BBB was confirmed. Taken together, Cs-SeNPs provide exceptional performance and are a potential alternative therapeutic strategy for future glioma treatment.
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- Paweena Dana
- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (P.D.); (N.P.); (A.C.); (N.T.); (P.T.); (A.T.); (W.C.); (N.W.)
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (P.D.); (N.P.); (A.C.); (N.T.); (P.T.); (A.T.); (W.C.); (N.W.)
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (P.D.); (N.P.); (A.C.); (N.T.); (P.T.); (A.T.); (W.C.); (N.W.)
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (P.D.); (N.P.); (A.C.); (N.T.); (P.T.); (A.T.); (W.C.); (N.W.)
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (P.D.); (N.P.); (A.C.); (N.T.); (P.T.); (A.T.); (W.C.); (N.W.)
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (P.D.); (N.P.); (A.C.); (N.T.); (P.T.); (A.T.); (W.C.); (N.W.)
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (P.D.); (N.P.); (A.C.); (N.T.); (P.T.); (A.T.); (W.C.); (N.W.)
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (P.D.); (N.P.); (A.C.); (N.T.); (P.T.); (A.T.); (W.C.); (N.W.)
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- Research Network NANOTEC-Mahidol University in Theranostic Nanomedicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand;
- Department of Medicine (Neurology), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (P.D.); (N.P.); (A.C.); (N.T.); (P.T.); (A.T.); (W.C.); (N.W.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +66-2117-6558
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Redox-sensitive doxorubicin liposome: a formulation approach for targeted tumor therapy. Sci Rep 2022; 12:11310. [PMID: 35788647 PMCID: PMC9253031 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-15239-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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In this study redox-sensitive (RS) liposomes manufactured using 10,10′-diselanediylbis decanoic acid (DDA), an organoselenium RS compound, to enhance the therapeutic performance of doxorubicin (Dox). The DDA structure was confirmed by 1H NMR and LC–MS/MS. Various liposomal formulations (33 formulations) were prepared using DOPE, Egg PC, and DOPC with Tm ˂ 0 and DDA. Some formulations had mPEG2000-DSPE and cholesterol. After extrusion, the external phase was exchanged with sodium bicarbonate to create a pH gradient. Then, Dox was remotely loaded into liposomes. The optimum formulations indicated a burst release of 30% in the presence of 0.1% hydrogen peroxide at pH 6.5, thanks to the redox-sensitive role of DDA moieties; conversely, Caelyx (PEGylated liposomal Dox) showed negligible release at this condition. RS liposomes consisting of DOPE/Egg PC/DDA at 37.5 /60/2.5% molar ratio, efficiently inhibited C26 tumors among other formulations. The release of Dox from RS liposomes in the TME through the DDA link fracture triggered by ROS or glutathione is seemingly the prerequisite for the formulations to exert their therapeutic action. These findings suggest the potential application of such intelligent formulations in the treatment of various malignancies where the TME redox feature could be exploited to achieve an improved therapeutic response.
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Ahsan A, Liu Z, Su R, Liu C, Liao X, Su M. Potential Chemotherapeutic Effect of Selenium for Improved Canceration of Esophageal Cancer. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:5509. [PMID: 35628320 PMCID: PMC9145868 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23105509] [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: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of esophageal cancer and accounts for 5% of malignant tumor deaths. Recent research suggests that chronic inflammation and DNA damage may drive the onset of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, implying that lowering chronic inflammation and DNA damage compounds may provide chemo-prevention. According to epidemiological and experimental evidence, selenium is linked to a lower risk of several malignancies, including esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. However, its exact mechanism is still unclear. In the present study, we used cell lines and a 4-NQO mice model to explore the anti-cancer mechanism of four types of selenium. Our findings indicated that selenium inhibited the proliferation, colony formation, and ROS level of ESCC cell lines in a time-dependent manner. Intriguingly, selenium treatment impeded 4-NQO-induced high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia and reduced the number of positive inflammatory cells by preserving DNA from oxidative damage. In addition, selenium significantly decreased the expression of Ki-67 and induced apoptosis. This study demonstrates that selenium has a significant chemo-preventive effect on ESCC by reducing high-grade dysplasia to low-grade dysplasia. For the first time, selenium was shown to slow down the progression of esophageal cancer by lowering inflammation and oxidative DNA damage.
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- Anil Ahsan
- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Guangodng Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease and Molecular Immunopathology, Shantou University Medical College, No. 22 Xinling Road, Shantou 515041, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Guangodng Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease and Molecular Immunopathology, Shantou University Medical College, No. 22 Xinling Road, Shantou 515041, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Guangodng Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease and Molecular Immunopathology, Shantou University Medical College, No. 22 Xinling Road, Shantou 515041, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Guangodng Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease and Molecular Immunopathology, Shantou University Medical College, No. 22 Xinling Road, Shantou 515041, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Guangodng Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease and Molecular Immunopathology, Shantou University Medical College, No. 22 Xinling Road, Shantou 515041, China
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- Institute of Clinical Pathology, Guangodng Provincial Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease and Molecular Immunopathology, Shantou University Medical College, No. 22 Xinling Road, Shantou 515041, China
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Xin M, Gao Q, Xiang X, Xu J, Jiao Y, Li X, Zhang X, Jia X. Autophagy Inhibition Enhances the Anti-Tumor Activity of Methylseleninic Acid in Cisplatin-Resistance Human Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:890974. [PMID: 35592418 PMCID: PMC9110759 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.890974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Cisplatin (DDP)-based chemotherapy remains one of the standard treatment options for patients with advanced lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), and cisplatin resistance is the biggest challenge to this therapy. Autophagy is also closely associated with chemoresistance in LUAD. Desperately need to find a way to improve the treatment efficiency of cisplatin-resistant LUAD in clinical practice. Previous studies reported that methylseleninic acid (MSA) has good anti-proliferation and pro-apoptotic activities in tumor cells. However, the effectiveness of MSA on cisplatin-resistant LUAD and its effect on the induction of autophagy is still unclear. In the current study, we found that MSA effectively inhibited the proliferation of LUAD cell lines and triggered mitochondrial pathway-mediated apoptosis. This effect was more pronounced in cisplatin-resistant LUAD cells with high MDR1 expression. In contrast, the mitochondrial damage caused by MSA treatment can be degraded by inducing selective autophagy in LUAD cells, thereby exerting a self-protective effect on tumor cells. Mechanistically, MSA inhibits proliferation, promotes apoptosis, and induces autophagy in LUAD cells by inhibiting of the Akt/mTOR pathway. Combination with autophagy inhibitors reduces the effect of this selective autophagy-induced resistance, and thus enhancing even more the anti-tumor effect of MSA on cisplatin-resistant LUAD cells. Finally, We speculate that MSA in combination with autophagy inhibitors may be a promising new therapeutic strategy for the treatment of cisplatin-resistant LUAD.
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- Ming Xin
- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Shandong First Medical University, Taian, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Oncology, Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology, Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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Song J, Zhou J, Li X, Li P, Tian G, Zhang C, Zhou D. Nano-selenium stablilized by Konjac Glucommannan and its biological activity in vitro. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2022.113289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Electrodeposition of Calcium Phosphate Coatings on Metallic Substrates for Bone Implant Applications: A Review. COATINGS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings12040539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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This review summaries more than three decades of scientific knowledge on electrodeposition of calcium phosphate coatings. This low-temperature process aims to make the surface of metallic bone implants bioactive within a physiological environment. The first part of the review describes the reaction mechanisms that lead to the synthesis of a bioactive coating. Electrodeposition occurs in three consecutive steps that involve electrochemical reactions, pH modification, and precipitation of the calcium phosphate coating. However, the process also produces undesired dihydrogen bubbles during the deposition because of the reduction of water, the solvent of the electrolyte solution. To prevent the production of large amounts of dihydrogen bubbles, the current density value is limited during deposition. To circumvent this issue, the use of pulsed current has been proposed in recent years to replace the traditional direct current. Thanks to breaking times, dihydrogen bubbles can regularly escape from the surface of the implant, and the deposition of the calcium phosphate coating is less disturbed by the accumulation of bubbles. In addition, the pulsed current has a positive impact on the chemical composition, morphology, roughness, and mechanical properties of the electrodeposited calcium phosphate coating. Finally, the review describes one of the most interesting properties of electrodeposition, i.e., the possibility of adding ionic substituents to the calcium phosphate crystal lattice to improve the biological performance of the bone implant. Several cations and anions are reviewed from the scientific literature with a description of their biological impact on the physiological environment.
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Apryatina KV, Murach EI, Amarantov SV, Erlykina EI, Veselov VS, Smirnova LA. Synthesis of a Bioactive Composition of Chitosan–Selenium Nanoparticles. APPL BIOCHEM MICRO+ 2022; 58:126-131. [PMID: 35345603 PMCID: PMC8943790 DOI: 10.1134/s0003683822020028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A biologically active composition of chitosan-selenium nanoparticles has been developed. Selenium nanoparticles are characterized by a clear bimodal size distribution: 2–3 and ~37 nm. The main active centers of complexation with nanoparticles are the amino and hydroxyl groups of chitosan. In experiments on culturing fibroblasts of the hTERT BJ-5ta cell line on sample films, high biocompatibility of the composition was shown. It was shown that the composition of chitosan-selenium nanoparticles has a corrective effect on the oxidative processes of the body, reducing the activity of free-radical oxidation in the blood of animals. This opens up prospects for the use of this complex in the composition of antioxidant and adaptogenic drugs.
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- K. V. Apryatina
- National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, 603022 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- Privolzhsky Research Medical University, 603005 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- Federal Scientific Research Center “Crystallography and Photonics” of RAS, Institute of Crystallography Named After A. Shubnikov RAS, 119333 Moscow, Russia
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- Privolzhsky Research Medical University, 603005 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, 603022 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod, 603022 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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Fukumoto Y, Matsuhashi K, Tanaka YK, Suzuki N, Ogra Y. Band 3/anion exchanger 1/solute carrier family 4 member 1 expression as determinant of cellular sensitivity to selenite exposure. Biochem Biophys Rep 2022; 29:101223. [PMID: 35146136 PMCID: PMC8818919 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2022.101223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Selenium is a chalcogen element that is essential in animals, but is highly toxic when ingested above the nutritional requirement. Selenite is used as a supplement in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition. However, the therapeutic and toxic doses of selenite are separated by a narrow range. This ambivalent character of selenite implies the presence of cellular mechanisms that precisely control selenite homeostasis. Here, we investigated mechanisms that determine cellular susceptibility to selenite exposure. The resistance to selenite exposure was significantly different among cell lines. We determined the expression levels of TPMT (thiopurine S-methyltransferase) and SLC4A1 (solute carrier family 4 member 1), which encode selenium methyltransferase and selenite transporter, respectively. We also examined the effect of inhibition of Band 3 protein activity, which is encoded by SLC4A1, on the cellular sensitivity to selenite. The data suggest that the expression level of SLC4A1 is the determinant of cellular sensitivity to selenite. TPMT expression level was not correlated with susceptibility to selenite. SLC4A1 expression level was correlated with sensitivity to selenite. Inhibition of SLC4A1 protein improved cellular survival after selenite exposure. Incorporation, but not methylation, was important for cell-specific selenite sensitivity.
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Li YS, Ren HC, Cao JH. Correlation of SARS‑CoV‑2 to cancer: Carcinogenic or anticancer? (Review). Int J Oncol 2022; 60:42. [PMID: 35234272 PMCID: PMC8923649 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2022.5332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is highly infectious and pathogenic. Among patients with severe SARS-CoV-2-caused by corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19), those complicated with malignant tumor are vulnerable to COVID-19 due to compromised immune function caused by tumor depletion, malnutrition and anti-tumor treatment. Cancer is closely related to the risk of severe illness and mortality in patients with COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 could promote tumor progression and stimulate metabolism switching in tumor cells to initiate tumor metabolic modes with higher productivity efficiency, such as glycolysis, for facilitating the massive replication of SARS-CoV-2. However, it has been shown that infection with SARS-CoV-2 leads to a delay in tumor progression of patients with natural killer cell (NK cell) lymphoma and Hodgkin's lymphoma, while SARS-CoV-2 elicited anti-tumor immune response may exert a potential oncolytic role in lymphoma patients. The present review briefly summarized potential carcinogenicity and oncolytic characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 as well as strategies to protect patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ying-Shuang Li
- Intravenous Drug Administration Center, Department of Pharmacy, The Third People's Hospital of Qingdao, Qingdao, Shandong 266041, P.R. China
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- Intravenous Drug Administration Center, Department of Pharmacy, The Third People's Hospital of Qingdao, Qingdao, Shandong 266041, P.R. China
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- Intravenous Drug Administration Center, Department of Pharmacy, The Third People's Hospital of Qingdao, Qingdao, Shandong 266041, P.R. China
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Li C, Salmen SH, Awad Alahmadi T, Priya Veeraraghavan V, Krishna Mohan S, Natarajan N, Subramanian S. Anticancer effect of Selenium/Chitosan/Polyethylene glycol/Allyl isothiocyanate nanocomposites against diethylnitrosamine-induced liver cancer in rats. Saudi J Biol Sci 2022; 29:3354-3365. [PMID: 35844425 PMCID: PMC9280227 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2022.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Nano-based drug delivery systems have shown several advantages in cancer treatment like specific targeting of cancer cells, good pharmacokinetics, and lesser adverse effects. Liver cancer is a fifth most common cancer and third leading cause of cancer-related mortalities worldwide. Objective The present study focusses to formulate the selenium (S)/chitosan (C)/polyethylene glycol (Pg)/allyl isothiocyanate (AI) nanocomposites (SCPg-AI-NCs) and assess its therapeutic properties against the diethylnitrosamine (DEN)-induced liver cancer in rats via inhibition of oxidative stress and tumor markers. Methodology The SCPg-AI-NCs were synthesized by ionic gelation technique and characterized by various characterization techniques. The liver cancer was induced to the rats by injecting a DEN (200 mg/kg) on the 8th day of experiment. Then DEN-induced rats treated with 10 mg/kg of formulated SCPg-AI-NCs an hour before DEN administration for 16 weeks. The 8-hydroxy-2′ -deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) content, albumin, globulin, and total protein were examined by standard methods. The level of glutathione (GSH), vitamin-C & -E, and superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and glutathione reductase (GR) activities were examined using assay kits. The liver marker enzymes i.e., alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate tansaminase (AST), γ-glutamyl transaminase (GGT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities, alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), Bax, and Bcl-2 levels, and caspase-3&9 activities was examined using assay kits and the liver histopathology was assessed microscopically by hematoxylin and eosin staining method. The effect of formulated SCPg-AI-NCs on the viability and apoptotic cell death on the HepG2 cells were examined using MTT and dual staining assays, respectively. Results The results of different characterization studies demonstrated the formation of SCPg-AI-NCs with tetragonal shape, narrowed distribution, and size ranging from 390 to 450 nm. The formulated SCPg-AI-NCs treated liver cancer rats indicated the reduced levels of 8-OHdG, albumin, globulin, and total protein. The SCPg-AI-NCs treatment appreciably improved the GSH, vitamin-C & -E contents, and SOD, CAT, GPx, and GR activities in the serum of liver cancer rats. The SCPg-AI-NCs treatment remarkably reduced the liver marker enzyme activities in the DEN-induced rats. The SCPg-AI-NCs treatment decreased the AFP and CEA contents and enhanced the Bax and caspase 3&9 activities in the DEN-induced rats. The SCPg-AI-NCs effectively decreased the cell viability and induced apoptosis in the HepG2 cells. Conclusion The present findings suggested that the formulated SCPg-AI-NCs remarkably inhibited the DEN-induced liver carcinogenesis in rats. These findings provide an evidence that SCPg-AI-NCs can be a promising anticancer nano-drug in the future to treat the liver carcinogenesis.
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Nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems in cancer: A focus on inflammatory pathways. Semin Cancer Biol 2022; 86:860-872. [PMID: 35115226 DOI: 10.1016/j.semcancer.2022.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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It has become necessary to accept the clinical reality of therapeutic agents targeting the cancer-associated immune system. In recent decades, several investigations have highlighted the role of inflammation in cancer development. It has now been recognized that inflammatory cells secrete mediators, including enzymes, chemokines, and cytokines. These secreted substances produce an inflammatory microenvironment that is critically involved in cancer growth. Inflammation may enhance genomic instability leading to DNA damage, activation of oncogenes, or compromised tumor suppressor activity, all of which may promote various phases of carcinogenesis. Conventional cancer treatment includes surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. However, treatment failure occurs because current strategies are unable to achieve complete local control due to metastasis. Nanoparticles (NPs) are a broad spectrum of drug carriers typically below the size of 100 nm, targeting tumor sites while reducing off-target consequences. More importantly, NPs can stimulate innate and adaptive immune systems in the tumor microenvironment (TME); hence, they induce a cancer-fighting immune response. Strikingly, targeting cancer cells with NPs helps eliminate drug resistance and tumor recurrence, as well as prevents inflammation. Throughout this review, we provide recent data on the role of inflammation in cancer and explore nano-therapeutic initiatives to target significant mediators, for example, nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukins (ILs) associated with cancer-related inflammation, to escort the immunomodulators to cancer cells and associated systemic compartments. We also highlight the necessity of better identifying inflammatory pathways in cancer pathophysiology to develop effective treatment plans.
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Wu YY, Xu YM, Lau ATY. Anti-Cancer and Medicinal Potentials of Moringa Isothiocyanate. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26247512. [PMID: 34946594 PMCID: PMC8708952 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26247512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera), which belongs to the Moringaceae family, is a common herb, rich in plant compounds. It has a variety of bioactive compounds that can act as antioxidants, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agents, etc., which can be obtained in different body parts of M. oleifera. Isothiocyanates (ITCs) from M. oleifera are one class of these active substances that can inhibit cancer proliferation and promote cancer cell apoptosis through multiple signaling pathways, thus curbing cancer migration and metastasis, at the same time they have little adverse effect on normal cells. There are multiple variants of ITCs in M. oleifera, but the predominant phytochemical is 4-(α-L-rhamnosyloxy)benzyl isothiocyanate, also known as moringa isothiocyanate (MIC-1). Studies have shown that MIC-1 has the possibility to be used clinically for the treatment of diabetes, neurologic diseases, obesity, ulcerative colitis, and several cancer types. In this review, we focus on the molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-cancer and anti-chronic disease effects of MIC-1, current trends, and future direction of MIC-1 based treatment strategies. This review combines the relevant literature of the past 10 years, in order to provide more comprehensive information of MIC-1 and to fully exploit its potentiality in the clinical settings.
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Natural Autoimmunity to Selenoprotein P Impairs Selenium Transport in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222313088. [PMID: 34884891 PMCID: PMC8658221 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222313088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The essential trace element selenium (Se) is needed for the biosynthesis of selenocysteine-containing selenoproteins, including the secreted enzyme glutathione peroxidase 3 (GPX3) and the Se-transporter selenoprotein P (SELENOP). Both are found in blood and thyroid colloid, where they serve protective functions. Serum SELENOP derives mainly from hepatocytes, whereas the kidney contributes most serum GPX3. Studies using transgenic mice indicated that renal GPX3 biosynthesis depends on Se supply by hepatic SELENOP, which is produced in protein variants with varying Se contents. Low Se status is an established risk factor for autoimmune thyroid disease, and thyroid autoimmunity generates novel autoantigens. We hypothesized that natural autoantibodies to SELENOP are prevalent in thyroid patients, impair Se transport, and negatively affect GPX3 biosynthesis. Using a newly established quantitative immunoassay, SELENOP autoantibodies were particularly prevalent in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis as compared with healthy control subjects (6.6% versus 0.3%). Serum samples rich in SELENOP autoantibodies displayed relatively high total Se and SELENOP concentrations in comparison with autoantibody-negative samples ([Se]; 85.3 vs. 77.1 µg/L, p = 0.0178, and [SELENOP]; 5.1 vs. 3.5 mg/L, p = 0.001), while GPX3 activity was low and correlated inversely to SELENOP autoantibody concentrations. In renal cells in culture, antibodies to SELENOP inhibited Se uptake. Our results indicate an impairment of SELENOP-dependent Se transport by natural SELENOP autoantibodies, suggesting that the characterization of health risk from Se deficiency may need to include autoimmunity to SELENOP as additional biomarker of Se status.
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