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Chen Q, Jin J, Li P, Wang X, Wang Q. Navigating Glioma Complexity: The Role of Abnormal Signaling Pathways in Shaping Future Therapies. Biomedicines 2025; 13:759. [PMID: 40149733 PMCID: PMC11940491 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines13030759] [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: 02/21/2025] [Revised: 03/11/2025] [Accepted: 03/19/2025] [Indexed: 03/29/2025] Open
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Gliomas are a type of highly heterogeneous and invasive central nervous system tumor. Traditional treatment methods have limited efficacy, and the prognosis for patients remains poor. Recent studies have revealed the crucial roles of several abnormal signaling pathways in the pathogenesis of gliomas, including the Receptor Tyrosine Kinase/Rat Sarcoma Virus Oncogene/Phosphatidylinositol-3-Kinase (RTK/RAS/PI3K) pathway, the Wingless-Related Integration Site/β-Catenin (Wnt/β-Catenin) pathway, the Hippo/YAP (Hippo/Yes-associated protein) pathway, and the Slit/Robo (Slit Guidance Ligands/Roundabout) signaling pathway. These pathways play extremely vital roles in tumor proliferation, invasion, and treatment resistance. This article comprehensively and systematically reviews the molecular mechanisms of these signaling pathways, deeply summarizing the research progress of various treatment strategies, including targeted inhibitors, gene therapy, and nanomedicine against them. Moreover, the combination of targeted therapy and personalized treatment regimens is expected to overcome the current treatment bottleneck and provide a more favorable survival prognosis for glioblastoma patients.
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- Qiang Chen
- Department of Pharmacy, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430077, China;
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430077, China;
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- Liyuan Cardiovascular Center, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430077, China;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430077, China;
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- Liyuan Cardiovascular Center, Liyuan Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430077, China;
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Fatima R, Soni P, Sharma M, Prasher P, Kaverikana R, Mangalpady SS, Sharifi-Rad J, Calina D. Fisetin as a chemoprotective and chemotherapeutic agent: mechanistic insights and future directions in cancer therapy. Med Oncol 2025; 42:104. [PMID: 40074915 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-025-02664-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2025] [Indexed: 03/14/2025]
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Cancer remains a leading cause of mortality globally, characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells, invasion of healthy tissues, and potential metastasis. Natural compounds have become a focus in cancer research due to their potential therapeutic roles. Among these, fisetin, a dietary flavonoid, demonstrates notable anti-cancer properties through various molecular mechanisms. This review evaluates the chemoprotective and chemotherapeutic potential of fisetin, focusing on its mechanisms of action against cancer and its capacity to enhance cancer treatment. A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases using keywords related to fisetin and cancer. The review synthesizes findings from in vitro and in vivo studies examining fisetin's effects on signaling pathways, apoptosis induction, oxidative stress modulation, and synergistic potential with chemotherapeutic agents. Fisetin has shown the ability to suppress tumor growth and metastasis by modulating critical signaling pathways, including PI3K/Akt/mTOR, NF-κB, and MAPK. It induces apoptosis in cancer cells through mitochondrial and endoplasmic reticulum stress responses and demonstrates antioxidative properties by reducing reactive oxygen species. Additionally, fisetin enhances the efficacy of conventional chemotherapies, indicating its role as a potential adjuvant in cancer treatment. Fisetin presents a promising natural compound with diverse anti-cancer effects, impacting cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and oxidative stress pathways. Further clinical studies are warranted to fully elucidate its therapeutic potential and to optimize its delivery for improved bioavailability in cancer patients.
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- Rabab Fatima
- Department of Chemistry, UPES, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Lucknow, 226010, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, 248007, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Nitte (Deemed to Be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceuticals, Mangaluru, India
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- Universidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón, Ecuador.
- Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos y Universitarios del Golfo, Veracruz, Mexico.
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349, Craiova, Romania.
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Khafaga DSR, Muteeb G, Aswa DW, Aatif M, Farhan M, Allam S. Green chemistry: Modern therapies using nanocarriers for treating rare brain cancer metastasis from colon cancer. SLAS DISCOVERY : ADVANCING LIFE SCIENCES R & D 2025; 31:100213. [PMID: 39826871 DOI: 10.1016/j.slasd.2025.100213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2024] [Revised: 12/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2025] [Indexed: 01/22/2025]
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Brain metastasis (BM) from colon cancer is associated with a poor prognosis and restricted treatment alternatives, largely due to issues related to blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability and the negative effects of standard chemotherapy. Nanotechnology improves treatment efficacy by enabling targeted and controlled drug delivery. This review article evaluates the potential of nanotechnology-based therapies for treating colon cancer BM, emphasizing their capacity to cross the BBB, diminish metastatic growth, and enhance overall survival rates. A review of multiple studies evaluated nanoparticles (NPs) as carriers for chemotherapy, focusing on parameters including particle size, surface charge, and drug-loading capacity. The study also reviewed studies that examined BBB penetration, in vitro tumor accumulation, and in vivo tumor growth inhibition. In vitro findings indicated that NPs accumulate more efficiently in BM tissue than in healthy brain tissue and show significant BBB penetration. In vivo, nanotherapy markedly inhibited tumor growth and prolonged survival relative to conventional chemotherapy or control treatments while also exhibiting reduced side effects. Recent studies demonstrated that plant extracts can effectively and safely synthesize nanomaterials, positioning them as a viable and environmentally friendly precursor for nanomaterial production. Nanotechnology-based therapies demonstrate significant potential in the treatment of colon cancer BM by minimizing systemic toxicity, enhancing therapeutic efficacy, and facilitating more targeted drug delivery. Further research is required to confirm these findings and implement them in clinical practice.
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- Doaa S R Khafaga
- Health Sector, Faculty of Science, Galala University, New Galala City 43511, Suez, Egypt.
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Galala University, New Galala City 43511, Suez, Egypt
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- Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Preparatory Year, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia; Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, 31982, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Galala University, New Galala City 43511, Suez, Egypt
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Morsy HM, Zaky MY, Yassin NYS, Khalifa AYZ. Nanoparticle-based flavonoid therapeutics: Pioneering biomedical applications in antioxidants, cancer treatment, cardiovascular health, neuroprotection, and cosmeceuticals. Int J Pharm 2025; 670:125135. [PMID: 39732216 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.125135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2024] [Revised: 12/04/2024] [Accepted: 12/23/2024] [Indexed: 12/30/2024]
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Flavonoids, a type of natural polyphenolic molecule, have garnered significant research interest due to their ubiquitous nature and diverse biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects, making them appealing to various scientific disciplines. In this regard, the use of a flavonoid nanoparticle delivery system is to overcome low bioavailability, bioactivity, poor aqueous solubility, systemic absorption, and intensive metabolism. Therefore, this review summarizes the classification of nanoparticles (liposomes, polymeric, and solid lipid nanoparticles) and the advantages of using nanoparticle-flavonoid formulations to boost flavonoid bioavailability. Moreover, this review illustrated the pioneering biomedical applications of nanoparticle-based flavonoid therapeutics, as well as safety and toxicity considerations of using a flavonoid nanoparticle delivery system.
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- Hadeer M Morsy
- Molecular Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O.Box 62521, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Molecular Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O.Box 62521, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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- Molecular Physiology Division, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, P.O.Box 62521, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Biological Sciences Department, College of Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
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Andrés CMC, Pérez de la Lastra JM, Munguira EB, Andrés Juan C, Pérez-Lebeña E. Dual-Action Therapeutics: DNA Alkylation and Antimicrobial Peptides for Cancer Therapy. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:3123. [PMID: 39335095 PMCID: PMC11429518 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16183123] [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: 08/02/2024] [Revised: 09/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Cancer remains one of the most difficult diseases to treat, requiring continuous research into innovative therapeutic strategies. Conventional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy are effective to a certain extent but often have significant side effects and carry the risk of resistance. In recent years, the concept of dual-acting therapeutics has attracted considerable attention, particularly the combination of DNA alkylating agents and antimicrobial peptides. DNA alkylation, a well-known mechanism in cancer therapy, involves the attachment of alkyl groups to DNA, leading to DNA damage and subsequent cell death. Antimicrobial peptides, on the other hand, have been shown to be effective anticancer agents due to their ability to selectively disrupt cancer cell membranes and modulate immune responses. This review aims to explore the synergistic potential of these two therapeutic modalities. It examines their mechanisms of action, current research findings, and the promise they offer to improve the efficacy and specificity of cancer treatments. By combining the cytotoxic power of DNA alkylation with the unique properties of antimicrobial peptides, dual-action therapeutics may offer a new and more effective approach to fighting cancer.
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- Celia María Curieses Andrés
- Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Avenida de Ramón y Cajal, 3, 47003 Valladolid, Spain; (C.M.C.A.); (E.B.M.)
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- Institute of Natural Products and Agrobiology, CSIC-Spanish Research Council, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, 3, 38206 La Laguna, Spain
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- Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Avenida de Ramón y Cajal, 3, 47003 Valladolid, Spain; (C.M.C.A.); (E.B.M.)
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- Cinquima Institute and Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Valladolid University, Paseo de Belén, 7, 47011 Valladolid, Spain;
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Gawel AM, Betkowska A, Gajda E, Godlewska M, Gawel D. Current Non-Metal Nanoparticle-Based Therapeutic Approaches for Glioblastoma Treatment. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1822. [PMID: 39200286 PMCID: PMC11351974 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12081822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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The increase in the variety of nano-based tools offers new possibilities to approach the therapy of poorly treatable tumors, which includes glioblastoma multiforme (GBM; a primary brain tumor). The available nanocomplexes exhibit great potential as vehicles for the targeted delivery of anti-GBM compounds, including chemotherapeutics, nucleic acids, and inhibitors. The main advantages of nanoparticles (NPs) include improved drug stability, increased penetration of the blood-brain barrier, and better precision of tumor targeting. Importantly, alongside their drug-delivery ability, NPs may also present theranostic properties, including applications for targeted imaging or photothermal therapy of malignant brain cells. The available NPs can be classified into two categories according to their core, which can be metal or non-metal based. Among non-metal NPs, the most studied in regard to GBM treatment are exosomes, liposomes, cubosomes, polymeric NPs, micelles, dendrimers, nanogels, carbon nanotubes, and silica- and selenium-based NPs. They are characterized by satisfactory stability and biocompatibility, limited toxicity, and high accumulation in the targeted tumor tissue. Moreover, they can be easily functionalized for the improved delivery of their cargo to GBM cells. Therefore, the non-metal NPs discussed here, offer a promising approach to improving the treatment outcomes of aggressive GBM tumors.
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- Agata M. Gawel
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Warsaw, Chalubinskiego 5, 02-004 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Department of Cell Biology and Immunology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland; (A.B.); (E.G.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Cell Biology and Immunology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland; (A.B.); (E.G.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Cell Biology and Immunology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland; (A.B.); (E.G.); (M.G.)
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- Department of Cell Biology and Immunology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, Marymoncka 99/103, 01-813 Warsaw, Poland; (A.B.); (E.G.); (M.G.)
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Gan Y, Yu Y, Xu H, Piao H. Liposomal Nanomaterials: A Rising Star in Glioma Treatment. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:6757-6776. [PMID: 38983132 PMCID: PMC11232959 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s470478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Glioma is a primary malignant tumor in the central nervous system. In recent years, the treatment of glioma has developed rapidly, but the overall survival of glioma patients has not significantly improved. Due to the presence of the blood-brain barrier and intracranial tumor barrier, many drugs with good effects to cure glioma in vitro cannot be accurately transported to the corresponding lesions. In order to enable anti-tumor drugs to overcome the barriers and target glioma, nanodrug delivery systems have emerged recently. It is gratifying that liposomes, as a multifunctional nanodrug delivery carrier, which can be compatible with hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs, easily functionalized by various targeted ligands, biodegradable, and hypoimmunogenic in vivo, has become a quality choice to solve the intractable problem of glioma medication. Therefore, we focused on the liposome nanodrug delivery system, and summarized its current research progress in glioma. Hopefully, this review may provide new ideas for the research and development of liposome-based nanomaterials for the clinical treatment of glioma.
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- Yu Gan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People’s Republic of China
- Central Laboratory, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Cancer Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, People’s Republic of China
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Huang L, Luo S, Tong S, Lv Z, Wu J. The development of nanocarriers for natural products. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1967. [PMID: 38757428 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Natural bioactive compounds from plants exhibit substantial pharmacological potency and therapeutic value. However, the development of most plant bioactive compounds is hindered by low solubility and instability. Conventional pharmaceutical forms, such as tablets and capsules, only partially overcome these limitations, restricting their efficacy. With the recent development of nanotechnology, nanocarriers can enhance the bioavailability, stability, and precise intracellular transport of plant bioactive compounds. Researchers are increasingly integrating nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems (NDDS) into the development of natural plant compounds with significant success. Moreover, natural products benefit from nanotechnological enhancement and contribute to the innovation and optimization of nanocarriers via self-assembly, grafting modifications, and biomimetic designs. This review aims to elucidate the collaborative and reciprocal advancement achieved by integrating nanocarriers with botanical products, such as bioactive compounds, polysaccharides, proteins, and extracellular vesicles. This review underscores the salient challenges in nanomedicine, encompassing long-term safety evaluations of nanomedicine formulations, precise targeting mechanisms, biodistribution complexities, and hurdles in clinical translation. Further, this study provides new perspectives to leverage nanotechnology in promoting the development and optimization of natural plant products for nanomedical applications and guiding the progression of NDDS toward enhanced efficiency, precision, and safety. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology.
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- Liying Huang
- The Key Laboratory of Microcosmic Syndrome Differentiation, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Chronic Disease in Prevention and Treatment, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Microcosmic Syndrome Differentiation, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Chronic Disease in Prevention and Treatment, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Microcosmic Syndrome Differentiation, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Chronic Disease in Prevention and Treatment, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Microcosmic Syndrome Differentiation, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Chronic Disease in Prevention and Treatment, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Microcosmic Syndrome Differentiation, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Chronic Disease in Prevention and Treatment, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yunnan Clinical Medical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Yunnan First People's Hospital, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Wróblewska AM, Łukawska E, Wakuła Z, Zajda J, Keppler BK, Timerbaev AR, Matczuk M. Toward the boosted loading of cisplatin drug into liposome nanocarriers. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2024; 198:114245. [PMID: 38458266 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2024.114245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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Current challenges in oncology are largely associated with the need to improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment and to reduce drug's side effects. An effective strategy to cope with these challenges is behind designing and developing drug delivery systems based on smart nanomaterials and approved anticancer drugs. The present study offers a novel and straightforward approach to efficiently load the cisplatin drug into the newly constructed liposome-based nanosystems as well a reliable technique for monitoring this process based on capillary electrophoresis hyphenated with inductively coupled plasma tandem mass spectrometry. The proposed drug-loading methodology comprises liposome formation via a simple ethanol-injection method and propels increased drug encapsulation using tailor-made freeze-thawing or lyophilization-hydration procedures. To optimize liposome generation and drug encapsulation, the effects of dilution medium and liposome composition (types of phospholipids and their percentage ratio) have been investigated in detail. It was shown that modest alterations of the composition of three-component phospholipid liposomes and parameters of the freeze-thawing procedure have a strong impact on the formation of cisplatin-liposome systems. The obtained cisplatin-liposome formulation features a remarkable degree of drug encapsulation, over 100 mg L-1, and holds promise for further preclinical development as a potent drug-delivery platform.
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- Anna M Wróblewska
- Chair of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland
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- Chair of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland
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- Chair of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland
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- Chair of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Str. 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Str. 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Chair of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland.
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Renault-Mahieux M, Seguin J, Vieillard V, Le DT, Espeau P, Lai-Kuen R, Richard C, Mignet N, Paul M, Andrieux K. Co-encapsulation of fisetin and cisplatin into liposomes: Stability considerations and in vivo efficacy on lung cancer animal model. Int J Pharm 2024; 651:123744. [PMID: 38145778 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123744] [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: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
Abstract
Lung cancer is a highly vascularized tumor for which a combination between an antitumor agent, cisplatin, and an antiangiogenic molecule, fisetin, appears a promising therapeutic approach. In order to deliver both chemotherapies within the tumor, to enhance fisetin solubility and decrease cisplatin toxicity, an encapsulation of both drugs into liposomes was developed. Purification and freeze-drying protocols were optimized to improve both the encapsulation and liposome storage. The cytotoxicity of the encapsulated chemotherapies was evaluated on Lewis lung carcinoma (3LL) cell lines. The antitumor effect of the combination was evaluated in vivo on an ectopic mouse model of Lewis Lung carcinoma. The results showed that fisetin and cisplatin co-loaded liposomes were successfully prepared. Freeze-drying allowed a 30 days storage limiting the release of both drugs. The combination index between liposomal fisetin and liposomal cisplatin on 3LL cell line after 24 h of exposure showed a clear synergism: CI = 0.7 for the co loaded liposomes and CI = 0.9 for the mixture of cisplatin loaded and fisetin loaded liposomes. The co-encapsulating formulation showed in vivo efficacy against an ectopic murine model of Lewis Lung carcinoma with a probable reduction in the toxicity of cisplatin through co-encapsulation with fisetin.
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- Morgane Renault-Mahieux
- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Inserm, UTCBS, F-75006, Paris, France; Pharmacy Department, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital Group, F-94010, France.
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Inserm, UTCBS, F-75006, Paris, France.
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- Pharmacy Department, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital Group, F-94010, France.
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Inserm, UTCBS, F-75006, Paris, France.
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Inserm, UTCBS, F-75006, Paris, France.
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- Plateau Technique Imagerie Cellulaire et Moléculaire, CNRS UMS3612, INSERM US25, Université de Paris, 75006, Paris, France
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Inserm, UTCBS, F-75006, Paris, France.
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Inserm, UTCBS, F-75006, Paris, France.
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- Pharmacy Department, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital Group, F-94010, France.
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- Université Paris Cité, CNRS, Inserm, UTCBS, F-75006, Paris, France.
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Li Q, Chen S, Wang X, Cai J, Huang H, Tang S, He D. Cisplatin-Based Combination Therapy for Enhanced Cancer Treatment. Curr Drug Targets 2024; 25:473-491. [PMID: 38591210 DOI: 10.2174/0113894501294182240401060343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Cisplatin, a primary chemotherapeutic drug, is of great value in the realm of tumor treatment. However, its clinical efficacy is strictly hindered by issues, such as drug resistance, relapse, poor prognosis, and toxicity to normal tissue. Cisplatin-based combination therapy has garnered increasing attention in both preclinical and clinical cancer research for its ability to overcome resistance, reduce toxicity, and enhance anticancer effects. This review examines three primary co-administration strategies of cisplatin-based drug combinations and their respective advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, seven types of combination therapies involving cisplatin are discussed, focusing on their main therapeutic effects, mechanisms in preclinical research, and clinical applications. This review also discusses future prospects and challenges, aiming to offer guidance for the development of optimal cisplatin-based combination therapy regimens for improved cancer treatment.
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- Qi Li
- Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Antibody-Based Drug and Intelligent Delivery System, Hunan University of Medicine, Huaihua, China
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- Institute of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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Mohammad-Jafari K, Naghib SM, Mozafari MR. Cisplatin-based Liposomal Nanocarriers for Drug Delivery in Lung Cancer Therapy: Recent Progress and Future Outlooks. Curr Pharm Des 2024; 30:2850-2881. [PMID: 39051580 DOI: 10.2174/0113816128304923240704113319] [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: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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In order to improve the treatment of lung cancer, this paper looks at the development of cisplatinbased liposomal nanocarriers. It focuses on addressing the drawbacks of conventional cisplatin therapy, including systemic toxicity, inadequate tumor targeting, and drug resistance. Liposomes, or spherical lipid vesicles, offer a potentially effective way to encapsulate cisplatin, enhancing its transport and minimizing harmful effects on healthy tissues. The article discusses many liposomal cisplatin formulations, including pH-sensitive liposomes, sterically stabilized liposomes, and liposomes coupled with specific ligands like EGFR antibodies. These novel formulations show promise in reducing cisplatin resistance, optimizing pharmacokinetics, and boosting therapeutic results in the two in vitro and in vivo models. They also take advantage of the Enhanced Permeability and Retention (EPR) effect in the direction of improved tumor accumulation. The study highlights the need for more investigation to move these liposomal formulations from experimental to clinical settings, highlighting their potential to offer less harmful and more effective cancer therapy alternatives.
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- Kave Mohammad-Jafari
- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology Department, School of Advanced Technologies, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Australasian Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (ANNI), Monash University LPO, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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Jiang Y, Tang X, Deng P, Jiang C, He Y, Hao D, Yang H. The Neuroprotective Role of Fisetin in Different Neurological Diseases: a Systematic Review. Mol Neurobiol 2023; 60:6383-6394. [PMID: 37453993 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03469-7] [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: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Neurological diseases place a substantial burden on public health and have a serious impact on the quality of life of patients. Despite the multifaceted pathological process involved in the occurrence and development of these neurological diseases, each disease has its own unique pathological characteristics and underlying molecular mechanisms which trigger their onset. Thus, it is unlikely to achieve effective treatment of neurological diseases by means of a single approach. To this end, we reason that it is pivotal to seek an efficient strategy that implements multitherapeutic targeting and addresses the multifaceted pathological process to overcome the complex issues related to neural dysfunction. In recent years, natural medicinal plant-derived monomers have received extensive attention as new neuroprotective agents for treatment of neurological disorders. Fisetin, a flavonoid, has emerged as a novel potential molecule that enhances neural protection and reverses cognitive abnormalities. The neuroprotective effects of fisetin are attributed to its multifaceted biological activity and multiple therapeutic mechanisms associated with different neurological disorders. In this review article, we summarize recent research progression regarding the pharmacological effects of fisetin in treating several neurological diseases and the potential mechanisms.
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- Yizhen Jiang
- Translational Medicine Center, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
- Basic Medical school Academy, Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, China
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- Basic Medical school Academy, Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, China
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- Basic Medical school Academy, Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046, China
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- Translational Medicine Center, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, Ningxia, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- Translational Medicine Center, Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710054, China.
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Szymczak J, Cielecka-Piontek J. Fisetin-In Search of Better Bioavailability-From Macro to Nano Modifications: A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14158. [PMID: 37762460 PMCID: PMC10532335 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814158] [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: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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As secondary plant metabolites, polyphenols are abundant in fruits and vegetables. They are in high demand because of their many health benefits. However, their low bioavailability makes them complex compounds to use for therapeutic purposes. Due to the limited solubility of phytocompounds, dietary supplements made from them may only be partially effective. Such molecules include fisetin, found in strawberries, and have shown great promise in treating Alzheimer's disease and cancer. Unfortunately, because of their limited water solubility, low absorption, and poor bioavailability, the assistance of nanotechnology is required to allow them to fulfil their potential fully. Here, we provide evidence that nanodelivery methods and structure modifications can improve fisetin bioavailability, which is linked to improvements in therapeutic efficacy. An open question remains as to which nanocarrier should be chosen to meet the abovementioned requirements and be able to enhance fisetin's therapeutic potential to treat a particular disease.
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- Department of Pharmacognosy and Biomaterials, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3, 60-806 Poznan, Poland;
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Ranjbar S, Emamjomeh A, Sharifi F, Zarepour A, Aghaabbasi K, Dehshahri A, Sepahvand AM, Zarrabi A, Beyzaei H, Zahedi MM, Mohammadinejad R. Lipid-Based Delivery Systems for Flavonoids and Flavonolignans: Liposomes, Nanoemulsions, and Solid Lipid Nanoparticles. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:1944. [PMID: 37514130 PMCID: PMC10383758 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15071944] [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: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Herbal chemicals with a long history in medicine have attracted a lot of attention. Flavonolignans and flavonoids are considered as two classes of the above-mentioned compounds with different functional groups which exhibit several therapeutic capabilities such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anticancer activities. Based on the studies, high hydrophobic properties of the aforementioned compounds limit their bioavailability inside the human body and restrict their wide application. Nanoscale formulations such as solid lipid nanoparticles, liposomes, and other types of lipid-based delivery systems have been introduced to overcome the above-mentioned challenges. This approach allows the aforementioned hydrophobic therapeutic compounds to be encapsulated between hydrophobic structures, resulting in improving their bioavailability. The above-mentioned enhanced delivery system improves delivery to the targeted sites and reduces the daily required dosage. Lowering the required daily dose improves the performance of the drug by diminishing its side effects on non-targeted tissues. The present study aims to highlight the recent improvements in implementing lipid-based nanocarriers to deliver flavonolignans and flavonoids.
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- Shahla Ranjbar
- Department of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol 9861335856, Iran
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol 9861335856, Iran
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- Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 7616913555, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, 34396 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Guilan, University Campus 2, Khalij Fars Highway 5th km of Ghazvin Road, Rasht 4199613776, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7146864685, Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7146864685, Iran
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 7148664685, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istinye University, 34396 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zabol, Zabol 9861335856, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Saskatchewan, 110 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5C9, Canada
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- Research Center of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman 7616913555, Iran
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Alfonso-Triguero P, Lorenzo J, Candiota AP, Arús C, Ruiz-Molina D, Novio F. Platinum-Based Nanoformulations for Glioblastoma Treatment: The Resurgence of Platinum Drugs? NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1619. [PMID: 37242036 PMCID: PMC10223043 DOI: 10.3390/nano13101619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Current therapies for treating Glioblastoma (GB), and brain tumours in general, are inefficient and represent numerous challenges. In addition to surgical resection, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are presently used as standards of care. However, treated patients still face a dismal prognosis with a median survival below 15-18 months. Temozolomide (TMZ) is the main chemotherapeutic agent administered; however, intrinsic or acquired resistance to TMZ contributes to the limited efficacy of this drug. To circumvent the current drawbacks in GB treatment, a large number of classical and non-classical platinum complexes have been prepared and tested for anticancer activity, especially platinum (IV)-based prodrugs. Platinum complexes, used as alkylating agents in the anticancer chemotherapy of some malignancies, are though often associated with severe systemic toxicity (i.e., neurotoxicity), especially after long-term treatments. The objective of the current developments is to produce novel nanoformulations with improved lipophilicity and passive diffusion, promoting intracellular accumulation, while reducing toxicity and optimizing the concomitant treatment of chemo-/radiotherapy. Moreover, the blood-brain barrier (BBB) prevents the access of the drugs to the brain and accumulation in tumour cells, so it represents a key challenge for GB management. The development of novel nanomedicines with the ability to (i) encapsulate Pt-based drugs and pro-drugs, (ii) cross the BBB, and (iii) specifically target cancer cells represents a promising approach to increase the therapeutic effect of the anticancer drugs and reduce undesired side effects. In this review, a critical discussion is presented concerning different families of nanoparticles able to encapsulate platinum anticancer drugs and their application for GB treatment, emphasizing their potential for increasing the effectiveness of platinum-based drugs.
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- Paula Alfonso-Triguero
- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Departament de Bioquimica i Biologia Molecular, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (P.A.-T.); (J.L.); (A.P.C.); (C.A.)
- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Departament de Bioquimica i Biologia Molecular, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (P.A.-T.); (J.L.); (A.P.C.); (C.A.)
- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Departament de Bioquimica i Biologia Molecular, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (P.A.-T.); (J.L.); (A.P.C.); (C.A.)
- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red, Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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- Institut de Biotecnologia i de Biomedicina, Departament de Bioquimica i Biologia Molecular, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (P.A.-T.); (J.L.); (A.P.C.); (C.A.)
- Departament de Bioquímica i Biologia Molecular, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red, Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
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- Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), CSIC and BIST, Campus UAB, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain;
- Departament de Química, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Campus UAB, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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Ma P, Seguin J, Ly KN, Henríquez LC, Plansart E, Hammad K, Gahoual R, Dhôtel H, Izabelle C, Saubamea B, Richard C, Escriou V, Mignet N, Corvis Y. Designing fisetin nanocrystals for enhanced in cellulo anti-angiogenic and anticancer efficacy. Int J Pharm X 2022; 4:100138. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpx.2022.100138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Liposomes- A promising strategy for drug delivery in anticancer applications. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Beltzig L, Christmann M, Kaina B. Abrogation of Cellular Senescence Induced by Temozolomide in Glioblastoma Cells: Search for Senolytics. Cells 2022; 11:cells11162588. [PMID: 36010664 PMCID: PMC9406955 DOI: 10.3390/cells11162588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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A first-line therapeutic for high-grade glioma, notably glioblastoma (GBM), is the DNA methylating drug temozolomide (TMZ). Previously, we showed that TMZ induces not only apoptosis and autophagy, but also cellular senescence (CSEN). We presented the hypothesis that GBM cells may escape from CSEN, giving rise to recurrent tumors. Furthermore, the inflammatory phenotype associated with CSEN may attenuate chemotherapy and drive tumor progression. Therefore, treatments that specifically target senescent cells, i.e., senolytic drugs, may lead to a better outcome of GBM therapy by preventing recurrences and tumor inflammation. Here, we tested Bcl-2 targeting drugs including ABT-737, ABT-263 (navitoclax), several natural substances such as artesunate, fisetin and curcumin as well as lomustine (CCNU) and ionizing radiation (IR) for their senolytic capacity in GBM cells. Additionally, several proteins involved in the DNA damage response (DDR), ATM, ATR, Chk1/2, p53, p21, NF-kB, Rad51, PARP, IAPs and autophagy, a pathway involved in CSEN induction, were tested for their impact in maintaining CSEN. Treatment of GBM cells with a low dose of TMZ for 8-10 days resulted in >80% CSEN, confirming CSEN to be the major trait induced by TMZ. To identify senolytics, we treated the senescent population with the compounds of interest and found that ABT-737, navitoclax, chloroquine, ATMi, ATRi, BV-6, PX-866 and the natural compounds fisetin and artesunate exhibit senolytic activity, inducing death in senescent cells more efficiently than in proliferating cells. Curcumin showed the opposite effect. No specific effect on CSEN cells was observed by inhibition of Chk1/Chk2, p21, NF-kB, Rad51 and PARP. We conclude that these factors neither play a critical role in maintaining TMZ-induced CSEN nor can their inhibitors be considered as senolytics. Since IR and CCNU did not exhibit senolytic activity, radio- and chemotherapy with alkylating drugs is not designed to eliminate TMZ-induced senescent cancer cells.
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Baghbanbashi M, Yong HW, Zhang I, Lotocki V, Yuan Z, Pazuki G, Maysinger D, Kakkar A. Stimuli-Responsive Miktoarm Polymer-Based Formulations for Fisetin Delivery and Regulatory Effects in Hyperactive Human Microglia. Macromol Biosci 2022; 22:e2200174. [PMID: 35817026 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202200174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Branched star polymers offer exciting opportunities in enhancing the efficacy of nanocarriers in delivering biologically active lipophilic agents. We demonstrate that the star polymeric architecture can be leveraged to yield soft nanoparticles of vesicular morphology with precisely located stimuli-sensitive chemical entities. Amphiphilic stars of AB2 (A = PEG, B = PCL) composition with/without oxidative stress or reduction responsive units at the core junction of A and B arms, are constructed using synthetic articulation. Fisetin, a natural flavonoid with remarkable anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, but of limited clinical value due to its poor aqueous solubility, was physically encapsulated into miktoarm star-derived aqueous polymersomes. We evaluated polymersomes and fisetin separately, and in combination, in human microglia (HMC3), to show if (i) polymersomes are toxic; (ii) fisetin reduces the abundance of reactive oxygen species (ROS); and (iii) fisetin modulates the activation of ERK1/2. These signaling molecules and pathways are implicated in inflammatory processes and cell survival. Fisetin, both incorporated and non-incorporated into polymersomes, reduced ROS and ERK1/2 phosphorylation in lipopolysaccharide-treated human microglia, normalizing excessive oxidative stress and ERK-mediated signaling. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Mojhdeh Baghbanbashi
- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 0B8, Canada.,Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Hafez Avenue, Tehran, 1591634311, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 0B8, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, McGill University, 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1Y6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 0B8, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, McGill University, 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1Y6, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Hafez Avenue, Tehran, 1591634311, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, McGill University, 3655 Promenade Sir-William-Osler, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1Y6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 0B8, Canada
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Flavonoids: Food associations, therapeutic mechanisms, metabolism and nanoformulations. Food Res Int 2022; 157:111442. [PMID: 35761682 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Flavonoids possess an impressive therapeutic potential, thereby imparting them a nutraceutical character. As it becomes increasingly common to consume foods associated with healing properties, it is imperative to understand the associations of different foods with different classes of nutraceutic compounds, and their mechanisms of therapeutic action. At the same time, it is important to address the limitations thereof so that plausible future directions may be drawn. This review summarizes the food associations of flavonoids, and discusses the mechanisms responsible for imparting them their nutraceutic properties, detailing the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) signaling pathway, inhibition of inflammatory signaling pathways such as toll-like receptor (TLR), nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-kB), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) and lipoxygenase-2 (LOX-2) mediators. Further on, the review explains the mechanism of flavonoids metabolism, reasons for low bioavailability and thereafter recapitulates the role of technological interventions to overcome the limitations, with a particular focus on nanoformulations that utilize the synergy between flavonoids and biocompatible materials used as nanocarriers, as reported in works spanning over a decade. It is the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) classified carriers that will become the basis for developing functional formulations. It is promisingly noteworthy that some flavonoid formulations have been commercialized and mentioned therein. Such commercially viable and safe for consumption technological applications pave way for bringing science to the table, and add value to the innate properties of flavonoids.
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Zhu Y, Feng S, Song Z, Wang Z, Chen G. Identification of Immunological Characteristics and Immune Subtypes Based on Single-Sample Gene Set Enrichment Analysis Algorithm in Lower-Grade Glioma. Front Genet 2022; 13:894865. [PMID: 35646050 PMCID: PMC9136245 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.894865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Few breakthroughs have been achieved in the treatment of lower-grade glioma (LGG) in recent decades. Apart from the conventional pathological and histological classifications, subtypes based on immunogenomics would provide reference for individualized treatment and prognosis prediction. Our study identified four immunotypes of lower-grade glioma (clusters A, B, C, and D) by bioinformatics methods in TCGA-LGG and two CGGA datasets. Cluster A was an “immune-cold” phenotype with the lowest immune infiltration and longest survival expectation, whereas cluster D was an “immune-rich” subtype with the highest immune infiltration and poor survival expectation. The expression of immune checkpoints increased along with immune infiltration degrees among the clusters. It was notable that immune clusters correlated with a variety of clinical and immunogenomic factors such as age, WHO grades, IDH1/2 mutation, PTEN, EGFR, ATRX, and TP53 status. In addition, LGGs in cluster D were sensitive to cisplatin, gemcitabine, and immune checkpoint PD-1 inhibitors. RTK-RAS and TP53 pathways were affected in cluster D. Functional pathways such as cytokine–cytokine receptor interaction, antigen processing and presentation, cell adhesion molecules (CAMs), and ECM–receptor interaction were also enriched in cluster D. Hub genes were selected by the Matthews correlation coefficient (MCC) algorithm in the blue module of a gene co-expression network. Our studies might provide an immunogenomics subtyping reference for immunotherapy in LGG.
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- Yunyang Zhu
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain and Nerve Research Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Gang Chen,
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