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Heliyon ; 10(17): e36415, 2024 Sep 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39286116

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Targeting nucleotide enzymes emerges as a promising avenue for impeding tumor proliferation and fortifying anti-tumor immunogenicity. The non-canonical role of nucleotide enzymes remains poorly understood. In this study, we have identified that Phosphoglucomutase 2 (PGM2) rapidly accumulates at the DNA damage site to govern the DNA damage response mediated by the phosphorylation at Serine 165 and by forming a complex with Rho-associated coiled-coil-containing protein kinase 2 (ROCK2). Silencing PGM2 in Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) cells heightens DNA damage in vitro and enhances the sensitivity of temozolomide (TMZ) treatment by activating anti-tumor immunity in vivo. Furthermore, we demonstrate that pharmacological inhibition of ROCK2 synergistically complements TMZ treatment and pembrolizumab (PD-L1) checkpoint immunotherapy, augmenting anti-tumor immunity. This study reveals the non-canonical role of the nucleotide enzyme PGM2 in the regulation of DNA damage response and anti-tumor immunity, with implications for the development of therapeutic approaches in cancer treatment.

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Bioorg Med Chem Lett ; 113: 129968, 2024 Sep 16.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39293534

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Enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) is a histone methyltransferase that plays an important role in cancer cells biology. However, present EZH2 inhibitors in clinic have not achieved satisfactory efficacy. Herein, a number of EZH2-targeted PROTAC compounds were designed and synthesized by selecting different linkers, using Tazemetostat as the protein of interest (POI) portion of PROTAC molecules, hoping to improve the defects of existing EZH2 inhibitors effectively. Among all the target compounds, ZJ-20 showed the best performance with an IC50 value of 5.0 nM against MINO cells, good pharmacokinetics parameters and a limited acceptable oral bioavailability. Significantly, ZJ-20 could achieve degradation of the entire PRC2 complex by targeting EZH2, which can serve as a lead compound for further study.

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Front Immunol ; 15: 1453774, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39295872

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Previous studies have demonstrated that genetic alterations governing epigenetic processes frequently drive tumor development and that modifications in RNA may contribute to these alterations. In the 1970s, researchers discovered that N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most prevalent form of RNA modification in advanced eukaryotic messenger RNA (mRNA) and noncoding RNA (ncRNA). This modification is involved in nearly all stages of the RNA life cycle. M6A modification is regulated by enzymes known as m6A methyltransferases (writers) and demethylases (erasers). Numerous studies have indicated that m6A modification can impact cancer progression by regulating cancer-related biological functions. Tumor angiogenesis, an important and unregulated process, plays a pivotal role in tumor initiation, growth, and metastasis. The interaction between m6A and ncRNAs is widely recognized as a significant factor in proliferation and angiogenesis. Therefore, this article provides a comprehensive review of the regulatory mechanisms underlying m6A RNA modifications and ncRNAs in tumor angiogenesis, as well as the latest advancements in molecular targeted therapy. The aim of this study is to offer novel insights for clinical tumor therapy.


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Adenosina , Neoplasias , Neovascularización Patológica , Adenosina/análogos & derivados , Adenosina/metabolismo , Humanos , Neovascularización Patológica/genética , Neoplasias/genética , Neoplasias/patología , Neoplasias/irrigación sanguínea , Animales , Regulación Neoplásica de la Expresión Génica , ARN no Traducido/genética , Metiltransferasas/metabolismo , Metiltransferasas/genética , Angiogénesis
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Int Rev Cell Mol Biol ; 388: 162-205, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39260936

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Prostate cancer (PCa) stands as a significant global health concern, ranking among the leading causes of cancer deaths in men. While there are several treatment modalities for localized PCa, metastatic castration-resistant PCa (mCRPC) remains incurable. Despite therapeutic advancements showing promise in mCRPC, their impact on overall survival has been limited. This chapter explores the process by which tumors form, reviews our current understanding of PCa progression to mCRPC, and addresses the challenges of boosting anti-tumor immune responses in these tumors. It specifically discusses how chemotactic signaling affects the tumor microenvironment and its role in immune evasion and cancer progression. The chapter further examines the rationale of directly or indirectly targeting these pathways as adjuvant therapies for mCRPC, highlighting recent pre-clinical and clinical studies currently underway. The discussion emphasizes the potential of targeting specific chemokines and chemokine receptors as combination therapies with mainstream treatments for PCa and mCRPC to maximize long-term survival for this deadly disease.


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Neoplasias de la Próstata , Transducción de Señal , Microambiente Tumoral , Humanos , Masculino , Neoplasias de la Próstata/patología , Neoplasias de la Próstata/metabolismo , Neoplasias de la Próstata/terapia , Neoplasias de la Próstata/tratamiento farmacológico , Animales , Quimiotaxis , Terapia Molecular Dirigida , Neoplasias de la Próstata Resistentes a la Castración/patología , Neoplasias de la Próstata Resistentes a la Castración/metabolismo , Neoplasias de la Próstata Resistentes a la Castración/tratamiento farmacológico
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Cell Signal ; 124: 111385, 2024 Sep 13.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39265727

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Thousand and one amino-acid protein kinases(TAOKs), as a key member of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade, has recently attracted widespread attention in the field of anti-cancer research. There are three members of this subfamily: TAOK1, TAOK2, and TAOK3. Studies have shown that members of the TAOK family participate in regulating cell proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion through various pathways, thereby playing an important role in tumorigenesis and progression. This review summarizes the functions of TAOK kinases in tumor cell signal transduction, cell cycle regulation, and the tumor microenvironment, with a particular emphasis on its potential as a target for anti-cancer drugs. Future research will further elucidate the specific mechanisms of action of TAOK kinase in different types of tumors and explore its clinical application prospects.

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Cell Rep Methods ; 4(9): 100857, 2024 Sep 16.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39260365

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We present a TALEN-based workflow to generate and maintain dual-edited (IL-15+/+/TGFßR2-/-) iPSCs that produce enhanced iPSC-derived natural killer (iNK) cells for cancer immunotherapy. It involves using a cell lineage promoter for knocking in (KI) gene(s) to minimize the potential effects of expression of any exogenous genes on iPSCs. As a proof-of-principle, we KI IL-15 under the endogenous B2M promoter and show that it results in high expression of the sIL-15 in iNK cells but minimal expression in iPSCs. Furthermore, given that it is known that knockout (KO) of TGFßR2 in immune cells can enhance resistance to the suppressive TGF-ß signaling in the tumor microenvironment, we develop a customized medium containing Nodal that can maintain the pluripotency of iPSCs with TGFßR2 KO, enabling banking of these iPSC clones. Ultimately, we show that the dual-edited IL-15+/+/TGFßR2-/- iPSCs can be efficiently differentiated into NK cells that show enhanced autonomous growth and are resistant to the suppressive TGF-ß signaling.


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Células Madre Pluripotentes Inducidas , Interleucina-15 , Células Asesinas Naturales , Receptor Tipo II de Factor de Crecimiento Transformador beta , Células Madre Pluripotentes Inducidas/metabolismo , Células Madre Pluripotentes Inducidas/citología , Células Asesinas Naturales/inmunología , Células Asesinas Naturales/metabolismo , Interleucina-15/genética , Interleucina-15/metabolismo , Humanos , Receptor Tipo II de Factor de Crecimiento Transformador beta/genética , Receptor Tipo II de Factor de Crecimiento Transformador beta/metabolismo , Diferenciación Celular , Nucleasas de los Efectores Tipo Activadores de la Transcripción/metabolismo , Nucleasas de los Efectores Tipo Activadores de la Transcripción/genética , Edición Génica/métodos
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Plants (Basel) ; 13(17)2024 Sep 09.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39274018

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Euphorbia dentata Michx. is an invasive plant species in China, known for its toxicity and potential to reduce crop yields, posing numerous threats. To gain a deeper understanding of this invasive plant, phytochemical methods were employed to isolate 13 terpenoids (1-11, 19, 20) and 7 sterols (12-18) from the ethanol extract of E. dentata, identifying one new compound and 19 known compounds. Within spectroscopic methods such as NMR, HR-ESI-MS, and ECD, the structures and absolute configurations of these compounds were established. Among them, dentatacid A (11) possesses an unprecedented 2, 3-seco-arbor-2, 3-dioic skeleton within the potential biosynthetic pathway proposed. Dentatacid A also exhibited excellent anti-proliferative activity against the HT-29 (human colorectal adenocarcinoma) cell line, with an IC50 value of 2.64 ± 0.78 µM, which was further confirmed through network pharmacology and molecular docking. This study significantly expands the chemical diversity of E. dentata and offers new insights into the resource utilization and management of this invasive plant from the perspective of natural product discovery.

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Molecules ; 29(17)2024 Aug 31.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39274982

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With the increasing global incidence and mortality rates of cancer, the development of novel anti-tumor drugs has become particularly urgent. Scutellaria barbata D. Don, a perennial herb belonging to the genus Scutellaria in the family Lamiaceae, has aroused extensive attention for its medicinal value in recent years. This article presents an exhaustive review of the flavonoid, diterpene, and other chemical constituents harbored within Scutellaria barbata, delving into the intricate mechanisms by which these compounds orchestrate their anti-tumor effects via diverse biological pathways. Remarkably, these compounds distinguish themselves through their capability to regulate cellular signaling, inhibit cancer cell proliferation, trigger apoptosis, disrupt angiogenesis, and bolster immune responses. These anti-tumor effects are achieved through strategic modulation of pivotal signaling cascades, particularly the PI3K/Akt/mTOR, MAPK, and NFκB pathways. In addition, this article also summarizes the clinical applications of Scutellaria barbata in tumor treatment, especially its potential in alleviating the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy and improving patients' quality of life. In conclusion, this review comprehensively summarizes and analyzes the chemical constituents, anti-tumor mechanisms, and clinical applications of Scutellaria barbata, with the aim of systematically reviewing the existing research results and exploring potential future research directions.


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Antineoplásicos Fitogénicos , Neoplasias , Extractos Vegetales , Scutellaria , Scutellaria/química , Humanos , Antineoplásicos Fitogénicos/farmacología , Antineoplásicos Fitogénicos/química , Extractos Vegetales/química , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Neoplasias/tratamiento farmacológico , Transducción de Señal/efectos de los fármacos , Animales , Apoptosis/efectos de los fármacos , Flavonoides/química , Flavonoides/farmacología , Fitoquímicos/química , Fitoquímicos/farmacología , Fitoquímicos/uso terapéutico , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 279(Pt 3): 135407, 2024 Sep 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39245108

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Two polysaccharides, PGP-90 and PGP-100 (molecular weights of 7.59 × 102 kDa and 10.48 × 102 kDa, respectively), were isolated from Peach gum using alkaline electrolyte water as an extraction solution. Structural characterization showed that PGP-90 and PGP-100 are AG-II arabinogalactans with ß-D-(1 â†’ 6)-Galp as the main chain and 1 â†’ 3 Araf and 1 â†’ 5 Araf branched chains at O-3 and O-4 positions. Animal experiments showed that PGP-90 and PGP-100 significantly improved immune function, enhance the proliferative capacity of lymphocytes and phagocytosis of peritoneal macrophages, and regulated the ratio of lymphocyte subpopulations in S180 tumor-bearing mice. Meanwhile, PGP-90 and PGP-100 promoted the secretion of cytokines (TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-2) by activated macrophages and blocked apoptosis at the G1 phase, resulting in tumor suppression rates of 40.80 % and 46.30 % (100 mg/kg), respectively, with PGP-100 demonstrating stronger in vivo anti-tumor activity. The above experimental results indicate that Peach gum polysaccharides have the potential to be functional anti-tumor agents.

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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 21086, 2024 09 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39256453

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Elephantopus tomentosus (ET) Linn. was reported to be an anti-tumor plant. However, the chemical composition of ET and its anti-tumor compounds and potential mechanisms still unclear. In this paper, UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS was firstly used to identified the ingredients in ET and UPLC was used to determine the main compounds of ET. Network pharmacology was applied to predict the potential mechanisms of anti-liver cancer. Anti-tumor nuclear activate compounds and targets of ET were obtained and the anti-liver cancer effect was validated on HepG2. Finally, Molecule docking, RT-qPCR, and western blotting were used for verification of the relationship between nuclear activate compounds and nuclear targets and the potential anti-cancer mechanisms. The result showed that 42 compounds were identified in ET, which consisted of sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, and phenylpropanoid compounds. Scabertopin (ST), chlorogenic acid, Isochlorogenic acid B, Isochlorogenic acid A and Isochlorogenic acid C were identified as main compounds and were determined as 0.426%, 0.457%, 0.159%, 0.701%, and 0.103% respectively. 24 compounds showed high pharmacokinetics and good drug-likeness. 520 overlapping targets of the ET compounds and liver cancer were collected. The targets were used for KEGG and GO analysis. GO enrichment analysis suggested that the targets of 24 active compound closed related to promote apoptosis, inhibit proliferation, and regulate oxidative levels. KEGG enrichment analysis suggested that pathway in cancer was enriched most and p38 MAPK/p53 signaling pathway, which closely related to promoting apoptosis and inhibiting proliferation. Compounds-targets analysis based on the parameter of Betweenness, Closeness, Information, Eigenvector, Degree, and component content indicated that ST was the nucleus anti-tumor active compound of ET. HepG2 was first used to validated the anti-tumor effect of ST and the result showed that ST significantly inhibited HepG2 proliferation with a low IC50 less than 5 µM. Nucleus active compound targets, including TP53, CASP3, BCL2, EGFR, TNF-a, IL-1ß, and IL-6 were enriched based on degree value of PPI analysis. Molecule docking suggested that ST showed a good combination to TGFBR1 with the combination energy less than - 5 kcal/mol. RT-qPCR result also suggested that ST significantly medicated the mRNA expression level of TP53, CASP3, BCL2, EGFR, TNF-a, IL-1ß, and IL-6. Protein expression of p-p38/p38 and p-p53/p53 notable increased by ST treatment. In conclude, combining with UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS qualitative analysis, UPLC quantitative analysis, network pharmacology analysis, molecule docking, and in vitro experiments on HepG2, we suggest that ST is an anti-tumor ingredient of ET, which may target to TGFBR1 and promote apoptosis and inhibited proliferation of HepG2 by activating p38 MAPK/p53 signaling pathway. ST can be regarded as a quality marker of ET.


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Neoplasias Hepáticas , Simulación del Acoplamiento Molecular , Humanos , Células Hep G2 , Neoplasias Hepáticas/tratamiento farmacológico , Neoplasias Hepáticas/metabolismo , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patología , Antineoplásicos Fitogénicos/farmacología , Antineoplásicos Fitogénicos/química , Asteraceae/química , Simulación por Computador , Espectrometría de Masas en Tándem , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Extractos Vegetales/química , Apoptosis/efectos de los fármacos
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J Control Release ; 375: 249-268, 2024 Sep 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39260573

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Cancer immunotherapy, as an emerging cancer treatment approach, harnesses the patient's own immune system to effectively prevent tumor recurrence or metastasis. However, its clinical application has been significantly hindered by relatively low immune response rates. In recent years, metal-based biomaterials have been extensively studied as effective immunomodulators and potential tools for enhancing anti-tumor immune responses, enabling the reversal of immune suppression without inducing toxic side effects. This review introduces the classification of bioactive metal elements and summarizes their immune regulatory mechanisms. In addition, we discuss the immunomodulatory roles of biomaterials constructed from various metals, including aluminum, manganese, gold, calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, and copper. More importantly, a systematic overview of their applications in enhancing immunotherapy is provided. Finally, the prospects and challenges of metal-based biomaterials with immunomodulatory functions in cancer immunotherapy are outlined.

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Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39229996

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BACKGROUND: Due to its high degree of aggressiveness, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) presents a treatment challenge because 30% to 50% of patients experience resistance or relapse following standard chemotherapy. FN-1501 is an effective inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases and Fms-like receptor tyrosine kinase 3. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the anti-tumor impact of FN-1501 on DLBCL and clarify its molecular mechanism. METHODS: This study used the cell counting kit-8 assay to evaluate cell proliferation, along with western blotting and flow cytometry to analyze cell cycle progression and apoptosis influenced by FN-1501 in vitro. Afterward, the effectiveness of FN-1501 was evaluated in vivo utilizing the xenograft tumor model. In addition, we identified the potential signaling pathways and performed rescue studies using western blotting and flow cytometry. RESULTS: We found that FN-1501 inhibited cell proliferation and induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in DLBCL cells in vitro. Its anti-proliferative effects were shown to be time- and dose-dependent. The effect on cell cycle progression resulted in G1/S phase arrest, and the apoptosis induction was found to be caspase-dependent. FN-1501 treatment also reduced tumor volumes and weights and was associated with a prolonged progressionfree survival in vivo. Mechanistically, the MAPK and PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathways were significantly inhibited by FN-1501. Additional pathway inhibitors examination reinforced that FN-1501 may regulate cell cycle arrest and apoptosis through these pathways. CONCLUSION: FN-1501 shows promising anti-tumor activity against DLBCL in vivo and in vitro, suggesting its potential as a new therapeutic option for patients with refractory or relapsed DLBCL.

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Eur J Med Chem ; 279: 116847, 2024 Sep 06.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39265252

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Synergetic inhibition of FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) and histone deacetylase (HDAC) by small molecule chimera presents a promising therapeutic approach for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with FLT3 mutations. In this study, we first observed that the combined use of FLT3 inhibitor gilteritinib and HDAC inhibitor vorinostat increased the survival rate of leukemia xenograft mouse model. Then, we employed a pharmacophore fusion strategy to develop a novel series of FLT3/HDAC dual inhibitors. Among them, compound 25h demonstrated superior inhibitory activity against both FLT3 and HDAC. In particular, compound 25h exhibited enhanced anti-proliferation activity against MOLM-13 cells in comparison to gilteritinib, vorinostat, and their combination, while maintaining reduced cytotoxicity towards normal cells. Mechanistically, the heightened anti-tumor effect of compound 25h was attributed to its more potent regulation of intracellular pathways, notably phosphorylation of ERK, compared to single drug and combination treatments. Furthermore, compound 25h demonstrated superior anti-tumor efficacy in the MOLM-13 xenograft model compared to combination therapy, along with reduced in vivo toxicity. To conclude, we have identified a novel FLT3/HDAC dual inhibitor that could serve as a potential candidate for the treatment of AML.

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Mater Today Bio ; 28: 101220, 2024 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39290464

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Ovarian cancer (OC) is one of the leading causes of death from malignancy in women and lacks safe and efficient treatment. The novel biomaterial, recombinant humanized collagen type III (rhCOLIII), has been reported to have various biological functions, but its role in OC is unclear. This study aimed to reveal the function and mechanism of action of rhCOLIII in OC. We developed an injectable recombinant human collagen (rhCOL)-derived material with a molecular weight of 45 kDa, with a stable triple helix structure, high biocompatibility, water solubility and biosafety. The anti-tumor activity of rhCOLIII was comprehensively evaluated through in vitro and in vivo experiments. In vitro, our results showed that rhCOLIII inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of ovarian cancer cells (OCCs), and induced apoptosis. In addition, rhCOLIII not only inhibited autophagy of OCCs but also increased the expression of MHC-1 molecule within OCCs. To further elucidate the mechanism of rhCOLIII in OC, we conducted joint analysis of RNA-Seq and proteomics, and found that rhCOLIII exerted anti-tumor function and autophagy inhibition by downregulating Glutathione S-transferase P1 (GSTP1). Furthermore, various rescue experiments were designed to demonstrate that rhCOLIII suppressed autophagy and proliferation of OCCs by mediating GSTP1. In vivo, we found that rhCOLIII could inhibit tumor growth and promote CD8+ T cell infiltration. Our results indicate that rhCOLIII has great anti-tumor potential activity in OC, and induces protective anti-tumor immunity by regulating autophagy through GSTP1. These findings illustrate the potential therapeutic prospects of rhCOLIII for OC treatment.

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BMC Gastroenterol ; 24(1): 306, 2024 Sep 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39261766

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BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have compared the efficacy of ustekinumab (UST) and anti-TNF agents [infliximab (IFX) or adalimumab(ADA)] in moderate to severe Crohn's disease (CD) patients. This study aims to compare the efficacy of UST, IFX, and ADA while differentiating between bio-naïve and bio-experienced patients, which is an underexplored aspect, particularly in Asia. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective multi-center study from 2012 to 2023, categorizing patients into bio-naïve and bio-experienced groups. We evaluated clinical remission rates after induction therapy and clinical outcomes, including CD-related hospitalization, intestinal resection, and drug discontinuation during maintenance therapy. RESULTS: Among the 214 bio-naïve CD patients, 60 received UST, 108 received IFX, and 46 received ADA. After 1:1 propensity score matching between UST and anti-TNF agents groups, 59 patients were analyzed in each group (45 in the IFX group and 14 in the ADA group). We found no significant differences in clinical remission rates (P = 0.071), CD-related hospitalization (P = 0.800), intestinal resection (P = 0.390), or drug discontinuation (P = 0.052) between the UST, IFX, and ADA groups in bio-naïve CD patients. In bio-experienced CD patients, with 35 in the UST group and 13 in the anti-TNF agents group, the UST group showed a lower risk of drug discontinuation (P = 0.004) than the anti-TNF agents group. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that UST, IFX, and ADA are equally effective in bio-naïve CD patients, while in bio-experienced patients, mostly with previous exposure to anti-TNF agents, UST may offer superior drug durability.


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Adalimumab , Enfermedad de Crohn , Infliximab , Inducción de Remisión , Ustekinumab , Humanos , Enfermedad de Crohn/tratamiento farmacológico , Enfermedad de Crohn/cirugía , Adalimumab/uso terapéutico , Infliximab/uso terapéutico , Estudios Retrospectivos , Femenino , Masculino , Adulto , Ustekinumab/uso terapéutico , Resultado del Tratamiento , Fármacos Gastrointestinales/uso terapéutico , Persona de Mediana Edad , Inhibidores del Factor de Necrosis Tumoral/uso terapéutico , Hospitalización/estadística & datos numéricos , Adulto Joven
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Adv Sci (Weinh) ; : e2404442, 2024 Sep 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39225354

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The small G protein Arf1 has been identified as playing a selective role in supporting cancer stem cells (CSCs), making it an attractive target for cancer therapy. However, the current Arf1 inhibitors have limited translational potential due to their high toxicity and low specificity. In this study, two new potent small-molecule inhibitors of Arf1, identified as DU101 and DU102, for cancer therapy are introduced. Preclinical tumor models demonstrate that these inhibitors triggered a cascade of aging in CSCs and enhance anti-tumor immunity in mouse cancer and PDX models. Through single-cell sequencing, the remodeling of the tumor immune microenvironment induced by these new Arf1 inhibitors is analyzed and an increase in tumor-associated CD8+ CD4+ double-positive T (DPT) cells is identified. These DPT cells exhibit superior features of active CD8 single-positive T cells and a higher percentage of TCF1+PD-1+, characteristic of stem-like T cells. The frequency of tumor-infiltrating stem-like DPT cells correlates with better disease-free survival (DFS) in cancer patients, indicating that these inhibitors may offer a novel cancer immunotherapy strategy by converting the cold tumor immune microenvironment into a hot one, thus expanding the potential for immunotherapy in cancer patients.

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Carbohydr Polym ; 344: 122466, 2024 Nov 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39218533

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Traditional fungi ß-glucan commonly possesses high molecular weight with poor water solubility, which remains significant challenge in the drug development and medical application. Water-soluble ß-glucan with high molecular weight (dHSCG) of 560 kDa, low molecular weight (dLSCG) of 60 kDa, and sulfated derivative (SCGS) with a molecular weight of 146 kDa and sulfate degree at 2.04 were obtained through well-controlled degradation and sulfated modification from Saccharomyces cerevisiae in this study. The structural characteristics were confirmed as ß-1,3/6-glucan by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. Carbohydrate microarrays and surface plasmon resonance revealed distinct and contrasting binding affinities between the natural ß-glucans and sulfated derivatives. SCGS exhibited strong binding to FGF and VEGF, while natural ß-glucan showed no response, suggesting its potential as a novel antitumor agent. Moreover, SCGS significantly inhibited the migration rate of the highly metastatic melanoma (B16F10) cells. The lung metastasis mouse model also demonstrated that SCGS significantly reduced and eliminated the nodules, achieving an inhibition rate of 86.7% in vivo, with a dramatic improvement in IFN-α, TNF-α, and IL-1ß levels. Through analysis of protein content and distribution in lung tissues, the anti-tumor and anti-metastasis mechanism of SCGS involves the regulation of degrading enzymes to protect extracellular matrix (ECM), as well as the reduction of angiogenic factor release. These findings provide a foundation for exploring the potential of SCGS in the development of new anti-tumor and anti-metastasis drugs and open up a new field in cancer research.


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Antineoplásicos , Saccharomyces cerevisiae , Solubilidad , beta-Glucanos , Animales , Ratones , Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Antineoplásicos/química , beta-Glucanos/química , beta-Glucanos/farmacología , Agua/química , Línea Celular Tumoral , Neoplasias Pulmonares/tratamiento farmacológico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patología , Neoplasias Pulmonares/metabolismo , Melanoma Experimental/patología , Melanoma Experimental/tratamiento farmacológico , Melanoma Experimental/metabolismo , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Sulfatos/química , Movimiento Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Humanos
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Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol ; : 1-12, 2024 Sep 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39219032

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BACKGROUND: Ginseng polysaccharide (GPS) is an ingredient of ginseng with documented anti-tumor properties. However, its effect on colon cancer and the underlying molecular mechanisms have not been investigated clearly. METHODS: Cell viability of HT29 and CT26 cells treated with different concentrations of GPS was assessed using the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. Western blot assay was used to detect the expression of apoptotic proteins, while the mRNA levels were assessed by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Transwell migration assays were used to examine the migration and invasion of cells. RESULTS: The results revealed that GPS effectively suppressed the proliferation of HT29 and CT26 cells. We demonstrated an upregulation of apoptotic proteins in GPS-treated cells, including Bax, cleaved Caspase-3, and p-p53. GPS treatment also increased the mRNA levels of cytochrome C and Bax. Furthermore, the results showed that GPS treatment concurrently promoted the activation of nucleotide-binding domain leucine-rich family pyrin-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome. Transwell migration assays showed that GPS inhibited the migratory and invasive abilities of colon cancer cells. As expected, inhibition of NLRP3 expression using INF39 attenuated the inhibitory effect of GPS on migration and invasion. Upon NLRP3 inhibition, GPS-induced apoptosis was dramatically alleviated, accompanied by a reduction in the expression of apoptotic proteins. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, this research provides compelling evidence that the GPS-induced NLRP3 signaling pathway plays a pivotal role in apoptosis of colon cells, suggesting potential clinical implications for the therapeutic intervention of colon cancer. Thus, GPS might be a promising anti-tumor drug for the treatment of colorectal cancer.

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Int J Biol Macromol ; 278(Pt 2): 134746, 2024 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39147342

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Mild photothermal therapy (MPTT) generates heat therapeutic effect at the temperature below 45 °C under near-infrared (NIR) irradiation, which has the advantages of controllable treatment efficacy, lower hyperthermia temperatures, reduced dosage, and minimized damage to surrounding tissues. Despite significant progress has been achieved in MPTT, it remains primarily in the stage of basic and clinical research and has not yet seen widespread clinical adoption. Herein, a comprehensive overview of the recent NIR MPTT development was provided, aiming to emphasize the mechanism and obstacles, summarize the used photothermal agents, and introduce various biomedical applications such as anti-tumor, wound healing, and vascular disease treatment. The challenges of MPTT were proposed with potential solutions, and the future development direction in MPTT was outlooked to enhance the prospects for clinical translation.


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Materiales Biocompatibles , Rayos Infrarrojos , Terapia Fototérmica , Terapia Fototérmica/métodos , Humanos , Materiales Biocompatibles/química , Animales , Rayos Infrarrojos/uso terapéutico , Cicatrización de Heridas , Neoplasias/terapia
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 278(Pt 2): 134784, 2024 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39151863

RESUMEN

Six Cordyceps militaris polysaccharides (named CMP-1, CMP-2, CMP-3, CMP-4, CMP-9, and CMP-A) were obtained by fractional alcohol precipitation. The experimental results showed that the six Cordyceps militaris polysaccharides had similar chemical composition and spectral features, and different molecular weights, monosaccharide compositions and anti-tumor activities. Purification of CMP-9 yielded the small molecule polysaccharide LMW-CMP (3.06 kDa). Structural experiments showed that LMW-CMP is an α-glucan with (1 â†’ 4)-α-D-Glcp as the main chain and a glucose branched chain attached at the O-6 position. The results of cell experiments showed that LMW-CMP could effectively inhibit the growth and proliferation of HepG2 cells, activate the downstream NF-κB signaling pathway through the MAPK pathway to induce apoptosis of HepG2 cells, and block apoptosis at the G1 phase. Animal experiments showed that LMW-CMP inhibited the proliferation of tumor cells in H22 tumor-bearing mice by improving the state of immune organs, increasing the activity of immune cells and cytokine levels in the body, and regulating the distribution of lymphocyte subpopulations, with a tumor inhibition rate of 45.70 % (200 mg/kg).


Asunto(s)
Antineoplásicos , Apoptosis , Proliferación Celular , Cordyceps , Etanol , Polisacáridos Fúngicos , Cordyceps/química , Animales , Humanos , Ratones , Etanol/química , Antineoplásicos/farmacología , Antineoplásicos/química , Apoptosis/efectos de los fármacos , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Células Hep G2 , Polisacáridos Fúngicos/farmacología , Polisacáridos Fúngicos/química , Polisacáridos/farmacología , Polisacáridos/química , Peso Molecular , FN-kappa B/metabolismo , Monosacáridos/análisis
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