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Silveira FM, Schuch LF, Pereira-Prado V, Molina-Frechero N, Lopez-Verdin S, Gómez Palacio-Gastélum M, Arocena M, Niklander S, Sicco E, Bologna-Molina R. Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α at the invasive tumor front in oral squamous cell carcinoma. World J Exp Med 2025; 15:102175. [DOI: 10.5493/wjem.v15.i2.102175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2024] [Revised: 02/02/2025] [Accepted: 02/28/2025] [Indexed: 04/16/2025] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Hypoxia in oral cancer promotes tumoral invasion by inducing epithelial-mesenchymal transition, leading to aggressive tumor progression.
AIM To characterize the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) at the invasive tumor front (ITF) in comparison to tumor islands (TI) in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and to explore its relationship with E-cadherin and Vimentin expression.
METHODS Thirty-eight cases of OSCC and five cases of normal oral mucosa (NOM) were included in this study. The ITF was identified based on the region and immune expression of AE1/AE3. Immunohistochemistry was performed to assess the expression of HIF-1α, Vimentin, and E-cadherin. The immunostaining was analyzed using an immunoreactive score, and the results were illustrated using immunofluorescence.
RESULTS HIF-1α expression was significantly higher in the TI region compared to the ITF region (P = 0.0134). Additionally, a significant difference was observed between TI and NOM (P = 0.0115). In the ITF regions, HIF-1α expression showed a significant correlation with Vimentin expression, with higher levels of HIF-1α associated with increased Vimentin expression (P = 0.017).
CONCLUSION Based on the results of this study, HIF-1α appears to play a distinct role in OSCC tumor progression, underscoring the importance of exploring hypoxia-driven changes in cellular phenotype at the ITF of OSCC. Further research is needed to better understand their impact on OSCC prognosis.
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- Felipe Martins Silveira
- Molecular Pathology Area, Department of Diagnosis in Pathology and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Universidad de la República, Montevideo 11600, Uruguay
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- Molecular Pathology Area, Department of Diagnosis in Pathology and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Universidad de la República, Montevideo 11600, Uruguay
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- Molecular Pathology Area, Department of Diagnosis in Pathology and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Universidad de la República, Montevideo 11600, Uruguay
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- Division of Biological and Health Sciences, Autonomous Metropolitan University, Coyoacan 04960, Mexico
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- Health Science Center, Research Institute of Dentistry, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44100, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Departamento de Biología Odontológica, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de la República, Montevideo 11600, Uruguay
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- Unit of Oral Pathology and Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Andres Bello, Viña del Mar 2520000, Chile
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- Molecular Pathology Area, Department of Diagnosis in Pathology and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Universidad de la República, Montevideo 11600, Uruguay
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- Molecular Pathology Area, Department of Diagnosis in Pathology and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Universidad de la República, Montevideo 11600, Uruguay
- Department of Research, Universidad Juarez del Estado de Durango, Durango 34000, Mexico
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Gouveia BA, Ramos FR, Silva IKL, Oliveira TESD, Vasconcelos RDO, Xavier JG, Strefezzi RF. Prognostic Implications of Decorin, E-Cadherin and EGFR Expression in Inflammatory and Non-Inflammatory Canine Mammary Carcinomas. Vet Comp Oncol 2025; 23:168-177. [PMID: 39853670 DOI: 10.1111/vco.13042] [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: 11/12/2024] [Revised: 12/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2025] [Indexed: 01/26/2025]
Abstract
Inflammatory mammary carcinoma (IMC) is the most aggressive variant of invasive mammary tumours in dogs and in women. Decorin is an extracellular matrix molecule whose expression can be reduced or absent in various human cancers, which is associated with a poor prognosis. E-cadherin is a cell adhesion protein whose expression is reduced in several neoplasms. However, it is overexpressed in inflammatory breast cancers of women. EGFR is also associated with cancer development and is commonly overexpressed in aggressive neoplasms. This study aimed to characterise the expressions of Decorin, E-cadherin, and EGFR in canine inflammatory and non-inflammatory mammary carcinomas (IMC and non-IMC) and to evaluate their expression levels as prognostic indicators for survival and occurrence of metastases. Thirty-three IMC and 43 non-IMC cases were analysed retrospectively and submitted to immunohistochemical analysis. The reactions were quantified in five high-power field images from areas of the highest intensity and frequency of immunostaining (hot spots). We found significantly lower expression of Decorin and higher of E-cadherin and EGFR in canine IMCs. Patients with tumours that exhibited Decorin expression in less than 26.35% of epithelial cells had shorter survival (p = 0.0410) and a higher occurrence of distant metastases (p = 0.0115). E-cadherin is overexpressed in canine IMCs (p < 0.0001), similar to what occurs in women, reinforcing that dogs can be used as a study model for human IMC. EGFR overexpression in canine IMCs (p = 0.0322) provides evidence for potential targeted therapy with tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
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- Bethânia Almeida Gouveia
- Laboratory of Comparative and Translational Oncology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Comparative and Translational Oncology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Comparative and Translational Oncology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Comparative and Translational Oncology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
- Department of Pathology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Zhang Z, Ren J, Tang K, Hu X, Liu J, Li C. Matrix stiffness enhances viability, migration, invasion and invadopodia formation of oral cancer cells via PI3K/AKT pathway in vitro. Eur J Med Res 2025; 30:413. [PMID: 40410903 PMCID: PMC12103043 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-025-02666-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2025] [Accepted: 05/05/2025] [Indexed: 05/25/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral cancer (OC) is one of the major types of cancer and the most common cause of cancer-related mortality in Asia. In recent years, matrix stiffness in the tumor microenvironment has been found to play an important role in regulating tumor cell behavior. However, the regulatory mechanisms associated with matrix stiffness in OC cells remain unclear. METHODS In this study, polyacrylamide gels with different stiffness were prepared to simulate low versus high matrix stiffness environments in tumor tissues by adjusting the acrylamide and cross-linker concentrations. Subsequently, the effects of different stiffness on OC cell survival, migration, invasion and invadopodia formation were explored based on cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), Transwell and confocal microscopy. Meanwhile, the levels of markers relevant to phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT), apoptosis (BAX and BCL2) as well as metastasis (Cadherin-1, CDH1; Cadherin-2, and CDH2) were calculated via western blotting and real-time quantitative PCR. RESULTS According to the results, high matrix stiffness was seen to contribute to the increased number of migrated and invaded cells as well as the enhanced viability of OC cells, along with the aggravated invadopodia formation and the up-regulation in CDH2 and BCL2 levels yet the down-regulation in CDH1 and BAX levels. Elevated PI3K/AKT phosphorylation levels were also seen in high matrix stiffness-mediated OC cells, and the intervention using LY294002 could visibly overturned the effects of high matrix stiffness on the cell migration, invasion and invadopodia formation of OC cells. CONCLUSIONS This study reveals that matrix stiffness may enhance the invasiveness and anti-apoptotic ability of OC cells by activating the PI3K/AKT pathway, which provides a new idea for exploring the microenvironmental regulation of tumor mechanics and targeted intervention strategies.
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- Zihao Zhang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150000, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Harbin Medical University ("5+3" Integration), Harbin, 150000, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150000, China
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- Department of General Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116021, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Dalian Stomatological Hospital, Dalian, 151600, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150000, China.
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Zhou Y, Cao P, Zhu Q. The regulatory role of m6A in cancer metastasis. Front Cell Dev Biol 2025; 13:1539678. [PMID: 40356596 PMCID: PMC12066624 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2025.1539678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2025] [Indexed: 05/15/2025] Open
Abstract
Metastasis remains a primary cause of cancer-related mortality, with its intricate mechanisms continuing to be uncovered through advancing research. Among the various regulatory processes involved, RNA modification has emerged as a critical epitranscriptomic mechanism influencing cancer metastasis. N6-methyladenosine (m6A), recognized as one of the most prevalent and functionally significant RNA modifications, plays a central role in the regulation of RNA metabolism. In this review, we explore the multifaceted role of m6A in the different stages of cancer metastasis, including epithelial-mesenchymal transition, invasion, migration, and colonization. In addition to summarizing the current state of our understanding, we offer insights into how m6A modifications modulate key oncogenic pathways, highlighting the implications of recent discoveries for therapeutic interventions. Furthermore, we critically assess the limitations of previous studies and propose areas for future research, including the potential for targeting m6A as a novel approach in anti-metastatic therapies. Our analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape of m6A in metastasis, offering directions for continued exploration in this rapidly evolving field.
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- Ying Zhou
- Division of Abdominal Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Colorectal Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Division of Abdominal Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Oyón Díaz de Cerio J, Venneri G, Orefice I, Forestiero M, Baena CR, Tassone GB, Percopo I, Sardo A, Panno ML, Giordano F, Di Dato V. Effects of Amphidinium carterae Phytocompounds on Proliferation and the Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition Process in T98G Glioblastoma Cells. Mar Drugs 2025; 23:173. [PMID: 40278295 PMCID: PMC12029094 DOI: 10.3390/md23040173] [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: 02/26/2025] [Revised: 04/02/2025] [Accepted: 04/14/2025] [Indexed: 04/26/2025] Open
Abstract
Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive type of brain cancer, frequently invasive, with a low survival rate and complicated treatment. Recent studies have shown the modulation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) biomarkers in glioblastoma cells associated with tumor progression, chemoresistance, and relapse after treatment. GBM handlings are based on aggressive chemical therapies and surgical resection with poor percentage of survival, boosting the search for more specific remedies. Marine eukaryotic microalgae are rapidly advancing as a source of anticancer drugs due to their ability to produce potent secondary metabolites with biological activity. Among such microalgae, dinoflagellates, belonging to the species Amphidinium carterae, are known producers of neurotoxins and cytotoxic compounds. We tested the capability of chemical extracts from two different strains of A. carterae to modulate the EMT markers in T98G, human GBM cells. In vitro proliferation and migration studies and EMT biomarkers' abundance and modulation assays showed that the different A. carterae strains differently modulated both EMT markers and the proliferation/migration capability of GBM cells. This study sets the bases to find a marine microalgae-derived natural compound that could potentially target the epithelial-mesenchymal transition in brain-derived tumor types.
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- Julia Oyón Díaz de Cerio
- Ecosustainable Marine Biotechnology Department, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Napoli, 80133 Naples, Italy; (J.O.D.d.C.); (I.O.); (C.R.B.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy; (G.V.); (M.F.); (G.B.T.); (M.L.P.)
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- Ecosustainable Marine Biotechnology Department, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Napoli, 80133 Naples, Italy; (J.O.D.d.C.); (I.O.); (C.R.B.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy; (G.V.); (M.F.); (G.B.T.); (M.L.P.)
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- Ecosustainable Marine Biotechnology Department, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Napoli, 80133 Naples, Italy; (J.O.D.d.C.); (I.O.); (C.R.B.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy; (G.V.); (M.F.); (G.B.T.); (M.L.P.)
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- Department of Research Infrastructures for Marine Biological Resources, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Napoli, 80122 Naples, Italy;
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- Ecosustainable Marine Biotechnology Department, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Napoli, 80133 Naples, Italy; (J.O.D.d.C.); (I.O.); (C.R.B.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy; (G.V.); (M.F.); (G.B.T.); (M.L.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy; (G.V.); (M.F.); (G.B.T.); (M.L.P.)
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- Ecosustainable Marine Biotechnology Department, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn Napoli, 80133 Naples, Italy; (J.O.D.d.C.); (I.O.); (C.R.B.); (A.S.)
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Techa-Ay S, Watcharadetwittaya S, Deenonpoe R, Sa-Ngiamwibool P, Panwoon C, Loilome W, Klanrit P, Techasen A, Chamgramol Y, Suksawat M, Armartmuntree N, O'Connor T, Saya H, Thanee M. Identifying a unique chromosomal pattern to predict the gemcitabine response in patients with cholangiocarcinoma. Sci Rep 2025; 15:11984. [PMID: 40200077 PMCID: PMC11978821 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-96442-4] [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: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2025] [Indexed: 04/10/2025] Open
Abstract
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is an epithelial bile duct cancer frequently found at an advanced stage, leading to poor response to current therapies. Although gemcitabine (GEM) and cisplatin (CIS) are the current gold-standard for treating unresectable CCA, GEM resistance often occurs. To predict the response to GEM, we evaluated chromosomal aberrations using a chromosome microarray, and their association with GEM response by histoculture drug response assay. Our findings revealed principal component analysis and orthogonal partial-least square discriminant analysis cross validated score plot between response and non-response groups were different. Different signature patterns of chromosomes between response and non-response groups analyzed by heatmap analysis identified 34 regions of 15 chromosomes. An increased signal in responders and a decreased signal in non-responders were found in regions 4q32.1, 5q12.3, 10q21.3, 11p11.2, 11q14.2, 16p11.2, 17q22, 21q21.3 and 22q12.3. In contrast, a high signal in non-responders and low signal in responders were seen in regions 2q37.2, 11q14.1, 16q22.3 and 16q23.3. High signal of CDH13 and TENM4 were demonstrated in GEM non-response, while a high CWC27 signal was noted in GEM response. This signature pattern could provide the knowledge to improve a predictive biomarker for GEM response, benefitting for individual CCA patient management and chemotherapeutic selection.
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- Sutheemon Techa-Ay
- Cholangiocarcinoma Screening and Care Program (CASCAP), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Screening and Care Program (CASCAP), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Screening and Care Program (CASCAP), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Screening and Care Program (CASCAP), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Screening and Care Program (CASCAP), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Systems Biosciences and Computational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Screening and Care Program (CASCAP), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Systems Biosciences and Computational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Screening and Care Program (CASCAP), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Khon Kaen University National Phenome Institute, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- International College, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Medical Science, Mahidol University, Amnatcharoen Campus, Amnatcharoen, Thailand
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- School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Bristol University, Bristol, BS81 TD, UK
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- Division of Gene Regulation, Cancer Center, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan
- Division of Gene Regulation, Institute for Advanced Medical Research, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Cholangiocarcinoma Screening and Care Program (CASCAP), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
- Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
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Montemurro M, Monier B, Suzanne M. The mechanical state of pre-tumoral epithelia controls subsequent Drosophila tumor aggressiveness. Dev Cell 2025; 60:1036-1052.e7. [PMID: 39765232 DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2024.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 12/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2025]
Abstract
Tumors evolve through the acquisition of increasingly aggressive traits associated with dysplasia. This progression is accompanied by alterations in tumor mechanical properties, especially through extracellular matrix remodeling. However, the contribution of pre-tumoral tissue mechanics to tumor aggressiveness remains poorly known in vivo. Here, we show that adherens junction tension in pre-tumoral tissues dictates subsequent tumor evolution in Drosophila. Increased cell contractility, observed in aggressive tumors before any sign of tissue overgrowth, proved sufficient to trigger dysplasia in normally hyperplastic tumors. In addition, high contractility precedes any changes in cell polarity and contributes to tumor evolution through cell death induction, which favors cell-cell junction weakening. Overall, our results highlight the need to re-evaluate the roles of tumoral cell death and identify pre-tumoral cell mechanics as an unsuspected early marker and key trigger of tumor aggressiveness.
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- Marianne Montemurro
- Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology (MCD), Centre de Biologie Intégrative (CBI), Université de Toulouse, CNRS, UPS, 31000 Toulouse, France
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- Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology (MCD), Centre de Biologie Intégrative (CBI), Université de Toulouse, CNRS, UPS, 31000 Toulouse, France.
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- Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology (MCD), Centre de Biologie Intégrative (CBI), Université de Toulouse, CNRS, UPS, 31000 Toulouse, France.
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Cortes-Dericks L, Galetta D. An Overview of Cellular and Molecular Determinants Regulating Chemoresistance in Pleural Mesothelioma. Cancers (Basel) 2025; 17:979. [PMID: 40149313 PMCID: PMC11940806 DOI: 10.3390/cancers17060979] [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: 01/02/2025] [Revised: 03/06/2025] [Accepted: 03/10/2025] [Indexed: 03/29/2025] Open
Abstract
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a highly aggressive disease of the lung pleura associated with poor prognosis. Despite advances in improving the clinical management of this malignancy, there is no effective chemotherapy for refractory or relapsing PM. The acquisition of resistance to standard and targeted therapy in this disease is a foremost concern; therefore, a deeper understanding of the complex factors surrounding the emergence of drug resistance is deemed necessary. In this review, we will present broad insights into various cellular and molecular concepts, accounting for the recalcitrance of PM to chemotherapy, including signaling networks regulating drug tolerance, drug resistance-associated proteins, genes, and miRNAs, as well as the critical role of cancer stem cells. Identification of the biological determinants and their associated mechanisms may provide a framework for the development of appropriate treatment.
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, San Giovanni Bosco Hospital, 10154 Turin, Italy;
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Zhang X, Guo Z, Li Y, Xu Y. Splicing to orchestrate cell fate. MOLECULAR THERAPY. NUCLEIC ACIDS 2025; 36:102416. [PMID: 39811494 PMCID: PMC11729663 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2024.102416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2025]
Abstract
Alternative splicing (AS) plays a critical role in gene expression by generating protein diversity from single genes. This review provides an overview of the role of AS in regulating cell fate, focusing on its involvement in processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and tumorigenesis. We explore how AS influences the cell cycle, particularly its impact on key stages like G1, S, and G2/M. The review also examines AS in cell differentiation, highlighting its effects on mesenchymal stem cells and neurogenesis, and how it regulates differentiation into adipocytes, osteoblasts, and chondrocytes. Additionally, we discuss the role of AS in programmed cell death, including apoptosis and pyroptosis, and its contribution to cancer progression. Importantly, targeting aberrant splicing mechanisms presents promising therapeutic opportunities for restoring normal cellular function. By synthesizing recent findings, this review provides insights into how AS governs cellular fate and offers directions for future research into splicing regulatory networks.
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- Xurui Zhang
- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, P.R. China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, P.R. China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, P.R. China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, P.R. China
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Burhanoğlu T, Halbutoğulları ZS, Turhal G, Demiroglu-Zergeroglu A. Evaluation of the anticancer effects of hydroxycinnamic acid isomers on breast cancer stem cells. Med Oncol 2025; 42:73. [PMID: 39932626 PMCID: PMC11814044 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-025-02618-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2025] [Indexed: 02/14/2025]
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Research on breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs) is crucial for improving our understanding of their roles in tumor resistance, metastasis, and relapse. This study investigated the anti-cancer effects of two isomers of hydroxycinnamic acids (HCA): para-coumaric acid (PCA) and ortho-coumaric acid (OCA) on breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs). The isolated and characterized stem cells contained CD44 + /CD24 surface markers, exhibited high levels of aldehyde dehydrogenase activity, and were able to form mammospheres. The evaluation of HCAs on stem cell proliferation, cell cycle, and apoptosis was conducted by comparing them with MCF-7, the luminal breast cancer cell line. The viability and immunoblot analyses demonstrated that HCA applications resulted in a dose-dependent decrease in the number of viable cells and inhibited phosphorylation of Extracellular regulated kinases 1/2 (ERK1/2). These findings were supported by the detection of suppressed colony formation and delayed wound-healing in HCA-exposed cells. E-cadherin expression increased in OCA-treated cells. Additionally, the arrest of G1/S phase progression and the downregulation of Cyclin D1 expression exhibited that OCA and PCA-induced cytostatic effects in BSCS cells. After treatment, the increased Annexin-V/7-AAD staining, along with elevated expression of caspase-3/7 and a decreased Bcl-2/Bax ratio, indicated apoptosis mediated by the activation of Janus kinase (JNK) and p38 Mitogen-activated kinase (p38 MAPK). In conclusion, both OCA and PCA exhibit anti-carcinogenic potential on BCSCs; However, OCA has a stronger effect and is becoming a promising candidate for further research.
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- Tülin Burhanoğlu
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli, Turkey.
- Center for Stem Cell and Gene Therapies Research and Practice, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey.
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- Center for Stem Cell and Gene Therapies Research and Practice, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
- Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Science, Gebze Technical University, Kocaeli, Turkey.
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Yan G, Huang H, Lu Z, Chen M, Wang X, Zhong P, Qin C, Mo S, Han C, Luo X, Ye X. Comprehensive Pan-Cancer Analysis and Functional Studies Reveal SLC2A6 as a Ferroptosis Modulator in Hepatocellular carcinoma. Sci Rep 2025; 15:2545. [PMID: 39833197 PMCID: PMC11747078 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-85504-2] [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: 10/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/03/2025] [Indexed: 01/22/2025] Open
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Soluble vector family member 6 (SLC2A6) has been implicated in the aggressiveness and poor prognosis of various cancers, yet its specific role in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains to be fully elucidated. This study utilized multiple databases to investigate the relationship between SLC2A6 expression and clinical stage, methylation status, drug sensitivity, immune infiltration, and immune checkpoint regulation. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were conducted. Furthermore, in vitro and in vivo experiments were performed to assess the impact of SLC2A6 knockout on the proliferation, migration, invasion, and underlying mechanisms in hepatocellular carcinoma (LIHC) cells. SLC2A6 expression was significantly correlated with tumor prognosis, clinical stage, and methylation levels, and was found to influence immune cell infiltration and immune checkpoint gene expression. In LIHC, SLC2A6 was associated with key biological processes, including the cell cycle, P53 signaling, and ferroptosis. Knockdown of SLC2A6 markedly suppressed the proliferation, migration, and invasion of HCC cells, with this inhibition being closely tied to the ferroptosis pathway. SLC2A6 plays a pivotal role in the regulation of pan-cancer processes, particularly in tumor prognosis and immune-related mechanisms. In LIHC, it emerges as a potential prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for the regulation of ferroptosis, offering new insights for targeted cancer therapies.
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- Guohong Yan
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor (Guangxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Nanning, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor (Guangxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Nanning, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor (Guangxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Nanning, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor (Guangxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Nanning, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor (Guangxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Nanning, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
- Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor (Guangxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Nanning, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Nanning, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
- Department of Experimental Research, Cancer Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
- Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor (Guangxi Medical University), Ministry of Education, Nanning, China.
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Early Prevention and Treatment for Regional High Frequency Tumor, Nanning, China.
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
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Wang S, Qi X, Liu D, Xie D, Jiang B, Wang J, Wang X, Wu G. The implications for urological malignancies of non-coding RNAs in the the tumor microenvironment. Comput Struct Biotechnol J 2024; 23:491-505. [PMID: 38249783 PMCID: PMC10796827 DOI: 10.1016/j.csbj.2023.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Urological malignancies are a major global health issue because of their complexity and the wide range of ways they affect patients. There's a growing need for in-depth research into these cancers, especially at the molecular level. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) – these don't code for proteins but are crucial in controlling genes – and the tumor microenvironment (TME), which is no longer seen as just a background factor but as an active player in cancer progression. Understanding how ncRNAs and the TME interact is key for finding new ways to diagnose and predict outcomes in urological cancers, and for developing new treatments. This article reviews the basic features of ncRNAs and goes into detail about their various roles in the TME, focusing specifically on how different ncRNAs function and act in urological malignancies.
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- Shijin Wang
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, Liaoning, China
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Nair A, Singh R, Gautam N, Saxena S, Mittal S, Shah S, Talegaonkar S. Multifaceted role of phytoconstituents based nano drug delivery systems in combating TNBC: A paradigm shift from chemical to natural. NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERG'S ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY 2024; 397:9207-9226. [PMID: 38953968 DOI: 10.1007/s00210-024-03234-0] [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: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Triple negative breast cancer is considered to be a malignancy of grave concern with limited routes of treatment due to the absence of specific breast cancer markers and ambiguity of other potential drug targets. Poor prognosis and inadequate survival rates have prompted further research into the understanding of the molecular pathophysiology and targeting of the disease. To overcome the recurrence and resistance mechanisms of the TNBC cells, various approaches have been devised, and are being continuously evaluated to enhance their efficacy and safety. Chemo-Adjuvant therapy is one such treatment modality being employed to improve the efficiency of standard chemotherapy. Combining chemo-adjuvant therapy with other upcoming approaches of cancer therapeutics such as phytoconstituents and nanotechnology has yielded promising results in the direction of improving the prognosis of TNBC. Numerous nanoformulations have been proven to substantially enhance the specificity and cellular uptake of drugs by cancer cells, thus reducing the possibility of unintended systemic side effects within cancer patients. While phytoconstituents offer a wide variety of beneficial active constituents useful in cancer therapeutics, most favorable outcomes have been observed within the scope of polyphenols, isoquinoline alkaloids and isothiocyanates. With an enhanced understanding of the molecular mechanisms of TNBC and the advent of newer targeting technologies and novel phytochemicals of medicinal importance, a new era of cancer theranostic treatments can be explored. This review hopes to instantiate the current body of research regarding the role of certain phytoconstituents and their potential nanoformulations in targeting specific TNBC pathways for treatment and diagnostic purposes.
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- Anandita Nair
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi 17, Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi 17, Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi 17, Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi 17, Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, U.P, Noida, 201303, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Era College of Pharmacy, Era University, Lucknow, 226003, India.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi 17, Delhi, India.
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Samola Winnberg J, Vermani L, Liu W, Soller V, Thutkawkorapin J, Lindblad M, Lindblom A. A genome-wide association study in Swedish colorectal cancer patients with gastric- and prostate cancer in relatives. Hered Cancer Clin Pract 2024; 22:25. [PMID: 39543761 PMCID: PMC11562479 DOI: 10.1186/s13053-024-00299-z] [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: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 10/24/2024] [Indexed: 11/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND A complex inheritance has been suggested in families with colorectal-, gastric- and prostate cancer. Therefore, we conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) in colorectal cancer patients, who's relatives had prostate-, and/or gastric cancer. METHODS The GWAS analysis consisted of 685 cases of colorectal cancer and 4780 healthy controls from Sweden. A sliding window haplotype analysis was conducted using a logistic regression model. Thereafter, we performed sequencing to find candidate variants, finally to be tested in a nested case-control study. RESULTS Candidate loci/genes on ten chromosomal regions were suggested with odds ratios between 1.71-3.62 and p-values < 5 × 10-8 in the analysis. The regions suggested were 1q32.2, 3q29, 4q35.1, 4p15.31, 4q26, 8p23.1, 13q33.3, 13q13.3, 16q23.3 and 22q11.21. All regions, except one on 1q32.2, had protein coding genes, many already shown to be involved in cancer, such as ZDHHC19, SYNPO2, PCYT1A, MYO16, TXNRD2, COMT, and CDH13. Sequencing of DNA from 122 colorectal cancer patients with gastric- and/or prostate cancer in their families was performed to search for candidate variants in the haplotype regions. The identified candidate variants were tested in a nested case-control study of similar colorectal cancer cases and controls. There was some support for an increased risk of colorectal-, gastric-, and/or prostate cancer in all the six loci tested. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated a proof of principle strategy to identify risk variants found by GWAS, and identified ten candidate loci that could be associated with colorectal, gastric- and prostate cancer.
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- Johanna Samola Winnberg
- Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Department of Upper Abdominal Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, Stockholm, 141 86, Sweden.
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Functional Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Upper Abdominal Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, Stockholm, 141 86, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Department of Clinical Genetics, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
- K1 MMK Clinical Genetics, Stockholm, 171 76, Sweden.
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Manjunath GK, Sharma S, Nashier D, Vasanthaiah S, Jha S, Bage S, Mitra T, Goyal P, Neerathilingam M, Kumar A. Breast cancer genomic analyses reveal genes, mutations, and signaling networks. Funct Integr Genomics 2024; 24:206. [PMID: 39496981 DOI: 10.1007/s10142-024-01484-y] [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: 08/26/2024] [Revised: 10/17/2024] [Accepted: 10/22/2024] [Indexed: 11/06/2024]
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Breast cancer (BC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the predominant cause of death in women. BC is a complex disorder, and the exploration of several types of BC omic data, highlighting genes, perturbations, signaling and cellular mechanisms, is needed. We collected mutational data from 9,555 BC samples using cBioPortal. We classified 1174 BC genes (mutated ≥ 40 samples) into five tiers (BCtier_I-V) and subjected them to pathway and protein‒protein network analyses using EnrichR and STRING 11, respectively. BCtier_I possesses 12 BC genes with mutational frequencies > 5%, with only 5 genes possessing > 10% frequencies, namely, PIK3CA (35.7%), TP53 (34.3%), GATA3 (11.5%), CDH1 (11.4%) and MUC16 (11%), and the next seven BC genes are KMT2C (8.8%), TTN (8%), MAP3K1 (8%), SYNE1 (7.2%), AHNAK2 (7%), USH2A (5.5%), and RYR2 (5.4%). Our pathway analyses revealed that the five top BC pathways were the PI3K-AKT, TP53, NOTCH, HIPPO, and RAS pathways. We found that BC panels share only seven genes. These findings show that BC arises from genetic disruptions evident in BC signaling and protein networks.
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- Gowrang Kasaba Manjunath
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Whitefield, Bangalore, 560066, Karnataka, India
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Whitefield, Bangalore, 560066, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Whitefield, Bangalore, 560066, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Whitefield, Bangalore, 560066, Karnataka, India
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- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Whitefield, Bangalore, 560066, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Whitefield, Bangalore, 560066, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
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- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Whitefield, Bangalore, 560066, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India.
- Institute of Bioinformatics, International Technology Park, Whitefield, Bangalore, 560066, Karnataka, India.
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Ju BH, Kim YJ, Park YB, Kim BH, Kim MK. Evaluation of conical 9 well dish on bovine oocyte maturation and subsequent embryonic development. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2024; 66:936-948. [PMID: 39398310 PMCID: PMC11466740 DOI: 10.5187/jast.2024.e68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024]
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The Conical 9 well dish (C9 well dish) is characterized by a decreasing cross-sectional area towards the base. This design was hypothesized to enhance embryonic development by emulating the in vivo physical environment through density modulation. Comparative analyses revealed no significant difference in nuclear maturation rates between the C9 well dish and the 5-well dish. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation was lower in the C9 well dish compared to the 5-well dish; however, this difference was not statistically significant. On the second day of in vitro culture, the cleavage rate in the C9 well dish was 4.66% higher, although not statistically significant, and the rates of blastocyst development were similar across both dishes. No significant differences were observed in the intracellular levels of glutathione (GSH) and ROS, as well as in the total cell number within the blastocysts between the dish types. The expression of mitogen-related factors, TGFα and IGF-1, in the blastocysts was consistent between the dishes. However, PDGFβ expression was significantly lower in the C9 well dish compared to the 35 mm petri dish. Similarly, the expression of the apoptosis factor Bax/Bcl2l2 showed no significant differences between the two dishes. Despite the marked difference in PDGFβ expression, its impact on blastocyst formation appeared negligible. The study also confirmed the feasibility of culturing a small number of oocytes per donor, collected via Ovum Pick-Up (OPU), with reduced volumes of culture medium and mineral oil, thus offering economic advantages. In conclusion, the present study indicates that the C9 well dish is effective for in vitro development of a small quantity of oocytes and embryos, presenting it as a viable alternative to traditional cell culture dishes.
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- Byung Hyun Ju
- Division of Animal and Dairy Science,
College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chungnam National
University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
- MK biotech Inc., Daejeon
34134, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics &
Gynecology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon
34134, Korea
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- Division of Animal and Dairy Science,
College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chungnam National
University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
- MK biotech Inc., Daejeon
34134, Korea
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- Division of Animal and Dairy Science,
College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chungnam National
University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
- MK biotech Inc., Daejeon
34134, Korea
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- Division of Animal and Dairy Science,
College of Agriculture and Life Science, Chungnam National
University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
- MK biotech Inc., Daejeon
34134, Korea
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Zhou L, Yang Y, Ye Y, Qiao Q, Mi Y, Liu H, Zheng Y, Wang Y, Liu M, Zhou Y. Notch1 signaling pathway promotes growth and metastasis of gastric cancer via modulating CDH5. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:11893-11903. [PMID: 39172098 PMCID: PMC11386911 DOI: 10.18632/aging.206061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the underlying molecular mechanism of Notch1/cadherin 5 (CDH5) pathway in modulating in cell malignant behaviors of gastric cancer (GC). METHODS We performed bioinformatic analyses to screen the potential target genes of Notch1 from cadherins in GC. Western blot and RT-PCR were conducted to detect CDH5 expression in GC tissues and cells. We utilized chromatin immunoprecipitation (CHIP) assays to assess the interaction of Notch1 with CDH5 gene. The effects of Notch1/CDH5 axis on the proliferation, invasion, migration and vasculogenic mimicry in GC cells were evaluated by EdU, wound healing, transwell, and tubule formation assays. RESULTS Significantly increased CDH5 expression was found in GC tissues compared with paracancerous tissues and associated to clinical stage and poor overall survival (OS) in patients with GC. Notch1 positively regulate the expression of CDH5 in GC cells. CHIP assays validated that CDH5 was a direct target of Notch1. In addition, Notch1 upregulation enhanced the proliferation, migration, invasion and vasculogenic mimicry capacity of GC cells, which could be attenuated by CDH5 silencing. CONCLUSIONS These results indicated Notch1 upregulation enhanced GC malignant behaviors by triggering CDH5, suggesting that targeting Notch1/CDH5 axis could be a potential therapeutic strategy for GC progression.
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- Lingshan Zhou
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Department of Geriatrics Ward 2, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, Hunan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology Ward 2, Shanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xian 710000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Guo H, Xu X, Zhang J, Du Y, Yang X, He Z, Zhao L, Liang T, Guo L. The Pivotal Role of Preclinical Animal Models in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery and Personalized Cancer Therapy Strategies. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1048. [PMID: 39204153 PMCID: PMC11357454 DOI: 10.3390/ph17081048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2024] [Revised: 08/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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The establishment and utilization of preclinical animal models constitute a pivotal aspect across all facets of cancer research, indispensably contributing to the comprehension of disease initiation and progression mechanisms, as well as facilitating the development of innovative anti-cancer therapeutic approaches. These models have emerged as crucial bridges between basic and clinical research, offering multifaceted support to clinical investigations. This study initially focuses on the importance and benefits of establishing preclinical animal models, discussing the different types of preclinical animal models and recent advancements in cancer research. It then delves into cancer treatment, studying the characteristics of different stages of tumor development and the development of anti-cancer drugs. By integrating tumor hallmarks and preclinical research, we elaborate on the path of anti-cancer drug development and provide guidance on personalized cancer therapy strategies, including synthetic lethality approaches and novel drugs widely adopted in the field. Ultimately, we summarize a strategic framework for selecting preclinical safety experiments, tailored to experimental modalities and preclinical animal species, and present an outlook on the prospects and challenges associated with preclinical animal models. These models undoubtedly offer new avenues for cancer research, encompassing drug development and personalized anti-cancer protocols. Nevertheless, the road ahead continues to be lengthy and fraught with obstacles. Hence, we encourage researchers to persist in harnessing advanced technologies to refine preclinical animal models, thereby empowering these emerging paradigms to positively impact cancer patient outcomes.
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- Haochuan Guo
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; (H.G.); (X.X.); (J.Z.); (Y.D.); (X.Y.)
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; (H.G.); (X.X.); (J.Z.); (Y.D.); (X.Y.)
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; (H.G.); (X.X.); (J.Z.); (Y.D.); (X.Y.)
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; (H.G.); (X.X.); (J.Z.); (Y.D.); (X.Y.)
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; (H.G.); (X.X.); (J.Z.); (Y.D.); (X.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China; (Z.H.); (L.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China; (Z.H.); (L.Z.)
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Molecular and Medical Biotechnology, School of Life Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; (H.G.); (X.X.); (J.Z.); (Y.D.); (X.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China; (Z.H.); (L.Z.)
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He M, Zhou X, Wang X. Glycosylation: mechanisms, biological functions and clinical implications. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2024; 9:194. [PMID: 39098853 PMCID: PMC11298558 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-024-01886-1] [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: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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Protein post-translational modification (PTM) is a covalent process that occurs in proteins during or after translation through the addition or removal of one or more functional groups, and has a profound effect on protein function. Glycosylation is one of the most common PTMs, in which polysaccharides are transferred to specific amino acid residues in proteins by glycosyltransferases. A growing body of evidence suggests that glycosylation is essential for the unfolding of various functional activities in organisms, such as playing a key role in the regulation of protein function, cell adhesion and immune escape. Aberrant glycosylation is also closely associated with the development of various diseases. Abnormal glycosylation patterns are closely linked to the emergence of various health conditions, including cancer, inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and several other diseases. However, the underlying composition and structure of the glycosylated residues have not been determined. It is imperative to fully understand the internal structure and differential expression of glycosylation, and to incorporate advanced detection technologies to keep the knowledge advancing. Investigations on the clinical applications of glycosylation focused on sensitive and promising biomarkers, development of more effective small molecule targeted drugs and emerging vaccines. These studies provide a new area for novel therapeutic strategies based on glycosylation.
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- Mengyuan He
- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 251006, China.
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- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
- Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 251006, China.
- Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
- Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Hematologic Diseases, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
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Tao B, Yi C, Ma Y, Li Y, Zhang B, Geng Y, Chen Z, Ma X, Chen J. A Novel TGF-β-Related Signature for Predicting Prognosis, Tumor Microenvironment, and Therapeutic Response in Colorectal Cancer. Biochem Genet 2024; 62:2999-3029. [PMID: 38062276 DOI: 10.1007/s10528-023-10591-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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The transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) signaling plays a critical role in immune evasion and tumor progression. However, its modulatory influences on prognosis, tumor microenvironment (TME), and therapeutic efficacy remain unknown in colorectal cancer (CRC). We summarized TGF-β-related genes and comprehensively estimated their expression pattern in 2142 CRC samples from 9 datasets. Two distinct cluster patterns were divided and biological characteristics of each pattern were further analyzed. Then, to quantify the TGF-β cluster pattern of individual CRC patient, we generated the TGF-β score (TGFBscore) model based on TGF-β cluster pattern-relevant differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Subsequently, we conducted correlation analysis for TGFBscore and clinical prognosis, consensus molecular subtypes (CMSs), TME characteristics, liver metastasis, drug response, and immunotherapeutic efficacy in CRC. We illustrated transcriptional and genetic alterations of TGF-β-relevant genes, which were closely linked with carcinogenic pathways. We identified two different TGF-β cluster patterns, characterized by a high and a low TGFBscore. The TGFBscore-high group was significantly linked with worse patient survival, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) activation, liver metastasis tendency, and the infiltration of immunosuppressive cells (regulatory T cells [Tregs], M2 macrophages, cancer-associated fibroblasts [CAFs], and myeloid-derived suppressor cells [MDSCs]), while the TGFBscore-low group was linked with a survival advantage, epithelial phenotype, early CRC staging, and the infiltration of immune-activated cells (B cell, CD4 T cell, natural killer T [NKT] cell, and T helper 1 [Th1] cell). In terms of predicting drug response, TGFBscore negatively correlated (sensitive to TGFBscore-high group) with drugs targeting PI3K/mTOR, JNK and p38, RTK signaling pathways, and positively correlated (sensitive to TGFBscore-low group) with drugs targeting EGFR signaling pathway. Also, TGFBscore could predict the efficacy of different anti-tumor therapies. TGFBscore-low patients might benefit more from anti-PDL1 immunotherapy, adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT), and ERBB targeted therapy, whereas TGFBscore-high patients might benefit more from antiangiogenic targeted therapy. Our study constructed a novel TGF-β scoring model that could predict prognosis, liver metastasis tendency, and TME characteristics for CRC patients. More importantly, this work emphasizes the potential clinical utility of TGFBscore in evaluating the efficacy of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, guiding individualized precision treatment in CRC.
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- Baorui Tao
- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Middle Wulumuqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, People's Republic of China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Middle Wulumuqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, People's Republic of China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Middle Wulumuqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, People's Republic of China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Middle Wulumuqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, People's Republic of China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Middle Wulumuqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, People's Republic of China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Middle Wulumuqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, People's Republic of China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Middle Wulumuqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, People's Republic of China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Middle Wulumuqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, People's Republic of China
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Middle Wulumuqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, People's Republic of China.
- Cancer Metastasis Institute, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
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Berardinelli J, Russo V, Canciello A, Di Giacinto O, Mauro A, Nardinocchi D, Bove I, Solari D, Del Basso De Caro M, Cavallo LM, Barboni B. KLHL14 and E-Cadherin Nuclear Co-Expression as Predicting Factor of Nonfunctioning PitNET Invasiveness: Preliminary Study. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4409. [PMID: 39124679 PMCID: PMC11312959 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13154409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2024] [Revised: 07/24/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives. Novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches are needed to improve the clinical management of nonfunctioning pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (NF-PitNETs). Here, the expression of two proteins controlling the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-an underlying NF-PitNET pathogenic mechanism-were analyzed as prognostic markers: E-cadherin (E-Cad) and KLHL14. Methods. The immunohistochemistry characterization of KLHL14 and E-Cad subcellular expression in surgical specimens of 12 NF-PitNET patients, with low and high invasiveness grades (respectively, Ki67+ < and ≥3%) was carried out. Results. The analysis of healthy vs. NF-PitNET tissues demonstrated an increased protein expression and nuclear translocation of KLHL14. Moreover, both E-Cad and KLHL14 shifted from a cytoplasmic (C) form in a low invasive NF-PitNET to a nuclear (N) localization in a high invasive NF-PitNET. A significant correlation was found between E-Cad/KLHL14 co-localization in the cytoplasm (p = 0.01) and nucleus (p = 0.01) and with NF-PitNET invasiveness grade. Conclusions. Nuclear buildup of both E-Cad and KLHL14 detected in high invasive NF-PitNET patients highlights a novel intracellular mechanism governing the tumor propensity to local invasion (Ki67+ ≥ 3%). The prolonged progression-free survival trend documented in patients with lower KLHL14 expression further supported such a hypothesis even if a larger cohort of NF-PitNET patients have to be analyzed to definitively recognize a key prognostic role for KLHL14.
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- Jacopo Berardinelli
- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (J.B.); (I.B.); (D.S.); (L.M.C.)
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- Department of Biosciences and Technology for Food, Agricultural and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (O.D.G.); (A.M.); (D.N.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Biosciences and Technology for Food, Agricultural and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (O.D.G.); (A.M.); (D.N.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Biosciences and Technology for Food, Agricultural and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (O.D.G.); (A.M.); (D.N.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Biosciences and Technology for Food, Agricultural and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (O.D.G.); (A.M.); (D.N.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Biosciences and Technology for Food, Agricultural and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (O.D.G.); (A.M.); (D.N.); (B.B.)
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (J.B.); (I.B.); (D.S.); (L.M.C.)
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (J.B.); (I.B.); (D.S.); (L.M.C.)
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, Division of Neurosurgery, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (J.B.); (I.B.); (D.S.); (L.M.C.)
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- Department of Biosciences and Technology for Food, Agricultural and Environment, University of Teramo, 64100 Teramo, Italy; (V.R.); (O.D.G.); (A.M.); (D.N.); (B.B.)
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Jiang Q, Geng P, Zhang Y, Yang M, Zhu J, Zhang M, Wang Y, Feng Y, Sun X. Associations between CDH1 gene polymorphisms and the risk of gastric cancer: A meta-analysis based on 44 studies. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38244. [PMID: 38847676 PMCID: PMC11155553 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Numerous studies have investigated the association between CDH1 polymorphisms and gastric cancer (GC) risk. However, the results have been inconsistent and controversial. To further determine whether CDH1 polymorphisms increase the risk of GC, we conducted a meta-analysis by pooling the data. METHODS Relevant case-control studies were collected from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane databases up to January 7, 2024. Subsequently, odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to evaluate the strength of correlations. A sensitivity analysis was performed to evaluate the robustness and reliability of these included studies. RESULTS A total of 25 articles including 44 studies, were included in this meta-analysis, including 26 studies on rs16260, 6 studies on rs3743674, 7 studies on rs5030625, and 5 studies on rs1801552. The pooled results showed that rs16260 was remarkably associated with an increased GC risk of GC among Caucasians. Moreover, the rs5030625 variation dramatically enhanced GC predisposition in the Asian population. However, no evident correlations between CDH1 rs3743674 and rs1801552 polymorphisms and GC risk were observed. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggested that CDH1 gene polymorphisms were significantly correlated with GC risk, especially in rs16260 and rs5030625 polymorphisms.
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- Qiqi Jiang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Weifang People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Weifang People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shandong University School of Basic Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Occupational Diseases, Weifang People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Weifang People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Occupational Diseases, Weifang People’s Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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Wang Y, Chen Y, Zhao M. N6-methyladenosine modification and post-translational modification of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in colorectal cancer. Discov Oncol 2024; 15:209. [PMID: 38834851 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-024-01048-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Traditionally, colorectal cancer has been recognized as a disease caused by genetic mutations. However, recent studies have revealed the significant role of epigenetic alterations in the progression of colorectal cancer. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition, a critical step in cancer cell metastasis, has been found to be closely associated with the tumor microenvironment and immune factors, thereby playing a crucial role in many kinds of biological behaviors of cancers. In this review, we explored the impact of N6-methyladenosine and post-translational modifications (like methylation, acetylation, ubiquitination, SUMOylation, glycosylation, etc.) on the process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in colorectal cancer and the epigenetic regulation for the transcription factors and pathways correlated to epithelial-mesenchymal transition. Furthermore, we emphasized that the complex regulation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition by epigenetics can provide new strategies for overcoming drug resistance and improving treatment outcomes. This review aims to provide important scientific evidence for the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer based on epigenetic modifications.
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- Yingnan Wang
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, 310000, China.
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Szilveszter RM, Muntean M, Florea A. Molecular Mechanisms in Tumorigenesis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and in Target Treatments-An Overview. Biomolecules 2024; 14:656. [PMID: 38927059 PMCID: PMC11201617 DOI: 10.3390/biom14060656] [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: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary malignancy of the liver, with hepatocellular differentiation. It is ranked sixth among the most common cancers worldwide and is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The most important etiological factors discussed here are viral infection (HBV, HCV), exposure to aflatoxin B1, metabolic syndrome, and obesity (as an independent factor). Directly or indirectly, they induce chromosomal aberrations, mutations, and epigenetic changes in specific genes involved in intracellular signaling pathways, responsible for synthesis of growth factors, cell proliferation, differentiation, survival, the metastasis process (including the epithelial-mesenchymal transition and the expression of adhesion molecules), and angiogenesis. All these disrupted molecular mechanisms contribute to hepatocarcinogenesis. Furthermore, equally important is the interaction between tumor cells and the components of the tumor microenvironment: inflammatory cells and macrophages-predominantly with a pro-tumoral role-hepatic stellate cells, tumor-associated fibroblasts, cancer stem cells, extracellular vesicles, and the extracellular matrix. In this paper, we reviewed the molecular biology of hepatocellular carcinoma and the intricate mechanisms involved in hepatocarcinogenesis, and we highlighted how certain signaling pathways can be pharmacologically influenced at various levels with specific molecules. Additionally, we mentioned several examples of recent clinical trials and briefly described the current treatment protocol according to the NCCN guidelines.
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- Raluca-Margit Szilveszter
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400340 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (M.M.); (A.F.)
- Cluj County Emergency Clinical Hospital, 400340 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (M.M.); (A.F.)
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (M.M.); (A.F.)
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Ilnitskaya AS, Litovka NI, Rubtsova SN, Zhitnyak IY, Gloushankova NA. Actin Cytoskeleton Remodeling Accompanied by Redistribution of Adhesion Proteins Drives Migration of Cells in Different EMT States. Cells 2024; 13:780. [PMID: 38727316 PMCID: PMC11083118 DOI: 10.3390/cells13090780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a process during which epithelial cells lose epithelial characteristics and gain mesenchymal features. Here, we used several cell models to study migratory activity and redistribution of cell-cell adhesion proteins in cells in different EMT states: EGF-induced EMT of epithelial IAR-20 cells; IAR-6-1 cells with a hybrid epithelial-mesenchymal phenotype; and their more mesenchymal derivatives, IAR-6-1-DNE cells lacking adherens junctions. In migrating cells, the cell-cell adhesion protein α-catenin accumulated at the leading edges along with ArpC2/p34 and α-actinin. Suppression of α-catenin shifted cell morphology from fibroblast-like to discoid and attenuated cell migration. Expression of exogenous α-catenin in MDA-MB-468 cells devoid of α-catenin drastically increased their migratory capabilities. The Y654 phosphorylated form of β-catenin was detected at integrin adhesion complexes (IACs). Co-immunoprecipitation studies indicated that α-catenin and pY654-β-catenin were associated with IAC proteins: vinculin, zyxin, and α-actinin. Taken together, these data suggest that in cells undergoing EMT, catenins not participating in assembly of adherens junctions may affect cell migration.
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- Alla S. Ilnitskaya
- Institute of Carcinogenesis, N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, 24 Kashirskoye Shosse, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.I.); (N.I.L.); (S.N.R.); (I.Y.Z.)
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- Institute of Carcinogenesis, N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, 24 Kashirskoye Shosse, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.I.); (N.I.L.); (S.N.R.); (I.Y.Z.)
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- Institute of Carcinogenesis, N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, 24 Kashirskoye Shosse, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.I.); (N.I.L.); (S.N.R.); (I.Y.Z.)
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- Institute of Carcinogenesis, N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, 24 Kashirskoye Shosse, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.I.); (N.I.L.); (S.N.R.); (I.Y.Z.)
- Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto, 661 University Ave, MaRS West, Toronto, ON 5MG 1M1, Canada
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- Institute of Carcinogenesis, N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, 24 Kashirskoye Shosse, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (A.S.I.); (N.I.L.); (S.N.R.); (I.Y.Z.)
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Huang YP, Yeh CA, Ma YS, Chen PY, Lai KC, Lien JC, Hsieh WT. PW06 suppresses cancer cell metastasis in human pancreatic carcinoma MIA PaCa-2 cells via the inhibitions of p-Akt/mTOR/NF-κB and MMP2/MMP9 signaling pathways in vitro. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2024; 39:2768-2781. [PMID: 38264921 DOI: 10.1002/tox.24143] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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PW06 [(E)-3-(9-ethyl-9H-carbazol-3-yl)-1-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl) prop-2-en-1-one], a kind of the carbazole derivative containing chalcone moiety, induced cell apoptosis in human pancreatic carcinoma in vitro. There is no investigation to show that PW06 inhibits cancer cell metastasis in human pancreatic carcinoma in vitro. Herein, PW06 (0.1-0.8 μM) significantly exists in the antimetastatic activities of human pancreatic carcinoma MIA PaCa-2 cells in vitro. Wound healing assay shows PW06 at 0.2 μM suppressed cell mobility by 7.45 and 16.55% at 6 and 24 hours of treatments. PW06 at 0.1 and 0.2 μM reduced cell mobility by 14.72 and 21.8% for 48 hours of treatment. Transwell chamber assay indicated PW06 (0.1-0.2 μM) suppressed the cell migration (decreased 26.67-35.42%) and invasion (decreased 48.51-68.66%). Atomic force microscopy assay shows PW06 (0.2 μM) significantly changed the shape of cell morphology. The gelatin zymography assay indicates PW06 decreased MMP2's and MMP9's activities at 48 hours of treatment. Western blotting assay further confirms PW06 reduced levels of MMP2 and MMP9 and increased protein expressions of EGFR, SOS1, and Ras. PW06 also increased the p-JNK, p-ERK, and p-p38. PW06 increased the expression of PI3K, PTEN, Akt, GSK3α/β, and E-cadherin. Nevertheless, results also show PW06 decreased p-Akt, mTOR, NF-κB, p-GSK3β, β-catenin, Snail, N-cadherin, and vimentin in MIA PaCa-2 cells. The confocal laser microscopy examination shows PW06 increased E-cadherin but decreased vimentin in MIA PaCa-2 cells. Together, our findings strongly suggest that PW06 inhibited the p-Akt/mTOR/NF-κB/MMPs pathways, increased E-cadherin, and decreased N-cadherin/vimentin, suppressing the migration and invasion in MIA PaCa-2 cells in vitro.
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- Yi-Ping Huang
- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Chinese Medicine for Post-Baccalaureate, College of Medicine, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Chinese Medicine, E-Da Cancer Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology, College of Life Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medical Technology, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Pharmacology, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Dvorak O, Ndukwe M, Slavickova M, Laco J, Spacek J. DNA methylation of selected tumor suppressor genes in endometrial hyperplasia. Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub 2024; 168:68-73. [PMID: 36628559 DOI: 10.5507/bp.2022.053] [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: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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AIMS To investigate DNA methylation of specific gene promoters in endometrial hyperplasia compared to normal endometrial tissue. MATERIALS AND METHODS To search for epigenetic events, methylation-specific multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification was employed to compare the methylation status of 64 tissue samples with atypical endometrial hyperplasia, 60 tissue samples with endometrial hyperplasia without atypia, and 40 control tissue samples with normal endometrium. RESULTS Differences in DNA methylation among the groups were found in PTEN, CDH13, and MSH6 promoters (PTEN: atypical hyperplasia 32%, benign hyperplasia 6.8%, normal endometrium 10%; P=0.004; CDH13: atypical hyperplasia, 50%; benign hyperplasia, 43%; normal endometrium 8.1%; P=0.003; MSH6 atypical hyperplasia 84%, benign hyperplasia, 62%; normal endometrium, 52%; P=0.008.) Higher rates of CDH13 promoter methylation were identified in the groups with both forms of endometrial hyperplasia when compared to the control group (atypical hyperplasia, P=0.003, benign hyperplasia, P=0.0002). A higher rate of DNA methylation of the PTEN and MSH6 promoters was observed in samples with atypical endometrial hyperplasia than in samples with benign endometrial hyperplasia (PTEN: P=0.02; MSH6: P=0.01) and samples with normal endometrial tissue (PTEN, P=0.04; MSH6, P=0.006). CONCLUSION DNA methylation of CDH13, PTEN, and MSH6 appear to be involved in the development of endometrial hyperplasia.
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- Ondrej Dvorak
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Hradec Kralove and Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Hradec Kralove and Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostics and Osteocenter, University Hospital Hradec Kralove and Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- The Fingerland Department of Pathology, University Hospital Hradec Kralove and Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Hradec Kralove and Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
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Novin A, Wali K, Pant A, Liu S, Du W, Liu Y, Wang L, Xu M, Wang B, Suhail Y, Kshitiz. Oscillatory Hypoxia Can Induce Senescence of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Potentiating Invasive Transformation of Breast Epithelial Cells. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:969. [PMID: 38473331 PMCID: PMC10930887 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16050969] [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: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Obesity is strongly associated with occurrence, metastasis, and resistance to therapy in breast cancers, which also exhibit high adipose content in the tumor microenvironment. Adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (ASCs) are recruited to breast cancer by many mechanisms, including hypoxia, and contribute to metastatic transition of the cancer. Breast cancers are characterized by regions of hypoxia, which can be temporally unstable owing to a mismatch between oxygen supply and consumption. Using a high-sensitivity nanopatterned stromal invasion assay, we found that ASCs could promote stromal invasion of not only breast cancer cell lines but also MCF10A1, a cell line derived from untransformed breast epithelium. RNA sequencing of MCF10A1 cells conditioned with medium from ASCs revealed upregulation of genes associated with increased cell migration, chemotaxis, and metastasis. Furthermore, we found that fluctuating or oscillating hypoxia could induce senescence in ASCs, which could result in an increased invasive potential in the treated MCF10A1 cells. These findings highlight the complex interplay within the breast cancer microenvironment, hypoxia, and the role of ASCs in transforming even non-cancerous breast epithelium toward an invasive phenotype, providing insights into early metastatic events.
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- Ashkan Novin
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; (A.N.); (K.W.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (Y.S.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06032, USA; (W.D.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; (A.N.); (K.W.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (Y.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; (A.N.); (K.W.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (Y.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; (A.N.); (K.W.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (Y.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06032, USA; (W.D.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06032, USA; (W.D.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Immunology, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06032, USA; (L.W.); (M.X.)
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- Department of Immunology, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06032, USA; (L.W.); (M.X.)
- Center for Aging Research, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06032, USA;
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- Center for Aging Research, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06032, USA;
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; (A.N.); (K.W.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (Y.S.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06032, USA; (W.D.); (Y.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA; (A.N.); (K.W.); (A.P.); (S.L.); (Y.S.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06032, USA; (W.D.); (Y.L.)
- NEAG Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Connecticut Health, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
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Arslan FN, Hannezo É, Merrin J, Loose M, Heisenberg CP. Adhesion-induced cortical flows pattern E-cadherin-mediated cell contacts. Curr Biol 2024; 34:171-182.e8. [PMID: 38134934 DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2023.11.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Metazoan development relies on the formation and remodeling of cell-cell contacts. Dynamic reorganization of adhesion receptors and the actomyosin cell cortex in space and time plays a central role in cell-cell contact formation and maturation. Nevertheless, how this process is mechanistically achieved when new contacts are formed remains unclear. Here, by building a biomimetic assay composed of progenitor cells adhering to supported lipid bilayers functionalized with E-cadherin ectodomains, we show that cortical F-actin flows, driven by the depletion of myosin-2 at the cell contact center, mediate the dynamic reorganization of adhesion receptors and cell cortex at the contact. E-cadherin-dependent downregulation of the small GTPase RhoA at the forming contact leads to both a depletion of myosin-2 and a decrease of F-actin at the contact center. At the contact rim, in contrast, myosin-2 becomes enriched by the retraction of bleb-like protrusions, resulting in a cortical tension gradient from the contact rim to its center. This tension gradient, in turn, triggers centrifugal F-actin flows, leading to further accumulation of F-actin at the contact rim and the progressive redistribution of E-cadherin from the contact center to the rim. Eventually, this combination of actomyosin downregulation and flows at the contact determines the characteristic molecular organization, with E-cadherin and F-actin accumulating at the contact rim, where they are needed to mechanically link the contractile cortices of the adhering cells.
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- Feyza Nur Arslan
- Institute of Science and Technology Austria, Am Campus 1, Klosterneuburg 3400, Austria; Institute of Bioengineering, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne 1015, Switzerland
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- Institute of Science and Technology Austria, Am Campus 1, Klosterneuburg 3400, Austria
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- Institute of Science and Technology Austria, Am Campus 1, Klosterneuburg 3400, Austria
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- Institute of Science and Technology Austria, Am Campus 1, Klosterneuburg 3400, Austria
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Malik N, Kundu A, Gupta Y, Irshad K, Arora M, Goswami S, Mahajan S, Sarkar C, Suri V, Suri A, Chattopadhyay P, Sinha S, Chosdol K. Protumorigenic role of the atypical cadherin FAT1 by the suppression of PDCD10 via RelA/miR221-3p/222-3p axis in glioblastoma. Mol Carcinog 2023; 62:1817-1831. [PMID: 37606187 DOI: 10.1002/mc.23617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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The atypical cadherin FAT1 function either as a pro or antitumorigenic in tumors of different tissue origins. Our group previously demonstrated the protumorigenic nature of FAT1 signaling in glioblastoma (GBM). In this study, we investigated how FAT1 influences the expression of clustered oncomiRs (miR-221-3p/miR-222-3p) and their downstream effects in GBM. Through several experiments involving the measurement of specific gene/microRNA expression, gene knockdowns, protein and cellular assays, we have demonstrated a novel oncogenic signaling pathway mediated by FAT1 in glioma. These results have been verified using antimiRs and miR-mimic assays. Initially, in glioma-derived cell lines (U87MG and LN229), we observed FAT1 as a novel up-regulator of the transcription factor NFκB-RelA. RelA then promotes the expression of the clustered-oncomiRs, miR-221-3p/miR-222-3p, which in turn suppresses the expression of the tumor suppressor gene (TSG), PDCD10 (Programmed cell death protein10). The suppression of PDCD10, and other known TSG targets (PTEN/PUMA), by miR-221-3p/miR-222-3p, leads to increased clonogenicity, migration, and invasion of glioma cells. Consistent with our in-vitro findings, we observed a positive expression correlation of FAT1 and miR-221-3p, and an inverse correlation of FAT1 and the miR-targets (PDCD10/PTEN/PUMA), in GBM tissue-samples. These findings were also supported by publicly available GBM databases (The Cancer Genome Atlas [TCGA] and The Repository of Molecular Brain Neoplasia Data [Rembrandt]). Patients with tumors displaying high levels of FAT1 and miR-221-3p expression (50% and 65% respectively) experienced shorter overall survival. Similar results were observed in the TCGA-GBM database. Thus, our findings show a novel FAT1/RelA/miR-221/miR-222 oncogenic-effector pathway that downregulates the TSG, PDCD10, in GBM, which could be targeted therapeutically in a specific manner.
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- Nargis Malik
- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Neuropathology Laboratory, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Neuropathology Laboratory, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Neuropathology Laboratory, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Melo S, Guerrero P, Moreira Soares M, Bordin JR, Carneiro F, Carneiro P, Dias MB, Carvalho J, Figueiredo J, Seruca R, Travasso RDM. The ECM and tissue architecture are major determinants of early invasion mediated by E-cadherin dysfunction. Commun Biol 2023; 6:1132. [PMID: 37938268 PMCID: PMC10632478 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-023-05482-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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Germline mutations of E-cadherin cause Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC), a highly invasive cancer syndrome characterised by the occurrence of diffuse-type gastric carcinoma and lobular breast cancer. In this disease, E-cadherin-defective cells are detected invading the adjacent stroma since very early stages. Although E-cadherin loss is well established as a triggering event, other determinants of the invasive process persist largely unknown. Herein, we develop an experimental strategy that comprises in vitro extrusion assays using E-cadherin mutants associated to HDGC, as well as mathematical models epitomising epithelial dynamics and its interaction with the extracellular matrix (ECM). In vitro, we verify that E-cadherin dysfunctional cells detach from the epithelial monolayer and extrude basally into the ECM. Through phase-field modelling we demonstrate that, aside from loss of cell-cell adhesion, increased ECM attachment further raises basal extrusion efficiency. Importantly, by combining phase-field and vertex model simulations, we show that the cylindrical structure of gastric glands strongly promotes the cell's invasive ability. Moreover, we validate our findings using a dissipative particle dynamics simulation of epithelial extrusion. Overall, we provide the first evidence that cancer cell invasion is the outcome of defective cell-cell linkages, abnormal interplay with the ECM, and a favourable 3D tissue structure.
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- Soraia Melo
- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Ipatimup - Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Matemáticas and Grupo Interdisciplinar de Sistemas Complejos (GISC), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Leganés, Spain
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- Oslo Center for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Physics, Institute of Physics and Mathematics, Federal University of Pelotas, Capão do Leão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Ipatimup - Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Ipatimup - Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- CISUC, Department of Informatics Engineering, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CFisUC, Department of Physics, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
- Ipatimup - Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Ipatimup - Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- CFisUC, Department of Physics, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
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Wang H, Mazzocca A, Gao P. Cadherin dysregulation in gastric cancer: insights into gene expression, pathways, and prognosis. J Gastrointest Oncol 2023; 14:2064-2082. [PMID: 37969819 PMCID: PMC10643585 DOI: 10.21037/jgo-23-700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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Background The Cadherin gene family holds immense significance in maintaining the integrity and functionality of stomach tissues, playing crucial roles in cell-cell adhesion, cell migration and differentiation. Dysregulation of cadherin expression and function has been closely associated with various gastric diseases, particularly gastric cancer (GC). Understanding the regulation and clinical implications of cadherin genes in GC is essential to improve our knowledge and to identify new potential prognostic markers and therapeutic targets. Methods In this study, we provide an overview on the role of cadherin family genes in GC using bioinformatics analysis. We analyzed the expression, mutational status, and prognostic value of these genes based on available public datasets. Our methodology involved data mining, differential expression analysis, functional enrichment analysis, and survival analysis to explore the association between cadherin gene expression and clinical outcomes in GC patients. Additionally, we investigated the relationship between cadherin expression and immune cell infiltration to gain insights into the tumor microenvironment's role in GC progression. Results Our bioinformatics analysis revealed significant differential expression of 16 cadherin genes in GC samples compared to normal tissues. Approximately up to 52% of the analyzed cancer samples exhibited genomic alterations in these cadherins, indicating their potential relevance in GC development. Functional enrichment analysis demonstrated that these differentially expressed cadherins were closely associated with critical cellular processes, including cell adhesion and immune-modulation. Remarkably, lower expression levels of most cadherin genes were linked to improved prognosis in GC patients, suggesting their potential importance as valuable prognostic biomarkers. Conclusions The findings deriving from our comprehensive study provide important insights into the dysregulation of cadherin genes in GC and their impact on gene expression, molecular pathways, and prognosis. The associations with clinical outcomes and immune cell infiltration highlight the potential role of cadherin genes as prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets in GC.
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- Huan Wang
- Department of Medical Oncology, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Digestive Medicine, Qilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, China
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Sivasankar S, Xie B. Engineering the Interactions of Classical Cadherin Cell-Cell Adhesion Proteins. JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY (BALTIMORE, MD. : 1950) 2023; 211:343-349. [PMID: 37459190 PMCID: PMC10361579 DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.2300098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Classical cadherins are calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion proteins that play key roles in the formation and maintenance of tissues. Deficiencies in cadherin adhesion are hallmarks of numerous cancers. In this article, we review recent biophysical studies on the regulation of cadherin structure and adhesion. We begin by reviewing distinct cadherin binding conformations, their biophysical properties, and their response to mechanical stimuli. We then describe biophysical guidelines for engineering Abs that can regulate adhesion by either stabilizing or destabilizing cadherin interactions. Finally, we review molecular mechanisms by which cytoplasmic proteins regulate the conformation of cadherin extracellular regions from the inside out.
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- Sanjeevi Sivasankar
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA 95616
- Biophysics Graduate Group, University of California, Davis, CA 95616
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- Biophysics Graduate Group, University of California, Davis, CA 95616
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Boutaud M, Auger C, Verdier M, Christou N. Metformin Treatment Reduces CRC Aggressiveness in a Glucose-Independent Manner: An In Vitro and Ex Vivo Study. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3724. [PMID: 37509386 PMCID: PMC10378121 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15143724] [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: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Metformin, an anti-diabetic drug, seems to protect against aggressive acquisition in colorectal cancers (CRCs). However, its mechanisms are still really unknown, raising questions about the possibility of its positive impact on non-diabetic patients with CRC. (2) Methods: An in vitro study based on human colon cancer cell lines and an ex vivo study with different colon cancer stages with proteomic and transcriptomic analyses were initiated. (3) Results: Metformin seems to protect from colon cancer invasive acquisition, irrespective of glucose concentration. (4) Conclusions: Metformin could be used as an adjuvant treatment to surgery for both diabetic and non-diabetic patients in order to prevent the acquisition of aggressiveness and, ultimately, recurrences.
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- Marie Boutaud
- UMR-INSERM 1308 CAPTuR, Faculté de Médecine, Institut OmegaHealth, Université de Limoges, 2 Rue du Dr Raymond Marcland, CEDEX, 87025 Limoges, France
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- UMR-INSERM 1308 CAPTuR, Faculté de Médecine, Institut OmegaHealth, Université de Limoges, 2 Rue du Dr Raymond Marcland, CEDEX, 87025 Limoges, France
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- UMR-INSERM 1308 CAPTuR, Faculté de Médecine, Institut OmegaHealth, Université de Limoges, 2 Rue du Dr Raymond Marcland, CEDEX, 87025 Limoges, France
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- UMR-INSERM 1308 CAPTuR, Faculté de Médecine, Institut OmegaHealth, Université de Limoges, 2 Rue du Dr Raymond Marcland, CEDEX, 87025 Limoges, France
- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Limoges, 2 Av. Martin Luther King, CEDEX, 87000 Limoges, France
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Seay TW, Suo Z. Roles of Extracellular Vesicles on the Progression and Metastasis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Cells 2023; 12:1879. [PMID: 37508544 PMCID: PMC10378249 DOI: 10.3390/cells12141879] [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: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Liver cancer is a global health challenge as it is the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer and is often found in liver cells, where it is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Recent studies have shown that extracellular vesicles (EVs) secreted by HCC cells play a critical role in HCC progression and metastasis. EVs contain proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and metabolites as cargos. EVs derived from HCC cells can transfer oncogenic factors to surrounding cells leading to increased tumor growth, cell invasion, and angiogenesis. In this review, we summarize the roles that EVs play and the specific effects of their cargos on HCC progression and metastasis and identify potential therapeutic targets for HCC treatment.
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- Turner W Seay
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306, USA
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Kciuk M, Alam M, Ali N, Rashid S, Głowacka P, Sundaraj R, Celik I, Yahya EB, Dubey A, Zerroug E, Kontek R. Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate Therapeutic Potential in Cancer: Mechanism of Action and Clinical Implications. Molecules 2023; 28:5246. [PMID: 37446908 PMCID: PMC10343677 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Cellular signaling pathways involved in the maintenance of the equilibrium between cell proliferation and apoptosis have emerged as rational targets that can be exploited in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the most abundant phenolic compound found in green tea. It has been shown to regulate multiple crucial cellular signaling pathways, including those mediated by EGFR, JAK-STAT, MAPKs, NF-κB, PI3K-AKT-mTOR, and others. Deregulation of the abovementioned pathways is involved in the pathophysiology of cancer. It has been demonstrated that EGCG may exert anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, and apoptosis-inducing effects or induce epigenetic changes. Furthermore, preclinical and clinical studies suggest that EGCG may be used in the treatment of numerous disorders, including cancer. This review aims to summarize the existing knowledge regarding the biological properties of EGCG, especially in the context of cancer treatment and prophylaxis.
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- Mateusz Kciuk
- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, University of Lodz, Banacha Street 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland; (M.K.); (R.K.)
- Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, University of Lodz, Banacha Street 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India;
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Medical University of Lodz, Mazowiecka 6/8, 90-001 Lodz, Poland;
- Doctoral School of Medical University of Lodz, Hallera 1 Square, 90-700 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry, Centre for Drug Discovery, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore 641021, India;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, Kayseri 38280, Turkey;
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- Bioprocess Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia;
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- Computational Chemistry and Drug Discovery Division, Quanta Calculus, Greater Noida 201310, India;
- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai 600077, India
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- LMCE Laboratory, Group of Computational and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Biskra, Biskra 07000, Algeria;
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, University of Lodz, Banacha Street 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland; (M.K.); (R.K.)
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Pinto D, Parameswaran R. Role of Truncated O-GalNAc Glycans in Cancer Progression and Metastasis in Endocrine Cancers. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3266. [PMID: 37444377 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15133266] [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: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Glycans are an essential part of cells, playing a fundamental role in many pathophysiological processes such as cell differentiation, adhesion, motility, signal transduction, host-pathogen interactions, tumour cell invasion, and metastasis development. These glycans are also able to exert control over the changes in tumour immunogenicity, interfering with tumour-editing events and leading to immune-resistant cancer cells. The incomplete synthesis of O-glycans or the formation of truncated glycans such as the Tn-antigen (Thomsen nouveau; GalNAcα- Ser/Thr), its sialylated version the STn-antigen (sialyl-Tn; Neu5Acα2-6GalNAcα-Ser/Thr) and the elongated T-antigen (Thomsen-Friedenreich; Galβ1-3GalNAcα-Ser/Thr) has been shown to be associated with tumour progression and metastatic state in many human cancers. Prognosis in various human cancers is significantly poor when they dedifferentiate or metastasise. Recent studies in glycobiology have shown truncated O-glycans to be a hallmark of cancer cells, and when expressed, increase the oncogenicity by promoting dedifferentiation, risk of metastasis by impaired adhesion (mediated by selectins and integrins), and resistance to immunological killing by NK cells. Insight into these truncated glycans provides a complimentary and attractive route for cancer antigen discovery. The recent emergence of immunotherapies against cancers is predicted to harness the potential of using such agents against cancer-associated truncated glycans. In this review, we explore the role of truncated O-glycans in cancer progression and metastasis along with some recent studies on the role of O-glycans in endocrine cancers affecting the thyroid and adrenal gland.
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- Diluka Pinto
- Division of Endocrine Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore 119074, Singapore
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- Division of Endocrine Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore 119074, Singapore
- NUS Centre for Cancer Research, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
- Department of Surgery, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
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Winge MCG, Kellman LN, Guo K, Tang JY, Swetter SM, Aasi SZ, Sarin KY, Chang ALS, Khavari PA. Advances in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Nat Rev Cancer 2023:10.1038/s41568-023-00583-5. [PMID: 37286893 DOI: 10.1038/s41568-023-00583-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Human malignancies arise predominantly in tissues of epithelial origin, where the stepwise transformation from healthy epithelium to premalignant dysplasia to invasive neoplasia involves sequential dysregulation of biological networks that govern essential functions of epithelial homeostasis. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is a prototype epithelial malignancy, often with a high tumour mutational burden. A plethora of risk genes, dominated by UV-induced sun damage, drive disease progression in conjunction with stromal interactions and local immunomodulation, enabling continuous tumour growth. Recent studies have identified subpopulations of SCC cells that specifically interact with the tumour microenvironment. These advances, along with increased knowledge of the impact of germline genetics and somatic mutations on cSCC development, have led to a greater appreciation of the complexity of skin cancer pathogenesis and have enabled progress in neoadjuvant immunotherapy, which has improved pathological complete response rates. Although measures for the prevention and therapeutic management of cSCC are associated with clinical benefit, the prognosis remains poor for advanced disease. Elucidating how the genetic mechanisms that drive cSCC interact with the tumour microenvironment is a current focus in efforts to understand, prevent and treat cSCC.
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- Mårten C G Winge
- Program in Epithelial Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA, USA
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- Program in Epithelial Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Stanford Program in Cancer Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Program in Epithelial Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA, USA
- Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA, USA
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- Program in Epithelial Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA, USA.
- Stanford Cancer Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
- Stanford Program in Cancer Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
- Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
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Ito Y, Fujii K, Saito M, Banno H, Ido M, Goto M, Ando T, Mouri Y, Kousaka J, Imai T, Nakano S. Invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast detected with real-time virtual sonography: a case report. Surg Case Rep 2023; 9:85. [PMID: 37204630 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-023-01667-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) sometimes presents with unique clinical, pathologic, and radiographic features. In this case report, we describe a patient with ILC, whose initial presentation consisted with symptoms secondary to bone-marrow dissemination. In addition, the breast primary was revealed only by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) followed by real-time virtual sonography (RVS). CASE PRESENTATION A 51-year-old woman presented to our outpatient clinic with dyspnea on exertion. She had severe anemia (hemoglobin, 5.3 g/dL) and thrombocytopenia (platelet count, 31 × 103/mL). Bone-marrow biopsy was performed to evaluate hematopoietic function. The pathologic diagnosis was bone-marrow carcinomatosis due to metastatic breast cancer. Initial mammography followed by ultrasonography (US) failed to detect the primary tumor. On MRI, a non-mass-enhancement lesion was observed. While second-look US also did not detect the lesion, it was clearly visualized with RVS. We were finally able to biopsy the breast lesion. The pathologic diagnosis was ILC positive for both estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor, with 1 + immunohistochemical staining for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2. This case of ILC was characterized by bone-marrow metastasis. Due to decreased cell adhesion, the risk of bone-marrow metastasis is higher in ILC than in invasive ductal carcinoma, the most prevalent type of breast cancer. Biopsy of the primary lesion, which was initially only detected with MRI, was successfully performed with clear visualization during RVS, which is based on the fusion of MRI and US images. CONCLUSION In this case report and literature review, we describe the unique clinical characteristics of ILC and a strategy for identifying primary lesions that are initially only visualized with MRI.
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- Yukie Ito
- Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, 1-1, Yazako-Karimata, Nagakute-City, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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- Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, 1-1, Yazako-Karimata, Nagakute-City, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan.
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- Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, 1-1, Yazako-Karimata, Nagakute-City, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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- Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, 1-1, Yazako-Karimata, Nagakute-City, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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- Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, 1-1, Yazako-Karimata, Nagakute-City, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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- Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, 1-1, Yazako-Karimata, Nagakute-City, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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- Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, 1-1, Yazako-Karimata, Nagakute-City, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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- Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, 1-1, Yazako-Karimata, Nagakute-City, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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- Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, 1-1, Yazako-Karimata, Nagakute-City, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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- Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, 1-1, Yazako-Karimata, Nagakute-City, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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- Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Department of Surgery, Aichi Medical University, 1-1, Yazako-Karimata, Nagakute-City, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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Liang D, Gao Q, Meng Z, Li W, Song J, Xue K. Glycosylation in breast cancer progression and mammary development: Molecular connections and malignant transformations. Life Sci 2023; 326:121781. [PMID: 37207809 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The cellular behavior in normal mammary gland development and the progression of breast cancer is like the relationship between an object and its mirror image: they may appear similar, but their essence is completely different. Breast cancer can be considered as temporal and spatial aberrations of normal development in mammary gland. Glycans have been shown to regulate key pathophysiological steps during mammary development and breast cancer progression, and the glycoproteins that play a key role in both processes can affect the normal differentiation and development of mammary cells, and even cause malignant transformation or accelerate tumorigenesis due to differences in their type and level of glycosylation. KEY FINDINGS In this review, we summarize the roles of glycan alterations in essential cellular behaviors during breast cancer progression and mammary development, and also highlight the importance of key glycan-binding proteins such as epidermal growth factor receptor, transforming growth factor β receptors and other proteins, which are pivotal in the modulation of cellular signaling in mammary gland. Our review takes an overall view of the molecular interplay, signal transduction and cellular behaviors in mammary gland development and breast cancer progression from a glycobiological perspective. SIGNIFICANCE This review will give a better understanding of the similarities and differences in glycosylation between mammary gland development and breast cancer progression, laying the foundation for elucidating the key molecular mechanisms of glycobiology underlying the malignant transformation of mammary cells.
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- Dongyang Liang
- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning, China
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning, China.
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Dalian Medical University, Liaoning, China.
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Nishiguchi S, Kasai RS, Uchihashi T. Antiparallel dimer structure of CELSR cadherin in solution revealed by high-speed atomic force microscopy. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2023; 120:e2302047120. [PMID: 37094146 PMCID: PMC10160967 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2302047120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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Cadherin EGF LAG seven-pass G-type receptors (CELSR) cadherins, members of the cadherin superfamily, and adhesion G-protein-coupled receptors, play a vital role in cell-cell adhesion. The mutual binding of the extracellular domains (ectodomains) of CELSR cadherins between cells is crucial for tissue formation, including the establishment of planar cell polarity, which directs the proper patterning of cells. CELSR cadherins possess nine cadherin ectodomains (EC1-EC9) and noncadherin ectodomains. However, the structural and functional mechanisms of the binding mode of CELSR cadherins have not been determined. In this study, we investigated the binding mode of CELSR cadherins using single-molecule fluorescence microscopy, high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM), and bead aggregation assay. The fluorescence microscopy analysis results indicated that the trans-dimer of the CELSR cadherin constitutes the essential adhesive unit between cells. HS-AFM analysis and bead aggregation assay results demonstrated that EC1-EC8 entirely overlap and twist to form antiparallel dimer conformations and that the binding of EC1-EC4 is sufficient to sustain bead aggregation. The interaction mechanism of CELSR cadherin may elucidate the variation of the binding mechanism within the cadherin superfamily and physiological role of CELSR cadherins in relation to planar cell polarity.
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- Shigetaka Nishiguchi
- Exploratory Research Center on Life and Living Systems, National Institutes of Natural Sciences, Okazaki444-8787, Japan
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- Institute for Life and Medical Sciences, Kyoto University, Kyoto606-8507, Japan
- Institute for Glyco-core Research, Gifu University, Gifu501-1193, Japan
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- Exploratory Research Center on Life and Living Systems, National Institutes of Natural Sciences, Okazaki444-8787, Japan
- Department of Physics, Nagoya University, Nagoya464-8602, Japan
- Institute for Glyco-core Research, Nagoya University, Nagoya464-8602, Japan
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Yong J, Mellick AS, Whitelock J, Wang J, Liang K. A Biomolecular Toolbox for Precision Nanomotors. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2205746. [PMID: 36055646 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202205746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The application of nanomotors for cancer diagnosis and therapy is a new and exciting area of research, which when combined with precision nanomedicine, promises to solve many of the issues encountered by previous development of passive nanoparticles. The goal of this article is to introduce nanomotor and nanomedicine researchers to the deep pool of knowledge available regarding cancer cell biology and biochemistry, as well as provide a greater appreciation of the complexity of cell membrane compositions, extracellular surfaces, and their functional consequences. A short description of the nanomotor state-of-art for cancer therapy and diagnosis is first provided, as well as recommendations for future directions of the field. Then, a biomolecular targeting toolbox has been collated for researchers looking to apply their nanomaterial of choice to a biological setting, as well as providing a glimpse into currently available clinical therapies and technologies. This toolbox contains an overview of different classes of targeting molecules available for high affinity and specific targeting and cell surface targets to aid researchers in the selection of a clinical disease model and targeting methodology. It is hoped that this review will provide biological context, inspiration, and direction to future nanomotor and nanomedicine research.
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- Joel Yong
- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
- Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, New South Wales, 2170, Australia
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- Department of Nanoengineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
- Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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Kadeh H, Parsamanesh N, Miri‐Moghaddam E. Effect of CDH1 and CDH2 genes polymorphisms in oral squamous cell carcinoma susceptibility in a sample of Iranian population: A case-control study. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1221. [PMID: 37091359 PMCID: PMC10116194 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a global malignant epithelial neoplasm affecting the oral cavity. Cadherins, as an adhesion molecule, are involved in cell-cell interaction. We aim to study the effect of two cadherin polymorphisms on OSCC risk in southeast of Iran. Methods In this case-control study, 94 individuals (47 OSCC cases and 47 controls), that referred to the Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Iran were included. Cadherin single nucleotide polymorphisms CDH1 (rs16260) and CDH2 (rs11564299) were genotyped by the tetra-Amplification Refractory Mutation System-PCR technique. Results N-cadherin genotyping showed that the AA, AG, and AG + GG were presented 78.7%, 17%, 21.3% versus 66%, 29.7%, 34% in the cases and the control group, respectively. AG genotype was more common in control than case (OR = 0.47, 95% CI: 0.17-1.29, p = 0.14). G allele was more prevalent in control (19.1%) than the case group (12.8%) (OR = 0.61, 95% CI: 0.27-1.36, p = 0.23). In E-cadherin, AC, AA, and AC + AA genotypes frequency were 17%, 12.8%, and 29.8% in case versus 8.5%, 8.5%, and 17% in the control group. Allele A was more common in the case than the control group (OR = 1.84, 95% CI: 0.84-4.03, p = 0.12). Also, AA and CC, the codominant genotypes were common in CDH2 and CDH1 respectively in all histopathological grades, and no statically significant association was observed between OSCC different histopathological grades and cadherin genotypes (p = 0.39 in N-cadherin, p = 0.74 in E-cadherin). Conclusion Our results showed a lack of association between CDH1 and CDH2 gene polymorphisms with OSCC risk in a population of Southeastern of Iran.
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- Hamideh Kadeh
- Oral and Dental Disease Research Center, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Faculty of DentistryZahedan University of Medical SciencesZahedanIran
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- Department Of Molecular MedicineZanjan University of Medical SciencesZanjanIran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases Research Center, School of MedicineBirjand University of Medical SciencesBirjandIran
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Han DH, Shin MK, Oh JW, Lee J, Sung JS, Kim M. Chronic Exposure to TDI Induces Cell Migration and Invasion via TGF-β1 Signal Transduction. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076157. [PMID: 37047129 PMCID: PMC10093867 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076157] [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: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Toluene diisocyanate (TDI) is commonly used in manufacturing, and it is highly reactive and causes respiratory damage. This study aims to identify the mechanism of tumorigenesis in bronchial epithelial cells induced by chronic TDI exposure. In addition, transcriptome analysis results confirmed that TDI increases transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) expression and regulates genes associated with cancerous characteristics in bronchial cells. Our chronically TDI-exposed model exhibited elongated spindle-like morphology, a mesenchymal characteristic. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) was evaluated following chronic TDI exposure, and EMT biomarkers increased concentration-dependently. Furthermore, our results indicated diminished cell adhesion molecules and intensified cell migration and invasion. In order to investigate the cellular regulatory mechanisms resulting from chronic TDI exposure, we focused on TGF-β1, a key factor regulated by TDI exposure. As predicted, TGF-β1 was significantly up-regulated and secreted in chronically TDI-exposed cells. In addition, SMAD2/3 was also activated considerably as it is the direct target of TGF-β1 and TGF-β1 receptors. Inhibiting TGF-β1 signaling through blocking of the TGF-β receptor attenuated EMT and cell migration in chronically TDI-exposed cells. Our results corroborate that chronic TDI exposure upregulates TGF-β1 secretion, activates TGF-β1 signal transduction, and leads to EMT and other cancer properties.
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- Dong-Hee Han
- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Biomedi Campus, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang 10326, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Biomedi Campus, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang 10326, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Biomedi Campus, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang 10326, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Biomedi Campus, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang 10326, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Biomedi Campus, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang 10326, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Biomedi Campus, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang 10326, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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D'Antonio L, Fieni C, Ciummo SL, Vespa S, Lotti L, Sorrentino C, Di Carlo E. Inactivation of interleukin-30 in colon cancer stem cells via CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing inhibits their oncogenicity and improves host survival. J Immunother Cancer 2023; 11:jitc-2022-006056. [PMID: 36927528 PMCID: PMC10030651 DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2022-006056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Progression of colorectal cancer (CRC), a leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, is driven by colorectal cancer stem cells (CR-CSCs), which are regulated by endogenous and microenvironmental signals. Interleukin (IL)-30 has proven to be crucial for CSC viability and tumor progression. Whether it is involved in CRC tumorigenesis and impacts clinical behavior is unknown. METHODS IL30 production and functions, in stem and non-stem CRC cells, were determined by western blot, immunoelectron microscopy, flow cytometry, cell viability and sphere formation assays. CRISPR/Cas9-mediated deletion of the IL30 gene, RNA-Seq and implantation of IL30 gene transfected or deleted CR-CSCs in NSG mice allowed to investigate IL30's role in CRC oncogenesis. Bioinformatics and immunopathology of CRC samples highlighted the clinical implications. RESULTS We demonstrated that both CR-CSCs and CRC cells express membrane-anchored IL30 that regulates their self-renewal, via WNT5A and RAB33A, and/or proliferation and migration, primarily by upregulating CXCR4 via STAT3, which are suppressed by IL30 gene deletion, along with WNT and RAS pathways. Deletion of IL30 gene downregulates the expression of proteases, such as MMP2 and MMP13, chemokine receptors, mostly CCR7, CCR3 and CXCR4, and growth and inflammatory mediators, including ANGPT2, CXCL10, EPO, IGF1 and EGF. These factors contribute to IL30-driven CR-CSC and CRC cell expansion, which is abrogated by their selective blockade. IL30 gene deleted CR-CSCs displayed reduced tumorigenicity and gave rise to slow-growing and low metastatic tumors in 80% of mice, which survived much longer than controls. Bioinformatics and CIBERSORTx of the 'Colorectal Adenocarcinoma TCGA Nature 2012' collection, and morphometric assessment of IL30 expression in clinical CRC samples revealed that the lack of IL30 in CRC and infiltrating leucocytes correlates with prolonged overall survival. CONCLUSIONS IL30 is a new CRC driver, since its inactivation, which disables oncogenic pathways and multiple autocrine loops, inhibits CR-CSC tumorigenicity and metastatic ability. The development of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated targeting of IL30 could improve the current therapeutic landscape of CRC.
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- Luigi D'Antonio
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Scienze dell'Invecchiamento, Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Scienze dell'Invecchiamento, Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Scienze dell'Invecchiamento, Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Scienze dell'Invecchiamento, Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Scienze dell'Invecchiamento, Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e Scienze dell'Invecchiamento, Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
- Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio" di Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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Abu El-Makarem MA, Kamel MF, Mohamed AA, Ali HA, Mohamed MR, Mohamed AEDM, El-Said AM, Ameen MG, Hassnine AA, Hassan HA. Down-regulation of hepatic expression of GHR/STAT5/IGF-1 signaling pathway fosters development and aggressiveness of HCV-related hepatocellular carcinoma: Crosstalk with Snail-1 and type 2 transforming growth factor-beta receptor. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0277266. [PMID: 36374927 PMCID: PMC9662744 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background and aims So far, few clinical trials are available concerning the role of growth hormone receptor (GHR)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 5 (STAT5)/insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) axis in hepatocarcinogenesis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the hepatic expression of GHR/STAT5/IGF-1 signaling pathway in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients and to correlate the results with the clinico-pathological features and disease outcome. The interaction between this signaling pathway and some inducers of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), namely Snail-1 and type 2 transforming growth factor-beta receptor (TGFBR2) was studied too. Material and methods A total of 40 patients with HCV-associated HCC were included in this study. They were compared to 40 patients with HCV-related cirrhosis without HCC, and 20 healthy controls. The hepatic expression of GHR, STAT5, IGF-1, Snail-1 and TGFBR2 proteins were assessed by immunohistochemistry. Results Compared with cirrhotic patients without HCC and healthy controls, cirrhotic patients with HCC had significantly lower hepatic expression of GHR, STAT5, and IGF-1proteins. They also displayed significantly lower hepatic expression of TGFBR2, but higher expression of Snail-1 versus the non-HCC cirrhotic patients and controls. Serum levels of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) showed significant negative correlations with hepatic expression of GHR (r = -0.31; p = 0.029) and STAT5 (r = -0.29; p = 0.04). Hepatic expression of Snail-1 also showed negative correlations with GHR, STAT5, and IGF-1 expression (r = -0.55, p = 0.02; r = -0.472, p = 0.035, and r = -0.51, p = 0.009, respectively), whereas, hepatic expression of TGFBR2 was correlated positively with the expression of all these proteins (r = 0.47, p = 0.034; 0.49, p = 0.023, and r = 0.57, p<0.001, respectively). Moreover, we reported that decreased expression of GHR was significantly associated with serum AFP level>100 ng/ml (p = 0.048), increased tumor size (p = 0.02), vascular invasion (p = 0.002), and advanced pathological stage (p = 0.01). Similar significant associations were found between down-regulation of STAT5 expression and AFP level > 100 ng/ml (p = 0.006), vascular invasion (p = 0.009), and advanced tumor stage (p = 0.007). Also, attenuated expression of IGF-1 showed a significant association with vascular invasion (p < 0.001). Intriguingly, we detected that lower expression of GHR, STAT5 and IGF-1 were considered independent predictors for worse outcome in HCC. Conclusion Decreased expression of GHR/STAT5/IGF-1 signaling pathway may have a role in development, aggressiveness, and worse outcome of HCV-associated HCC irrespective of the liver functional status. Snail-1 and TGFBR2 as inducers of EMT may be key players. However, large prospective multicenter studies are needed to validate these results.
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- Mona A. Abu El-Makarem
- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
- Department of Pathology, Minia Oncology Center, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Pathology, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assuit University, Assuit, Egypt
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- Department of Tropical Medicine and Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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Schaefer K, Lui I, Byrnes JR, Kang E, Zhou J, Weeks AM, Wells JA. Direct Identification of Proteolytic Cleavages on Living Cells Using a Glycan-Tethered Peptide Ligase. ACS CENTRAL SCIENCE 2022; 8:1447-1456. [PMID: 36313159 PMCID: PMC9615116 DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.2c00899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Proteolytic cleavage of cell surface proteins triggers critical processes including cell-cell interactions, receptor activation, and shedding of signaling proteins. Consequently, dysregulated extracellular proteases contribute to malignant cell phenotypes including most cancers. To understand these effects, methods are needed that identify proteolyzed membrane proteins within diverse cellular contexts. Herein we report a proteomic approach, called cell surface N-terminomics, to broadly identify precise cleavage sites (neo-N-termini) on the surface of living cells. First, we functionalized the engineered peptide ligase, called stabiligase, with an N-terminal nucleophile that enables covalent attachment to naturally occurring glycans. Upon the addition of a biotinylated peptide ester, glycan-tethered stabiligase efficiently tags extracellular neo-N-termini for proteomic analysis. To demonstrate the versatility of this approach, we identified and characterized 1532 extracellular neo-N-termini across a panel of different cell types including primary immune cells. The vast majority of cleavages were not identified by previous proteomic studies. Lastly, we demonstrated that single oncogenes, KRAS(G12V) and HER2, induce extracellular proteolytic remodeling of proteins involved in cancerous cell growth, invasion, and migration. Cell surface N-terminomics is a generalizable platform that can reveal proteolyzed, neoepitopes to target using immunotherapies.
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- Kaitlin Schaefer
- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University
of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University
of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University
of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University
of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University
of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University
of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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- Department
of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University
of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
- Department
of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94158, United States
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Multiple dimeric structures and strand-swap dimerization of E-cadherin in solution visualized by high-speed atomic force microscopy. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2022; 119:e2208067119. [PMID: 35867820 PMCID: PMC9335211 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2208067119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Classical cadherins play key roles in cell-cell adhesion. The adhesion process is thought to comprise mainly two steps: X-dimer and strand-swap (SS-) dimer formation of the extracellular domains (ectodomains) of cadherins. The dimerization mechanism of this two-step process has been investigated for type I cadherins, including E-cadherin, of classical cadherins, whereas other binding states also have been proposed, raising the possibility of additional binding processes required for the cadherin dimerization. However, technical limitations in observing single-molecule structures and their dynamics have precluded the investigation of the dynamic binding process of cadherin. Here, we used high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM) to observe full-length ectodomains of E-cadherin in solution and identified multiple dimeric structures that had not been reported previously. HS-AFM revealed that almost half of the cadherin dimers showed S- (or reverse S-) shaped conformations, which had more dynamic properties than the SS- and X-like dimers. The combined HS-AFM, mutational, and molecular modeling analyses showed that the S-shaped dimer was formed by membrane-distal ectodomains, while the binding interface was different from that of SS- and X-dimers. Furthermore, the formation of the SS-dimer from the S-shaped and X-like dimers was directly visualized, suggesting the processes of SS-dimer formation from S-shaped and X-dimers during cadherin dimerization.
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Ye Z, Yang Y, Wei Y, Li L, Wang X, Zhang J. PCDH1 promotes progression of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma via activation of NF-κB signalling by interacting with KPNB1. Cell Death Dis 2022; 13:633. [PMID: 35864095 PMCID: PMC9304345 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-022-05087-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Uncontrolled growth, distant metastasis and chemoresistance are critical characteristics of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), and they result in high mortality; however, the mechanisms triggering these effects have not been fully investigated. In this study, we analysed a dataset in the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and identified PCDH1, a rarely studied transmembrane protein, as a novel prognostic marker in PDAC patients. We demonstrated that PCDH1 expression was upregulated in PDAC tissues, and its expression levels were associated with the depth of tumour invasion and lymph node metastasis. Patients with high PCDH1 levels showed poor overall survival (OS). We also investigated the biological significance of PCDH1 in PDAC cell growth, metastasis, and side population (SP) phenotype acquisition and explored the internal molecular mechanisms of PCDH1 action. Our results demonstrated that PCDH1 enhanced p65 nuclear localization by interacting with KPNB1, a well-characterized nuclear transporter, thereby activating the NF-κB signalling pathway and increasing its functional effects during PDAC progression. Hence, our results indicate that PCDH1 can be used as a negative prognostic marker and may be a potential therapeutic target for PDAC patients.
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- Zhihua Ye
- Department of Medical Oncology Center, Zhongshan City People's Hospital, 528403, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology Center, Zhongshan City People's Hospital, 528403, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology Center, Zhongshan City People's Hospital, 528403, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology Center, Zhongshan City People's Hospital, 528403, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology Center, Zhongshan City People's Hospital, 528403, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Medical Oncology Center, Zhongshan City People's Hospital, 528403, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, P. R. China.
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Synergistic Antitumoral Effect of Epigenetic Inhibitors and Gemcitabine in Pancreatic Cancer Cells. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15070824. [PMID: 35890123 PMCID: PMC9323654 DOI: 10.3390/ph15070824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Epigenetic modifications could drive some of the molecular events implicated in proliferation, drug resistance and metastasis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Thus, epigenetic enzyme inhibitors could be the key to revert those events and transform PDAC into a drug-sensitive tumor. We performed a systematic study with five different epigenetic enzyme inhibitors (1, UVI5008, MS275, psammaplin A, and BIX01294) targeting either Histone Deacetylase (HDAC) 1 or 1/4, DNA methyltransferase 3a (DNMT3a), Euchromatic histone lysine methyltransferase 2 (EHMT2), or Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), as well as one drug that restores the p53 function (P53R3), in three different human PDAC cell lines (SKPC-1, MIA PaCa-2, and BxPC-3) using 2D and 3D cell cultures. The synergistic effect of these antitumoral drugs with gemcitabine was tested and the most efficient combinations were characterized by RNA-seq. The inhibition of HDAC1/4 (MS275), HDAC1/4/SIRT1/DNMT3a (UVI5008) or EHMT2 (BIX01294) induced a significant reduction on the cell viability, even in gemcitabine-resistance cells. The combination of UVI5008 or MS275 with gemcitabine induced a synergistic effect at low concentration and the RNA-Seq analysis revealed some synergy candidate genes as potential biomarkers. Reverting aberrant epigenetic modifications in combination with gemcitabine offers an alternative treatment for PDAC patients, with an important reduction of the therapeutic dose.
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