The Olive Oil Monophenolic Secoiridoid Ligstroside Aglycone Suppresses Melanoma Progression by Targeting the BRAF Signaling Pathway
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1), P. 139 - 139
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Melanoma
is
among
the
most
abundant
malignancies
in
US
and
worldwide.
Ligstroside
aglycone
(LA)
a
rare
extra-virgin
olive
oil-derived
monophenolic
secoiridoid
with
diverse
bioactivities.
LA
dose–response
screening
at
NCI
60
cancer
cells
panel
identified
high
sensitivity
of
Malme-3M
cell
line,
which
harbors
BRAF
V600E
mutation.
Daily
oral
10
mg/kg
exhibited
potent
vivo
antitumor
effects
against
xenograft
nude
mouse
model
by
targeting
signaling
pathway.
A
human
Clariom
S
microarray
analysis
collected
Malme-
3M
tumors
571
dysregulated
genes,
downregulation
pathways
critical
for
melanoma
growth
survival.
Western
blot
animal
further
validated
mutated
BRAF–MAPK
axis,
as
well
GPD1
ELOVL6
expression
levels.
histopathological
tumor
sections
showed
extensive
focal
necrosis
treated
mice.
An
immunofluorescence
study
notable
reductions
proliferation
marker
ki67
vasculogenesis
CD31
tumors.
These
findings
promote
potential
nutraceutical
lead
control
mutant
melanoma.
Language: Английский
BRAF Targeting Across Solid Tumors: Molecular Aspects and Clinical Applications
Hiba Mechahougui,
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James Gutmans,
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Roumaïssa Gouasmi
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et al.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(8), P. 3757 - 3757
Published: April 16, 2025
BRAF
mutations
are
critical
drivers
in
cancers
such
as
melanoma,
colorectal
cancer,
and
non-small-cell
lung
cancer.
The
most
common
mutation,
V600E,
is
a
key
therapeutic
target.
Targeted
treatments
with
MEK
inhibitors
have
significantly
improved
progression-free
overall
survival
melanoma
patients.
However,
like
metastatic
associated
poor
outcomes
due
to
aggressive
disease
behavior
resistance
conventional
chemotherapy.
Despite
progress,
BRAF/MEK
remains
major
challenge,
often
driven
by
secondary
the
mitogen-activated
protein
kinase
(MAPK)
pathway,
activation
of
alternative
pathways
phosphoinositide
3-kinases
(PI3Ks)/protein
B
(AKT),
or
changes
tumor
microenvironment.
These
challenges
motivated
ongoing
research
into
combining
immunotherapies
enhance
prolong
treatment
effectiveness.
Future
must
also
account
for
role
cancer’s
tissue
origin,
biological
context
influences
response
targeted
therapies,
highlighting
need
deeper
understanding
biology,
micro-environment,
genetics.
Language: Английский
The evolution of BRAF-targeted therapies in melanoma: overcoming hurdles and unleashing novel strategies
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Melanoma,
a
highly
aggressive
form
of
skin
cancer,
poses
significant
global
health
burden,
with
331,647
new
cases
and
58,645
deaths
reported
in
2022.
The
development
melanoma
is
influenced
by
various
factors,
including
sunlight
exposure
BRAF
Language: Английский
Associations of SEMA7A, SEMA4D, ADAMTS10, and ADAM8 with KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, PIK3CA, and AKT Gene Mutations, Microsatellite Instability Status, and Cytokine Expression in Colorectal Cancer Tissue
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
46(9), P. 10218 - 10248
Published: Sept. 15, 2024
Semaphorins
(SEMAs),
ADAM,
and
ADAMTS
family
members
are
implicated
in
various
cancer
progression
events
within
the
tumor
microenvironment
across
different
cancers.
In
this
study,
we
aimed
to
evaluate
expression
of
SEMA7A,
SEMA4D,
ADAM8,
ADAMTS10
colorectal
(CRC)
relation
mutational
landscape
KRAS,
NRAS,
BRAF,
PIK3CA,
AKT
genes,
microsatellite
instability
(MSI)
status,
clinicopathological
features.
We
also
examined
associations
between
these
proteins
selected
cytokines,
chemokines,
growth
factors,
assessed
using
a
multiplex
assay.
Protein
concentrations
were
quantified
ELISA
CRC
tumors
tumor-free
surgical
margin
tissue
homogenates.
Gene
mutations
evaluated
via
RT-PCR,
MSI
status
was
determined
immunohistochemistry
(IHC).
GSEA
statistical
analyses
performed
R
Studio.
observed
significantly
elevated
SEMA7A
BRAF-mutant
an
overexpression
ADAM8
KRAS
12/13-mutant
tumors.
The
decreased
PIK3CA-mutant
No
significant
differences
based
on
status.
SEMA4D
expressions
correlated
with
numerous
cytokines
associated
immune
processes.
potential
immunomodulatory
functions
molecules
their
suitability
as
therapeutic
targets
require
further
investigation.
Language: Английский
Green One-Pot Synthesis of Thiazole Scaffolds Catalyzed by Reusable NiFe2O4 Nanoparticles: In Silico Binding Affinity and In Vitro Anticancer Activity Studies
Satish Gudala,
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Archi Sharma,
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Aruna Lankada
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et al.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(36), P. 38262 - 38271
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
A
facile,
green,
one-pot
multicomponent
synthesis
strategy
was
employed
to
fabricate
novel
thiazole
scaffolds
incorporating
phthalazine,
pyridazine,
and
pyrido-pyridazine
derivatives
(4a–4o).
This
synthetic
route
entailed
the
reaction
of
an
α-halo
carbonyl
compound
(1)
with
thiosemicarbazide
(2)
various
anhydrides
(3a–3o),
utilizing
NiFe2O4
nanoparticles
as
a
reusable
catalyst
in
ethanol:water
(1:1)
solvent
system.
The
cytotoxicity
synthesized
compounds
meticulously
assessed
against
three
cancer
cell
lines,
A375,
HeLa,
MCF-7,
employing
IC50
values
(μM)
benchmark,
compared
reference
drug
erlotinib.
Compound
4n
displayed
remarkable
efficacy
A375
(0.87
±
0.31
μM),
HeLa
(1.38
1.24
MCF-7
(1.13
0.96
μM)
significantly
surpassing
erlotinib's
values.
Additionally,
4k,
4l,
4m,
4o
demonstrated
notable
across
all
tested
indicating
their
potential
effective
anticancer
agents.
In
silico
docking
studies
Hsp82
Hsp90
proteins
indicated
that
ligands
4c,
4j,
4o,
4l
had
superior
binding
affinities
ADME
analysis
showed
4n,
favorable
pharmacokinetic
profiles,
including
nontoxicity,
high
human
intestinal
absorption,
low
CYP
inhibitory
promiscuity.
Structure–activity
relationship
revealed
cyano
benzylidene
substitutions
enhanced
activity.
Overall,
compounds,
particularly
efficacy,
interactions,
promising
making
them
strong
candidates
for
further
development
Language: Английский
Unveiling ferroptosis: a new frontier in skin disease research
Ke Wang,
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Yumeng Lin,
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Dan Zhou
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et al.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Ferroptosis,
a
form
of
regulated
cell
death
distinct
from
apoptosis,
necrosis,
and
autophagy,
is
increasingly
recognized
for
its
role
in
skin
disease
pathology.
Characterized
by
iron
accumulation
lipid
peroxidation,
ferroptosis
has
been
implicated
the
progression
various
conditions,
including
psoriasis,
photosensitive
dermatitis,
melanoma.
This
review
provides
an
in-depth
analysis
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
compares
cellular
effects
with
other
forms
context
health
disease.
We
systematically
examine
five
specific
diseases,
ichthyosis,
polymorphous
light
eruption
(PMLE),
vitiligo,
melanoma,
detailing
influence
on
pathogenesis
progression.
Moreover,
we
explore
current
clinical
landscape
ferroptosis-targeted
therapies,
discussing
their
potential
managing
treating
diseases.
Our
aim
to
shed
therapeutic
modulating
research
practice.
Language: Английский