Biology Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(10)
Published: July 15, 2024
ABSTRACT
This
Review
delves
into
the
mechanisms
behind
drug
resistance
in
colorectal
cancer
(CRC),
particularly
examining
role
of
nutrient
depletion
and
its
contribution
to
multidrug
(MDR).
The
study
highlights
metabolic
adaptations
cells
as
well
under
low
availability,
including
shifts
glycolysis
lipid
metabolism.
It
emphasizes
significance
MDR1
encoded
efflux
transporter,
P-glycoprotein
(P-gp/B1),
mediating
how
pathways
such
HIF1α,
AKT,
mTOR
influence
expression
P-gp/B1
limited
availability.
Additionally,
explores
dual
roles
autophagy
sensitivity
conditions.
further
investigates
involvement
lysosomes
mitochondria,
focusing
on
their
sequestration
challenges
posed
by
lysosomal
entrapment
facilitated
non-enzymatic
processes
ABC
transporters
like
P-gp/B1.
Finally,
underscores
importance
understanding
interplay
between
sequestration,
functions,
depletion,
gene
modulation.
suggests
innovative
strategies,
structural
modifications
nanotechnology,
promising
approaches
overcoming
therapy.
European Journal of Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 151488 - 151488
Published: April 1, 2025
Mitochondria
adapt
to
the
cell
proliferative
demands
induced
by
growth
factors
through
dynamic
changes
in
morphology,
distribution,
and
metabolic
activity.
Galectin-8
(Gal-8),
a
carbohydrate-binding
protein
that
promotes
proliferation
transactivating
EGFR-ERK
signaling
pathway,
is
overexpressed
several
cancers.
However,
its
impact
on
mitochondrial
dynamics
during
remains
unknown.
Using
MDCK
RPTEC
kidney
epithelial
cells,
we
demonstrate
Gal-8
induces
fragmentation
perinuclear
redistribution.
Additionally,
mitochondria
adopt
donut-shaped
morphologies,
live-cell
imaging
with
two
Keima-based
reporters
demonstrates
Gal-8-induced
mitophagy.
ERK
inhibition
abrogates
all
these
proliferation.
Studies
established
mutant
versions
of
CHO
cells
reveal
response
require
interactions
between
N-terminal
carbohydrate
recognition
domain
α-2,3-sialylated
N-glycans
at
surface.
DRP1,
key
regulator
fission,
becomes
phosphorylated
or
an
ERK-dependent
manner,
mediating
Bafilomycin
A
proliferation,
suggesting
mitophagy
serves
as
adaptation
demands.
Functional
analysis
under
stimulation
shows
maintain
active
electron
transport
chain,
partially
uncoupled
from
ATP
synthesis,
increased
membrane
potential,
indicative
healthy
mitochondria.
Meanwhile,
exhibit
extracellular
acidification
rate
lactate
production
via
aerobic
glycolysis,
hallmark
state.
Our
findings
integrate
adaptations
potential
implications
for
physiology,
disease,
therapeutic
strategies.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: March 11, 2024
Abstract
Background
Mitophagy,
a
prominent
cellular
homeostasis
process,
has
been
implicated
in
modulating
endothelial
cell
function.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
that
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
participate
intercellular
communication,
which
could
modulate
tumor
angiogenesis,
hallmark
of
ovarian
cancer
(OC)
progression.
However,
the
underlying
mechanisms
through
how
EVs
regulate
mitophagy
associated
with
angiogenesis
during
OC
development
remain
obscure.
Methods
The
effect
cell-derived
on
and
its
correlation
were
explored
by
vitro
vivo
experiments.
Multi-omics
integration
analysis
was
employed
to
identify
potential
regulatory
mitophagy,
is
involved
development.
These
insights
then
further
corroborated
additional
An
orthotopic
mouse
model
constructed
assess
antiangiogenic
therapeutic
Indoleamine
2,3
dioxygenase-1
(IDO1)
inhibitor.
Results
Cancer
promoted
via
activation
contributing
growth
metastasis
OC.
aberrantly
high
expression
IDO1
mediated
abnormal
tryptophan
metabolism
cells
secretion
l
-kynurenine
(L-kyn)-enriched
EVs,
levels
L-kyn
isolated
from
both
tissues
patient
plasma
derived
elevated
nicotinamide
adenine
dinucleotide
(NAD
+)
delivering
L-kyn.
Besides,
upregulated
sirt3
increasing
acetylation
modification.
findings
are
crucial
for
promoting
correlated
angiogenesis.
Notably,
be
suppressed
inhibitor
model.
Conclusions
Together,
our
unveil
mechanism
indicate
clinical
relevance
EV
enriched
as
biomarker
tumorigenesis
Additionally,
inhibitors
might
become
an
alternative
option
adjuvant
therapy.
Graphical
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 101074 - 101074
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
is
a
chronic
and
recurrent
intestinal
disease,
has
become
major
global
health
issue.
Individuals
with
IBD
face
an
elevated
risk
of
developing
colorectal
cancer
(CRC),
recent
studies
have
indicated
that
mitochondrial
dysfunction
plays
pivotal
role
in
the
pathogenesis
both
CRC.
This
review
covers
CRC,
focusing
on
dysfunction,
explores
pharmacological
targets
strategies
for
addressing
conditions
by
modulating
function.
Additionally,
advancements
modulation
treating
encompassing
damage,
release
DNA
(mtDNA),
impairment
mitophagy,
are
thoroughly
summarized.
The
also
provides
systematic
overview
natural
compounds
(such
as
flavonoids,
alkaloids,
diterpenoids),
Chinese
medicines,
microbiota,
which
can
alleviate
attenuate
progression
CRC
In
future,
it
will
be
imperative
to
develop
more
practical
methodologies
real-time
monitoring
accurate
detection
function,
greatly
aid
scientists
identifying
effective
agents
through
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(16), P. 9096 - 9096
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
The
gastrointestinal
tract
is
where
the
majority
of
gut
microbiota
settles;
therefore,
composition
and
changes
in
metabolites,
as
well
their
modulatory
effects
on
immune
system,
have
a
very
important
impact
development
diseases.
purpose
this
article
was
to
review
role
host
environment
immunometabolic
system
summarize
beneficial
botanical
active
ingredients
cancer,
so
provide
prospective
insights
for
prevention
treatment
A
literature
search
performed
PubMed
database
with
keywords
“gastrointestinal
cancer”,
“gut
microbiota”,
“immunometabolism”,
“SCFAs”,
“bile
acids”,
“polyamines”,
“tryptophan”,
“bacteriocins”,
“immune
cells”,
“energy
metabolism”,
“polyphenols”,
“polysaccharides”,
“alkaloids”,
“triterpenes”.
influenced
disorders,
whereas
such
SCFAs,
bacteriocins,
could
impede
cancers
polyamine-,
tryptophan-,
bile
acid-induced
carcinogenic
mechanisms.
GPRCs,
HDACs,
FXRs,
AHRs
were
receptor
signals
microbial
metabolites
influencing
cancer.
Botanical
exerted
positive
cancer
by
microbes
modulating
metabolism.
Gastrointestinal
be
ameliorated
altering
environment,
administering
treatment,
stimulating
or
blocking
metabolism
signaling
molecules.
Despite
extensive
growing
research
microbiota,
it
appeared
represent
more
an
indicator
health
status
associated
adequate
fiber
intake
than
autonomous
causative
factor
This
study
detailed
pathogenesis
used
hope
providing
inspiration
into
simpler,
safer,
effective
pathways
therapeutic
agents
field.
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(1)
Published: June 4, 2024
Background
At
present,
the
discovery
of
new
biomarkers
is
great
significance
for
early
diagnosis,
treatment
and
prognosis
assessment
ovarian
cancer.
Previous
findings
indicated
that
aberrant
G-protein-coupled
receptor
176
(GPR176)
expression
might
contribute
to
tumorigenesis
subsequent
progression.
However,
GPR176
molecular
mechanisms
in
cancer
had
not
been
investigated.
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1871(7), P. 119798 - 119798
Published: July 22, 2024
Fibrosis
is
characterized
by
excessive
deposition
of
extracellular
matrix
proteins,
particularly
collagen,
caused
myofibroblasts
in
response
to
chronic
inflammation.
Although
G
protein-coupled
receptors
(GPCRs)
are
among
the
targets
current
antifibrotic
drugs,
no
drug
has
yet
been
approved
stop
fibrosis
progression.
Herein,
we
aimed
identify
GPCRs
with
profibrotic
effects.
In
gene
expression
analysis
mouse
lungs
induced
fibrosis,
eight
were
identified,
showing
a
>2-fold
increase
mRNA
after
induction.
Among
them,
focused
on
Gpr176
owing
its
significant
correlation
myofibroblast
marker
α-smooth
muscle
actin
(αSMA),
factor
transforming
growth
β1
(TGFβ1),
and
collagen
human
lung
database.
Similar
model,
increased
was
also
observed
other
organs
affected
including
kidney,
liver,
heart,
suggesting
role
across
various
organs.
Furthermore,
fibroblasts
abundantly
expressed
compared
alveolar
epithelial
cells,
endothelial
macrophages
fibrotic
lung.
GPR176
unaffected
TGFβ1
stimulation
rat
renal
fibroblast
NRK-49
whereas
knockdown
siRNA
reduced
TGFβ1-induced
αSMA,
fibronectin,
as
well
Smad2
phosphorylation.
This
suggested
that
regulates
activation.
Consequently,
acts
manner,
inhibiting
activity
could
potentially
prevent
differentiation
improve
fibrosis.
Developing
inverse
agonist
or
allosteric
modulator
promising
therapeutic
approach
for