Cell Biology and Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
41(1)
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
The
prevalence
of
breast
cancer
(BRCA)
is
notable
in
the
female
population,
being
a
commonly
diagnosed
malignancy,
where
management
copper
levels
crucial
for
treatment
success.
This
research
aims
to
explore
influence
homeostasis
on
BRCA
therapy,
with
specific
focus
role
Cyclin-Dependent
Kinase
1
(CDK1)
and
its
relationship
regulation.
A
novel
thermosensitive
hydrogel
incorporating
nanoparticles
(NPs)
was
engineered
synergize
chemotherapy
drug
vincristine
(VCR)
inhibiting
tumor
growth
metastasis.
Through
comprehensive
approach
involving
bioinformatics
analyses,
vitro
experiments,
vivo
models,
study
identified
CDK1
as
significant
factor
progression
under
homeostasis.
MBVP-Gel,
NPs,
developed
enhance
delivery
drugs
regulate
treatment.
formulated
chelation
VCR
effectively
suppressed
expression,
thereby
restraining
cell
metastasis
while
enhancing
therapeutic
impact
VCR.
investigation
offers
fresh
insights
experimental
validation
interaction
between
BRCA,
providing
valuable
foundation
refining
future
strategies.
These
findings
underscore
potential
advantages
targeting
setting
stage
individualized
interventions
improved
patient
consequences.
Renal Failure,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
47(1)
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Copper
is
a
vital
cofactor
in
various
enzymes,
plays
pivotal
role
maintaining
cell
homeostasis.
When
copper
metabolism
disordered
and
mitochondrial
dysfunction
impaired,
programmed
death
such
as
apoptosis,
paraptosis,
pyroptosis,
ferroptosis,
cuproptosis,
autophagy
necroptosis
can
be
induced.
In
this
review,
we
focus
on
the
metabolic
mechanisms
of
copper.
addition,
discuss
mechanism
by
which
induces
deaths.
Finally,
review
examines
copper's
involvement
prevalent
kidney
diseases
acute
injury
chronic
disease.
The
findings
indicate
that
use
chelators
or
plant
extracts
mitigate
damage
reducing
accumulation,
offering
novel
insights
into
pathogenesis
treatment
strategies
for
diseases.
Carcinogenesis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Abstract
Several
clinical
studies
have
evaluated
the
relationship
between
copper
on
colorectal
cancer
(CRC),
but
results
are
contradictory.
This
study
aimed
to
conduct
a
systematic
review
and
meta-analysis
investigate
measured
in
two
biological
matrices
(serum/plasma/blood
tissue)
dietary
intake
CRC
patients
compared
healthy
controls.
We
conducted
comprehensive
search
PubMed,
Scopus,
Embase
Web
of
Science.
included
that
reported
levels
serum/plasma/blood,
tissue
or
from
diet,
with
observational
design
(cohort
case-control
studies).
Study
quality
was
assessed
Newcastle-Ottawa
scale
potential
causes
heterogeneity
were
evaluated.
Standardized
mean
differences
(SMD)
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
pooled
using
random-effect
models.
Overall
Odds
Ratio
CI
for
risk
calculated.
Twenty-six
(23
3
cohort
studies)
total
227,354
participants
included.
Most
presented
low
(50%)
moderate
(42.3%).
No
serum/plasma/blood
(SMD=0.23;
95%CI
-0.23,
0.70;
I2=97.3%,
19
studies),
(SMD=-1.69;
-3.41,
0.03;
I2=85.6%,
2
copper/zinc
ratio
(SMD=1.19;
0.54,
1.84;
I2=95.3%,
6
found
Regarding
copper,
had
lower
(SMD=-0.27;
-0.51,
-0.03;
I2=0.0%,
However,
evidence
shows
mostly
quality,
heterogeneous.
More
prospective
an
adequate
methodological
approach
needed.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
particularly
immune
cell
infiltration,
programmed
death
(PCD)
and
stress,
has
increasingly
become
a
focal
point
in
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
treatment.
Uncovering
the
intricate
crosstalk
between
these
factors
can
enhance
our
understanding
of
CRC,
guide
therapeutic
strategies,
improve
patient
prognosis.
We
constructed
an
immune-related
stress
(ICDS)
prognostic
model
utilizing
machine
learning
methodologies.
Furthermore,
we
performed
enrichment
analyses
deconvolution
algorithms
to
elucidate
complex
interactions
infiltration
processes
PCD
within
substantial
array
transcriptomic
data
from
The
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA)
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
base
(GEO)
related
CRC.
Single-cell
sequencing
biochemical
experiments
were
used
validate
interaction
genes
tumor
cells.
ICDS
exhibited
robust
predictive
performance
seven
independent
cohorts,
revealing
inverse
correlation
scores
Meanwhile,
index
was
positively
correlated
with
clinical
stage.
Model
analysis
indicated
that
subgroups
low
heightened
activation
features
elevated
activity
pathways.
further
revealed
macrophages
central
drivers
characteristics
underlying
differences
model.
Pseudotime
cellular
gene
GAL3ST4
promotes
transition
toward
M2
pro-tumor
phenotype.
communication
experimental
validation
cuproptosis
cells
suppress
expression,
thereby
inhibiting
M2-like
macrophage
polarization.
In
summary,
uncovered
mechanism
by
which
downregulate
expression
via
inhibit
polarization,
providing
new
targets
biomarkers
for
CRC
treatment
prognosis
evaluation.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
178, P. 117182 - 117182
Published: July 24, 2024
Cuproptosis
is
a
novel
form
of
regulated
cell
death,
which
plays
an
important
role
in
the
physiological
and
pathological
processes
human
body.
Despite
increasing
research
on
cuproptosis-related
genes
(CRGs)
their
correlation
with
diseases,
pathogenesis
diseases
remains
unclear.
Furthermore,
there
lack
reviews
emerging
technologies
for
regulating
cuproptosis
disease
treatment.
This
study
delves
into
copper-induced
death
mechanism,
distinguishing
from
mechanisms
like
oxidative
stress,
glutathione
synthesis
inhibition,
ubiquitin-proteasome
system
inhibition.
Several
long-standing
mysteries
such
as
Wilson's
Menkes
may
be
attributed
to
occurrence
cuproptosis.
In
addition,
we
also
review
detection
indicators
related
cuproptosis,
providing
targets
diagnosis
summarize
application
value
tumor
therapy
better
elucidate
impact
copper
thus
promote
prospects
possible
strategies
substances,
ion
chelators,
carriers,
nanomaterials,
therapy.
Journal of Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 1264 - 1280
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
Background:
Cuproptosis,
a
form
of
copper-mediated
programmed
cell
death,
has
recently
garnered
significant
attention.
However,
the
mechanisms
by
which
CRGs
affect
progression
CRC
remain
unclear.
Methods:
Bioinformatics
approaches
were
employed
to
analyze
transcriptomic
datasets
and
clinical
data
from
630
patients,
focusing
on
copy
number
variations,
prognostic
implications,
immune
infiltration
characteristics
associated
with
CRGs.
Key
CRG-related
genes
impacting
prognosis
identified
using
LASSO
Cox
regression
methods.
A
model
incorporating
various
molecular
markers
parameters
was
constructed
training
cohort
validated
separate
validation
cohort.
This
used
explore
indicators,
infiltration,
tumor
microenvironment
in
patients.
Additionally,
single-cell
analysis
performed
investigate
biological
roles
critical
genes,
expression
patterns
these
assessed
via
qRT-PCR
WB.
Results:
scoring
established
based
three
pivotal
prognosis.
model,
an
independent
indicator,
outperformed
traditional
clinicopathological
features
predicting
patient
outcomes.
Kaplan-Meier
survival
curves
demonstrated
superior
outcomes
for
individuals
low-risk
group
compared
those
high-risk
group.
Model
stability
reliability
confirmed
through
ROC
univariate
multivariate
analyses.
Further
revealed
correlations
between
scores
presence
M0
macrophages
memory
CD4+
T
cells.
Differences
CDKN2A,
PLCB4,
NXPE4
across
tissues
cells
characterized
WB,
IHC
qRT-PCR.
Conclusion:
study
not
only
highlights
diverse
omics
profiles
but
also
introduces
novel
accurate
forecasting.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 3, 2025
Background
Distant
metastasis
of
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
significantly
impacts
patient
prognosis.
Cuproptosis
is
a
new
form
copper
ion-dependent
cell
death.
However,
whether
cuproptosis-related
genes
(CRGs)
play
role
in
the
metastatic
potential
CRC
remains
unclear.
This
study
focuses
on
CRGs-ACAD8
to
explore
its
and
mechanism
(mCRC).
Methods
Clinical
sample
data
from
TCGA,
GEO,
Fujian
Provincial
Hospital
patients
were
integrated
analyze
ACAD8
expression
association
with
diagnosis
prognosis
CRC.
Small
interfering
RNA,
immunohistochemistry,
colony
formation,
wound-healing
assays
so
used
evaluate
biological
functions
ACAD8.
Bioinformatics
was
applied
investigate
relationships
immune
infiltration,
chemotherapy
sensitivity,
signaling
pathways.
Results
reduced
mCRC
demonstrated
excellent
diagnostic
performance.
Patients
high
had
better
survival.
closely
associated
enhanced
sensitivity.
Pathway
enrichment
analysis
suggested
that
might
inhibit
by
regulating
pathways
such
as
response
metal
ions
tight
junction
organization.
Finally,
experiments
confirmed
positive
correlation
between
levels
mRNA
expression,
CuCl
2
upregulating
expression.
Knockdown
induced
cuproptosis.
inhibited
proliferation,
stemness,
migratory
abilities
cells,
while
si
attenuated
these
effects.
Moreover,
sensitivity
cells
oxaliplatin
5-fluorouracil,
whereas
diminished
this
chemosensitizing
effect.
Conclusion
As
novel
tumor
suppressor,
low
holds
prognostic
value
may
contribute
precise
treatment
infiltration
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: April 11, 2025
Cuproptosis,
a
recently
identified
form
of
copper-dependent
cell
death,
arises
from
intracellular
copper
dyshomeostasis.
As
an
essential
trace
element,
plays
critical
role
in
bioenergetic
metabolism,
redox
regulation,
and
synaptic
transmission.
However,
excessive
exerts
cytotoxic
effects
through
multiple
pathways,
including
increased
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production,
apoptotic
cascade
activation,
necrotic
membrane
rupture,
inflammatory
responses,
mitochondrial
dysfunction.
Distinct
other
death
mechanisms,
cuproptosis
is
characterized
by
ion
binding
to
acetylated
respiratory
chain
proteins,
leading
pathogenic
protein
aggregation,
iron-sulfur
cluster
depletion,
cellular
collapse.
Emerging
evidence
underscores
aberrant
accumulation
resultant
proteotoxic
stress
as
pivotal
contributors
the
pathogenesis
musculoskeletal
pathologies,
osteoporosis,
osteoarthritis,
sarcopenia,
osteosarcoma,
intervertebral
disc
degeneration,
spinal
cord
injury,
biofilm-associated
orthopedic
infections.
Understanding
spatiotemporal
regulation
may
provide
novel
opportunities
for
advancing
diagnostic
therapeutic
approaches
medicine.
This
review
synthesizes
current
insights
into
molecular
mechanisms
cuproptosis,
its
diseases,
potential
biomarker-driven
interventions.