Hyaluronic Acid-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapy
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 61 - 61
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
In
recent
years,
hyaluronic
acid
(HA)
has
attracted
increasing
attention
as
a
promising
biomaterial
for
the
development
of
drug
delivery
systems.
Due
to
its
unique
properties,
such
high
biocompatibility,
low
toxicity,
and
modifiability,
HA
is
becoming
basis
creation
targeted
systems,
especially
in
field
oncology.
Receptors
overexpressed
subpopulations
cancer
cells,
one
them,
CD44,
recognized
molecular
marker
stem
cells.
This
review
examines
role
receptors
health
tumors
analyzes
existing
HA-based
systems
their
use
various
types
cancer.
The
new
will
bring
opportunities
challenges
anti-cancer
therapy.
Language: Английский
New N-Alkylketonetetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives exhibits antitumor effect by HA-CD44 interaction inhibition in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer
Meriem Chayah,
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José M. Espejo-Román,
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Laura Erviti-Marticorena
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et al.
Bioorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
156, P. 108212 - 108212
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Language: Английский
Role of MLIP in burn-induced sepsis and insights into sepsis-associated cancer progression
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Introduction
Burn-induced
sepsis
is
a
critical
clinical
challenge
marked
by
systemic
inflammation,
immune
dysregulation,
and
high
mortality.
Macrophage-driven
inflammatory
pathways
are
central
to
pathogenesis,
while
cell
metabolic
reprogramming
plays
key
role
in
both
cancer
progression.
Methods
Bioinformatics
analyses
using
GEO,
TCGA,
GTEx
datasets
identified
MLIP-modulated
genes
linked
responses
prognosis.
In
vitro
,
LPS-stimulated
HUVEC
cells
were
used
study
MLIP’s
effects
on
inflammation
macrophage
function
through
viability,
ROS
levels,
cytokine
expression,
qRT-PCR,
immunofluorescence
assays.
Results
associated
with
immune-related
cancer.
Epigenetic
analysis
showed
MLIP
expression
regulated
promoter
methylation
chromatin
accessibility.
Prognostic
revealed
impact
survival
outcomes
across
types.
reduced
oxidative
stress,
hyperactivation.
Conclusions
regulates
immune-metabolic
dynamics
burn-induced
sepsis,
influencing
activity
stress.
Its
suggests
as
potential
therapeutic
target
linking
modulation
Further
research
evasion
tumor
metabolism
may
inform
novel
strategies.
Language: Английский
CD44 variant exons induce chemoresistance by modulating cell death pathways
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: March 6, 2025
Cancer
chemoresistance
presents
a
challenge
in
oncology,
often
leading
to
treatment
failure
and
disease
progression.
CD44,
multifunctional
cell
surface
glycoprotein,
has
garnered
attention
for
its
involvement
various
aspects
of
cancer
biology.
Through
alternative
splicing,
CD44
can
form
isoforms
with
the
inclusion
only
standard
exons,
typical
normal
tissue,
or
addition
variant
frequently
expressed
tissue
associated
chemoresistance.
The
functions
involved
regulation
signaling
pathways
are
being
actively
studied,
significance
specific
exons
modulating
death
pathways,
central
response
cells
chemotherapy,
begins
become
apparent.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
association
exons/total
clinical
outcomes
patients
undergoing
chemotherapy.
role
v6,
v9
others
significant
effect
on
patient
chemotherapy
by
means
key
cellular
such
as
apoptosis,
ferroptosis
autophagy
modulation
is
further
identified,
their
impact
drug
resistance
highlighted.
An
overview
trials
aimed
at
targeting
exon-containing
provided,
possible
directions
development
CD44-targeted
therapeutic
strategies
discussed.
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Identification of SURF4 and RALGAPA1 as promising therapeutic targets in glioblastoma and pan-cancer through integrative multi-omics, CRISPR-Cas9 screening and prognostic meta-analysis
Cancer Immunology Immunotherapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
74(6)
Published: April 18, 2025
Glioblastoma
(GBM)
is
the
most
aggressive
and
malignant
type
of
primary
brain
tumor,
with
a
median
survival
time
less
than
two
years
uniformly
poor
prognosis,
despite
multimodal
therapeutic
approaches,
which
highlights
an
urgent
need
for
novel
targets.
In
this
study,
by
integrative
multi-omics
analysis
from
CPTAC
database,
DepMap
database
seven
independent
GBM
cohorts,
four
hub
genes
(CD44,
SURF4,
IGSF3
RALGAPA1)
were
identified
as
essential
regulated
cancer
driver
robust
prognostic
value.
data
public
in-house
cohorts
validated
that
CD44
SURF4
might
be
synthetic
lethal
partners
loss-of-function
tumor
suppressor
genes.
Analysis
immune-related
pathway
activity
revealed
complex
regulation
relationships
in
microenvironment
(TME).
Further
investigation
on
activity,
immune
therapy
response
drug
sensitivity
proposed
emerged
promising
target
GBM,
even
pan-cancer.
Pan-cancer
exploration
suggested
RALGAPA1
may
gene.
By
screening
first-generation
second-generation
(CCDC106,
GAL3ST1,
GDI2
HSF1)
considered
targets
after
mutation
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CD44 Variant Expression in Follicular Cell-Derived Thyroid Cancers: Implications for Overcoming Multidrug Resistance
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(9), P. 1899 - 1899
Published: April 24, 2025
Thyroid
cancer
(TC)
is
a
significant
global
health
issue
that
exhibits
notable
heterogeneity
in
incidence
and
outcomes.
In
low-resource
settings
such
as
Africa,
delayed
diagnosis
limited
healthcare
access
exacerbate
mortality
rates.
Among
follicular
cell-derived
thyroid
cancers—including
papillary
(PTC),
(FTC),
anaplastic
(ATC),
poorly
differentiated
(PDTC)
subtypes—the
role
of
CD44
variants
has
emerged
critical
factor
influencing
tumor
progression
multidrug
resistance
(MDR).
CD44,
transmembrane
glycoprotein,
its
splice
(CD44v)
mediate
cell
adhesion,
migration,
survival,
contributing
to
stem
(CSC)
maintenance
therapy
resistance.
Differential
expression
patterns
isoforms
across
TC
subtypes
have
shown
diagnostic,
prognostic,
therapeutic
implications.
Specifically,
CD44v6
PTC
been
correlated
with
metastasis
aggressive
behavior,
while
FTC,
aids
distinguishing
malignant
from
benign
lesions.
Furthermore,
contributes
MDR
through
enhanced
drug
efflux
via
ABC
transporters,
apoptosis
evasion,
CSC
the
Wnt/β-catenin
PI3K/Akt
pathways.
Targeted
therapies
against
monoclonal
antibodies,
hyaluronic
acid-based
nanocarriers,
gene-editing
technologies
hold
promise
overcoming
MDR.
However,
despite
mounting
evidence
supporting
CD44-targeted
strategies
various
cancers,
research
on
this
potential
remains
limited.
This
review
synthesizes
existing
knowledge
variant
cancers
highlights
mitigate
MDR,
particularly
high-burden
regions,
thereby
improving
patient
outcomes
survival.
Language: Английский
Hyaluronic Acid Conjugated Geraniol for Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy
Han Yu,
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Lingling Jiang,
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Yindu Bai
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et al.
Natural Product Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(5)
Published: May 1, 2025
Objectives:
Geraniol,
a
natural
compound
found
in
various
essential
oils
and
plant
extracts,
has
shown
promising
anti-cancer
effects
on
multiple
types
of
cancer.
This
study
aimed
to
examine
the
properties
hyaluronic
acid
(HA)-conjugated
geraniol
(HA-geraniol)
specifically
breast
cancer
cells.
Methods:
investigated
HA-geraniol
both
murine
4T1
human
MDA-MB-231
cell
lines.
Mitochondrial
membrane
potential
loss,
apoptosis-inducing
ability,
cycle
arrest
were
evaluated
using
flow
cytometry.
Additionally,
tandem
mass
tag
(TMT)-based
proteomics
analysis
was
conducted
identify
differentially
expressed
proteins
cells
following
treatment
with
HA-geraniol.
An
vivo
efficacy
carried
out
4T1-bearing
BALB/c
mouse
xenograft
model
assess
therapeutic
impact
compared
naked
drug.
Results:
The
vitro
experiments
demonstrated
that
exhibited
superior
It
induce
mitochondrial
apoptosis,
Proteomic
revealed
may
mediate
death
by
up-regulating
ATF3
activating
complement
coagulation
cascade
pathways.
Furthermore,
indicated
effectively
suppressed
tumor
growth
metastasis
model,
showcasing
its
as
agent
for
therapy.
Conclusion:
findings
from
this
suggest
holds
great
promise
an
efficient
therapy,
demonstrating
significant
.
Language: Английский
Development of Dual-Targeted Mixed Micelles Loaded with Celastrol and Evaluation on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Therapy
Siying Huang,
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Simeng Xiao,
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Xuehao Li
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et al.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(9), P. 1174 - 1174
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Considering
that
the
precise
delivery
of
Celastrol
(Cst)
into
mitochondria
to
induce
mitochondrial
dysfunction
may
be
a
potential
approach
improve
therapeutic
outcomes
Cst
on
TNBC,
novel
tumor
dual-targeted
mixed-micelle
nano-system
was
fabricated
via
self-synthesized
triphenylphosphonium-modified
cholesterol
(TPP-Chol)
and
hyaluronic
acid
(HA)-modified
(HA-Chol).
The
Cst-loaded
mixed
micelles
(Cst@HA/TPP-M)
exhibited
characteristics
small
particle
size,
negative
surface
potential,
high
drug
loading
up
22.8%,
sustained
release
behavior.
Compared
assembled
only
by
TPP-Chol
(Cst@TPP-M),
Cst@HA/TPP-M
decreased
hemolysis
rate
upgraded
in
vivo
stability
safety.
In
addition,
series
cell
experiments
using
triple-negative
breast
cancer
line
MDA-MB-231
as
model
proved
effectively
increased
cellular
uptake
through
CD44-receptors-mediated
endocytosis,
amount
three
times
free
group.
confocal
results
demonstrated
successful
endo-lysosomal
escape
effective
transport
triggered
charge
converse
after
HA
degradation
endo-lysosomes.
group,
significantly
elevated
ROS
levels,
reduced
membrane
promoted
apoptosis,
showing
better
induction
effect
dysfunction.
imaging
antitumor
based
MDA-MB-231-tumor-bearing
nude
mice
showed
facilitated
enrichment
at
site,
attenuated
systemic
distribution,
polished
efficacy
compared
with
Cst.
general,
target
system,
co-constructed
HA-Chol
might
provide
promising
strategy
ameliorate
TNBC.
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Platycodin D ameliorates polycystic ovary syndrome-induced ovarian damage by upregulating CD44 to attenuate ferroptosis
Rui Ji,
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Shujun Wang,
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Xin Chen
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et al.
Free Radical Biology and Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
224, P. 707 - 722
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
Language: Английский
Subverting Attachment to Prevent Attacking: Alteration of Effector Immune Cell Migration and Adhesion as a Key Mechanism of Tumor Immune Evasion
Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 860 - 860
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Cell
adhesion
regulates
specific
migratory
patterns,
location,
communication
with
other
cells,
physical
interactions
the
extracellular
matrix,
and
establishment
of
effector
programs.
Proper
immune
control
cancer
strongly
depends
on
all
these
events
occurring
in
a
highly
accurate
spatiotemporal
sequence.
In
response
to
cancer-associated
inflammatory
signals,
cells
navigating
bloodstream
shift
from
their
patrolling
exploratory
migration
mode
establish
adhesive
vascular
endothelial
cells.
This
interaction
enables
them
extravasate
through
blood
vessel
walls
access
site.
Further
within
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
are
crucial
for
coordinating
distribution
situ
mounting
an
effective
anti-tumor
response.
this
review,
we
examine
how
alterations
cues
context
favor
escape
by
affecting
cell
infiltration
trafficking
TME.
We
discuss
mechanisms
which
tumors
directly
modulate
patterns
affect
immunity
evasion.
also
explore
indirect
that
involve
modifications
TME
characteristics,
such
as
vascularization,
immunogenicity,
structural
topography.
Finally,
highlight
significance
aspects
designing
more
drug
treatments
cellular
immunotherapies.
Language: Английский