Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
Abstract
Cancer
stem
cells
play
crucial
roles
in
the
development
of
cancer
chemoresistance.
L-Theanine,
a
nonproteinogenic
amino
acid
derived
from
green
tea,
is
gaining
more
and
attentions
reversing
drug
resistance.
However,
its
lung
chemoresistance
still
unknown.
To
investigate
effects
L-Theanine
on
explore
underlying
mechanism
cancer,
we
performed
panel
experiments
vitro
combined
with
RNA-seq
analysis
demonstrated
improved
to
cisplatin
(cis-diamminedichloroplatinum;
DDP)
inhibited
stemness
DDP-resistant
but
not
non-resistant
STAT3/NOTCH1
signaling
was
potential
dominant
process
involved
improving
cancer.
Mechanistically,
impedes
migration
activation
via
regulating
expression
STAT3/NOTCH1/BMAL1
signaling-induced
markers,
reducing
proliferation
as
well
inhibiting
resistance-related
genes
cells.
In
addition,
combination
Stat3
blockade
synergistically
summary,
chemoresistant
through
signaling,
finally
The
finding
might
provide
research
evidence
for
therapeutic
options
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: May 27, 2024
Notch
signaling,
renowned
for
its
role
in
regulating
cell
fate,
organ
development,
and
tissue
homeostasis
across
metazoans,
is
highly
conserved
throughout
evolution.
The
receptor
ligands
are
transmembrane
proteins
containing
epidermal
growth
factor-like
repeat
sequences,
typically
necessitating
receptor-ligand
interaction
to
initiate
classical
signaling
transduction.
Accumulating
evidence
indicates
that
the
pathway
serves
as
both
an
oncogenic
factor
a
tumor
suppressor
various
cancer
types.
Dysregulation
of
this
promotes
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
angiogenesis
malignancies,
closely
linked
proliferation,
invasion,
metastasis.
Furthermore,
contributes
maintaining
stem-like
properties
cells,
thereby
enhancing
invasiveness.
regulatory
metabolic
reprogramming
microenvironment
suggests
pivotal
involvement
balancing
suppressive
effects.
Moreover,
implicated
conferring
chemoresistance
cells.
Therefore,
comprehensive
understanding
these
biological
processes
crucial
developing
innovative
therapeutic
strategies
targeting
signaling.
This
review
focuses
on
research
progress
cancers,
providing
in-depth
insights
into
potential
mechanisms
regulation
occurrence
progression
cancer.
Additionally,
summarizes
pharmaceutical
clinical
trials
therapy,
aiming
offer
new
human
malignancies.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 244 - 244
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Recent
advances
in
oncological
research
have
highlighted
the
potential
of
naturally
derived
compounds
cancer
prevention
and
treatment.
Notably,
sulforaphane
(SFN),
an
isothiocyanate
from
cruciferous
vegetables
including
broccoli
cabbage,
has
exhibited
potent
chemosensitizing
capabilities
across
diverse
types
bone,
brain,
breast,
lung,
skin,
etc.
Chemosensitization
refers
to
enhancement
cell
sensitivity
chemotherapy
agents,
counteracting
chemoresistance
often
developed
by
tumor
cells.
Mechanistically,
SFN
orchestrates
this
sensitization
modulating
array
cellular
signaling
pathways
(e.g.,
Akt/mTOR,
NF-κB,
Wnt/β-catenin),
regulating
expression
activity
pivotal
genes,
proteins,
enzymes
p53,
p21,
survivin,
Bcl-2,
caspases).
When
combined
with
conventional
chemotherapeutic
synergistically
inhibits
proliferation,
invasion,
migration,
metastasis
while
potentiating
drug-induced
apoptosis.
This
positions
as
a
adjunct
therapy
augment
efficacy
standard
treatments.
Ongoing
preclinical
clinical
investigations
aim
further
delineate
therapeutic
oncology.
review
illuminates
multifaceted
role
phytochemical,
emphasizing
its
enhance
anti-cancer
suggesting
prospective
contributions
chemosensitization
management.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 186 - 186
Published: Jan. 13, 2024
Cancer
is
a
severe
disease
that,
in
2022,
caused
more
than
9.89
million
deaths
worldwide.
One
worrisome
type
of
cancer
bone
cancer,
such
as
osteosarcoma
and
Ewing
tumors,
which
occur
frequently
infants.
This
study
shows
an
active
interest
the
use
graphene
oxide
its
derivatives
therapy
against
cancer.
We
present
systematic
review
analyzing
current
state
art
related
to
GO
treating
osteosarcoma,
through
evaluating
existing
literature.
In
this
sense,
studies
focused
on
GO-based
nanomaterials
for
potential
applications
were
reviewed,
has
revealed
that
there
excellent
trend
toward
nanomaterials,
based
their
thermal
anti-cancer
activities,
treatment
various
therapeutic
approaches.
However,
research
needed
develop
highly
efficient
localized
therapies.
It
suggested,
therefore,
photodynamic
therapy,
photothermal
nanocarriers
should
be
considered
non-invasive,
specific,
alternatives
osteosarcoma.
These
options
promising
approaches
enhance
effectiveness
while
also
seeking
reduce
side
effects
minimize
damage
surrounding
healthy
tissues.
The
bibliometric
analysis
photochemical
treatments
reduced
from
January
2004
December
2022
extracted
948
documents
with
search
strategy,
mainly
papers,
conference
demonstrating
high-impact
field
supported
by
need
selective
central
countries
leading
are
United
States,
Iran,
Italy,
Germany,
China,
South
Korea,
Australia,
strong
collaborations
At
same
time,
most-cited
papers
published
journals
impact
factors
6.0
(2021),
290
citations.
Additionally,
most
topic
high
factor
journals,
according
performed,
field.
IUBMB Life,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
76(11), P. 883 - 921
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Cancer
drug
resistance
poses
a
significant
obstacle
to
successful
chemotherapy,
primarily
driven
by
the
activity
of
ATP-binding
cassette
(ABC)
transporters,
which
actively
efflux
chemotherapeutic
agents
from
cancer
cells,
reducing
their
intracellular
concentrations
and
therapeutic
efficacy.
Recent
studies
have
highlighted
pivotal
role
long
noncoding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
in
regulating
this
resistance,
positioning
them
as
crucial
modulators
ABC
transporter
function.
lncRNAs,
once
considered
transcriptional
noise,
are
now
recognized
for
complex
regulatory
capabilities
at
various
cellular
levels,
including
chromatin
modification,
transcription,
post-transcriptional
processing.
This
review
synthesizes
current
research
demonstrating
how
lncRNAs
influence
modulating
expression
transporters.
can
act
molecular
sponges,
sequestering
microRNAs
that
would
otherwise
downregulate
genes.
Additionally,
they
alter
epigenetic
landscape
these
genes,
affecting
activity.
Mechanistic
insights
reveal
contribute
thereby
altering
drugs
promoting
resistance.
Understanding
interactions
provides
new
perspective
on
basis
chemoresistance,
emphasizing
network
knowledge
not
only
deepens
our
understanding
biological
mechanisms
underlying
but
also
suggests
novel
strategies.
In
conclusion,
intricate
interplay
between
transporters
is
developing
innovative
solutions
combat
underscoring
importance
continued
field.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 263 - 263
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
Caesalpinia
sappan
L.
has
exhibited
various
pharmacological
effects,
yet
its
anticancer
activities
against
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
and
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
This
study
investigated
the
properties
of
an
ethanol
extract
C.
(CSE)
CRC
cells,
focusing
on
identification
bioactive
compounds
their
action.
A
network
pharmacology
analysis
was
conducted
to
identify
potential
targets
CSE,
using
LC-MS
for
compound
identification.
The
effects
CSE
were
then
validated
through
in
vitro
vivo
models
CRC.
approach
identified
87
overlapping
genes
between
CRC-related
genes,
with
protein–protein
interaction
highlighting
33
key
target
genes.
inhibited
cell
proliferation
human
lines,
including
HCT
116,
KM12SM,
HT-29,
COLO
205,
induced
apoptosis
via
caspase
3/7
activation.
Western
blot
analyses
confirmed
modulation
critical
signaling
pathways,
STAT3,
AKT,
mitogen-activated
protein
kinases.
Furthermore,
significantly
suppressed
tumor
growth
MC38
CRC-bearing
mice.
These
findings
suggest
that
possesses
substantial
as
a
natural
agent
treatment,
need
further
exploration
therapeutic
development.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: March 19, 2025
Background
Characterized
by
a
poor
prognosis
and
survivability,
head
neck
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(HNSCC)
is
an
aggressive
neoplastic
condition
with
propensity
for
recurrence
where
the
development
of
chemoresistance
adversely
affects
prognostic
outcome.
Recently,
it
was
shown
that
circular
RNAs
(circRNAs)
augment
cellular
survivability
malignant
cells.
Hence,
biomarkers
early
detection
in
these
patients
can
significantly
aid
preventing
Objective
The
present
study
aimed
to
systematically
identify
circRNAs
play
vital
role
HNSCC
understand
their
mechanisms
action
chemoresistance.
Methods
protocol
prospectively
registered
on
PROSPERO
no.
CRD42024532291.
A
six-stage
methodological
PRISMA
recommendations
were
followed
review.
Results
Discussion
13
studies
identified
which
yielded
have
been
investigated
HNSCC.
Of
these,
11
reported
be
upregulated
while
only
2
found
downregulated.
Moreover,
we
modulate
autophagy
(circPARD3,
circPKD2,
circAP1M2
circPGAM1),
apoptosis
(circ-ILF2,
circANKS1B,
circTPST2,
circPUM1
circ_0001971),
drug
efflux
has_circ_0005033
circTPST2),
EMT
(circANKS1B,
circCRIM1,
tumor
microenvironment
(circ-ILF2.
circ-ILF2,
circCRIM1
DNA
damage
(circTPST2)
potential
(hsa_circ_0000190
hg19_
circ_0005033).
Conclusion
may
serve
as
well
response
chemotherapy
Systematic
Review
Registration
,
identifier
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(7), P. 2986 - 2986
Published: March 25, 2025
The
apelinergic
system
exerts
multiple
biological
activities
in
human
pathologies,
including
cancer.
Overactivation
of
apelin/APJ,
which
has
been
detected
many
malignant
tumors,
and
the
strong
correlation
with
progression-free
overall
survival,
suggested
role
an
oncogene
for
apelin
gene.
Emerging
evidence
sheds
new
light
on
effects
cellular
functions
homeostasis
cancer
cells
supports
a
direct
this
pathway
different
hallmarks
cancer:
"sustaining
proliferative
signaling",
"resisting
cell
death",
"activating
invasion
metastasis",
"inducing/accessing
vasculature",
"reprogramming
metabolism",
"avoiding
immune
destruction"
"tumor-promoting
inflammation",
"enabling
replicative
immortality".
This
article
reviews
currently
available
literature
intracellular
processes
regulated
by
focusing
those
pathways
correlated
tumor
development
progression.
Furthermore,
association
between
activity
axis
resistance
to
oncologic
treatments
(chemotherapy,
immunotherapy,
radiation)
suggests
apelin/APJ
as
possible
target
potentiate
traditional
therapies,
well
develop
diagnostic
prognostic
applications.
issue
will
be
also
covered
review.