Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 1130 - 1130
Published: April 8, 2023
The
immune
system
and
autophagy
share
a
functional
relationship.
Both
innate
adaptive
responses
involve
and,
depending
on
the
disease’s
origin
pathophysiology,
it
may
have
detrimental
or
positive
role
autoimmune
disorders.
As
“double-edged
sword”
in
tumors,
can
either
facilitate
impede
tumor
growth.
regulatory
network
that
influences
progression
treatment
resistance
is
dependent
cell
tissue
types
stages.
connection
between
autoimmunity
carcinogenesis
has
not
been
sufficiently
explored
past
studies.
crucial
mechanism
two
phenomena,
play
substantial
role,
though
specifics
remain
unclear.
Several
modifiers
demonstrated
beneficial
effects
models
of
disease,
emphasizing
their
therapeutic
potential
as
treatments
for
function
microenvironment
cells
subject
intensive
study.
objective
this
review
to
investigate
simultaneous
genesis
malignancy,
shedding
light
both
sides
issue.
We
believe
our
work
will
assist
organization
current
understanding
field
promote
additional
research
urgent
topic.
iScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(6), P. 109979 - 109979
Published: May 15, 2024
This
review
explores
the
hallmarks
of
cancer
resistance,
including
drug
efflux
mediated
by
ATP-binding
cassette
(ABC)
transporters,
metabolic
reprogramming
characterized
Warburg
effect,
and
dynamic
interplay
between
cells
mitochondria.
The
role
stem
(CSCs)
in
treatment
resistance
regulatory
influence
non-coding
RNAs,
such
as
long
RNAs
(lncRNAs),
microRNAs
(miRNAs),
circular
(circRNAs),
are
studied.
chapter
emphasizes
future
directions,
encompassing
advancements
immunotherapy,
strategies
to
counter
adaptive
integration
artificial
intelligence
for
predictive
modeling,
identification
biomarkers
personalized
treatment.
comprehensive
exploration
these
provides
a
foundation
innovative
therapeutic
approaches,
aiming
navigate
complex
landscape
enhance
patient
outcomes.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(17), P. 3994 - 3994
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Drug
resistance
remains
a
critical
barrier
in
cancer
therapy,
diminishing
the
effectiveness
of
chemotherapeutic,
targeted,
and
immunotherapeutic
agents.
Overexpression
proteins
such
as
B-cell
lymphoma
2
(Bcl-2),
inhibitor
apoptosis
(IAPs),
protein
kinase
B
(Akt),
P-glycoprotein
(P-gp)
various
cancers
leads
to
by
inhibiting
apoptosis,
enhancing
cell
survival,
expelling
drugs.
Although
several
inhibitors
targeting
these
have
been
developed,
their
clinical
use
is
often
hampered
systemic
toxicity,
poor
bioavailability,
development.
Nanoparticle-based
drug
delivery
systems
present
promising
solution
improving
solubility,
stability,
targeted
delivery.
These
leverage
Enhanced
Permeation
Retention
(EPR)
effect
accumulate
tumor
tissues,
reducing
off-target
toxicity
increasing
therapeutic
efficacy.
Co-encapsulation
strategies
involving
anticancer
drugs
within
nanoparticles
shown
potential
achieving
coordinated
pharmacokinetic
pharmacodynamic
profiles.
This
review
discusses
mechanisms
resistance,
limitations
current
inhibitors,
advantages
nanoparticle
overcoming
challenges.
By
advancing
technologies,
we
can
enhance
treatment
outcomes
move
towards
more
effective
therapies.
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
Abstract
Background
Targetable
molecular
drivers
of
gastric
cancer
(GC)
metastasis
remain
largely
unidentified,
leading
to
limited
targeted
therapy
options
for
advanced
GC.
We
aimed
identify
and
devise
corresponding
therapeutic
strategies.
Methods
performed
an
unbiased
in
vivo
genome-wide
CRISPR/Cas9
knockout
(KO)
screening
peritoneal
dissemination
using
genetically
engineered
GC
mouse
models.
Candidate
genes
were
validated
through
transplantation
assays
KO
cells.
analyzed
target
expression
patterns
clinical
samples
immunohistochemistry.
The
functional
contributions
studied
knockdown,
KO,
overexpression
approaches
tumorsphere
organoid
assays.
Small
chemical
inhibitors
against
Bcl-2
members
YAP
tested
vitro
.
Results
identified
Nf2
Rasa1
as
metastasis-suppressing
the
screening.
Clinically,
RASA1
mutations
along
with
low
NF2
define
a
distinct
subtype
metastatic
exhibiting
aggressive
traits.
deficiency
increased
formation
by
synergistically
amplifying
Wnt
signaling
stem
cells
(CSCs).
enhanced
Bcl-2-mediated
signaling,
conferring
resistance
inhibition
CSCs.
This
was
counteracted
via
synthetic
lethality
achieved
simultaneous
Bcl-2.
amplified
pathway
Bcl-xL,
contributing
stemness.
mutation
created
vulnerability
Bcl-xL
inhibition,
but
additional
deletion
conferred
due
activation.
combined
suppressed
stemness
co-deficiency.
Conclusion
Our
research
unveils
intricate
interplay
between
family
members,
which
can
lead
lethality,
offering
potential
strategy
overcome
drug
resistance.
Importantly,
our
findings
support
personalized
medicine
approach
where
targeting
Bcl-2,
tailored
status,
could
effectively
manage
Animal Models and Experimental Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(3), P. 245 - 254
Published: June 1, 2023
New
therapeutic
targets
are
needed
to
improve
the
outcomes
for
gastric
cancer
(GC)
patients
with
advanced
disease.
Evasion
of
programmed
cell
death
(apoptosis)
is
a
hallmark
cells
and
direct
induction
apoptosis
by
targeting
pro-survival
BCL2
family
proteins
represents
promising
strategy
treatment.
Therefore,
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
underpinning
survival
could
provide
basis
potential
interventions.Here
we
explored
role
BCL2L1
encoded
anti-apoptotic
BCL-XL
in
GC.
Using
Droplet
Digital
PCR
(ddPCR)
technology
investigate
DNA
amplification
GC
samples
lines,
sensitivity
lines
selective
inhibitors
A1155463
A1331852,
pan-inhibitor
ABT-263,
VHL-based
PROTAC-BCL-XL
was
analyzed
using
(CellTiter-Glo)
CTG
assay
vitro.
Western
Blot
(WB)
used
detect
protein
expression
members
manner
which
kills
cells.
Co-immunoprecipitation
(Co-IP)
mechanism
A1331852
ABT-263
lines.
DDPCR,
WB,
real-time
(RTPCR)
were
correlation
between
DNA,
RNA,
levels,
drug
activity.The
functional
showed
that
subset
relies
on
survival.
In
more
sensitive
than
pan
inhibitor
indicating
not
an
optimal
BCL-XL.
DT2216
appears
be
active
induces
time-
dose-dependent
through
proteasome
pathway.
Statistical
analysis
level
predicts
response
therapy
gene
CNVs
do
reliably
predict
expression.We
identified
as
target
cases
high
levels
expression.
Functionally,
demonstrated
both
PROTAC
can
potently
kill
reliant
However,
found
copy
number
variations
(CNVs)
cannot
expression,
but
serves
useful
biomarker
predicting
BCL-XL-targeting
compounds.
Taken
together,
our
study
pinpointed
druggable
specific
subsets
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(8), P. 4208 - 4208
Published: April 10, 2024
Lung
cancer
has
become
a
major
public
health
concern,
standing
as
the
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
deaths
worldwide.
Among
its
subtypes,
small-cell
lung
(SCLC)
is
characterized
by
aggressive
and
rapid
growth,
poor
differentiation,
neuroendocrine
features.
Typically,
SCLC
diagnosed
at
an
advanced
stage
(extensive
disease,
ED-SCLC),
with
distant
metastases,
strongly
associated
tobacco
smoking
prognosis.
Recent
clinical
trials,
such
CASPIAN
IMpower133,
have
demonstrated
promising
outcomes
incorporation
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
in
first-line
chemotherapy,
to
prolonged
progression-free
survival
overall
patients
ED-SCLC
compared
standard
chemotherapy.
Other
studies
emphasized
potential
for
future
development
molecularly
targeted
therapies
patients,
including
IGF-1R,
DLL3,
BCL-2,
MYC,
or
PARP.
The
molecular
subdivision
based
on
transcriptomic
immunohistochemical
analyses
represents
significant
advancement
both
diagnostic
approaches
patients.
Specific
pathways
are
activated
within
distinct
transcriptome
subtypes
SCLC,
offering
personalized
treatment
strategies,
immunotherapies.
Such
tailored
hold
promise
significantly
improving
Cancer Treatment Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
129, P. 102773 - 102773
Published: June 1, 2024
Combinations
of
surgery,
radiotherapy
and
chemotherapy
can
eradicate
tumors
in
patients
with
locally
advanced
squamous
cell
carcinoma
the
head
neck
(LA
SCCHN),
but
a
significant
proportion
progress,
recur,
or
do
not
respond
to
therapy
due
treatment
resistance.
The
prognosis
for
these
is
poor,
thus
new
approaches
are
needed
improve
outcomes.
Key
resistance
mechanisms
chemoradiotherapy
(CRT)
LA
SCCHN
alterations
pathways
that
mediate
apoptosis,
form
programmed
death.
Targeting
dysregulation
apoptotic
represents
rational
therapeutic
strategy
many
types
cancer,
number
proteins,
including
pro-survival
B-cell
lymphoma
2
family
inhibitors
apoptosis
proteins
(IAPs),
having
been
identified
as
druggable
targets.
This
review
discusses
by
which
occurs
under
physiological
conditions,
how
this
process
abnormally
restrained
tumor
cells,
strategies
aimed
at
re-enabling
also
considered.
In
particular,
development
of,
future
opportunities
for,
IAP
discussed,
light
recent
encouraging
proof-of-concept
clinical
trial
data.