Cancer Cell International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Dec. 22, 2024
Chronic
alcohol
consumption
and
tobacco
usage
are
major
risk
factors
for
esophageal
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(ESCC).
Excessive
lead
to
oxidative
stress
the
generation
of
reactive
carbonyl
species
(RCS)
which
induce
DNA
damage
apoptosis.
This
phenomenon
contributes
carcinogenesis
in
various
organs
including
ESCC.
However,
it
also
raises
an
important
question
on
how
ESCC
cells
evade
RCS-induced
apoptosis
grow
rapidly
under
these
conditions.
Therefore,
we
hypothesize
that
some
enzymes
produced
by
capable
catabolizing
RCS,
preventing
neoplastic
from
undergoing
apoptosis,
potentially
contributing
progression.
To
identify
significant
gene
clusters
involved
metabolism
RCS
ESCC,
used
Agilent
SurePrint
G3
Human
V2
GE
8
×
60
K
microarray
kit
analyze
differentially
expressed
genes
between
nine
paired
tissues
adjacent
normal
taken
areas
distant
tumor
site.
Bioinformatics
analysis
using
ontology
(GO)
was
performed
categorize
genes.
validate
findings,
immunohistochemical
staining
specimens
169
surgically
resected
patients
then
correlated
with
treatment
outcomes.
Furthermore,
identified
signaling
pathway
its
biological
effects
were
investigated
lines
vitro
4-nitroquinoline
1-oxide
(4-NQO)-induced-ESCC
murine
model
vivo.
Interestingly,
found
one
significantly
altered
57
GO
molecular
function
domain
terms
(GO:0004033
aldo-keto
reductase
activity;
P
=
0.021)
tumors
tissue
associated
metabolism.
Among
within
this
domain,
AKR1B10
(aldo-keto
family
1
member
B10;
0.006)
as
most
gene.
Immunohistochemical
revealed
expression
higher
than
epithelium.
In
addition,
independently
a
poorer
prognosis
patients.
Enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay
results
further
demonstrated
blood
concentrations
72
24
healthy
controls.
experiments
inhibiting
endogenous
enhanced
cytotoxicity
4-hydroxy
trans-2-nonenal,
type
RCS.
4-NQO-induced-ESCC
model,
oleanolic
acid,
inhibitor,
reduced
incidence
tumors.
Our
findings
suggested
is
independent
adverse
prognosticator
could
prevent
promote
be
potential
therapeutic
strategy
BMC Research Notes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
The
prevalence
of
nonalcoholic
fatty
liver
disease
(NAFLD)
is
increasing,
presenting
a
treatment
challenge
due
to
limited
options.
Endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
stress
and
associated
lipid
metabolism
disorders
are
main
causes
NAFLD,
making
it
important
inhibit
ER
for
effective
treatment.
Fagopyrum
dibotrys
has
hypolipidemic,
anti-inflammatory
hepatoprotective
properties,
showing
promise
in
treating
NAFLD.
However,
its
effects
on
NAFLD
remain
unclear.
This
study
used
high-fat
diet
(HFD)
establish
mouse
models
supplemented
with
extract
(FDE)
evaluate
therapeutic
effect
underlying
mechanisms.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Introduction
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
role
of
m6A
regulatory
factor
METTL3
in
LUAD.
Methods
By
examining
expression
LUAD
and
conducting
cellular
functional
experiments,
biological
functions
were
discussed.
mRNA-seq
MeRIP-qPCR
used
identify
downstream
target
genes
pathways.
Results
The
level
is
lower
than
that
control
group.
downregulation
promoted
proliferation,
migration,
invasion
cells,
while
overexpression
results
opposite
effects.
Furthermore,
we
found
FGF2
was
negatively
regulated
by
METTL3.
Inhibiting
reversed
tumor-promoting
effects
caused
cells.
Silencing
enhanced
stability
mRNA.
resulted
reduced
activity
PI3K/AKT/mTOR
signaling
pathway
knockdown
Discussion
In
summary,
our
findings
unveil
an
intricate
network
involving
METTL3/FGF2/PI3K/AKT/mTOR
provide
valuable
insights
into
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
tumor
progression,
thus
holding
significant
implications
for
targeted
therapy
advancing
research.
Cancer Cell International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Dec. 22, 2024
Chronic
alcohol
consumption
and
tobacco
usage
are
major
risk
factors
for
esophageal
squamous
cell
carcinoma
(ESCC).
Excessive
lead
to
oxidative
stress
the
generation
of
reactive
carbonyl
species
(RCS)
which
induce
DNA
damage
apoptosis.
This
phenomenon
contributes
carcinogenesis
in
various
organs
including
ESCC.
However,
it
also
raises
an
important
question
on
how
ESCC
cells
evade
RCS-induced
apoptosis
grow
rapidly
under
these
conditions.
Therefore,
we
hypothesize
that
some
enzymes
produced
by
capable
catabolizing
RCS,
preventing
neoplastic
from
undergoing
apoptosis,
potentially
contributing
progression.
To
identify
significant
gene
clusters
involved
metabolism
RCS
ESCC,
used
Agilent
SurePrint
G3
Human
V2
GE
8
×
60
K
microarray
kit
analyze
differentially
expressed
genes
between
nine
paired
tissues
adjacent
normal
taken
areas
distant
tumor
site.
Bioinformatics
analysis
using
ontology
(GO)
was
performed
categorize
genes.
validate
findings,
immunohistochemical
staining
specimens
169
surgically
resected
patients
then
correlated
with
treatment
outcomes.
Furthermore,
identified
signaling
pathway
its
biological
effects
were
investigated
lines
vitro
4-nitroquinoline
1-oxide
(4-NQO)-induced-ESCC
murine
model
vivo.
Interestingly,
found
one
significantly
altered
57
GO
molecular
function
domain
terms
(GO:0004033
aldo-keto
reductase
activity;
P
=
0.021)
tumors
tissue
associated
metabolism.
Among
within
this
domain,
AKR1B10
(aldo-keto
family
1
member
B10;
0.006)
as
most
gene.
Immunohistochemical
revealed
expression
higher
than
epithelium.
In
addition,
independently
a
poorer
prognosis
patients.
Enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay
results
further
demonstrated
blood
concentrations
72
24
healthy
controls.
experiments
inhibiting
endogenous
enhanced
cytotoxicity
4-hydroxy
trans-2-nonenal,
type
RCS.
4-NQO-induced-ESCC
model,
oleanolic
acid,
inhibitor,
reduced
incidence
tumors.
Our
findings
suggested
is
independent
adverse
prognosticator
could
prevent
promote
be
potential
therapeutic
strategy