MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(2)
Published: April 14, 2023
Abstract
Copper
(Cu)
is
an
essential
trace
element
in
the
human
body
that
involved
formation
of
several
natural
enzymes,
such
as
superoxide
dismutase
and
cyclooxygenase.
Due
to
high
density
outer
electron
cloud
Cu,
which
allows
transfer
multiple
electrons,
Cu
often
used
catalytic
center
various
metabolic
enzymes.
However,
both
deficiency
excessive
accumulation
can
result
irreversible
damage
cells.
Therefore,
strategies
regulate
metabolism,
exhaustion
supplementation,
have
emerged
attractive
approaches
anticancer
therapy,
due
potential
damages
caused
by
metabolism
disorders.
Notably,
recent
advancements
nanotechnology
enabled
development
nanomaterials
making
this
therapy
applicable
vivo.
In
review,
we
provide
a
systematic
discussion
physical
chemical
properties
summarize
applications
metabolism‐based
antitumor
therapy.
Finally,
outline
future
directions
challenges
nano‐Cu
emphasizing
scientific
problems
technical
bottlenecks
need
be
addressed
for
successful
clinical
translation.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(7)
Published: July 24, 2023
Abstract
Ferroptosis
is
a
recently
discovered
essential
type
of
cell
death
that
mainly
characterized
by
iron
overload
and
lipid
peroxidation.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
ferroptosis
double-edged
sword
in
human
cancer.
However,
the
precise
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
their
differential
roles
tumorigenesis
are
unclear.
Therefore,
this
review,
we
summarize
briefly
present
key
pathways
ferroptosis,
paying
special
attention
to
regulation
as
well
its
dual
role
an
oncogenic
tumor
suppressor
event
various
cancers.
Moreover,
multiple
pharmacological
activators
summarized,
prospect
targeting
cancer
therapy
further
elucidated.
Antioxidants and Redox Signaling,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
39(1-3), P. 79 - 101
Published: Feb. 3, 2023
Significance:
Autophagy
is
a
self-degrading
process
that
determines
cell
fate
in
response
to
various
environmental
stresses.
In
contrast
autophagy-mediated
survival,
the
signals,
mechanisms,
and
effects
of
autophagy-dependent
death
remain
obscure.
The
discovery
ferroptosis
provides
paradigm
for
understanding
relationship
between
aberrant
degradation
pathways
excessive
lipid
peroxidation
driving
regulated
death.
Recent
Advances:
Ferroptosis
was
originally
described
as
an
autophagy-independent
iron-mediated
nonapoptotic
Current
studies
reveal
level
intracellular
autophagy
positively
correlated
with
sensitivity.
Selective
autophagic
proteins
(e.g.,
ferritin,
SLC40A1,
ARNTL,
GPX4,
CDH2)
or
organelles
droplets
mitochondria)
promotes
by
inducing
iron
overload
and/or
peroxidation.
Several
upstream
autophagosome
regulators
TMEM164),
downstream
receptors
HPCAL1),
danger
signals
DCN)
are
selectively
required
ferroptosis-related
autophagy,
but
not
starvation-induced
autophagy.
induction
effective
approach
eliminate
drug-resistant
cancer
cells.
Critical
Issues:
How
different
activate
modulate
sensitivity
fully
understood.
Identifying
direct
protein
effectors
ferroptotic
remains
challenge.
Future
Directions:
Further
molecular
mechanics
immune
consequences
critical
development
precision
antitumor
therapies.
Antioxid.
Redox
Signal.
39,
79-101.
Autophagy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(6), P. 1213 - 1246
Published: March 6, 2024
Macroautophagy/autophagy
is
a
complex
degradation
process
with
dual
role
in
cell
death
that
influenced
by
the
types
are
involved
and
stressors
they
exposed
to.
Ferroptosis
an
iron-dependent
oxidative
form
of
characterized
unrestricted
lipid
peroxidation
context
heterogeneous
plastic
mechanisms.
Recent
studies
have
shed
light
on
involvement
specific
autophagy
(e.g.
ferritinophagy,
lipophagy,
clockophagy)
initiating
or
executing
ferroptotic
through
selective
anti-injury
proteins
organelles.
Conversely,
other
forms
reticulophagy
lysophagy)
enhance
cellular
defense
against
damage.
Dysregulated
autophagy-dependent
ferroptosis
has
implications
for
diverse
range
pathological
conditions.
This
review
aims
to
present
updated
definition
ferroptosis,
discuss
influential
substrates
receptors,
outline
experimental
methods,
propose
guidelines
interpreting
results.
Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: June 6, 2024
Abstract
Ferroptosis,
an
iron-dependent
form
of
cell
death
characterized
by
uncontrolled
lipid
peroxidation,
is
governed
molecular
networks
involving
diverse
molecules
and
organelles.
Since
its
recognition
as
a
non-apoptotic
pathway
in
2012,
ferroptosis
has
emerged
crucial
mechanism
numerous
physiological
pathological
contexts,
leading
to
significant
therapeutic
advancements
across
wide
range
diseases.
This
review
summarizes
the
fundamental
mechanisms
regulatory
pathways
underlying
ferroptosis,
including
both
GPX4-dependent
-independent
antioxidant
mechanisms.
Additionally,
we
examine
involvement
various
conditions,
cancer,
neurodegenerative
diseases,
sepsis,
ischemia–reperfusion
injury,
autoimmune
disorders,
metabolic
disorders.
Specifically,
explore
role
response
chemotherapy,
radiotherapy,
immunotherapy,
nanotherapy,
targeted
therapy.
Furthermore,
discuss
pharmacological
strategies
for
modulating
potential
biomarkers
monitoring
this
process.
Lastly,
elucidate
interplay
between
other
forms
regulated
death.
Such
insights
hold
promise
advancing
our
understanding
context
human
health
disease.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(5), P. 2303 - 2303
Published: March 1, 2023
Copper
serves
as
a
vital
microelement
which
is
widely
present
in
the
biosystem,
functioning
multi-enzyme
active
site,
including
oxidative
stress,
lipid
oxidation
and
energy
metabolism,
where
reduction
characteristics
are
both
beneficial
lethal
to
cells.
Since
tumor
tissue
has
higher
demand
for
copper
more
susceptible
homeostasis,
may
modulate
cancer
cell
survival
through
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
excessive
accumulation,
proteasome
inhibition
anti-angiogenesis.
Therefore,
intracellular
attracted
great
interest
that
multifunctional
copper-based
nanomaterials
can
be
exploited
diagnostics
antitumor
therapy.
this
review
explains
potential
mechanisms
of
copper-associated
death
investigates
effectiveness
biomaterials
field
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(25)
Published: Jan. 14, 2024
Abstract
Ferroptosis
is
a
new
form
of
regulated
cell
death
featuring
iron‐dependent
lipid
peroxides
accumulation
to
kill
tumor
cells.
A
growing
body
evidence
has
shown
the
potential
ferroptosis‐based
cancer
therapy
in
eradicating
refractory
malignancies
that
are
resistant
apoptosis‐based
conventional
therapies.
In
recent
years,
studies
have
reported
number
ferroptosis
inducers
can
increase
vulnerability
cells
by
regulating
ferroptosis‐related
signaling
pathways.
Encouraged
rapid
development
ferroptosis‐driven
therapies,
interdisciplinary
fields
combine
ferroptosis,
pharmaceutical
chemistry,
and
nanotechnology
focused.
First,
prerequisites
metabolic
pathways
for
briefly
introduced.
Then,
detail
emerging
designed
boost
ferroptosis‐induced
therapy,
including
metal
complexes,
metal‐based
nanoparticles,
metal‐free
nanoparticles
summarized.
Subsequently,
application
synergistic
strategies
with
apoptosis
other
emphasis
on
use
both
cuproptosis
induce
redox
dysregulation
intracellular
bimetallic
copper/iron
metabolism
disorders
during
treatment
discussed.
Finally,
challenges
associated
clinical
translation
future
directions
potentiating
therapies
highlighted.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(21)
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
Abstract
Cancer
is
a
serious
health
problem
to
be
solved.
With
the
development
of
biomaterials,
enhanced
diagnostic
and
controllable
therapeutic
strategies
for
cancer
have
emerged,
revealing
encouraging
results
with
promising
future.
Due
its
outstanding
tissue
penetration
controllability,
along
series
bioeffects
on
tissues,
ultrasound
(US),
as
common
medical
technology,
has
been
regarded
an
effective
tool
against
cancer,
use
promoted
exploration
US‐sensitive
biomaterials.
In
this
review,
US
are
first
introduced
then
main
biomaterials
(containing
cavitation
nuclei,
sonosensitizers,
US‐responsive
macromolecular
systems)
used
treat
followed
by
summary
several
applications
based
from
diagnosis
therapy.
Finally,
emerging
challenges
in
field
that
need
overcome
highlighted.
This
review
reports
progress
providing
new
possibilities
theranostics
thus
benefiting
patients.