Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Abstract
Background
Osteosarcoma
(OS)
is
one
of
the
most
common
aggressive
bone
malignancy
tumors
in
adolescents.
With
no
significant
advances
treatment
OS
recent
ten
years,
discovering
new
and
effective
anti-OS
drugs
became
our
top
priority.
Oridonin
has
been
proved
to
mediate
anti-tumor
impact
on
cells,
although
it’s
mechanism
action
not
fully
understood.
Methods
Here,
we
investigated
inhibitory
effect
oridonin
cells
its
underlying
mechanisms.
In
143B
U2OS
oridonin’s
pro-apoptosis
pro-ferroptosis
effects
cell
death,
proliferation,
migration,
iron
accumulation,
mitochondrial
membrane
potential
lipid
peroxidation
production
were
observed.
Western
blot
(WB)
real-time
reverse
transcriptase-polymerase
chain
reaction
(RT-qPCR)
used
detect
expression
levels
apoptosis
ferroptosis-relative
proteins
genes.
Iron
assay
Kit
was
evaluate
relative
Fe
2+
content.
The
detection
kit
ROS
production.
changes
malignant
phenotype
examined
after
treating
with
ferroptosis
inhibitor
ferrostatin-1
(Fer-1).
Results
potently
inhibited
viability
metastasis.
Simultaneously,
suppressed
expressions
BAX,
cl-caspase3,
SLC7A11,
GPX4
FTH1
mRNA,
while
promoting
Bcl-2
ACSL4
143
cells.
Furthermore,
found
that
also
boosted
accumulation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
encouraged
buildup
,
decreased
but
this
can
be
reversed
by
Fer-1.
Conclusion
trigger
collaboratively
making
it
a
promising
agent
for
therapy.
BMC Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Abstract
Background
Osteosarcoma
(OS)
is
one
of
the
most
common
aggressive
bone
malignancy
tumors
in
adolescents.
With
application
new
chemotherapy
regimens,
finding
and
effective
anti-OS
drugs
to
coordinate
program
implementation
urgent
for
patients
OS.
Oridonin
had
been
proved
mediate
anti-tumor
effect
on
OS
cells,
but
its
mechanism
has
not
fully
elucidated.
Methods
The
effects
oridonin
viability,
clonal
formation
migration
143B
U2OS
cells
were
detected
by
CCK-8,
colony
assays
wound-healing
test.
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes
(KEGG)
enrichment
analysis
was
used
explore
Western
blot
(WB),
real-time
quantitative
PCR
(qRT-PCR)
detect
expression
levels
apoptosis
ferroptosis-relative
proteins
genes.
Annexin
V-FITC
detection
kit
flow
cytometry
examination
level
apoptosis.
Iron
assay
evaluate
relative
Fe
2+
content.
mitochondrial
membrane
potential
lipid
peroxidation
production
determined
ROS
kit.
Results
could
effectively
inhibit
survival,
metastasis
cells.
KEGG
results
indicated
that
associated
with
malignant
phenotypic
signaling
pathways
proliferation,
migration,
drug
resistance
capable
inhibiting
expressions
BAX,
cl-caspase3,
SLC7A11,
GPX4
FTH1
mRNA,
while
promoting
Bcl-2
ACSL4
Additionally,
we
found
promote
accumulation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
as
well
reduce
potential,
these
be
significantly
reversed
ferroptosis
inhibitor
ferrostatin-1
(Fer-1).
Conclusion
can
trigger
collaboratively
making
it
a
promising
agent
therapy.
Abstract
Background
Sodium-glucose
transporter
2
(SGLT2)
inhibitors
(iSGLT2)
are
approved
medications
for
type
diabetes.
Recent
studies
indicate
that
iSGLT2
inhibit
the
growth
of
some
cancer
cells.
However,
mechanism(s)
remains
to
be
fully
elucidated.
Methods
The
SGLT2
levels
were
determined
in
normal
colon
CCD
841
CoN
and,
HCT
116,
HT-29,
SW480
and
LoVo
colorectal
(CRC)
cell
lines
by
quantitative
real-time
PCR
western
blot.
effect
canagliflozin
on
proliferation
was
examined
using
CCK-8,
as
its
role
CRC
cells
metabolism
tumorigenesis
has
been
evaluated
XF
HS
Seahorse
Bioanalyzer
flow
cytometric
analyses.
Transient
gene
silencing
experiments
analysis
protein–protein
interaction
network
conducted
evaluate
molecular
targets
Results
Data
showed
treatment
with
(50
µM)
72
h
induced
cycle
arrest
(
p
<
0.001),
impaired
glucose
energetic
promoted
apoptotic
death
ER
stress
flowing
into
autophagy
0.001)
116
HT-29
These
cellular
events
accompanied
sirtuin
3
(SIRT3)
upregulation
0.01),
also
supported
SIRT3
transient
resulting
attenuation
effects
metabolic/energetic
alterations
induction
programmed
death.
identification
validation
dipeptidyl
peptidase
4
(DPP4)
potential
common
target
assessed.
Conclusions
results
deepened
knowledge
contribution
limiting
unveiling
SGLT2/SIRT3
axis
cytotoxic
mechanisms.
Graphical
Cell Death Discovery,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Hepatocellular
Carcinoma
(HCC),
the
most
common
primary
liver
cancer,
ranks
as
third
cause
of
cancer-related
deaths
globally.
A
deeper
understanding
cell
death
mechanisms
in
HCC
is
essential
for
developing
more
effective
treatment
strategies.
This
review
explores
programmed
(PCD)
pathways
involved
HCC,
including
apoptosis,
necroptosis,
pyroptosis,
ferroptosis,
and
immunogenic
(ICD).
These
trigger
specific
cascades
that
influence
development
progression
HCC.
Although
multiple
PCD
are
shared
cellular
factors
suggest
a
possible
interplay
between
different
forms
death.
However,
exact
roles
which
pathway
plays
major
role
remain
unclear.
also
highlights
how
disruptions
related
to
drug
resistance
cancer
therapy,
promoting
combined
approach
induction
anti-tumor
enhance
therapeutic
efficacy.
Further
research
required
unravel
complex
modalities
may
lead
innovative
breakthroughs.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Metabolic
reprogramming
is
one
of
the
major
biological
features
malignant
tumors,
playing
a
crucial
role
in
initiation
and
progression
cancer.
The
tumor
microenvironment
consists
various
non-cancer
cells,
such
as
hepatic
stellate
cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs),
immune
well
extracellular
matrix
soluble
substances.
In
liver
cancer,
metabolic
not
only
affects
its
own
growth
survival
but
also
interacts
with
other
cells
by
influencing
expression
release
metabolites
cytokines
(such
lactate,
PGE2,
arginine).
This
interaction
leads
to
acidification
restricts
uptake
nutrients
resulting
competition
symbiosis.
At
same
time,
neighboring
during
proliferation
differentiation
processes
impacts
immunity.
article
provides
comprehensive
overview
crosstalk
between
cancer
their
microenvironment,
deepening
our
understanding
relevant
findings
pathways.
contributes
further
regulation
development
evasion
mechanisms
while
providing
assistance
advancing
personalized
therapies
targeting
pathways
for
anti-cancer
treatment.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 23, 2024
Chemoresistance
remains
an
arduous
challenge
in
oncology,
but
ferroptosis
shows
potential
for
overcoming
it
by
stimulating
the
immune
system.
Herein,
a
novel
high-performance
ruthenium(II)-based
arene
complex
[Ru(η
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 12, 2025
Abstract
Background
The
role
of
sodium-glucose
co-transporter
2
inhibitor
(SGLT2i)
drugs
in
the
management
diabetes
and
cardiovascular
disease
is
well-established,
but
emerging
evidence
suggests
potential
effects
on
cancer
outcomes,
including
gastrointestinal
(GI)
cancers.
We
conducted
an
extensive,
sex-oriented,
real-world
data
analysis
to
investigate
whether
SGLT2i
can
enhance
GI
outcomes
when
used
alongside
standard
therapies
such
as
chemotherapy
radiotherapy.
Methods
study
applied
a
retrospective
cohort
design
with
from
TriNetX
research
database
(
https://trinetx.com
),
examining
patients
treated
and/or
radiotherapy
between
2013
2023.
intervention
consisted
Gl
who
received
SGLT2i,
while
control
did
not.
A
5-year
follow-up
period
was
used,
baseline
characteristics
were
balanced
using
1:1
propensity
score
matching
technique.
Cox
proportional-hazards
logistic
regression
models
assessed
mortality
morbidity
risks
cohorts.
Results
included
6,389
male
3,457
female
(ICD-10:
C15-C25).
use
significantly
associated
improved
survival
for
both
(HR
0.568;
95%
CI
0.534-0.605)
0.561;
0.513-0.614)
undergoing
also
correlated
lower
hospitalisation
rates
(OR
0.684;
0.637-0.734)
(OR,
0.590;
0.536-0.650)
patients.
subtypes
demonstrated
similar
benefits,
without
significant
adverse
effects.
Conclusions
Repurposing
SGLT2
inhibitors
treatment
could
potentially
improve
causing
side
Further
clinical
trials
are
needed
confirm
these
findings
establish
optimal
condition
its
application
treatment.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Tumor
is
a
major
challenge
to
global
health
and
has
received
extensive
attention
worldwide
due
its
high
degree
of
malignancy
poor
prognosis.
Although
the
clinical
application
targeted
therapy
immunotherapy
improved
status
quo
tumor
treatment,
development
new
therapeutic
tools
for
tumors
still
necessary.
Sodium-glucose
transporter
protein
2
(SGLT2)
inhibitors
are
type
glycemic
control
drugs,
which
widely
used
in
practice
because
their
effects
on
weight
reduction
protection
cardiac
renal
functions.
SGLT2
been
found
be
overexpressed
many
involved
tumorigenesis,
progression
metastasis,
suggesting
that
SGLT2i
wide
range
applications
therapy.
The
aim
this
article
provide
comprehensive
understanding
research
progress
different
by
integrating
latest
studies
encourage
further
exploration
therapies
trials.
This
could
pave
way
more
effective
management
strategies
outcomes
patients.
BMC Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 25, 2025
The
role
of
sodium-glucose
co-transporter
2
inhibitor
(SGLT2i)
drugs
in
the
management
diabetes
and
cardiovascular
disease
is
well-established,
but
emerging
evidence
suggests
potential
effects
on
cancer
outcomes,
including
gastrointestinal
(GI)
cancers.
We
conducted
an
extensive,
sex-oriented,
real-world
data
analysis
to
investigate
whether
SGLT2i
can
enhance
GI
outcomes
when
used
alongside
standard
therapies
such
as
chemotherapy
radiotherapy.
study
applied
a
retrospective
cohort
design
with
from
TriNetX
research
database
(
https://trinetx.com
),
examining
patients
treated
and/or
radiotherapy
between
2013
2023.
intervention
consisted
Gl
who
received
SGLT2i,
while
control
did
not.
A
5-year
follow-up
period
was
used,
baseline
characteristics
were
balanced
using
1:1
propensity
score
matching
technique.
Cox
proportional-hazards
logistic
regression
models
assessed
mortality
morbidity
risks
cohorts.
included
6,389
male
3,457
female
(ICD-10:
C15-C25).
use
significantly
associated
improved
survival
for
both
(HR
0.568;
95%
CI
0.534–0.605)
0.561;
0.513–0.614)
undergoing
also
correlated
lower
hospitalisation
rates
(OR
0.684;
0.637–0.734)
(OR,
0.590;
0.536–0.650)
patients.
subtypes
demonstrated
similar
benefits,
without
significant
adverse
effects.
Repurposing
SGLT2
inhibitors
treatment
could
potentially
improve
causing
side
Further
clinical
trials
are
needed
confirm
these
findings
establish
optimal
condition
its
application
treatment.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 10, 2025
Tumor
metabolic
reprogramming
is
a
highly
complex
process
that
enables
tumor
survival
in
the
presence
of
limited
nutrients,
involving
multiple
signaling
pathways,
non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNAs),
and
transcription
factors.
Lately,
glutamine
has
been
found
to
enhance
growth,
spread,
drug
resistance
cancer
cells,
while
also
fostering
an
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
aids
development.
However,
some
tumors,
such
as
pancreatic
melanoma,
additional
can
inhibit
proliferation
this
mechanism
closely
related
regulation
immune
microenvironment.
Therefore,
further
exploration
metabolism
tumors
essential
for
understanding
pathogenesis
developing
new
metabolically
targeted
therapies.
We
systematically
review
latest
research
on
its
role
system
regulation.
Additionally,
we
clinical
progress
therapies
their
application
combination
with
current
anti-tumor
treatments.
Ultimately,
address
challenges
prospects
involved
anti-cancer
strategies
aimed
at
metabolism.