bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Abstract
Inducing
apoptosis
in
different
types
of
cancer
cells
is
an
effective
therapeutic
strategy.
However,
the
success
existing
chemotherapeutics
can
be
compromised
by
tumor
cell
resistance
and
systemic
off-target
effects.
Therefore,
discovery
pro-apoptotic
compounds
with
minimal
side-effects
crucial.
14-3-3
proteins
are
molecular
scaffolds
that
serve
as
important
regulators
survival.
Our
previous
study
demonstrated
14-3-3ζ
sequester
BAD,
a
member
BCL-2
protein
family,
cytoplasm
prevent
its
translocation
to
mitochondria
inhibit
induction
apoptosis.
Despite
being
critical
mechanism
survival,
it
unclear
whether
disrupting
protein:BAD
interactions
could
harnessed
chemotherapeutic
approach.
Herein,
we
established
BRET-based
high-throughput
drug
screening
approach
(Z’-score=
0.52)
capable
identifying
molecules
disrupt
14-3-3ζBAD
interactions.
An
FDA-approved
library
containing
1971
was
used
for
screening,
capacity
identified
hits
induce
death
examined
NIH3T3-fibroblasts
colorectal
lines,
HT-29
Caco-2.
vitro
results
suggest
terfenadine,
penfluridol,
lomitapide
potentially
repurposed
treating
cancer.
Moreover,
our
method
demonstrates
feasibility
agents
applied
towards
conditions
where
aberrant
growth
or
function
key
determinants
disease
pathogenesis.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Abstract
Selectively
inducing
apoptosis
in
cancer
cells
is
an
effective
therapeutic
strategy,
but
the
reality
of
success
existing
chemotherapeutics
compromised
by
emergent
tumor
cell
resistance
and
systemic
off-target
effects.
Therefore,
discovery
new
classes
pro-apoptotic
compounds
with
minimal
side-effects
remains
urgent
need.
14-3-3
proteins
are
molecular
scaffolds
that
serve
as
important
regulators
survival.
Our
previous
study
demonstrated
14-3-3ζ
can
sequester
BAD,
a
member
BCL-2
protein
family,
cytoplasm
to
inhibit
induction
apoptosis.
Despite
being
critical
mechanism
survival,
it
unclear
whether
disrupting
protein:BAD
interactions
could
be
harnessed
chemotherapeutic
approach.
Herein,
we
established
BRET-based,
high-throughput
drug
screening
approach
(Z’-score
=
0.52)
capable
identifying
molecules
disrupt
14-3-3ζ:BAD
interactions.
An
FDA-approved
library
containing
1971
was
used
for
screening,
capacity
identified
hits
induce
death
examined
NIH-3T3
fibroblasts
colorectal
lines,
HT-29
Caco-2.
in
vitro
results
suggest
terfenadine,
penfluridol,
lomitapide
potentially
repurposed
treating
cancer.
silico
structural
analysis,
validated
grounding
experimental
data,
provides
insight
into
specific
highlights
proposed
binding
modes
further
modified
refine
affinity
selectivity
hits.
This
multi-modal
method
demonstrates
feasibility
agents
applied
towards
conditions
where
aberrant
growth
or
function
key
determinants
disease
pathogenesis.
Archives of Clinical Infectious Diseases,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(5)
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Background:
Candidiasis,
primarily
caused
by
Candida
albicans
(C.
albicans),
is
the
most
common
fungal
and
opportunistic
infection
of
oral
cavity.
Streptococcussanguinis
(S.
sanguinis)
also
plays
a
significant
role
in
infectious
endocarditis
various
dental
diseases.
Objectives:
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
effects
chlorhexidine
(CHX)
fluorine
total
(FT)
mouthwashes
on
C.albicans
S.sanguinis.
Methods:
In
this
laboratory-based
experimental
study,
40
samples
were
analyzed.
A
0.5
McFarland
standard
concentration
S.sanguinis
(1.5
×
108
CFU/mL)
C.
(0.5
106
cultured
using
spread
method
18
blood
agar
plates
Sabouraud
Dextrose
Agar
(SDA)
plates,
respectively.
The
inhibition
zones
measured
compared
between
CHX
FT
treatments.
inclusion
criteria
specified
from
individuals
aged
-
65,
with
exclusions
for
those
who
had
taken
antibiotics
within
past
month.
Data
analyzed
SPSS
version
25,
statistical
significance
determined
t-tests.
Results:
mean
zone
was
2.41
±
0.17
mm
1.47
0.08
FT.
For
S.
sanguinis,
17.96
0.11
12.13
0.18
Chlorhexidine
showed
significantly
greater
inhibitory
than
(P
<
0.001).
Conclusions:
demonstrated
superior
efficacy
over
against
both
microorganisms,
indicating
that
may
be
more
effective
therapeutic
use
controlling
sanguinis
infections.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Abstract
Inducing
apoptosis
in
different
types
of
cancer
cells
is
an
effective
therapeutic
strategy.
However,
the
success
existing
chemotherapeutics
can
be
compromised
by
tumor
cell
resistance
and
systemic
off-target
effects.
Therefore,
discovery
pro-apoptotic
compounds
with
minimal
side-effects
crucial.
14-3-3
proteins
are
molecular
scaffolds
that
serve
as
important
regulators
survival.
Our
previous
study
demonstrated
14-3-3ζ
sequester
BAD,
a
member
BCL-2
protein
family,
cytoplasm
prevent
its
translocation
to
mitochondria
inhibit
induction
apoptosis.
Despite
being
critical
mechanism
survival,
it
unclear
whether
disrupting
protein:BAD
interactions
could
harnessed
chemotherapeutic
approach.
Herein,
we
established
BRET-based
high-throughput
drug
screening
approach
(Z’-score=
0.52)
capable
identifying
molecules
disrupt
14-3-3ζBAD
interactions.
An
FDA-approved
library
containing
1971
was
used
for
screening,
capacity
identified
hits
induce
death
examined
NIH3T3-fibroblasts
colorectal
lines,
HT-29
Caco-2.
vitro
results
suggest
terfenadine,
penfluridol,
lomitapide
potentially
repurposed
treating
cancer.
Moreover,
our
method
demonstrates
feasibility
agents
applied
towards
conditions
where
aberrant
growth
or
function
key
determinants
disease
pathogenesis.