Chitosan-based nanoarchitectures for siRNA delivery in cancer therapy: A review of pre-clinical and clinical importance
Xiaobo Bian,
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Xiaopeng Yu,
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Shiyang Lu
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et al.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 137708 - 137708
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Inhibition of complement system-related gene ITGB2 attenuates epithelial–mesenchymal transition and inflammation in diabetic nephropathy
Jun Peng,
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Wenqi Zhao,
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Lu Zhou
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et al.
European journal of medical research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1)
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
Emerging
evidences
have
indicated
a
role
of
the
complement
system
in
pathogenesis
diabetic
nephropathy
(DN).
Thus,
this
study
was
conducted
to
explore
system-related
key
biomarkers
for
patients
with
DN.
DN
microarray
datasets
were
downloaded
from
GEO
database,
followed
by
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
screening.
Complement
(CSRGs)
searched
various
databases.
Weighted
Gene
Co-expression
Network
Analysis
(WGCNA)
employed
screen
DN-related
genes,
then
differential
CSRGs
(DCSRGs)
identified,
protein–protein
interaction
(PPI)
network
construction.
In
addition,
acquired
two
machine
learning
algorithms,
immune
infiltration
analysis,
Set
Enrichment
(GSEA),
and
potential
drugs
screening
conducted.
Quantitative
reverse
transcriptase
polymerase
chain
reaction
(qRT-PCR)
western
blotting
utilized
detect
ITGB2
expression.
Then
cell
viability,
inflammatory
factors,
expression
epithelial–mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
fibrosis
markers
determined
using
Cell
Counting
Kit-8
(CCK-8)
assay,
enzyme
linked
immunosorbent
assay
(ELISA),
assays,
respectively.
total,
1012
DEGs
974
screened,
intersection
analysis
three
(DN-related
CSRGs)
yielded
13
which
considered
as
DCSRGs.
Subsequently,
2
identified
learning,
namely
VWF
ITGB2.
The
both
enriched
pathways
chemokine
signaling
pathway,
CAMs,
focal
adhesion
natural
killer
cell-mediated
cytotoxicity,
significantly
correlated
activated
mast
cells,
resting
NK
macrophages.
Also,
related
clinical
features,
including
age,
serum
creatinine
level,
GFR
(MDRD).
Besides,
mRNA
protein
levels
HG-treated
HK-2
cells
remarkably
elevated.
Moreover,
viability
TNF-α,
IL-6,
IL-12,
α-SMA,
E-cadherin
vimentin
changed
HG
administration
reversed
ITGB2-silence.
gene
overexpressed
DN,
inhibition
attenuated
EMT
inflammation
Language: Английский
“Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: The Role of Starch‐Based Nanoparticles in Targeted Therapy”
Starch - Stärke,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
biocompatible
and
biodegradable
polysaccharide
starch
is
a
great
platform
for
the
development
of
nanoparticles
(NPs).
Due
to
its
special
qualities,
which
include
high
stability,
low
toxicity,
ease
modification,
it
desirable
option
administration
anticancer
drugs.
Targeted
cancer
therapy
has
found
potential
carrier
in
starch‐based
(SNPs).
SNPs
can
be
functionalized
with
ligands
target
cells
particular.
These
allow
targeted
medication
delivery
by
identifying
overexpressed
receptors
on
tumor
surfaces.
have
been
studied
relation
chemotherapeutics,
siRNAs,
photothermal
treatments,
among
other
agents.
They
are
also
used
combination
therapy,
where
their
combined
targeting
improves
treatment
outcomes.
being
evaluated
number
clinical
trials.
trials
evaluate
patient
outcomes,
safety,
efficacy
offer
important
information
future
uses.
Regulatory
bodies
closely
monitor
various
treatments
based
NPs.
Clinical
translation
requires
an
understanding
safety
profiles,
biodistribution,
clearance
mechanisms.
In
this
review,
we
examine
enhance
through
drug
targeting.
Language: Английский
Long non-coding RNA H19 promotes cervical cancer development via targeting the microRNA-140/ALDH1A1 axis
European journal of medical research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1)
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Dysregulation
of
long
non-coding
RNA
H19
(lncRNA
H19)
is
involved
in
cervical
cancer
(CC)
progression.
This
study
aims
to
unveil
the
specific
role
and
relevant
mechanism
lncRNA
CC.
The
expression
CC
cells
was
detected
by
quantitative
reverse
transcriptase
polymerase
chain
reaction
(qRT-PCR).
were
transfected
with
sh-H19,
followed
cell
proliferation,
apoptosis,
migration
invasion
examined.
After
location
using
fluorescence
Situ
Hybridization
(FISH),
target
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
genes
associated
predicted
bioinformatics
analysis
validated
dual-luciferase
reporter
assay.
Finally,
explored
vivo.
upregulation
observed
cells.
LncRNA
knockdown
inhibited
migration,
cells,
remarkably
promoted
apoptosis.
localized
nucleus
interacted
miR-140
that
downregulated
MiR-140
inhibition
reversed
effects
on
development.
targets
ALDH1A1,
decreased
ALDH1A1
expression,
which
rescued
inhibition.
In
vivo
experiments
also
shown
reduction
diminishes
tumor
growth
via
targeting
miR-140/ALDH1A1
axis.
promotes
malignant
progression
through
Language: Английский
MEK5–ERK5 pathway mediates mitophagy by regulating Nur77 to promote tumorigenesis of osteosarcoma cells
Jianshu Wang,
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Jinxu Xue,
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Baijing Ma
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et al.
European journal of medical research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1)
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
To
investigate
the
influence
of
MEK5/ERK5
pathway
on
mitophagy
in
osteosarcoma
(OS),
as
well
involved
molecular
mechanisms.
The
overlapped
genes
mitophagy-related
from
MSigDB
database
and
DEGs
between
metastatic
primary
OS
groups
GSE32981
were
identified.
GSVA
pathways
analyzed.
relationships
Nur77
pathways,
prognosis,
immune
infiltrating
cells,
response
gene
sets
investigated.
Quantitative
reverse
transcriptase
polymerase
chain
reaction
(qRT-PCR)
western
blotting
utilized
to
assess
expression
levels
MEK5,
ERK5,
Nur77,
PINK1,
Parkin.
Cellular
behaviors
mitochondrial
potential
evaluated
via
CCK-8,
Transwell
assay
JC-1
staining.
Total
4
obtained
DEGs,
including
GABARAPL1,
HIF1A,
RB1CC1.
activity
scores
3
exhibited
significant
differences
groups.
Importantly,
was
significantly
negatively
correlated
with
a
(GOBP
MITOPHAGY:
R
=
−
0.48,
P
0.02).
group
remarkedly
higher
than
that
(P
<
0.001).
Patients
high
had
poor
AUC
values
all
above
0.615
predicting
1-,
3-,
5-year
survival.
In
addition,
closely
related
numerous
activated
dendritic
mast
cells
M0
macrophages,
chemokines
cytokines
(all
0.05).
is
OS,
overexpressed
MEK5/ERK
promotes
expression,
tumorigenesis
function
U2OS
cells.
Cytosporone
B
implement
increased
sh-MEK5
group,
inhibited
weaken
membrane
caused
by
MEK5
downregulation,
reversed
protein
markers
PINK1
Parkin
group.
MEK5–ERK5
mediates
regulating
promote
These
findings
offered
promising
therapeutic
targets
for
OS.
Language: Английский
Regulation of cancer-associated fibroblasts for enhanced cancer immunotherapy using advanced functional nanomedicines: an updated review
Tingting Liao,
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Xiaoxiao Chen,
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Fengkai Qiu
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et al.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: March 4, 2025
The
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
is
a
complex
and
dynamic
ecosystem
that
plays
critical
role
in
cancer
progression.
It
comprises
various
cell
types,
including
immune
cells,
stromal
cells.
Among
these,
cancer-associated
fibroblasts
(CAFs)
represent
heterogeneous
population
with
diverse
origins,
phenotypes,
functions.
Activated
CAFs
secrete
multiple
factors
promote
growth,
migration,
angiogenesis,
contribute
to
chemoresistance.
Additionally,
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
components,
such
as
collagen,
which
form
physical
barrier
hinders
the
penetration
of
chemotherapeutic
immunotherapeutic
agents.
This
ECM
also
influences
infiltration,
impeding
their
ability
effectively
target
As
result,
modulating
activity
has
emerged
promising
strategy
enhance
efficacy
immunotherapy.
Nano-delivery
systems,
constructed
from
nanomaterials
high
targeting
specificity
biocompatibility,
offer
compelling
approach
deliver
therapeutic
agents
or
immunomodulatory
directly
CAFs.
modulation
can
alter
CAF
function,
reduce
tumor-promoting
effects,
thereby
improve
outcomes
review
provides
an
in-depth
exploration
functions,
interactions
within
TME,
particularly
context
suppression.
Furthermore,
it
discusses
potential
applications
functional
nanocarrifers
enhancing
effectiveness
immunotherapy,
highlighting
significant
progress
nanotechnology
this
area.
Language: Английский
pH-responsive biomimetic zeolitic imidazolate framework-based nanoparticles for co-delivery of cetuximab and siRNA in synergistic therapy of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 101203 - 101203
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
IBSP Promotes Breast Cancer Bone Metastasis and Proliferation via BMP‐SMAD Signaling Pathway
Wei Ding,
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Di Lv,
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Mengshen Wang
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et al.
Cancer Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(8)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Integrin-Binding
Sialoprotein
(IBSP)
has
been
implicated
in
tumor
progression
across
various
cancers.
However,
the
specific
role
of
IBSP
breast
cancer
remains
underexplored.
There
is
a
need
to
investigate
mechanisms
by
which
influences
and
its
potential
as
therapeutic
target.
Language: Английский