Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 13
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
We
develop
and
evaluate
copper-based
metal-organic
frameworks
(Cu-MOFs)
incorporating
cromolyn
as
a
linker
to
enhance
structural
stability,
drug
delivery
efficiency,
therapeutic
potential,
particularly
for
breast
cancer
treatment.
Two
Cu-MOF
formulations
were
synthesized:
Cu-MOFs-BDC-DOX
(using
terephthalic
acid)
Cu-MOFs-CROMO-DOX
linker).
Characterization
was
performed
using
SEM/TEM
morphology,
FTIR,
XRD,
TGA
confirm
integrity.
Drug
encapsulation
efficiency
release
profiles
assessed,
followed
by
in
vitro
cytotoxicity,
cell
migration,
colony
formation
assays
MDA-MB-231
cells.
Both
demonstrated
high
(83-91%)
sustained
over
48
h
at
pH
7.4.
exhibited
superior
cytotoxicity
with
an
IC50
of
0.88
±
0.07
µM
compared
7.1
0.11
Cu-MOFs-BDC-DOX.
inhibit
migration
dose-dependent
manner.
The
formulation
enhanced
outperforming
its
counterpart
targeting
This
study
highlights
the
promise
MOF-based
nanocarriers
overcoming
limitations
conventional
chemotherapy,
offering
pathway
more
effective
targeted
treatments
reduced
side
effects.
Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72, P. 103129 - 103129
Published: March 19, 2024
Doxorubicin
is
a
powerful
chemotherapeutic
agent
for
cancer,
whose
use
limited
due
to
its
potential
cardiotoxicity.
Semaglutide
(SEMA),
novel
analog
of
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1),
has
received
widespread
attention
the
treatment
diabetes.
However,
increasing
evidence
highlighted
therapeutic
benefits
on
cardiac
function.
Therefore,
objective
this
study
was
examine
efficacy
semaglutide
in
ameliorating
doxorubicin-induced
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: May 3, 2024
Abstract
Drug
resistance
represents
a
significant
obstacle
in
cancer
treatment,
underscoring
the
need
for
discovery
of
novel
therapeutic
targets.
Ubiquitin-specific
proteases
(USPs),
subclass
deubiquitinating
enzymes,
play
pivotal
role
protein
deubiquitination.
As
scientific
research
advances,
USPs
have
been
recognized
as
key
regulators
drug
across
spectrum
treatment
modalities,
including
chemotherapy,
targeted
therapy,
immunotherapy,
and
radiotherapy.
This
comprehensive
review
examines
complex
relationship
between
mechanisms,
focusing
on
specific
strategies
highlighting
influence
DNA
damage
repair,
apoptosis,
characteristics
stem
cells,
immune
evasion,
other
crucial
biological
functions.
Additionally,
highlights
potential
clinical
significance
USP
inhibitors
means
to
counter
treatment.
By
inhibiting
particular
USP,
cells
can
become
more
susceptible
variety
anti-cancer
drugs.
The
integration
with
current
therapies
offers
promising
strategy
circumvent
resistance.
Therefore,
this
emphasizes
importance
viable
targets
insight
into
fruitful
directions
future
development.
Targeting
presents
an
effective
method
combat
various
types,
leading
enhanced
better
patient
outcomes.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
Abstract
Doxorubicin,
a
representative
drug
of
the
anthracycline
class,
is
widely
used
in
cancer
treatment.
However,
Doxorubicin-induced
cardiotoxicity
(DIC)
presents
significant
challenge
its
clinical
application.
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
plays
central
role
DIC,
primarily
through
disrupting
mitochondrial
dynamics.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
impact
Rnd3
(a
Rho
family
GTPase
3)
on
with
focus
Cardiomyocyte-specific
transgenic
mice
(Rnd3-Tg)
and
LSP/LSP
(N-Tg)
were
established
for
vivo
experiments,
adenoviruses
harboring
(Ad-Rnd3)
or
negative
control
(Ad-Control)
injected
myocardium
vitro
experiments.
The
DIC
model
was
using
wild-type,
N-Tg,
Rnd3-Tg
mice,
subsequent
intraperitoneal
injection
Dox
4
weeks.
molecular
mechanism
explored
RNA
sequencing,
immunofluorescence
staining,
co-immunoprecipitation
assay,
protein-protein
docking.
administration
induced
injury
cardiac
dysfunction,
which
ameliorated
by
overexpression.
Further,
augmentation
expression
mitigated
fragmentation
mediated
dynamin-related
protein
1
(Drp1),
thereby
ameliorating
PANoptosis
(pyroptosis,
apoptosis,
necroptosis)
response
Dox.
Mechanically,
interaction
between
Rho-associated
kinase
(Rock1)
may
impede
Rock1-induced
Drp1
phosphorylation
at
Ser616,
thus
inhibiting
fission
dysfunction.
Interestingly,
Rock1
knockdown
nullified
effects
cardiomyocytes
PANoptosis,
as
well
Dox-induced
remodeling
elicited
Rnd3.
enhances
resilience
against
stabilizing
dynamics
reducing
PANoptosis.
Our
findings
suggest
that
Rnd3/Rock1/Drp1
signaling
pathway
represents
novel
target
mitigating
modulating
could
be
strategic
approach
safeguarding
function
patients
undergoing
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(2), P. 945 - 945
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Chloroquine
(CQ)
and
its
derivate
hydroxychloroquine
(HCQ),
the
compounds
with
recognized
ability
to
suppress
autophagy,
have
been
tested
in
experimental
works
clinical
trials
as
adjuvant
therapy
for
treatment
of
tumors
different
origin
increase
efficacy
cytotoxic
agents.
Such
a
strategy
can
be
effective
overcoming
resistance
cancer
cells
standard
chemotherapy
or
anti-angiogenic
therapy.
This
review
presents
results
combined
application
CQ/HCQ
conventional
drugs
(doxorubicin,
paclitaxel,
platinum-based
compounds,
gemcitabine,
tyrosine
kinases
PI3K/Akt/mTOR
inhibitors,
other
agents)
malignancies
obtained
experiments
on
cultured
cells,
animal
xenografts
models,
few
trials.
The
effects
such
an
approach
viability
tumor
growth,
well
autophagy-dependent
-independent
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
cellular
responses
CQ/HCQ,
are
summarized.
Although
majority
vitro
vivo
studies
shown
that
effectively
sensitize
agents
potential
chemotherapy,
often
inconsistent.
Nevertheless,
pharmacological
suppression
autophagy
remains
promising
tool
increasing
development
more
specific
inhibitors
is
required.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(30)
Published: March 3, 2024
Abstract
Doxorubicin
(DOX)
is
widely
used
as
a
chemotherapeutic
agent
for
both
hematologic
and
solid
tumors
reasonable
candidate
glioma
treatment.
However,
its
effectiveness
hindered
by
significant
toxicity
drug
resistance.
Moreover,
the
presence
of
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
brings
crucial
challenge
to
therapy.
In
response,
GSH‐responsive
actively
targeted
nanoprodrug
delivery
system
(cRGD/PSDOX‐Cur@NPs)
are
developed.
this
system,
disulfide
bond‐bridged
DOX
prodrug
(PEG‐SS‐DOX)
designed
release
specifically
in
high
glutathione
(GSH)
tumor
environment,
markedly
reducing
cardiotoxicity
associated
with
DOX.
To
further
address
resistance,
curcumin,
serving
P‐glycoprotein
(P‐gp)
inhibitor,
effectively
increased
cellular
concentration.
Consequently,
cRGD/PSDOX‐Cur@NPs
exhibited
synergistic
anti‐tumor
effects
vitro.
Furthermore,
vivo
experiments
validated
superior
BBB
penetration
brain‐targeting
abilities
cRGD/PSDOX‐Cur@NPs,
showcasing
remarkable
potential
treating
subcutaneous
orthotopic
gliomas.
This
research
underscores
that
presents
novel
approach
inhibiting
while
addressing
resistance
systemic
toxicity.
Drug Design Development and Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 569 - 583
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Background:
Doxorubicin
(DOX)
is
a
chemotherapeutic
agent
widely
used
for
cancer
treatment
and
has
non-negligible
cardiotoxicity.Some
previous
studies
have
reported
that
cannabidiol
(CBD)
cardioprotective
effects.In
this
study,
we
evaluated
the
protective
effects
of
CBD
against
DOX-induced
cardiomyocyte
injury,
explored
downstream
molecular
mechanism.Methods
Materials:
GSE193861,
containing
healthy
myocardial
tissues
with
was
analyzed
to
screen
involved
proteins
pathways.Molecular
docking
performed
identify
candidate
drugs.After
H9c2
cells
were
treated
DOX
CBD,
their
viability,
oxidative
stress,
apoptosis
assessed.After
YAP
depletion,
role
Hippo
pathway
in
function
investigated.C57BL/6
mice
establish
an
vivo
model,
verteporfin
(VP)
treat
mice.Histological
analyses
immunofluorescence
evaluate
tissue
stress
also
analyzed.Western
blotting
investigate
regulatory
on
apoptosis-related
pathways.Results:
Bioinformatic
analysis
suggested
crucial
injury.Molecular
showed
targeted
multiple
regulators
pathway.CBD
injury
both
vitro
regulated
activity
cardiomyocytes.After
inactivation
by
knockdown
or
VP
intervention,
reversed.Conclusion:
For
first
time,
revealed
likely
reduce
regulating
signaling
pathway.
Basic Research in Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Abstract
Cardiovascular
diseases
and
cancer
are
the
leading
causes
of
death
in
Western
world
share
common
risk
factors.
Reduced
cardiorespiratory
fitness
(CRF)
is
a
major
determinant
cardiovascular
morbidity
survival.
In
this
review
we
discuss
cancer-
induced
disturbances
parenchymal,
cellular,
mitochondrial
function,
which
limit
CRF
may
be
antagonized
attenuated
through
exercise
training.
We
show
impact
on
survival
its
attenuating
effects
cardiotoxicity
cancer-related
treatment.
Tailored
programs
not
yet
available
for
each
tumor
entity
as
several
trials
were
performed
heterogeneous
populations
without
adequate
cardiopulmonary
testing
(CPET)
prior
to
prescription
with
wide
variation
modalities.
There
emerging
evidence
that
crucial
pillar
treatment
tool
mitigate
cardiotoxic
effects.
modalities
aerobic
resistance
training
their
potential
improve
patients
provide
an
example
periodization
model
cancer.