International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. 218 - 230
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Copper
(Cu)
plays
a
crucial
and
diverse
function
in
biological
systems,
acting
as
cofactor
at
numerous
sites
of
enzymatic
activity
participating
various
physiological
processes,
including
oxidative
stress
regulation,
lipid
metabolism,
energy
metabolism.
Similar
to
other
micronutrients,
the
body
regulates
Cu
levels
ensure
homeostasis;
any
disruption
homeostasis
may
result
illnesses.
Cuproptosis
causes
proteotoxic
ultimately
results
cell
death
by
binding
ions
lipid-acylated
proteins
during
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle
mitochondrial
respiration.
is
not
only
involved
regulatory
(RCD),
but
also
exogenous
factors
that
induce
cellular
responses
toxic
outcomes.
imbalances
affect
transmission
several
RCD
messages.
Therefore,
this
article
presents
thorough
examination
mechanisms
Cu-induced
well
role
complexes
its
pathophysiology.
Autophagy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(8), P. 2175 - 2195
Published: April 14, 2023
Copper
is
an
essential
trace
element
in
biological
systems,
maintaining
the
activity
of
enzymes
and
function
transcription
factors.
However,
at
high
concentrations,
copper
ions
show
increased
toxicity
by
inducing
regulated
cell
death,
such
as
apoptosis,
paraptosis,
pyroptosis,
ferroptosis,
cuproptosis.
Furthermore,
can
trigger
macroautophagy/autophagy,
a
lysosome-dependent
degradation
pathway
that
plays
dual
role
regulating
survival
or
death
fate
cells
under
various
stress
conditions.
Pathologically,
impaired
metabolism
due
to
environmental
genetic
causes
implicated
variety
human
diseases,
rare
Wilson
disease
common
cancers.
Therapeutically,
copper-based
compounds
are
potential
chemotherapeutic
agents
be
used
alone
combination
with
other
drugs
approaches
treat
cancer.
Here,
we
review
progress
made
understanding
metabolic
processes
their
impact
on
regulation
autophagy.
This
knowledge
may
help
design
future
clinical
tools
improve
cancer
diagnosis
treatment.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(2)
Published: Feb. 11, 2023
Abstract
Copper
is
a
vital
mineral,
and
an
optimal
amount
of
copper
required
to
support
normal
physiologic
processes
in
various
systems,
including
the
cardiovascular
system.
Over
past
few
decades,
copper-induced
cell
death,
named
cuproptosis,
has
become
increasingly
recognized
as
important
process
mediating
pathogenesis
progression
disease
(CVD),
atherosclerosis,
stroke,
ischemia-reperfusion
injury,
heart
failure.
Therefore,
in-depth
understanding
regulatory
mechanisms
cuproptosis
CVD
may
be
useful
for
improving
management.
Here,
we
review
relationship
between
homeostasis
cuproptosis-related
pathways
CVD,
well
therapeutic
strategies
addressing
death
CVD.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(11)
Published: Jan. 13, 2022
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
is
characterized
with
accumulation
of
Lewy
bodies
a
major
component
fibrillar
alpha-synuclein
(α-syn).
Herein,
boosting
PD
therapeutic
efficacy
by
enhancing
the
autophagy
microglia
to
phagocytose
and
degrade
α-syn
via
controlled
opening
their
surface
TRPV1
channels
rationally
designed
photothermal
nanoagent
reported.
The
Cu2-x
Se-anti-TRPV1
nanoparticles
(CS-AT
NPs)
are
fabricated
target
open
under
second
near
infrared
(NIR-II)
laser
irradiation
cause
influx
Ca2+
activate
ATG5
/CaMKK2/AMPK/mTOR
signaling
pathway,
which
promote
phagocytosis
degradation
α-syn.
CS-AT
NPs
efficiently
delivered
focused
ultrasound
into
striatum
mice
high
expression
receptors.
athletic
ability
treated
NIR-II
significantly
improved
due
phagocytotic
clearance
enhanced
autophagy.
enzyme
tyrosine
hydroxylase,
ionized
calcium
binding
adapter
protein
1,
glial
fibrillary
acidic
protein,
pSer129-α-syn
(p-α-syn)
almost
recovered
normal
levels
healthy
mice.
This
study
provides
insights
activation
microglial
targeting
ion
improve
treatment
other
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
163, P. 114791 - 114791
Published: April 25, 2023
One
of
the
basic
trace
elements
for
structure
and
metabolism
human
tissue
is
copper.
However,
as
a
heavy
metal,
excessive
intake
or
abnormal
accumulation
copper
in
body
can
cause
inevitable
damage
to
organism
because
result
direct
injury
various
cell
components
disruption
redox
balance,
eventually
leading
death.
Interestingly,
growing
research
reports
that
diverse
cancers
have
raised
serum
tumor
levels.
Tumor
cells
depend
on
more
their
than
normal
cells,
decrease
overload
detrimental
effect
cells.
New
modalities
identifying
characterizing
copper-dependent
signals
offer
translational
opportunities
therapy,
but
mechanisms
remain
unclear.
Therefore,
this
article
summarizes
what
we
currently
know
about
correlation
between
cancer
describes
characteristics
prospective
application
copper-derived
therapeutics.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: June 23, 2023
As
an
essential
nutrient,
copper’s
redox
properties
are
both
beneficial
and
toxic
to
cells.
Therefore,
leveraging
the
characteristics
of
copper-dependent
diseases
or
using
copper
toxicity
treat
copper-sensitive
may
offer
new
strategies
for
specific
disease
treatments.
In
particular,
concentration
is
typically
higher
in
cancer
cells,
making
a
critical
limiting
nutrient
cell
growth
proliferation.
Hence,
intervening
metabolism
cells
become
potential
tumor
treatment
strategy,
directly
impacting
metastasis.
this
review,
we
discuss
body
summarize
research
progress
on
role
promoting
inducing
programmed
death
Additionally,
elucidate
copper-related
drugs
treatment,
intending
provide
perspectives
treatment.
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
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 76 - 76
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Heavy
metals
are
often
found
in
soil
and
can
contaminate
drinking
water,
posing
a
serious
threat
to
human
health.
Molecular
pathways
curation
therapies
for
mitigating
heavy
metal
toxicity
have
been
studied
long
time.
Recent
studies
on
oxidative
stress
aging
shown
that
the
molecular
foundation
of
cellular
damage
caused
by
metals,
namely,
apoptosis,
endoplasmic
reticulum
stress,
mitochondrial
share
same
as
those
involved
senescence
aging.
In
recent
studies,
many
types
exposures
used
both
animal
models.
Chelation
therapy
is
traditional
treatment
toxicity.
However,
recently,
various
antioxidants
be
effective
treating
metal-induced
damage,
shifting
research
focus
investigating
interplay
between
metals.
this
review,
we
introduce
basis
its
relationship
with
aging,
summarize
clinical
implications,
discuss
other
agents
protective
effects
against
damage.
World Journal of Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31(6)
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Mixed
lineage
kinase
domain-like
protein
(MLKL)
serves
as
a
critical
mediator
in
necroptosis,
form
of
regulated
cell
death
linked
to
various
liver
diseases.
This
study
aims
specifically
investigate
the
role
MLKL's
adenosine
triphosphate
(ATP)-binding
pocket
facilitating
necroptosis-independent
pathways
that
may
contribute
disease
progression.
By
focusing
on
this
mechanism,
we
seek
identify
potential
therapeutic
targets
can
modulate
MLKL
activity,
offering
new
strategies
for
prevention
and
treatment
liver-related
pathologies.
To
possibility
using
ATP-binding
pocket-associated,
pathway
target
Cell
following
necroptosis
stimuli
was
evaluated
proliferation
assays,
flow
cytometry,
electron
microscopy
cells.
The
human
organoid
system
used
evaluate
whether
ATP
pocket-binding
inhibitor
could
attenuate
inflammation.
Additionally,
alcoholic
non-alcoholic
fatty
diseases
animal
models
were
determine
inhibitors
injury.
While
an
did
not
prevent
necroptosis-induced
RAW
264.7
cells,
it
reduce
necroptosis-led
expression
CXCL2,
ICAM,
VCAM.
Notably,
diminishes
VCAM
by
inhibiting
IκB
nuclear
factor
kappa-B
without
inducing
two-dimensional
culture
well
human-derived
system.
Although
ineffective
models,
attenuated
hepatic
inflammation
model.
exerted
anti-inflammatory
effects
through
model
disease.