Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(11)
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
Abstract
Copper
(Cu),
an
indispensable
micronutrient
for
the
sustenance
of
living
organisms,
contributes
significantly
to
a
vast
array
fundamental
metabolic
processes.
The
human
body
maintains
relatively
low
concentration
copper,
which
is
mostly
found
in
bones,
liver,
and
brain.
Despite
its
concentration,
Cu
plays
crucial
role
as
element
progression
pathogenesis
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
diseases.
Extensive
studies
have
been
conducted
recent
years
on
copper
homeostasis
copper-induced
cell
death
CNS
disorders,
including
glioma,
Alzheimer’s
disease,
Amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis,
Huntington’s
stroke.
Cuproptosis,
novel
pathway
distinct
from
apoptosis,
necrosis,
pyroptosis,
ferroptosis,
has
identified
potentially
intricately
linked
pathogenic
mechanisms
underlying
various
Therefore,
systematic
review
cuproptosis
their
relationship
with
disorders
could
deepen
our
understanding
these
In
addition,
it
may
provide
new
insights
strategies
treatment
disorders.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(20), P. 19581 - 19599
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Transition
metal
elements,
such
as
copper,
play
diverse
and
pivotal
roles
in
oncology.
They
act
constituents
of
metalloenzymes
involved
cellular
metabolism,
function
signaling
molecules
to
regulate
the
proliferation
metastasis
tumors,
are
integral
components
metal-based
anticancer
drugs.
Notably,
recent
research
reveals
that
excessive
copper
can
also
modulate
occurrence
programmed
cell
death
(PCD),
known
cuprotosis,
cancer
cells.
This
modulation
occurs
through
disruption
tumor
metabolism
induction
proteotoxic
stress.
discovery
uncovers
a
mode
interaction
between
transition
metals
proteins,
emphasizing
intricate
link
homeostasis
metabolism.
Moreover,
they
provide
innovative
therapeutic
strategies
for
precise
diagnosis
treatment
malignant
tumors.
At
crossroads
chemistry
oncology,
we
undertake
comprehensive
review
elucidating
molecular
mechanisms
underpinning
cuproptosis.
Additionally,
summarize
current
nanotherapeutic
approaches
target
cuproptosis
an
overview
available
laboratory
clinical
methods
monitoring
this
process.
In
context
emerging
concepts,
challenges,
opportunities,
emphasize
significant
potential
nanotechnology
advancement
field.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
120(10)
Published: Feb. 27, 2023
Recent
studies
have
uncovered
the
therapeutic
potential
of
elesclomol
(ES),
a
copper-ionophore,
for
copper
deficiency
disorders.
However,
we
currently
do
not
understand
mechanism
by
which
brought
into
cells
as
ES–Cu(II)
is
released
and
delivered
to
cuproenzymes
present
in
different
subcellular
compartments.
Here,
utilized
combination
genetic,
biochemical,
cell-biological
approaches
demonstrate
that
intracellular
release
from
ES
occurs
inside
outside
mitochondria.
The
mitochondrial
matrix
reductase,
FDX1,
catalyzes
reduction
Cu(I),
releasing
it
mitochondria
where
bioavailable
metalation
cuproenzyme—
cytochrome
c
oxidase.
Consistently,
fails
rescue
oxidase
abundance
activity
copper-deficient
lacking
FDX1.
In
absence
ES-dependent
increase
cellular
attenuated
but
abolished.
Thus,
ES-mediated
delivery
nonmitochondrial
cuproproteins
continues
even
suggesting
alternate
mechanism(s)
release.
Importantly,
this
transport
distinct
other
clinically
used
copper-transporting
drugs.
Our
study
uncovers
unique
mode
may
further
aid
repurposing
anticancer
drug
Aggregate,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Abstract
The
immunological
implications
of
cuproptosis,
a
form
cell
death
highly
sensitive
to
oxygen
presence,
remain
largely
unexplored
in
the
context
tumor
immunotherapy.
Herein,
we
initially
investigate
positive
correlation
between
cuproptosis
and
immunotherapy
through
bioinformatics
analysis.
Subsequently,
an
generator
loaded
with
copper
ions
(
Cu/AP
H‐M)
has
been
constructed,
which
serves
as
effective
carrier
crucially
enhances
oxygenation
microenvironment.
Importantly,
H‐M‐mediated
dual
strengthening
radiotherapy
could
not
only
trigger
powerful
antitumor
immunity
related
immunogenic
by
RNA‐sequencing
analysis,
but
also
effectively
inhibit
growth
both
distal
situ
low
rectal
tumors
after
combined
immunotherapy,
creating
robust
immune
memory
effect.
Our
work
reveals
beneficial
effects
enhanced
radio‐immunotherapy
elucidates
its
underlying
mechanisms,
provides
novel
approach
for
synergistic
integration
radiotherapy,
broadening
scope
cuproptosis‐mediated
therapy.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 7, 2024
Abstract
Sleep
disorders
increase
the
risk
and
mortality
of
heart
disease,
but
brain-heart
interaction
has
not
yet
been
fully
elucidated.
Cuproptosis
is
a
copper-dependent
type
cell
death
activated
by
excessive
accumulation
intracellular
copper.
Here,
we
showed
that
16
weeks
sleep
fragmentation
(SF)
resulted
in
elevated
copper
levels
male
mouse
exacerbated
myocardial
ischemia–reperfusion
injury
with
increased
cuproptosis
apoptosis.
Mechanistically,
found
SF
promotes
sympathetic
overactivity,
increases
germination
nerve
terminals,
level
norepinephrine
cardiac
tissue,
thereby
inhibits
VPS35
expression
leads
to
impaired
ATP7A
related
transport
overload
cardiomyocytes.
Copper
further
apoptosis,
these
effects
can
be
rescued
excision
or
administration
chelating
agent.
Our
study
elucidates
one
molecular
mechanisms
which
aggravate
suggests
possible
targets
for
intervention.
Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Cuproptosis
is
a
newly
identified
form
of
cell
death
induced
by
excessive
copper
(Cu)
accumulation
within
cells.
Mechanistically,
cuproptosis
results
from
Cu-induced
aggregation
dihydrolipoamide
S-acetyltransferase,
correlated
with
the
mitochondrial
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle
and
loss
iron–sulfur
cluster
proteins,
ultimately
resulting
in
proteotoxic
stress
triggering
death.
Recently,
has
garnered
significant
interest
tumor
research
due
to
its
potential
as
crucial
therapeutic
strategy
against
cancer.
In
this
review,
we
summarized
cellular
molecular
mechanisms
relationship
other
types
Additionally,
reviewed
current
drugs
or
strategies
available
induce
cells,
including
Cu
ionophores,
small
compounds,
nanomedicine.
Furthermore,
targeted
metabolism
specific
regulatory
genes
cancer
therapy
enhance
sensitivity
cuproptosis.
Finally,
discussed
feasibility
targeting
overcome
chemotherapy
immunotherapy
resistance
suggested
future
directions.
This
study
that
could
open
new
avenues
for
developing
therapy.
Experimental & Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
56(2), P. 311 - 318
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Abstract
Microphthalmia-associated
transcription
factor
(MITF),
a
basic
helix-loop-helix
leucine
zipper
(bHLH-Zip),
has
been
identified
as
melanocyte-specific
and
plays
critical
role
in
melanocyte
survival,
differentiation,
function,
proliferation
pigmentation.
Although
numerous
studies
have
explained
the
roles
of
MITF
melanocytes
melanoma
development,
function
hematopoietic
or
immune
system—beyond
its
melanin-producing
cells—is
not
yet
fully
understood.
However,
there
is
convincing
increasing
evidence
suggesting
that
may
play
multiple
important
immune-related
cells.
Therefore,
this
review
focused
on
recent
advances
elucidating
novel
functions
cancer
progression
responses
to
cancer.
In
particular,
we
highlight
central
modulator
regulation
responses,
elucidated
studies.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(4)
Published: April 27, 2024
Abstract
Mitochondria
are
the
centers
of
energy
and
material
metabolism,
they
also
serve
as
storage
dispatch
hubs
metal
ions.
Damage
to
mitochondrial
structure
function
can
cause
abnormal
levels
distribution
ions,
leading
cell
dysfunction
even
death.
For
a
long
time,
quality
control
pathways
such
dynamics
mitophagy
have
been
considered
inhibit
metal-induced
However,
with
discovery
new
metal-dependent
death
including
ferroptosis
cuproptosis,
increasing
evidence
shows
that
there
is
complex
relationship
between
This
article
reviews
latest
research
results
mechanisms
crosstalk
in
recent
years,
well
their
involvement
neurodegenerative
diseases,
tumors
other
order
provide
ideas
for
treatment
related
diseases.