Drug Development Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
85(8)
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
development
of
anticancer
drugs
that
target
different
organelles
has
received
extensive
attention
due
to
the
characteristics
cancer
recurrence,
metastasis,
and
drug
resistance.
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
is
an
important
structure
within
cell
primarily
responsible
for
protein
synthesis,
folding,
modification,
transport
plays
a
crucial
role
in
function
health.
ER
stress
activation
induces
apoptosis.
New
with
mechanisms
selectivity
can
be
designed
because
redox
activity,
composition
diversity,
metal
complexes
regulation.
Over
past
few
decades,
dozens
have
killed
cells
through
stress,
showing
powerful
tumor‐suppressive
effects.
This
review
summarizes
progress
research
on
metallic
induce
over
years,
which
expected
bring
more
breakthroughs
field
medicine
life
science.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67(5), P. 3843 - 3859
Published: March 5, 2024
To
develop
a
potential
theranostic
metal
agent
to
reverse
the
resistance
of
cancer
cells
cisplatin
and
effectively
inhibit
tumor
growth
metastasis,
we
proposed
design
cyclometalated
iridium
(Ir)
complex
based
on
properties
environment
(TME).
end,
designed
synthesized
series
Ir(III)
2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde
thiosemicarbazone
complexes
by
modifying
hydrogen
atom(s)
N-3
position
compounds
structure
dimers
then
investigated
their
structure–activity
structure–fluorescence
relationships
obtain
an
(Ir5)
with
remarkable
fluorescence
cytotoxicity
cells.
Ir5
not
only
possesses
mitochondria-targeted
but
also
overcomes
inhibits
metastasis
in
vivo.
Besides,
confirmed
anticancer
mechanisms
acting
different
components
TME:
directly
killing
liver
inducing
necroptosis
activating
necroptosis-related
immune
response.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67(7), P. 5744 - 5757
Published: March 29, 2024
To
develop
a
next-generation
metal
agent
and
dual-agent
multitargeted
combination
therapy,
we
developed
copper
(Cu)
compound
based
on
the
properties
of
human
serum
albumin
(HSA)–indomethacin
(IND)
complex
to
remodel
tumor
microenvironment
(TME).
We
optimized
series
Cu(II)
isopropyl
2-pyridyl
ketone
thiosemicarbazone
compounds
obtain
(C4)
with
significant
cytotoxicity
then
constructed
an
HSA–IND–C4
(HSA–IND–C4)
delivery
system.
IND
C4
bind
hydrophobic
cavities
IB
IIA
domains
HSA,
respectively.
In
vivo,
not
only
showed
enhanced
antitumor
efficacy
relative
+
but
also
improved
their
targeting
ability
decreased
side
effects.
The
mechanism
involved
acting
different
components
TME.
inhibited
tumor-related
inflammation,
while
induced
apoptosis
autophagy
cancer
cells
angiogenesis.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
66(18), P. 13072 - 13085
Published: Sept. 13, 2023
To
develop
next-generation
metal
drugs
with
high
efficiency
and
low
toxicity
for
targeting
inhibition
of
gastric
tumor
growth
metastasis,
we
not
only
optimized
a
series
ruthenium
(Ru,
III)
2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde
thiosemicarbazone
complexes
to
obtain
Ru(III)
complex
(4b)
remarkable
cytotoxicity
in
vitro
but
also
constructed
4b-decitabine
(DCT)/liposome
(Lip)
delivery
system
(4b-DCT-Lip).
The
vivo
results
showed
that
4b-DCT-Lip
had
stronger
capacity
inhibit
metastasis
than
4b-DCT
addressed
the
co-delivery
problems
improved
their
ability.
Furthermore,
confirmed
mechanism
4b-DCT/4b-DCT-Lip
inhibiting
tumor.
DCT-upregulated
gasdermin
E
(GSDME)
was
cleaved
by
4b-activated
caspase-3
afford
GSDME-N
terminal
then
aggregated
form
nonselective
pores
on
cell
membrane
tumor,
thereby
inducing
pyroptosis
pyroptosis-induced
immune
response.
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 1742 - 1758
Published: Dec. 16, 2023
Mitochondrial
membrane
remodeling
can
trigger
the
release
of
mitochondrial
DNA
(mtDNA),
leading
to
activation
cellular
oxidative
stress
and
immune
responses.
While
role
in
promoting
inflammation
hepatocytes
is
well-established,
its
effects
on
tumors
have
remained
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
designed
a
novel
Pt(IV)
complex,
OAP2,
which
composed
oxaliplatin
(Oxa)
acetaminophen
(APAP),
enhance
anti-tumor
amplify
response.
Our
findings
demonstrate
that
OAP2
induces
nuclear
damage,
resulting
production
DNA.
Additionally,
downregulates
expression
Sam50,
promote
mtDNA
secretion,
double-stranded
accumulation
ultimately
synergistically
activating
intracellular
cGAS-STING
pathway.
The
induced
by
overcomes
limitations
Oxa
STING
pathway
simultaneously
promotes
gasdermin-D-mediated
cell
pyroptosis.
also
dendritic
maturation
enhances
quantity
efficacy
cytotoxic
T
cells,
thereby
inhibiting
cancer
proliferation
metastasis.
Briefly,
our
study
introduces
first
small-molecule
inhibitor
regulates
for
active
immunotherapy
research,
may
provide
creative
idea
targeting
organelle
therapy.
Theranostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 1956 - 1965
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Rationale:
Magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
is
a
powerful
diagnostic
technology
by
providing
high-resolution
imaging.Although
MRI
sufficiently
valued
in
its
resolving
morphology,
it
has
poor
sensitivity
for
tracking
biomarkers.Therefore,
contrast
agents
are
often
used
to
improve
sensitivity.However,
the
clinically
Gd
chelates
limited
improving
owing
their
low
relaxivity.The
objective
of
this
study
develop
novel
agent
achieve
highly
sensitive
biomarkers
vivo.Methods:
A
Gd-based
nanoprobe
composed
gadolinium
nanoparticle
encapsulated
within
human
H-ferritin
nanocage
(Gd-HFn)
been
developed.The
specificity
and
Gd-HFn
were
evaluated
vivo
tumor-bearing
mice
apolipoprotein
E-deficient
(Apoe
-/
-)
MRI.Results:
The
probe
shows
extremely
high
relaxivity
values
(r1
=
549
s
-1
mM
,
r2
1555
under
1.5-T
magnetic
field;
r1
428
1286
3.0-T
field),
which
175-fold
higher
than
that
standard
Dotarem
(Gd-DOTA,
=3.13
)
field,
150-fold
field.Owing
substantially
enhanced
values,
achieved
tumor
targeting
receptor
TfR1
enabled
visualization
tumors
approaching
angiogenic
switch.Conclusions:
developed
makes
more
tool
simultaneously
functional
morphological
information,
paves
way
new
perspective
molecular
imaging.
Nanotheranostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(3), P. 401 - 426
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
integration
of
preclinical
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
and
computed
tomography
(CT)
methods
has
significantly
enhanced
the
area
therapy
targeted
nanomedicine.Nanotheranostics,
which
make
use
nanoparticles,
are
a
significant
advancement
in
MRI
CT
imaging.In
addition
to
giving
high-resolution
anatomical
features
functional
information
simultaneously,
these
multifunctional
agents
improve
contrast
when
used.In
enabling
early
disease
detection,
precise
localization,
personalised
monitoring,
they
also
enable
detection.Fusion
enables
vivo
tracking
drug-loaded
nanoparticles.MRI,
provides
real-time
monitoring
nanoparticle
distribution,
accumulation,
release
at
cellular
tissue
levels,
can
be
used
assess
efficacy
drug
delivery
systems.The
localization
nanoparticles
within
body
is
achievable
through
imaging.This
technique
enhances
capabilities
by
providing
information.CT
allows
for
quantitative
measurements
concentration,
essential
evaluating
pharmacokinetics
biodistribution
nanomedicine.In
this
article,
we
emphasize
into
molecular
advanced
diseases.
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
67(19), P. 17243 - 17258
Published: Sept. 19, 2024
To
effectively
inhibit
the
growth
and
metastasis
of
non-small
cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
overcome
its
multidrug
resistance
(MDR),
we
designed
synthesized
a
series
rhodium
(Rh,
III)
2-benzoylpyridine
thiosemicarbazone
complexes.
Through
studying
their
structure-activity
relationships,
identified
Rh(III)
complex
(Rh4)
with
excellent
cytotoxicity
against
multidrug-resistant
cells
(A549/ADR
cells).
Additionally,
successfully
constructed
an
apoferritin
(AFt)
nanoparticle
(NP)
delivery
system
(AFt-Rh4
NPs).
Importantly,
AFt-Rh4
NPs
not
only
exhibited
antitumor
antimetastatic
capabilities
NSCLC