Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: June 5, 2023
Ulcerative
colitis
(UC)
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
bowel
disease
involving
mainly
the
colorectal
mucosa
and
submucosa,
incidence
of
which
has
been
on
rise
in
recent
years.
Nuclear
factor
erythroid
2-related
2
(Nrf2),
known
for
its
key
function
as
transcription
factor,
pivotal
inducing
antioxidant
stress
regulating
responses.
Numerous
investigations
have
demonstrated
involvement
Nrf2
pathway
maintaining
development
normal
intestine,
UC,
UC-related
intestinal
fibrosis
carcinogenesis;
meanwhile,
therapeutic
agents
targeting
widely
investigated.
This
paper
reviews
research
progress
signaling
UC.
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(6), P. 635 - 652
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Summary
Background
The
impact
of
diagnostic
delay
on
the
clinical
course
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
remains
uncertain.
Aim
To
perform
a
systematic
review
time
to
diagnosis
and
delayed
outcomes
in
Crohn's
(CD)
ulcerative
colitis
(UC).
Methods
We
searched
EMBASE
Medline
from
inception
30th
November
2022
for
studies
reporting
interval,
symptom
onset
IBD
diagnosis.
calculated
median,
interquartile
range
(IQR)
pooled
weighted
median
intervals
eligible
studies.
defined
as
individuals
above
75th
centile
longest
each
study.
Using
random
effects
meta‐analysis,
we
odds
ratios
(ORs)
with
95%
confidence
(CI)
outcomes,
according
Results
One
hundred
one
representing
112,194
patients
(CD
=
59,359;
UC
52,835)
met
inclusion
criteria.
times
was
8.0
(IQR:
5.0–15.2)
3.7
months
2.0–6.7)
CD
UC,
respectively.
In
high‐income
countries,
this
6.2
5.0–12.3)
3.2
2.2–5.3),
compared
11.7
8.3–18.0)
7.8
5.2–21.8)
low‐middle‐income,
7.0
(95%
CI:
3.0–26.4)
4.6
1.0–96.0)
months,
Eleven
studies,
6164
4858;
1306),
were
included
meta‐analysis
that
examined
outcomes.
CD,
associated
higher
stricturing
(OR
1.88;
1.35–2.62),
penetrating
1.64;
1.21–2.20)
intestinal
surgery
2.24;
1.57–3.19).
colectomy
4.13;
1.04–16.40).
Conclusion
Delayed
is
progression
both
UC.
Strategies
are
needed
achieve
earlier
IBD.
Medicina,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(9), P. 1646 - 1646
Published: Sept. 12, 2023
Colorectal
cancer
is
the
second
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
mortality
worldwide.
Numerous
pathophysiological
mechanisms,
such
as
abnormal
cell
proliferation,
differentiation,
resistance
to
apoptosis,
invasion
structures
adjacent
colorectal
tumor
cells,
and
distant
metastasis,
are
involved
in
carcinogenesis.
These
processes
initiated
by
complex
interaction
a
number
genetic
environmental
factors,
including
sedentary
lifestyle,
obesity,
alcohol
consumption,
smoking,
or
gut
microbiota.
Despite
significant
progress
achieved
diagnostic
therapeutic
management
patients
with
cancer,
there
has
been
recently
noteworthy
increase
incidence
individuals
below
age
50
years.
Early-onset
different
frequency
oncogenic
mutations,
higher
prevalence
mucinous
histology,
distinct
deoxyribonucleic
acid
(DNA)
methylation
profile,
more
distal
location,
lower
survival
rates.
A
improvement
prognosis
these
can
be
through
detection
removal
modifiable
risk
along
implementation
personalized
screening
strategies
for
at
high
this
malignancy.
Furthermore,
gaining
comprehension
mechanisms
which
factors
contribute
process
oncogenesis
may
facilitate
discovery
novel
targets.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Jan. 19, 2023
Matrix
metalloproteinases
(MMPs)
are
an
important
class
of
enzymes
in
the
body
that
function
through
extracellular
matrix
(ECM).
They
involved
diverse
pathophysiological
processes,
such
as
tumor
invasion
and
metastasis,
cardiovascular
diseases,
arthritis,
periodontal
disease,
osteogenesis
imperfecta,
diseases
central
nervous
system.
MMPs
participate
occurrence
development
numerous
cancers
closely
related
to
immunity.
In
present
study,
we
review
immunomodulatory
role
colitis-associated
cancer
(CAC)
discuss
relevant
clinical
applications.
We
analyze
more
than
300
pharmacological
studies
retrieved
from
PubMed
Web
Science,
MMPs,
cancer,
colitis,
CAC,
immunomodulation.
Key
interfere
with
pathological
processes
CAC
MMP-2,
MMP-3,
MMP-7,
MMP-9,
MMP-10,
MMP-12,
MMP-13,
well
their
corresponding
mechanisms
elaborated.
cell
proliferation,
differentiation,
angiogenesis,
ECM
remodeling,
inflammatory
response
CAC.
also
affect
immune
system
by
modulating
differentiation
activity
cells,
recruitment
macrophages,
neutrophils.
Herein
describe
facilitate
treatment
this
special
type
colon
which
is
preceded
detectable
bowel
disease
populations.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(21), P. 21116 - 21133
Published: Oct. 16, 2023
Traditional
drug-based
treatments
for
inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
have
significant
limitations
due
to
their
potential
off-target
systemic
side-effects.
Currently,
there
is
a
lack
of
understanding
on
how
effectively
address
excessive
oxidative
stress,
dysregulated
immune
homeostasis,
and
microbiota
dysbiosis
within
the
IBD
microenvironment.
Herein,
we
introduce
nanotherapeutic
approach,
named
LBL-CO@MPDA,
treatment.
LBL-CO@MPDA
an
orally
administered
formulation
that
supplies
carbon
monoxide
(CO)
therapeutic
purposes.
To
create
nanocomposite,
developed
layer
by
(LBL)
self-assembly
strategy
where
coated
chitosan/alginate
polyelectrolytes
onto
surface
CO
prodrug-loaded
mesoporous
polydopamine
nanoparticles
(CO@MPDA).
Benefiting
from
negatively
charged
LBL
coating,
it
allows
targeted
accumulation
specifically
positively
inflamed
colon
lesions
through
electrostatic
interactions.
Furthermore,
in
microenvironment
colon,
system
releases
responsive
manner.
Interestingly,
CO@MPDA
ameliorates
conditions
MPDA-mediated
ROS-scavenging
CO-mediated
immunomodulation.
CO-supplying
activates
heme
oxygenase-1,
leading
macrophage
M2
polarization
via
Notch/Hes1/Stat3
signaling
pathway,
while
suppressing
response
down-regulating
p38
MAPK
NF-κB
(p50/p65)
pathways.
In
mice
model
dextran
sulfate
sodium
(DSS)-induced
IBD,
reverses
pro-inflammatory
restores
gut
barrier
functions
multiple
mechanisms,
including
scavenging
restoring
modulating
microbiota.
Collectively,
our
findings
highlight
promising
this
innovative
treatment
IBD.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(19), P. 14815 - 14815
Published: Oct. 1, 2023
The
epithelial–mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
is
a
cellular
reprogramming
process
that
occurs
during
embryonic
development
and
adult
tissue
homeostasis.
This
involves
epithelial
cells
acquiring
mesenchymal
phenotype.
Through
EMT,
cancer
acquire
properties
associated
with
more
aggressive
EMT
its
opposite,
mesenchymal–epithelial
(MET),
have
been
described
in
tumors
over
the
past
ten
years,
including
colorectal
(CRC).
When
activated,
expression
of
marker
E-cadherin
decreased
vimentin
raised.
As
result,
temporarily
take
on
phenotype,
becoming
motile
promoting
spread
tumor
cells.
Epithelial–mesenchymal
plasticity
(EMP)
has
become
hot
issue
CRC
because
strong
inducers
(such
as
transforming
growth
factor
β,
TGF-β)
can
initiate
regulate
metastasis,
microenvironment,
immune
system
resistance
CRC.
In
this
review,
we
into
account
significance
EMT-MET
impact
cells’
prognosis
analysis
connection
between
stem
(CCSCs)
will
help
to
further
clarify
current
meager
understandings
EMT.
Recent
advances
affecting
important
transcription
factors
CCSCs
are
highlighted.
We
come
conclusion
regulatory
network
for
complicated,
great
deal
crosstalk
alternate
paths.
More
thorough
research
required
effectively
connect
clinical
management
biomarkers
targeted
treatments
Gut Microbes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 16, 2023
The
etiology
of
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
is
influenced
by
bacterial
communities
that
colonize
the
gastrointestinal
tract.
These
microorganisms
derive
essential
nutrients
from
indigestible
dietary
or
host-derived
compounds
and
activate
molecular
signaling
pathways
necessary
for
normal
tissue
immune
function.
Associative
mechanistic
studies
have
identified
species
whose
presence
may
increase
CRC
risk,
including
notable
examples
such
as
Fusobacterium
nucleatum,
Enterotoxigenic
Bacteroides
fragilis,
pks+
E.
coli.
In
recent
years
this
work
has
expanded
in
scope
to
include
aspects
host
mutational
status,
intra-tumoral
microbial
heterogeneity,
transient
infection,
cumulative
influence
multiple
carcinogenic
bacteria
after
sequential
co-colonization.
review,
we
will
provide
an
updated
overview
how
host-bacteria
interactions
development,
knowledge
be
utilized
diagnose
prevent
CRC,
gut
microbiome
influences
treatment
efficacy.
Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: March 22, 2024
Abstract
Inflammation
has
accompanied
human
beings
since
the
emergence
of
wounds
and
infections.
In
past
decades,
numerous
efforts
have
been
undertaken
to
explore
potential
role
inflammation
in
cancer,
from
tumor
development,
invasion,
metastasis
resistance
tumors
treatment.
Inflammation-targeted
agents
not
only
demonstrate
suppress
cancer
but
also
improve
efficacy
other
therapeutic
modalities.
this
review,
we
describe
highly
dynamic
complex
inflammatory
microenvironment,
with
discussion
on
key
mediators
including
cells,
cytokines,
their
downstream
intracellular
pathways.
addition,
especially
address
development
highlight
action
mechanisms
inflammation-targeted
therapies
antitumor
response.
Finally,
summarize
results
both
preclinical
clinical
studies
up
date
illustrate
translation
therapies.