Molecular Cancer Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(6), P. 854 - 863
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Docetaxel
has
been
the
standard
first-line
chemotherapy
for
lethal
metastatic
prostate
cancer
(mPCa)
since
2004,
but
resistance
to
docetaxel
treatment
is
common.
The
molecular
mechanisms
of
remain
largely
unknown
and
could
be
amenable
interventions
that
mitigate
resistance.
We
have
recently
discovered
several
docetaxel-resistant
mPCa
cell
lines
exhibit
lower
uptake
cellular
copper
uniquely
express
higher
levels
a
exporter
protein
ATP7B.
Knockdown
ATP7B
by
silencing
RNAs
(siRNA)
sensitized
cells
growth-inhibitory
apoptotic
effects
docetaxel.
Importantly,
deletions
in
human
tissues
predict
significantly
better
survival
patients
after
their
first
than
those
with
wild-type
(P
=
0.0006).
In
addition,
disulfiram
(DSF),
an
FDA-approved
drug
alcohol
dependence,
combination
copper,
enhanced
vivo
antitumor
xenograft
tumor
model.
Our
analyses
also
revealed
DSF
engaged
decrease
COMM
domain-containing
1
(COMMD1),
S-phase
kinase-associated
2
(Skp2),
clusterin
markedly
increase
expression
cyclin-dependent
kinase
inhibitor
(p21/WAF1).
Taken
together,
our
results
indicate
copper-dependent
nutrient
vulnerability
through
improving
therapeutic
efficacy
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.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(9), P. 5846 - 5929
Published: April 24, 2024
Although
transition
metals
constitute
less
than
0.1%
of
the
total
mass
within
a
human
body,
they
have
substantial
impact
on
fundamental
biological
processes
across
all
kingdoms
life.
Indeed,
these
nutrients
play
crucial
roles
in
physiological
functions
enzymes,
with
redox
properties
many
being
essential
to
their
activity.
At
same
time,
imbalances
metal
pools
can
be
detrimental
health.
Modern
analytical
techniques
are
helping
illuminate
workings
homeostasis
at
molecular
and
atomic
level,
spatial
localization
real
implications
dysregulation
disease
pathogenesis.
Fluorescence
microscopy
has
proven
one
most
promising
non-invasive
methods
for
studying
samples.
The
accuracy
sensitivity
bioimaging
experiments
predominantly
determined
by
fluorescent
metal-responsive
sensor,
highlighting
importance
rational
probe
design
such
measurements.
This
review
covers
activity-
binding-based
sensors
that
been
applied
cellular
studies.
We
focus
redox-active
metals:
iron,
copper,
manganese,
cobalt,
chromium,
nickel.
aim
encourage
further
targeted
efforts
developing
innovative
approaches
understanding
chemistry
metals.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(11)
Published: Jan. 18, 2023
Transition
metal
chemistry
is
essential
to
life,
where
binding
DNA,
RNA,
and
proteins
underpins
all
facets
of
the
central
dogma
biology.
In
this
context,
metals
in
are
typically
studied
as
static
active
site
cofactors.
However,
emergence
transition
signaling,
mobile
pools
can
transiently
bind
biological
targets
beyond
sites,
expanding
conventional
view
bioinorganic
chemistry.
This
Minireview
focuses
on
concept
metalloallostery,
using
copper
a
canonical
example
how
regulate
protein
function
by
remote
allosteric
sites
(e.g.,
exosites).
We
summarize
advances
prospects
for
field,
including
imaging
dynamic
signaling
pools,
inhibition
or
activation
binding,
metal-dependent
pathways
that
underlie
nutrient
vulnerabilities
diseases
spanning
obesity,
fatty
liver
disease,
cancer,
neurodegeneration.
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(6), P. 2858 - 2868
Published: May 24, 2024
Copper
participates
in
a
range
of
critical
functions
the
nervous
system
and
human
brain.
Disturbances
brain
copper
content
is
strongly
associated
with
neurological
diseases.
For
example,
changes
level
distribution
are
reported
neuroblastoma,
Alzheimer's
disease,
Lewy
body
disorders,
such
as
Parkinson
disease
dementia
bodies
(DLB).
There
need
for
more
sensitive
techniques
to
measure
intracellular
levels
have
better
understanding
role
homeostasis
neuronal
disorders.
Here,
we
report
reaction-based
near-infrared
(NIR)
ratiometric
fluorescent
probe
Smart Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(3)
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Abstract
In
situ
precise
detection
of
bioactive
molecules
with
high
sensitivity
and
spatiotemporal
resolution
is
essential
for
studying
physiological
events
disease
diagnosis.
The
utilization
versatile
fluorescent
probes
in
fluorescence
imaging
offers
a
powerful
tool
vivo
biomarkers
closely
associated
pathological
conditions.
However,
the
dynamic
behavior
leading
to
rapid
clearance
small
molecule
from
regions
interest
severely
compromises
their
potential
imaging.
Notably,
self‐immobilizing
that
selectively
recognize
diseased
tissues
while
improving
retention
enrichment
enable
accurate
high‐fidelity
this
review,
we
aim
summarize
strategies
employed
recent
advances
performance
precision
using
techniques.
Lastly,
discuss
prospects
challenges
promote
further
development
application
more
delicate
probes.
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
105(1), P. 441 - 491
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
In
the
past
decade,
evidence
for
numerous
roles
of
copper
(Cu)
in
mammalian
physiology
has
grown
exponentially.
The
discoveries
Cu
involvement
cell
signaling,
autophagy,
motility,
differentiation,
and
regulated
death
(cuproptosis)
have
markedly
extended
list
already
known
functions
Cu,
such
as
a
cofactor
essential
metabolic
enzymes,
protein
structural
component,
regulator
trafficking.
Novel
unexpected
transporting
proteins
enzymes
been
identified,
new
disorders
homeostasis
described.
Significant
progress
made
mechanistic
studies
two
classic
metabolism,
Menkes
disease
Wilson’s
disease,
which
paved
way
novel
approaches
to
their
treatment.
discovery
cuproptosis
role
metastatic
growth
increased
interest
targeting
homeostatic
pathways
treat
cancer.
this
review,
we
summarize
established
concepts
field
discuss
how
decade
expand
modify
these
concepts.
brain
metabolism
functional
speciation
recently
discovered
attracted
significant
attention
are
highlighted
review.