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
Chemical & Biomedical Imaging,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(4), P. 260 - 266
Published: March 3, 2025
Cu(II)
ions
play
a
critical
role
in
tumor
growth
and
metastasis,
making
vivo
high-resolution
imaging
of
crucial
for
understanding
its
pathophysiology.
However,
designing
suitable
molecular
probes
this
purpose
remains
challenging.
Herein,
we
report
the
development
photoacoustic
probe
specific
tumors.
This
utilizes
β-galactoside
as
targeting
group
incorporates
unique
self-immobilization
strategy.
Upon
β-galactosidase-mediated
cleavage,
generates
reactive
quinone
methide
intermediate
that
covalently
binds
to
intracellular
proteins,
enabling
selective
accumulation.
The
exhibits
ratiometric
response
with
high
selectivity
over
other
biological
species.
In
vitro
studies
demonstrated
efficacy
research
provides
valuable
insights
into
tumorigenesis
may
facilitate
diagnostic
therapeutic
approaches
cancer.
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