Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(5), P. e27496 - e27496
Published: March 1, 2024
Copper,
a
vital
trace
element,
orchestrates
diverse
cellular
processes
ranging
from
energy
production
to
antioxidant
defense
and
angiogenesis.
Copper
metabolism
cuproptosis
are
closely
linked
in
the
context
of
human
diseases,
with
particular
focus
on
cancer.
Cuproptosis
refers
specific
type
copper-mediated
cell
death
or
copper
toxicity
triggered
by
disruptions
within
cells.
This
phenomenon
encompasses
spectrum
mechanisms,
such
as
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
dysfunction,
endoplasmic
reticulum
perturbations
metal
ion
equilibrium.
Mechanistically,
is
driven
binding
lipoylated
enzymes
tricarboxylic
acid
(TCA)
cycle.
interaction
participates
protein
aggregation
proteotoxic
ultimately
culminating
death.
Targeting
its
associated
pathways
cancer
cells
holds
therapeutic
potential
selectively
targeting
eliminating
cancerous
Strategies
modulate
levels,
enhance
excretion,
interfere
cuproptotic
being
explored
identify
novel
targets
for
therapy
improve
patient
outcomes.
Understanding
relationship
between
malignancies
remains
an
active
area
research.
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
association
metabolism,
homeostasis,
cancers,
explicitly
emphasizing
mechanism
implications
pathogenesis.
Additionally,
we
emphasize
aspects
treatment.
Autophagy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(8), P. 2175 - 2195
Published: April 14, 2023
Copper
is
an
essential
trace
element
in
biological
systems,
maintaining
the
activity
of
enzymes
and
function
transcription
factors.
However,
at
high
concentrations,
copper
ions
show
increased
toxicity
by
inducing
regulated
cell
death,
such
as
apoptosis,
paraptosis,
pyroptosis,
ferroptosis,
cuproptosis.
Furthermore,
can
trigger
macroautophagy/autophagy,
a
lysosome-dependent
degradation
pathway
that
plays
dual
role
regulating
survival
or
death
fate
cells
under
various
stress
conditions.
Pathologically,
impaired
metabolism
due
to
environmental
genetic
causes
implicated
variety
human
diseases,
rare
Wilson
disease
common
cancers.
Therapeutically,
copper-based
compounds
are
potential
chemotherapeutic
agents
be
used
alone
combination
with
other
drugs
approaches
treat
cancer.
Here,
we
review
progress
made
understanding
metabolic
processes
their
impact
on
regulation
autophagy.
This
knowledge
may
help
design
future
clinical
tools
improve
cancer
diagnosis
treatment.
Drug Resistance Updates,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
72, P. 101018 - 101018
Published: Nov. 11, 2023
Cuproptosis
is
a
newly
identified
form
of
cell
death
driven
by
copper.
Recently,
the
role
copper
and
triggered
in
pathogenesis
cancers
have
attracted
attentions.
has
garnered
enormous
interest
cancer
research
communities
because
its
great
potential
for
therapy.
Copper-based
treatment
exerts
an
inhibiting
tumor
growth
may
open
door
chemotherapy-insensitive
tumors.
In
this
review,
we
provide
critical
analysis
on
homeostasis
dysregulation
development
progression
cancers.
Then
core
molecular
mechanisms
cuproptosis
discussed,
followed
summarizing
current
understanding
copper-based
agents
(copper
chelators,
ionophores,
complexes-based
dynamic
therapy)
treatment.
Additionally,
summarize
emerging
data
ionophores
to
subdue
chemotherapy
resistance
different
types
We
also
review
small-molecule
compounds
nanoparticles
(NPs)
that
kill
cells
inducing
cuproptosis,
which
will
shed
new
light
anticancer
drugs
through
future.
Finally,
important
concepts
pressing
questions
future
should
be
focused
were
discussed.
This
article
suggests
targeting
could
novel
antitumor
therapy
strategy
overcome
drug
resistance.
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Nov. 16, 2023
Abstract
Regulated
cell
death
(RCD)
is
a
regulable
that
involves
well-organized
signaling
cascades
and
molecular
mechanisms.
RCD
implicated
in
fundamental
processes
such
as
organ
production
tissue
remodeling,
removing
superfluous
structures
or
cells,
regulating
numbers.
Previous
studies
have
not
been
able
to
reveal
the
complete
mechanisms,
novel
methods
of
are
constantly
being
proposed.
Two
metal
ions,
iron
(Fe)
copper
(Cu)
essential
factors
leading
RCDs
only
induce
ferroptosis
cuproptosis,
respectively
but
also
lead
impairment
eventually
diverse
death.
This
review
summarizes
direct
indirect
mechanisms
by
which
Fe
Cu
impede
growth
various
forms
mediated
these
two
metals.
Moreover,
we
aimed
delineate
interrelationships
between
with
distinct
pathways
shedding
light
on
complex
intricate
govern
cellular
survival
Finally,
prospects
outlined
this
suggest
approach
for
investigating
death,
may
involve
integrating
current
therapeutic
strategies
offer
promising
solution
overcome
drug
resistance
certain
diseases.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(8)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
are
highly
reactive
oxygen-containing
molecules
generated
as
natural
byproducts
during
cellular
processes,
including
metabolism.
Under
normal
conditions,
ROS
play
crucial
roles
in
diverse
functions,
cell
signaling
and
immune
responses.
However,
a
disturbance
the
balance
between
production
antioxidant
defenses
can
lead
to
an
excessive
buildup,
causing
oxidative
stress.
This
stress
damages
essential
components,
lipids,
proteins,
DNA,
potentially
culminating
death.
form
of
death
take
various
forms,
such
ferroptosis,
apoptosis,
necroptosis,
pyroptosis,
paraptosis,
parthanatos,
oxeiptosis,
each
displaying
distinct
genetic,
biochemical,
characteristics.
The
investigation
holds
promise
for
development
pharmacological
agents
that
used
prevent
tumorigenesis
or
treat
established
cancer.
Specifically,
targeting
key
SLC7A11,
GCLC,
GPX4,
TXN,
TXNRD,
represents
emerging
approach
inducing
cancer
cells.
review
provides
comprehensive
summary
recent
progress,
opportunities,
challenges
therapy.
Molecular Biomedicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Oct. 16, 2023
Abstract
Ferroptosis,
a
regulated
form
of
cellular
death
characterized
by
the
iron-mediated
accumulation
lipid
peroxides,
provides
novel
avenue
for
delving
into
intersection
metabolism,
oxidative
stress,
and
disease
pathology.
We
have
witnessed
mounting
fascination
with
ferroptosis,
attributed
to
its
pivotal
roles
across
diverse
physiological
pathological
conditions
including
developmental
processes,
metabolic
dynamics,
oncogenic
pathways,
neurodegenerative
cascades,
traumatic
tissue
injuries.
By
unraveling
intricate
underpinnings
molecular
machinery,
contributors,
signaling
conduits,
regulatory
networks
governing
researchers
aim
bridge
gap
between
intricacies
this
unique
mode
multifaceted
implications
health
disease.
In
light
rapidly
advancing
landscape
ferroptosis
research,
we
present
comprehensive
review
aiming
at
extensive
in
origins
progress
human
diseases.
This
concludes
careful
analysis
potential
treatment
approaches
carefully
designed
either
inhibit
or
promote
ferroptosis.
Additionally,
succinctly
summarized
therapeutic
targets
compounds
that
hold
promise
targeting
within
various
facet
underscores
burgeoning
possibilities
manipulating
as
strategy.
summary,
enriched
insights
both
investigators
practitioners,
while
fostering
an
elevated
comprehension
latent
translational
utilities.
revealing
basic
processes
investigating
possibilities,
crucial
resource
scientists
medical
aiding
deep
understanding
effects
situations.
Autophagy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(6), P. 1213 - 1246
Published: March 6, 2024
Macroautophagy/autophagy
is
a
complex
degradation
process
with
dual
role
in
cell
death
that
influenced
by
the
types
are
involved
and
stressors
they
exposed
to.
Ferroptosis
an
iron-dependent
oxidative
form
of
characterized
unrestricted
lipid
peroxidation
context
heterogeneous
plastic
mechanisms.
Recent
studies
have
shed
light
on
involvement
specific
autophagy
(e.g.
ferritinophagy,
lipophagy,
clockophagy)
initiating
or
executing
ferroptotic
through
selective
anti-injury
proteins
organelles.
Conversely,
other
forms
reticulophagy
lysophagy)
enhance
cellular
defense
against
damage.
Dysregulated
autophagy-dependent
ferroptosis
has
implications
for
diverse
range
pathological
conditions.
This
review
aims
to
present
updated
definition
ferroptosis,
discuss
influential
substrates
receptors,
outline
experimental
methods,
propose
guidelines
interpreting
results.
Immunological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
321(1), P. 211 - 227
Published: Sept. 16, 2023
Summary
Copper
is
an
essential
nutrient
for
maintaining
enzyme
activity
and
transcription
factor
function.
Excess
copper
results
in
the
aggregation
of
lipoylated
dihydrolipoamide
S‐acetyltransferase
(DLAT),
which
correlates
to
mitochondrial
tricarboxylic
acid
(TCA)
cycle,
resulting
proteotoxic
stress
eliciting
a
novel
cell
death
modality:
cuproptosis.
Cuproptosis
exerts
indispensable
role
cancer
progression,
considered
promising
strategy
therapy.
Cancer
immunotherapy
has
gained
extensive
attention
owing
breakthroughs
immune
checkpoint
blockade;
furthermore,
cuproptosis
strongly
connected
modulation
antitumor
immunity.
Thus,
thorough
recognition
concerning
mechanisms
involved
metabolism
may
facilitate
improvement
management.
This
review
outlines
cellular
molecular
characteristics
links
regulated
modality
with
human
cancers.
We
also
current
knowledge
on
complex
effects
immunity
response.
Furthermore,
potential
agents
that
elicit
pathways
are
summarized.
Lastly,
we
discuss
influence
induction
tumor
microenvironment
as
well
challenges
adding
regulators
therapeutic
strategies
beyond
traditional
Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: June 6, 2024
Abstract
Ferroptosis,
an
iron-dependent
form
of
cell
death
characterized
by
uncontrolled
lipid
peroxidation,
is
governed
molecular
networks
involving
diverse
molecules
and
organelles.
Since
its
recognition
as
a
non-apoptotic
pathway
in
2012,
ferroptosis
has
emerged
crucial
mechanism
numerous
physiological
pathological
contexts,
leading
to
significant
therapeutic
advancements
across
wide
range
diseases.
This
review
summarizes
the
fundamental
mechanisms
regulatory
pathways
underlying
ferroptosis,
including
both
GPX4-dependent
-independent
antioxidant
mechanisms.
Additionally,
we
examine
involvement
various
conditions,
cancer,
neurodegenerative
diseases,
sepsis,
ischemia–reperfusion
injury,
autoimmune
disorders,
metabolic
disorders.
Specifically,
explore
role
response
chemotherapy,
radiotherapy,
immunotherapy,
nanotherapy,
targeted
therapy.
Furthermore,
discuss
pharmacological
strategies
for
modulating
potential
biomarkers
monitoring
this
process.
Lastly,
elucidate
interplay
between
other
forms
regulated
death.
Such
insights
hold
promise
advancing
our
understanding
context
human
health
disease.