Astaxanthin mitigates doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity via inhibiting ferroptosis and autophagy: a study based on bioinformatic analysis and in vivo/vitro experiments
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Background
Doxorubicin
(DOX),
a
widely
employed
chemotherapeutic
agent
in
cancer
treatment,
has
seen
restricted
use
recent
years
owing
to
its
associated
cardiotoxicity.
Current
reports
indicate
that
doxorubicin-induced
cardiotoxicity
(DIC)
is
complex
phenomenon
involving
various
modes
of
cell
death.
Astaxanthin
(ASX),
natural
carotenoid
pigment,
garnered
significant
attention
for
numerous
health
benefits.
Recent
studies
have
shown
ASX
broad
and
effective
cardiovascular
protective
effect.
Our
study
aims
investigate
the
effects
against
DIC
elucidate
underlying
mechanisms.
This
substantial
practical
significance
clinical
application
DOX.
Methods
Bioinformatic
analyses
were
conducted
using
transcriptomic
data
from
gene
expression
omnibus
(GEO)
database
identify
key
mechanisms
DIC.
Network
pharmacology
was
predict
potential
pathways
targets
through
which
exerts
on
In
vitro
experiments,
following
pretreatment
with
ASX,
H9C2
cells
exposed
Cell
viability,
injury
protein
levels
ferroptosis
autophagy
assessed.
animal
rats
underwent
4
weeks
gavage
treatment
doses
followed
by
intraperitoneal
injections
DOX
every
2
days
during
final
week.
Histological,
serum,
evaluate
Results
The
bioinformatics
analysis
revealed
are
closely
development
may
exert
an
anti-DIC
effect
modulating
autophagy.
experimental
results
show
significantly
mitigates
DOX-induced
myocardial
tissue
damage,
inflammatory
response,
oxidative
stress,
damage
cells.
Mechanistically,
markedly
ameliorates
both
vivo
.
Specifically,
upregulates
solute
carrier
family
7
member
11
(SLC7A11)
glutathione
peroxidase
(GPX4),
while
downregulating
transferrin
receptor
1
(TFRC),
ferritin
heavy
chain
(FTH1)
light
(FTL).
Additionally,
enhances
P62
decreases
Beclin1
microtubule-associated
proteins
3
(LC3).
Conclusion
critical
factors
influencing
occurrence
progression
can
alleviate
inhibiting
Language: Английский
Spexin (Neuropeptide Q): Distribution, Functional Roles, and Emerging Therapeutic Perspectives
Ritesh S. Tarwani,
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Kamini R. Shirasath,
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Sanjay N. Awathale
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et al.
International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31(2)
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Language: Английский
Astemizole Exacerbates 5-Fluorouracil-Triggered Cardiotoxicity by Enhancing Ptgs2
Mengshi Xie,
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Pan Jiang,
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Xiyang Yang
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et al.
Cardiovascular Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Language: Английский
Iron homeostasis and ferroptosis in muscle diseases and disorders: mechanisms and therapeutic prospects
Bone Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Abstract
The
muscular
system
plays
a
critical
role
in
the
human
body
by
governing
skeletal
movement,
cardiovascular
function,
and
activities
of
digestive
organs.
Additionally,
muscle
tissues
serve
an
endocrine
function
secreting
myogenic
cytokines,
thereby
regulating
metabolism
throughout
entire
body.
Maintaining
requires
iron
homeostasis.
Recent
studies
suggest
that
disruptions
ferroptosis,
form
iron-dependent
cell
death,
are
essential
contributors
to
progression
wide
range
diseases
disorders,
including
sarcopenia,
cardiomyopathy,
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis.
Thus,
comprehensive
overview
mechanisms
ferroptosis
these
conditions
is
crucial
for
identifying
potential
therapeutic
targets
developing
new
strategies
disease
treatment
and/or
prevention.
This
review
aims
summarize
recent
advances
understanding
molecular
underlying
context
injury,
as
well
associated
disorders.
Moreover,
we
discuss
within
pathway
possible
managing
Finally,
shed
light
on
current
limitations
future
prospects
interventions
targeting
ferroptosis.
Language: Английский
Herbacetin as a Novel Ferroptosis Inhibitor for Mitigating Myocardial Damage Induced by Doxorubicin
Hai Yang,
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Shaohong Huang,
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Xinyu Heng
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et al.
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Anti‐Inflammatory Effects of Spexin on Acetic Acid‑Induced Colitis in Rats via Modulating the NF‐κB/NLRP3 Inflammasome Pathway
Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
39(5)
Published: May 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Ulcerative
colitis
is
a
chronic
inflammatory
bowel
disease
characterized
by
inflammation
and
ulcers
in
the
lining
of
colon
rectum.
Spexin
novel
peptide
with
antioxidant
anti‐inflammatory
properties.
This
study
aims
to
elucidate
therapeutic
effects
underlying
mechanisms
spexin
mitigating
acetic
acid‐induced
rats.
Male
Sprague
Dawley
rats
were
assigned
control
(
n
=
14)
21)
groups.
Colitis
was
induced
via
5%
acid
(AA)
administration
(1
mL,
intrarect).
Post‐induction,
received
subcutaneous
saline
mL/kg),
(50
µg/kg/day),
or
oral
sulfasalazine
(500
mg/kg)
for
5
days.
Control
groups
spexin.
After
24
h
final
treatment,
colons
evaluated
macroscopically,
levels
tumor
necrosis
factor
(TNF)‐α,
interleukin
(IL)‐1β,
IL‐18
determined
ELISA,
oxidative
stress
markers
myeloperoxidase
(MPO),
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
glutathione
(GSH)
measured
spectrophotometrically
NOD‐like
receptor
pyrin
domain‐containing
3
(NLRP3),
nuclear
factor‐κB
(NF‐κB),
caspase‐1
proteins
analyzed
Western
Blot
alongside
histopathological
assessments.
induction
significantly
elevated
macroscopic
damage
scores,
stool
consistency,
cytokines,
MDA,
MPO,
NLRP3,
NF‐κB,
caspase‐1,
while
reducing
GSH
p
<
0.001–0.01).
Microscopic
evaluations
confirmed
increased
necrosis,
submucosal
edema,
cell
infiltration
0.001).
reversed
these
enhancing
0.01),
macroscopic/microscopic
MPO
0.05–0.001),
suppressing
activation
0.01–0.001).
For
first
time
that
ameluates
modulating
NF‐κB/NLRP3
signaling
pathway,
damage,
capacity,
inflammation.
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Empagliflozin attenuates DOX-induced cardiotoxicity by inhibiting RIPK1-mediated endoplasmic reticulum stress and autophagy
Yinan Wang,
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Zi Wang,
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Xinning Guo
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et al.
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 167898 - 167898
Published: May 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Hijacking the hyaluronan assisted iron endocytosis to promote the ferroptosis in anticancer photodynamic therapy
Carbohydrate Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
351, P. 123123 - 123123
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Language: Английский
Mechanisms of ferroptotic and non-ferroptotic organ toxicity of chemotherapy: protective and therapeutic effects of ginger, 6-gingerol and zingerone in preclinical studies
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 5, 2024
Abstract
Chemotherapy
(CT)
is
one
of
the
flagship
options
for
treatment
cancers
worldwide.
It
involves
use
cytotoxic
anticancer
agents
to
kill
or
inhibit
proliferation
cancer
cells.
However,
despite
its
clinical
efficacy,
CT
triggers
side
effect
toxicities
in
several
organs,
which
may
impact
patient’s
quality
life
and
outcomes.
While
toxicity
consistent
with
non-ferroptotic
mechanisms
involving
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
mitochondrial
impairment
other
aberrant
signalling
leading
apoptosis
necroptosis,
recent
studies
show
that
ferroptosis,
a
non-apoptotic,
iron-dependent
cell
death
pathway,
also
involved
pathophysiology
organ
toxicity.
provokes
ferroptosis
via
system
Xc
–
/GPX-4/GSH/SLC7A11
axis
depletion,
ferritinophagy,
iron
overload,
lipid
peroxidation
upregulation
ferritin-related
proteins.
Cisplatin
(CP)
doxorubicin
(DOX)
are
common
drugs
indicated
induce
vitro
vivo.
Studies
have
explored
natural
preventive
therapeutic
strategies
using
ginger
rhizome
major
bioactive
compounds,
6-gingerol
(6G)
zingerone
(ZG),
combat
Ginger
extract,
6G
ZG
mitigate
dysfunction
toxicity,
but
their
effects
on
CT-induced
remain
unclear.
Systematic
investigations
are,
therefore,
needed
unfold
roles
ginger,
as
they
potential
prevention
This
review
reveals
ferroptotic
protective
against
CT-induced,
toxicities.
Language: Английский