Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
132(15)
Published: June 28, 2022
Vascular
endothelial
growth
factor
C
(VEGF-C)
induces
lymphangiogenesis
via
VEGF
receptor
3
(VEGFR3),
which
is
encoded
by
the
most
frequently
mutated
gene
in
human
primary
lymphedema.
Angiopoietins
(Angs)
and
their
Tie
receptors
regulate
lymphatic
vessel
development,
mutations
of
ANGPT2
were
recently
found
However,
mechanistic
basis
Ang2
activity
not
fully
understood.
Here,
we
used
deletion,
blocking
Abs,
transgene
induction,
transfer
to
study
how
Ang2,
its
Tie2
receptor,
Tie1
vessels.
We
discovered
that
VEGF-C–induced
secretion
from
cells
(LECs)
was
involved
full
Akt
activation
downstream
phosphoinositide
kinase
(PI3K).
Neonatal
deletion
genes
encoding
or
LECs,
administration
an
Ang2-blocking
Ab
decreased
VEGFR3
presentation
on
LECs
inhibited
lymphangiogenesis.
A
similar
effect
observed
upon
PI3K
catalytic
p110α
subunit
with
small-molecule
inhibition
a
constitutively
active
located
Ang2.
Deletion
blockade
also
adult
mice.
Our
results
reveal
important
crosstalk
between
VEGF-C
Ang
signaling
pathways
suggest
new
avenues
for
therapeutic
manipulation
targeting
Ang2/Tie/PI3K
signaling.
Cancer Discovery,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 933 - 959
Published: April 1, 2021
Abstract
Strategies
to
therapeutically
target
the
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
have
emerged
as
a
promising
approach
for
cancer
treatment
in
recent
years
due
critical
roles
of
TME
regulating
progression
and
modulating
response
standard-of-care
therapies.
Here,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
regarding
most
advanced
TME-directed
therapies,
which
either
been
clinically
approved
or
are
currently
being
evaluated
trials,
including
immunotherapies,
antiangiogenic
drugs,
treatments
directed
against
cancer-associated
fibroblasts
extracellular
matrix.
We
also
discuss
some
challenges
associated
with
future
perspectives
this
evolving
field.
Significance:
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
therapies
targeting
TME,
combining
discussion
underlying
basic
biology
clinical
evaluation
different
therapeutic
approaches,
highlighting
perspectives.
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
102(2), P. 1025 - 1151
Published: May 5, 2021
The
brain
harbors
a
unique
ability
to,
figuratively
speaking,
shift
its
gears.
During
wakefulness,
the
is
geared
fully
toward
processing
information
and
behaving,
while
homeostatic
functions
predominate
during
sleep.
blood-brain
barrier
establishes
stable
environment
that
optimal
for
neuronal
function,
yet
imposes
physiological
problem;
transcapillary
filtration
forms
extracellular
fluid
in
other
organs
reduced
to
minimum
brain.
Consequently,
depends
on
special
[the
cerebrospinal
(CSF)]
flushed
into
along
perivascular
spaces
created
by
astrocytic
vascular
endfeet.
We
describe
this
pathway,
coined
term
glymphatic
system,
based
dependency
endfeet
their
adluminal
expression
of
aquaporin-4
water
channels
facing
CSF-filled
spaces.
Glymphatic
clearance
potentially
harmful
metabolic
or
protein
waste
products,
such
as
amyloid-β,
primarily
active
sleep,
when
drivers,
cardiac
cycle,
respiration,
slow
vasomotion,
together
efficiently
propel
CSF
inflow
periarterial
brain's
space
contains
an
abundance
proteoglycans
hyaluronan,
which
provide
low-resistance
hydraulic
conduit
rapidly
can
expand
shrink
sleep-wake
cycle.
system
brain,
meets
requisites
maintain
homeostasis
similar
peripheral
organs,
considering
blood-brain-barrier
paths
formation
egress
CSF.
Journal of Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
41(37), P. 7698 - 7711
Published: Sept. 15, 2021
Throughout
the
body,
lymphatic
fluid
movement
supports
critical
functions
including
clearance
of
excess
and
metabolic
waste.
The
glymphatic
system
is
analog
in
CNS.
As
such,
plays
a
key
role
regulating
directional
interstitial
movement,
waste
clearance,
and,
potentially,
brain
immunity.
enables
bulk
CSF
from
subarachnoid
space
along
periarterial
spaces,
where
it
mixes
with
within
parenchyma
before
ultimately
exiting
via
perivenous
spaces.
This
review
focuses
on
important
questions
about
structure
this
system,
why
needs
transport
unexplored
aspects
transport.
We
provide
evidence
that
astrocytes
blood
vessels
determine
shape
perivascular
space,
controlling
fluid.
Glymphatic
has
potential
to
alter
local
as
well
global
signaling
molecules
metabolites.
also
highlight
for
cross
talk
among
cardiovascular
gastrointestinal
tract,
system.
Much
remains
be
studied,
but
we
propose
glymphatic/lymphatic
acts
cornerstone
between
body.
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
129(1), P. 136 - 154
Published: June 24, 2021
Lymphatic
vessels
maintain
tissue
fluid
homeostasis
by
returning
to
blood
circulation
interstitial
that
has
extravasated
from
the
capillaries.
They
provide
a
trafficking
route
for
cells
of
immune
system,
thus
critically
contributing
surveillance.
Developmental
or
functional
defects
in
lymphatic
vessels,
their
obstruction
damage,
lead
accumulation
tissues,
resulting
lymphedema.
Here
we
discuss
developmental
anomalies
called
malformations
and
complex
manifest
as
localized
multifocal
lesions
vasculature,
respectively.
are
rare
diseases
caused
mostly
somatic
mutations
can
present
with
variable
symptoms
based
upon
size
location
composed
fluid-filled
cisterns
channels.
Substantial
progress
been
made
recently
understanding
molecular
basis
pathogenesis
through
identification
genetic
causes,
combined
elucidation
underlying
mechanisms
animal
disease
models
patient-derived
endothelial
cells.
Most
solitary
cause
occur
genes
encode
components
oncogenic
growth
factor
signal
transduction
pathways.
This
led
successful
repurposing
some
targeted
cancer
therapeutics
treatment
anomalies.
Apart
act
cell-autonomous
drivers
these
anomalies,
current
evidence
points
superimposed
paracrine
contribute
additional
targets
therapeutic
intervention.
Here,
review
advances
new
strategies
on
identified
Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
186(2), P. 382 - 397.e24
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Blood
and
lymphatic
vessels
form
a
versatile
transport
network
provide
inductive
signals
to
regulate
tissue-specific
functions.
in
bone
osteogenesis
hematopoiesis,
but
current
dogma
suggests
that
lacks
vessels.
Here,
by
combining
high-resolution
light-sheet
imaging
cell-specific
mouse
genetics,
we
demonstrate
presence
of
human
bones.
We
find
expand
during
genotoxic
stress.
VEGF-C/VEGFR-3
signaling
stress-induced
IL6
drive
lymphangiogenesis
During
lymphangiogenesis,
secretion
CXCL12
from
proliferating
endothelial
cells
is
critical
for
hematopoietic
regeneration.
Moreover,
lymphangiocrine
triggers
expansion
mature
Myh11+
CXCR4+
pericytes,
which
differentiate
into
contribute
In
aged
animals,
such
Myh11-positive
response
stress
impaired.
These
data
suggest
as
therapeutic
avenue
stimulate
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(14), P. 7491 - 7491
Published: July 13, 2021
The
glymphatic
system
is
a
fluid-transport
that
accesses
all
regions
of
the
brain.
It
facilitates
exchange
cerebrospinal
fluid
and
interstitial
clears
waste
from
metabolically
active
Astrocytic
endfeet
their
dense
expression
aquaporin-4
water
channels
promote
between
perivascular
spaces
neuropil.
Cerebrospinal
fluids
are
together
transported
back
to
vascular
compartment
by
meningeal
cervical
lymphatic
vessels.
Multiple
lines
work
show
neurological
diseases
in
general
impair
transport.
Insofar
as
plays
pseudo-lymphatic
role
central
nervous
system,
it
poised
play
neuroinflammation.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
how
association
with
vessel
calls
for
renewal
established
concepts
on
CNS
an
immune-privileged
site.
We
also
potential
approaches
target
combat
Pharmacological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
74(3), P. 799 - 824
Published: June 23, 2022
Adenosine
is
an
evolutionary
ancient
metabolic
regulator
linking
energy
state
to
physiologic
processes,
including
immunomodulation
and
cell
proliferation.
Tumors
create
adenosine-rich
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
through
the
increased
release
of
ATP
from
dying
stressed
cells
its
ectoenzymatic
conversion
into
adenosine.
Therefore,
adenosine
pathway
becomes
important
therapeutic
target
improve
effectiveness
immune
therapies.
Prior
research
has
focused
largely
on
two
major
ectonucleotidases,
ectonucleoside
triphosphate
diphosphohydrolase
1/cluster
differentiation
(CD)39
ecto-5′-nucleotidase/CD73,
which
catalyze
breakdown
extracellular
adenosine,
subsequent
activation
different
subtypes
receptors
with
mixed
findings
antitumor
protumor
effects.
New
findings,
needed
for
more
effective
approaches,
require
consideration
redundant
pathways
controlling
intratumoral
levels,
alternative
NAD-inactivating
CD38-ectonucleotide
pyrophosphatase
phosphodiesterase
(ENPP)1-CD73
axis,
counteracting
ATP-regenerating
pathway,
cellular
uptake
phosphorylation
by
kinase.
This
review
provides
a
holistic
view
intracellular
metabolism
as
integrated
complex
network
summarizes
recent
data
underlying
mechanisms
precursors
ADP
control
cancer
immunosurveillance,
tumor
angiogenesis,
lymphangiogenesis,
cancer-associated
thrombosis,
blood
flow,
perfusion.
Special
attention
given
differences
commonalities
in
purinome
cancers,
heterogeneity
microenvironment,
subcellular
compartmentalization
system,
novel
roles
purine-converting
enzymes
targets
therapy.
Significance
Statement
The
discovery
role
checkpoint
led
development
strategies
targeting
signaling
multiple
clinical
trials
preclinical
models.
Here
we
identify
gaps
knowledge
that
need
be
filled
gain
agents
key
components
and,
this
basis,
provide
network.