Nature,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
617(7960), P. 386 - 394
Published: April 26, 2023
Abstract
Inflammation
is
a
complex
physiological
process
triggered
in
response
to
harmful
stimuli
1
.
It
involves
cells
of
the
immune
system
capable
clearing
sources
injury
and
damaged
tissues.
Excessive
inflammation
can
occur
as
result
infection
hallmark
several
diseases
2–4
The
molecular
bases
underlying
inflammatory
responses
are
not
fully
understood.
Here
we
show
that
cell
surface
glycoprotein
CD44,
which
marks
acquisition
distinct
phenotypes
context
development,
immunity
cancer
progression,
mediates
uptake
metals
including
copper.
We
identify
pool
chemically
reactive
copper
(ii)
mitochondria
macrophages
catalyses
NAD(H)
redox
cycling
by
activating
hydrogen
peroxide.
Maintenance
NAD
+
enables
metabolic
epigenetic
programming
towards
state.
Targeting
mitochondrial
with
supformin
(LCC-12),
rationally
designed
dimer
metformin,
induces
reduction
pool,
leading
states
oppose
macrophage
activation.
LCC-12
interferes
plasticity
other
settings
reduces
mouse
models
bacterial
viral
infections.
Our
work
highlights
central
role
regulator
unveils
therapeutic
strategy
based
on
reprogramming
control
states.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 851 - 851
Published: May 10, 2022
Clear
cell
renal
carcinoma
(ccRCC)
is
the
most
prevalent
subtype
of
carcinoma,
which
characterized
by
metabolic
reprogramming.
Cuproptosis,
a
novel
form
death,
highly
linked
to
mitochondrial
metabolism
and
mediated
protein
lipoylation.
However,
clinical
impacts
cuproptosis-related
genes
(CRGs)
in
ccRCC
largely
remain
unclear.
In
current
study,
we
systematically
evaluated
genetic
alterations
ccRCC.
Our
results
revealed
that
CDKN2A,
DLAT,
DLD,
FDX1,
GLS,
PDHA1
PDHB
exhibited
differential
expression
between
normal
tissues
(|log2(fold
change)|
>
2/3
p
<
0.05).
Utilizing
an
iterative
sure
independence
screening
(SIS)
method,
separately
constructed
prognostic
signature
CRGs
for
predicting
overall
survival
(OS)
progression-free
(PFS)
patients.
The
score
yielded
area
under
curve
(AUC)
0.658
0.682
prediction
5-year
OS
PFS,
respectively.
Kaplan−Meier
analysis
OS,
higher
risk
gene
was
significantly
correlated
with
worse
(HR
=
2.72
(2.01−3.68),
log-rank
1.76
×
10−7).
Patients
had
shorter
PFS
2.83
(2.08−3.85),
3.66
Two
independent
validation
datasets
(GSE40435
(N
101),
GSE53757
72))
were
collected
meta-analysis,
suggesting
CDKN2A
(log2(fold
change)
1.46,
95%CI:
1.75−2.35)
showed
while
DLAT
−0.54,
−0.93−−0.15)
FDX1
−1.01,
−1.61−−0.42)
lowly
expressed.
also
associated
immune
infiltration
levels
programmed
death
1
(PD-1)
(CDKN2A:
r
0.24,
2.14
10−8;
FDX1:
−0.17,
1.37
10−4).
conclusion,
could
serve
as
potential
predictor
patients
may
offer
insights
into
cancer
treatment.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(22)
Published: March 14, 2023
Cuproptosis
is
a
new
cell
death
that
depends
on
copper
(Cu)
ionophores
to
transport
Cu
into
cancer
cells,
which
induces
death.
However,
existing
are
small
molecules
with
short
blood
half-life
making
it
hard
enough
cells.
Herein,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)-sensitive
polymer
(PHPM)
designed,
used
co-encapsulate
elesclomol
(ES)
and
form
nanoparticles
(NP@ESCu).
After
entering
ES
Cu,
triggered
by
excessive
intracellular
ROS,
readily
released.
work
in
concerted
way
not
only
kill
cells
cuproptosis,
but
also
induce
immune
responses.
In
vitro,
the
ability
of
NP@ESCu
efficiently
cuproptosis
investigated.
addition,
change
transcriptomes
treated
explored
RNA-Seq.
vivo,
found
mice
model
subcutaneous
bladder
cancer,
reprograming
tumor
microenvironment.
Additionally,
further
combined
anti-programmed
protein
ligand-1
antibody
(αPD-L1).
This
study
provides
first
report
combining
nanomedicine
can
αPD-L1
for
enhanced
therapy,
thereby
providing
novel
strategy
future
therapy.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: July 11, 2022
Aims
Cuproptosis
is
a
recently
identified
form
of
programmed
cell
death;
however,
its
role
in
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
remains
unclear.
Methods
A
set
bioinformatic
tools
was
integrated
to
analyze
the
expression
and
prognostic
significance
ferredoxin
1
(
FDX1
),
key
regulator
cuproptosis.
cuproptosis-related
risk
score
(CRRS)
developed
via
correlation
analyses,
least
absolute
shrinkage
selection
operator
(LASSO)
Cox
regression,
multivariate
regression.
The
metabolic
features,
mutation
signatures,
immune
profile
CRRS-classified
HCC
patients
were
investigated,
CRRS
therapy
guidance
analyzed.
Results
significantly
downregulated
HCC,
high
associated
with
longer
survival
time.
high-CRRS
group
showed
lower
overall
(OS)
enriched
cancer-related
pathways.
Mutation
analyses
revealed
that
had
mutational
frequency
some
tumor
suppressors
such
as
protein
P53
TP53
)
Breast-cancer
susceptibility
gene
(BRCA1)-associated
BAP1
low
catenin
beta
CTNNB1
).
Besides,
an
increase
protumor
infiltrates
checkpoints.
Moreover,
area
under
curve
(AUC)
values
predicting
efficiency
sorafenib
non-responsiveness
transcatheter
arterial
chemoembolization
(TACE)
reached
0.877
0.764,
respectively.
Significance
signature
helpful
prediction
guiding
treatment
for
patients.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: June 28, 2022
Skin
cutaneous
melanoma
(SKCM,
hereafter
referred
to
as
melanoma)
is
the
most
lethal
skin
cancer
with
increasing
incidence.
Regulated
cell
death
plays
an
important
role
in
tumorigenesis
and
serves
target
for
almost
all
treatment
strategies.
Cuproptosis
recently
identified
copper-dependent
regulated
form
that
relies
on
mitochondria
respiration.
However,
its
remains
unknown.
The
correlation
of
cuproptosis-related
genes
tumor
prognosis
far
be
understood,
either.
In
present
study,
we
explored
between
by
accessing
analyzing
a
public
database
found
11
out
12
were
upregulated
tissues
three
(LIPT1,
PDHA1,
SLC31A1)
have
predictive
value
prognosis.
subgroup
patients
higher
gene
expression
showed
longer
overall
survival
than
those
lower
expression.
We
chose
LIPT1
further
exploration.
was
increased
biopsies
independent
favorable
prognostic
indicator
patients.
Moreover,
positively
correlated
PD-L1
negatively
associated
Treg
infiltration.
after
receiving
immunotherapy,
indicating
LIPT1.
Finally,
pan-cancer
analysis
indicated
differentially
expressed
diverse
cancers
compared
normal
multiple
immune
checkpoints,
especially
PD-L1.
It
could
serve
some
types.
conclusion,
our
study
demonstrated
genes,
LIPT1,
melanoma,
revealed
infiltration
thus
providing
new
clues
assessment
immunotherapy
melanoma.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(12)
Published: Dec. 19, 2022
The
endoplasmic
reticulum
is
an
important
intracellular
organelle
that
plays
role
in
maintaining
cellular
homeostasis.
Endoplasmic
stress
(ERS)
and
unfolded
protein
response
(UPR)
are
induced
when
the
body
exposed
to
adverse
external
stimuli.
It
has
been
established
ERS
can
induce
different
cell
death
modes,
including
autophagy,
apoptosis,
ferroptosis,
pyroptosis,
through
three
major
transmembrane
receptors
on
ER
membrane,
inositol
requirement
enzyme
1α,
kinase-like
kinase
activating
transcription
factor
6.
These
modes
of
play
occurrence
development
various
diseases,
such
as
neurodegenerative
inflammation,
metabolic
liver
injury.
As
largest
organ,
rich
enzymes,
carries
out
functions
metabolism
secretion,
body's
main
site
synthesis.
Accordingly,
a
well-developed
system
present
hepatocytes
help
perform
its
physiological
functions.
Current
evidence
suggests
closely
related
stages
injury,
caused
by
may
be
key
In
addition,
increasing
modulating
great
potential
for
treating
This
article
provided
comprehensive
overview
relationship
between
four
types
death.
Moreover,
we
discussed
mechanism
UPR
injuries
their
therapeutic
strategies.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(1)
Published: Sept. 12, 2022
Abstract
Elesclomol
is
an
anticancer
drug
that
targets
mitochondrial
metabolism.
In
the
past,
elesclomol
was
recognized
as
inducer
of
oxidative
stress,
but
now
it
has
also
been
found
to
suppress
cancer
by
inducing
cuproptosis.
Elesclomol’s
activity
determined
dependence
on
The
metabolism
stem
cells,
cells
resistant
platinum
drugs,
proteasome
inhibitors,
molecularly
targeted
and
with
inhibited
glycolysis
significantly
enhanced.
exhibited
tremendous
toxicity
all
three
kinds
cells.
Elesclomol's
highly
dependent
its
transport
extracellular
copper
ions,
a
process
involved
in
discovery
cuproptosis
perfected
specific
suppressor
mechanism
elesclomol.
For
some
time,
failed
yield
favorable
results
oncology
clinical
trials,
safety
application
confirmed.
Research
progress
relationship
between
elesclomol,
provides
possibility
explore
reapplication
clinic.
New
trials
should
selectively
target
types
high
attempt
combine
platinum,
or
inhibitors.
Herein,
particular
will
be
presented,
which
may
shed
light
better
tumor
treatment.