Stem Cells International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Angiogenesis
plays
a
significant
role
in
the
human
body,
from
wound
healing
to
tumor
progression.
"Angiogenic
switch"
indicates
time-restricted
event
where
imbalance
between
pro-
and
antiangiogenic
factors
results
transition
prevascular
hyperplasia
outgrowing
vascularized
tumor,
which
eventually
leads
malignant
cancer
In
last
decade,
molecular
players,
i.e.,
angiogenic
biomarkers
underlying
pathways
involved
tumorigenesis,
have
been
intensely
investigated.
Disrupting
initiation
halting
progression
of
angiogenesis
by
targeting
these
has
considered
as
potential
treatment
approach
for
angiogenesis.
This
review
discusses
currently
known
available
therapies
cancer,
monoclonal
antibodies,
aptamers,
small
inhibitors,
miRNAs,
siRNAs,
angiostatin,
endostatin,
melatonin
analogues,
either
approved
U.S.
Food
Drug
Administration
or
under
clinical
preclinical
investigations.
The Journal of Physiology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
599(1), P. 23 - 37
Published: Oct. 2, 2020
Under
conditions
of
hypoxia,
most
eukaryotic
cells
can
shift
their
primary
metabolic
strategy
from
predominantly
mitochondrial
respiration
towards
increased
glycolysis
to
maintain
ATP
levels.
This
hypoxia-induced
reprogramming
metabolism
is
key
satisfying
cellular
energetic
requirements
during
acute
hypoxic
stress.
At
a
transcriptional
level,
this
switch
be
regulated
by
several
pathways
including
the
hypoxia
inducible
factor-1α
(HIF-1α)
which
induces
an
expression
glycolytic
enzymes.
While
increase
in
flux
beneficial
for
maintaining
bioenergetic
homeostasis
mediating
also
exploited
cancer
promote
tumour
survival
and
growth,
area
has
been
extensively
studied.
It
recently
become
appreciated
that
may
have
profound
effects
on
physiology
immune
endothelial
cells.
Therefore,
understanding
mechanisms
central
are
importance
both
physiological
pathophysiological
standpoints.
In
review,
we
highlight
role
HIF-1α
regulation
its
implications
processes
such
as
angiogenesis
cell
effector
function.
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
99(2), P. 1281 - 1324
Published: March 13, 2019
Numerous
studies
have
demonstrated
that
endothelial
cells
are
capable
of
undergoing
to
mesenchymal
transition
(EndMT),
a
newly
recognized
type
cellular
transdifferentiation.
EndMT
is
complex
biological
process
in
which
adopt
phenotype
displaying
typical
cell
morphology
and
functions,
including
the
acquisition
motility
contractile
properties.
Endothelial
lose
expression
cell-specific
proteins
such
as
CD31/platelet-endothelial
adhesion
molecule,
von
Willebrand
factor,
vascular-endothelial
cadherin
initiate
genes
production
their
encoded
α-smooth
muscle
actin,
extra
domain
A
fibronectin,
N-cadherin,
vimentin,
fibroblast
specific
protein-1,
also
known
S100A4
protein,
fibrillar
I
III
collagens.
Transforming
growth
factor-β1
considered
main
inducer.
However,
involves
numerous
molecular
signaling
pathways
triggered
modulated
by
multiple
often
redundant
mechanisms
depending
on
context
physiological
or
pathological
status
cells.
participates
highly
important
embryonic
development
processes,
well
pathogenesis
genetically
determined
acquired
human
diseases
malignant,
vascular,
inflammatory,
fibrotic
disorders.
Despite
intensive
investigation,
many
aspects
remain
be
elucidated.
The
identification
molecules
regulatory
involved
discovery
inhibitors
should
provide
novel
therapeutic
approaches
for
various
disorders
mediated
EndMT.
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
100(1), P. 407 - 461
Published: Sept. 20, 2019
The
formation
and
accumulation
of
methylglyoxal
(MGO),
a
highly
reactive
dicarbonyl
compound,
has
been
implicated
in
the
pathogenesis
type
2
diabetes,
vascular
complications
several
other
age-related
chronic
inflammatory
diseases
such
as
cardiovascular
disease,
cancer,
disorders
central
nervous
system.
MGO
is
mainly
formed
byproduct
glycolysis
and,
under
physiological
circumstances,
detoxified
by
glyoxalase
major
precursor
nonenzymatic
glycation
proteins
DNA,
subsequently
leading
to
advanced
end
products
(AGEs).
MGO-derived
AGEs
can
impact
on
organs
tissues
affecting
their
functions
structure.
In
this
review
we
summarize
MGO,
detoxification
system,
biochemical
pathways
through
which
linked
development
diseases.
Although
interventions
treat
MGO-associated
are
not
yet
available
clinical
setting,
strategies
lower
have
developed
over
years.
We
will
new
directions
target
stress
including
inducers
scavengers.
Targeting
burden
may
provide
therapeutic
applications
mitigate
plays
crucial
role.
Circulation Research,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
127(2), P. 310 - 329
Published: July 2, 2020
All
organisms
growing
beyond
the
oxygen
diffusion
limit
critically
depend
on
a
functional
vasculature
for
survival.
Yet
blood
vessels
are
far
more
than
passive,
uniform
conduits
and
nutrient
supply.
A
remarkable
organotypic
heterogeneity
is
brought
about
by
tissue-specific
differentiated
endothelial
cells
(lining
vessels’
lumen)
allows
to
deal
with
organ-specific
demands
homeostasis.
On
flip
side,
when
go
awry,
they
promote
life-threatening
diseases
characterized
inappropriately
adopting
an
angiogenic
state
(eg,
tumor
vascularization)
or
becoming
dysfunctional
diabetic
microvasculopathies),
calling
respectively
antiangiogenic
therapies
proangiogenic/vascular
regenerative
strategies.
In
solid
tumors,
despite
initial
enthusiasm,
growth
factor–based
(mostly
anti-VEGF
[vascular
factor])
do
not
sufficiently
live
up
expectations
in
terms
of
efficiency
patient
survival,
part,
due
intrinsic
acquired
therapy
resistance.
Tumors
cunningly
deploy
alternative
factors
ones
targeted
reinstigate
angiogenesis
revert
other
ways
securing
flow,
independently
factors.
trying
alleviate
tissue
ischemia
repair
damaged
endothelium,
local
in-tissue
administration
(genes
encoding)
proangiogenic
(stem)
harnessing
potential
have
been
explored.
Notwithstanding
evaluation
clinical
trials,
these
approaches
often
hampered
dosing
issues
limited
half-life
retention
administered
agents.
Here,
without
intending
provide
all-encompassing
historical
overview,
we
focus
some
recent
advances
understanding
cell
behavior
health
disease
identify
novel
molecular
players
concepts
that
could
eventually
be
considered
therapeutic
targeting.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 2024 - 2035
Published: Jan. 13, 2020
Early
diagnosis
and
treatment
of
acute
ischemic
stroke
poses
a
significant
challenge
due
to
its
suddenness
short
therapeutic
time
window.
Human
endogenous
cells
derived
biomimetic
drug
carriers
have
provided
new
options
for
theranostics
since
these
higher
biosafety
targeting
abilities
than
artificial
carriers.
Inspired
by
natural
platelets
(PLTs)
their
role
in
adhesion
the
damaged
blood
vessel
during
thrombus
formation,
we
fabricated
nanocarrier
comprising
PLT
membrane
envelope
loaded
with
l-arginine
γ-Fe2O3
magnetic
nanoparticles
(PAMNs)
thrombus-targeted
delivery
situ
generation
nitric
oxide
(NO).
Results
demonstrate
that
engineered
200
nm
PAMNs
inherit
properties
achieve
rapid
lesions
under
guidance
an
external
field.
Subsequent
release
at
site,
endothelial
produce
NO,
which
promotes
vasodilation
disrupt
local
aggregation.
Rapid
as
well
NO
prompts
vasodilation,
recovery
flow,
reperfusion
microvascular.
Thus,
nanocarriers
are
diagnostically
beneficial
localizing
promising
modality
executing
therapies.