Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Abstract
Breast
cancer
(BC)
currently
ranks
second
in
the
global
incidence
rate.
Hypoxia
is
a
common
phenomenon
BC.
Under
hypoxic
conditions,
cells
tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
secrete
numerous
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
to
achieve
intercellular
communication
and
alter
metabolism
of
primary
metastatic
tumors
that
shape
TME.
In
addition,
emerging
studies
have
indicated
hypoxia
can
promote
resistance
treatment.
Engineered
EVs
are
expected
become
carriers
for
treatment
due
their
high
biocompatibility,
low
immunogenicity,
drug
delivery
efficiency,
ease
modification.
this
review,
we
summarize
mechanisms
TME
distant
metastasis
BC
under
conditions.
Additionally,
highlight
potential
applications
engineered
mitigating
malignant
phenotypes
hypoxia.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 382 - 382
Published: March 5, 2025
The
peremptory
need
to
circumvent
challenges
associated
with
poorly
differentiated
epithelial
endometrial
cancers
(PDEECs),
also
known
as
Type
II
(ECs),
has
prompted
therapeutic
interrogation
of
the
prototypically
intractable
and
most
prevalent
gynecological
malignancy.
PDEECs
account
for
cancer-related
mortalities
due
their
aggressive
nature,
late-stage
detection,
poor
response
standard
therapies.
are
characterized
by
heterogeneous
histopathological
features
distinct
molecular
profiles,
they
pose
significant
clinical
propensity
rapid
progression.
Regardless
complexities
around
PDEECs,
still
being
administered
inefficiently
in
same
manner
clinically
indolent
readily
curable
type-I
ECs.
Currently,
there
no
targeted
therapies
treatment
PDEECs.
realization
new
options
transformed
our
understanding
enabling
more
precise
classification
based
on
genomic
profiling.
transition
from
a
provided
critical
insights
into
underlying
genetic
epigenetic
alterations
these
malignancies.
This
review
explores
landscape
focus
identifying
key
subtypes
mutations
that
variants.
Here,
we
discuss
how
correlates
outcomes
can
refine
diagnostic
accuracy,
predict
patient
prognosis,
inform
strategies.
Deciphering
underpinnings
led
advances
precision
oncology
protracted
remissions
patients
untamable
RSC Medicinal Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Dual-targeting
carbonic
anhydrase
(CA)
inhibitors
bearing
the
biguanide
group
of
metformin
showed
good
selectivity
against
cancer
related
CA
IX
and
XII.
The
X-ray
structures
two
selected
inhibitor
complexes
with
hCA
II
XII
were
solved.
BIO Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
153, P. 01006 - 01006
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Breast
cancer
is
one
of
the
leading
causes
mortality
among
women
worldwide,
prompting
exploration
alternative,
natural
therapies.
This
study
examines
anti-breast
potential
traditional
herbal
plants
used
by
Dayak
tribe,
particularly
Kleinhovia
hospita
Linn.
Through
in
silico
approaches,
investigates
cytotoxic
effects
and
binding
affinities
key
compounds,
such
as
Scopoletin,
Quercetin,
Eleutherol,
with
breast
cancer-related
proteins.
Molecular
docking
analysis
demonstrated
that
Quercetin
Eleutherol
exhibit
high
(−9
−8
kcal/mol,
respectively)
target
proteins,
indicating
significant
for
inhibiting
cell
proliferation
targeting
proteins
like
EGFR,
JNK,
NUDT5.
The
drug-likeness
confirmed
meet
criteria
further
therapeutic
exploration.
These
findings
suggest
compounds
from
tribal
could
be
viable
anti-cancer
agents,
providing
a
scientific
foundation
developing
culturally
relevant
effective
treatments
cancer.
Further
research
recommended
to
isolate
evaluate
bioactive
preclinical
clinical
settings.
work
supports
medicine
strategy
against
Bioinformatics and Biology Insights,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Introduction:
Breast
cancer
(BC)
is
a
heterogeneous
disease
involving
network
of
numerous
extracellular
signal
transduction
pathways.
The
phosphoinositide
3-kinase
(PI3K)/serine/threonine
kinase
(Akt)/mechanistic
target
rapamycin
(mTOR)
pathway
crucial
for
understanding
the
BC
development.
Phosphoinositide
3-kinase,
phosphatase
and
tensin
homolog
(PTEN),
mTOR,
Akt,
3-phosphoinositide-dependent
1
(PDK1),
FoxO1,
glycogen
synthase
3
(GSK-3),
mouse
double
minute
2
(MDM2),
H-Ras,
proapoptotic
B-cell
lymphoma
(BCL-2)
family
protein
(BAD)
proteins
are
key
drivers
this
potential
therapeutic
targets.
Pleurotus
ostreatus
an
edible
mushroom
that
rich
in
flavonoids
phenols
can
serve
as
inhibitors
PI3K/Akt/mTOR
pathway.
Aim:
This
study
evaluated
anticancer
properties
P
through
structure-based
virtual
screening
22
biologically
active
compounds
present
mushroom.
Method:
Model
optimization
was
carried
out
on
PI3K,
PTEN,
PDK1,
GSK-3,
MDM2,
BAD
molecular
docking
compounds/control
binding
pocket
were
simulated
AutoDock
Vina
PyRx.
drug
likeness,
pharmacokinetic,
pharmacodynamic
features
prospective
leads
all
anticipated.
Result:
Several
potent
selected
driver
identified
from
ostreatus.
Ellagic
acid
with
affinities
−8.0,
−8.1,
−8.2,
−6.2,
−7.1
kcal/mol
BAD,
respectively,
had
better
affinity
compared
their
reference
drugs.
Likewise,
apigenin
(−7.8
kcal/mol),
chrysin
quercetin
(−6.4
chlorogenic
(−6.2
kcal/mol)
to
H-Ras
proteins,
respectively.
Conclusion:
acid,
apigenin,
luteolin,
quercetin,
chrysin,
naringenin
phytochemicals
seen
lead
molecules
due
ability
strongly
bind
under
Analogs
these
also
be
designed
Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Introduction
Lysine-specific
demethylase
1
(LSD1)
and
histone
deacetylase
6
(HDAC6)
are
key
epigenetic
regulators
involved
in
demethylation
deacetylation,
processes
that
impact
chromatin
structure
gene
expression.
JBI-802
marks
a
major
advancement
as
the
first
novel,
orally
available
LSD1/HDAC6
dual
inhibitor
currently
clinical
trials.
Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
7(2), P. 31 - 31
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Background:
This
study
investigates
the
synthesis
and
pharmacological
potential
of
N-substituted
isoindoline-1,3-dione
(phthalimide)
derivatives.
Using
M06
meta-GGA
hybrid
functional
with
a
polarized
6-311G(d,p)
basis
set,
computational
evaluations
assessed
their
impact
on
apoptosis
modulation
in
colon
cancer
cells.
Molecular
docking
studies
targeted
TGF-β
protein
(PDB:
1RW8)
at
ALK5
binding
site.
On
this
fourteen
molecules
were
evaluated
(P1–P14)
six
(P1,
P3,
P4,
P5,
P7,
P13)
demonstrated
promising
values.
Methods:
from
studied
compounds
five
(P2,
P10,
P11)
successfully
synthesized
fully
characterized.
The
reactions
monitored
via
TLC
HPLC
confirming
high-purity
compounds.
Functional
groups
identified
through
FTIR
structural
characterization
was
supported
by
NMR
analyses.
Results:
Density
theory
calculations
simulations
allowed
to
classified
as
inhibitors.
Synthesized
derivatives
developed
yields
85
99%
showed
better
affinities
than
Capecitabine
(−6.95
kcal/mol)
used
control
compound,
P7
(5-hydroxy-4-oxo-2-phenyl-4H-chromen-7-yl
2-(1,3-dioxoisoindolin-2-yl)
acetate)
leading
group
energy
−12.28
kcal/mol.
Other
also
exhibited
significant
affinities:
P4
(−11.42
kcal/mol),
P10
(−8.99
P11
(−7.50
P2
(−7.22
kcal/mol).
Conclusions:
Integrating
insights
experimental
validation
highlights
therapeutic
phthalimide
derivatives,
particularly
P7.
underscores
rigorous
approach
identifying
candidates
for
anticancer
therapeutics,
warranting
further
exploration.