Experimental Hematology and Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: July 16, 2024
Abstract
Nuclear
factor-kappaB
(NF-ĸB)
plays
a
crucial
role
in
both
innate
and
adaptive
immune
systems,
significantly
influencing
various
physiological
processes
such
as
cell
proliferation,
migration,
differentiation,
survival,
stemness.
The
function
of
NF-ĸB
cancer
progression
response
to
chemotherapy
has
gained
increasing
attention.
This
review
highlights
the
inflammation
control,
biological
mechanisms,
therapeutic
implications
treatment.
is
instrumental
altering
release
inflammatory
factors
TNF-α,
IL-6,
IL-1β,
which
are
key
regulation
carcinogenesis.
Specifically,
conditions
including
colitis,
upregulation
can
intensify
inflammation,
potentially
leading
development
colorectal
cancer.
Its
pivotal
extends
regulating
tumor
microenvironment,
impacting
components
macrophages,
fibroblasts,
T
cells,
natural
killer
cells.
influences
tumorigenesis
dampen
anti-tumor
responses.
Additionally,
modulates
death
notably
by
inhibiting
apoptosis
ferroptosis.
It
also
dual
stimulating
or
suppressing
autophagy
cancers.
Beyond
these
functions,
controlling
stem
fostering
angiogenesis,
metastatic
potential
through
EMT
induction,
reducing
sensitivity
radiotherapy.
Given
its
oncogenic
capabilities,
research
focused
on
products
small
molecule
compounds
that
suppress
NF-ĸB,
offering
promising
avenues
for
therapy.
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.
Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(1)
Published: June 6, 2023
Cuproptosis
and
ferroptosis
are
the
two
newly
defined
metal-related
regulated
cell
death.
However,
crosstalk
between
cuproptosis
is
obscure.We
analyzed
effect
of
inducers
on
copper
ionophores-induced
death
through
CCK-8
assay.
was
studied
using
immunofluorescence
protein
soluble-insoluble
fraction
isolation.
GSH
assay,
qRT-PCR
western
blot
were
adopted
to
explore
machinery
enhanced
cuproptosis.
And
mouse
xenograft
model
built
detect
synergy
elesclomol-Cu
sorafenib
in
vivo.Herein
we
found
that
erastin
could
enhance
primary
liver
cancer
cells
by
increasing
dependent
lipoylated
aggregation.
Mechanically,
upregulated
lipoylation
via
suppressing
mitochondrial
matrix-related
proteases
mediated
ferredoxin
1
(FDX1)
degradation,
reduced
intracellular
chelator
glutathione
(GSH)
synthesis
inhibiting
cystine
importing.Our
findings
proposed
combination
ionophores
co-targeting
be
a
novel
therapeutic
strategy
for
cancer.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
159, P. 114301 - 114301
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
Cuproptosis,
a
novel
copper-induced
cell
death
pathway,
is
linked
to
mitochondrial
respiration
and
mediated
by
protein
lipoylation.
The
discovery
of
cuproptosis
unfolds
new
areas
investigation,
particularly
in
cancers.
present
study
aimed
explore
the
role
colorectal
cancer
progression.
genetic
alterations
colon
were
evaluated
using
database.
MTT
assays,
colony
formation,
flow
cytometry
used
examine
effect
elesclomol-Cu
4-Octyl
itaconate
(4-OI)
on
oxaliplatin-resistant
viability.
anti-tumor
elesclomol
with
4-OI
was
verified
vivo
assay.
results
showed
that
FDX1,
SDHB,
DLAT,
DLST
genes
more
highly
expressed
normal
tissues
than
those
primary
tumor
tissues.
Patients
high
expressions
these
had
better
prognosis.
Using
assay
formation
analysis,
pulse
treatment
significant
inhibition
viability
HCT116,
LoVo,
HCT116-R
cells.
In
addition,
revealed
significantly
promoted
apoptosis.
Tetrathiomolybdate,
copper
chelator,
markedly
inhibited
cuproptosis.
Subsequently,
we
found
2-deoxy-D-glucose,
glucose
metabolism
inhibitor,
sensitized
Furthermore,
galactose
further
Interestingly,
enhanced
which
irrelevant
ROS
production,
apoptosis,
necroptosis,
or
pyroptosis
pathways.
Aerobic
glycolysis
through
GAPDH,
one
key
enzymes
glycolysis,
sensitizing
Meanwhile,
FDX1
knockdown
weakened
ability
promote
experiments,
effects.
These
indicated
rapidly
halted
growth
cells
line.
Importantly,
aerobic
targeting
GAPDH
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(8)
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Abstract
Activating
the
strong
immune
system
is
a
key
initiative
to
counteract
dormant
tumors
and
prevent
recurrence.
Herein,
self‐destructive
multienzymatically
active
copper‐quinone‐GOx
nanoparticles
(abbreviated
as
CQG
NPs)
have
been
designed
induce
harmonious
balanced
pyroptosis
cuproptosis
using
“Tai
Chi
mindset”
awaken
response
for
suppressing
recurrent
tumors.
This
cleverly
material
can
disrupt
antioxidant
defense
mechanism
of
tumor
cells
by
inhibiting
nuclear
factor‐erythroid
2‐related
factor
2
(NRF2)‐quinone
oxidoreductase
1
(NQO1)
signaling
pathway.
Furthermore,
combined
with
its
excellent
multienzyme
activity,
it
activates
NOD‐like
receptor
protein
3
(NLRP3)‐mediated
pyroptosis.
Meanwhile,
be
triggered
copper
ions
released
from
disintegration
NPs
sensitivity
cancer
enhanced
through
depletion
endogenous
chelators
via
Michael
addition
reaction
between
glutathione
(GSH)
quinone
ligand,
oxygen
production
catalase‐like
reaction,
starvation‐induced
glucose
deficiency.
More
importantly,
NPs‐induced
promote
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
(TME)
remodeling,
enhance
infiltration
into
tumor,
activate
robust
systemic
immunity.
Collectively,
this
study
provides
new
strategy
resist
dormancy,
recurrence,
improve
clinical
prognosis
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: June 15, 2023
Programmed
cell
death
(PCD)
is
the
universal
process
that
maintains
cellular
homeostasis
and
regulates
all
living
systems'
development,
health
disease.
Out
of
all,
apoptosis
one
major
PCDs
was
found
to
play
a
crucial
role
in
many
disease
conditions,
including
cancer.
The
cancer
cells
acquire
ability
escape
apoptotic
death,
thereby
increasing
their
resistance
towards
current
therapies.
This
issue
has
led
need
search
for
alternate
forms
programmed
mechanisms.
Paraptosis
an
alternative
pathway
characterized
by
vacuolation
damage
endoplasmic
reticulum
mitochondria.
Many
natural
compounds
metallic
complexes
have
been
reported
induce
paraptosis
lines.
Since
morphological
biochemical
features
are
much
different
from
other
PCDs,
it
understand
modulators
governing
it.
In
this
review,
we
highlighted
factors
trigger
specific
mediating
pathway.
Recent
findings
include
inducing
anti-tumour
T-cell
immunity
immunogenic
responses
against
A
significant
played
also
scaled
its
importance
knowing
mechanism.
study
xenograft
mice,
zebrafish
model,
3D
cultures,
novel
paraptosis-based
prognostic
model
low-grade
glioma
patients
broad
aspect
potential
involvement
field
therapy.
co-occurrence
modes
with
photodynamic
therapy
combinatorial
treatments
tumour
microenvironment
summarized
here.
Finally,
growth,
challenges,
future
perspectives
research
discussed
review.
Understanding
unique
PCD
would
help
develop
combat
chemo-resistance
various
Experimental Hematology and Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: July 27, 2023
Abstract
Background
Ferroptosis
is
a
regulated
cell
death
mode
triggered
by
iron-dependent
toxic
membrane
lipid
peroxidation.
As
novel
modality
that
morphologically
and
mechanistically
different
from
other
forms
of
death,
such
as
apoptosis
necrosis,
ferroptosis
has
attracted
extensive
attention
due
to
its
association
with
various
diseases.
Evidence
on
potential
therapeutic
strategy
accumulated
the
rapid
growth
research
targeting
for
tumor
suppression
in
recent
years.
Methods
We
summarize
currently
known
characteristics
major
regulatory
mechanisms
present
role
cellular
stress
responses,
including
ER
autophagy.
Furthermore,
we
elucidate
applications
radiotherapy
immunotherapy,
which
will
be
beneficial
exploring
new
strategies
clinical
treatment.
Result
conclusion
Based
specific
biomarkers
precise
patient-specific
assessment,
great
translated
into
practical
approaches
cancer
therapy,
significantly
contributing
prevention,
diagnosis,
prognosis,
treatment
cancer.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(23)
Published: March 13, 2024
Abstract
The
recent
discovery
of
copper‐mediated
and
mitochondrion‐dependent
cuproptosis
has
aroused
strong
interest
in
harnessing
this
novel
mechanism
cell
death
for
cancer
therapy.
Here
the
design
a
core‐shell
nanoparticle,
CuP/Er,
co‐delivery
copper
(Cu)
erastin
(Er)
to
cells
synergistic
ferroptosis
is
reported.
anti‐Warburg
effect
Er
sensitizes
tumor
Cu‐mediated
cuproptosis,
leading
irreparable
mitochondrial
damage
by
depleting
glutathione
enhancing
lipid
peroxidation.
CuP/Er
induces
immunogenic
death,
enhances
antigen
presentation,
upregulates
programmed
death‐ligand
1
expression.
Consequently,
promotes
proliferation
infiltration
T
cells,
when
combined
with
immune
checkpoint
blockade,
effectively
reinvigorates
mediate
regression
murine
colon
adenocarcinoma
triple‐negative
breast
prevent
metastasis.
This
study
suggests
unique
opportunity
synergize
combination
therapy
nanoparticles
elicit
antitumor
effects
potentiate
current
immunotherapies.