Acta Biomedica Scientifica (East Siberian Biomedical Journal),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(6), P. 12 - 21
Published: Dec. 28, 2024
Background
.
Copper
ions
are
necessary
for
maintaining
basic
physiological
processes
in
the
mammalian
organism.
However,
their
excessive
absorption
or
accumulation
cells
can
lead
to
development
exacerbation
of
various
pathological
processes.
The
cytotoxic
and
genotoxic
effects
high
concentrations
copper
compounds
currently
well
studied
cell
cultures,
whereas
effect
non-toxic
amounts
on
cells,
including
during
cultivation,
has
been
extremely
poorly
studied.
aim
study
To
investigate
changes
intracellular
amount
mitochondrial
cytochrome
C
oxidase
glutathione
synthetase.
Materials
methods
A
primary
culture
hepatocytes
was
obtained,
which
exposed
acetate
at
a
concentration
200
µg/ml
terms
content
24
hours.
After
fixation,
samples
were
stained
immunocytochemically
using
antibodies
(CcO)
subunit
I
synthetase
(GS).
Results
In
hepatocyte
culture,
significant
increase
intensity
fluorescent
staining
two
analyzed
enzymes
demonstrated
both
after
6
hours
exposure
ions,
indicates
change
number
cells.
At
same
time,
CcO
more
intense
first
incubation
with
microelement,
next
18
hours,
less
pronounced.
GS
stain
active
observed
throughout
entire
cultivation
period.
Conclusion
From
results
it
be
concluded
that
able
influence
key
indicators
viability
by
changing
one
main
energy
metabolism
enzyme
provides
synthesis
most
important
low-molecular
antioxidant
glutathione.
Advanced Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Abstract
Ferroptosis,
as
novel
type
of
regulated
cell
death
that
has
garnered
widespread
attention
over
the
past
decade,
witnessed
continuous
discovery
an
increasing
number
regulatory
mechanisms.
Trace
metal
elements
play
a
multifaceted
and
crucial
role
in
oncology.
Interestingly,
it
been
increasingly
evident
these
elements,
such
copper,
are
involved
regulation
iron
accumulation,
lipid
peroxidation
antiferroptotic
systems,
suggesting
existence
“nonferrous”
mechanisms
ferroptosis.
In
this
review,
comprehensive
overview
composition
mechanism
ferroptosis
is
provided.
The
interaction
between
copper
metabolism
(including
cuproptosis)
cancer,
well
roles
other
trace
(such
zinc,
manganese,
cobalt,
molybdenum)
specifically
focused.
Furthermore,
applications
nanomaterials
based
on
metals
cancer
therapy
also
reviewed
potential
strategies
for
co‐targeting
cuproptosis
explored.
Nevertheless,
light
intricate
ambiguous
nature
interactions,
ongoing
research
essential
to
further
elucidate
ferroptosis,
thereby
facilitating
development
therapeutic
targets
approaches
treatment.
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: May 3, 2025
Pyroptosis
is
a
distinct
form
of
programmed
cell
death
characterized
by
the
rupture
membrane
and
robust
inflammatory
responses.
Increasing
evidence
suggests
that
pyroptosis
significantly
affects
tumor
microenvironment
antitumor
immunity
releasing
damage-associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs)
pro-inflammatory
mediators,
thereby
establishing
it
as
pivotal
target
in
cancer
immunotherapy.
This
review
thoroughly
explores
mechanisms
underlying
pyroptosis,
with
particular
focus
on
inflammasome
activation
gasdermin
family
proteins
(GSDMs).
It
examines
role
pyroptotic
reshaping
immune
(TIME)
involving
both
cells,
discusses
recent
advancements
targeting
pathways
through
therapeutic
strategies
such
small
molecule
modulators,
engineered
nanocarriers,
combinatory
treatments
checkpoint
inhibitors.
We
also
advances
future
directions
to
enhance
immunotherapy
inhibitors,
adoptive
therapy,
vaccines.
study
suggested
offers
promising
avenue
amplify
responses
surmount
resistance
existing
immunotherapies,
potentially
leading
more
efficacious
treatments.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Breast
cancer
is
the
most
commonly
diagnosed
worldwide.
Metal
metabolism
pivotal
for
regulating
cell
fate
and
drug
sensitivity
in
breast
cancer.
Iron
copper
are
essential
metal
ions
critical
maintaining
cellular
function.
The
accumulation
of
iron
triggers
distinct
death
pathways,
known
as
ferroptosis
cuproptosis,
respectively.
Ferroptosis
characterized
by
iron-dependent
lipid
peroxidation,
while
cuproptosis
involves
copper-induced
oxidative
stress.
They
increasingly
recognized
promising
targets
development
anticancer
drugs.
Recently,
compelling
evidence
demonstrated
that
interplay
between
plays
a
crucial
role
progression.
This
review
elucidates
converging
pathways
Moreover,
we
examined
value
genes
associated
with
clinical
diagnosis
treatment
cancer,
mainly
outlining
potential
co-targeting
approach.
Lastly,
delve
into
current
challenges
limitations
this
strategy.
In
general,
offers
an
overview
interaction
offering
valuable
perspectives
further
research
treatment.
Journal of Clinical Hypertension,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
27(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Preeclampsia
(PE)
is
a
pregnancy-specific
disorder
characterized
by
an
unclearly
understood
pathogenesis
and
poses
great
threat
to
maternal
fetal
safety.
Cuproptosis,
novel
form
of
cellular
death,
has
been
implicated
in
the
advancement
various
diseases.
However,
role
cuproptosis
immune-related
genes
PE
unclear.
The
current
study
aims
elucidate
gene
expression
matrix
immune
infiltration
patterns
cuproptosis-related
(CRGs)
context
PE.
GSE98224
dataset
was
obtained
from
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
database
utilized
as
internal
training
set.
Based
on
dataset,
we
explored
differentially
expressed
related
(DECRGs)
immunological
composition.
We
identified
10
DECRGs
conducted
Ontology
(GO)
function,
Kyoto
Encyclopedia
Genes
Genomes
(KEGG)
pathway
enrichment
analyses,
protein-protein
interaction
(PPI)
network.
Furthermore,
patients
with
were
categorized
into
two
distinct
clusters,
investigation
examine
status
cell
infiltration.
Additionally,
application
Weighted
Co-expression
Network
Analysis
(WGCNA)
differentiate
modules
consisting
co-expressed
conduct
clustering
analysis.
intersecting
differently
clusters.
most
precise
forecasting
model
chosen
evaluating
effectiveness
four
machine
learning
models.
ResNet
established
score
hub
genes.
prediction
accuracy
assessed
receiver
operating
characteristic
(ROC)
curves
external
dataset.
successfully
five
key
DECREGs
pathological
clusters
PE,
each
profiles
biological
characteristics.
Subsequently,
RF
deemed
optimal
for
identification
large
area
under
curve
(AUC
=
0.733).
that
ranked
highest
considered
be
predictor
calibration
demonstrated
high
level
aligning
predicted
outcomes
actual
outcomes.
validate
using
ROC
0.82).
Cuproptosis
may
play
important
present
elucidated
GSTA4,
KCNK5,
APLNR,
IKZF2,
CAP2
potential
markers
cuproptosis-associated
are
significant
initiation
development
cuproptosis-induced
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Lung
adenocarcinoma
(LUAD)
is
the
most
common
subtype
of
lung
cancer.
Despite
advances
in
treatment,
prognosis
remains
poor
due
to
late
diagnosis.
Cuproptosis
(driven
by
copper
ion
accumulation)
and
disulfidptosis
disulfide
bond
are
novel
forms
programmed
cell
death,
closely
linked
tumor
initiation,
progression,
resistance.
However,
specific
roles
these
mechanisms
LUAD
remain
inadequately
studied.
This
study
integrated
multi-omics
data
from
TCGA
GEO
databases
systematically
evaluate
differential
expression
prognostic
significance
disulfide-related
genes
(DCRGs),
identify
two
DCRG
molecular
subtypes,
construct
a
scoring
model
based
on
four
key
genes.
Multi-omics
analysis
results
revealed
that
score
not
only
accurately
predicts
patients
but
also
associated
with
immune
infiltration
patterns
EGFR
inhibitor
responses.
RT-qPCR
validated
high
FURIN
RHOV
cells,
supporting
their
role
as
potential
therapeutic
targets.
Further
Mendelian
randomization
confirmed
causal
relationship
between
development.
These
findings
provide
biomarkers
for
evaluation
cuproptosis
offer
theoretical
basis
targeting
treatment.
Cancer Drug Resistance,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 26, 2025
Cancer
cells
often
develop
tolerance
to
chemotherapy,
targeted
therapy,
and
immunotherapy
drugs
either
before
or
during
treatment.
The
significant
heterogeneity
among
various
tumors
poses
a
critical
challenge
in
modern
cancer
research,
particularly
overcoming
drug
resistance.
Copper,
as
an
essential
trace
element
the
body,
participates
biological
processes
of
diseases,
including
cancers.
growth
many
types
tumor
exhibits
heightened
dependence
on
copper.
Thus,
targeting
copper
metabolism
inducing
cuproptosis
may
be
potential
ways
overcome
Copper
chelators
have
shown
resistance
by
copper-dependent
cells.
In
contrast,
ionophores,
copper-based
nanomaterials,
other
small
molecules
been
used
induce
cell
death
(cuproptosis)
cells,
drug-resistant
This
review
summarizes
regulation
role
resistance,
providing
ideas
for
future.
Cancer Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
Elesclomol
(ES)
is
a
promising
anticancer
compound
that
exerts
its
effects
through
multiple
mechanisms.
It
acts
as
copper
(Cu(II))
ionophore,
forming
an
ES–Cu
complex
within
cancer
cells
and
inducing
novel
form
of
cell
death
called
cuproptosis.
Aim
To
provide
up‐to‐date
review
on
elesclomol
nano‐formulations
with
particular
focus
therapy.
Sources
Literature
was
collected
by
manually
searching
in
Pubmed,
Google
Scholar,
clinicaltrials.gov
March
2025.
Content
This
provides
overview
the
discovery
development
ES
molecule,
including
physicochemical
properties.
New
insights
into
intracellular
interactions
mechanisms
transportation
are
then
explained.
The
recent
clinical
outcomes
therapy,
both
monotherapy
combination
paclitaxel
or
carboplatin,
summarized.
While
initial
trials
showed
promise,
more
studies
focusing
preclinical
investigations
complex.
Nanomedicine‐based
formulations
have
emerged
strategy
to
enhance
delivery
well
therapeutic
effects,
several
nanomedicines
currently
under
development.
nanoparticle
strategies
discussed.
comprehensive
advancements
study,
mechanism
action,
progress,
potential
nanomedicine‐based
approaches
improve
efficacy
treatment.