Exploring Extracellular Matrix Crosslinking as a Therapeutic Approach to Fibrosis
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
The
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
provides
structural
support
for
tissues
and
regulatory
signals
resident
cells.
ECM
requires
a
careful
balance
between
protein
accumulation
degradation
homeostasis.
Disruption
of
this
can
lead
to
pathological
processes
such
as
fibrosis
in
organs
across
the
body.
Post-translational
crosslinking
modifications
proteins
collagens
alter
structure
function.
Dysregulation
enzymes
well
changes
composition
are
prevalent
fibrosis.
Because
crucial
roles
that
pathways
play
disease,
govern
events
being
explored
therapeutic
targets
Here
we
review
in-depth
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
crosslinking,
how
contributes
fibrosis,
strategies
target
restore
normal
tissue
Language: Английский
The Versatility of Collagen in Pharmacology: Targeting Collagen, Targeting with Collagen
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(12), P. 6523 - 6523
Published: June 13, 2024
Collagen,
a
versatile
family
of
proteins
with
28
members
and
44
genes,
is
pivotal
in
maintaining
tissue
integrity
function.
It
plays
crucial
role
physiological
processes
like
wound
healing,
hemostasis,
pathological
conditions
such
as
fibrosis
cancer.
Collagen
target
these
processes.
Direct
methods
for
collagen
modulation
include
enzymatic
breakdown
molecular
binding
approaches.
For
instance,
Clostridium
histolyticum
collagenase
effective
treating
localized
fibrosis.
Polypeptides
collagen-binding
domains
offer
promising
avenues
tumor-specific
immunotherapy
drug
delivery.
Indirect
targeting
involves
regulating
cellular
essential
its
synthesis
maturation,
translation
regulation
microRNA
activity.
Enzymes
involved
modification,
prolyl-hydroxylases
or
lysyl-oxidases,
are
also
indirect
therapeutic
targets.
From
another
perspective,
natural
source
drugs.
Enzymatic
degradation
generates
bioactive
fragments
known
matrikines
matricryptins,
which
exhibit
diverse
pharmacological
activities.
Overall,
collagen-derived
peptides
present
significant
potential
beyond
repair,
offering
various
strategies
fibrosis,
cancer,
genetic
disorders.
Continued
research
into
specific
the
application
derivatives
may
lead
to
development
novel
treatments
range
conditions.
Language: Английский
Tumor-Associated Extracellular Matrix Obstacles for CAR-T Cell Therapy: Approaches to Overcoming
Current Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
32(2), P. 79 - 79
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
Chimeric
antigen
receptor
(CAR)-T
cell
therapy
yields
good
results
in
the
treatment
of
various
hematologic
malignancies.
However,
efficacy
CAR-T
against
solid
tumors
has
proven
to
be
limited,
primarily
because
tumor-associated
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
creates
an
intractable
barrier
for
cytotoxic
cells
that
are
supposed
kill
cancer
cells.
This
review
unravels
multifaceted
role
ECM
impeding
infiltration,
survival,
and
functions
within
tumors.
We
analyze
situations
when
intratumoral
limits
by
being
a
purely
physical
complicates
lymphocyte
penetration/migration
also
acts
as
immunosuppressive
factor
impairs
antitumor
activities
In
addition,
we
highlight
promising
approaches
such
engineering
with
improved
capabilities
penetrate
migrate
into/through
ECM,
combination
therapies
aimed
at
attenuating
high
density
potential
others
enable
overcoming
ECM-related
obstacles.
A
detailed
overview
data
relevant
studies
not
only
helps
better
understand
interactions
between
but
outlines
ways
more
effectively
use
Language: Английский
Rapid LC-MS/MS Evaluation of Collagen and Elastin Crosslinks in Human and Mouse Lung Tissue with a Novel Bioanalytical Surrogate Matrix Approach
S. Lloyd,
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Elizabeth J. Sande,
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Kenneth J. Ruterbories
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et al.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(23), P. 13026 - 13026
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Alterations
to
post-translational
crosslinking
modifications
in
the
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
are
known
drive
pathogenesis
of
fibrotic
diseases,
including
idiopathic
pulmonary
fibrosis
(IPF).
Thus,
methodology
for
measuring
dynamics
is
valuable
understanding
disease
progression.
The
existing
analysis
sample
preparation
and
liquid
chromatography
tandem
mass
spectrometry
(LC-MS/MS)
methods
typically
labor-intensive
time-consuming
which
limits
throughput.
We,
therefore,
developed
a
rapid
approach
minimizing
specialized
equipment
hands-on
time.
LC-MS/MS
time
was
reduced
two
minutes
per
sample.
We
then
improved
analytical
integrity
method
by
developing
novel
surrogate
dihydroxylysinonorleucine
(DHLNL)
crosslink.
By
modifying
preparation,
we
prepared
tissue-based
with
undetectable
levels
endogenous
DHLNL,
providing
strategy
quantifying
this
crosslink
more
relevant
standard
matrix.
applied
evaluating
lung
fibrosis.
showed
an
increase
DHLNL
human
IPF
relative
healthy
donors,
as
well
mouse
model.
Finally,
demonstrated
that
could
be
mitigated
anti-fibrotic
compound,
suggesting
assay
has
potential
pharmaceutical
compound
efficacy.
Language: Английский