Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 16, 2024
Abstract
Colorectal
cancer
(CRC),
a
digestive
tract
malignancy
with
high
mortality
and
morbidity,
lacks
effective
biomarkers
for
clinical
prognosis
due
to
its
complex
molecular
pathogenesis.
Nucleotide
binding
protein
2
(NUBP2)
plays
vital
role
in
the
assembly
of
cytosolic
Fe/S
has
been
implicated
progression.
In
this
study,
we
found
that
NUBP2
was
highly
expressed
CRC
by
TCGA
database
analysis.
Subsequently,
verified
expression
tumor
tissues
para-carcinoma
using
IHC
staining,
further
investigated
association
clinicopathological
parameters.
vitro
cell
experiments
were
conducted
assess
evaluating
proliferation,
migration,
apoptosis
upon
dysregulation.
Furthermore,
established
subcutaneous
model
evaluate
impact
on
growth
vivo.
Additionally,
performed
mechanistic
exploration
Human
Phospho-Kinase
Array-Membrane.
Our
results
showed
higher
tissues,
which
positively
correlated
pathological
stage,
indicating
involvement
malignancy.
Functional
studies
demonstrated
knockdown
reduced
increased
apoptosis,
impaired
migration
ability.
Moreover,
inhibited
mice.
We
also
observed
significant
changes
phosphorylation
level
GSK3β
or
overexpression.
treatment
CHIR-99021
HCl,
an
inhibitor
GSK3β,
reversed
malignant
phenotype
induced
Overall,
study
elucidated
functional
progression
both
vivo,
providing
insights
into
mechanisms
underlying
potential
implications
targeted
therapeutic
strategies.
Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
75, P. 103302 - 103302
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Mitochondrial
dysfunction
and
metabolic
reprogramming
can
lead
to
the
development
progression
of
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC).
Ferredoxin
1
(FDX1)
is
a
small
mitochondrial
protein
recent
studies
have
shown
that
FDX1
plays
an
important
role
in
tumor
cuproptosis,
but
its
HCC
still
elusive.
In
this
study,
we
aim
investigate
expression
novel
functions
HCC.
Cancer Cell International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Abstract
According
to
statistics,
the
incidence
of
liver
cancer
is
increasing
yearly,
and
effective
treatment
imminent.
For
early
cancer,
resection
surgery
currently
most
treatment.
However,
does
not
treat
disease
in
advanced
patients,
so
finding
a
method
with
better
prognosis
necessary.
In
recent
years,
ferroptosis
cuproptosis
have
been
gradually
defined,
related
studies
proved
that
they
show
excellent
results
therapy
cancer.
Cuproptosis
new
form
cell
death,
use
combined
inhibit
production
hepatocellular
carcinoma
cells
has
good
development
prospects
worthy
in-depth
discussion
by
researchers.
this
review,
we
summarize
research
progress
on
treating
analyze
value
immune
propose
potential
pathways
oncotherapy
combination
ferroptosis,
which
can
provide
background
knowledge
for
subsequent
research.
BMC Pulmonary Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 11, 2025
Lung
cancer
has
high
morbidity
and
mortality
rates,
which
results
in
a
poor
prognosis.
Cuproptosis
is
novel
cell
death
mechanism.
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
examine
the
biological
characteristics
clinical
significance
genes
associated
with
cuproptosis
lung
adenocarcinoma
(LUAD),
understand
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
occurrence
progression
LUAD.
We
targeted
10
cuproptosis-related
from
previous
studies
used
datasets
GEO
TCGA
databases
identify
differential
related
cuproptosis;
then
data
were
analyzed
by
R
package,
Cytoscape,
TISDB,
cBioPortal,
STRING,
CancerSEA,
Disgenet;
finally,
detected
immunohistochemistry
validation
performed.
CDKN2A
MTF1
cuproptosis-associated
LUAD
differentially
expressed
immune
subtypes.
expression
showed
correlation
multiple
functional
states
LUAD.CDKN2A
negatively
correlated
survival
diagnosis
LUAD,
prognosis
potential
contribute
early
analysis
Cancer Cell International,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: April 9, 2025
Hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC)
is
the
main
phenotype
of
liver
cancer
with
a
poor
prognosis.
Copper
vital
in
function,
and
HCC
cells
rely
on
it
for
growth
metastasis,
leading
to
cuproplasia.
Excessive
copper
can
induce
cell
death,
termed
cuproptosis.
Tumor
microenvironment
(TME)
pivotal
HCC,
especially
immunotherapy,
closely
related
TME
pathogenesis.
However,
how
these
two
mechanisms
contribute
intriguing.
We
conducted
latest
progress
literature
cuproplasia
cuproptosis
summarized
their
specific
roles
treatment
strategies.
The
relationship
role
have
been
deeply
summarized.
Cuproplasia
fosters
formation,
angiogenesis,
whereas
may
alleviate
mitochondrial
dysfunction
hypoxic
conditions
TME.
Inhibiting
enhancing
are
essential
achieving
therapeutic
efficacy
HCC.
An
in-depth
analysis
within
unveils
opposing
nature
impact
regulation.
Grasping
equilibrium
between
factors
crucial
deeper
understanding
shed
light
novel
directions
treating
Digestive and Liver Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Intracellular
copper
levels
should
be
maintained
within
a
controlled
range
to
obtain
homeostasis.
Cuproptosis,
newly
discovered
form
of
cell
death,
occurs
when
excessive
ions
bind
the
lipoylated
enzymes
in
tricarboxylic
acid
cycle,
which
leads
protein
aggregation,
proteotoxic
stress,
and
ultimately
death.
Herein,
we
summarize
current
knowledge
regarding
metabolism,
discovery
molecular
mechanism
cuproptosis.
In
addition,
discuss
implications
cuproptosis
pathogenesis
various
liver
diseases,
including
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC),
Wilson
disease
(WD),
metabolic-associated
fatty
(MAFLD),
fibrosis,
hepatic
ischemia-reperfusion
injury
(HIRI)
drug-induced
(DILI).
Understanding
can
not
only
provide
deeper
insights
into
diseases
but
also
open
up
new
avenues
for
development
targeted
therapies.
iLABMED,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 109 - 120
Published: Aug. 8, 2023
Abstract
Copper
(Cuprum)
is
an
essential
trace
metal
indispensable
for
the
function
of
numerous
enzymatic
molecules
implicated
in
cellular
metabolism.
Emerging
evidence
has
demonstrated
role
copper
angiogenesis
and
signaling.
Moreover,
raised
levels
have
been
detected
hepatocellular
carcinoma
other
cancers.
An
inherited
or
acquired
imbalance,
including
inadequately
low
excessively
high
levels,
as
well
inappropriate
distribution
body,
a
number
diseases.
In
addition,
recent
groundbreaking
study
identified
copper‐induced
type
programmed
cell
death
named
cuprotosis,
mechanism
which
greatly
deferred
from
that
known
modes.
The
first
part
provides
overview
regulation
homeostasis
discusses
underlying
mechanisms
cuprotosis.
second
part,
authors
focus
on
functions
liver
diseases
metabolic
disorders,
before
discussing
how
this
knowledge
could
contribute
to
development
effective
targets
treat
such
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 11, 2024
Glioma,
an
aggressive
brain
tumor,
poses
a
challenge
in
understanding
the
mechanisms
of
treatment
resistance,
despite
promising
results
from
immunotherapy.
We
identified
genes
associated
with
immunotherapy
resistance
through
analysis
The
Cancer
Genome
Atlas
(TCGA),
Chinese
Glioma
(CGGA),
and
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
databases.
Subsequently,
qRT-PCR
western
blot
analyses
were
conducted
to
measure
mRNA
protein
levels
TBC1
Domain
Family
Member
1
(TBC1D1),
respectively.
Additionally,
Set
Enrichment
Analysis
(GSEA)
was
employed
reveal
relevant
signaling
pathways,
expression
TBC1D1
immune
cells
analyzed
using
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
data
GEO
database.
Tumor
Immune
Dysfunction
Exclusion
(TIDE)
database
utilized
assess
T-cell
function,
while
Immunotherapy
Resource
(TIGER)
evaluate
relation
TBC1D1.
Furthermore,
predictive
performance
molecules
on
prognosis
assessed
Kaplan-Meier
plots,
nomograms,
ROC
curves.
significantly
elevated
tumor
tissue
glioma
patients.
high
observed
macrophages
compared
other
cells,
which
negatively
impacted
T
cell
impaired
response,
promoted
tolerance,
led
poor
prognosis.
Inhibition
found
potentially
synergistically
enhance
efficacy
prolong
survival
cancer
patients
gliomas.
Heightened
may
facilitate
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
predict
Blocking
could
minimize