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.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 647 - 647
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Copper,
an
essential
element
for
various
biological
processes,
demands
precise
regulation
to
avert
detrimental
health
effects
and
potential
cell
toxicity.
This
paper
explores
the
mechanisms
of
copper-induced
death,
known
as
cuproptosis,
its
disease
implications,
including
cancer
therapy.
Copper
ionophores,
such
elesclomol
disulfiram,
increase
intracellular
copper
levels.
elevation
triggers
oxidative
stress
subsequent
offering
implications
in
Additionally,
ionophores
disrupt
mitochondrial
respiration
protein
lipoylation,
further
contributing
toxicity
death.
Potential
targets
biomarkers
are
identified,
can
be
targeted
those
proteins
trigger
cuproptosis.
The
role
different
cancers
is
discussed
understand
therapies
using
nanomaterials,
chelators.
Furthermore,
explored
through
diseases
Wilson
Menkes
physiological
copper.
Exploring
cuproptosis
presents
opportunity
improve
treatments
copper-related
disorders
cancers,
with
bring
significant
advancements
modern
medicine.
Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
150(4)
Published: April 25, 2024
Abstract
Copper
is
a
necessary
micronutrient
for
maintaining
the
well-being
of
human
body.
The
biological
activity
organic
ligands,
especially
their
anticancer
activity,
often
enhanced
when
they
coordinate
with
copper(I)
and
(II)
ions.
its
compounds
are
capable
inducing
tumor
cell
death
through
various
mechanisms
action,
including
activation
apoptosis
signaling
pathways
by
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
inhibition
angiogenesis,
induction
cuproptosis,
paraptosis.
Some
copper
complexes
currently
being
evaluated
in
clinical
trials
ability
to
map
hypoxia
cancers,
locally
advanced
rectal
cancer
bulky
tumors.
Several
studies
have
shown
that
nanoparticles
can
be
used
as
effective
agents
chemodynamic
therapy,
phototherapy,
hyperthermia,
immunotherapy.
Despite
promising
copper-based
compounds,
use
subject
certain
limitations.
Elevated
concentrations
may
promote
growth,
metastasis
affecting
cellular
processes.
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
176, P. 116874 - 116874
Published: June 7, 2024
Copper,
an
indispensable
micronutrient,
is
implicated
in
numerous
vital
biological
processes
and
essential
for
all
physiological
activities.
Recently,
the
discovery
of
a
novel
type
copper-dependent
cell
death,
known
as
cuproptosis,
has
shed
light
on
its
role
cancer
development.
Extensive
research
currently
underway
to
unravel
mechanisms
underlying
cuproptosis
correlation
with
various
types.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
findings
regarding
roles
types,
including
colorectal
cancer,
lung
gastric
breast
liver
cutaneous
melanoma.
Furthermore,
effects
copper-related
agents
such
copper
chelators
ionophores
proliferation,
apoptosis,
angiogenesis,
tumor
immunity,
chemotherapy
resistance
have
been
explored
preclinical
clinical
trials.
These
insights
provide
promising
avenues
development
prospective
anticancer
drugs
aimed
at
inducing
cuproptosis.
The
relationship
of
dietary
copper
intake
with
new-onset
chronic
kidney
disease
(CKD)
remained
unclear.
We
aimed
to
examine
the
association
CKD
in
a
30-year
follow-up
study
from
young
adulthood
midlife.
A
total
4038
U.S.
adults
aged
18-30
years
and
without
reduced
estimated
glomerular
filtration
rate
(eGFR)
Coronary
Artery
Risk
Development
Young
Adults
(CARDIA)
was
included.
During
follow-up,
642
(15.9%)
participants
developed
CKD.
Overall,
there
U-shaped
between
(p
for
nonlinearity
=
0.034).
When
assessed
as
quartiles,
compared
those
second
quartile
(2.03-<2.46
mg/day),
adjusted
hazard
ratios
(HRs)
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI])
were
1.29
(1.05,
1.66),
(1.02,
1.64),
1.49
(1.16,
1.91)
first
(<2.03
third
(2.46-<3.11
fourth
(≥3.11
mg/day)
respectively.
Similar
associations
observed
eGFR
decline
albuminuria.
There
CKD,
lowest
risk
at
2.03-<2.46
mg/day.
Emphasizing
importance
maintaining
optimal
levels
primary
prevention
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(6), P. 2545 - 2545
Published: March 12, 2025
The
poor
prognosis
for
high-grade
serous
ovarian
cancer
(HGSOC),
the
dominant
subtype
of
cancer,
reflects
its
aggressive
nature,
late
diagnosis,
and
highest
mortality
rate
among
all
gynaecologic
cancers.
Apart
from
main
reason
unsuccessful
treatment
is
primarily
emergence
chemoresistance
to
carboplatin.
Although
there
a
good
response
primary
treatment,
disease
recurs
in
80%
cases,
at
which
point
it
largely
resistant
introduction
novel
targeted
therapies
second
decade
21st
century
has
begun
transform
HGSOC,
although
their
impact
on
overall
survival
remains
unsatisfactory.
Targeting
specific
pathways
known
be
abnormally
activated
HGSOC
especially
difficult
due
molecular
diversity
subtypes.
Moreover,
range
changes
are
associated
with
acquired
chemoresistance,
e.g.,
reversion
BRCA1
BRCA2
germline
alleles.
In
this
review,
we
examine
advantages
disadvantages
approved
therapies,
including
bevacizumab,
PARP
inhibitors
(PARPis),
treatments
targeting
cells
neurotrophic
tyrosine
receptor
kinase
(NTRK),
B-rapidly
accelerated
fibrosarcoma
(BRAF),
rearranged
during
transfection
(RET)
gene
alterations,
as
well
antibody–drug
conjugates.
Additionally,
explore
promising
new
targets
under
investigation
ongoing
clinical
trials,
such
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors,
anti-angiogenic
agents,
phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase
(PI3K)
Wee1
ataxia
telangiectasia
Rad3-related
protein
(ATR)
platinum-resistant
disease.
Despite
development
carboplatin
fundamental
medicine
therapy.
correct
choice
strategy
better
patients
advanced
should
therefore
include
prediction
patients’
risks
developing
platinum-based
chemotherapy.
effective
therapy
requires
selection
who
likely
derive
benefit
while
minimizing
potential
adverse
effects,
underscoring
essence
precision
medicine.
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.