bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 26, 2023
Abstract
Despite
important
progress
over
the
last
decade,
acute
myeloid
leukemia
(AML)
is
still
associated
with
poor
clinical
outcome.
Novel
potent
therapies
ideally
effective
against
AML
stem
cells
(LSC),
a
major
driver
of
initiation
and
progression,
are
urgently
needed.
In
particular,
targeting
common
AML-associated
antigens
at
progenitor
cell
level
represents
an
attractive
therapeutic
strategy
to
achieve
deep
long-term
remissions
currently
subject
intensive
research
efforts.
this
study,
we
identified
tetraspanin
CD81,
surface
antigen
frequently
expressed
on
including
LSC,
as
new
determinant
relapse
prognosis.
CD81
expression
was
higher
in
compared
normal
bone
marrow
cells,
more
markedly
relapse.
We
further
showed
that
modulation
using
gain-
loss-of-function
approaches
affected
aggressiveness,
tumor
burden,
LSC-homing
-
xenoengraftment
well
mouse
survival.
Finally,
anti-hCD81
monoclonal
antibody-treatment
combined
standard
chemotherapy
mice
pre-established
not
only
reduced
burden
but
also
prolonged
relapse-free
overall
Collectively,
these
results
efficacious
safe
pharmacological
for
opening
up
novel
avenues
improve
Key
points
LSC
aggressive
disease
Anti-hCD81
xenografts
improved
survival
rates.
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(7), P. 3594 - 3603
Published: June 24, 2024
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
preeminent
carriers
of
biomarkers
and
have
become
the
subject
intense
biomedical
research
for
medical
diagnostics
using
biosensors.
To
create
effective
EV-based
immunoassays,
it
is
imperative
to
develop
surface
chemistry
approaches
with
optimal
EV
detection
targeting
transmembrane
protein
that
not
affected
by
cell-to-cell
variability.
Here,
we
developed
a
series
immunoassays
EVs
derived
from
mouse
monocyte
cells
plasmon
resonance
(SPR)
We
chemically
immobilized
antibodies
onto
mixed
self-assembled
monolayers
oligo
ethylene
glycol
(OEG)
alkanethiolates
carboxylic
hydroxylic
terminal
groups.
The
effects
antibody
clonality
(monoclonal
vs
polyclonal)
coverage
in
via
CD81
tetraspanins
were
investigated.
determined
binding
kinetic
parameters,
establishing
trends
steric
hindrance
epitope
recognition
properties
antibodies.
Our
results
indicate
40%
polyclonal
covalently
linked
SAM
10%
terminated
−COOH
groups
yields
promising
approach
linear
range
1.9
×
108–1.9
109
EVs/mL
limit
5.9
106
EVs/mL.
This
immunoassay
exhibits
1.92
nM
equilibrium
dissociation
constant
bound
EVs,
suggesting
high
affinity
when
targeted.
study
provides
important
insights
into
development
targeted
antibodies,
which
has
applications
disease
diagnostics.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
AbstractBackground.
Breast
cancer
(BC)
is
the
most
prevalent
among
women,
with
triple-negative
breast
(TNBC)
representing
a
particularly
aggressive
subtype.
Current
treatments
often
have
limited
efficacy
and
significant
toxicity,
highlighting
need
for
alternative
therapeutic
strategies.
Ziziphus
mauritiana
(ZM)
leaf
extract
contains
triterpenoids
which
been
proven
to
be
used
as
anticancer
agents,
but
not
studied
in
TNBC
cells.
Aim.
To
examine
triterpenoid
content
ZM,
especially
BA
OA,
ZM
cytotoxicity,
intracellular
ROS
levels,
amount
of
apoptosis,
CD81
expression
on
MDA-MB
231
cells
after
being
given
ZM.
Material
Methods.
The
was
prepared
using
sequential
extraction
method.
presence
confirmed
via
HPLC
LC-MS
analysis.
cytotoxicity
assessed
CCK-8
assay,
while
flow
cytometry
employed
analyze
levels.
Apoptosis
quantified
an
Annexin
V-FITC/PI
detection
kit.
Results.
Based
HPLC,
28.3
µg/ml,
OA
13.4
µg/ml.
significantly
reduced
cell
viability
by
28.28%
at
400
µg/ml
48
hours.
Flow
revealed
notable
downregulation
(p
<
0.0001)
increase
levels
0.0001).
Furthermore,
induced
early
late
apoptosis
treated
cells,
increases
2.34-fold
2.66-fold,
respectively.
Conclusion.
exhibits
potent
cytotoxic
effects
against
through
ROS-dependent
downregulation,
suggesting
its
potential
novel
agent
treatment.
Stem Cell Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Interest
in
prostate
cancer
as
a
research
topic
has
gradually
increased.
As
result,
series
of
innovative
treatment
strategies
have
emerged
with
an
in-depth
understanding
the
disease.
Owing
to
their
unique
biological
characteristics,
mesenchymal
stromal
cell
exosomes
(MSC-Exos)
garnered
significant
attention
for
potential
deliver
targeted
drugs
and
enable
precise
treatment.
Herein,
MSC-Exos
drug-delivery
systems
is
reviewed.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
introduction
advantages
these
systems,
current
trends
progress,
well
analysis
challenges
future
directions.
Moreover,
this
lays
solid
foundation
continued
development
application
MSC-Exos.
Virulence,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 7, 2025
Harboring
four
transmembrane
domains
in
their
structural
hallmark,
Tetraspanins
(Tspans)
are
a
family
of
glycoproteins
with
pivotal
functions
variety
biological
and
cellular
processes.
Through
interacting
laterally
each
other
or
specific
membrane
proteins,
Tspans
organize
tetraspanin-enriched
microdomains
(TEMs),
modulating
signaling,
adhesion,
fusion,
proliferation.
An
abundance
evidence
has
identified
the
multiple
progression
cancer
as
well
underlying
molecular
mechanisms.
Recently,
plenty
studies
have
focused
on
utilities
by
pathogens
for
infection,
especially
infection
viruses.
The
expression
correlates
phase
viral
type
virus,
targeted
therapies.
In
particular,
perturbations
host
cells
can
affect
attachment,
intracellular
trafficking,
translation,
virus
assembly,
release.
this
review,
we
summarize
provide
historical
overview
discovery
characterization
various
kinds
highlight
diversity
complexity,
along
life
cycle.
Furthermore,
examined
current
understanding
how
involved
regulatory
mechanisms
infection.
This
review
aims
to
offer
comprehensive
targeting
therapeutic
intervention
infections
caused
diverse
pathogens.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(9), P. 8251 - 8251
Published: May 4, 2023
Multiple
sclerosis
(MS)
represents
a
chronic
immune-mediated
neurodegenerative
disease
of
the
central
nervous
system
that
generally
debuts
around
age
20-30
years.
Still,
in
recent
years,
MS
has
been
increasingly
recognized
among
pediatric
population,
being
characterized
by
several
peculiar
features
compared
to
adult-onset
disease.
Unfortunately,
etiology
and
mechanisms
are
poorly
understood,
rendering
already
limited
treatment
options
with
uncertain
efficacy
safety
patients.
Thus,
this
review
aims
shed
some
light
on
progress
therapeutic
strategies
specifically
addressed
children
adolescents.
In
regard,
present
paper
briefly
discusses
etiology,
risk
factors,
comorbidities,
diagnosis
possibilities
for
pediatric-onset
(POMS),
further
moving
detailed
presentation
current
strategies,
clinical
trials,
emerging
alternatives.
Particularly,
promising
care
solutions
indicated,
including
new
formulations,
stem
cell
therapies,
cognitive
training
methods.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
45(10), P. 8255 - 8276
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Hepatitis
C
virus
(HCV)
infection
is
a
worldwide
public
health
problem.
Chronic
with
HCV
can
lead
to
liver
cirrhosis
or
cancer.
Although
some
immune-competent
individuals
clear
the
virus,
others
develop
chronic
disease
due
viral
mutations
an
impaired
immune
response.
IFNs
type
I
and
III
signal
transduction
induced
by
them
are
essential
for
proper
antiviral
effect.
Research
on
cycle
escape
mechanisms
has
formed
basis
of
therapeutic
strategies
achieve
sustained
virological
response
(SVR).
The
first
therapies
were
based
IFNα;
then,
IFNα
plus
ribavirin
(IFN–RBV);
pegylated-IFNα-RBV
(PEGIFNα-RIV)
improve
cytokine
pharmacokinetics.
However,
maximum
SVR
was
60%,
several
significant
side
effects
observed,
decreasing
patients’
treatment
adherence.
development
direct-acting
antivirals
(DAAs)
significantly
enhanced
(>90%),
compounds
able
inhibit
replication
without
effects,
even
in
paediatric
populations.
management
coinfected
HBV–HCV
HCV–HIV
patients
also
improved
DAA
PEG-IFNα-RBV
(HBV–HCV).
CD4
cells
crucial
effective
IFNλ3,
IL28B,
TNF-α,
IL-10,
TLR-3,
TLR-9
gene
polymorphisms
involved
clearance,
responses,
hepatic
pathologies.
Future
research
should
focus
searching
circumvent
resistance-associated
substitution
(RAS)
DAAs,
new
schemes
different
medical
conditions,
including
organ
transplant,
vaccines
long-lasting
cellular
humoral
responses
cross-protection
against
genotypes.
goal
minimise
probability
infection,
chronicity
carcinoma.
ChemMedChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
Abstract
Tetraspanins
are
key
players
in
various
physiological
and
pathological
processes,
including
malignancy,
immune
response,
fertilization,
infectious
disease.
Affinity
ligands
targeting
the
interactions
between
tetraspanins
partner
proteins
promising
for
modulating
downstream
signaling
pathways,
thus
emerging
as
attractive
candidates
interfering
related
biological
functions.
Due
to
involvement
vesicle
biogenesis
cargo
trafficking,
also
regarded
exosome
markers,
become
molecular
targets
drug
loading
delivery.
Given
rapid
development
these
areas,
this
minireview
focuses
on
recent
advances
design
engineering
of
affinity
binders
toward
CD63,
CD81,
CD9.
Their
mechanism
actions
protein
at
cell
interfaces
treatment
malignant
diseases
discussed.
Strategies
constructing
exosome‐based
delivery
platforms
reviewed,
with
emphasis
important
roles
ligands.
Finally,
challenges
future
tetraspanin‐targeting
therapy
exosomal