Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(8)
Published: Nov. 30, 2024
The
Warburg
effect,
which
generates
increased
demand
of
glucose
in
cancer
cells
is
a
relatively
underexplored
phenomenon
existing
commercial
drugs
to
enhance
uptake
cells.
Here,
we
present
chemotherapeutic
strategy
employing
Ru(II)-bis-bipyridyl-morphocumin
complex
(2)
encapsulated
self-assembling
glucose-functionalized
copolymer
P(G-EMA-co-MMA)
(where
G=glucose;
MMA=methyl
methacrylate;
EMA=ethyl
methacrylate),
designed
exploit
this
effect
for
enhanced
selectivity
treatment.
polymer,
synthesized
via
reversible-addition
fragmentation
chain
transfer
(RAFT)
polymerization,
has
number
average
molecular
weight
(Mn,NMR)
8000
g/mol.
Complex
2,
stable
aqueous
media,
selectively
releases
cytotoxic,
lysosome-targeting
compound,
morphocumin,
the
presence
excess
hydrogen
peroxide
(H₂O₂),
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
prevalent
tumor
microenvironments.
Additionally,
2
promotes
ROS
accumulation,
may
further
morphocumin
release
through
synergistic
domino
effect.
Comparative
studies
reveal
that
outperforms
its
curcumin
Ru(II)
(1)
analog
solution
stability,
organelle
specificity,
and
cellular
mechanisms.
Both
1
exhibit
phototherapeutic
effects
under
low-intensity
visible
light,
but
their
chemotoxicity
significantly
increases
with
incubation
time
dark,
highlighting
superior
efficacy
O,O-coordinating
ternary
polypyridyl
complexes.
induces
apoptosis
intrinsic
pathway
shows
9-fold
increase
pancreatic
(MIA
PaCa-2)
over
non-cancerous
HEK293
when
glucose-conjugated
polymer
(DP@2).
Glucose
deprivation
culture
medium
enhances
drug
by
an
additional
5-fold.
This
work
underscores
potential
polymers
ROS-responsive
complexes
targeted
therapy.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 21, 2025
Abstract
Tumor
cells
exploit
abnormal
redox
homeostasis
and
the
pro‐tumorigenic
effect
of
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
to
enhance
their
survival
progression.
However,
excessively
high
levels
ROS
can
exceed
oxidative
stress
threshold
tumor
cells,
inducing
cell
death.
This
occur
by
selectively
elevating
concentration
H
2
O
in
through
both
endogenous
exogenous
mechanisms.
The
generated
serves
as
a
precursor
for
toxic
ROS,
such
•
OH
1
,
via
chemodynamic
photodynamic
therapy,
respectively,
leading
apoptosis,
necrosis,
ferroptosis.
Strategies
boost
include
direct
delivery
amplifying
generation
inhibiting
antioxidant
enzymes,
leveraging
glucose
oxidase,
employing
photocatalytic
therapy
(PCT),
utilizing
metal
peroxides.
Among
them,
peroxides
have
displayed
remarkable
performance
due
excellent
potential
elevate
within
while
simultaneously
normalizing
acidic
hypoxic
conditions
microenvironment
(TME).
Moreover,
these
nanostructures
sensitivity
complementary
treatments,
like
chemotherapy.
review
summarizes
advanced
perspectives
design,
synthesis,
comparative
analysis
‐generating
nanoplatforms,
emphasizing
capacity
treat
various
cancers.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(16), P. 8885 - 8885
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Conventional
cancer
therapy
strategies,
although
centered
around
killing
tumor
cells,
often
lead
to
severe
side
effects
on
surrounding
normal
tissues,
thus
compromising
the
chronic
quality
of
life
in
survivors.
Hydrogen
peroxide
(H
Biomedical Optics Express,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 1546 - 1546
Published: March 14, 2025
Terahertz
biosensors
are
employed
to
detect
proteins
in
cancer
cells
facilitate
early
diagnosis
and
monitoring
of
treatments.
By
optimizing
the
design
functionality
black
phosphorus-based
sensors,
it
is
possible
enhance
their
sensitivity
specificity
for
specific
biomarkers,
leading
more
accurate
diagnostic
outcomes.
The
application
externally
applied
magnetic
field
455
nm
continuous-wave
laser
further
augments
cellular
responses
THz
waves,
with
influences
typically
surpassing
those
light
fields
by
10%-80%.
Our
results
examine
photonic
properties
phosphorus,
improve
its
interaction
terahertz
create
prototypes
that
can
selectively
identify
associated
cells.
Additionally,
stability
reproducibility
these
sensors
have
been
greatly
improved,
boosting
potential
widespread
use
clinical
environments.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 2741 - 2741
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Background/Objectives:
Increased
sodium
chloride
(NaCl)
intake
led
to
leukocyte
activation
and
impaired
vasodilatation
via
increased
oxidative
stress
in
human/animal
models.
Interestingly,
subpressor
doses
of
angiotensin
II
(AngII)
restored
endothelium-dependent
vascular
reactivity,
which
was
a
high-salt
(HS)
diet
animal
Therefore,
the
present
study
aimed
assess
effects
AngII
exposure
following
high
salt
loading
on
endothelial
cells'
(ECs')
viability,
activation,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
production.
Methods:
The
fifth
passage
human
aortic
cells
(HAECs)
cultured
for
24,
48,
72
h
with
NaCl,
namely,
control
(270
mOsmol/kg),
HS320
(320
HS350
(350
mOsmol/kg).
administered
at
half-time
NaCl
incubation
(10-4-10-7
mol/L).
Results:
cell
viability
significantly
reduced
after
24
group
all
groups
longer
incubation.
partly
preserved
HAECs
shorter
lower
concentrations
NaCl.
Intracellular
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
peroxynitrite
(ONOO-)
compared
control,
while
it
decreased
HS
control.
A
significant
decrease
superoxide
anion
(O2.-)
formation
observed
10-5,
10-6,
10-7
mol/L
both
groups.
There
intracellular
adhesion
molecule
1
(ICAM-1)
endoglin
expression
treatment
10-4
10-5
AngII.
Conclusions:
results
demonstrated
that
ROS
production
modulated
proliferation,
states
ECs.
Results in Surfaces and Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17, P. 100274 - 100274
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
The
α-Asarone-loaded
on
NH2-MIL-125
(AS@AMIL)
was
demonstrated
to
be
exceptional
potential
as
a
chemo
dynamic
therapeutic
agent
(CDT)
for
lung
cancer
cells
(A549),
showing
superior
efficiency
compared
α-Asarone
well
pristine
NH2-MIL-125.
loading
of
achieved
through
cation-π
interactions
between
–NH3+
groups
and
aromatic
ring
α-Asarone.
This
interaction
enriches
the
framework
AS@AMIL
with
electrons
enhancing
basicity
(O-atoms),
which
substantially
accelerates
decomposition
endogenous
H2O2
into
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
exhibit
enhanced
CDT
activity.
exhibited
∼1.36-fold
increase
in
ROS
production
(CDT
activity)
study
suggests
that
compounds
amine
functionalized
MOFs
(with
groups)
can
enhance
improved
activity,
such
materials
also
promising
catalysts
CO2
adsorbents.