Advanced Sensor Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(6)
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Abstract
Citrate
is
a
key
metabolite
and
nutrient
in
humans.
Its
level
associated
with
many
diseases
from
tumor
growth
to
bone
diseases.
Detection
of
citrate
has
relied
on
its
high
negative
charge,
metal
chelating
properties
as
an
enzyme
substrate.
In
this
work,
the
capture‐selection
method
used
isolate
DNA
aptamers
for
citrate.
After
18
rounds
selection,
highly
converged
library
obtained
first
two
sequences
reached
99.6%
library.
Using
most
abundant
sequence
named
CA1,
thioflavin
T
fluorescence
spectroscopy
isothermal
titration
calorimetry
show
dissociation
constants
7.4
4.4
µ
m
citrate,
respectively.
CA1
does
not
require
sodium
binding
but
requires
1.0
magnesium.
Among
tested
carboxylate
molecules,
only
can
bind
aptamer.
A
light‐up
strand
displacement
biosensor
developed
it
detect
simulated
urine
detection
limit
1.1
.
This
short
42‐nucleotide
aptamer
be
readily
adapted
other
types
sensing
mechanisms
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
It
is
well
known
that
solid
hypoxic
tumour
cells
oxidise
glucose
through
glycolysis,
and
the
end
product
of
this
pathway
fermented
into
lactate
which
accumulates
in
microenvironment
(TME).
Initially,
it
was
proclaimed
cancer
cannot
use
lactate;
therefore,
they
dump
TME
subsequently
augment
acidity
milieu.
Furthermore,
acts
as
a
sink
with
stope
variable
amount
different
pathophysiological
condition.
Regardless
pumped
out
within
TME,
disappears
immediately
still
remains
an
unresolved
puzzle.
Recent
findings
have
paved
exploring
main
role
acidosis
TME.
Cancer
utilise
de
novo
fatty
acid
synthesis
to
initiate
angiogenesis
invasiveness,
also
plays
crucial
suppression
immunity.
re-programme
lipid
biosynthetic
develop
metabolic
symbiosis
normoxic,
moderately
severely
cells.
For
instance:
enable
synthesizing
poly
unsaturated
acids
(PUFA)
oxygen
scarcity
secretes
excess
Lactate
from
taken
up
by
normoxic
whereas
converted
back
PUFAs
after
sequence
reactions
then
liberated
be
utilized
Although
much
about
these
biological
processes,
exact
molecular
pathways
are
involved
remain
unclear.
This
review
attempts
understand
exploited
angiogenesis,
immunity
cause
re-programming
synthesis.
will
help
researchers
proper
understanding
associated
bimodal
regulations
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(22), P. 12573 - 12660
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Cellular
function
is
controlled
through
intricate
networks
of
signals,
which
lead
to
the
myriad
pathways
governing
cell
fate.
Fluorescent
biosensors
have
enabled
study
these
signaling
in
living
systems
across
temporal
and
spatial
scales.
Over
years
there
has
been
an
explosion
number
fluorescent
biosensors,
as
they
become
available
for
numerous
targets,
utilized
spectral
space,
suited
various
imaging
techniques.
To
guide
users
this
extensive
biosensor
landscape,
we
discuss
critical
aspects
proteins
consideration
development,
smart
tagging
strategies,
historical
recent
types,
grouped
by
target,
with
a
focus
on
design
applications
sensors
systems.
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
2022, P. 1 - 38
Published: Feb. 8, 2022
Cancer
metabolism
is
an
extensively
studied
field
since
the
discovery
of
Warburg
effect
about
100
years
ago
and
continues
to
be
increasingly
intriguing
enigmatic
so
far.
It
has
become
clear
that
glycolysis
not
only
abnormally
activated
metabolic
pathway
in
cancer
cells,
but
same
true
for
fatty
acid
synthesis
(FAS)
mevalonate
pathway.
In
last
decade,
a
lot
data
have
been
accumulated
on
pronounced
mitochondrial
oxidation
(mFAO)
many
types
cells.
this
article,
we
discuss
how
mFAO
can
escape
normal
regulation
under
certain
conditions
overactivated.
Such
abnormal
activation
β-oxidation
also
combined
with
mutations
enzymes
Krebs
cycle
are
common
cancer.
If
overactivated
other
conditions,
such
as
dysfunctions
electron
transport
complexes,
and/or
hypoxia,
may
alter
redox
state
matrix.
We
propose
idea
altered
inhibited
at
segments
link
citrate-malate
shuttle
instead
cycle.
call
condition
“β-oxidation
shuttle”.
unconventional
mFAO,
separate
pathway,
unexplored
far
source
energy,
well
cataplerosis,
leading
biomass
accumulation,
accelerated
oxygen
consumption,
ultimately
proliferation.
inefficient
energy
must
consume
significantly
more
per
mole
ATP
produced
when
acetyl-CoA
consuming
pathways,
FAS
Carcinogenesis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45(5), P. 288 - 299
Published: March 11, 2024
Abstract
Polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs)
are
ubiquitous
environmental
carcinogens
accountable
to
developing
skin
cancers.
Recently,
we
reported
that
exposure
benzo[a]pyrene
(B[a]P),
a
common
PAH,
causes
epigenetic
and
metabolic
alterations
in
the
initiation,
promotion
progression
of
non-melanoma
cancer
(NMSC).
As
follow-up
investigation,
this
study
examines
how
dietary
triterpenoid
ursolic
acid
(UA)
regulates
B[a]P-driven
pathways
SKH-1
hairless
mice.
Our
results
show
UA
intercepts
against
B[a]P-induced
tumorigenesis
at
different
stages
NMSC.
Epigenomic
cytosines
followed
by
guanine
residues
(CpG)
methyl-seq
data
showed
diminished
B[a]P-mediated
differentially
methylated
regions
(DMRs)
profiles.
Transcriptomic
RNA-seq
revealed
revoked
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
cancer-related
genes,
such
as
leucine-rich
repeat
LGI
family
member
2
(Lgi2)
kallikrein-related
peptidase
13
(Klk13),
indicating
plays
vital
role
gene
regulation
its
potential
consequences
NMSC
interception.
Association
analysis
DEGs
DMRs
found
mRNA
expression
KLK13
was
correlated
with
promoter
CpG
methylation
status
early-stage
comparison
group,
could
regulate
modulating
an
early
stage
The
metabolomic
alters
B[a]P-regulated
cancer-associated
metabolisms
like
thiamin
metabolism,
ascorbate
aldarate
metabolism
during
initiation
phase;
pyruvate,
citrate
beta-alanine
pathothenate
coenzyme
A
(CoA)
biosynthesis
late
phase.
Taken
together,
reverses
epigenetic,
transcriptomic
reprogramming,
potentially
contributing
overall
interception
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(9), P. 1651 - 1651
Published: April 25, 2024
The
HER2-positive
subtype
accounts
for
approximately
one-fifth
of
all
breast
cancers.
Insensitivity
and
development
acquired
resistance
to
targeted
therapies
in
some
patients
contribute
their
poor
prognosis.
HER2
overexpression
is
associated
with
metabolic
reprogramming,
facilitating
cancer
cell
growth
survival.
Novel
liver
X
receptor
(LXR)
ligand
GAC0001E5
(1E5)
has
been
shown
inhibit
proliferation
by
disrupting
glutaminolysis
inducing
oxidative
stress.
In
this
study,
cells
were
treated
1E5
determine
potential
inhibitory
effects
mechanisms
action
Similar
previous
observations
other
types,
treatments
inhibited
LXR
activity,
expression,
proliferation.
Expression
fatty
acid
synthesis
genes,
including
synthase
(FASN),
was
downregulated
following
treatment,
results
from
co-treatment
experiments
an
FASN
inhibitor
suggest
that
the
same
pathway
1E5.
Treatments
disrupted
resulted
increased
Strikingly,
transcript
protein
levels
both
significantly
Taken
together,
these
findings
indicate
therapeutic
targeting
reprogramming
via
modulation
Endocrinology and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39(3), P. 425 - 444
Published: June 10, 2024
Thyroid
cancer
is
a
common
endocrine
malignancy
with
increasing
incidence
globally.
Although
most
cases
can
be
treated
effectively,
some
are
more
aggressive
and
have
higher
risk
of
mortality.
Inhibiting
RET
BRAF
kinases
has
emerged
as
potential
therapeutic
strategy
for
the
treatment
thyroid
cancer,
particularly
in
advanced
or
disease.
However,
development
resistance
mechanisms
may
limit
efficacy
these
kinase
inhibitors.
Therefore,
developing
precise
strategies
to
target
cell
metabolism
overcome
critical
area
research
advancing
treatment.
In
field
therapeutics,
researchers
explored
combinatorial
involving
dual
metabolic
inhibition
inhibitors
combination
targeted
therapy,
chemotherapy,
immunotherapy
challenge
plasticity.
This
review
highlights
need
new
approaches
discusses
promising
targeting
cancer.
It
also
challenges
posed
by
plasticity
effective
explores
advantages
combined
targeting.
Cancer and Metastasis Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
40(4), P. 1073 - 1091
Published: Dec. 1, 2021
Abstract
It
is
well
established
that
cancer
cells
acquire
energy
via
the
Warburg
effect
and
oxidative
phosphorylation.
Citrate
considered
to
play
a
crucial
role
in
metabolism
by
virtue
of
its
production
reverse
Krebs
cycle
from
glutamine.
Here,
we
review
evidence
extracellular
citrate
one
key
metabolites
metabolic
pathways
present
cells.
We
different
mechanisms
which
involved
keeping
redox
balance
respond
need
intracellular
synthesis
under
conditions.
In
this
context,
further
discuss
hypothesis
plays
switching
between
phosphorylation
while
uptake
enhances
metastatic
activities
therapy
resistance.
also
possibility
organs
rich
such
as
liver,
brain
bones
might
form
perfect
niche
for
secondary
tumour
growth
improve
survival
colonising
Consistently,
support
provided
cancer-associated
senescent
discussed.
Finally,
highlight
on
immune
potential
modulate
biological
functions
pro-
anti-tumour
microenvironment.
Collectively,
intriguing
supporting
regulation
overall
activity.