Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: July 25, 2024
Background:
Bortezomib
(BTZ),
a
primary
treatment
for
MM,
but
its
effectiveness
can
be
reduced
by
interactions
with
vicinal
diol
moieties
(VDMs)
in
polyphenols.
Despite
this,
it’s
debated
whether
BTZ
therapy
necessitates
avoiding
polyphenol-rich
products,
given
the
low
bioavailability
of
Additionally,
it
remains
unclear
structure
polyphenols
contributes
to
their
antagonism.
Therefore,
our
study
aims
unravel
structure-activity
relationship
dietary
and
antagonism
at
daily
diet-achievable
physiological
concentrations.
Methods:
We
assessed
antagonistic
effects
25
against
using
cell
viability
assays
RPMI
8226
cells.
ChemGPS-NP
helped
analyze
structural
similarity.
long-term
cytotoxicity
evaluated
these
physiologically
relevant
Results:
By
assays,
we
found
positive
correlation
between
number
VDMs
gallotannins
Moreover,
origin
configuration
VDMs,
rather
than
total
VDM
concentration,
play
pivotal
role
combined
gallotannins.
analysis
indicated
that
aromaticity
C-3
hydroxyl
group
flavonoids’
C-rings
enhance
Finally,
reveal
gallic
acid
(GA),
epigallocatechin
(EGC),
gallate
(EGCG),
concentrations—attainable
through
tea
consumption—significantly
synergistically
antagonize
BTZ.
Conclusion:
Due
potential
reduce
BTZ,
is
advisable
MM
patients
undergoing
consumption
foods
high
VDM-containing
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(5), P. 2768 - 2768
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Ubiquitin-specific
protease
7
inhibitors
(USP7i)
are
considered
a
novel
class
of
anticancer
drugs.
Cancer
cells
occasionally
become
insensitive
to
drugs,
known
as
chemoresistance,
by
acquiring
multidrug
resistance,
resulting
in
poor
clinical
outcomes
patients
with
cancer.
However,
the
chemoresistance
cancer
USP7i
(P22077
and
P5091)
mechanisms
overcome
it
have
not
yet
been
investigated.
In
present
study,
we
generated
human
acquired
resistance
USP7i-induced
cell
death.
Gene
expression
profiling
showed
that
heat
stress
response
(HSR)-
unfolded
protein
(UPR)-related
genes
were
largely
upregulated
USP7i-resistant
cells.
Biochemical
studies
induced
phosphorylation
activation
shock
transcription
factor
1
(HSF1),
mediated
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
kinase
R-like
ER
(PERK)
signaling
pathway.
Inhibition
HSF1
PERK
significantly
sensitized
cytotoxicity.
Our
study
demonstrated
stress–PERK
axis
is
responsible
for
USP7i,
inhibiting
potential
strategy
improving
efficacy
USP7i.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(16), P. 8949 - 8949
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Proteasome
inhibitors
(PIs),
bortezomib,
carfilzomib,
and
ixazomib,
are
the
first-line
treatment
for
multiple
myeloma
(MM).
They
inhibit
cytosolic
protein
degradation
in
cells,
which
leads
to
accumulation
of
misfolded
malfunctioned
proteins
cytosol
endoplasmic
reticulum,
resulting
cell
death.
Despite
being
a
breakthrough
MM
therapy,
malignant
cells
develop
resistance
PIs
via
different
mechanisms.
Understanding
these
mechanisms
drives
research
toward
new
anticancer
agents
overcome
PI
resistance.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
mechanism
action
how
adapt
drugs
Finally,
explore
present
strategies
interfere
with
The
include
ubiquitin-proteasome
system,
drug
efflux
inhibitors,
autophagy
disruption,
targeting
stress
response
mechanisms,
affecting
survival
cycle
regulators,
bone
marrow
microenvironment
modulation,
immunotherapy.
We
list
potential
pharmacological
targets
examined
vitro,
vivo,
clinical
studies.
Some
have
already
provided
clinicians
anti-MM
medications,
such
as
panobinostat
selinexor.
hope
that
further
exploration
subject
will
broaden
range
therapeutic
options
improve
patient
outcomes.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
47(1), P. 32 - 32
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Proteasome
inhibitors
(PIs)
constitute
the
most
common
type
of
induction
treatment
for
multiple
myeloma.
Interactions
between
proteasome,
autophagy,
and
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
have
been
shown
in
past,
thus
emphasizing
need
a
better
understanding
underlying
pathophysiology.
For
this
study,
bone
marrow
mononuclear
cells
from
110
myeloma
patients
were
collected
at
different
disease
stages.
PSMB5
LC3I/II
protein
levels
determined
using
Western
blot,
proteasome
proteolytic
activity
(PPA)
with
spectrofluorometry,
ROS
flow
cytometry.
accumulation
was
found
to
diminish
after
PI
(p-value
=
0.014),
same
pattern
observed
PPA
<
0.001).
Conversely,
LC3II
elevated
both
remission
relapse
compared
baseline
0.041).
Patients
lower
than
1.06
units
had
longer
disease-free
survival
those
values
above
(12.0
±
6.7
vs.
36
12.1
months;
p-value
Median
plasma
significantly
higher
0.001),
implying
poor
prognosis.
Overall,
post-treatment
reduction
could
indicate
shift
proteasomal
autophagic
degradation
as
main
proteostatic
mechanism,
explaining
resistance.
The
oxidative
stress
PI-treated
possibly
serve
an
additional
compensatory
mechanism.
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
29(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Chemotherapy
is
a
potent
tool
against
cancer,
but
drug
resistance
remains
major
obstacle.
To
combat
this,
understanding
the
molecular
mechanisms
behind
in
cancer
cells
and
protein
expression
changes
driving
these
crucial.
Targeting
Ubiquitin-Proteasome
System
(UPS)
has
proven
effective
treating
multiple
myeloma
shows
promise
for
solid
tumours.
Despite
initial
success
with
proteasome
inhibitor
bortezomib,
acquired
soon
after
treatment
poses
significant
challenge
to
its
efficacy.
In
this
study,
we
explored
proteins
potentially
involved
bortezomib
using
label-free
nLC-MS/MS
proteomic
analysis.
The
investigation
revealed
299
notable
differences
levels
bortezomib-resistant
PC3
prostate
cell
line.
Using
bioinformatics
tools,
illustrated
top
10
gene
ontology
(GO)
processes
[e.g.,
translational
initiation
(p
=
5.964E-10),
CRD-mediated
mRNA
stabilisation
1.636E-5),
hydrogen
ion
transmembrane
transport
6.46E-5)]
20
KEGG
metabolic
pathways
7.601E-13),
biosynthesis
of
amino
acids
3.834E-12),
chemical
carcinogenesis-reactive
oxygen
species
1.891E-4)]
REACTOME
metabolism
4.182E-21),
translation
9.484E-18),
Nonsense-Mediated
Decay
(NMD)
1.829E-8)]
PC3-resistant
cells.
We
further
refined
our
results
by
comparing
them
globally
validated
TCGA
datasets.
correlated
identified
through
analysis
tumour
aggressiveness
nodal
metastasis
N0
vs.
N1
datasets
UALCAN
portal
37
consistent
results.
believe
that
combination
chemotherapeutics
targeting
could
be
overcoming
developed
bortezomib.
Discover Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 8, 2025
Multiple
myeloma
(MM),
a
plasma
cell-derived
malignant
hematological
disease,
is
often
treated
with
bortezomib,
highly
effective
first-generation
proteasome
inhibitor.
However,
resistance
to
bortezomib
common
occurrence.
Profilin
1
(PFN1),
cytoskeleton-related
gene
known
promote
autophagy
in
MM,
induces
this
but
it
unclear
why.
The
aim
of
study
was
uncover
the
molecular
mechanisms
involved
resistance,
considering
not
only
PFN1,
also
CD138,
transmembrane
proteoglycan
that
hallmark
and
MM
cells.
We
detected
CD138
PFN1
bone
marrow
patients
immunohistochemically.
studied
Gene
Expression
Omnibus
(GEO)
data
found
associated
autophagy.
then
evaluated
their
expression
an
cell
line
via
western
blot
analysis,
immunofluorescence
assay,
flow
cytometry;
constructed
PFN1-overexpressing
-knockdown
lines;
ubiquitinated
cells
both
lines.
Overexpression
or
PFN1-induced
downregulated
expression.
Owing
stemness
CD138−
cells,
inhibition
overexpression
reversed
as
indicated
our
clonogenic,
apoptosis,
CCK-8
assays.
These
results
plays
important
role
bortezomib.
Targeting
autophagic
pathways
may
provide
promising
therapeutic
strategy
for
overcoming
drug
MM.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
33(2), P. 200964 - 200964
Published: March 8, 2025
Multiple
myeloma
(MM)
is
an
incurable
malignancy
characterized
by
mutated
plasma
cell
clonal
expansion
in
the
bone
marrow,
leading
to
severe
clinical
symptoms.
Thus,
identifying
new
therapeutic
targets
for
MM
crucial.
We
identified
oligosaccharyltransferase
(OST)
complex
as
a
novel
vulnerability
cells.
Elevated
expression
of
this
associated
with
relapsed,
high-risk
MM,
and
poor
prognosis.
Disrupting
OST
suppressed
growth,
induced
cell-cycle
arrest,
apoptosis.
Combined
inhibition
bortezomib
synergistically
eliminated
cells
vitro
vivo,
via
suppressing
genes
related
bortezomib-resistant
phenotypes.
Mechanistically,
disruption
downregulated
pathological
pathways
(mTORC1
pathway,
glycolysis,
MYC
targets,
cycle)
TRAIL-mediated
Notably,
translation
was
robustly
upon
inhibiting
complex.
Collectively,
presents
target
treatment,
combining
its
offers
promising
approach
relapsed
patients.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 176 - 176
Published: March 9, 2025
Hematological
malignancies
originating
from
blood,
bone
marrow,
and
lymph
nodes
include
leukemia,
lymphoma,
myeloma,
which
necessitate
the
use
of
a
distinct
chemotherapeutic
approach.
Drug
resistance
frequently
complicates
their
treatment,
highlighting
need
for
predictive
tools
to
guide
therapeutic
decisions.
Conventional
2D/3D
cell
cultures
do
not
fully
encompass
in
vivo
criteria,
translating
disease
models
mice
humans
proves
challenging.
Organ-on-a-chip
technology
presents
an
avenue
surmount
genetic
disparities
between
species,
offering
precise
design,
concurrent
manipulation
various
types,
extrapolation
data
human
physiology.
The
development
bone-on-a-chip
(BoC)
systems
is
crucial
accurately
representing
microenvironment,
predicting
drug
responses
hematological
cancers,
mitigating
resistance,
facilitating
personalized
interventions.
BoC
modeling
cancers
research
can
intricate
designs
integrated
platforms
analyzing
response
simulate
scenarios.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
examination
applicable
visualizing
within
context
bone.
It
thoroughly
discusses
materials
pertinent
systems,
suitable
vitro
techniques,
capabilities
clinical
settings,
potential
commercialization.