Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(12)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Pyroptosis
is
an
effective
anti-tumor
strategy.
However,
monometallic
pyroptosis
biotuners
have
not
been
explored
until
now.
Here,
we
discover
for
the
first
time
that
biodegradable
Al
can
act
as
a
biotuner
tumor
therapy.
pH-sensitive
nanoparticles
(Al@P)
are
obtained
by
equipping
polyethylene
glycol-b-(poly(methyl
methacrylate)-co-poly(4-vinylpyridine),
which
exert
their
effect
at
site
without
affecting
normal
cells.
The
H
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(11)
Published: Jan. 17, 2023
Excess
accumulation
of
mitochondrial
reactive
oxygen
species
(mtROS)
is
a
key
target
for
inhibiting
pyroptosis-induced
inflammation
and
tissue
damage.
However,
targeted
delivery
drugs
to
mitochondria
efficient
clearance
mtROS
remain
challenging.
In
current
study,
it
discovered
that
polyphenols
such
as
tannic
acid
(TA)
can
mediate
the
targeting
polyphenol/antioxidases
complexes
mitochondria.
This
affinity
does
not
depend
on
membrane
potential
but
stems
from
strong
binding
TA
outer
proteins.
Taking
advantage
feasibility
self-assembly
between
proteins,
superoxide
dismutase,
catalase,
are
assembled
into
(referred
TSC)
enzymatic
activity
maintenance.
vitro
fluorescence
confocal
imaging
shows
TSC
only
promoted
uptake
biological
enzymes
in
hepatocytes
also
highly
overlapped
with
after
lysosomal
escape.
The
results
an
model
hepatocyte
oxidative
stress
demonstrate
efficiently
scavenges
excess
reverses
depolarization,
thereby
inflammasome-mediated
pyroptosis.
More
interestingly,
maintain
superior
efficacy
compared
clinical
gold
standard
drug
N-acetylcysteine
both
acetaminophen-
D-galactosamine/lipopolysaccharide-induced
pyroptosis-related
hepatitis
mouse
models.
conclusion,
this
study
opens
new
paradigm
inhibit
pyroptosis
treat
inflammatory
diseases.
Cell Death and Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(5)
Published: May 8, 2023
Abstract
Epidermal
growth
factor
receptor-tyrosine
kinase
inhibitor
(EGFR-TKI)
treatment
prolongs
the
survival
of
lung
cancer
patients
harbouring
activating
EGFR
mutations.
However,
resistance
to
EGFR-TKIs
is
inevitable
after
long-term
treatment.
Molecular
mechanistic
research
great
importance
in
combatting
resistance.
A
comprehensive
investigation
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
has
important
implications
for
overcoming
An
accumulating
body
evidence
shows
that
lncRNAs
can
contribute
tumorigenesis
and
By
bioinformatics
analysis,
we
found
LINC00969
expression
was
elevated
cells
with
acquired
gefitinib
regulated
vitro
vivo.
Mechanistically,
gain
H3K4me1
H3K27Ac
led
activation
expression.
interacts
EZH2
METTL3,
transcriptionally
regulates
level
H3K27me3
NLRP3
promoter
region,
posttranscriptionally
modifies
m6A
an
m6A-YTHDF2-dependent
manner,
thus
epigenetically
repressing
suppress
NLRP3/caspase-1/GSDMD-related
classical
pyroptosis
signalling
pathways,
thereby
endowing
antipyroptotic
phenotype
promoting
TKI
cancer.
Our
findings
provide
a
new
mechanism
lncRNA-mediated
from
perspective
via
simultaneous
regulation
histone
methylation
RNA
methylation.
The
pivotal
role
gives
it
potential
be
novel
biomarker
therapeutic
target
EGFR-TKI
Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
67, P. 102894 - 102894
Published: Oct. 6, 2023
The
present
review
summarizes
the
beneficial
and
detrimental
roles
of
reactive
oxygen
species
in
myocardial
ischemia/reperfusion
injury
cardioprotection.
In
first
part,
continued
need
for
cardioprotection
beyond
that
by
rapid
reperfusion
acute
infarction
is
emphasized.
Then,
pathomechanisms
to
myocardium
coronary
circulation
different
modes
cell
death
are
characterized.
Different
mechanical
pharmacological
interventions
protect
ischemic/reperfused
elective
percutaneous
artery
bypass
grafting,
cardiotoxicity
from
cancer
therapy
detailed.
second
part
keeps
focus
on
ROS
providing
a
comprehensive
overview
molecular
cellular
mechanisms
involved
injury.
Starting
mitochondria
as
main
sources
targets
myocardium,
complex
network
extracellular
processes
discussed,
including
relationships
with
Ca2+
homeostasis,
thiol
group
redox
balance,
hydrogen
sulfide
modulation,
cross-talk
NAPDH
oxidases,
exosomes,
cytokines
growth
factors.
While
mechanistic
insights
needed
improve
our
current
therapeutic
approaches,
advancements
knowledge
ROS-mediated
indicate
facets
oxidative
stress
opposed
requirement
physiological
protective
reactions.
This
inevitable
contrast
likely
underlie
unsuccessful
clinical
trials
limits
development
novel
cardioprotective
simply
based
upon
removal.
Journal of Hematology & Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 17, 2023
Abstract
Inflammasomes
are
macromolecular
platforms
formed
in
response
to
damage-associated
molecular
patterns
(DAMPs)
and
pathogen-associated
patterns,
whose
formation
would
cause
maturation
of
interleukin-1
(IL-1)
family
members
gasdermin
D
(GSDMD),
leading
IL-1
secretion
pyroptosis
respectively.
Several
kinds
inflammasomes
detecting
different
types
dangers
have
been
found.
The
activation
is
regulated
at
both
transcription
posttranscription
levels,
which
crucial
protecting
the
host
from
infections
sterile
insults.
Present
findings
illustrated
that
involved
not
only
infection
but
also
pathology
tumors
implying
an
important
link
between
inflammation
tumor
development.
Generally,
participate
tumorigenesis,
cell
death,
metastasis,
immune
evasion,
chemotherapy,
target
therapy,
radiotherapy.
Inflammasome
components
upregulated
some
tumors,
can
be
activated
cancer
cells
other
stromal
by
DAMPs,
chemotherapy
agents,
radiation.
In
cases,
inhibit
progression
initiating
GSDMD-mediated
stimulating
signal-mediated
anti-tumor
immunity.
However,
signal
recruits
immunosuppressive
subsets
cases.
We
discuss
conflicting
results
propose
possible
explanations.
Additionally,
we
summarize
interventions
targeting
inflammasome
pathways
preclinical
clinical
stages.
Interventions
promising
for
immunotherapy
combination
therapy.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(26)
Published: July 12, 2023
In
recent
years,
the
incidence
of
gastrointestinal
cancers
is
increasing,
particularly
in
younger
population.
Effective
treatment
crucial
for
improving
patients'
survival
outcomes.
Programmed
cell
death,
regulated
by
various
genes,
plays
a
fundamental
role
growth
and
development
organisms.
It
also
critical
maintaining
tissue
organ
homeostasis
takes
part
multiple
pathological
processes.
addition
to
apoptosis,
there
are
other
types
programmed
such
as
ferroptosis,
necroptosis,
pyroptosis,
which
can
induce
severe
inflammatory
responses.
Notably,
besides
pyroptosis
contribute
occurrence
cancers.
This
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
summary
on
biological
roles
molecular
mechanisms
well
their
regulators
hope
open
up
new
paths
tumor
targeted
therapy
near
future.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(11)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Abstract
Various
forms
of
programmed
cell
death
(PCD)
exhibit
distinct
characteristics
depending
on
their
specific
molecular
mechanisms,
and
there
are
interactions
among
these
different
forms.
Ferroptosis,
which
is
related
to
autophagy
apoptosis,
has
an
unknown
potential
interaction
with
pyroptosis.
This
study
revealed
a
mutually
antagonistic
relationship
between
ferroptosis
pyroptosis,
3‐hydroxy‐3‐methylglutaryl‐coenzyme
A
reductase
(HMGCR)
playing
key
role
in
interaction.
It
found
that
HMGCR
predominantly
localized
mitochondria
during
but
shifted
the
endoplasmic
reticulum
following
treatment
pyroptosis
inducer.
Furthermore,
this
demonstrated
BRCC36
(BRCA1/BRCA2‐containing
complex
subunit
36)
deubiquitinated
manner
dependent
deubiquitinating
enzyme
(DUB)
activity,
inhibited
promoted
Moreover,
as
oncogene
hepatocellular
carcinoma
(HCC),
cancer
proliferation,
migration,
invasion,
tumor
growth.
Thiolutin,
inhibitor
BRCC36,
effectively
suppressed
HMGCR,
leading
inhibition
HCC
Therefore,
targeting
can
offer
novel
promising
therapeutic
strategy
for
treatment.
In
conclusion,
findings
provide
new
theoretical
evidence
further
characterizing
heterogeneity
targets
diagnosis
HCC.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 256 - 256
Published: Feb. 23, 2025
Endothelial
dysfunction
(ED)
is
characterized
by
an
imbalance
between
vasodilatory
and
vasoconstrictive
factors,
leading
to
impaired
vascular
tone,
thrombosis,
inflammation.
These
processes
are
critical
in
the
development
of
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs)
such
as
atherosclerosis,
hypertension
ischemia/reperfusion
injury
(IRI).
Reduced
nitric
oxide
(NO)
production
increased
oxidative
stress
key
contributors
ED.
Aging
further
exacerbates
ED
through
mitochondrial
oxidative/nitrosative
stress,
heightening
CVD
risk.
Antioxidant
systems
like
superoxide-dismutase
(SOD),
glutathione-peroxidase
(GPx),
thioredoxin/thioredoxin-reductase
(Trx/TXNRD)
pathways
protect
against
stress.
However,
their
reduced
activity
promotes
ED,
vulnerability
IRI.
Metabolic
syndrome,
comprising
insulin
resistance,
obesity,
hypertension,
often
accompanied
Specifically,
hyperglycemia
worsens
endothelial
damage
promoting
Obesity
leads
chronic
inflammation
changes
perivascular
adipose
tissue,
while
associated
with
increase
The
NLRP3
inflammasome
plays
a
significant
role
being
triggered
factors
reactive
oxygen
nitrogen
species,
ischemia,
high
glucose,
which
contribute
inflammation,
injury,
exacerbation
Treatments,
N-acetyl-L-cysteine,
SGLT2
or
inhibitors,
show
promise
improving
function.
Yet
complexity
suggests
that
multi-targeted
therapies
addressing
metabolic
disturbances
essential
for
managing
CVDs
syndrome.