Cancers,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(23), С. 4030 - 4030
Опубликована: Ноя. 30, 2024
Heat
shock
factor
1
(HSF1)
plays
a
central
role
in
orchestrating
the
heat
response
(HSR),
leading
to
activation
of
multiple
proteins
(HSPs)
genes
and
approximately
thousands
other
involved
various
cellular
functions.
In
cancer
cells,
HSPs
play
particular
coping
with
accumulation
damaged
resulting
from
dysregulated
translation
post-translational
processes.
This
proteotoxic
stress
is
hallmark
cells
causes
constitutive
HSR.
Beyond
its
HSR,
HSF1
regulates
diverse
processes
critical
for
tumor
including
proliferation,
cell
death,
drug
resistance.
Emerging
evidence
also
highlights
HSF1's
involvement
remodeling
immune
microenvironment
as
well
maintenance
stem
cells.
Consequently,
has
emerged
an
attractive
therapeutic
target,
prompting
development
specific
inhibitors
that
have
progressed
clinical
trials.
Importantly,
possesses
broad
interactome,
forming
protein-protein
interactions
(PPIs)
components
signaling
pathways,
transcription
factors,
chromatin
regulators.
Many
these
interactors
modulate
activity
HSF1-dependent
gene
expression
are
well-recognized
targets
therapy.
review
summarizes
current
knowledge
on
molecular
chaperones,
protein
kinases,
regulatory
proteins.
Understanding
key
promoting
progression,
along
identifying
factors
disrupt
complexes,
may
offer
valuable
insights
developing
innovative
strategies
against
cancer.
Pharmaceuticals,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(2), С. 153 - 153
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025
Background:
Thieno[2,3-c]pyridines
and
their
analogs
are
not
well
explored
for
anticancer
properties.
Hence,
our
research
aimed
to
establish
the
potential
of
thieno[2,3-c]pyridines
through
cell-based
assays
in
silico
evaluations.
Methods:
Thieno[2,3-c]pyridine
derivatives
6(a–k)
were
synthesized
characterized
using
FT-IR,
1H-NMR,
13C-NMR,
HRMS.
All
compounds
screened
initially
activity
against
MCF7
T47D
(breast
cancer),
HSC3
(head
neck
RKO
(colorectal
cancer)
cell
lines
MTT
assay.
Apoptosis
cycle
analyses
conducted
Annexin
V/propidium
iodide
(PI)
double
staining
apoptosis
assessment
PI
analysis
investigate
mechanisms
underlying
reduced
viability.
In
molecular
docking
was
accomplished
Hsp90
determined
pharmacokinetics
Results:
From
screening
assay,
6a
6i
identified
as
inhibitors
further
subjected
IC50
determination.
The
compound
showed
potent
inhibition
(IC50
=
10.8
µM),
11.7
12.4
µM)
lines,
all
which
indicated
a
broad
spectrum
activity.
Notably,
found
induce
G2
phase
arrest,
thereby
inhibiting
progression.
Molecular
results
crucial
interactions
ligands
target
Hsp90.
Conclusion:
induced
death
via
that
different
from
apoptosis.
Thus,
thieno[2,3-c]pyridine
can
be
suitable
lead
optimized
obtain
agents
inhibition.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10(1)
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
Abstract
Molecular
chaperones,
a
class
of
complex
client
regulatory
systems,
play
significant
roles
in
the
prevention
protein
misfolding
and
abnormal
aggregation,
modulation
homeostasis,
protection
cells
from
damage
under
constantly
changing
environmental
conditions.
As
understanding
biological
mechanisms
molecular
chaperones
has
increased,
their
link
with
occurrence
progression
disease
suggested
that
these
proteins
are
promising
targets
for
therapeutic
intervention,
drawing
intensive
interest.
Here,
we
review
recent
advances
determining
structures
heat
shock
90
(HSP90)
chaperone
system
complexes.
We
also
describe
features
shed
light
on
complicated
mechanism
operates
through
interactions
various
co-chaperones
cycles.
In
addition,
how
affect
diseases
by
regulating
pathogenic
been
thoroughly
analyzed.
Furthermore,
focus
to
systematically
discuss
clinical
drug
design
strategies
preclinical
stage.
Recent
studies
have
identified
variety
novel
targeting
systems
compounds
act
different
those
traditional
inhibitors.
Therefore,
as
more
developed,
will
significantly
contribute
discovery
new
potential
drugs.
Pharmaceuticals,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(1), С. 50 - 50
Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2025
Background/Objectives:
New
drugs
are
required
for
the
treatment
of
liver
cancers
and
protozoal
parasite
infections.
Analogs
known
anticancer
active
antileishmanial
2′,4′,6′-trimethoxychalcone
SU086
were
prepared
investigated.
Methods:
The
chalcones
according
to
Claisen–Schmidt
condensation
protocol
analyzed.
They
tested
activity
against
two
cancer
cell
lines
(HepG2
HuH-7)
parasites
(Toxoplasma
gondii
Leishmania
major).
Unspecific
toxicity
expression
Hsp90
Hsp70
upon
analyzed
in
cells.
Results:
A
new
chalcone,
2′,4′,6′-trimethoxy-3-pentafluorosulfanylchalcone
(246TMP-3SF5),
with
a
pentafluorosulfanyl
(SF5)
substituent
showed
pronounced
activities
cells
T.
which
superior
parent
chalcone
these
models.
In
contrast,
its
anthracene
analog
2′,4′,6′-trimethoxy-9-anthracenylchalcone
(246TMP-Anth)
most
L.
major
promastigotes.
SF5-substituted
behaved
like
inhibitor
17-AAG
upregulated
Conclusions:
has
potential
become
drug
therapy
hepatoma
toxoplasmosis.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2025
The
heat
shock
protein
90
(Hsp90)
family
of
molecular
chaperones
mediates
the
folding
and
activation
~
400
client
proteins,
many
which
contribute
to
oncogenesis.
As
a
result,
Hsp90
pan-inhibitors,
inhibit
all
four
isoforms,
have
been
investigated
in
clinic
for
treatment
cancer.
Unfortunately,
detrimental
side
effects
were
observed
hindered
clinical
development
pan-Hsp90
inhibitors.
two
most
common
on-target
toxicities,
cardio-toxicity
ocular-toxicity,
attributed
inhibition
Hsp90α
isoform.
an
alternative
strategy,
Hsp90β-selective
inhibitors
developed,
shown
promising
anti-cancer
activity
vitro
vivo
combination
with
immune-checkpoint
blockade
therapy.
This
study
aims
assess
potential
risks
ocular-toxicity
exhibited
by
vitro.
In
summary,
NDNB1182
was
found
avoid
cardio-
typical
pan-inhibitors
(e.g.
17-AAG),
providing
path
toward
generation
isoform-selective
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
Abstract
The
ATPase
activity
of
Hsp90
is
critical
for
cancer
progression,
as
it
maintains
the
stability
oncogenic
proteins,
thereby
supporting
tumor
cell
survival.
Although
small-molecule
inhibitors
targeting
this
have
shown
preclinical
promise,
toxicity
and
insufficient
efficacy
hindered
their
progress
in
clinical
trials.
Accordingly,
expanding
search
novel
remains
paramount.
Spirodioxynaphthalenes,
a
rapidly
class
fungal
secondary
metabolites,
exhibit
remarkable
breadth
bioactive
properties,
including
antitumor,
antibacterial,
antifungal,
enzymatic
inhibitory
activities.
This
study
employed
an
in-silico
methodology
to
identify
spirodioxynaphthalene
derivatives
potential
Hsp90’s
activity.
We
identified
thirteen
spirodioxynaphthalenes
from
natural
product
databases
These
compounds,
with
favorable
drug-like
promising
predicted
pharmacokinetics
cytotoxicity,
potent
binding
energies
ranging
−
10.016
-10.636
kcal/mol,
emerge
compelling
candidates
further
optimization.
Their
interactions,
which
reveal
key
hydrogen
bonds
hydrophobic
interactions
catalytic
residues
Lys58,
Gly97,
Thr184,
bolster
inhibitors.
findings
firmly
suggest
that
could
represent
chemotype
developing
Hsp90-targeted
therapeutics,
providing
ray
hope
future
treatment.
Further
mechanistic
validation
development
are
necessary
advance
these
compounds
towards
application.