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Bioactivities and Mechanisms of Action of Sinomenine and Its Derivatives: A Comprehensive Review.

Sinomenine, an isoquinoline alkaloid extracted from the roots and stems of Sinomenium acutum, has been extensively studied for its derivatives as bioactive agents. This review concentrates on the research advancements in the biological activities and action mechanisms of sinomenine-related compounds until November 2023. The findings indicate a broad spectrum of pharmacological effects, including antitumor, anti-inflammation, neuroprotection, and immunosuppressive properties. These compounds are notably effective against breast, lung, liver, and prostate cancers, exhibiting IC50 values of appro

The current status of prostate cancer treatment and PSMA theranostics.

In the treatment of cancer, understanding the disease status, or accurate staging, is extremely important, and various imaging techniques are used. Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging, and scintigrams are commonly used for solid tumors, and advances in these technologies have improved the accuracy of diagnosis. In the clinical practice of prostate cancer, CT and bone scans have been considered especially important for detecting metastases. Nowadays, CT and bone scans are called conventional methods because positron emission tomography (PET), especially prostate-specific membra

Компендиум одноклеточных человеческих цереброспинных жидкостей идентифицирует популяции иммунных клеток, связанные с болезнями.

Одноклеточная транскриптомика, применяемая к цереброспинной жидкости (CSF) для разъяснения патофизиологии неврологических заболеваний, позволила получить лишь предварительную характеристику иммунных клеток CSF. CSF образуется из ткани центральной нервной системы (CNS) и граничит с ней, что позволяет проводить полный учет типов клеток наряду с их относительным изобилием и иммунологическими характеристиками, имеющими отношение к заболеваниям CNS. Используя методы интеграции, применяемые к общедоступным наборам данных в сочетании с нашими собственными исследованиями, мы подготовили компендиум, со

Mesenchymal-Stem-Cell-Based Therapy against Gliomas.

Glioblastoma is the most aggressive, malignant, and lethal brain tumor of the central nervous system. Its poor prognosis lies in its inefficient response to currently available treatments that consist of surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Recently, the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as a possible kind of cell therapy against glioblastoma is gaining great interest due to their immunomodulatory properties, tumor tropism, and differentiation into other cell types. However, MSCs seem to present both antitumor and pro-tumor properties depending on the tissue from which they c

New players in the landscape of renal cell carcinoma bone metastasis and therapeutic opportunities.

Approximately one-third of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) patients develop osteolytic bone metastases, leading to skeletal complications. In this review, we first provide a comprehensive perspective of seminal studies on bone metastasis of RCC describing the main molecular modulators and growth factor signaling pathways most important for the RCC-stimulated osteoclast-mediated bone destruction. We next focus on newer developments revealing with in-depth details, the bidirectional interplay between renal cancer cells and the immune and stromal microenvironment that can through epigenetic r

New Directions in the Study and Treatment of Metastatic Cancer.

Traditional cancer therapy has relied on a strictly cytotoxic approach that views non-metastatic and metastatic tumor cells as identical in terms of molecular biology and sensitivity to therapeutic intervention. Mounting evidence suggests that, in fact, non-metastatic and metastatic tumor cells differ in key characteristics that could explain the capacity of the metastatic cells to not only escape the primary organ but also to survive while in the circulation and to colonize a distant organ. Here, we lay out a framework for a new multi-pronged therapeutic approach. This approach involves modif

The Host Cell ViroCheckpoint: Identification and Pharmacologic Targeting of Novel Mechanistic Determinants of Coronavirus-Mediated Hijacked Cell States

Most antiviral agents are designed to target virus-specific proteins and mechanisms rather than the host cell proteins that are critically dysregulated following virus-mediated reprogramming of the host cell transcriptional state. To overcome these limitations, we propose that elucidation and pharmacologic targeting of host cell Master Regulator proteins—whose aberrant activities govern the reprogramed state of infected-coronavirus cells—presents unique opportunities to develop novel mechanism-based therapeutic approaches to antiviral therapy, either as monotherapy or as a complement to establ

Targeting cancer stem cells with CAR-based immunotherapy: biology, evidence, and future directions.

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are pivotal in tumor initiation, progression, and relapse, underscoring the need for targeted therapies to achieve lasting responses. This review delves into CSC biology, highlighting their tumor-initiating potential demonstrated through limiting dilution assays and their role in resistance to therapies. Although successful CAR therapies, such as anti-CD19 CAR T-cells, can induce complete responses without directly targeting CSCs, CAR strategies focusing on CSCs may offer promising avenues to prevent recurrence. We assess CAR therapies targeting CSC-specific antigens,

Cancer Cells Exploit Notch Signaling to Redefine a Supportive Cytokine Milieu.

Notch signaling is a well-known key player in the communication between adjacent cells during organ development, when it controls several processes involved in cell differentiation. Notch-mediated communication may occur through the interaction of Notch receptors with ligands on adjacent cells or by a paracrine/endocrine fashion, through soluble molecules that can mediate the communication between cells at distant sites. Dysregulation of Notch pathway causes a number of disorders, including cancer. Notch hyperactivation may be caused by mutations of Notch-related genes, dysregulated upstream p

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Influence of Hypoxia on Tumor Heterogeneity, DNA Repair, and Cancer Therapy: From Molecular Insights to Therapeutic Strategies.

Hypoxia, characterized by a reduction in tissue oxygen levels, is a hallmark of many solid tumors and affects a range of cellular processes, including DNA repair. In low-oxygen conditions, cancer cells often suppress key DNA repair pathways such as homologous recombination (HR), leading to the accumulation of DNA damage and increased genomic instability. These changes not only drive tumor progression but also contribute to resistance against conventional therapies. Hypoxia significantly reduces the effectiveness of oxygen-dependent treatments, including radiotherapy and many chemotherapeutic a

Prognostic and functional role of the nuclear export receptor 1 (XPO1) in gastrointestinal cancers: a potential novel target?

In the last decades the survival of metastatic gastrointestinal (GI) cancer patients could have been significantly extended due to the introduction of targeted- and immunotherapy. However, only the minority of patients will experience long-lasting survival. Hence, novel therapeutics are clearly necessary for GI cancer patients. Molecular high-throughput profiling techniques have revealed potential novel targetable molecular alterations, emphasizing the necessity for tailored therapeutic approaches. Nuclear export proteins, particularly Exportin-1 (XPO1), have emerged as promising targets in ca

33rd Европейский конгресс патологии - резюме.

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Exploring the promising potential of induced pluripotent stem cells in cancer research and therapy.

The advent of iPSCs has brought about a significant transformation in stem cell research, opening up promising avenues for advancing cancer treatment. The formation of cancer is a multifaceted process influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. iPSCs offer a distinctive platform for investigating the origin of cancer, paving the way for novel approaches to cancer treatment, drug testing, and tailored medical interventions. This review article will provide an overview of the science behind iPSCs, the current limitations and challenges in iPSC-based cancer therapy, the ethical

A Super-Enhancer-Driven Transcriptional Regulatory Circuit Underlying Abiraterone Resistance in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer.

Castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) remains the leading cause of mortality among prostate cancer patients. While second-generation androgen receptor (AR) pathway-targeted therapies, such as Abiraterone, have significantly improved survival outcomes, resistance to these treatments ultimately emerges, posing a critical challenge. Understanding the mechanisms underlying Abiraterone resistance is essential for developing strategies to enhance patient outcomes. In this study, a super-enhancer (SE)-driven transcriptional regulatory circuit is identified involving BCL6, NFIB, and SMAD3 that f

Highlighting recent achievements to advance more effective cancer immunotherapy.

From 17 to 19th October 2024, the XXI Italian Network for Bio-Immunotherapy of Tumors Meeting (NIBIT) took place in Palermo, in the marvelous historical location of Teatro Politeama, under the auspices of the Italian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM), Italian Association of Cancer Research (AIRC), Fondazione Pezcoller, Italian Alliance against Cancer (ACC), Italian Lymphoma Foundation (FIL), Grazia Focacci Foundation and Melagioco Foundation. The conference covered a spectrum of topics ranging from target discovery to therapeutic advances in immuno-oncology, bringing world-renowned expert

Overcoming Oncogenic Mediated Tumor Immunity in Prostate Cancer.

Immunotherapy is being tested intensively in clinical trials for prostate cancer; it includes immune checkpoint inhibition, prostate specific antigen (PSA) vaccines and dendritic cell-based strategies. Despite increasing evidence for clinical responses, the consensus of multiple trials is that prostate cancers are poorly responsive to immunotherapy. Prostate cancer has a high degree of pathological and genetic heterogeneity compared to other cancer types, which may account for immunotherapeutic resistance. This hypothesis also implies that select types of prostate tumors may be differentially

Histone H3K18 Lactylation Promotes the Malignant Progression of Wilms Tumor via a PSRC1/AKT/HIF-1α Positive Feedback Loop.

Nephroblastoma, also known as Wilms tumor (WT), is the most common pediatric renal malignancy. Current treatment regimens exhibit limited efficacy in high-risk patients and are associated with long-term adverse effects. Through gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) and validation using clinical specimens, we identified aberrant glycolytic activity in WT, which drives lactate accumulation. Lactate is not merely a metabolic byproduct but also a critical epigenetic regulator that mediates histone lactylation; however, its functional role in WT remains uncharacterized. In this study, we found that t

CAR T Cell Therapy of Non-hematopoietic Malignancies: Detours on the Road to Clinical Success.

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-engineered T cells represent a breakthrough in personalized medicine. In this strategy, a patient's own T lymphocytes are genetically reprogrammed to encode a synthetic receptor that binds a tumor antigen, allowing T cells to recognize and kill antigen-expressing cancer cells. As a result of complete and durable responses in individuals who are refractory to standard of care therapy, CAR T cells directed against the CD19 protein have been granted United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval as a therapy for treatment of pediatric and young adult acu

Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors in Pediatric Brain Cancers: Biological Activities and Therapeutic Potential.

Brain cancers are the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children. Biological changes in these tumors likely include epigenetic deregulation during embryonal development of the nervous system. Histone acetylation is one of the most widely investigated epigenetic processes, and histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACis) are increasingly important candidate treatments in many cancer types. Here, we review advances in our understanding of how HDACis display antitumor effects in experimental models of specific pediatric brain tumor types, i.e., medulloblastoma (MB), ependymoma (EPN), pediatric

Metabolic Alterations in Cancer Cells and the Emerging Role of Oncometabolites as Drivers of Neoplastic Change.

The mitochondrion is an important organelle and provides energy for a plethora of intracellular reactions. Metabolic dysregulation has dire consequences for the cell, and alteration in metabolism has been identified in multiple disease states-cancer being one. Otto Warburg demonstrated that cancer cells, in the presence of oxygen, undergo glycolysis by reprogramming their metabolism-termed "aerobic glycolysis". Alterations in metabolism enable cancer cells to gain a growth advantage by obtaining precursors for macromolecule biosynthesis, such as nucleic acids and lipids. To date, several molec