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Nuclear Heparanase Regulates Chromatin Remodeling, Gene Expression and PTEN Tumor Suppressor Function.

Heparanase (HPSE) is an endoglycosidase that cleaves heparan sulfate and has been shown in various cancers to promote metastasis, angiogenesis, osteolysis, and chemoresistance. Although heparanase is thought to act predominantly extracellularly or within the cytoplasm, it is also present in the nucleus, where it may function in regulating gene transcription. Using myeloma cell lines, we report here that heparanase enhances chromatin accessibility and confirm a previous report that it also upregulates the acetylation of histones. Employing the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation CoMMpass datab

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… He et al. reported that heparanase interacted with RNA polymerase II and with an active methylated histone 3 to preferentially concentrated at the euchromatin, the active region of chromatin [ 8 ]. …

MicroRNAs and long non-coding RNAs in pancreatic cancer: From epigenetics to potential clinical applications.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are two relevant classes of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) that play a pivotal role in a number of molecular processes through different epigenetic regulatory mechanisms of gene expression. As a matter of fact, the altered expression of these types of RNAs leads to the development and progression of a varied range of multifactorial human diseases. Several recent reports elucidated that miRNA and lncRNAs have been implicated in pancreatic cancer (PC). For instance, dysregulation of such ncRNAs has been found to be associated with chemoresistance,

COVID-19 in patients with hematologic malignancy.

The coronavirus infectious disease (COVID-19) shows a remarkable symptomatic heterogeneity. Several risk factors including advanced age, previous illnesses, and a compromised immune system contribute to an unfavorable outcome. In patients with hematologic malignancy, the immune response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is significantly reduced explaining why the mortality rate of hematologic patients hospitalized for a SARS-CoV-2 infection is about 34%. Active immunization is an essential pillar to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infections in patients with hematologic malign

Glioma drug development benefits from emerging phase 0 and window-of-opportunity trial paradigm.

Clinical drug development is fundamentally difficult for rare and difficult-to-treat solid tumors, for example, glioma. Glioblastoma (GBM), an invariably fatal primary brain tumor, poses a significant challenge in the realm of effective treatments, necessitating an accelerated approach to innovative drug discovery. Investigators keep requiring a process toward obtaining more reliable early-stage signals related to drug activity and a process toward translating those signals into clinical benefits efficiently in late-stage drug development. Besides, these processes could increase the likelihood

Poor Applicability of Currently Available Prognostic Scoring Systems for Prediction of Outcome in KIT D816V-Negative Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis.

Within our nationwide registry, we identified a KIT D816V mutation (KIT D816Vpos.) in 280/299 (94%) patients with advanced systemic mastocytosis (AdvSM). Age, cytopenias and the presence of additional somatic mutations confer inferior overall survival (OS). However, little is known about the characteristics of KIT D816V-negative (D816Vneg.) AdvSM. In 19 D816Vneg. patients, a combination of clinical, morphological and genetic features revealed three subgroups: (a) KIT D816H- or Y-positive SM (KIT D816H/Ypos., n = 7), predominantly presenting as mast cell leukemia (MCL; 6/7 patients), (b) MCL wi

HMGB1 enhances chemotherapy resistance in multiple myeloma cells by activating the nuclear factor-κB pathway.

Chemotherapy resistance is a main obstacle in the clinical chemotherapeutic treatment of multiple myeloma (MM). High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) has been revealed to be associated with the sensitivity of MM cells to chemotherapy, but how HMGB1 regulates chemotherapy resistance in MM has yet to be fully elucidated. In the present study, the exact molecular mechanism underlying HMGB1-mediated drug resistance in MM was explored using three chemotherapy-resistant MM cells (RPMI8226/ADR, RPMI8226/BOR and RPMI8226/DEX) that were successfully established. Reverse transcription-quantitative polymeras

Emerging strategies and therapies for treatment of Paget's disease of bone.

Paget's disease of bone (PDB) is a progressive monostotic or polyostotic metabolic bone disease characterized by focal abnormal bone remodeling, with increased bone resorption and excessive, disorganized, new bone formation. PDB rarely occurs before middle age, and it is the second most frequent metabolic bone disorder after osteoporosis, affecting up to 3% of adults over 55 years of age. One of the most striking and intriguing clinical features is the focal nature of the disorder, in that once the disease is established within a bone, there is only local spread within that bone and no systemi

Double jeopardy: how BRCA2, TP53, and DNMT3A redefine the link between infertility and cancer risk.

BackgroundGermline mutations in genes governing DNA repair, cell cycle regulation, and epigenetic modification are now recognized as common etiological factors for both cancer predisposition and reproductive dysfunction. This reveals a profound intersection between reproductive biology and oncogenesis.MethodA systematic narrative review was conducted. The literature search spanned PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science using keywords and MeSH terms related to infertility phenotypes, cancer predisposition syndromes, and shared molecular mechanisms (e.g., DNA repair, epigenetics).OutcomesThe

Assessment of the Diagnostic Potential of miR-29a-3p and miR-92a-3p as Circulatory Biomarkers in Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

BACKGROUND: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a set of Myeloproliferative neoplasms that are identified by excessive growth of myeloid blasts and production of abnormal blood cells. AML is the most common type of acute leukemia that occurs in adults. In addition, AML progresses rapidly and is considered a fatal disease. Thus, there is an urgent need to find new targets for molecularly designed therapies. In This study, we evaluated the circulatory levels of microRNA-29a-3p (miR-29a-3p) and miR-92a-3p beside exploring the expression pattern of their target gene myeloid cell leukemia sequence1 (MC

Study of the role of transmembrane emp24 domain-containing protein 2 in oral squamous cell carcinoma.

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the role of transmembrane emp24 domain-containing protein 2 (TMED2) in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).MethodologyA bioinformatics analysis was first conducted to explore TMED2 expression in OSCC and its relation with overall survival. The analysis results were further verified by assessing TMED2 expression levels in human normal oral keratinocyte cells and human OSCC cell lines using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and the Western blot. Finally, the effects of TMED2 knockdown and overexpression on the expression levels of TMED2, AD

Мак-1 регулирует иммуноусилительное подавление конкретной стадии болезни через нитриковый путь в аутоиммунном заболевании.

Интегрин Мак-1 играет важнейшую роль в развитии множественного склероза (MS); однако лежащий в его основе механизм не в полной мере изучен. Здесь мы разработали мышь с миелоидной мышью Мак-1-дефицит. Используя экспериментальную аутоиммунную энцефаломиэлит (EAE) модель мыши MS, мы сообщаем, что Мак-1 на миелиоидных клетках является ключом к развитию болезней. Наши данные показывают, что миелиоидный Мак-1 значительно повышает интенсивность EAE и затрудняет регрессию заболеваний. Потеря Mac-1 увеличивает количество клеток Gr-1+ в периферийных тканях и CNS и предпочтительно ускоряет переход моноци

Frontiers in Antibody-Drug Conjugates: Mechanisms, Design Innovations, and Clinical Applications in Targeted Cancer Therapy.

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) represent a transformative class of targeted therapies designed to deliver potent cytotoxic agents specifically to tumor cells, minimizing systemic toxicity. This review provides a comprehensive overview of ADCs, detailing their mechanisms of action, design strategies, and clinical advancements. ADCs utilize monoclonal antibodies to selectively bind tumor-associated antigens, enabling the precise delivery of toxic payloads to cancer cells. The review explores the critical components of ADCs, including the antibody, linker, and payload, and highlights how these e

МикроРН в связи с иммунными заболеваниями: механизм, функции и терапевтические аспекты.

МикроРНК (миРНК) представляют собой эволюционно сохранившиеся, некодирующие молекулы РНК приблизительно 18-25 нуклеотидов по длине, которые регулируют генное выражение на посттранарном уровне. Их главным механизмом действий является пост-ранарное заглушение генов с помощью интерференции РНК, которое достигается путем привязки к дополнительным последовательности в рамках целевых посыльных РНК (mRNA). Накопляемые данные свидетельствуют о ключевой роли miRNA в развитии, дифференциации и функционировании иммунных клеток, а также в сохранении иммунной гомеостазии. Более полное понимание сложных мол

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… The canonical miRNA biogenesis pathway begins in the nucleus, where miRNA genes are primarily transcribed by RNA polymerase II (RNA Pol II). However, a subset of miRNAs is transcribed by RNA polymerase III, depending on their genomic organization. …

Exosomes: innovative biomarkers leading the charge in non-invasive cancer diagnostics.

Exosomes, nanoscale extracellular vesicles secreted by diverse cell types, have emerged as promising biomarkers for non-invasive tumor diagnostics, offering significant advantages over traditional methods. These vesicles, typically ranging from 30 to 150 nanometers in size, carry a diverse cargo of proteins, lipids, RNA, and microRNAs, which reflect the molecular alterations occurring within their parent cells. Notably, exosomes can be isolated from easily accessible biofluids such as blood, urine, and saliva, making them ideal candidates for liquid biopsy applications. This review explores th

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… Primarily transcribed by RNA polymerase II, lncRNAs undergo various post-transcriptional modifications. They are found in multiple cellular compartments, including the nucleus, nucleolus, cytoplasm, and mitochondria. …

Chimeric Antigen Receptor Design and Efficacy in Ovarian Cancer Treatment.

Our increased understanding of tumour biology gained over the last few years has led to the development of targeted molecular therapies, e.g., vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) antagonists, poly[ADP-ribose] polymerase 1 (PARP1) inhibitors in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutants), increasing survival and improving the quality of life. However, the majority of ovarian cancer (OC) patients still do not have access to targeted molecular therapies that would be capable of controlling their disease, especially resistant or relapsed. Chimeric antigen rece

An understanding of mitochondria and its role in targeting nanocarriers for diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Nanotechnology has changed the entire paradigm of drug targeting and has shown tremendous potential in the area of cancer therapy due to its specificity. In cancer, several targets have been explored which could be utilized for the better treatment of disease. Mitochondria, the so-called powerhouse of cell, portrays significant role in the survival and death of cells, and has emerged as potential target for cancer therapy. Direct targeting and nanotechnology based approaches can be tailor-made to target mitochondria and thus improve the survival rate of patients suffering from cancer. With thi

NETs: organ-related epigenetic derangements and potential clinical applications.

High-throughput next-generation sequencing methods have recently provided a detailed picture of the genetic landscape of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), revealing recurrent mutations of chromatin-remodeling genes and little-to-no pathogenetic role for oncogenes commonly mutated in cancer. Concurrently, multiple epigenetic modifications have been described across the whole spectrum of NETs, and their putative function as tumorigenic drivers has been envisaged. As result, it is still unclear whether or not NETs are epigenetically-driven, rather than genetically-induced malignancies. Although the N

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… Transcription Elongation Factor B Polypeptide 3C ( TCEB3C ) encodes for Elongin A3, which interacts with Elongin BC thus increasing the RNA polymerase II transcription elongation potential. …

Exploring viral mimicry combined with epigenetics and tumor immunity: new perspectives in cancer therapy.

Viral mimicry refers to an active antiviral response triggered by the activation of endogenous retroviruses (ERVs), usually manifested by the formation of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) and activation of the cellular interferon response, which activates the immune system and produces anti-tumor effects. Epigenetic studies have shown that epigenetic modifications (e.g. DNA methylation, histone modifications, etc.) play a crucial role in tumorigenesis, progression, and treatment resistance. Particularly, alterations in DNA methylation may be closely associated with the suppression of ERVs expressio

HTLV-1 viral oncogene HBZ induces osteolytic bone disease in transgenic mice.

Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATL) is an aggressive T cell malignancy that occurs in HTLV-1 infected patients. Most ATL patients develop osteolytic lesions and hypercalcemia of malignancy, causing severe skeletal related complications and reduced overall survival. The HTLV-1 virus encodes 2 viral oncogenes, Tax and HBZ. Tax, a transcriptional activator, is critical to ATL development, and has been implicated in pathologic osteolysis. HBZ, HTLV-1 basic leucine zipper transcription factor, promotes tumor cell proliferation and disrupts Wnt pathway modulators; however, its role in ATL induced o

A Review of Approaches to Potentiate the Activity of Temozolomide against Glioblastoma to Overcome Resistance.

A glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most aggressive, infiltrative, and treatment-resistant malignancies of the central nervous system (CNS). The current standard of care for GBMs include maximally safe tumor resection, followed by concurrent adjuvant radiation treatment and chemotherapy with the DNA alkylating agent temozolomide (TMZ), which was approved by the FDA in 2005 based on a marginal increase (~2 months) in overall survival (OS) levels. This treatment approach, while initially successful in containing and treating GBM, almost invariably fails to prevent tumor recurrence. In addition to