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Carfilzomib enhances cisplatin-induced apoptosis in SK-N-BE(2)-M17 human neuroblastoma cells.

Neuroblastoma is a solid malignant tumor of the sympathetic nervous system, which accounts for 8-10% of childhood cancers. Considering the overall high risk and poor prognosis associated with neuroblastoma, effective therapeutics should be developed to improve patient survival and quality of life. A recent study showed that a proteasome inhibitor, carfilzomib (CFZ), reduced cell viability of SK-N-BE(2)-M17 neuroblastoma cells. Therefore, we investigated the molecular mechanisms by which CFZ lower the cell viability of neuroblastoma cells. CFZ reduced cell viability via cell cycle arrest at G2/

LAPTM proteins in neurological disorders - Autophagy-lysosome dysfunction and therapeutic targets: A review.

Lysosomal-associated protein transmembrane (LAPTM) family members-LAPTM4A, LAPTM4B, and LAPTM5-regulate lysosomal integrity, autophagy-lysosome flux, lipid homeostasis, and immune signaling, pathways increasingly implicated in neurological disease. This review synthesizes structure-function evidence for LAPTM proteins and examines how their dysregulation contributes to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, ischemia-reperfusion injury, and gliomas. Based on a targeted narrative analysis of primary and translational studies, we highlight that LAPTM proteins influence lysosomal acidification and m

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… LAPTM4B contains lysosomal targeting signals that stabilize membranes, enhance autophagosome maturation, and improve stress adaptation [ 6 , 7 ]. … It acidifies lysosomes, matures autophagosomes for fusion, and sustains flux to support tumor growth [ 29 ]. …

Therapeutic Modulation of Autophagy in Leukaemia and Lymphoma.

Haematopoiesis is a tightly orchestrated process where a pool of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) with high self-renewal potential can give rise to both lymphoid and myeloid lineages. The HSPCs pool is reduced with ageing resulting in few HSPC clones maintaining haematopoiesis thereby reducing blood cell diversity, a phenomenon called clonal haematopoiesis. Clonal expansion of HSPCs carrying specific genetic mutations leads to increased risk for haematological malignancies. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that hematopoietic tumours develop in higher frequency in elderly peopl

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… Early studies tended to associate the accumulation of autophagosomes in AML cells to the occurrence of cell death. … The Role of Atg Proteins in Autophagosome Formation Annu. Rev. Cell Dev. Biol. 2011 27 107 132 10.1146/annurev-cellbio-092910-154005 21801009 8. Proikas-Cezanne T. Takacs Z. Dönnes P. Kohlbacher O. WIPI proteins: Essential PtdIns3P effectors at the nascent autophagosome J. …

Role of Autophagy and AMPK in Cancer Stem Cells: Therapeutic Opportunities and Obstacles in Cancer.

Cancer stem cells represent a resilient subset within the tumor microenvironment capable of differentiation, regeneration, and resistance to chemotherapeutic agents, often using dormancy as a shield. Their unique properties, including drug resistance and metastatic potential, pose challenges for effective targeting. These cells exploit certain metabolic processes for their maintenance and survival. One of these processes is autophagy, which generally helps in energy homeostasis but when hijacked by CSCs can help maintain their stemness. Thus, it is often referred as an Achilles heel in CSCs, a

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… AMPK is able to phosphorylate various sites in ULK-1, which is an important component for the initiation of formation of autophagosomes. … AMPK activates ULK1 by phosphorylation at Ser555, Thr574, Ser467, and Ser637, which initiates the autophagosome formation. …

Aminoquinolines as Translational Models for Drug Repurposing: Anticancer Adjuvant Properties and Toxicokinetic-Related Features.

The indiscriminate consumption of antimalarials against coronavirus disease-2019 emphasizes the longstanding clinical weapons of medicines. In this work, we conducted a review on the antitumor mechanisms of aminoquinolines, focusing on the responses and differences of tumor histological tissues and toxicity related to pharmacokinetics. This well-defined analysis shows similar mechanistic forms triggered by aminoquinolines in different histological tumor tissues and under coexposure conditions, although different pharmacological potencies also occur. These molecules are lysosomotropic amines th

Chloroquine Restores eNOS Signaling in Shunt Endothelial Cells via Inhibiting eNOS Uncoupling.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is characterized by increased lung vascular stiffness and impaired vessel relaxation, primarily due to reduced nitric oxide (NO) production in endothelial cells. Recent studies indicate that chloroquine, an autophagy inhibitor, may help lower pulmonary arterial pressure and enhance lung vascular function. This study investigates the mechanisms underlying the chloroquine-mediated restoration of NO bioavailability in endothelial cells derived from aortopulmonary shunt lambs, a relevant model for congenital heart defect (CHD)-associated PAH. We found that NO

NDP52 и его новая роль в патогенезе.

Автофагика - это процесс, способствующий выживанию, который регулирует деградацию и обновление клеточных компонентов, что делает его важнейшим механизмом для клеточного гомеостазиза. Существуют выборочные формы автофагии, характерные для ряда субстратов, таких, как патогены (бактерии или вирусы), белковые агрегаты или излишние/поврежденные органеллы. Эти процессы включают в себя в качестве ключевых игроков автофагичные рецепторы, которые связывают груз, подлежащий деградации, с автофагическим оборудованием. Среди них NDP52 (известный также как КАКПО2) был охарактеризован как «бридж» между авто

Anti-cancer mechanisms of action of therapeutic alternating electric fields (tumor treating fields [TTFields]).

Despite improved survival outcomes across many cancer types, the prognosis remains grim for certain solid organ cancers including glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer. Invariably in these cancers, the control achieved by time-limited interventions such as traditional surgical resection, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy is short-lived. A new form of anti-cancer therapy called therapeutic alternating electric fields (AEFs) or tumor treating fields (TTFields) has been shown, either by itself or in combination with chemotherapy, to have anti-cancer effects that translate to improved survival outc

Targeted protein degradation: advances in drug discovery and clinical practice.

Targeted protein degradation (TPD) represents a revolutionary therapeutic strategy in disease management, providing a stark contrast to traditional therapeutic approaches like small molecule inhibitors that primarily focus on inhibiting protein function. This advanced technology capitalizes on the cell's intrinsic proteolytic systems, including the proteasome and lysosomal pathways, to selectively eliminate disease-causing proteins. TPD not only enhances the efficacy of treatments but also expands the scope of protein degradation applications. Despite its considerable potential, TPD faces chal

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… Among these genes, 18 different ATG proteins are involved in autophagosome formation. 158 In mammalian cells, autophagosome induction is regulated by ULK1/2 (unc-51 like kinase), Atg13, FIP200 (200 kDa focal adhesion kinase family-interacting protein) and Atg101. 159 , 160 The formation of autophagosomes … , 165 which attach to cargoes and interact with the autophagosome membrane protein by Atg8/LC3 interacting region (LIR). 166 , 167 Atg8, a ubiquitin-like protein, is crucial for the formation of autophagosomal membranes. …

HOTTIP Predicts Poor Survival in Gastric Cancer Patients and Contributes to Cisplatin Resistance by Sponging miR-216a-5p.

Gastric cancer (GC) is a significant public health burden worldwide, and cisplatin resistance is the leading cause for the failure of chemotherapy in this disease. Previous studies have revealed that HOXA transcript at the distal tip (HOTTIP) is involved in the pathology of GC and is associated with poor overall survival. However, the functional role of HOTTIP in GC chemoresistance remains unclear. In this study, quantitative real-time PCR was used to analyze HOTTIP expression in GC cell lines and in tissues of GC patients who received cisplatin-based chemotherapy. The mechanism of HOTTIP-medi

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… Finally, cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and GFP-LC3 punctate dot formation (corresponding to autophagosomes) was observed under a fluorescence microscope (Olympus, Tokyo, Japan). … GFP-LC3, a GFP-tagged specific marker of autophagosomes ( Kabeya et al., 2000 ), was transfected into SGC7901/DDP cells to facilitate the visualization of autophagy. …

Molecular and cellular mechanisms of skeletal muscle atrophy: an update.

Skeletal muscle atrophy is defined as a decrease in muscle mass and it occurs when protein degradation exceeds protein synthesis. Potential triggers of muscle wasting are long-term immobilization, malnutrition, severe burns, aging as well as various serious and often chronic diseases, such as chronic heart failure, obstructive lung disease, renal failure, AIDS, sepsis, immune disorders, cancer, and dystrophies. Interestingly, a cooperation between several pathophysiological factors, including inappropriately adapted anabolic (e.g., growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor 1) and catabolic pr

The progression of HMGB1-induced autophagy in cancer biology.

Autophagy is an important process of cellular degradation and has been proven to contribute to tumorigenesis. High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is an abundant nonhistone protein that has been widely reported to play a central role in the induction of autophagy. In nucleus, HMGB1 upregulates the expression of HSP27 to induce autophagy. In cytoplasm, the Beclin-1/PI3K-III complex can be activated by HMGB1 to promote autophagy. Extracellular HMGB1 binds to the receptor for advanced glycation end products to induce autophagy. Recent studies have shown that HMGB1-induced autophagy exerts multiple f

Exploring human plasma proteomic variations in mucolipidosis type IV.

Mucolipidosis IV (MLIV) is an autosomal-recessive pediatric disease that leads to motor and cognitive deficits and loss of vision. It is caused by loss of function of the lysosomal channel transient receptor potential mucolipin-1, TRPML1, and is associated with an early brain phenotype consisting of glial reactivity, hypomyelination, and lysosomal abnormalities. Although the field is approaching the first translationally relevant therapy, we currently lack a molecular signature of disease that can be used to detect therapeutic efficacy. Here, we analyzed 7,322 proteins in the plasma proteome f

Ebastine exerts antitumor activity and induces autophagy by activating AMPK/ULK1 signaling in an IPMK-dependent manner in osteosarcoma.

Numerous studies have confirmed that in addition to interfering with the tumor inflammatory environment, anti-inflammatory agents can directly increase apoptosis and sensitivity to conventional therapies and decrease invasion and metastasis, making them useful candidates for cancer therapy. Here, we first used high-throughput screening and had screened one compound candidate, ebastine (a H1-histamine receptor antagonist), for osteosarcoma therapy. Cell viability assays, colony formation assays, wound healing assays, and Transwell assays demonstrated that ebastine elicited antitumor effects in

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… The numbers of yellow and free red puncta were both significantly higher after treatment with ebastine, indicating increased autophagosomes and autolysosomes ( Fig. S5 a). … TEM directly revealed autophagosomes, and mRFP-GFP-LC3 fluorescence analysis indicated that ebastine mediated autophagic flux in osteosarcoma cells. Meanwhile, expression of LC3B was upregulated in vivo . …

Lycorine attenuated proliferation and induced apoptosis on imatinib-resistant K562 cell by inhibiting autophagy.

BackgroundTyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) resistance is a significant factor exacerbating the burden on chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients and impacting clinical efficacy. The main goal is to offer new insights into overcoming drug resistance in treating CML.MethodsImatinib (IM) resistant K562/IM cells were generated using gradient induction. Responses to IM, lycorine, and autophagy modulators were assessed using CCK-8. Protein expression of Beclin-1, Atg5, LC3, Caspase-3, P62, Bax, Bcl-2, and P-gp was detected using Western blot. Lycorine-induced apoptosis and cell cycle changes were eva

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… The exclusive association of LC3-II, the only known protein linked to autophagosome quantity, with the membrane during autophagy signifies its direct correlation with the number of autophagosomes [ 22 ]. … Throughout the autophagic process, membrane-bound LC3-II is specifically localized on the autophagosome membrane as it approaches closure. Acting as a regulatory component, p62 participates in the autophagosome assembly by bridging LC3 protein and ubiquitinated substrates. …

Свойства антиракера ВИЧ-ингибатора Нелфинавира.

Традиционные методы лечения рака могут потерять свою эффективность после появления новых мутации или развития химиотерапии. Несвоевременная диагностика, высокая стоимость лечения и потребность в высокоэффективной инфраструктуре для лечения раковых заболеваний затрудняют доступ к надлежащему лечению в условиях с низким уровнем доходов и ограниченными ресурсами. Переориентация утвержденных лекарственных средств на лечение рака может привести к снижению стоимости и сокращению сроков разработки новых лекарственных средств и к ускорению появления новых и эффективных вариантов лечения для нуждающихс

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… The membrane-bound LC3II is a component of autophagosomes, and its enhanced expression indicates an increase in their numbers. Increased autophagosomes, however, may be the outcome of either acceleration of the autophagic process or impairment of lysosomal activity. … Transmission electron microscopy of nelfinavir treated human oral squamous cell carcinoma H157 cells revealed evidence of organelle containing degradative autophagosomes. …

Dual Roles of NIX/BNIP3L in Tumors: Friend or Foe.

Cancer is one of the leading causes of disease-related death worldwide, and targeting key regulatory genes to induce programmed cell death in tumor cells has emerged as a crucial therapeutic strategy, following surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. As a mitochondrial outer membrane protein, NIX/BNIP3L can both mediate apoptosis to inhibit tumor cell growth and promote tumor cell survival by clearing intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) through mitophagy. Therefore, we summarize a brief overview of the structure and function of NIX/BNIP3L, as well as the mechanisms of NIX/BNIP3L gener

Polyphyllin I Inhibits the Metastasis of Cervical Cancer Through the Regulation of the β-Catenin Signaling Pathway.

Cervical cancer ranks as the fourth most prevalent cancer and cause of cancer-related mortality among women globally. It exhibits a recurrence/metastasis rate of approximately 30% and a dismal 5-year survival of only 17% in metastatic cases. Despite significant advancements in surgical techniques, chemoradiotherapy, and targeted therapies, effective treatment options for metastatic cervical cancer remain limited. This study explored Polyphyllin I (PPI), which is a monomeric compound derived from the Rhizoma of Paris Polyphyllin, as a potential inhibitor of cervical cancer metastasis. Mechanist

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… LC3 I and LC3 II are two key forms of the LC3 protein during autophagy, critically contributing to the formation and functionality of autophagosomes. … After lipidation, LC3 II specifically associates with the autophagosome membrane, thereby facilitating the expansion and maturation of autophagosomes while assisting in the encapsulation and degradation of cellular components, including damaged organelles and protein aggregates. …

Novel Insights into the Links between N6-Methyladenosine and Regulated Cell Death in Musculoskeletal Diseases.

Musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs), including osteoarthritis (OA), osteosarcoma (OS), multiple myeloma (MM), intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD), osteoporosis (OP), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), present noteworthy obstacles associated with pain, disability, and impaired quality of life on a global scale. In recent years, it has become increasingly apparent that N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is a key regulator in the expression of genes in a multitude of biological processes. m6A is composed of 0.1-0.4% adenylate residues, especially at the beginning of 3'-UTR near the translation stop codon. The m

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… formation, autophagosome maturation, fusion with lysosomes to form autophagosomes, and subsequent degradation. … METTL3 positively promotes autophagosome production through the upregulation of ATG5 and ATG7 , which enhances autophagic processes [ 74 ]. …

Trial watch: Immunostimulatory cytokines in cancer therapy.

Tumor-targeting immune responses provide a significant contribution to (when they do not entirely account for) the clinical activity of diverse antineoplastic regimens, encompassing not only a large panel of immunotherapeutic strategies but also conventional cytotoxic molecules, targeted anticancer agents and irradiation. In line with this notion, several approaches have been devised to elicit novel or boost existing anticancer immune responses, including the administration of immunomodulatory cytokines. Such a relatively unspecific intervention suffices to mediate clinical effects in (at leas