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Natural killer T cells subsets in cancer, functional defects in prostate cancer and implications for immunotherapy.

Natural killer T cells are T lymphocytes with unique activation and effector properties. The majority of NKT cells, termed type-I or iNKT cells, recognize lipid antigens presented on MHC-like CD1d molecules. Type-I NKT cells have the capacity to rapidly secrete various cytokines upon activation, thereby regulate immune responses exerts dominant anti-tumor and anti-microbial effector functions. Specific activation of type-I NKT cells in mouse models boosts immunity and prevents metastasis, which has led to a number of phase I-II clinical trials. Since the discovery of NKT cells other subsets wi

Antiphospholipid Antibodies and Lipids in Hematological Malignancies.

One of the main groups of lipids is phospholipids, which are mainly involved in forming cell membranes. Neoplastic processes such as cell replication have increased lipid synthesis, making tumor cells dependent on this synthesis to maintain their requirements. Antiphospholipid antibodies attack phospholipids in the cell membranes. Three main types of antiphospholipid antibodies are recognized: anti-β2 glycoprotein I (anti-β2GP-I), anticardiolipin (aCL), and lupus anticoagulant (LA). These types of antibodies have been proven to be present in hematological neoplasms, particularly in LH and NHL.

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… Anti-microbial, anti-parasitic, and anticancer functions Examples | Octadecanoids, eicosanoids, docosanoids, fatty acids esters, fatty amides, fatty acid glycosides | Monoradyl-glycerol, diradyl-glycerol, triadyl-glycerol, glycosyl-monoradyl-glycerol and glycosyl-diradyl-glycerol | Sphingoid bases, ceramides … This kind of lipids consists of an aliphatic amino alcohol structure, being the ceramide and a central metabolite and precursor in synthesizing the sphingolipids [ 6 ]. Sterols can be localized in the cell wall, being, in cholesterol, the most important sterol in mammals [ 5 ]. …

Эгоистические нейрофармацевтики: открытие кровеносного барьера для лечения следующего поколения.

Блокирование мозга крови (ББД) представляет собой огромную проблему в нейрофармакологии, ограничивая доставку терапевтических агентов в мозг. Экзосомы, нанокарьеры природы, стали многообещающим решением из-за их биосовместимости, низкой иммуногенности и врожденной способности пересекать ББД. Тщательное изучение анатомии и физиологии ББД свидетельствует о сложности доставки неврологических наркотиков и подчеркивает ограниченность традиционных методов. В настоящем обзоре изучается потенциал нейрофармацевтики с экзосомной силой, при этом особое внимание уделяется их структурным и функциональным с

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… Their lipid composition, essential for structural integrity and stability, includes cholesterol, ceramides, sphingomyelin, phosphatidylcholine (PC), phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), phosphatidylinositol (PI), phosphatidylserine (PS), and gangliosides (GM). … The coordinated action of the Endosomal Sorting Complex Required for Transport (ESCRT) complex, together with ESCRT-independent pathways, including ceramide and tetraspanins, ensures cargo sorting and vesicle formation. …

COVID-19 signalome: Pathways for SARS-CoV-2 infection and impact on COVID-19 associated comorbidity.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been the focus of research the past two years. The major breakthrough was made by discovering pathways related to SARS-CoV-2 infection through cellular interaction by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE2) and cytokine storm. The presence of ACE2 in lungs, intestines, cardiovascular tissues, brain, kidneys, liver, and eyes shows that SARS-CoV-2 may have targeted these organs to further activate intracellular signalling pathways that lead to cytokine release syndrome. It has also been reported that SARS-CoV-2 can hijack coatomer protein-I (COPI) for S protein retrograde

How to Treat Melanoma? The Current Status of Innovative Nanotechnological Strategies and the Role of Minimally Invasive Approaches like PTT and PDT.

Melanoma is the most aggressive type of skin cancer, the incidence and mortality of which are increasing worldwide. Its extensive degree of heterogeneity has limited its response to existing therapies. For many years the therapeutic strategies were limited to surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Fortunately, advances in knowledge have allowed the development of new therapeutic strategies. Despite the undoubted progress, alternative therapies are still under research. In this context, nanotechnology is also positioned as a strong and promising tool to develop nanosystems that act as drug ca

Therapies and nanotherapies for cervical cancer (Review).

Cervical cancer (CC) is a major global health concern, ranking fourth worldwide in mortality, due to its high death rate and strong link to persistent high-risk human papillomavirus infections, which drive cancer progression through cellular dysregulation. Conventional therapies used in the treatment of CC have significant disadvantages, such as adverse side effects that affect the quality of life of patients. These side effects may include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, hair loss, fertility problems, damage to nearby organs and systemic toxicity. To address these challenges, there has been an inc

Pathological Mechanisms of Bortezomib-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy.

Bortezomib, a first-generation proteasome inhibitor widely used in chemotherapy for hematologic malignancy, has effective anti-cancer activity but often causes severe peripheral neuropathy. Although bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy (BIPN) is a dose-limiting toxicity, there are no recommended therapeutics for its prevention or treatment. One of the most critical problems is a lack of knowledge about pathological mechanisms of BIPN. Here, we summarize the known mechanisms of BIPN based on preclinical evidence, including morphological abnormalities, involvement of non-neuronal cells, oxid

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… Bortezomib administration activates the de novo sphingolipid synthesis pathway in the spinal dorsal horn, resulting in increases of S1P, ceramide, and several related metabolites [ 33 ]. … Although further validation is necessary, several species of phosphatidylcholines, ceramides, neutral lipids, and oxidative fatty acids seem to be related to the severity of BIPN [ 89 ]. …

Management of Itch in the Elderly: A Review.

Chronic itch is common in the elderly patient and may be caused by a variety of known dermatologic and non-dermatologic conditions and can have a significant effect on quality of life. Age-related changes in barrier function, immunosenescence, and neuronal changes and neuropathies are common predisposing factors to chronic itch in this age group. Certain primary dermatologic conditions are more common in the elderly and can cause chronic itch. Also, co-morbid diseases particularly of the renal, hepatobiliary, or hematologic systems, psychologic conditions, or medications may contribute to chro

Identification and verification of the key genes involved in gallbladder cancer.

BackgroundGallbladder cancer (GBC) is a highly aggressive malignancy of the biliary tract. It often lacks distinct symptoms in its early stages, and no specific biomarkers have yet been identified for its diagnosis.ObjectiveTo identify key genes involved in GBC pathogenesis using public databases and bioinformatics analysis and validate these findings experimentally, providing a foundation for developing potential GBC biomarkers.MethodsAnalysis of GBC-related data from the Gene Expression Omnibus database revealed that G protein-coupled receptor 64 (GPR64) was differentially expressed in GBC.

Integrating Nature Into Oncology: Enhancing Hematological Malignancies Therapies With Natural Medicine.

Hematological malignancies are complex clonal disorders that pose a significant threat to human health. Current treatment modalities, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation, have demonstrated efficacy but are often limited by side effects, drug resistance, and suboptimal cure rates. Natural medicines, as key elements of complementary and alternative medicine, exhibit considerable potential in combating hematological cancers. Particularly when used in combination with conventional therapies, they can enhance treatment efficacy and reverse drug resis

Glucosylsphingosine (Lyso-Gb1): An Update on Its Use as a Biomarker in Gaucher Disease.

Gaucher disease (GD) is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations in the glucocerebrosidase gene (GBA1), leading to acid β-glucosidase deficiency and the accumulation of glucosylceramide-derived glycosphingolipids. Its three phenotypes (non-neuronopathic, acute neuronopathic, and chronic neuronopathic) have variable clinical presentations including hepatosplenomegaly, cytopenia, bone disease, and neurological involvement. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical for improving outcomes, but GD is under-recognized due to non-specific symptoms and limited access to appropriate diagnostic

Glucosylsphingosine (Lyso-Gb1) as a reliable biomarker in Gaucher disease: a narrative review.

BACKGROUND: Gaucher disease (GD) is a rare, inherited, autosomal recessive disorder caused by a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme, acid β-glucosidase. Its diagnosis is achieved via measurements of acid β-glucosidase activity in either fresh peripheral blood leukocytes or dried blood spots, and confirmed by identifying characteristic mutations in the GBA1 gene. Currently, several biomarkers are available for disease monitoring. Chitotriosidase has been used over the last 20 years to assess the severity of GD, but lacks specificity in GD patients. Conversely, the deacylated form of glucosylcera

Targeting the Endocannabinoidome in Pancreatic Cancer.

Pancreatic Ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common malignancy of the pancreas, is an aggressive and lethal form of cancer with a very high mortality rate. High heterogeneity, asymptomatic initial stages and a lack of specific diagnostic markers result in an end-stage diagnosis when the tumour has locally advanced or metastasised. PDAC is resistant to most of the available chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments, making surgery the most potent curative treatment. The desmoplastic tumour microenvironment contributes to determining PDAC pathophysiology, immune response and therapeutic

Chemotherapy-Induced Tissue Injury: An Insight into the Role of Extracellular Vesicles-Mediated Oxidative Stress Responses.

The short- and long-term side effects of chemotherapy limit the maximum therapeutic dose and impair quality of life of survivors. Injury to normal tissues, especially chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy, is an unintended outcome that presents devastating health impacts. Approximately half of the drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for cancer treatment are associated with the generation of reactive oxygen species, and Doxorubicin (Dox) is one of them. Dox undergoes redox cycling by involving its quinone structure in the production of superoxide free radicals, which are thought to

Imiglucerase in the treatment of Gaucher disease: a history and perspective.

The scientific and therapeutic development of imiglucerase (Cerezyme(®)) by the Genzyme Corporation is a paradigm case for a critical examination of current trends in biotechnology. In this article the authors argue that contemporary interest in treatments for rare diseases by major pharmaceutical companies stems in large part from an exception among rarities: the astonishing commercial success of Cerezyme. The fortunes of the Genzyme Corporation, latterly acquired by global giant Sanofi SA, were founded on the evolution of a blockbuster therapy for a single but, as it turns out, propitious ul

Antioxidant Intake and Antitumor Therapy: Toward Nutritional Recommendations for Optimal Results.

The role of the induction of oxidative stress as the mechanism of action of many antitumor drugs is acquiring an increasing interest. In such cases, the antitumor therapy success may be conditioned by the antioxidants present in our own body, which can be synthesized de novo (endogenous) or incorporated through the diet and nutritional supplements (exogenous). In this paper, we have reviewed different aspects of antioxidants, including their classification, natural sources, importance in diet, consumption of nutritional supplements, and the impact of antioxidants on health. Moreover, we have f

Beyond Formulation: Contributions of Nanotechnology for Translation of Anticancer Natural Products into New Drugs.

Nature is the largest pharmacy in the world. Doxorubicin (DOX) and paclitaxel (PTX) are two examples of natural-product-derived drugs employed as first-line treatment of various cancer types due to their broad mechanisms of action. These drugs are marketed as conventional and nanotechnology-based formulations, which is quite curious since the research and development (R&D) course of nanoformulations are even more expensive and prone to failure than the conventional ones. Nonetheless, nanosystems are cost-effective and represent both novel and safer dosage forms with fewer side effects due to m

Towards a New Dawn for Neuro-Oncology: Nanomedicine at the Service of Drug Delivery for Primary and Secondary Brain Tumours.

(1) Background/Objectives: Primary and secondary brain tumours often hold devastating prognoses and low survival rates despite the application of maximal neurosurgical resection, and state-of-the-art radiotherapy and chemotherapy. One limiting factor in their management is that several antineoplastic agents are unable to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to reach the tumour microenvironment. Nanomedicine could hold the potential to become an effective means of drug delivery to overcome previous hurdles towards effective neuro-oncological treatments. (2) Methods: A scoping review following th

Modulating glycosphingolipid metabolism and autophagy improves outcomes in pre-clinical models of myeloma bone disease.

Patients with multiple myeloma, an incurable malignancy of plasma cells, frequently develop osteolytic bone lesions that severely impact quality of life and clinical outcomes. Eliglustat, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor, reduced osteoclast-driven bone loss in preclinical in vivo models of myeloma. In combination with zoledronic acid, a bisphosphonate that treats myeloma bone disease, eliglustat provided further protection from bone loss. Autophagic degradation of TRAF3, a key step for osteoclast differentiation, was inhibited by eliglustat as ev

SC134-TCB Targeting Fucosyl-GM1, a T Cell-Engaging Antibody with Potent Antitumor Activity in Preclinical Small Cell Lung Cancer Models.

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an aggressive disease with limited treatment options. Fucosyl-GM1 (FucGM1) is a glycolipid overexpressed in the majority of SCLC tumors but virtually absent from normal healthy tissues. In this study, we validate a FucGM1-targeting T cell-redirecting bispecific (TCB) antibody for the treatment of SCLC. More than 80% of patient-derived xenograft tissues of SCLC expressed FucGM1, whereas only three normal human tissues: pituitary, thymus, and skin expressed low and focal FucGM1. A FucGM1-targeting TCB (SC134-TCB), based on the Fc-silenced humanized SC134 antibody