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Decreased miR-497-5p Suppresses IL-6 Induced Atrophy in Muscle Cells.

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine associated with skeletal muscle wasting in cancer cachexia. The control of gene expression by microRNAs (miRNAs) in muscle wasting involves the regulation of thousands of target transcripts. However, the miRNA-target networks associated with IL6-induced muscle atrophy remain to be characterized. Here, we show that IL-6 promotes the atrophy of C2C12 myotubes and changes the expression of 20 miRNAs (5 up-regulated and 15 down-regulated). Gene Ontology analysis of predicted miRNAs targets revealed post-transcriptional regulation of genes involve

Bortezomib inhibits chikungunya virus replication by interfering with viral protein synthesis.

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an alphavirus that causes a febrile illness accompanied by myalgia and arthralgia. Despite having re-emerged as a significant public health threat, there are no approved therapeutics or prophylactics for CHIKV infection. In this study, we explored the anti-CHIKV effects of proteasome inhibitors and their potential mechanism of antiviral action. A panel of proteasome inhibitors with different functional groups reduced CHIKV infectious titers in a dose-dependent manner. Bortezomib, which has been FDA-approved for multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma, was further

Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy and Drug Discovery Platform Using Human Sensory Neurons Converted Directly from Adult Peripheral Blood.

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a disorder damaging the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and represents one of the most common side effects of chemotherapy, negatively impacting the quality of life of patients to the extent of withdrawing life-saving chemotherapy dose or duration. Unfortunately, the pathophysiological effects of PN are poorly understood, in part due to the lack of availability of large numbers of human sensory neurons (SNs) for study. Previous reports have demonstrated that human SNs can be directly converted from primitive CD34+ hematopoietic cells, but was

Functionalized Folic Acid-Conjugated Amphiphilic Alternating Copolymer Actively Targets 3D Multicellular Tumour Spheroids and Delivers the Hydrophobic Drug to the Inner Core.

Engineering of a "smart" drug delivery system to specifically target tumour cells has been at the forefront of cancer research, having been engineered for safer, more efficient and effective use of chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer. However, selective targeting and choosing the right cancer surface biomarker are critical for a targeted treatment to work. Currently, the available delivery systems use a two-dimensional monolayer of cancer cells to test the efficacy of the drug delivery system, but designing a "smart" drug delivery system to be specific for a tumour in vivo and to penetrat

AVN944 Elicits Apoptotic Responses and Impedes Tumorigenic Potential in Ewing's Sarcoma Cells.

Inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase 2 (IMPDH2) is implicated in survival and proliferation of cancer cells because of its role in guanine nucleotide biosynthesis. This study evaluates the efficacy of AVN944, an IMPDH2 inhibitor, as a treatment for Ewing's sarcoma, a challenging malignancy in pediatric and young adult patients. Gene expression data, as well as clinical outcomes for sarcoma patients, from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) were analyzed to determine the association between IMPDH2 expression and survival. Human Ewing's sarcoma cell lines and xenograft models were used to evaluate the

ATGL sensitizes hepatocellular carcinoma cells to genotoxic drugs by modulating p53 acetylation/phosphorylation status.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounts for approximately 90% of liver cancer cases. Few therapeutic options are available for HCC patients due to intrinsic drug resistance or the low efficacy of conventional chemotherapeutic drugs, including genotoxic agents. We previously demonstrated that adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL) is downregulated in HCC and shows anti-neoplastic activity by affecting sensitivity to different therapeutic approaches. On the basis of this evidence, we assessed the contribution of ATGL activity to the modulation of the DNA damage response induced by genotoxic drugs. W

Frailty in clinical drug trials: Frailty assessments, subgroup analyses and outcomes.

With population ageing, drug trials are increasingly turning their attention to including older, frailer people. This review aimed to provide an overview of how frailty was assessed in published studies related to clinical pharmacological trials, and on the interaction of frailty on the efficacy of the treatments. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane for clinical drug trials in older people. A total of 4031 abstracts were screened and 17 relevant studies were included in this review. We summarized the findings of these 17 trials into five main clinical areas: cardiovascular (eight studies)

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CBD promotes antitumor activity by modulating tumor immune microenvironment in HPV associated head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

IntroductionMarijuana use is associated with HPV-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). However, cannabinoid use continues to increase in the US general population for recreational purposes as well as in cancer patients for palliative care. In this study, we explored the role of cannabidiol (CBD) in promoting anti-tumor activity by modulating immune response in HPV-positive HNSCC by using pre-clinical models.MethodsThe anti-proliferative effect of CBD on HPV-positive HNSCC cells was evaluated through BrdU, apoptosis and migration analyses, followed by western blot analysis to

ТИА1-Средний стресс Гранулы способствуют нейроинфламмации и обезвоживанию в экспериментальном аутоиммунном энцефаломилите посредством регулирования сигнала ИЛ-31RА.

Дефункция гранул стрессовой системы (ГГ) играет решающую роль в патогенезе различных неврологических расстройств, при этом Т клеточная внутриклеточная антигена 1 (TIA1) является ключевым компонентом SG. Вместе с тем роль и механизм ТИА1-посредников в экспериментальной аутоиммунной энцефаломиелите (ЕАЭ) по-прежнему неясны. В этом исследовании в нейронах спинного мозга мышей EAE отмечается повышение регулирования TIA1, их перемещение из ядра в цитоплазму и совместная локализация с G3BP1 (маркер SG). Изъятие ТИА1 в CNS смягчает нейроинфламмацию, подавляет обезвоживание и повреждение аксона, а так

Ось MLKLOPTN регулирует вызванные герпесвирусом неврологические сиквелы.

КОЛИЧЕСТВО: герпес просторексовый вирус-1 (HSV-1) носит пожизненный характер и связан с неврологическими заболеваниями, такими, как множественный склероз (MS), однако основные механизмы в хосте остаются недостаточно понятными. МЕТОДЫ И РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ: В настоящем исследовании изучается новая молекулярная динамика после заражения HSV-1, выявляется ключевая роль смешанного киназа-домена (MLKL). Помимо известной функции в некроптозе, было установлено, что MLKL контролирует перенос HSV-1 в ядро, жестко регулируемый Оптинёрином (Optineurin). Мы продемонстрировали существенное нормативное взаимодействие

Multiple Myeloma-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Induce Osteoclastogenesis through the Activation of the XBP1/IRE1α Axis.

Bone disease severely affects the quality of life of over 70% of multiple myeloma (MM) patients, which daily experience pain, pathological fractures, mobility issues and an increased mortality. Recent data have highlighted the crucial role of the endoplasmic reticulum-associated unfolded protein response (UPR) in malignant transformation and tumor progression; therefore, targeting of UPR-related molecules may open novel therapeutic avenues. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and UPR pathways are constitutively activated in MM cells, which are characterized by an increased protein turnover as a

Krill oil extract suppresses the proliferation of colorectal cancer cells through activation of caspase 3/9.

BackgroundCurrently available treatments for colorectal cancer (CRC) associate with numerous side-effects that reduce patients' quality of life. The effective nutraceuticals with high anti-proliferative efficacy and low side-effects are desirable. Our previous study has reported that free fatty acids extract (FFAE) of krill oil induced apoptosis of CRC cells, possibly associated with changes in mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP). The aims of this study were to compare the anti-proliferative efficacy of FFAE from krill oil on CRC cells with commonly used chemotherapeutic drug, Oxaliplatin,

Облученные CD19 химерик антигенные рецепторы YTS клетки сохраняют антитуматорную активность и предлагают масштабируемую альтернативу аутологической терапии CAR-T.

Химерическая антигенная рецепторная (CAR) терапия клеток революционизировала лечение таких гематологов, как лимфома и множественная миелома. Однако их успех ограничивается высокими производственными издержками, зависимостью от аутологических Т клеток, переменным качеством продукта и такими опасными для жизни токсичными свойствами, как синдром выброса цитокина. В отличие от этого клетки естественного убийцы (НК) предлагают более безопасную, более гибкую альтернативу, однако их клинический перевод по-прежнему сдерживается сложными протоколами расширения и высокими производственными издержками. З

Targeting the ROCK2/UBA52/DRP1 axis enhances ferroptosis and overcomes pemigatinib resistance in Cholangiocarcinoma.

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a highly aggressive cancer that arises from the bile duct and has an extremely poor prognosis. Pemigatinib is the only Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved CCA-targeted drug. The CCA treatment options are insufficient considering its poor prognosis and increasing morbidity. Recently, Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase 2 (ROCK2) has been reported to promote resistance to chemotherapy. In this study, we investigated the role that ROCK2 plays in the development of resistance of CCA cells to Pemigatinib. Here, we developed Pemigatinib-resistant

Design and Preclinical Validation of an Anti-B7-H3-Specific Radiotracer: A Non-Invasive Imaging Tool to Guide B7-H3-Targeted Therapies.

Background: B7-H3, an immunoregulatory protein of the B7 family, has been associated with both anti-cancer immunity and tumor promotion, with its expression commonly correlated with poor prognosis. Although it is frequently expressed across cancers, its heterogeneity may limit the effectiveness of B7-H3-targeted therapies. Consequently, a sensitive and non-invasive method is needed to assess B7-H3 expression for patient selection and stratification. Single-domain antibody fragments (sdAbs) offer a promising platform for developing such a diagnostic tool. Methods: To generate B7-H3 sdAbs, two I

Nanovesicular Drug Delivery Systems for Overcoming Antibiotic Resistance.

Despite the early success of treating bacterial infections with antibiotics, resistance development has become a global problem. Treatment of organisms that have become resistant to common antibacterial agents is challenging and can cause severe and extended illness, longer hospital stays, and increased medical costs. Bacteria may develop antibiotic resistance by multiple biochemical pathways, including target-site gene mutations, decreased permeability, drug uptake or efflux mechanisms that remove the drug from the host cells, and alterations in metabolic pathways. Several strategies to overc

Combined spatial metabolomics and 4D-DIA quantitative proteomics approaches to explore the relationship between lung cancer and the heart.

Lung cancer and cardiovascular disease pose persistent threats to human health, despite advancements in targeted therapy, percutaneous coronary intervention, and drug treatments. Challenges such as side effects, drug resistance, hospitalization rates, and mortality remain high. These diseases are closely linked, sharing common risk factors and intricately influencing each other. This study aims to investigate the interplay between lung disease and cardiovascular disease by examining changes in cardiac metabolites and protein expression using spatial metabolomics and 4D-DIA quantitative proteom

Therapeutic siRNAs Targeting the JAK/STAT Signalling Pathway in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

Background and aimsInflammatory bowel diseases are highly debilitating conditions that require constant monitoring and life-long medication. Current treatments are focused on systemic administration of immunomodulatory drugs, but they have a broad range of undesirable side-effects. RNA interference is a highly specific endogenous mechanism that regulates the expression of the gene at the transcript level, which can be repurposed using exogenous short interfering RNA [siRNA] to repress expression of the target gene. While siRNA therapeutics can offer an alternative to existing therapies, with a

Treatment of Patients with Monoclonal Gammopathy of Clinical Significance.

Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is defined as the presence of a monoclonal protein (M-protein) produced by a small amount of plasma cells. The majority of patients remain asymptomatic; however, a fraction of them develop clinical manifestations related to the monoclonal gammopathy despite not fulfilling criteria of multiple myeloma or other lymphoproliferative disorder. These patients constitute an emerging clinical issue coined as monoclonal gammopathy of clinical significance (MGCS). The mechanisms involved are poorly understood, and literature is scarce regarding m

Role of nuclear factor-kappa B in feline injection site sarcoma.

BackgroundChronic inflammation has been implicated in sarcomagenesis. Among various factors, activation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway has been documented being able to target genes associated with tumor progression and up-regulate the expression of tumor-promoting cytokines and survival genes in several human solid tumors. Feline injection sites sarcomas (FISS) are malignant entities derived from the mesenchymal origin. The disease has been considered to be associated with vaccine adjuvant, aluminum, which serves as a stimulus continuously inducing overzealous inflammator