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BCMA-targeted therapies in multiple myeloma: advances, challenges and future prospects. bcma靶向治疗多发性骨髓瘤:进展、挑战和未来前景
IF 2.8 4区 医学
Medical Oncology Pub Date : 2025-05-08 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-025-02753-x
Ruhul Amin, Biplab Kumar Dey, Ronald Darwin, William C Cho, Javad Sharifi-Rad, Daniela Calina
{"title":"BCMA-targeted therapies in multiple myeloma: advances, challenges and future prospects.","authors":"Ruhul Amin, Biplab Kumar Dey, Ronald Darwin, William C Cho, Javad Sharifi-Rad, Daniela Calina","doi":"10.1007/s12032-025-02753-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-025-02753-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multiple myeloma (MM) is hematological cancer characterized by the aberrant proliferation of plasma cells. The treatment of MM has historically presented challenges, with a limited number of patients achieving sustained remission. Recent advancements in the therapeutic landscape have been marked by the development of B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-targeted therapies. BCMA, a plasma cell surface protein, is instrumental in the proliferation and survival of myeloma cells. This review aims to critically assess recent developments in BCMA-targeted therapies. The focus is on evaluating their efficacy and accessibility, as well as discussing potential future directions in this field. Emphasis is placed on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy and bispecific antibodies as emerging therapeutic strategies. An extensive review of current clinical trials and studies was conducted, centering on BCMA-targeted therapies. This encompassed an analysis of CAR T-cell therapies, which involve the genetic modification of patient T-cells to target BCMA, and bispecific antibodies that bind to both BCMA on myeloma cells and CD3 on T-cells. Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of BCMA-targeted therapies in MM, with some patients achieving complete remission. However, these therapies are associated with adverse effects such as cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity. Research efforts are ongoing to reduce these side effects and enhance overall therapeutic effectiveness. BCMA-targeted therapies signify a notable advancement in MM treatment, offering prospects for prolonged remission and potentially curative outcomes. Despite existing challenges, these therapies represent a significant shift in MM management. The review highlights the necessity of ongoing research to optimize these therapies, improve patient outcomes, and increase treatment accessibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":18433,"journal":{"name":"Medical Oncology","volume":"42 6","pages":"204"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144028762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Intracellular bacterial LPS drives pyroptosis and promotes aggressive phenotype in oral squamous cell carcinoma. 在口腔鳞状细胞癌中,细胞内细菌LPS驱动焦亡并促进侵袭性表型。
IF 2.8 4区 医学
Medical Oncology Pub Date : 2025-05-08 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-025-02766-6
Shrabon Hasnat, Marjut Metsäniitty, Katariina Nurmi, Kari K Eklund, Abdelhakim Salem
{"title":"Intracellular bacterial LPS drives pyroptosis and promotes aggressive phenotype in oral squamous cell carcinoma.","authors":"Shrabon Hasnat, Marjut Metsäniitty, Katariina Nurmi, Kari K Eklund, Abdelhakim Salem","doi":"10.1007/s12032-025-02766-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-025-02766-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intracellular bacterial components represent an emerging tumor element that has recently been documented in multiple cancer types, yet their biological functions remain poorly understood. Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a particularly aggressive malignancy lacking highly effective targeted treatments. Here, we explored the functional significance of intracellular bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in OSCC. Normal human oral keratinocytes (HOKs), HPV-transformed oral keratinocytes (IHGK), and three OSCC cell lines were transfected with ultrapure bacterial LPS. Cytotoxicity was assessed via lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release assays. Production of interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-18 was measured using ELISA. Impact on tumor progression was evaluated using cell proliferation, migration, invasion, and tubulogenesis assays. Intracellular LPS-induced significant LDH release and increased secretion of IL-18 and IL-1β in IHGK and cancer cells, but not in normal HOKs, indicating selective cytotoxicity and pyroptosis. Notably, metastatic cancer cells exhibited enhanced invasive and vessel-like structures upon LPS exposure, while IHGK cells exhibited increased proliferation without changes in migration. Our findings suggest that intracellular LPS may not merely reside passively within the tumor milieu, but could contribute to OSCC progression by triggering noncanonical inflammasome activation and pyroptosis. This process may enhance pro-inflammatory signaling and more aggressive cellular phenotypes, especially in metastatic settings. Targeting intracellular LPS or its downstream inflammasome pathways may thus represent a promising therapeutic strategy for OSCC, warranting further in vivo and clinical investigations.</p>","PeriodicalId":18433,"journal":{"name":"Medical Oncology","volume":"42 6","pages":"205"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12062154/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144017860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Role of the tumor microenvironment in cancer therapy: unveiling new targets to overcome drug resistance. 肿瘤微环境在癌症治疗中的作用:揭示克服耐药的新靶点。
IF 2.8 4区 医学
Medical Oncology Pub Date : 2025-05-07 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-025-02754-w
Sri Sathya Sandilya Garemilla, Siri Chandana Gampa, Sireesha Garimella
{"title":"Role of the tumor microenvironment in cancer therapy: unveiling new targets to overcome drug resistance.","authors":"Sri Sathya Sandilya Garemilla, Siri Chandana Gampa, Sireesha Garimella","doi":"10.1007/s12032-025-02754-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-025-02754-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with resistance to therapy representing a major obstacle to effective treatment. The tumor microenvironment (TME), comprising a complex network to cellular and non-cellular components including cancer-associated fibroblasts, immune cells, the extracellular matrix and region of hypoxia, is integral to cancer progression and therapeutic resistance. This review delves into the multifaceted interactions within the TME that contribute to tumor growth, survival and immune evasion. Key elements such as the role of cancer- associated fibroblasts in remodeling the extracellular matrix and promoting angiogenesis, the influence of immune cells such as tumor-associated macrophages in creating an immunosuppressive milieu and the impact of hypoxia conditions on metabolic adaptation and therapy resistance are thoroughly examined. This review evaluates current and emerging TME-targeted therapeutic strategies, including inhibitors of extracellular matrix components, modulators of immune cell activity and approached to alleviate hypoxia. Combination therapies that integrate TME-targeted agents with conventional treatments such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy are also discussed for their potential to enhance treatment efficacy and circumvent resistance mechanisms. By synthesising recent advances in TME research and therapeutic innovation, this paper aims to underscore the importance of TME in cancer therapy and highlight promising avenues for improving patient outcomes through targeted intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":18433,"journal":{"name":"Medical Oncology","volume":"42 6","pages":"202"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144032218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Iron overload enhances the susceptibility to cysteine deprivation-induced ferroptosis in non-small cell lung cancer cells. 铁超载增强了半胱氨酸剥夺诱导的非小细胞肺癌细胞铁下垂的易感性。
IF 2.8 4区 医学
Medical Oncology Pub Date : 2025-05-06 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-025-02757-7
Selim Kim, Hyeon-Ok Jin, Se-Kyeong Jang, Se Hee Ahn, Gyeongmi Kim, Hyunggee Kim, Tae-Gul Lee, Cheol Hyeon Kim, In-Chul Park
{"title":"Iron overload enhances the susceptibility to cysteine deprivation-induced ferroptosis in non-small cell lung cancer cells.","authors":"Selim Kim, Hyeon-Ok Jin, Se-Kyeong Jang, Se Hee Ahn, Gyeongmi Kim, Hyunggee Kim, Tae-Gul Lee, Cheol Hyeon Kim, In-Chul Park","doi":"10.1007/s12032-025-02757-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-025-02757-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ferroptosis is an iron-dependent regulated cell death characterized by lipid peroxidation accumulation. Due to the high iron demand of cancer cells, targeting ferroptosis is considered a promising approach for cancer therapy. This study aimed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the differences in ferroptosis sensitivity in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells and identify strategies to overcome ferroptosis resistance. H1299 cells were more sensitive to cysteine deprivation-induced ferroptosis and exhibited higher transferrin receptor (TfR) expression than H460 cells. Transferrin enhanced ferroptosis in cysteine-deprived H1299 cells, while TfR knockdown reduced ferroptosis, suggesting the involvement of TfR/transferrin system in this process. In H460 cells with low TfR expression, transferrin treatment did not induce ferroptosis under cysteine deprivation, indicating that the TfR/transferrin system was not involved. However, treatment with cell-permeable ferric ammonium citrate increased the sensitivity of ferroptosis to cysteine deprivation or RSL3 treatment. In conclusion, iron overload could be a potential strategy to overcome ferroptosis resistance in NSCLC.</p>","PeriodicalId":18433,"journal":{"name":"Medical Oncology","volume":"42 6","pages":"201"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144003505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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NEDD4 signaling: a new frontier in the diagnosis and treatment of breast and ovarian cancers. NEDD4信号:乳腺癌和卵巢癌诊断和治疗的新前沿
IF 2.8 4区 医学
Medical Oncology Pub Date : 2025-05-06 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-025-02751-z
Amjad Z Alrosan, Ghaith B Heilat, Khaled Alrosan, Ahmad Shannag, Ehab M Alshalout
{"title":"NEDD4 signaling: a new frontier in the diagnosis and treatment of breast and ovarian cancers.","authors":"Amjad Z Alrosan, Ghaith B Heilat, Khaled Alrosan, Ahmad Shannag, Ehab M Alshalout","doi":"10.1007/s12032-025-02751-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-025-02751-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Currently, breast cancer (BC) and ovarian cancer (OC) are the most prevalent forms of cancer among women worldwide. Even though BC has a favorable outlook when detected early and managed appropriately compared to OC, the spread of BC and OC to other parts of the body, known as metastasis, is a significant cause of death. A robust association exists between genetic and protein alterations and post-translational modifications (PTMs), significantly impacting tumor formation, advancement, and prognosis. Ubiquitination, a crucial PTM, regulates almost all aspects of cellular function, and E3-ligase-mediated ubiquitination is a pivotal process that controls the speed of the protein ubiquitination cascade. NEDD4-1, a neural developmentally downregulated protein 4-1, is a crucial E3 ligase that plays a significant role in regulating several proteins that have important functions in the development and progression of BC and OC, thus controlling BC and OC cells' movement, infiltration, and multiplication. This review discusses the latest developments in comprehending NEDD4-1 substrates and their involvement in signal transduction pathways in BC and OC. NEDD4-1 likely serves as a novel diagnostic indicator and a target for therapy in the battle against both cancers.</p>","PeriodicalId":18433,"journal":{"name":"Medical Oncology","volume":"42 6","pages":"200"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143977730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes: a novel therapeutic frontier in hematological disorders. 间充质干细胞衍生的外泌体:血液疾病的新治疗前沿。
IF 2.8 4区 医学
Medical Oncology Pub Date : 2025-05-06 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-025-02742-0
Mohamed J Saadh, Ahmed Hussein, Alireza Bayani, Shayan Dastafkan, Mahdie Amiri, Atie Akbari, Shaghayegh Shahsavan, Hamed Soleimani Samarkhazan, Vida Shirani Asl
{"title":"Mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes: a novel therapeutic frontier in hematological disorders.","authors":"Mohamed J Saadh, Ahmed Hussein, Alireza Bayani, Shayan Dastafkan, Mahdie Amiri, Atie Akbari, Shaghayegh Shahsavan, Hamed Soleimani Samarkhazan, Vida Shirani Asl","doi":"10.1007/s12032-025-02742-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-025-02742-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent stromal cells valued for their immunomodulatory and regenerative properties, positioning them as a cornerstone of regenerative medicine. Their derived exosomes small extracellular vesicles laden with bioactive molecules such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids have emerged as critical mediators of MSC therapeutic effects. This review systematically explores the biology of MSC-derived exosomes, detailing their biogenesis, molecular composition, and pivotal roles in hematopoiesis, inflammation, and immune regulation. In hematological disorders, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes, these exosomes exhibit significant therapeutic potential by modulating the tumor microenvironment, enhancing hematopoietic recovery, and suppressing malignant cell proliferation. Notable findings include their ability to induce cell cycle arrest in leukemia cells via the p53 pathway and to reduce chemoresistance through targeted signaling mechanisms, such as the IRF2/INPP4B axis. However, clinical translation is hindered by several challenges, including the standardization of isolation techniques such as ultracentrifugation which are costly and susceptible to contamination as well as difficulties in optimizing large-scale production and ensuring long-term safety and efficacy. Despite these obstacles, MSC-derived exosomes offer a promising, cell-free therapeutic alternative that minimizes risks such as immune rejection and tumorigenicity associated with whole-cell therapies. Future research must prioritize the refinement of isolation and production protocols, the development of precise delivery strategies, and the execution of comprehensive safety evaluations to unlock their full clinical potential in treating hematological disorders and beyond. This review integrates recent advancements to provide a clearer understanding of their multifaceted contributions and highlights the critical gaps that remain.</p>","PeriodicalId":18433,"journal":{"name":"Medical Oncology","volume":"42 6","pages":"199"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144011489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Alginate and chitosan-coated ferulic acid-loaded selenium nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, and anticancer activity against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. 海藻酸盐和壳聚糖包被负载阿魏酸的硒纳米颗粒:合成、表征和对MDA-MB-231乳腺癌细胞的抗癌活性。
IF 2.8 4区 医学
Medical Oncology Pub Date : 2025-05-05 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-025-02756-8
Duygu Petunya Çetin, Mücahit Seçme, Hasan İlhan, Necdet Sağlam
{"title":"Alginate and chitosan-coated ferulic acid-loaded selenium nanoparticles: synthesis, characterization, and anticancer activity against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells.","authors":"Duygu Petunya Çetin, Mücahit Seçme, Hasan İlhan, Necdet Sağlam","doi":"10.1007/s12032-025-02756-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-025-02756-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), characterized by its aggressive behavior and lack of targeted therapies, remains a major therapeutic challenge. This study presents the synthesis and evaluation of ferulic acid-loaded selenium nanoparticles (FA-SeNPs) coated with alginate (Alg@FA-SeNPs) and chitosan (CS@FA-SeNPs) as potential nanocarriers for TNBC treatment. Ferulic acid was selected for its pro-apoptotic and anti-metastatic properties, despite its limited bioavailability. Encapsulation in SeNPs enhanced its stability and delivery efficiency. Alg@FA-SeNPs exhibited greater cytotoxicity (IC50: 103.6 µg/mL) than CS@FA-SeNPs (IC50: 178 µg/mL) after 48 h. Gene expression analyses showed significant H2AX upregulation with Alg@FA-SeNPs, indicating genotoxic stress, and marked Bcl-2 downregulation with CS@FA-SeNPs, favoring apoptosis. Zeta potential measurements confirmed near-neutral surface charge for Alg@FA-SeNPs and strong positive charge for CS@FA-SeNPs, supporting good colloidal stability. These findings highlight the therapeutic promise of biopolymer-coated SeNPs, particularly alginate-coated formulations, as targeted drug delivery systems for TNBC.</p>","PeriodicalId":18433,"journal":{"name":"Medical Oncology","volume":"42 6","pages":"198"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12053028/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144017856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Three-dimensional in vitro models in head and neck cancer: current trends and applications. 头颈癌的体外三维模型:当前趋势和应用。
IF 2.8 4区 医学
Medical Oncology Pub Date : 2025-05-05 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-025-02737-x
Masoumeh Amiri, Tayebeh Sadat Tabatabai, Zahra Seifi, Gelavizh Rostaminasab, Abdolhamid Mikaeili, Fatemeh Hosseini, Leila Rezakhani
{"title":"Three-dimensional in vitro models in head and neck cancer: current trends and applications.","authors":"Masoumeh Amiri, Tayebeh Sadat Tabatabai, Zahra Seifi, Gelavizh Rostaminasab, Abdolhamid Mikaeili, Fatemeh Hosseini, Leila Rezakhani","doi":"10.1007/s12032-025-02737-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-025-02737-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the sixth most prevalent malignancy worldwide and includes a variety of upper gastrointestinal abnormalities. HNC includes oral, throat, voice box, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and salivary gland cancers. Squamous cells in the mouth, nose, and throat cause HNC. Drugs, alcohol, poor diets, smoking, and genetics all contribute to this condition. Cancer research has focused on three-dimensional (3D) models in HNC biology in recent decades. An adequate microenvironmental system and cancer cell culture are the initial steps to understanding cancer cells' complicated interactions with their surroundings. New 3D models claim to bridge in vivo and in vitro investigations and erase the gap. Interdisciplinary cell biology and tissue engineering researchers are creating 3D cancer tissue models to better understand the illness and develop more accurate cancer medicines. Tissue engineering researchers, who are always exploring novel approaches to treat cancer, have been able to include the third dimension into laboratory settings and mimic cell-to-cell and cell-to-matrix interactions by recreating the tumor microenvironment using 3D models and so make research on cancer easier. This review addresses recent developments in tissue engineering with an emphasis on 3D models in HNC.</p>","PeriodicalId":18433,"journal":{"name":"Medical Oncology","volume":"42 6","pages":"194"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144008443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A novel L-shaped ortho-quinone analog targeting adenosine A2b receptor to inhibit epithelial-mesenchymal transition in colorectal cancer cells. 一种新的l型邻醌类似物靶向腺苷A2b受体抑制结直肠癌细胞上皮-间质转化。
IF 2.8 4区 医学
Medical Oncology Pub Date : 2025-05-05 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-025-02767-5
Rui Wang, Xingsheng Yao, Jia Yu, Xinwei Wan, Shengyou Li, Yuxuan Tian, Guangyang Liu, Ziqi Yang, Xianhui Yang, Sha Cheng, Weidong Pan, Ying Cao, Heng Luo
{"title":"A novel L-shaped ortho-quinone analog targeting adenosine A2b receptor to inhibit epithelial-mesenchymal transition in colorectal cancer cells.","authors":"Rui Wang, Xingsheng Yao, Jia Yu, Xinwei Wan, Shengyou Li, Yuxuan Tian, Guangyang Liu, Ziqi Yang, Xianhui Yang, Sha Cheng, Weidong Pan, Ying Cao, Heng Luo","doi":"10.1007/s12032-025-02767-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-025-02767-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common malignancy of the gastrointestinal tract, with its incidence and mortality rates rising significantly in recent decades. In this study, we identified a compound (TC4) from a series of L-shaped ortho-quinone analog with notable inhibitory effects on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in CRC cells. In vitro studies demonstrated that TC4 induces apoptosis, thereby suppressing CRC cell growth, invasion, and metastasis. Target analysis suggested that adenosine A2b receptor (ADORA2B) is a key molecular target of TC4, which was further confirmed by thermodynamic experiments showing direct binding to ADORA2B in living cells. Using ADORA2B overexpression and knockdown models, we found that abnormal expression of ADORA2B significantly affects CRC cell growth, invasion, metastasis, and sensitivity to TC4, confirming ADORA2B as a critical target for the compound's anti-tumor activity. TC4 was shown to markedly influence EMT, downregulating E-cadherin while upregulating N-cadherin, Vimentin, and Snail, with these effects dependent on ADORA2B overexpression. This indicates that the regulation of EMT by TC4 is closely associated with its interaction with ADORA2B. The present study confirms that TC4, a newly discovered compound with the ability to inhibit the growth and metastasis of CRC cells, can target ADORA2B to significantly regulate EMT in cancer cells.</p>","PeriodicalId":18433,"journal":{"name":"Medical Oncology","volume":"42 6","pages":"197"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144028756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The gastrointestinal mycobiome in inflammation and cancer: unraveling fungal dysbiosis, pathogenesis, and therapeutic potential. 胃肠道真菌群落在炎症和癌症中的作用:揭示真菌生态失调、发病机制和治疗潜力。
IF 2.8 4区 医学
Medical Oncology Pub Date : 2025-05-05 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-025-02761-x
Neelakanta Sarvashiva Kiran, Ankita Chatterjee, Chandrashekar Yashaswini, Rohitas Deshmukh, Omar Awad Alsaidan, Sankha Bhattacharya, Bhupendra G Prajapati
{"title":"The gastrointestinal mycobiome in inflammation and cancer: unraveling fungal dysbiosis, pathogenesis, and therapeutic potential.","authors":"Neelakanta Sarvashiva Kiran, Ankita Chatterjee, Chandrashekar Yashaswini, Rohitas Deshmukh, Omar Awad Alsaidan, Sankha Bhattacharya, Bhupendra G Prajapati","doi":"10.1007/s12032-025-02761-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-025-02761-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The gastrointestinal mycobiome, comprising diverse fungal species, plays a significant role in gastrointestinal carcinogenesis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) pathogenesis. Recent studies have demonstrated that dysbiosis of the gut mycobiome, characterized by an overrepresentation of pathogenic fungi such as Candida albicans and Aspergillus, correlates with increased inflammation and cancer risk. For instance, C. albicans has been shown to induce colonic inflammation through the activation of pattern recognition receptors and the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, exacerbating IBD symptoms and potentially facilitating tumorigenesis. Additionally, metagenomic analyses have revealed distinct fungal signatures in colorectal cancer tissues compared to adjacent healthy tissues, highlighting the potential of fungi as biomarkers for disease progression. Mechanistically, gut fungi contribute to disease through biofilm formation, mycotoxin secretion (e.g., aflatoxins, candidalysin), pro-inflammatory cytokine induction (e.g., IL-1β, IL-17), and disruption of epithelial barriers-creating a tumor-promoting and inflammation-prone environment. Furthermore, the interplay between fungi and the bacterial microbiome can amplify inflammatory responses, contributing to chronic inflammation and cancer development. Fungal interactions with bacterial communities also play a synergistic role in shaping mucosal immune responses and enhancing disease severity in both cancer and IBD contexts. As research continues to elucidate these complex fungal-host and fungal-bacterial interactions, targeting the gut mycobiome may offer novel therapeutic avenues for managing IBD and gastrointestinal cancers, emphasizing the need for integrated, mechanistically informed approaches to microbiome research.</p>","PeriodicalId":18433,"journal":{"name":"Medical Oncology","volume":"42 6","pages":"195"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144027729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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