Nidhi Sharma, Meenakshi Gupta, Pragya Anand, Yusuf Akhter, Noura Al-Dayan, Hind Abdul Majed, Subhrajit Biswas, Sher Ali, Maryam Sarwat
{"title":"Mechanistic Insight into the Autophagic and Apoptotic Activity of Kaempferol on Liver Cancer Cells","authors":"Nidhi Sharma, Meenakshi Gupta, Pragya Anand, Yusuf Akhter, Noura Al-Dayan, Hind Abdul Majed, Subhrajit Biswas, Sher Ali, Maryam Sarwat","doi":"10.2147/ott.s460359","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ott.s460359","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Background:</strong> The accumulation of poorly folded protein in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) promotes ER stress and contributes to the pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Current therapies have various adverse effects, therefore, laying the need for an alternative approach. Kaempferol (KP), a naturally occurring flavonoid, possesses potent anti-proliferative properties against various cancer cells. Nevertheless, its involvement in HCC remains relatively unexplored, particularly regarding its influence on apoptosis and autophagy pathways.<br/><strong>Methods:</strong> The effect of KP on cell viability, and motility of Hep3B cells was evaluated by MTT, and scratch assay, respectively. Hoechst staining and FACS analysis were done to check the effect of KP on apoptosis and cell cycle progression. qRTPCR was used to evaluate the expression of several apoptosis and autophagy-related genes. KP was docked with several ER stress-related proteins involved in HCC to gain further insights into molecular mechanisms. The results of docking studies were validated with MD simulation and in vitro studies.<br/><strong>Results:</strong> Treatment with KP at different time intervals showed dose- and time-dependent growth inhibition of liver cancer cells. KP decreased motility and arrested the cell cycle at the G0/G1 phase in Hep3B cells. Additionally, in the context of HCC, the relationship between KP, apoptosis, and autophagy is significant. It induced apoptosis and autophagy in Hep3B cells by downregulating the expression of <em>Bcl-2</em> and upregulated <em>Bax</em> and <em>Bid, Caspase-3, Beclin-1, and LC3</em>. KP showed a better binding affinity with Nrf2, PERK, and IRE1α among all selected proteins. Further, it reversed the protective effect of 4-PBA (ER Stress inhibitor) by inducing apoptosis and autophagy in Hep3B cells.<br/><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The study suggested KP as a potential chemopreventive agent for managing HCC by effectively inducing apoptosis and autophagy in Hep3B cells. <br/><br/>","PeriodicalId":19534,"journal":{"name":"OncoTargets and therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141754077","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}
Li-Ying Ko, Victor C Kok, Chun-Hao Tang, Chien-Kuan Lee, Pao-Sheng Yen
{"title":"Successful Recanalization and Neurological Restoration in Cancerous Embolic Cerebral Infarction via Endovascular Stent-Retriever Embolectomy","authors":"Li-Ying Ko, Victor C Kok, Chun-Hao Tang, Chien-Kuan Lee, Pao-Sheng Yen","doi":"10.2147/ott.s470306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ott.s470306","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Abstract:</strong> Mechanical thrombectomy has emerged as a promising treatment for acute ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion. However, cases involving cancerous emboli retrieved during endovascular embolectomy are rare. We present a case of a 65-year-old man with a history of heavily treated rectal cancer, who developed a middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarction due to metastatic adenocarcinoma. The patient presented with sudden onset right-side weakness, right facial palsy, global aphasia, and left gaze deviation, with a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score of 16. Following intravenous thrombolysis, endovascular thrombectomy was performed, achieving nearly complete recanalization. Pathological examination of the retrieved thrombus revealed metastatic adenocarcinoma of rectal origin. The patient’s neurological deficits gradually improved, and he was successfully discharged to undergo further palliative therapy. This case underscores the importance of considering mechanical thrombectomy for patients with advanced solid organ malignancy presenting with acute ischemic stroke, even when the etiology could be a tumor embolus. Our findings highlight the potential for mechanical thrombectomy to restore neurological function in such cases, allowing patients to proceed to the next level of care with a reasonably good post-stroke quality of life.<br/><br/><strong>Keywords:</strong> mechanical thrombectomy, hematogenous spread, cerebral thrombosis, ischemic stroke, large vessel obstruction, endovascular embolectomy<br/>","PeriodicalId":19534,"journal":{"name":"OncoTargets and therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141737846","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}
{"title":"Hsp90 Inhibitor NMS-E973 Exerts the Anticancer Effect Against Glioblastoma via Induction of PUMA-Mediated Apoptosis [Retraction]","authors":"Libo Sun, Shoujun Yang, Guonan Chi, Xingyi Jin","doi":"10.2147/ott.s486074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ott.s486074","url":null,"abstract":"Retraction for the article Hsp90 inhibitor NMS-E973 exerts the anticancer effect against glioblastoma via induction of PUMA-mediated apoptosis","PeriodicalId":19534,"journal":{"name":"OncoTargets and therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141568660","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}
{"title":"LncRNA NORAD Promotes Proliferation and Inhibits Apoptosis of Gastric Cancer by Regulating miR-214/Akt/mTOR Axis [Retraction]","authors":"Wei Tao, Yajun Li, Meng Zhu, Cheng Li, Peng Li","doi":"10.2147/ott.s486070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ott.s486070","url":null,"abstract":"Retraction for the article LncRNA NORAD Promotes Proliferation And Inhibits Apoptosis Of Gastric Cancer By Regulating miR-214/Akt/mTOR Axis","PeriodicalId":19534,"journal":{"name":"OncoTargets and therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141568661","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}
Yun Liu, Meirong Li, Yan Liu, Yu Wan, Bo Yang, Dan Li, Shaohua Wang
{"title":"Liquid-Based Cytology of Small Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix: A Multicenter Retrospective Study","authors":"Yun Liu, Meirong Li, Yan Liu, Yu Wan, Bo Yang, Dan Li, Shaohua Wang","doi":"10.2147/ott.s460465","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ott.s460465","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Background/Aims:</strong> There are currently few reports describing the liquid-based cytological characteristics of small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix. This study aimed to retrospectively analyze these features to reduce missed or misdiagnosis.<br/><strong>Methods:</strong> A total of 11 patients with histologically diagnosed small cell carcinoma of the cervix from three hospitals between 2017 and 2023 were included in this study. The cytological morphology of small cell carcinoma of the cervix and causes of missed or misdiagnosis were analyzed and summarized through a review of clinical data, liquid-based cytology, histology, immunohistochemistry, and human papillomaviruses (HPV) test results.<br/><strong>Results:</strong> In this study, the positivity rate of preliminary cytological screening was 63.6% (7/11); however, no cases were accurately diagnosed as small cell carcinoma of the cervix. A total of 36.4% (4/11) of small cell carcinoma of the cervix cases were cytologically negative; retrospective cytology found that two of these were false negatives. The main cytological features of small cell carcinoma of the cervix were summarized. Most of the liquid-based cytology smear cells were dense, and almost all cases showed clustered and scattered cytoplasm-scanty tumor cells. The tumor cells were all deeply stained and relatively consistent small cells. Most cases showed typical nuclear molding, chromatin stippling, and no obvious nucleoli. Mild nuclear smears, nuclear fragments, and mitotic figures were seen in most cases.<br/><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Liquid-based cytology has a high rate of missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis in small cell carcinoma of the cervix. This study confirms that reviewing cytology results can effectively reduce this proportion and that increasing understanding of small cell carcinoma of the cervix morphology is conducive to improving the cytology-based diagnosis rate.<br/><br/><strong>Keywords:</strong> cervical cytology, small cell carcinoma, cervical cancer, diagnostic rate, neuroendocrine<br/>","PeriodicalId":19534,"journal":{"name":"OncoTargets and therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141568663","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}
{"title":"Nephrotoxicity in Bispecific Antibodies Recipients: Focus on T-Cell-Engaging Bispecific Antibodies","authors":"Xiaoli Wen, Gaosi Xu","doi":"10.2147/ott.s465679","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ott.s465679","url":null,"abstract":"<strong>Abstract:</strong> Recently, bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) are evolving the landscape of cancer treatment and have significantly improved the outcomes of relapsed or refractory cancer patients. As increasing BsAbs entered clinical practice, specific toxicities have emerged, and renal side-effects have been described. However, there are a lack of studies analyzing the nephrotoxicity in the anti-cancer BsAbs recipients systematically. In this review, we demonstrate the etiologies, mechanisms, other risk factors and treatment options of kidney injury in the BsAbs recipients to provide a more comprehensive insight into the nephrotoxicity post-BsAbs therapy. Significantly, due to the limited clinical trial data on each subject, we mainly conclude the related etiologies, mechanisms, and risk factors of nephrotoxicity that occur in T-cell-engaging BsAbs recipients. Nephrotoxicity associated with non-T-cell BsAbs may be associated with adverse nephrotoxicity of related monoclonal antibodies to two specific antigens. The aim of this paper is to provide nephrologists and oncologists with theoretical knowledge to provide better medical management for recipients who receive BsAbs, especially T-cell-engaging BsAbs treatment.<br/><br/><strong>Keywords:</strong> bispecific antibodies, nephrotoxicity, acute kidney injury, cytokine release syndrome, tumor lysis syndrome, cancer<br/>","PeriodicalId":19534,"journal":{"name":"OncoTargets and therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141568665","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}
Ji-Kai She, Dan-Ni Fu, Dong Zhen, Guo-Hua Gong, Bin Zhang
{"title":"LINC01087 is Highly Expressed in Breast Cancer and Regulates the Malignant Behavior of Cancer Cells Through miR-335-5p/Rock1 [Retraction]","authors":"Ji-Kai She, Dan-Ni Fu, Dong Zhen, Guo-Hua Gong, Bin Zhang","doi":"10.2147/ott.s484571","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ott.s484571","url":null,"abstract":"Retraction for the article LINC01087 is Highly Expressed in Breast Cancer and Regulates the Malignant Behavior of Cancer Cells Through miR-335-5p/Rock1","PeriodicalId":19534,"journal":{"name":"OncoTargets and therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141508708","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}
Feng Shen, Xiangou Pan, Min Li, Yixing Chen, Ying Jiang, Jian He
{"title":"Pharmacological Inhibition of Necroptosis Promotes Human Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation and Metastasis [Retraction]","authors":"Feng Shen, Xiangou Pan, Min Li, Yixing Chen, Ying Jiang, Jian He","doi":"10.2147/ott.s484569","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/ott.s484569","url":null,"abstract":"Retraction for the article Pharmacological Inhibition of Necroptosis Promotes Human Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation and Metastasis","PeriodicalId":19534,"journal":{"name":"OncoTargets and therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141514361","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}
OncoTargets and therapyPub Date : 2024-06-27eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.2147/OTT.S484228
{"title":"Downregulation of lncRNA <i>ANRIL</i> Suppresses Growth and Metastasis in Human Osteosarcoma Cells [Retraction].","authors":"","doi":"10.2147/OTT.S484228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2147/OTT.S484228","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This retracts the article DOI: 10.2147/OTT.S170293.].</p>","PeriodicalId":19534,"journal":{"name":"OncoTargets and therapy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11217007/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141492915","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}