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Tumor Stroma as a Therapeutic Target for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. 将肿瘤基质作为胰腺导管腺癌的治疗靶点
IF 3.7 3区 医学
Biomolecules & Therapeutics Pub Date : 2024-04-10 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2024.029
Dae Ui Lee, Beom Seok Han, Kyung Hee Jung, Soon-Sun Hong
{"title":"Tumor Stroma as a Therapeutic Target for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.","authors":"Dae Ui Lee, Beom Seok Han, Kyung Hee Jung, Soon-Sun Hong","doi":"10.4062/biomolther.2024.029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4062/biomolther.2024.029","url":null,"abstract":"Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has a poor prognosis owing to its desmoplastic stroma. Therefore, therapeutic strategies targeting this tumor stroma should be developed. In this study, we describe the heterogeneity of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and their diverse roles in the progression, immune evasion, and resistance to treatment of PDAC. We subclassified the spatial distribution and functional activity of CAFs to highlight their effects on prognosis and drug delivery. Extracellular matrix components such as collagen and hyaluronan are described for their roles in tumor behavior and treatment outcomes, implying their potential as therapeutic targets. We also discussed the roles of extracellular matrix (ECM) including matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitors in PDAC progression. Finally, we explored the role of the adaptive and innate immune systems in shaping the PDAC microenvironment and potential therapeutic strategies, with a focus on immune cell subsets, cytokines, and immunosuppressive mechanisms. These insights provide a comprehensive understanding of PDAC and pave the way for the development of prognostic markers and therapeutic interventions.","PeriodicalId":8949,"journal":{"name":"Biomolecules & Therapeutics","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140570195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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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Novel Potential Therapeutic Targets in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease from the Perspective of Cell Polarity and Fibrosis. 从细胞极性和纤维化的角度看常染色体显性多囊肾病的潜在新治疗靶点
IF 3.7 3区 医学
Biomolecules & Therapeutics Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2023.207
Yejin Ahn, Jong Hoon Park
{"title":"Novel Potential Therapeutic Targets in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease from the Perspective of Cell Polarity and Fibrosis.","authors":"Yejin Ahn, Jong Hoon Park","doi":"10.4062/biomolther.2023.207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4062/biomolther.2023.207","url":null,"abstract":"Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a congenital genetic disorder, is a notable contributor to the prevalence of chronic kidney disease worldwide. Despite the absence of a complete cure, ongoing research aims for early diagnosis and treatment. Although agents such as tolvaptan and mTOR inhibitors have been utilized, their effectiveness in managing the disease during its initial phase has certain limitations. This review aimed to explore new targets for the early diagnosis and treatment of ADPKD, considering ongoing developments. We particularly focus on cell polarity, which is a key factor that influences the process and pace of cyst formation. In addition, we aimed to identify agents or treatments that can prevent or impede the progression of renal fibrosis, ultimately slowing its trajectory toward end-stage renal disease. Recent advances in slowing ADPKD progression have been examined, and potential therapeutic approaches targeting multiple pathways have been introduced. This comprehensive review discusses innovative strategies to address the challenges of ADPKD and provides valuable insights into potential avenues for its prevention and treatment.","PeriodicalId":8949,"journal":{"name":"Biomolecules & Therapeutics","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140570202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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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Metabolomic Profiles in Patients with Cervical Cancer Undergoing Cisplatin and Radiation Therapy. 接受顺铂和放射治疗的宫颈癌患者的代谢组学特征
IF 3.7 3区 医学
Biomolecules & Therapeutics Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2023.159
Seo-Yeon Choi, Suin Kim, Ji-Young Jeon, Min-Gul Kim, Sun-Young Lee, Kwang-Hee Shin
{"title":"Metabolomic Profiles in Patients with Cervical Cancer Undergoing Cisplatin and Radiation Therapy.","authors":"Seo-Yeon Choi, Suin Kim, Ji-Young Jeon, Min-Gul Kim, Sun-Young Lee, Kwang-Hee Shin","doi":"10.4062/biomolther.2023.159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4062/biomolther.2023.159","url":null,"abstract":"This study was aimed to evaluate endogenous metabolic changes before and after cisplatin and radiation therapy in patients with cervical cancer via untargeted metabolomic analysis using plasma samples. A total of 13 cervical cancer patients were enrolled in this study. Plasma samples were collected from each patient on two occasions: approximately one week before therapy (P1) and after completion of cisplatin and radiation therapy (P2). Of the 13 patients, 12 patients received both cisplatin and radiation therapy, whereas one patient received radiation therapy alone. The samples were analyzed using the Ultimate 3000 coupled with Q Exactive<sup>TM</sup> Focus Hybrid Quadrupole-Orbitrap<sup>TM</sup> mass spectrometry (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Waltham, MA, USA). Chromatographic separation utilized a Kinetex C18 column 2.1×100 mm (2.6 μm) (Phenomenex, Torrance, CA, USA), and the temperature was maintained at 40°C. Following P2, there were statistically significant increases in the concentrations of indoxyl sulfate, phenylacetylglutamine, Lysophosphatidyethanolamine (LysoPE) (18:1), and indole-3-acetic acid compared with the concentrations observed at P1. Specifically, in the human papillomavirus (HPV) noninfection group, indoxyl sulfate, LysoPE (18:1), and phenylacetylglutamine showed statistically significant increases at P2 compared with P1. No significant changes in metabolite concentrations were observed in the HPV infection group. Indoxyl sulfate, LysoPE (18:1), phenylacetylglutamine, and indole-3-acetic acid were significantly increased following cisplatin and radiation therapy.","PeriodicalId":8949,"journal":{"name":"Biomolecules & Therapeutics","volume":"202 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140570213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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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Quinic Acid Alleviates Behavior Impairment by Reducing Neuroinflammation and MAPK Activation in LPS-Treated Mice. 奎宁酸通过减少 LPS 处理小鼠的神经炎症和 MAPK 激活来缓解行为障碍
IF 3.7 3区 医学
Biomolecules & Therapeutics Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2023.184
Yongun Park, Yunn Me Me Paing, Namki Cho, Changyoun Kim, Jiho Yoo, Ji Woong Choi, Sung Hoon Lee
{"title":"Quinic Acid Alleviates Behavior Impairment by Reducing Neuroinflammation and MAPK Activation in LPS-Treated Mice.","authors":"Yongun Park, Yunn Me Me Paing, Namki Cho, Changyoun Kim, Jiho Yoo, Ji Woong Choi, Sung Hoon Lee","doi":"10.4062/biomolther.2023.184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4062/biomolther.2023.184","url":null,"abstract":"Compared to other organs, the brain has limited antioxidant defenses. In particular, the hippocampus is the central region for learning and memory and is highly susceptible to oxidative stress. Glial cells are the most abundant cells in the brain, and sustained glial cell activation is critical to the neuroinflammation that aggravates neuropathology and neurotoxicity. Therefore, regulating glial cell activation is a promising neurotherapeutic treatment. Quinic acid and its derivatives possess anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Although previous studies have evidenced quinic acid's benefit on the brain, <i>in vivo</i> and <i>in vitro</i> analyses of its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in glial cells have yet to be established. This study investigated quinic acid's rescue effect in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced behavior impairment. Orally administering quinic acid restored social impairment and LPS-induced spatial and fear memory. In addition, quinic acid inhibited proinflammatory mediator, oxidative stress marker, and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) activation in the LPS-injected hippocampus. Quinic acid inhibited nitrite release and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) phosphorylation in LPS-stimulated astrocytes. Collectively, quinic acid restored impaired neuroinflammation-induced behavior by regulating proinflammatory mediator and ERK activation in astrocytes, demonstrating its potential as a therapeutic agent for neuroinflammation-induced brain disease treatments.","PeriodicalId":8949,"journal":{"name":"Biomolecules & Therapeutics","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140570193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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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Effect of Kaempferol on Modulation of Vascular Contractility Mainly through PKC and CPI-17 Inactivation. 山奈酚主要通过 PKC 和 CPI-17 失活调节血管收缩力的效果
IF 3.7 3区 医学
Biomolecules & Therapeutics Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2023.186
Hyuk-Jun Yoon, Heui Woong Moon, Young Sil Min, Fanxue Jin, Joon Seok Bang, Uy Dong Sohn, Hyun Dong Je
{"title":"Effect of Kaempferol on Modulation of Vascular Contractility Mainly through PKC and CPI-17 Inactivation.","authors":"Hyuk-Jun Yoon, Heui Woong Moon, Young Sil Min, Fanxue Jin, Joon Seok Bang, Uy Dong Sohn, Hyun Dong Je","doi":"10.4062/biomolther.2023.186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4062/biomolther.2023.186","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, we investigated the efficacy of kaempferol (a flavonoid found in plants and plant-derived foods such as kale, beans, tea, spinach and broccoli) on vascular contractibility and aimed to clarify the detailed mechanism underlying the relaxation. Isometric contractions of divested muscles were stored and linked with western blot analysis which was carried out to estimate the phosphorylation of myosin phosphatase targeting subunit 1 (MYPT1) and phosphorylation-dependent inhibitory protein for myosin phosphatase (CPI-17) and to estimate the effect of kaempferol on the RhoA/ROCK/CPI-17 pathway. Kaempferol conspicuously impeded phorbol ester-, fluoride- and a thromboxane mimetic-derived contractions regardless of endothelial nitric oxide synthesis, indicating its direct effect on smooth muscles. It also conspicuously impeded the fluoride-derived elevation in phospho-MYPT1 rather than phospho-CPI-17 levels and phorbol 12,13-dibutyrate-derived increase in phospho-CPI-17 and phospho-ERK1/2 levels, suggesting the depression of PKC and MEK activities and subsequent phosphorylation of CPI-17 and ERK1/2. Taken together, these outcomes suggest that kaempferol-derived relaxation incorporates myosin phosphatase retrieval and calcium desensitization, which appear to be modulated by CPI-17 dephosphorylation mainly through PKC inactivation.","PeriodicalId":8949,"journal":{"name":"Biomolecules & Therapeutics","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140570384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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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Cordycepin Enhanced Therapeutic Potential of Gemcitabine against Cholangiocarcinoma via Downregulating Cancer Stem-Like Properties. 虫草素通过下调癌干样特性增强了吉西他滨对胆管癌的治疗潜力
IF 3.7 3区 医学
Biomolecules & Therapeutics Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2023.198
Hong Kyu Lee, Yun-Jung Na, Su-Min Seong, Dohee Ahn, Kyung-Chul Choi
{"title":"Cordycepin Enhanced Therapeutic Potential of Gemcitabine against Cholangiocarcinoma via Downregulating Cancer Stem-Like Properties.","authors":"Hong Kyu Lee, Yun-Jung Na, Su-Min Seong, Dohee Ahn, Kyung-Chul Choi","doi":"10.4062/biomolther.2023.198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4062/biomolther.2023.198","url":null,"abstract":"Cordycepin, a valuable bioactive component isolated from <i>Cordyceps militaris</i>, has been reported to possess anti-cancer potential and the property to enhance the effects of chemotherapeutic agents in various types of cancers. However, the ability of cordycepin to chemosensitize cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) cells to gemcitabine has not yet been evaluated. The current study was performed to evaluate the above, and the mechanisms associated with it. The study analyzed the effects of cordycepin in combination with gemcitabine on the cancer stem-like properties of the CCA SNU478 cell line, including its anti-apoptotic, migratory, and antioxidant effects. In addition, the combination of cordycepin and gemcitabine was evaluated in the CCA xenograft model. The cordycepin treatment significantly decreased SNU478 cell viability and, in combination with gemcitabine, additively reduced cell viability. The cordycepin and gemcitabine co-treatment significantly increased the Annexin V+ population and downregulated B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) expression, suggesting that the decreased cell viability in the cordycepin+gemcitabine group may result from an increase in apoptotic death. In addition, the cordycepin and gemcitabine co-treatment significantly reduced the migratory ability of SNU478 cells in the wound healing and trans-well migration assays. It was observed that the cordycepin and gemcitabine cotreatment reduced the CD44<sup>high</sup>CD133<sup>high</sup> population in SNU478 cells and the expression level of sex determining region Y-box 2 (Sox-2), indicating the downregulation of the cancer stem-like population. Cordycepin also enhanced oxidative damage mediated by gemcitabine in MitoSOX staining associated with the upregulated Kelch like ECH Associated Protein 1 (Keap1)/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) expression ratio. In the SNU478 xenograft model, co-administration of cordycepin and gemcitabine additively delayed tumor growth. These results indicate that cordycepin potentiates the chemotherapeutic property of gemcitabine against CCA, which results from the downregulation of its cancer-stem-like properties. Hence, the combination therapy of cordycepin and gemcitabine may be a promising therapeutic strategy in the treatment of CCA.","PeriodicalId":8949,"journal":{"name":"Biomolecules & Therapeutics","volume":"50 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140570391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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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Activation of Heme Oxygenase-1 by Mangiferin in Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells Contributes to Blocking Oxidative Damage. 芒果苷激活人视网膜色素上皮细胞中的血红素加氧酶-1有助于阻止氧化损伤
IF 3.7 3区 医学
Biomolecules & Therapeutics Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2023.175
Cheol Park, Hee-Jae Cha, Hyun Hwangbo, EunJin Bang, Heui-Soo Kim, Seok Joong Yun, Sung-Kwon Moon, Wun-Jae Kim, Gi-Young Kim, Seung-On Lee, Jung-Hyun Shim, Yung Hyun Choi
{"title":"Activation of Heme Oxygenase-1 by Mangiferin in Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells Contributes to Blocking Oxidative Damage.","authors":"Cheol Park, Hee-Jae Cha, Hyun Hwangbo, EunJin Bang, Heui-Soo Kim, Seok Joong Yun, Sung-Kwon Moon, Wun-Jae Kim, Gi-Young Kim, Seung-On Lee, Jung-Hyun Shim, Yung Hyun Choi","doi":"10.4062/biomolther.2023.175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4062/biomolther.2023.175","url":null,"abstract":"Mangiferin is a kind of natural xanthone glycosides and is known to have various pharmacological activities. However, since the beneficial efficacy of this compound has not been reported in retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells, this study aimed to evaluate whether mangiferin could protect human RPE ARPE-19 cells from oxidative injury mimicked by hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>). The results showed that mangiferin attenuated H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>-induced cell viability reduction and DNA damage, while inhibiting reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and preserving diminished glutathione (GSH). Mangiferin also antagonized H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>-induced inhibition of the expression and activity of antioxidant enzymes such as manganese superoxide dismutase and GSH peroxidase, which was associated with inhibition of mitochondrial ROS production. In addition, mangiferin protected ARPE-19 cells from H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>-induced apoptosis by increasing the Bcl-2/Bax ratio, decreasing caspase-3 activation, and blocking poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase cleavage. Moreover, mangiferin suppressed the release of cytochrome <i>c</i> into the cytosol, which was achieved by interfering with mitochondrial membrane disruption. Furthermore, mangiferin increased the expression and activity of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) and nuclear factor-erythroid-2 related factor 2 (Nrf2). However, the inhibition of ROS production, cytoprotective and anti-apoptotic effects of mangiferin were significantly attenuated by the HO-1 inhibitor, indicating that mangiferin promoted Nrf2-mediated HO-1 activity to prevent ARPE-19 cells from oxidative injury. The results of this study suggest that mangiferin, as an Nrf2 activator, has potent ROS scavenging activity and may have the potential to protect oxidative stress-mediated ocular diseases.","PeriodicalId":8949,"journal":{"name":"Biomolecules & Therapeutics","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140570199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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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Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Activates Hepatic Macrophages through PERK-hnRNPA1 Signaling. 内质网应激通过 PERK-hnRNPA1 信号激活肝脏巨噬细胞
IF 3.7 3区 医学
Biomolecules & Therapeutics Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2023.174
Ari Kwon, Yun Seok Kim, Jiyoon Kim, Ja Hyun Koo
{"title":"Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Activates Hepatic Macrophages through PERK-hnRNPA1 Signaling.","authors":"Ari Kwon, Yun Seok Kim, Jiyoon Kim, Ja Hyun Koo","doi":"10.4062/biomolther.2023.174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4062/biomolther.2023.174","url":null,"abstract":"Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress plays a crucial role in liver diseases, affecting various types of hepatic cells. While studies have focused on the link between ER stress and hepatocytes as well as hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), the precise involvement of hepatic macrophages in ER stress-induced liver injury remains poorly understood. Here, we examined the effects of ER stress on hepatic macrophages and their role in liver injury. Acute ER stress led to the accumulation and activation of hepatic macrophages, which preceded hepatocyte apoptosis. Notably, macrophage depletion mitigated liver injury induced by ER stress, underscoring their detrimental role. Mechanistic studies revealed that ER stress stimulates macrophages predominantly via the PERK signaling pathway, regardless of its canonical substrate ATF4. hnRNPA1 has been identified as a crucial mediator of PERK-driven macrophage activation, as the overexpression of hnRNPA1 effectively reduced ER stress and suppressed pro-inflammatory activation. We observed that hnRNPA1 interacts with mRNAs that encode UPR-related proteins, indicating its role in the regulation of ER stress response in macrophages. These findings illuminate the cell type-specific responses to ER stress and the significance of hepatic macrophages in ER stress-induced liver injury. Collectively, the PERK-hnRNPA1 axis has been discovered as a molecular mechanism for macrophage activation, presenting prospective therapeutic targets for inflammatory hepatic diseases such as acute liver injury.","PeriodicalId":8949,"journal":{"name":"Biomolecules & Therapeutics","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140570189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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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Exploring the Potential of Natural Products as FoxO1 Inhibitors: an In Silico Approach. 探索天然产品作为 FoxO1 抑制剂的潜力:一种硅学方法。
IF 3.7 3区 医学
Biomolecules & Therapeutics Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2023.156
Anugya Gupta, Rajesh Haldhar, Vipul Agarwal, Dharmendra Singh Rajput, Kyung-Soo Chun, Sang Beom Han, Vinit Raj, Sangkil Lee
{"title":"Exploring the Potential of Natural Products as FoxO1 Inhibitors: an In Silico Approach.","authors":"Anugya Gupta, Rajesh Haldhar, Vipul Agarwal, Dharmendra Singh Rajput, Kyung-Soo Chun, Sang Beom Han, Vinit Raj, Sangkil Lee","doi":"10.4062/biomolther.2023.156","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4062/biomolther.2023.156","url":null,"abstract":"FoxO1, a member of the Forkhead transcription factor family subgroup O (FoxO), is expressed in a range of cell types and is crucial for various pathophysiological processes, such as apoptosis and inflammation. While FoxO1's roles in multiple diseases have been recognized, the target has remained largely unexplored due to the absence of cost-effective and efficient inhibitors. Therefore, there is a need for natural FoxO1 inhibitors with minimal adverse effects. In this study, docking, MMGBSA, and ADMET analyses were performed to identify natural compounds that exhibit strong binding affinity to FoxO1. The top candidates were then subjected to molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. A natural product library was screened for interaction with FoxO1 (PDB ID- 3CO6) using the Glide module of the Schrödinger suite. <i>In silico</i> ADMET profiling was conducted using SwissADME and pkCSM web servers. Binding free energies of the selected compounds were assessed with the Prime-MMGBSA module, while the dynamics of the top hits were analyzed using the Desmond module of the Schrödinger suite. Several natural products demonstrated high docking scores with FoxO1, indicating their potential as FoxO1 inhibitors. Specifically, the docking scores of neochlorogenic acid and fraxin were both below -6.0. These compounds also exhibit favorable drug-like properties, and a 25 ns MD study revealed a stable interaction between fraxin and FoxO1. Our findings highlight the potential of various natural products, particularly fraxin, as effective FoxO1 inhibitors with strong binding affinity, dynamic stability, and suitable ADMET profiles.","PeriodicalId":8949,"journal":{"name":"Biomolecules & Therapeutics","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140570214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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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Unlocking the Therapeutic Potential of BCL-2 Associated Protein Family: Exploring BCL-2 Inhibitors in Cancer Therapy. 释放 BCL-2 相关蛋白家族的治疗潜力:探索BCL-2抑制剂在癌症治疗中的应用。
IF 3.7 3区 医学
Biomolecules & Therapeutics Pub Date : 2024-04-09 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2023.149
Bisan El Dakkak, Jalal Taneera, Waseem El-Huneidi, Eman Abu-Gharbieh, Rifat Hamoudi, Mohammad H Semreen, Nelson C Soares, Eman Y Abu-Rish, Mahmoud Y Alkawareek, Alaaldin M Alkilany, Yasser Bustanji
{"title":"Unlocking the Therapeutic Potential of BCL-2 Associated Protein Family: Exploring BCL-2 Inhibitors in Cancer Therapy.","authors":"Bisan El Dakkak, Jalal Taneera, Waseem El-Huneidi, Eman Abu-Gharbieh, Rifat Hamoudi, Mohammad H Semreen, Nelson C Soares, Eman Y Abu-Rish, Mahmoud Y Alkawareek, Alaaldin M Alkilany, Yasser Bustanji","doi":"10.4062/biomolther.2023.149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4062/biomolther.2023.149","url":null,"abstract":"Apoptosis, programmed cell death pathway, is a vital physiological mechanism that ensures cellular homeostasis and overall cellular well-being. In the context of cancer, where evasion of apoptosis is a hallmark, the overexpression of anti-apoptotic proteins like Bcl2, Bcl-XL, and Mcl-1 has been documented. Consequently, these proteins have emerged as promising targets for therapeutic interventions. The BCL-2 protein family is central to apoptosis and plays a significant importance in determining cellular fate serving as a critical determinant in this biological process. This review offers a comprehensive exploration of the BCL-2 protein family, emphasizing its dual nature. Specifically, certain members of this family promote cell survival (known as anti-apoptotic proteins), while others are involved in facilitating cell death (referred to as pro-apoptotic and BH3-only proteins). The potential of directly targeting these proteins is examined, particularly due to their involvement in conferring resistance to traditional cancer therapies. The effectiveness of such targeting strategies is also discussed, considering the tumor's propensity for anti-apoptotic pathways. Furthermore, the review highlights emerging research on combination therapies, where BCL-2 inhibitors are used synergistically with other treatments to enhance therapeutic outcomes. By understanding and manipulating the BCL-2 family and its associated pathways, we open doors to innovative and more effective cancer treatments, offering hope for resistant and aggressive cases.","PeriodicalId":8949,"journal":{"name":"Biomolecules & Therapeutics","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140602923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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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