Xiangchao Meng, Hongye Chen, Zhihui Tan, Weitao Yan, Yinfeng Liu, Ji Lv, Meng Han
{"title":"USP53 Affects the Proliferation and Apoptosis of Breast Cancer Cells by Regulating the Ubiquitination Level of ZMYND11.","authors":"Xiangchao Meng, Hongye Chen, Zhihui Tan, Weitao Yan, Yinfeng Liu, Ji Lv, Meng Han","doi":"10.1186/s12575-024-00251-4","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12575-024-00251-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Breast cancer is the most common female malignancy worldwide. Ubiquitin-specific peptidase 53 (USP53) has been shown to exert cancer-suppressing functions in several solid tumors, but its role and the underlying mechanism in breast cancer has not been clearly elucidated. Therefore, we have carried out a series of detailed studies on this matter at the levels of bioinformatics, clinical tissue, cell function and animal model. We found that USP53 expression was downregulated in breast cancer specimens and was negatively correlated with the clinical stages. Gain- and loss-of-function experiments demonstrated USP53 inhibited proliferation, clonogenesis, cell cycle and xenograft growth, as well as induced apoptosis and mitochondrial damage of breast cancer cells. Co-immunoprecipitation data suggested that USP53 interacted with zinc finger MYND-type containing 11 (ZMYND11), and catalyzed its deubiquitination and stabilization. The 33-50 amino acid Cys-box domain was key for USP53 enzyme activity, but not essential for its binding with ZMYND11. The rescue experiments revealed that the anti-tumor role of USP53 in breast cancer cells was at least partially mediated by ZMYND11. Both USP53 and ZMYND11 were prognostic protective factors for breast cancer. USP53-ZMYND11 axis may be a good potential biomarker or therapeutic target for breast cancer, which can provide novel insights into the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":8960,"journal":{"name":"Biological Procedures Online","volume":"26 1","pages":"24"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11264418/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141751000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High-sensitivity whole-mount in situ Hybridization of Mouse Oocytes and Embryos Visualizes the Super-resolution Structures and Distributions of mRNA Molecules","authors":"Takahiro Sanada, Tomoya Kotani","doi":"10.1186/s12575-024-00250-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s12575-024-00250-5","url":null,"abstract":"Mammalian oocytes accumulate more than ten thousand mRNAs, of which three to four thousand mRNAs are translationally repressed. The timings and sites of translational activation of these dormant mRNAs are crucial for promoting oocyte maturation and embryonic development. How these mRNAs are accumulated and distributed in oocytes is therefore a fundamental issue to be explored. A method that enables visualization of mRNA molecules with high resolution in a simple manner would be valuable for understanding how oocytes accumulate and regulate the dormant mRNAs. We have developed a highly sensitive whole-mount in situ hybridization method using in vitro-synthesized RNA probes and the tyramide signal amplification (TSA) system optimized for mouse oocytes and embryos. By using this method, Pou5f1/Oct4, Emi2, and cyclin B1 mRNAs were detected in immature oocytes and 2-cell stage embryos. Confocal microscopy showed that these mRNAs formed granular structures in the oocyte cytoplasm. The structures of Pou5f1/Oct4 and cyclin B1 mRNAs persisted in 2-cell stage embryos. Pou5f1/Oct4 RNA granules exhibited a solid-like property in immature oocytes and became liquid-like droplets in 2-cell stage embryos. Double-staining of cyclin B1 mRNA with Emi2 or Pou5f1/Oct4 mRNA revealed that these mRNAs were distributed as different RNA granules without overlapping each other and that the size of cyclin B1 RNA granules tended to be larger than that of Emi2 RNA granules. The structures and distribution patterns of these mRNAs were further analyzed by N-SIM super-resolution microscopy. This analysis revealed that the large-sized RNA granules consist of many small-sized granules, suggesting the accumulation and regulation of dormant mRNAs as basal-sized RNA granules. The method established in this study can easily visualize the structure and distribution of mRNAs accumulated in mammalian oocytes and embryos with high sensitivity and super-resolution. This method is useful for investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms of translational control of mRNAs by which maturation and early developmental processes are promoted.","PeriodicalId":8960,"journal":{"name":"Biological Procedures Online","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141570170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tahira Kamal, Saeed-Ul-Hassan Khan, Fariha Hassan, Amir-Bin- Zahoor, Amman Ullah, S Murtaza Hassan Andrabi, Ghulam Muhammad Ali, Tayyaba Afsar, Fohad Mabood Husain, Huma Shafique, Suhail Razak
{"title":"Molecular Characterization of Lineage-IV Peste Des Petits Ruminants Virus and the Development of In-House Indirect Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (IELISA) for its Rapid Detection\".","authors":"Tahira Kamal, Saeed-Ul-Hassan Khan, Fariha Hassan, Amir-Bin- Zahoor, Amman Ullah, S Murtaza Hassan Andrabi, Ghulam Muhammad Ali, Tayyaba Afsar, Fohad Mabood Husain, Huma Shafique, Suhail Razak","doi":"10.1186/s12575-024-00249-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12575-024-00249-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peste des petits ruminants (PPRV), a highly contagious viral disease, causes significant economic losses concerning sheep and goats. Recently, PPR viruses (PPRVs), have adopted new hosts and lineage IV of PPRVs represents genetic diversity within the same lineage. 350 samples, including blood, swabs, and tissues from sheep/goats, were collected during the 2020-2021 disease outbreaks in Pakistan. These samples were analysed through RT-PCR and three isolates of PPRV with accession numbers, MW600920, MW600921, and MW600922, were submitted to GenBank, based on the partial N-gene sequencing. This analysis provides a better understanding of genetic characterizations and a targeted RT-PCR approach for rapid PPRV diagnosis. An IELISA test was developed using the semi-purified antigen MW600922 isolate grown in Vero cells. The PPRV isolates currently present high divergence with the Turkish strain; conversely, similarities equivalent to 99.73% were observed for isolates collected from Pakistan. The developed indirect ELISA (IELISA) test demonstrated antibody detection rates at dilutions of 1:200 for antibodies (serum) and 1:32 for antigens. In comparison to cELISA, high specificity (85.23%) and sensitivity (90.60%) rates were observed. In contrast to the virus neutralization test (VNT), IELISA was observed to be 100% specific and 82.14% sensitive in its results. Based on these results, serological surveys conducted for PPR antibodies using IELISA can be a more effective strategy on a larger scale. Furthermore, our results demonstrate a significant breakthrough in the research in terms of cost-effectiveness and storage efficiency, and the developed IELISA test is highly recommended for use in developing countries.</p>","PeriodicalId":8960,"journal":{"name":"Biological Procedures Online","volume":"26 1","pages":"22"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11225139/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141537481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"EAF2 Downregulation Recruits Tumor-associated Macrophages in Prostate Cancer through Upregulation of MIF.","authors":"Tianyu Cao, Qian Sun, Xiaoqin Shi, Xiuke Lin, Qingyuan Lin, Jinchao Zhu, Junhao Xu, Di Cui, Youwei Shi, Yifeng Jing, Wenhuan Guo","doi":"10.1186/s12575-024-00247-0","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12575-024-00247-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The role of tumor inflammatory microenvironment in the advancement of cancer, particularly prostate cancer, is widely acknowledged. ELL-associated factor 2 (EAF2), a tumor suppressor that has been identified in the prostate, is often downregulated in prostate cancer. Earlier investigations have shown that mice with EAF2 gene knockout exhibited a substantial infiltration of inflammatory cells into the prostatic stroma.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cohort comprising 38 patients who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and subsequently undergone radical prostatectomy (RP) was selected. These patients were pathologically graded according to the Gleason scoring system and divided into two groups. The purpose of this selection was to investigate the potential correlation between EAF2 and CD163 using immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining. Additionally, in vitro experimentation was conducted to verify the relationship between EAF2 expression, macrophage migration and polarization.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our study demonstrated that in specimens of human prostate cancer, the expression of EAF2 was notably downregulated, and this decrease was inversely associated with the number of CD163-positive macrophages that infiltrated the cancerous tissue. Cell co-culture experiments revealed that the chemotactic effect of tumor cells towards macrophages was intensified and that macrophages differentiated into tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) when EAF2 was knocked out. Additionally, the application of cytokine protein microarray showed that the expression of chemokine macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) increased after EAF2 knockout.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings suggested that EAF2 was involved in the infiltration of CD163-positive macrophages in prostate cancer via MIF.</p>","PeriodicalId":8960,"journal":{"name":"Biological Procedures Online","volume":"26 1","pages":"21"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11225222/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141537464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Khursheed Muzammil, Saba Rayyani, Ahmed Abbas Sahib, Omid Gholizadeh, Hayder Naji Sameer, Tareq Jwad Kazem, Haneen Badran Mohammed, Hesam Ghafouri Kalajahi, Rahadian Zainul, Saman Yasamineh
{"title":"Recent Advances in Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus Detection, Treatment, and Vaccination: Overview of Current Status and Challenges.","authors":"Khursheed Muzammil, Saba Rayyani, Ahmed Abbas Sahib, Omid Gholizadeh, Hayder Naji Sameer, Tareq Jwad Kazem, Haneen Badran Mohammed, Hesam Ghafouri Kalajahi, Rahadian Zainul, Saman Yasamineh","doi":"10.1186/s12575-024-00244-3","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12575-024-00244-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is a tick-borne virus, and zoonosis, and affects large regions of Asia, Southwestern and Southeastern Europe, and Africa. CCHFV can produce symptoms, including no specific clinical symptoms, mild to severe clinical symptoms, or deadly infections. Virus isolation attempts, antigen-capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) are all possible diagnostic tests for CCHFV. Furthermore, an efficient, quick, and cheap technology, including biosensors, must be designed and developed to detect CCHFV. The goal of this article is to offer an overview of modern laboratory tests available as well as other innovative detection methods such as biosensors for CCHFV, as well as the benefits and limits of the assays. Furthermore, confirmed cases of CCHF are managed with symptomatic assistance and general supportive care. This study examined the various treatment modalities, as well as their respective limitations and developments, including immunotherapy and antivirals. Recent biotechnology advancements and the availability of suitable animal models have accelerated the development of CCHF vaccines by a substantial margin. We examined a range of potential vaccines for CCHF in this research, comprising nucleic acid, viral particles, inactivated, and multi-epitope vaccines, as well as the present obstacles and developments in this field. Thus, the purpose of this review is to present a comprehensive summary of the endeavors dedicated to advancing various diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive strategies for CCHF infection in anticipation of forthcoming hazards.</p>","PeriodicalId":8960,"journal":{"name":"Biological Procedures Online","volume":"26 1","pages":"20"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11201903/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141455133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Impact of Blood and Urine Biomarkers on Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Insights from Mendelian Randomization and Cross-sectional Study from NHANES.","authors":"Wang Jingzhi, Xuehao Cui","doi":"10.1186/s12575-024-00248-z","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12575-024-00248-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness, affecting millions worldwide. Its complex pathogenesis involves a variety of risk factors, including lipid metabolism and inflammation. This study aims to elucidate the causal relationships between biomarkers related to these processes and AMD, leveraging Mendelian randomization (MR) and cross-sectional analysis from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We conducted a two-phase study, initially using MR to explore the causality between 35 biomarkers and various AMD subtypes, followed by observational analysis with NHANES data to validate these findings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>MR analysis identified a protective role of TG and a risk factor role of HDL-C and CRP in AMD development. NHANES data corroborated these findings, highlighting a nuanced relationship between these biomarkers and AMD. Notably, lipid metabolism-related biomarkers showed stronger associations with early AMD, whereas CRP's significance was pronounced in late AMD.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This comprehensive analysis, combining MR with NHANES data, reinforces the importance of lipid metabolism and inflammation in AMD's etiology. Future research should further investigate these biomarkers' mechanisms and their potential as therapeutic targets for AMD prevention and treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":8960,"journal":{"name":"Biological Procedures Online","volume":"26 1","pages":"19"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11201032/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141449626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ana Torres, Lorena Bernardo, Carmen Sánchez, Esperanza Morato, Jose Carlos Solana, Eugenia Carrillo
{"title":"Comparing the Proteomic Profiles of Extracellular Vesicles Isolated using Different Methods from Long-term Stored Plasma Samples.","authors":"Ana Torres, Lorena Bernardo, Carmen Sánchez, Esperanza Morato, Jose Carlos Solana, Eugenia Carrillo","doi":"10.1186/s12575-024-00243-4","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12575-024-00243-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The lack of standardized protocols for isolating extracellular vesicles (EVs), especially from biobank-stored blood plasma, translates to limitations for the study of new biomarkers. This study examines whether a combination of current isolation methods could enhance the specificity and purity of isolated EVs for diagnosis and personalized medicine purposes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>EVs were isolated from healthy human plasma stored for one year by ultracentrifugation (UC), size exclusion chromatography (SEC), or SEC and UC combined (SEC + UC). The EV isolates were then characterized by transmission electron microscopy imaging, nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) and western blotting. Proteomic procedures were used to analyze protein contents. The presence of EV markers in all isolates was confirmed by western blotting yet this analysis revealed higher albumin expression in EVs-UC, suggesting plasma protein contamination. Proteomic analysis identified 542 proteins, SEC + UC yielding the most complex proteome at 364 proteins. Through gene ontology enrichment, we observed differences in the cellular components of EVs and plasma in that SEC + UC isolates featured higher proportions of EV proteins than those derived from the other two methods. Analysis of proteins unique to each isolation method served to identify 181 unique proteins for the combined approach, including those normally appearing in low concentrations in plasma. This indicates that with this combined method, it is possible to detect less abundant plasma proteins by proteomics in the resultant isolates.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings reveal that the SEC + UC approach yields highly pure and diverse EVs suitable for comprehensive proteomic analysis with applications for the detection of new biomarkers in biobank-stored plasma samples.</p>","PeriodicalId":8960,"journal":{"name":"Biological Procedures Online","volume":"26 1","pages":"18"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11188224/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141426229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura Jones, Christopher Sanders, Marion England, Mary Cameron, Simon Carpenter
{"title":"Pupal Exuviae of Culex Pipiens L. (Diptera: Culicidae) Can be Utilised as a Non-Invasive Method of Biotype Differentiation.","authors":"Laura Jones, Christopher Sanders, Marion England, Mary Cameron, Simon Carpenter","doi":"10.1186/s12575-024-00246-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12575-024-00246-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Culex pipiens L. is a principal vector of zoonotic arboviruses in Europe, acting in both an amplification role in enzootic transmission between avian hosts and as a bridge vector between avian hosts and mammals. The species consists of two forms which are indistinguishable using morphological methods but possess varying ecological and physiological traits that influence their vector capacity. In this study we validate methods that can be used to extract trace DNA from single pupal exuviae of Cx. pipiens for use in molecular speciation of samples. These DNA extraction methods are compared using measurement of the total yield and successful identification using a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Genomic DNA was initially extracted from colony-derived individuals using an ethanol precipitation method, two commercially available DNA extraction kits: DNeasy® Blood & Tissue Kit (Qiagen, UK) and Wizard® SV Genomic DNA Purification System (Promega, UK) and a direct real-time PCR method. Time elapsed between eclosion and processing of pupae significantly influenced Cx. pipiens form identification as nucleic acid concentration and PCR amplification success decreased with increased time elapsed. Real-time PCR amplification success, however, was not shown to vary significantly between the three extraction methods, with all methods successfully identifying all samples, but the direct real-time PCR method achieved a lesser amplification success rate of 70% (n = 20 for each treatment). More variable results were produced when field-derived exuviae were used, with no significant difference in real-time PCR amplification success found across the four methods and a lower overall rate of successful identification of 55-80%.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study shows that both colony and field derived Cx. pipiens pupal exuviae can be a useful non-invasive source of trace DNA permitting accurate biotype differentiation for at least twenty-four hours post-eclosion. The significance and utility of this technique in ecological and behavioural studies of Cx. pipiens is discussed and recommendations made for use according to experimental scenario.</p>","PeriodicalId":8960,"journal":{"name":"Biological Procedures Online","volume":"26 1","pages":"17"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11186230/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141417572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dalia Medhat, Mona A El-Bana, Ibrahim El-Tantawy El-Sayed, Abdullah A S Ahmed, Mehrez E El-Naggar, Jihan Hussein
{"title":"Investigating the Anti-inflammatory Effect of Quinoline Derivative: N1-(5-methyl-5H-indolo[2,3-b]quinolin-11-yl)benzene-1,4-diamine Hydrochloride Loaded Soluble Starch Nanoparticles Against Methotrexate-induced Inflammation in Experimental Model.","authors":"Dalia Medhat, Mona A El-Bana, Ibrahim El-Tantawy El-Sayed, Abdullah A S Ahmed, Mehrez E El-Naggar, Jihan Hussein","doi":"10.1186/s12575-024-00240-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12575-024-00240-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>It is necessary to develop advanced therapies utilizing natural ingredients with anti-inflammatory qualities in order to lessen the negative effects of chemotherapeutics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The bioactive N1-(5-methyl-5H-indolo[2,3-b]quinolin-11-yl)benzene-1,4-diamine hydrochloride (NIQBD) was synthesized. After that, soluble starch nanoparticles (StNPs) was used as a carrier for the synthesized NIQBD with different concentrations (50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg). The obtained StNPs loaded with different concentrations of NIQBD were coded as StNPs-1, StNPs-2, and StNPs-3. It was observed that, StNPs-1, StNPs-2, and StNPs-3 exhibited an average size of 246, 300, and 328 nm, respectively. Additionally, they also formed with homogeneity particles as depicted from polydispersity index values (PDI). The PDI values of StNPs-1, StNPs-2, and StNPs-3 are 0.298, 0.177, and 0.262, respectively. In vivo investigation of the potential properties of the different concentrations of StNPs loaded with NIQBD against MTX-induced inflammation in the lung and liver showed a statistically substantial increase in levels of reduced glutathione (GSH) accompanied by a significant decrease in levels of oxidants such as malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), advanced oxidation protein product (AOPP), matrix metalloproteinase 9/Gelatinase B (MMP-9), and levels of inflammatory mediators including interleukin 1-beta (IL-1β), nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) in both lung and liver tissues, and a significant decrease in levels of plasma homocysteine (Hcy) compared to the MTX-induced inflammation group. The highly significant results were obtained by treatment with a concentration of 200 mg/mL. Histopathological examination supported these results, where treatment showed minimal inflammatory infiltration and congestion in lung tissue, a mildly congested central vein, and mild activation of Kupffer cells in liver tissues.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Combining the treatment of MTX with natural antioxidant supplements may help reducing the associated oxidation and inflammation.</p>","PeriodicalId":8960,"journal":{"name":"Biological Procedures Online","volume":"26 1","pages":"16"},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11149278/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141237147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yating Wu, Yue Cao, Li Chen, Xiaofeng Lai, Shenghang Zhang, Shuiliang Wang
{"title":"Role of Exosomes in Cancer and Aptamer-Modified Exosomes as a Promising Platform for Cancer Targeted Therapy.","authors":"Yating Wu, Yue Cao, Li Chen, Xiaofeng Lai, Shenghang Zhang, Shuiliang Wang","doi":"10.1186/s12575-024-00245-2","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s12575-024-00245-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exosomes are increasingly recognized as important mediators of intercellular communication in cancer biology. Exosomes can be derived from cancer cells as well as cellular components in tumor microenvironment. After secretion, the exosomes carrying a wide range of bioactive cargos can be ingested by local or distant recipient cells. The released cargos act through a variety of mechanisms to elicit multiple biological effects and impact most if not all hallmarks of cancer. Moreover, owing to their excellent biocompatibility and capability of being easily engineered or modified, exosomes are currently exploited as a promising platform for cancer targeted therapy. In this review, we first summarize the current knowledge of roles of exosomes in risk and etiology, initiation and progression of cancer, as well as their underlying molecular mechanisms. The aptamer-modified exosome as a promising platform for cancer targeted therapy is then briefly introduced. We also discuss the future directions for emerging roles of exosome in tumor biology and perspective of aptamer-modified exosomes in cancer therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":8960,"journal":{"name":"Biological Procedures Online","volume":"26 1","pages":"15"},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11129508/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141157616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}