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Cytokine ; 181: 156666, 2024 Jun 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38906038

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BACKGROUND: This study aims to investigate cell-free DNA (cfDNA) methylation of genes involved in some immune system targets as biomarkers of radioresistance in patients with non-metastatic rectal cancer. METHODS: Gene expression (GSE68204, GPL6480, and GSE15781) and DNA methylation profiles (GSE75548 and GSE139404) of rectal cancer patients were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. GEO2R and FunRich software were first used to identify genes with significant expression differences. Enricher softwer was then used to analyze Gene Ontology and detect pathway enrichment of hub genes. Blood samples were then taken from 43 rectal cancer patients. After cfDNA extraction from samples, it was treated with bisulfite and analyzed by methylation-specific PCR. RESULTS: 1088 genes with high and 629 with low expression were identified by GEO2R and FunRich software. A total of five high-expression hub genes, including CDH24, FGF18, CCND1, IFITM1, UBE2V1, and three low-expression hub genes, including CBLN2, VIPR2, and IRF4, were identified from UALCAN and DNMIVD databases. Methylation-specific PCR indicated a significant difference in hub gene methylation between cancerous and non-cancerous individuals. Radiochemotherapy significantly affected hub gene methylation. There was a considerable difference in the methylation rate of hub genes between patients who responded to radiochemotherapy and those who did not. CONCLUSIONS: Evaluating gene methylation patterns might be an appropriate diagnostic tool to predict radiochemotherapy response and develop targeted therapeutic agents.

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Mol Biol Rep ; 51(1): 748, 2024 Jun 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38874843

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Background this study was conducted to assess the effects of vitamin D on differentiation of bone marrow- derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) into insulin producing cells (IPCs). Method BM-MSCs were isolated from femur and tibia of rats and incubated in low (LG) or high glucose (HG) (5mM or 25mM), or high glucose DMEM media supplemented with vitamin D (0.2nM) (HGD) for 14 days. Cells viability was analysis by MTT assay. Differentiation of SCs was confirmed using measuring genes expression level of pdx1 and insulin, and insulin secretion, glucose stimulated insulin secretion, and insulin content by ELISA method. Results Cell viability was significantly higher in HGD than LG (p < 0.05) in day 3, also, in HG and HGD than LG (p < 0.001), and HGD vs. HG (p < 0.001) in day 7. Pdx1 and insulin level was markedly higher in HGD than LG (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01). pdx1 expression was markedly higher in HGD (p < 0.05) than LG, also insulin expression the HG (p < 0.05), and HGD (p < 0.01) groups compared to the LG group. Insulin release at 5mM glucose was notably higher in the HGD group compared to LG (p < 0.05), and at 25mM glucose, both HG and HGD showed significant increases vs. LG (p < 0.05 and p < 0.01, respectively). Insulin content was significantly higher in both 5mM and 25mM glucose for HG and HGD vs. LG (p < 0.01 and p < 0.001, respectively). In conclusion, treatment BM-MSCs with vitamin D could increase their differentiation into IPCs and it can be considered as a potential supplementary agent in enhancing differentiation SCs into insulin generating cells.


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Células da Medula Óssea , Diferenciação Celular , Células Secretoras de Insulina , Insulina , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais , Vitamina D , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/metabolismo , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/efeitos dos fármacos , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/citologia , Animais , Diferenciação Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Vitamina D/farmacologia , Vitamina D/metabolismo , Ratos , Insulina/metabolismo , Células Secretoras de Insulina/metabolismo , Células Secretoras de Insulina/efeitos dos fármacos , Células da Medula Óssea/metabolismo , Células da Medula Óssea/efeitos dos fármacos , Células da Medula Óssea/citologia , Glucose/metabolismo , Glucose/farmacologia , Proteínas de Homeodomínio/metabolismo , Proteínas de Homeodomínio/genética , Células Cultivadas , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Masculino , Transativadores/metabolismo , Transativadores/genética , Suplementos Nutricionais , Secreção de Insulina/efeitos dos fármacos
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Biotechnol Lett ; 46(2): 147-159, 2024 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38184487

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There is a strong relationship between the dysregulation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and the development of epithelial-derived cancers. Therefore, EGFR has usually been considered the desired target for gene therapy. Here, we propose an approach for targeting EGFR-expressing cells by phage particles capable of displaying EGF and GFP as tumor-targeting and reporting elements, respectively. For this purpose, the superfolder GFP-EGF (sfGFP-EGF) coding sequence was inserted at the N-terminus of the pIII gene in the pIT2 phagemid. The capability of the constructed phage to recognize EGFR-overexpressing cells was monitored by fluorescence microscopy, fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), and cell-based ELISA experiments. FACS analysis showed a significant shift in the mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of the cells treated with phage displaying sfGFP-EGF compared to phage displaying only sfGFP. The binding of phage displaying sfGFP-EGF to A-431 cells, monitored by fluorescence microscopy, indicated the formation of the sfGFP-EGF-EGFR complex on the surface of the treated cells. Cell-based ELISA experiments showed that phages displaying either EGF or sfGFP-EGF can specifically bind EGFR-expressing cells. The vector constructed in the current study has the potential to be engineered for gene delivery purposes as well as cell-based imaging for tumor detection.


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Bacteriófagos , Neoplasias , Humanos , Bacteriófagos/genética , Bacteriófagos/metabolismo , Fator de Crescimento Epidérmico/genética , Receptores ErbB/genética , Receptores ErbB/metabolismo , Técnicas de Transferência de Genes , Proteínas de Fluorescência Verde/genética , Linhagem Celular Tumoral
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Pharm Dev Technol ; : 1-8, 2024 Jul 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38932720

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Over the past decades, opium derivatives have been discovered as new anticancer agents. In our study, Fe3O4 superparamagnetic nanoparticles (SPIONs) decorated with chitosan were loaded with papaverine or noscapine to surmount drug delivery-related obstacles. Modifying the magnetic nanoparticles (MNP) surface with polymeric materials such as chitosan prevents oxidation and provides a site for drug linkage, which renders them a great drug carrier. The obtained systems were characterized by DLS (20-40 nm were achieved for MNPs and drug- loaded MNPs), TEM (spherical with average size of 11-20 nm) FTIR, XRD, and VSM (71.3 - 42.8 emu/g). Contrary to noscapine, papaverine-MNPs attenuated 4T1 murine breast cancer cell proliferation (11.50 ± 1.74 µg/mL) effectively compared to the free drug (62.35 ± 2.88 µg/mL) while sparing L-929 fibroblast cells (138.14 ± 4.38 µg/mL). Furthermore, SPION and SPION-chitosan displayed no cytotoxic activity. Colony-formation assay confirmed the long-term cytotoxicity of nanostructures. Both developed formulations promoted ROS production accompanied by late apoptotic cell death. The biocompatible nanoparticle exerted an augmenting effect to deliver papaverine to metastatic breast cancer cells.

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BMC Womens Health ; 23(1): 367, 2023 07 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37438745

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INTRODUCTION: Breast reconstruction by prosthesis is frequently performed in breast cancer treatments, and a temporary substitute is used in the first step of two-stage operations. AIM: Due to the advantageous biological features of the human amniotic membrane, we aimed to evaluate its use for temporary implants. METHOD: We prepared small spherical implants from human amniotic membranes and inserted them into BALB/c mice's subcutaneous flanks. Then, we compared the bulging they produced, the durability, and the host reaction with implants made from the chorionic membrane, folded membrane patches, and sterile plastic beads. RESULTS: All amionitic cases were healthy throughout the study and only mild inflammation occurred in them. Furthermore, the bulging of the implants was acceptable and faded gradually. However, moderate inflammation was observed in chorionic implant mice, and the bulging disappeared very soon. Finally, the control group had severe inflammation and the beads implant was rejected. CONCLUSION: Our study showed that the human amniotic membrane could represent a safe and valid tool for breast reconstruction, however, further studies on larger animals and more implants are suggested.


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Âmnio , Curativos Biológicos , Implantes de Mama , Mamoplastia , Animais , Humanos , Camundongos , Inflamação , Mamoplastia/métodos , Projetos Piloto , Próteses e Implantes
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BMC Ophthalmol ; 23(1): 155, 2023 Apr 13.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37055797

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BACKGROUND: To evaluate the safety of different doses of subconjunctival cetuximab in rabbits. METHODS: After general anesthesia rabbits received a subconjunctival injection of 2.5 mg in 0.5 ml, 5 mg in 1 ml, and 10 mg in 2 ml of cetuximab in their right eyes (two rabbits in each group). A similar volume of normal saline solution was injected subconjunctivally in the left eyes. The histopathologic changes were evaluated after enucleation with the aid of H&E staining. RESULTS: No significant difference were observed between the treated and control eyes in terms of conjunctival inflammation, goblet cell density, or limbal blood vessel density for all administered doses of cetuximab. CONCLUSION: Subconjunctival injection of cetuximab with the administrated doses in rabbit eyes are safe.


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Túnica Conjuntiva , Animais , Coelhos , Cetuximab/efeitos adversos , Injeções
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J Cell Biochem ; 123(3): 506-531, 2022 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34897783

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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in humans because of the lack of early diagnosis, distant metastases, and the resistance to adjuvant therapies, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In addition to playing an essential role in tumor progression and development, microRNAs (miRNAs) can be used as a robust biomarker in the early detection of cancer. MiR-1290 was discovered for the first time in human embryonic stem cells, and under typical physiological situations, plays an essential role in neuronal differentiation and neural stem cell proliferation. Its coding sequence is located at the 1p36.13 regions in the first intron of the aldehyde dehydrogenase 4 gene member A1. miR-1290 is out of control in many cancers such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, gastric cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and plays a vital role in their development. Therefore, it is suggested that miR-1290 can be considered as a potential diagnostic and therapeutic target in many cancers. In addition to the importance of miR-1290 in the noninvasive diagnosis of various cancers, this systematic review study discussed the role of miR-1290 in altering the expression of different genes involved in cancer development and chemo-radiation resistance. Moreover, it considered the regulatory effect of natural products on miR-1290 expression and the interaction of lncRNAs by miR-1290.


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Neoplasias da Mama , Neoplasias Esofágicas , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas do Esôfago , MicroRNAs , RNA Longo não Codificante , Neoplasias da Mama/genética , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Proliferação de Células/genética , Neoplasias Esofágicas/genética , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas do Esôfago/genética , Feminino , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica , Humanos , MicroRNAs/genética , MicroRNAs/metabolismo , RNA Longo não Codificante/genética
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Xenobiotica ; 52(4): 346-352, 2022 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35543185

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Renal clearance is one of the main pathways for a drug to be cleared from plasma. The aim of this study is to develop in-silico models to find out the relationship between the type of renal clearance, and structural parameters.Literature data were used to categorise the drugs into those that undergo tubular secretion and those that undergo reabsorption. Different structural descriptors (VolSurf descriptors, Abraham solvation parameters, data warrior descriptors, logarithm of distribution coefficient at pH = 7.4 (logD7.4)) were applied to develop a mechanistic model for estimating renal clearance class whether its secretion or reabsorption.The results of this study show that logD7.4 and the number of hydrogen bond donors, as well as available uncharged species (AUS7.4), are the most effective descriptors to establish mechanistic models for predicting renal clearance class. The classification models were established with a level of accuracy of more than 75%.Developed models of this study can be helpful to predict renal clearance class for new drug candidates with an acceptable error. Hydrophilicity and hydrogen bond formation ability of drugs are among the main descriptors.


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Modelos Biológicos , Simulação por Computador , Ligação de Hidrogênio , Cinética , Taxa de Depuração Metabólica , Preparações Farmacêuticas
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Bioorg Med Chem Lett ; 43: 128107, 2021 07 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33991624

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Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) is a highly aggressive form of breast cancer. The high rate of metastasis associated with TNBC is attributed to its multidrug resistance, making the treatment of this metastatic condition difficult. The development of metal-based antitumor agents was launched with the discovery of cisplatin, followed by the development of related antitumor drugs such as carboplatin and oxaliplatin. Yet, the severe side effects of this approach represent a limitation for its clinical use. The current search for new metal-based antitumor agents possessing less severe side effects than these platinum-based complexes has focused on various complexes of nickel and palladium, the group 10 congeners of platinum. In this work, we have prepared a series of SCS-type pincer complexes of nickel and palladium featuring a stable meta-phenylene central moiety and two chelating but labile thioamide donor moieties at the peripheries of the ligand. We have demonstrated that the complexes in question, namely L1NiCl, L1NiBr, L1PdCl, L2PdCl, and L3PdCl, are active on the proliferation of estrogen-dependent breast tumor cells (MCF-7 and MC4L2) and triple-negative breast cancer (4 T1). Among the complexes studied, the palladium derivatives were found to be much safer anticancer agents than nickel counterparts; these were thus selected for further investigations for their effects on tumor cell adhesion and migration as well. The results of our studies show that palladium complexes are effective for inhibiting TNBC 4 T1 cells adhesion and migration. Finally, the HOMO and LUMO analysis was used to determine the reactivity and charge transfer within the compounds.


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Antineoplásicos/farmacologia , Neoplasias da Mama/tratamento farmacológico , Complexos de Coordenação/farmacologia , Níquel/farmacologia , Paládio/farmacologia , Animais , Antineoplásicos/síntese química , Antineoplásicos/química , Neoplasias da Mama/metabolismo , Neoplasias da Mama/patologia , Adesão Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Movimento Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Complexos de Coordenação/síntese química , Complexos de Coordenação/química , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Ensaios de Seleção de Medicamentos Antitumorais , Humanos , Camundongos , Estrutura Molecular , Níquel/química , Paládio/química , Relação Estrutura-Atividade
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BMC Vet Res ; 17(1): 195, 2021 May 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34022889

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BACKGROUND: Ovarian chronic inflammation has been known to incidence in the laying hen mainly via increasing laying frequency and microbial infection, especially during late stage of production period. This study was aimed to evaluate beta-2 adrenergic agonist (Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonist, BAA) Salmeterol and beta blocker (Beta Blocker, BB) Propranolol on the gene expression of the ovarian pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators, inflammatory responses of immune system, ovarian functions and, hormones in the laying hens on the late stage of production period. Forty-eight White Leghorn hens aged 92 weeks were used for 4 weeks to be supplemented by Salmeterol and Propranolol. Ovulation rate and follicular growth were determined based on laying frequency and ovarian visual evaluation, respectively; the mRNA expressions of follicular beta-2 adrenergic receptor (Beta-2 Adrenergic Receptor, ß2ADR), cyclooxygenases (Cyclooxygenases, COX) 1 and 2, and cytokines were measured by real-time PCR. The plasma concentration of ovarian hormones, cellular, and humoral immune responses were measured via ELISA, heterophil to lymphocyte ratio (Heterophil to Lymphocyte ratio, H:L), and sheep red blood cell (Sheep Red Blood Cell, SRBC) test, respectively. RESULTS: As compared to control, both of BAA Salmeterol and BB Propranolol resulted in a significant decrease in the mRNA expression of ß2ADR, cyclooxygenases, and pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines (P < 0.01). A significant elevation was observed in the ovulation rate (P < 0.05), plasma estradiol content on both treated groups (P < 0.05), and the content of progesterone and was just significantly (P < 0.05) increased in Salmeterol group. H:L was reduced in BAA group (P < 0.05), and immunoglobulin (Ig) M was elevated in both treated hens, when compared to control. The results indicated that Salmeterol significantly increases body weight (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The stimulation and inhibition of beta-2 adrenergic signaling could reduce ovarian inflammatory condition in addition to enhancing laying efficiency in the aged laying hens.


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Galinhas/metabolismo , Sistema Imunitário/fisiologia , Ovário/metabolismo , Receptores Adrenérgicos beta 2/metabolismo , Agonistas de Receptores Adrenérgicos beta 2/farmacologia , Antagonistas Adrenérgicos beta/farmacologia , Androgênios/sangue , Animais , Galinhas/imunologia , Citocinas/genética , Citocinas/metabolismo , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática/veterinária , Estradiol/sangue , Feminino , Sistema Imunitário/efeitos dos fármacos , Imunidade Celular , Imunidade Humoral , Mediadores da Inflamação/metabolismo , Ovário/efeitos dos fármacos , Ovário/imunologia , Progesterona/sangue , Propranolol/farmacologia , Xinafoato de Salmeterol/farmacologia
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Chem Biodivers ; 18(3): e2000832, 2021 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33620122

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A new series of 1,3,5-trisubstituted 2-pyrazolines for the inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) were synthesized. The designed structures include a COX-2 pharmacophore SO2 CH3 at the para-position of the phenyl ring located at C-5 of a pyrazoline scaffold. The synthesized compounds were tested for in vitro COX-1/COX-2 inhibition and cell toxicity against human colorectal adenocarcinoma cell lines HT-29. The lead compound (4-chlorophenyl){5-[4-(methanesulfonyl)phenyl]-3-phenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-1-yl}methanone (16) showed significant COX-2 inhibition (IC50 =0.05±0.01 µM), and antiproliferative activity (IC50 =5.46±4.71 µM). Molecular docking studies showed that new pyrazoline-based compounds interact via multiple hydrophobic and hydrogen-bond interactions with key binding site residues of the COX-2 enzyme.


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Antineoplásicos/farmacologia , Inibidores de Ciclo-Oxigenase 2/farmacologia , Ciclo-Oxigenase 2/metabolismo , Pirazóis/farmacologia , Antineoplásicos/síntese química , Antineoplásicos/química , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Inibidores de Ciclo-Oxigenase 2/síntese química , Inibidores de Ciclo-Oxigenase 2/química , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Ensaios de Seleção de Medicamentos Antitumorais , Células HT29 , Humanos , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Estrutura Molecular , Pirazóis/síntese química , Pirazóis/química , Relação Estrutura-Atividade
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Growth Factors ; 38(3-4): 197-209, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34121575

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Fibroblast growth factor 10 functions as a paracrine mesenchymal molecule to initiate signalling pathways regarding to cellular development and health. However, the low thermal stability restricts it's functionality in the human body and the shelf-life of FGF10-based formulations. The current study aimed to employ rational design and bioinformatics approaches to identify some point mutations which may improve the thermal stability of FGF10. Bioinformatics analyses resulted in N105D, C106F, K144R, K153M and I156R as the potential stability conferring mutations. The identified mutants were subjected to MD simulation indicating that all mutations are both structurally and energetically favoured. Finally, the effects of the identified mutations on receptor binding of FGF10 were predicted and the results showed that K144R and K153M mutations may increase the binding affinity relative to the wild type. The findings of the current study propose potentially improved FGF10 analogues for further experimental investigations.


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Biologia Computacional , Simulação de Dinâmica Molecular , Diferenciação Celular , Fator 10 de Crescimento de Fibroblastos , Humanos , Mutação , Receptor Tipo 2 de Fator de Crescimento de Fibroblastos
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J Cell Physiol ; 234(10): 16768-16778, 2019 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30807647

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Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity worldwide. Myocardial reperfusion is known as an effective therapeutic choice against AMI. However, reperfusion of blood flow induces ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury through different complex processes including ion accumulation, disruption of mitochondrial membrane potential, the formation of reactive oxygen species, and so forth. One of the processes that gets activated in response to I/R injury is autophagy. Indeed, autophagy acts as a "double-edged sword" in the pathology of myocardial I/R injury and there is a controversy about autophagy being beneficial or detrimental. On the basis of the autophagy effect and regulation on myocardial I/R injury, many studies targeted it as a therapeutic strategy. In this review, we discuss the role of autophagy in I/R injury and its targeting as a therapeutic strategy.


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Autofagia , Traumatismo por Reperfusão Miocárdica/tratamento farmacológico , Traumatismo por Reperfusão Miocárdica/metabolismo , Animais , Fármacos Cardiovasculares/uso terapêutico , Humanos , Serina-Treonina Quinases TOR/metabolismo
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J Cell Physiol ; 234(6): 9495-9503, 2019 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30362607

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AIM: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common liver malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. Sorafenib is the first-line treatment of HCC. Although sorafenib has positive effects on the survival of patients, novel therapeutic strategies are needed to extend survival and improve the efficacy of sorafenib. This study combines sorafenib with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as a new approach to enhance the efficacy of sorafenib. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A subcutaneous xenograft model of HCC, established by human HepG2 cell lines, was implanted into the flank of nude mice and was used to evaluate tumor growth after treatment with sorafenib alone or in combination with MSCs. The aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, blood urea nitrogen, and creatinine levels were measured for safety assessment. Histopathological studies were performed using hematoxylin and eosin staining, and immunohistochemistry tests were performed to evaluate proliferation (Ki67) and angiogenesis (CD34). The TUNEL assay was used to detect apoptosis and measure the expression of major inflammatory cytokines (IL-1a, IL-10, and TNF-α) with real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULT: Sorafenib, in combination with MSCs, strongly inhibited tumor growth in the xenograft model. Furthermore, the combination therapy significantly inhibited HCC cell proliferation, decreased tumor angiogenesis, and induced apoptosis and maintained antitumor-associated anti-inflammatory effects of MSCs. CONCLUSION: This combination therapy strategy could be used as a new therapeutic approach to the treatment of HCC that significantly improves upon the results achieved using sorafenib as monotherapy.


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Carcinoma Hepatocelular/terapia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/terapia , Transplante de Células-Tronco Mesenquimais , Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/citologia , Sorafenibe/uso terapêutico , Ensaios Antitumorais Modelo de Xenoenxerto , Animais , Antineoplásicos/farmacologia , Antineoplásicos/uso terapêutico , Apoptose/efeitos dos fármacos , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/irrigação sanguínea , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/tratamento farmacológico , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/patologia , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Terapia Combinada , Regulação da Expressão Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Hep G2 , Humanos , Mediadores da Inflamação/metabolismo , Neoplasias Hepáticas/irrigação sanguínea , Neoplasias Hepáticas/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Hepáticas/patologia , Masculino , Camundongos Endogâmicos BALB C , Camundongos Nus , Sorafenibe/farmacologia , Resultado do Tratamento
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Prep Biochem Biotechnol ; 49(1): 38-47, 2019.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30735094

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Single-chain fragment variable (scFv) antibodies are antibody fragments consist of variable domains of full antibodies known to retain antigen binding properties while having much lower molecular weights granting some beneficial properties to them. In our previous study, three phage particles each displaying an individual scFv antibody (i.e. J43, J44, and J48) were identified as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) binders. The current study aimed to produce previously identified anti-TNF-α scFv antibodies and to investigate their abilities to bind and inhibit TNF-α biological effect. The estimated free energy of folding determined using spectrofluorimetry method for the prepared scFv proteins was in the range of 6.35-12.45 kJ mol-1 indicating their proper folding in the solution. In ELISA experiment, the produced scFvs showed an appropriate affinity towards TNF-α with Kd values in the range of 0.5-2.18 µM. They also inhibited the TNF-α-induced cytotoxicity on L929 cells with sub-micromolar IC50 values (0.12 and 0.73 µM for J44 and J48, respectively). Molecular docking studies showed that J44 could mimic adalimumab interactions with TNF-α, confirming its relatively high TNF-α inhibitory effect compared to J43 and J48. It seems that the findings in the current study can be useful for designing more potent anti-TNF-α antibodies.


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Simulação por Computador , Anticorpos de Cadeia Única/imunologia , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/imunologia , Animais , Western Blotting , Linhagem Celular , Sobrevivência Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Eletroforese em Gel de Poliacrilamida , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática , Concentração Inibidora 50 , Camundongos , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Mutagênese Sítio-Dirigida , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase , Espectrometria de Fluorescência , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/genética , Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa/farmacologia
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Exp Physiol ; 103(2): 222-235, 2018 02 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29143998

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NEW FINDINGS: What is the central question of this study? We hypothesized that potential anti-tumour effects of exercise training might be mediated by oxytocin and explored the underlying mechanisms in a mouse model of breast cancer. What is the main finding and its importance? Interval exercise training, by inducing oxytocin secretion, may reduce the activity of the PI3K/Akt and ERK pathways, and consequently, results in a smaller tumour volume in a mouse model of breast cancer. Exercise training can affect the growth of breast tumours. We hypothesized that exercise training might reduce breast tumour growth by inducing oxytocin (OT) secretion and its related signalling pathways, such as PI3K/Akt and ERK. Therefore, 56 BALB/c mice were equally divided into seven groups to study the effects of OT and atosiban (an oxytocin receptor antagonist) together with interval exercise training on mammary tumour growth, as well as tumour-related signalling pathways, including PI3K/Akt and ERK. Animal weight, OT plasma concentration, tumour weight and volume were measured at the end of the study. PI3K/Akt and ERK were evaluated by Western blot and qPCR assays. The results showed that OT plasma concentration was significantly increased in trained animals. The volume and weight of tumours were decreased significantly after both exercise training and OT administration. The expression of genes involved in tumour cell proliferation, such as PI3KR2, Akt and mTOR, was notably lower in the exercise-trained and OT-treated groups. Furthermore, the expression of genes involved in cell apoptosis, such as caspase-3 and Bax, was significantly increased in the tumour tissues. In addition, Western blot results showed that phosphorylated Akt and ERK were significantly decreased in the exercise training and OT groups compared with the tumour group. Interestingly, atosiban reversed these effects. These results indicated that interval exercise training, acting via OT secretion, may reduce PI3K/Akt and ERK axis activities, and consequently, decrease tumour volume and weight in a mouse model of breast cancer.


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Antagonistas de Hormônios/farmacologia , Ocitocina/farmacologia , Receptores de Ocitocina/efeitos dos fármacos , Vasotocina/análogos & derivados , Animais , Camundongos Endogâmicos BALB C , Ocitocina/sangue , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinases/efeitos dos fármacos , Fosfatidilinositol 3-Quinases/metabolismo , Condicionamento Físico Animal/métodos , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/efeitos dos fármacos , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/metabolismo , Receptores de Ocitocina/metabolismo , Serina-Treonina Quinases TOR/efeitos dos fármacos , Vasotocina/farmacologia
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Biochim Biophys Acta ; 1864(12): 1765-1774, 2016 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27693049

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The antiangiogenic and antitumor activities of the 27-amino acid fragment corresponding to the N-terminal domain of endostatin were shown to be dependent on a Zn-binding loop in the N-terminus. To investigate whether the regions outside of the N-terminal loop play a role in the peptide function, the structure and function of a variant containing Ile26Arg mutation (ES-R) were compared with those of the native peptide (ES-Zn). Structural analysis using far-UV CD, intrinsic fluorescence and molecular dynamics simulation provided information regarding the overall changes upon the mutation. In addition, the docking simulations predicted a higher affinity of ES-R to integrins αvß3 and α5ß1 than ES-Zn and a profound reorganization of the binding residues throughout the sequence. In Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVECs), ES-R inhibited the tube formation and activated caspase-3 more strongly than do ES-Zn. Based on in vivo studies, the growth of breast tumor and expression of CD31, Bcl-2 and nonfunctional p53 were inhibited more effectively by ES-R than by ES-Zn. We conclude that the C-terminal region is involved in the peptide function through some global structural effects.


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Inibidores da Angiogênese/química , Inibidores da Angiogênese/farmacologia , Antineoplásicos/química , Antineoplásicos/farmacologia , Endostatinas/química , Endostatinas/farmacologia , Sequência de Aminoácidos , Substituição de Aminoácidos , Animais , Caspase 3/metabolismo , Endostatinas/genética , Ativação Enzimática/efeitos dos fármacos , Feminino , Células Endoteliais da Veia Umbilical Humana , Humanos , Neoplasias Mamárias Experimentais/irrigação sanguínea , Neoplasias Mamárias Experimentais/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Mamárias Experimentais/patologia , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos BALB C , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Simulação de Dinâmica Molecular , Mutagênese Sítio-Dirigida , Neovascularização Patológica/prevenção & controle , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/química , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/genética , Fragmentos de Peptídeos/farmacologia , Conformação Proteica
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Tumour Biol ; 37(10): 13059-13075, 2016 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27561758

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Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a small subpopulation of tumor cells with capabilities of self-renewal, dedifferentiation, tumorigenicity, and inherent chemo-and-radio therapy resistance. Tumor resistance is believed to be caused by CSCs that are intrinsically challenging to common treatments. A number of CSC markers including CD44, CD133, receptor tyrosine kinase, aldehyde dehydrogenases, epithelial cell adhesion molecule/epithelial specific antigen, and ATP-binding cassette subfamily G member 2 have been proved as the useful targets for defining CSC population in solid tumors. Furthermore, targeting CSC markers through new therapeutic strategies will ultimately improve treatments and overcome cancer drug resistance. Therefore, the identification of novel strategies to increase sensitivity of CSC markers has major clinical implications. This review will focus on the innovative treatment methods such as nano-, immuno-, gene-, and chemotherapy approaches for targeting CSC-specific markers and/or their associated signaling pathways.


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Antineoplásicos/farmacologia , Resistencia a Medicamentos Antineoplásicos/efeitos dos fármacos , Receptores de Hialuronatos/metabolismo , Neoplasias/patologia , Células-Tronco Neoplásicas/patologia , Animais , Humanos , Neoplasias/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias/metabolismo , Células-Tronco Neoplásicas/efeitos dos fármacos , Células-Tronco Neoplásicas/metabolismo , Transdução de Sinais/efeitos dos fármacos
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Tumour Biol ; 37(10): 14225-14234, 2016 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27565813

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The expression of microRNAs (miRNAs), as novel biomarkers, is subject to change in many cancers. Therefore, the overall profile of miRNAs can be used for detection of cancer type, response to therapies, pathological variables, and other factors related to the disease. In this study, to evaluate miRNA expression associated with the tumor progression and response to treatment, 60 BALB/c mice received subcutaneous injections of 4T1 cells. The study includes ten groups: one group as control, six groups were euthanized at different time points to assess the role of miRNA expression in the tumor progression, and three groups received chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery to evaluate miRNA expression in response to treatment. MicroRNAs were extracted from the breast tumor and the plasma samples, and their relative expressions were quantified using qRT-PCR. MiR-155 expression was increased in the plasma in the early weeks after the cell injection but decreased in the plasma after surgery and radiotherapy and also in tumor samples after chemotherapy and radiotherapy. MiR-10b expression was increased in the late weeks both in the plasma and the tumor and was decreased in the plasma after radiotherapy and surgery and in the tumor after radiotherapy. MiR-21 expression was increased in the plasma and the tumor tissue during the disease progression at the third and the fourth weeks following tumor induction but was decreased in the plasma in all the therapy groups. Interestingly, miR-125a showed a significant decrease during the tumor progression, and its expression was increased after the treatment. Our results showed that the candidate miRNAs could be divided into two groups of oncomiRs and tumor suppressor miR based on their deregulation after tumor growth and treatments. It seems that the oncomiRs in the plasma can be an ideal noninvasive candidate biomarker for the early detection of breast cancer and also for following the response of the common therapies.


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Antineoplásicos/uso terapêutico , Biomarcadores Tumorais/genética , Neoplasias Mamárias Animais/genética , Mastectomia , MicroRNAs/genética , Células Neoplásicas Circulantes/patologia , Radioterapia , Animais , Apoptose , Peso Corporal , Proliferação de Células , Terapia Combinada , Feminino , Perfilação da Expressão Gênica , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica , Neoplasias Mamárias Animais/patologia , Neoplasias Mamárias Animais/terapia , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos BALB C , Camundongos Nus , Análise de Sequência com Séries de Oligonucleotídeos , RNA Mensageiro/genética , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase em Tempo Real , Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase Via Transcriptase Reversa , Carga Tumoral , Células Tumorais Cultivadas
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