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Cancer Cell Int ; 24(1): 135, 2024 Apr 16.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38627732

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One of the contributing factors in the diagnosis and treatment of most cancers is the identification of their surface antigens. Cancer tissues or cells have their specific antigens. Some antigens that are present in many cancers elicit different functions. One of these antigens is the prostate stem cell antigen (PSCA) antigen, which was first identified in the prostate. PSCA is a cell surface protein that has different functions in different tissues. It can play an inhibitory role in cell proliferation as well as a tumor-inducing role. PSCA has several genetic variants involved in cancer susceptibility in some tissues, so identifying the characteristics of this antigen and its relationship with clinical features can provide more information on diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancers. Most studies on the PSCA have focused on prostate cancer. While it is also expressed in other cancers, little attention has been paid to its role as a valuable diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic tool in other cancers. PSCA has several genetic variants that seem to play a significant role in cancer susceptibility in some tissues, so identifying the characteristics of this antigen and its relationship and variants with clinical features can be beneficial in concomitant cancer therapy and diagnosis, as theranostic tools. In this study, we will review the alteration of the PSCA expression and its polymorphisms and evaluate its clinical and theranostics significance in various cancers.

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Cell Commun Signal ; 22(1): 56, 2024 01 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38243252

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Colorectal cancer is one of the most common causes of mortality worldwide. There are several potential risk factors responsible for the initiation and progression of colorectal cancer, including age, family history, a history of inflammatory bowel disease, and lifestyle factors such as physical activity and diet. For decades, there has been a vast amount of study on treatment approaches for colorectal cancer, which has led to conventional therapies such as chemotherapy, surgery, etc. Considering the high prevalence and incidence rate, scholars believe there is an urgent need for an alternative, more efficacious treatment with fewer adverse effects than the abovementioned treatments. Immunotherapy has emerged as a potential treatment alternative in a few years and has become one of the fastest-evolving therapeutic methods. Immunotherapy works by activating or enhancing the immune system's power to identify and attack cancerous cells. This review summarizes the most crucial new immunotherapy methods under investigation for colorectal cancer treatment, including Immune checkpoint inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapy, BiTEs, Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, and Oncolytic virus therapy. Furthermore, this study discusses the application of combination therapy, precision medicine, biomarker discovery, overcoming resistance, and immune-related adverse effects. Video Abstract.


Assuntos
Neoplasias Colorretais , Neoplasias , Vírus Oncolíticos , Humanos , Imunoterapia/efeitos adversos , Imunoterapia/métodos , Imunoterapia Adotiva , Neoplasias Colorretais/terapia , Linfócitos T , Neoplasias/terapia
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Mol Biol Rep ; 51(1): 442, 2024 Mar 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38520563

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BACKGROUND: Throughout the three trimesters of a typical pregnancy, we looked at changes in the expression of miRNAs and exhausted T lymphocytes for this study. METHODS AND RESULTS: Fifty healthy subjects were included in this study. The frequency of exhausted T lymphocytes was measured in isolated PBMCs using flow cytometry. PD-1, TIM-3, and related miRNAs gene expression were assessed using qRT-PCR. The analyses revealed a significant decline in PD-1 and Tim-3 expression in PBMCs from RPL women (p = 0.0003 and p = 0.001, respectively). In addition, PD-1 and TIM-3 expression increased significantly in the 2nd trimester compared with the 1st trimester of healthy pregnant women (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.0002, respectively). PD-1 and TIM-3 expression was down-regulated in the 3rd trimester compared with the 1st and 2nd trimesters. In the present study, we demonstrated that TIM-3+/CD4+, TIM-3+/CD8+, PD-1+/CD4+, and PD-1+/CD8 + exhausted T lymphocytes increased in the circulation of women in the 2nd trimester compared to the 1st and 3rd trimester. In the 3rd trimester, the expression of miR-16-5p increased significantly (p < 0.0001). miR-125a-3p expression was down and upregulated in 2nd (p < 0.0001) and 3rd (p = 0.0007) trimesters compared to 1st trimester, respectively. This study showed a significant elevation of miR-15a-5p in 3rd trimester compared to 1st trimester of pregnant women (p = 0.0002). CONCLUSIONS: Expression pattern of PD-1 and TIM3 in exhausted T lymphocytes is different not only between normal pregnant and RPL women but also in different trimesters of pregnancy. So, our results showed the role of these markers in the modulation lymphocytes activity in different stages of pregnancy.


Assuntos
MicroRNAs , Gravidez , Humanos , Feminino , MicroRNAs/genética , Gestantes , Receptor Celular 2 do Vírus da Hepatite A/genética , Receptor de Morte Celular Programada 1 , Primeiro Trimestre da Gravidez
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Cell Biochem Funct ; 42(4): e4067, 2024 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38874324

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Dendritic cells (DCs) are known as antigen-presenting cells that are capable of regulating immune responses. DCs and T cells can interact mutually to induce antigen-specific T-cell responses. Cabergoline, which is a dopamine (DA) receptor agonist, seems to implement anti-inflammatory properties in the immune system, and therefore in the present study the impact of a DA receptor agonist cabergoline on the monocyte-derived DCs (moDCs) was assessed. Immature moDCs were treated with lipopolysaccharide to produce mature DCs (mDCs). The expression of DCs' related surface markers namely: CD11c, HLA-DR, and CD86 was measured by utilizing of flow cytometry. Real-time PCR was the technique of choice to determine the levels at which diverse inflammatory and anti-inflammatory factors in cabergoline-treated and control mDC groups were expressed. DCs treated with cabergoline displayed a significant decrease in CD86 and HLA-DR expression, markers linked to maturation and antigen presentation, respectively. In addition, the cabergoline-mDC group showed a considerable decline in terms of the levels at which IL-10, TGF-ß, and IDO genes were expressed, and an increase in the expression of TNF-α and IL-12 in comparison to the mDC control group. Our findings revealed that cabergoline as an immunomodulatory agent can relatively shift DCs into an immunogenic state, and there is a requirement for further investigations to evaluate the effects of cabergoline-treated DCs on the T cell responses in vitro, and also in various diseases including cancer in animal models.


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Cabergolina , Células Dendríticas , Agonistas de Dopamina , Monócitos , Humanos , Células Dendríticas/efeitos dos fármacos , Células Dendríticas/metabolismo , Células Dendríticas/imunologia , Cabergolina/farmacologia , Agonistas de Dopamina/farmacologia , Monócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Monócitos/metabolismo , Monócitos/imunologia , Monócitos/citologia , Fenótipo , Ergolinas/farmacologia , Células Cultivadas , Lipopolissacarídeos/farmacologia
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Biochem Genet ; 2024 May 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38722434

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After chemotherapy, tumor cells tend to become more aggressive, making it challenging for natural and adaptive immune responses to fight them. This often results in recurrence and metastasis, leading to higher mortality rates. The purpose of this study is to discover the mechanisms that cause chemotherapy resistance, including altered expression of immune checkpoints, in a colorectal cancer cell line. We used conventional methods to culture the SW-1116 colorectal cancer cell line in this study. The MTT assay was used to determine the IC50 and efficacy of Docetaxel and Doxorubicin. After treatment, quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to analyze PD-L1, CTLA-4, and VISTA gene expression in the SW-1116 cell line. The upregulation of VISTA expression showed a significant increase (p < 0.0001) in response to both chemotherapy agents. Moreover, the expression of CTLA-4 exhibited a remarkable level of significance (p < 0.0001), and PD-L1 expression also displayed notable significance (p < 0.0001). Chemotherapeutic agents heighten immune checkpoint gene expression, highlighting potential immune response pathway modulation.

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BMC Med Educ ; 24(1): 915, 2024 Aug 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39180056

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BACKGROUND: Dengue fever (DF) is one of the most prevalent arboviral infections worldwide. In Iran, the dengue-positive serological cases as well as the presence of the dengue vector Aedes aegypti have raised health concerns, highlighting the need to enhance the dengue surveillance system. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare professionals (HCPs) regarding dengue fever in a large and high-risk region of southeastern Iran. METHODS: A total of 492 HCPs were recruited using a multi-stage sampling method from May 2022 to July 2023. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Data analysis was done using independent t-tests, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), one-factor and multi-factor general linear models, and simple and multiple regression models. RESULTS: About two-thirds (71%) of the participants did not receive any training on DF. A small percentage of participants were familiar with ovitrap (32.6%) and only 21.7% knew that destroying larval breeding sites could not eliminate the dengue vector. The knowledge of disease symptoms among HCPs was found to be lower in border areas compared to non-border areas (P = 0.018). However, the practice situation in HCPs working in border areas was better than in non-borders (P = 0.003). According to the multiple regression model, the most influential factors associated with knowledge, attitude, and practice were the type of healthcare facility and passing the DF training course. Additionally, education level, work experience, and gender were identified as other factors associated with it, respectively. Significant correlations were found between knowledge and practice (P < 0.001), indicating that higher knowledge led to better practice. Similarly, a positive attitude was significantly linked to better practice (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Regular, targeted, and continuous training courses are necessary to improve the knowledge level of HCPs, particularly those with lower education levels working in low-level health centers. Utilizing comprehensive dengue KAP studies to evaluate the status and impact of health education programs and identify gaps between knowledge and practice should be a research priority.


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Dengue , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Humanos , Irã (Geográfico) , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoal de Saúde/educação , Pessoal de Saúde/psicologia , Inquéritos e Questionários , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Transversais , Animais , Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Adulto Jovem , Aedes/virologia
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Mol Biol Rep ; 50(11): 9529-9543, 2023 Nov.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37741808

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Advancements in the clinical applications of small interfering RNA (siRNA) in cancer therapy have opened up new possibilities for precision medicine. siRNAs, as powerful genetic tools, have shown potential in targeting and suppressing the expression of specific genes associated with cancer progression. Their effectiveness has been further enhanced by incorporating them into nanoparticles, which protect siRNAs from degradation and enable targeted delivery. However, despite these promising developments, several challenges persist in the clinical translation of siRNA-based cancer therapy. This comprehensive review explores the progress and challenges associated with the clinical applications of siRNA in cancer therapy. This review highlights the use of siRNA-loaded nanoparticles as an effective delivery system for optimizing siRNA efficacy in various types of carcinomas and the potential of siRNA-based therapy as a genetic approach to overcome limitations associated with conventional chemotherapeutic agents, including severe drug toxicities and organ damage. Moreover, it emphasizes on the key challenges, including off-target effects, enzymatic degradation of siRNAs in serum, low tumor localization, stability issues, and rapid clearance from circulation that need to be addressed for successful clinical development of siRNA-based cancer therapy. Despite these challenges, the review identifies significant avenues for advancing siRNA technology from the laboratory to clinical settings. The ongoing progress in siRNA-loaded nanoparticles for cancer treatment demonstrates potential antitumor activities and safety profiles. By understanding the current state of siRNA-based therapy and addressing the existing challenges, we aim to pave the way for translating siRNA technology into effective oncologic clinics as an improved treatment options for cancer patients.


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Carcinoma , Nanopartículas , Neoplasias , Humanos , RNA Interferente Pequeno/genética , RNA Interferente Pequeno/uso terapêutico , Medicina de Precisão , Cinética , Laboratórios , Neoplasias/genética , Neoplasias/terapia
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Educ Inf Technol (Dordr) ; 28(6): 6321-6345, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36406793

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Despite e-learning's rapid growth and significant benefits, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, retaining students in this educational environment is a critical challenge in the post-corona era. Therefore, our research was conducted to explore how we can promote the continuance use of e-learning (CUEL) platforms. More specifically, this study examines how identity, inertia, and computer self-efficacy affect CUEL. Data were collected from 384 users and provided support for the model. The results indicated that social identity, relational identity, and inertia are critical determinants of CUEL. Furthermore, inertia mediates the relation between social identity and CUEL. In addition, we found that computer self-efficacy moderates the relation of inertia and relational identity with CUEL, but its moderating effect on the influence of social identity and CUEL is not supported. Finally, the theoretical and practical implications of this study are discussed.

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Educ Inf Technol (Dordr) ; 28(2): 1911-1934, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35971410

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Over the last decades, using e-learning systems as an alternative format of education for traditional classroom has been growing in higher education and due to COVID-19 pandemic, this transition has been unprecedently accelerated. Although there is a large body of research on e-learning, little is known about the extent to which innovative and continuous use of e-learning systems can be influenced by students' social and motivational factors especially their relational identity and autotelic experience. This study collected data from 400 higher education students through a survey to explore the role of students' relational identity and autotelic experiences regarding their innovative and continuous use of e-learning systems while considering the mediating role of students' perception of relatedness. Collected data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling method. The results showed that students' relational identity and autotelic experience significantly influence the innovative and continuous use of e-learning. The results showed that relational identity and autotelic experience positivly associatewith innovative (ß = 0.190, t = 3.544; ß = 0.405, t = 7.973) and continuous use of e-learning (ß = 0.188, t = 3.115; ß = 0.344, t = 7.459) and relatedness plays a moderating role between relational identity and continuous use (ß = 0.194, t = 4.500, p = 0.000). Relatedness weakens the relationship between relational identity and innovative use of e-learning. However, it reinforces the relationship between relational identity and the continuous use of e-learning. It was found that relatedness strengthens the relationship between autotelic experience with innovative and continuous use of e-learning. The results of this study provide evidence of how students' social and motivational factors can influence their approaches to the innovative and continuous use of e-learning systems. We discuss these results and provide agenda for future practical and professional work.

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J Cell Mol Med ; 26(15): 4137-4156, 2022 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35762299

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Despite substantial developments in conventional treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endocrine therapy, and molecular-targeted therapy, breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality in women. Currently, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-redirected immune cell therapy has emerged as an innovative immunotherapeutic approach to ameliorate survival rates of breast cancer patients by eliciting cytotoxic activity against cognate tumour-associated antigens expressing tumour cells. As a crucial component of adaptive immunity, T cells and NK cells, as the central innate immune cells, are two types of pivotal candidates for CAR engineering in treating solid malignancies. However, the biological distinctions between NK cells- and T cells lead to differences in cancer immunotherapy outcomes. Likewise, optimal breast cancer removal via CAR-redirected immune cells requires detecting safe target antigens, improving CAR structure for ideal immune cell functions, promoting CAR-redirected immune cells filtration to the tumour microenvironment (TME), and increasing the ability of these engineered cells to persist and retain within the immunosuppressive TME. This review provides a concise overview of breast cancer pathogenesis and its hostile TME. We focus on the CAR-T and CAR-NK cells and discuss their significant differences. Finally, we deliver a summary based on recent advancements in the therapeutic capability of CAR-T and CAR-NK cells in treating breast cancer.


Assuntos
Neoplasias da Mama , Neoplasias , Receptores de Antígenos Quiméricos , Neoplasias da Mama/metabolismo , Feminino , Humanos , Imunoterapia Adotiva , Células Matadoras Naturais , Neoplasias/tratamento farmacológico , Receptores de Antígenos Quiméricos/genética , Receptores de Antígenos Quiméricos/metabolismo , Linfócitos T , Microambiente Tumoral
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Cancer Cell Int ; 22(1): 269, 2022 Aug 23.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35999569

RESUMO

A pharmacological class known as immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has been developed as a potential treatment option for various malignancies, including HCC. In HCC, ICIs have demonstrated clinically significant advantages as monotherapy or combination therapy. ICIs that target programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and programmed cell death protein ligand 1 (PD-L1), as well as cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4), have made significant advances in cancer treatment. In hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), several ICIs are being tested in clinical trials, and the area is quickly developing. As immunotherapy-related adverse events (irAEs) linked with ICI therapy expands and gain worldwide access, up-to-date management guidelines become crucial to the safety profile of ICIs. This review aims to describe the evidence for ICIs in treating HCC, emphasizing the use of combination ICIs.

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Cancer Cell Int ; 22(1): 168, 2022 Apr 29.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35488303

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Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is a promising and rapidly expanding therapeutic option for a wide range of human malignancies. Despite the ongoing progress of CAR T-cell therapy in hematologic malignancies, the application of this therapeutic strategy in solid tumors has encountered several challenges due to antigen heterogeneity, suboptimal CAR T-cell trafficking, and the immunosuppressive features of the tumor microenvironment (TME). Oncolytic virotherapy is a novel cancer therapy that employs competent or genetically modified oncolytic viruses (OVs) to preferentially proliferate in tumor cells. OVs in combination with CAR T-cells are promising candidates for overcoming the current drawbacks of CAR T-cell application in tumors through triggering immunogenic cell death (ICD) in cancer cells. ICD is a type of cellular death in which danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) and tumor-specific antigens are released, leading to the stimulation of potent anti-cancer immunity. In the present review, we discuss the biological causes of ICD, different types of ICD, and the synergistic combination of OVs and CAR T-cells to reach potent tumor-specific immunity.

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Cell Commun Signal ; 20(1): 79, 2022 06 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35655192

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a viral infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. The infection was reported in Wuhan, China, in late December 2019 and has become a major global concern due to severe respiratory infections and high transmission rates. Evidence suggests that the strong interaction between SARS-CoV-2 and patients' immune systems leads to various clinical symptoms of COVID-19. Although the adaptive immune responses are essential for eliminating SARS-CoV-2, the innate immune system may, in some cases, cause the infection to progress. The cytotoxic CD8+ T cells in adaptive immune responses demonstrated functional exhaustion through upregulation of exhaustion markers. In this regard, humoral immune responses play an essential role in combat SARS-CoV-2 because SARS-CoV-2 restricts antigen presentation through downregulation of MHC class I and II molecules that lead to the inhibition of T cell-mediated immune response responses. This review summarizes the exact pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 and the alteration of the immune response during SARS-CoV-2 infection. In addition, we've explained the exhaustion of the immune system during SARS-CoV-2 and the potential immunomodulation approach to overcome this phenomenon. Video Abstract.


Assuntos
COVID-19 , Imunidade Inata , Linfócitos T CD8-Positivos , China , Humanos , SARS-CoV-2
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Cell Commun Signal ; 20(1): 81, 2022 06 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35659306

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Balanced cell death and survival are among the most important cell development and homeostasis pathways that can play a critical role in the onset or progress of malignancy steps. Anastasis is a natural cell recovery pathway that rescues cells after removing the apoptosis-inducing agent or brink of death. The cells recuperate and recover to an active and stable state. So far, minimal knowledge is available about the molecular mechanisms of anastasis. Still, several involved pathways have been explained: recovery through mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization, caspase cascade arrest, repairing DNA damage, apoptotic bodies formation, and phosphatidylserine. Anastasis can facilitate the survival of damaged or tumor cells, promote malignancy, and increase drug resistance and metastasis. Here, we noted recently known mechanisms of the anastasis process and underlying molecular mechanisms. Additionally, we summarize the consequences of anastatic mechanisms in the initiation and progress of malignancy, cancer cell metastasis, and drug resistance. Video Abstract.


Assuntos
Reversão da Morte Celular , Neoplasias , Apoptose , Morte Celular , Sobrevivência Celular , Dano ao DNA , Humanos , Neoplasias/metabolismo
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Immunol Invest ; 51(1): 154-169, 2022 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33054447

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One of the leading causes of death in the intensive care unit (ICU) is sepsis. Different studies have been performed on different markers to determine the cause of sepsis. microRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding RNAs that can be released both inside and outside the cell and regulate the target gene expression by binding to the 3' untranslated region (3'UTR) of the target genes. TLRs play an important role in innate immunity that can be modulated by biological markers such as microRNAs. In this study, we summarized the recent progress on the role of extracellular and intracellular microRNAs in sepsis. It has also been focused on the association of TLRs with extracellular and intracellular micro RNAs in the regulation of sepsis. In conclusion, this study has provided new insight into the role of microRNAs as a regulator of the TLRs which may lead to the aberrant inflammatory response in sepsis. Therefore, it suggests that both intracellular and extracellular microRNAs may play a therapeutic role in the treatment of sepsis via regulating TLRs. However, yet sepsis and septic shock are medical emergencies and further studies are needed to specify the exact role of microRNAs and TLRs in sepsis.


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MicroRNAs , Sepse , Receptores Toll-Like/genética , Regiões 3' não Traduzidas , Biomarcadores , Humanos , Imunidade Inata/genética , MicroRNAs/genética , Sepse/diagnóstico , Sepse/genética , Sepse/terapia
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Lasers Med Sci ; 37(3): 1787-1798, 2022 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34596786

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Brain photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy (PBMT) modulates various biological and cognitive processes in senescence rodent models. This study was designed to investigate the effects of transcranial near-infrared (NIR) laser treatment on D-galactose (D-gal)/aluminum chloride (AlCl3) induced inflammation, synaptic dysfunction, and cognitive impairment in mice. The aged mouse model was induced by subcutaneously injecting D-gal (60 mg/kg/day) followed by intragastrically administering AlCl3 (200 mg/kg/day) for 2 months. NIR PBM (810 nm laser, 32, 16, and 8 J/cm2) was administered transcranially every other day (3 days/week) for 2 months. Social, contextual, and spatial memories were assessed by social interaction test, passive avoidance test, and Lashley III maze, respectively. Then, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-6, and synaptic markers including growth-associated protein 43 (GAP-43), post-synaptic density-95 (PSD-95), and synaptophysin (SYN) levels were measured in the hippocampus using western blot method. Behavioral results revealed that NIR PBM at fluencies of 16 and 8 J/cm2 could reduce D-gal/AlCl3 impaired social and spatial memories. Treatment with NIR attenuated neuroinflammation through down-regulation of TNF-α and IL-6. Additionally, NIR significantly inhibited the down-regulation of GAP-43 and SYN. The results indicate that transcranial PBM at the fluencies 16 and 8 J/cm2 effectively prevents cognitive impairment in mice model of aging by inhibiting the production of the inflammatory cytokines and enhancing synaptic markers.


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Envelhecimento , Galactose , Envelhecimento/patologia , Animais , Encéfalo/patologia , Cognição , Galactose/metabolismo , Galactose/farmacologia , Hipocampo , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos BALB C
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J Cell Mol Med ; 25(14): 6864-6873, 2021 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34096173

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Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer that is begun by the alteration of melanocytes. miRNAs are small non-coding RNA molecules that regulate a variety of biological processes. KISS1, the metastasis-suppressor gene, encodes kisspeptins which inhibits migration and proliferation of cancers. This study was aimed to determine the role of Let-7i and KISS1 in melanoma cell migration and proliferation. At first, the expression of Let-7i and KISS1 was determined in patients with melanoma. In the in vitro part of the study, Let-7i mimics were transfected and the impact of its restoration on target gene expression, proliferation, migration and apoptosis of SK-MEL-3 melanoma cell line was assessed by real-time PCR and Western blotting, MTT assay, wound-healing assay and flow cytometry, respectively. Besides, KISS1 inhibitor siRNA alone and along with Let-7i was transfected to determine their probable correlation. The results revealed that either Let-7i or KISS1 were down-regulated in patients with melanoma. The results obtained from the in vitro part of the study revealed that restoration of Let-7i reduced the expression of metastasis- and proliferation-related target genes. Moreover, it was revealed that up-regulation of Let-7i attenuated migration and proliferation capability of SK-MEL-3 cells. Besides, it was demonstrated that Let-7i restoration induced apoptosis in melanoma cells. More importantly, the KISS1 inhibitor caused a prominent cell migration and proliferation, attenuated by Let-7i re-expression. To sum up, the present study revealed the impressive role of Let-7i restoration along with its correlation with KISS1 on melanoma carcinogenicity which may be applicable in future in vivo studies.


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Kisspeptinas/metabolismo , Melanoma/metabolismo , MicroRNAs/metabolismo , Neoplasias Cutâneas/metabolismo , Apoptose , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Movimento Celular , Proliferação de Células , Feminino , Humanos , Kisspeptinas/genética , Masculino , Melanoma/genética , Melanoma/patologia , MicroRNAs/genética , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neoplasias Cutâneas/genética , Neoplasias Cutâneas/patologia , Regulação para Cima
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Biotechnol Appl Biochem ; 68(2): 404-410, 2021 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32395846

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Release and storage of energy can be regulated by the metabolic parameter dependent on the central nervous system. Macrophages are one of the most professional antigen-presenting cells that are formed by the accumulation of dead or damaged cells or in response to the infection, which has the main function of phagocytosis, secretion of cytokines, and presenting antigen to T cells. A proper immune response is needed for the production of effector cytokines along with comprehensive and rapid cell proliferation and growth. Activation of the immune system and immune cells is needed to increase glucose metabolism. When the immune system responds to pathogens, chemokines inform immune cells such as macrophages and T cells to travel to the infected area. Although glucose is vital for the proper function of immune cells and their proliferation, a high amount of glucose may lead to impaired function of the immune system and pathological conditions. However, a suitable amount of glucose is indispensable for the immune system, but its elevated amount leads to excessive proinflammatory cytokines production. In this study, we focused on the master regulatory role of glucose on the immune system.


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Proliferação de Células , Citocinas/imunologia , Glucose/imunologia , Macrófagos/imunologia , Fagocitose , Linfócitos T/imunologia , Animais , Humanos
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J Cell Physiol ; 235(5): 4153-4166, 2020 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31647128

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Despite many advances and optimization in colon cancer treatment, tumor recurrence and metastases make the development of new therapies necessary. Colon cancer stem cells (CCSCs) are considered as the main triggering factor of cancer progression, recurrence, and metastasis. CCSCs as a result of accumulated genetic and epigenetic alterations and also complex interconnection with the tumor microenvironment (TME) can evolve and convert to full malignant cells. Mounting evidence suggests that in cancer therapy both CCSCs and non-CCSCs in TME have to be regarded to break through the limitation of current therapies. In this regard, stem cell capabilities of some non-CCSCs may arise inside the TME condition. Therefore, a deep knowledge of regulatory mechanisms, heterogeneity, specific markers, and signaling pathways of CCSCs and their interconnection with TME components is needed to improve the treatment of colorectal cancer and the patient's life quality. In this review, we address current different targeted therapeutic options that target cell surface markers and signaling pathways of CCSCs and other components of TME. Current challenges and future perspectives of colon cancer personalized therapy are also provided here. Taken together, based on the deep understanding of biology of CCSCs and using three-dimensional culture technologies, it can be possible to reach successful colon cancer eradication and improvise combination targeted therapies against CCSCs and TME.


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Neoplasias do Colo/patologia , Neoplasias do Colo/terapia , Células-Tronco Neoplásicas/fisiologia , Microambiente Tumoral , Biomarcadores Tumorais , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica , Humanos , Transdução de Sinais
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J Cell Physiol ; 235(4): 3270-3279, 2020 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31612500

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Thymosin ß4 (Tß4), a G-actin-sequestering secreted peptide, improves neurovascular remodeling and central nervous system plasticity, which leads to neurological recovery in many neurological diseases. Inflammatory response adjustment and tissue inflammation consequences from neurological injury are vital for neurological recovery. The innate or nonspecific immune system is made of different components. The Toll-like receptor pro-inflammatory signaling pathway, which is one of these components, regulates tissue injury. The main component of the Toll-like/IL-1 receptor signaling pathway, which is known as IRAK1, can be regulated by miR-146a and regulates NF-κB expression. Due to the significant role of Tß4 in oligodendrocytes, neurons, and microglial cells in neurological recovery, it is suggested that Tß4 regulates the Toll-like receptor (TLR) pro-inflammatory signaling pathway by upregulating miR-146a in neurological disorders. However, further investigations on the role of Tß4 in regulating the expression of miR146a and TLR signaling pathway in the immune response adjustment in neurological disorders provides an insight into mechanisms of action and the possibility of Tß4 therapeutic effect enhancement.


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Inflamação/genética , Quinases Associadas a Receptores de Interleucina-1/genética , MicroRNAs/genética , Doenças Neurodegenerativas/genética , Timosina/genética , Humanos , Inflamação/patologia , Interleucina-1/genética , NF-kappa B/genética , Doenças Neurodegenerativas/patologia , Transdução de Sinais/genética , Receptores Toll-Like/genética
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