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OBJECTIVE: Tumor hypoxia is associated with a poorer prognosis in cancer patients and can diminish the efficacy of radiation therapy (RT). This study investigates the potential of metformin to enhance radiosensitivity in hypoxic cancer cells. METHODS: Preliminary experiments were conducted to validate the impact of hypoxia on radiation response. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, cell migration, and cell death were assessed in hypoxic, radiated cells treated with metformin. Proteomic and ontological analyses were employed to identify molecular targets associated with the radiosensitizing effect of metformin. Proteomic and ontological findings were validated through patient samples and in vitro studies. RESULTS: Metformin amplified cell death, induced DNA fragmentation, decreased cell migration, and elevated ROS levels in hypoxic, radiated cells. Proteomic analyses revealed that GAPDH and TAGLN2 were identified as pivotal targets linked to the radiosensitizing effect of metformin. Oral cancer patients exhibited elevated levels of TAGLN2 and reduced levels of GAPDH. Metformin downregulated TAGLN2 and upregulated GAPDH in hypoxic, radiated cells. Additionally, metformin reduced levels of mutated p53. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that metformin can enhance radiosensitivity in hypoxic cells, operating through modulation of GAPDH and TAGLN2. Furthermore, metformin effectively reduces mutated p53 levels in radiated cells under hypoxic conditions.
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BACKGROUND: Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are a recently discovered neutrophil defense mechanism which modulates several inflammatory conditions contributing to metabolic profile alterations. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the production of NETs in obese patients and mice, verifying the possible mechanisms associated with the release of NETs by the adipose tissue. METHODS AND RESULTS: The present study investigated NETs production in human adipose tissue and also showing the neutrophils using intravital microscopy in mouse epididymal adipose tissue. Blood and white adipose tissues were obtained from eutrophic and obese individuals and from mice. Lipid, glycemic and leukocyte profiles were evaluated, as well as the levels of NETs and its markers. Bioinformatics and proteomics analyses were performed and the identified key proteins were measured. The main findings showed that the inflammatory markers interleukin-8 (IL-8), heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) and the E1 heat shock protein family (HSPE1) can be modulated by the NETs levels in obesity. Obesity has also been associated with increased cholesterol, glucose intolerance, ionic calcium and NETs. We also observed an increase in catalase and a decreased superoxide dismutase activity. Bioinformatics and proteomics analyses revealed that IL-8, HSP90 and HSPE1 were associated with obesity, inflammation and NETs release. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, the present study shows an increase in NETs production during obesity associated with important inflammatory markers in adipose.
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Armadilhas Extracelulares , Tecido Adiposo/metabolismo , Animais , Armadilhas Extracelulares/metabolismo , Humanos , Inflamação/metabolismo , Camundongos , Neutrófilos/metabolismo , Obesidade/metabolismoRESUMO
Radiation therapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is associated with several complications. Although photobiomodulation (PBM) has radioprotective effects in normal tissue, it could also enhance the growth of neoplastic cells. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the cellular response of oral squamous cell carcinoma with pre-exposure to low-level phototherapy before radiotherapy. SCC9, Cal-27, A431, and HaCaT cell lines were subjected to low-level light therapy and radiotherapy. The cells were treated with a single energy density (300 J/cm2) of a light-emitting diode (660 nm) prior to ionizing radiation at different doses (0, 2, 4, and 6 Gy). After 24 h, wound scratch, proliferation, clonogenic cell survival, cell death, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) analyses were performed to evaluate cell response. The cell lines pre-exposed to PBM at the analyzed dosage were radiosensitive. The treatment significantly reduced cell proliferation and clonogenic cell survival. Migration and cell death assays also revealed positive results, with the treatment group showing lower rate of migration and higher cell death than did the control group. Moreover, PBM effectively increased the intracellular levels of ROS. PBM at 300 J/cm2 is a promising radiosensitizing modality to reduce the radiation dose and avoid the intolerable side effects of radiotherapy for HNSCC, thus increasing the probability of successful treatment. However, further studies are needed to support and confirm the results.
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço , Terapia com Luz de Baixa Intensidade , Neoplasias Bucais , Humanos , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas de Cabeça e Pescoço/radioterapia , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas de Cabeça e Pescoço/etiologia , Neoplasias Bucais/radioterapia , Neoplasias Bucais/patologia , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/radioterapia , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/patologia , Terapia com Luz de Baixa Intensidade/métodos , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/radioterapiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSC) etiopathogenesis remains unclear, and the biological changes with the activation of heat shock proteins (HSPs) and prion protein (PRNP) promoted by hypoxia in HNSC are undetermined. This study investigates hypoxia's effect in lymph node metastasis by PRNP expression changes and its main partners. METHODS: The study combined a theoretical/cell culture study with a case-control study. First, bioinformatics and cell culture were performed. A case-control study was performed in a second step by comparing HNSC patients with and without lymph node metastasis. ANALYSES: The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) data source validates the theory in the global population study. RESULTS: Bioinformatics analysis suggests that hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF1A) is associated with HSPA4, HSP90AA1 and PRNP expression. TCGA data validate the hypothesis that higher HSP90AA1, HSPA4 and PRNP are related to metastases and low survival. Herein, the cell study demonstrated that muted PRNP did not respond to hypoxia. DISCUSSION: Our results collectively provide the first evidence that PRNP promotes HNSC lymph node metastasis progression through the upregulation of HSPA4, HSP90AA1 and HIF1A. Our findings may provide a molecular basis for the promoting Role of PRNP in HNSC progression.
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço , Proteínas Priônicas , Biomarcadores Tumorais/genética , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço/genética , Humanos , Proteínas Priônicas/genética , Prognóstico , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas de Cabeça e Pescoço/genéticaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: Malignant salivary gland tumors (MSGTs) present different phenotypic characteristics and various clinical outcomes, which proved to be a diagnostic challenge. Considering the heterogeneity of MSGT, this study aims to identify molecule related to the nature of MSGT. METHODS: For screening, proteomic analysis comparing MSGT with pleomorphic adenoma (PA) and salivary gland was performed. The MSGT-associated protein which presented in the higher number in the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database was selected. To validate the data, immunohistochemistry (IHC) was performed in 14 patients with PA, 22 patients with MSGT, and 14 controls. RESULTS: 16 proteins were associated with MSGT. ANXA2 was the primary protein, according to GEO database analyses. ANXA2 was most expressed in the cell membrane. However, some ANXA2 staining was also observed in the cytoplasm and nucleus. ANXA2 was highly expressed in MSGT in comparison with control. Also, ANXA2 has a higher expression in adenocarcinoma not otherwise specified (ANOS) and myoepithelial carcinoma (MC) in comparison with PA. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, this study demonstrated that MSGT presented higher levels of ANXA2 in comparison with normal salivary glands. Also, ANXA2 might be interesting as a molecular marker of ANOS and MS.
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Adenoma Pleomorfo/metabolismo , Anexina A2/metabolismo , Carcinoma Adenoide Cístico/metabolismo , Carcinoma Mucoepidermoide/metabolismo , Neoplasias das Glândulas Salivares/metabolismo , Adenoma Pleomorfo/patologia , Biomarcadores Tumorais/metabolismo , Carcinoma Adenoide Cístico/patologia , Carcinoma Mucoepidermoide/patologia , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Humanos , Proteoma , Proteômica , Neoplasias das Glândulas Salivares/patologiaRESUMO
PURPOSE: Leptin, an important hormone controlling energy homeostasis, has been linked to the pathogenesis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Evidence indicates that head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy show decreased leptin levels after radiotherapy treatment. Thus, we investigated, through phenotypic and molecular analyses, whether leptin can compromise the therapeutic effect of ionizing radiation and neoplastic behavior of OSCC cells. METHODS: The human OSCC-derived cell lines SCC9 and SCC4 were treated with human recombinant leptin and exposed to 6 Gy of irradiation. We performed the in vitro assays of cell migration, death, proliferation, and colony-forming ability. The reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and proteome analysis by mass spectrometry were also conducted. RESULTS: Leptin was able to increase cell proliferation, migration, and colony-forming ability, despite the suppressive effect induced by irradiation. Furthermore, the leptin promoted a significant reduction of ROS intracellular accumulation, and increased expression of the cancer-related proteins, as ACTC1, KRT6A, and EEF2 in irradiated OSCC cells. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that leptin impairs responsivity of OSCC cells to the ionizing radiation, reducing the suppressive effects of irradiation on the neoplastic phenotype, and increasing protein expression critical to carcinogenesis.
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Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/patologia , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/radioterapia , Leptina/efeitos adversos , Neoplasias Bucais/patologia , Neoplasias Bucais/radioterapia , Radiação Ionizante , Actinas/genética , Actinas/metabolismo , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/genética , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/metabolismo , Movimento Celular/efeitos dos fármacos , Movimento Celular/efeitos da radiação , Proliferação de Células/efeitos dos fármacos , Proliferação de Células/efeitos da radiação , Expressão Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Expressão Gênica/efeitos da radiação , Humanos , Queratina-6/genética , Queratina-6/metabolismo , Leptina/metabolismo , Neoplasias Bucais/genética , Neoplasias Bucais/metabolismo , Espécies Reativas de Oxigênio/metabolismo , Células Tumorais CultivadasRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Understanding the biological processes underlying Pressure Ulcer (PU) is an important strategy to identify new molecular targets. Bioinformatics has emerged as an important screening tool for a broad range of diseases. OBJECTIVE: This study aim of the current study is to investigate the protein-protein interaction in the PU context by bioinformatics. METHODS: We performed a search in gene databases, and bioinformatics algorithms were used to generate molecular targets for PU based in silico investigation. Interactions networks between protein-coding genes were built and compared to skin. RESULTS: TNFA, MMP9, and IL10 genes have higher disease-related connectivity than a connectivity general global. MAGOH, UBC, and PTCH1 as were leader genes related to skin. Ontological analysis demonstrated different mechanisms associated, such as response to oxidase stress. CONCLUSION: TNFA, MMP9, and IL10 are possible therapeutic targets for pressure ulcer. Additional investigation of cell post-transcriptional machinery should be investigated in PU.
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Biologia Computacional/métodos , Expressão Gênica , Úlcera por Pressão/genética , Algoritmos , HumanosRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Gallic acid (GA) is a natural endogenous polyphenol found in a variety of fruits, vegetables and wines, with beneficial effects on the energetic homeostasis. AIM: The present study aimed to investigate oral gallic acid effects on liver steatosis and hepatic lipogenesis markers in obese mice evaluating new possible molecular related mechanisms. METHODS: Twenty-four Swiss male mice were divided into four groups and fed for 60 days with standard diet (ST), standard diet plus gallic acid (ST + GA), high-fat diet (HFD), and high-fat diet plus gallic acid (HFD + GA). We evaluated the relationship between body weight, food intake and serum levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, insulin, aspartate and alanine transaminases. Liver histology was analyzed by hematoxylin and eosin staining. These results were accompanied by bioinformatics analyses. The acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), sterol regulatory element binding protein-1 (SREBP-1) and fatty acid synthase (FAS) expression was assessed by quantitative real-time reverse transcriptase PCR (qRT-PCR). RESULTS: The main findings of the present study showed that GA reduced liver steatosis, body weight and plasma insulin levels. Analyzes of hepatic steatosis related genes expression showed that ACC and FAS mRNA were significantly suppressed in liver of HFD + GA mice. These data was corroborated by bioinformatics analysis. CONCLUSION: These data suggest an important clinical application of GA in the prevention and treatment of liver diseases.
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Radiation Therapy (RT) is a treatment option for a large number of neoplasias. However, the effect of RT on the level of hypoxia markers is poorly understood. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of RT on the levels of hypoxic markers in Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Evaluation of HIF-1α and miR-210 levels in OSCC was performed. Then a proteomic analysis was performed to identify candidate hypoxic targets of RT. To validate proteomic studies, the effect of RT on HIF-1α, miR-210, PDH-A and LDH-A levels under hypoxia was assessed by qRT-PCR. The impact of RT in hypoxia markers was evaluated in patients to confirm in vitro results. An increase in the HIF-1α levels was observed in OSCC. RT reduced OSCC cell proliferation and migration. Interestingly, hypoxia could revert the effect of radiation on OSCC phenotype. However, proteomics analyses suggested that LDH is one of the critical targets of RT even in hypoxia. Moreover, RT decreased HIF-1α, miR-210, and LDH even in hypoxia. The current study demonstrated that hypoxia could revert the effects of RT in the OSCC context. However, RT reduces the levels HIF-1α, miR-210 and LDH in vivo and in vitro. The consequences of RT in blood should be carefully investigated.
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Hipóxia Celular/efeitos da radiação , Subunidade alfa do Fator 1 Induzível por Hipóxia/efeitos da radiação , L-Lactato Desidrogenase/efeitos da radiação , MicroRNAs/efeitos da radiação , Radioterapia/efeitos adversos , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas de Cabeça e Pescoço/radioterapia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Subunidade alfa do Fator 1 Induzível por Hipóxia/sangue , L-Lactato Desidrogenase/sangue , Masculino , MicroRNAs/sangue , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Tolerância a Radiação , Adulto JovemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: There is significant controversy in the literature regarding the relationship between hypoxia and salivary gland neoplasms (SGNs). OBJECTIVE: The current study aims to investigate levels of hypoxia markers in both benign and malignant salivary neoplasms. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The current study sample is comprised of a total of 62 samples. HIF-1α expression was evaluated by immunohistochemistry. Additionally, HIF-1α mRNA and miR-210 levels were assessed using qRT-PCR. RESULTS: No differences in HIF-1α expression were observed among the control group, benign and malignant SGNs. Similarly, HIF-1α mRNA levels were similar between benign and malignant SGNs. Also, there was no difference in miR-210 expression between case and control groups. CONCLUSION: The angiogenic markers, miR-210 and HIF-1α, do not appear to distinguish malignancy in salivary glands.
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Biomarcadores Tumorais/biossíntese , Regulação Neoplásica da Expressão Gênica , Subunidade alfa do Fator 1 Induzível por Hipóxia/biossíntese , Proteínas de Neoplasias/biossíntese , Neovascularização Patológica/metabolismo , Neoplasias das Glândulas Salivares , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , MicroRNAs/biossíntese , Neovascularização Patológica/patologia , RNA Neoplásico/biossíntese , Estudos Retrospectivos , Neoplasias das Glândulas Salivares/irrigação sanguínea , Neoplasias das Glândulas Salivares/metabolismo , Neoplasias das Glândulas Salivares/patologiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate perceptions regarding esthetic appearance of the smile in cases of orthognathic surgery for correction of maxillary gingival display. STUDY DESIGN: Alterations were made to an extraoral front-view photograph of a gingival smile in normal occlusion by repositioning the maxilla to simulate bone tissue removal and gingival exposure. Images were printed on photographic paper attached to questionnaires distributed among laypersons, professionals, and dental students to evaluate degree of esthetics (n = 150). To evaluate degree of esthetics, an attractiveness-scale was used, with 0 representing hardly attractive, 5 attractive, and 10 very attractive. RESULTS: All of the evaluated groups demonstrated that large gingival extension does not always affect esthetic appearance of the smile. Insufficiently visualized maxillary incisors were considered hardly attractive and received statistically lower scores (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: According to esthetic parameters, gingiva play important roles in composition of the smile, but only when they are exposed to a small extent.