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Over 99% of precancerous cervical lesions are associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, with HPV types 16 and 18 (especially type 16) found in over 70% of cervical cancer cases globally. E6, a critical HPV gene, triggers malignant proliferation by degrading p53; however, this mechanism alone cannot fully explain the oncogenic effects of HPV16 E6. Therefore, we aimed to investigate new targets of HPV oncogenic mechanisms. Our results revealed significant changes in nonoxidative pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) metabolites in HPV16-positive cells. However, the role of nonoxidative PPP in HPV-associated cell transformation and tumor development remained unexplored. In this study, we investigated the impact and mechanisms of HPV16 E6 on cervical cancer proliferation using the HPV-negative cervical cancer cell line (C33A). HPV16 E6 was found to promote cervical cancer cell proliferation both in vitro and in vivo, activating the nonoxidative PPP. Transketolase (TKT), a key enzyme in the nonoxidative PPP, is highly expressed in cervical cancer tissues and associated with poor prognosis. HPV16 E6 promotes cervical cancer cell proliferation by upregulating TKT activity through the activation of AKT. In addition, oxythiamine (OT), a TKT inhibitor, hindered tumor growth, with enhanced effects when combined with cisplatin (DDP). In conclusion, HPV16 E6 promotes cervical cancer proliferation by upregulating TKT activity through the activation of AKT. OT demonstrates the potential to inhibit HPV16-positive cervical cancer growth, and when combined with DDP, could further enhance the tumor-suppressive effect of DDP.
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Proteínas Oncogênicas Virais , Infecções por Papillomavirus , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero , Feminino , Humanos , Proteínas Proto-Oncogênicas c-akt/metabolismo , Papillomavirus Humano 16/metabolismo , Transcetolase/metabolismo , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/genética , Infecções por Papillomavirus/genética , Proteínas Oncogênicas Virais/metabolismo , Proliferação de Células , Linhagem Celular TumoralRESUMO
Chronic interstitial fibrosis presents a significant challenge to the long-term survival of transplanted kidneys. Our research has shown that reduced expression of acyl-coenzyme A oxidase 1 (ACOX1), which is the rate-limiting enzyme in the peroxisomal fatty acid ß-oxidation pathway, contributes to the development of fibrosis in renal allografts. ACOX1 deficiency leads to lipid accumulation and excessive oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which mediate epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and extracellular matrix (ECM) reorganization respectively, thus causing fibrosis in renal allografts. Furthermore, activation of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4)-nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) signaling induced ACOX1 downregulation in a DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1)-dependent manner. Overconsumption of PUFA resulted in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, which played a vital role in facilitating ECM reorganization. Supplementation with PUFAs contributed to delayed fibrosis in a rat model of renal transplantation. The study provides a novel therapeutic approach that can delay chronic interstitial fibrosis in renal allografts by targeting the disorder of lipid metabolism.
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Acil-CoA Oxidase , Transplante de Rim , Rim , Doenças Metabólicas , Animais , Ratos , Acil-CoA Oxidase/metabolismo , Aloenxertos , Fibrose , Rim/patologia , LipídeosRESUMO
Hard carbon (HC) is the most commonly used anode material in sodium-ion batteries. However, the solid-electrolyte-interface (SEI) layer formed in carbonate ester-based electrolytes has an imperceptible dissolution tendency and a sluggish Na+ diffusion kinetics, resulting in an unsatisfactory performance of HC anode. Given that electrode/electrolyte interface property is highly dependent on the configuration of Helmholtz plane, we filtrated proper solvents by PFBE (PF6 - anion binding energy) and CAE (carbon absorption energy) and disclosed the function of chosen TFEP to reconstruct the Helmholtz plane and regulate the SEI film on HC anode. Benefiting from the preferential adsorption tendency on HC surface and strong anion-dragging interaction of TFEP, a robust and thin anion-derived F-rich SEI film is established, which greatly enhances the mechanical stability and the Na+ ion diffusion kinetics of the electrode/electrolyte interface. The rationally designed TFEP-based electrolyte endows Na||HC half-cell and 2.8â Ah HC||Na4Fe3(PO4)2P2O7 pouch cell with excellent rate capability, long cycle life, high safety and low-temperature adaptability. It is believed that this insightful recognition of tuning interface properties will pave a new avenue in the design of compatible electrolyte for low-cost, long-life, and high-safe sodium-ion batteries.
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In search of new-structure compounds with good anticonvulsant activity and low neurotoxicity, a series of 3-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine)-7-azaindole derivatives was designed and synthesized. Their anticonvulsant activities were evaluated by maximal electroshock (MES) and pentylenetetrazole (PTZ) test, and neurotoxicity was determined by the rotary rod method. In the PTZ-induced epilepsy model, compounds 4i, 4p and 5 k showed significant anticonvulsant activities with ED50 values at 30.55 mg/kg, 19.72 mg/kg and 25.46 mg/kg, respectively. However, these compounds did not show any anticonvulsant activity in the MES model. More importantly, these compounds have lower neurotoxicity with protective index (PI = TD50/ED50) values at 8.58, 10.29 and 7.41, respectively. In order to obtain a clearer structure-activity relationship, more compounds were designed rationally based on 4i, 4p and 5 k and their anticonvulsant activities were evaluated on PTZ models. The results demonstrated that the N-atom at the 7-position of the 7-azaindole and the double-bond in the 1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine skeleton was essential for antiepileptic activities.
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Anticonvulsivantes , Indóis , Convulsões , Anticonvulsivantes/farmacologia , Anticonvulsivantes/uso terapêutico , Anticonvulsivantes/química , Eletrochoque , Indóis/uso terapêutico , Pentilenotetrazol , Convulsões/induzido quimicamente , Convulsões/tratamento farmacológico , Relação Estrutura-Atividade , Camundongos , AnimaisRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Chronic interstitial fibrosis is the primary barrier against the long-term survival of transplanted kidneys. Extending the lifespan of allografts is vital for ensuring the long-term health of patients undergoing kidney transplants. However, few targets and their clinical applications have been identified. Moreover, whether dyslipidemia facilitates fibrosis in renal allograft remains unclear. METHODS: Blood samples were collected from patients who underwent kidney transplantation. Correlation analyses were conducted between the Banff score and body mass index, and serum levels of triacylglycerol, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. A rat model of renal transplantation was treated with the lipid-lowering drug, fenofibrate, and kidney fibrosis levels were determined by histochemical staining. Targeted metabolomic detection was conducted in blood samples from patients who underwent kidney transplantation and were divided into fibrotic and non-fibrotic groups. Rats undergoing renal transplantation were fed either an n-3 or n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-enriched diet. Immunohistochemical and Masson's trichrome staining were used to determine the degree of fibrosis. RESULTS: Hyperlipidemia was associated with fibrosis development. Treatment with fenofibrate contributed to improve fibrosis in a rat model of renal transplantation. Moreover, n-3 PUFAs from fibrotic group showed significant downregulation compared to patients without fibrotic renal allografts, and n-3 PUFAs-enriched diet contributed to delayed fibrosis in a rat model of renal transplantation. CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that hyperlipidemia facilitates fibrosis of renal allografts. Importantly, a new therapeutic approach was provided that may delay chronic interstitial fibrosis in transplanted kidneys by augmenting the n-3 PUFA content in the diet.
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Ácidos Graxos Ômega-3 , Fenofibrato , Hiperlipidemias , Transplante de Rim , Humanos , Ratos , Animais , Transplante de Rim/efeitos adversos , Fenofibrato/farmacologia , Rim/patologia , Fibrose , Aloenxertos , Hiperlipidemias/patologia , ColesterolRESUMO
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different ferrule heights and crown-to-root ratios on the fracture resistance of endodontically-treated premolars restored with fiber post or cast metal post system. METHODS: Eighty extracted human mandibular first premolars with single root canal were treated endodontically and cut from 2.0 mm above the buccal cemento-enamel junction, to create horizontal residual roots. The roots were randomly divided into two groups. The roots in group FP were restored with a fiber post-and-core system, while the roots in group MP were restored with a cast metal post-and-core system. Each group was divided into five subgroups with different ferrule heights (0: no ferrule; 1: 1.0 mm ferrule; 2: 2.0 mm ferrule; 3: 3.0 mm ferrule; 4: 4.0 mm ferrule). All specimens were subsequently restored with metal crowns and embedded in acrylic resin blocks. The crown-to-root ratios of the specimens were controlled at approximately 0.6, 0.8, 0.9, 1.1, and 1.3 of the five subgroups, respectively. Fracture strengths and fracture patterns of the specimens were tested and recorded by a universal mechanical machine. RESULTS: Mean fracture strengths (mean ± standard deviation (kN)) of FP/0 to FP/4 and MP/0 to MP/4 were: 0.54 ± 0.09, 1.03 ± 0.11, 1.06 ± 0.17, 0.85 ± 0.11; 0.57 ± 0.10, 0.55 ± 0.09, 0.88 ± 0.13, 1.08 ± 0.17, 1.05 ± 0.18 and 0.49 ± 0.09, respectively. Two-way ANOVA revealed significant effects of different ferrule heights and crown-to-root ratios on the fracture resistance (P < 0.001), but no difference in fracture resistance between two post-and-core systems (P = 0.973). The highest fracture strengths of the specimen were found with the ferrule length of 1.92 mm in group FP and 2.07 mm in group MP, the crown-to-root ratio of which in 0.90 and 0.92 respectively., there is a significant difference in fracture patterns among the groups(P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: When a certain height of ferrule is prepared and a cast metal or fiber post-and-core system is restored for the residual root, the clinical crown-to-root ratio of the tooth after restoration should be kept within 0.90 to 0.92, so as to improve the fracture resistance of endodontically-treated mandibular first premolars.
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Técnica para Retentor Intrarradicular , Fraturas dos Dentes , Dente não Vital , Humanos , Dente Pré-Molar , Fraturas dos Dentes/prevenção & controle , Coroas , Análise do Estresse Dentário , Resinas Compostas , Falha de Restauração DentáriaRESUMO
A series of 7-alkoxy - [1,2,4] triazolo [1, 5-a] pyrimidine derivatives were designed and synthesized. Maximal electroshock (MES) and pentylenetetrazole (PTZ) tests were utilized to access their anticonvulsant activity. Most of the series of compounds exhibited significant anti-seizure effects. Further studies demonstrated that the anticonvulsant activity of these compounds mainly depended on their allosteric potentiation of GABAA receptors. Among them, compound 10c was picked for the mechanism study due to its potent activity. The compound is more sensitive to subunit configurations of synaptic α1ß2γ2 and extrasynaptic α4ß3δ GABAA receptors, but there were no effects on NMDA receptors and Nav1.2 sodium channels. Meanwhile, 10c acted on the sites of GABAA receptors distinct from commonly used anticonvulsants benzodiazepines and barbiturates. Furthermore, studies from native neurons demonstrated that compound 10c also potentiated the activity of native GABAA receptors and reduced action potential firings in cultured cortical neurons. Such structural compounds may lay a foundation for further designing novel antiepileptic molecules.
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Anticonvulsivantes/farmacologia , Epilepsia/tratamento farmacológico , Pirimidinas/farmacologia , Receptores de GABA-A/metabolismo , Convulsões/tratamento farmacológico , Triazóis/farmacologia , Animais , Anticonvulsivantes/síntese química , Anticonvulsivantes/química , Células Cultivadas , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Descoberta de Drogas , Eletrochoque , Epilepsia/induzido quimicamente , Epilepsia/metabolismo , Masculino , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos , Estrutura Molecular , Neurônios/efeitos dos fármacos , Neurônios/metabolismo , Pentilenotetrazol , Pirimidinas/síntese química , Pirimidinas/química , Ratos , Ratos Sprague-Dawley , Convulsões/induzido quimicamente , Convulsões/metabolismo , Relação Estrutura-Atividade , Triazóis/síntese química , Triazóis/químicaRESUMO
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of Er:YAG laser irrigation on the push-out bond strength of fiber posts to the root dentine. Sixty extracted human mandibular first premolars were collected and decoronated. The residual roots received endodontic treatment. The treated roots were randomly divided into three groups according to different irrigation protocols: group LAI (Er:YAG laser-activated irrigation), group PUI (passive ultrasonic irrigation, positive control), and group CSI (conventional syringe irrigation, negative control) (n = 20). Each group was divided into two subgroups, either total-etching modes or self-etching modes (n = 10). After fiber post restoration, all roots were sectioned into seven 1.0-mm-thick slices. The slices received a push-out test by a universal test machine. The resin tag on the segments' bonding interfaces was observed by scanning electron microscope. There were significant differences in the effects of the irrigation method, bonding modes, and root regions on the push-out bond strength among the groups (p < 0.05). The specimens with Er:YAG laser-activated irrigation and self-etching mode showed significantly the highest bonding strength (p < 0.001). The lengths and densities of resin tags in group PUI or group LAI with self-etching modes were longer than those in group CSI with total-etching modes. The laser-activated irrigation with self-etching modes improved the bond strength of fiber post to root dentine compared to the passive ultrasonic irrigation or conventional syringe irrigation with total or self-etching modes.
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Colagem Dentária , Lasers de Estado Sólido , Técnica para Retentor Intrarradicular , Dente Pré-Molar , Dentina , Humanos , Lasers de Estado Sólido/uso terapêutico , Teste de Materiais , Cimentos de Resina/químicaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of ferrule design on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated mandibular first premolars after simulated crown lengthening and orthodontic forced eruption methods restored with a fiber post-and-core system. METHODS: Forty extracted and endodontically treated mandibular first premolars were decoronated to create lingual-to-buccal oblique residual root models, with a 2.0 mm height of the lingual dentine wall coronal to the cemento-enamel junction, and the height of buccal surface at the cemento-enamel junction. The roots were divided randomly into five equal groups. The control group had undergone incomplete ferrule preparation in the cervical root, with 0.0 mm buccal and 2.0 mm lingual ferrule lengths (Group F0). Simulated surgical crown lengthening method provided ferrule preparation of 1.0 mm (Group CL/F1) and 2.0 mm (Group CL/F2) on the buccal surface, with ferrule lengths of 3.0 mm and 4.0 mm on the lingual surface, respectively. Simulated orthodontic forced eruption method provided ferrule preparation of 1.0 mm (Group OE/F1) and 2.0 mm (Group OE/F2) on the buccal surface and ferrule lengths of 3.0 mm and 4.0 mm on the lingual surface, respectively. After restoration with a glass fiber post-and-core system and a cast Co-Cr alloy crown, each specimen was embedded in an acrylic resin block to a height on the root 2.0 mm from the apical surface of the crown margin and loaded to fracture at a 135° angle to its long axis in a universal testing machine. Data were analyzed statistically using two-way ANOVA with Tukey HSD tests and Fisher's test, with α = 0.05. RESULTS: Mean fracture loads (kN) for groups F0, CL/F1, CL/F2, OE/F1 and OE/F2 were as follows: 1.01 (S.D. = 0.26), 0.91 (0.29), 0.73 (0.19), 0.96 (0.25) and 0.76 (0.20), respectively. Two-way ANOVA revealed significant differences for the effect of ferrule lengths (P = 0.012) but no differences for the effect of cervical treatment methods (P = 0.699). The teeth with no buccal ferrule preparation in control group F0 had the highest fracture resistance. In contrast, the mean fracture loads for group CL/F2 with a 2.0-mm buccal and 4.0-mm lingual ferrule created by simulated crown lengthening method were lowest (P = 0.036). CONCLUSIONS: Increased apically complete ferrule preparation resulted in decreased fracture resistance of endodontically treated mandibular first premolars, regardless of whether surgical crown lengthening or orthodontic forced eruption methods been used.
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Dente Pré-Molar , Aumento da Coroa Clínica/efeitos adversos , Planejamento de Prótese Dentária , Extrusão Ortodôntica/efeitos adversos , Fraturas dos Dentes/prevenção & controle , Dente não Vital , Adulto , Análise do Estresse Dentário , Humanos , Técnicas In Vitro , Fraturas dos Dentes/etiologia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the effect of resin infiltration combined with casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate with fluoride (CPP-ACPF) or bioactive glass (BAG) on the stability of enamel white spot lesions (WSLs) treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighty-four enamel blocks were prepared from the buccal surfaces of sound human premolars. All enamel blocks were placed in a demineralisation solution for 3 days to establish the artificial enamel WSLs. Enamel blocks with WSLs were randomly divided into three groups (n = 28 each group): RI/B: one-off resin infiltration followed by twice daily BAG treatment; RI/C: one-off resin infiltration followed by twice daily CPP-ACPF treatment; RI: one-off resin infiltration treatment only (as control) and subjected to pH cycling for 7 days. Surface morphology, elemental analysis, crystal characteristics, surface roughness and microhardness of enamel surfaces were investigated by scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive spectrometry observation, X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscope and Vickers' hardness testing, respectively. RESULTS: Mean values of the surface roughness (mean±standard deviation (nm)) were 24.52±5.07, 27.39±5.87 and 34.36±4.55 for groups RI/B, RI/C and RI respectively (p = 0.003). The calcium to phosphate ratios were 1.32±0.16, 1.22±0.26 and 0.69±0.24 for groups RI/B, RI/C and RI respectively (p < 0.001). XRD revealed apatite formation in all three groups. The mean enamel surface microhardness (kg/mm2) of the groups were 353.93±28.49, 339.00±27.32 and 330.38±22.55 for groups RI/B, RI/C and RI respectively (p = 0.216). CONCLUSIONS: Resin infiltration combined with CPP-ACPF or BAG remineralisation appears to improve the surface properties of WSLs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The combination of resin infiltration and CPP-ACPF/BAG remineralisation may be a potential treatment for the management of the WSLs.
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Cárie Dentária , Esmalte Dentário , Humanos , Esmalte Dentário/patologia , Fluoretos/farmacologia , Fluoretos/uso terapêutico , Fluoretos/análise , Fosfatos de Cálcio/farmacologia , Fosfatos de Cálcio/uso terapêutico , Cárie Dentária/patologiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Discoidin, CUB, and LCCL domain-containing type I (DCBLD1) is identified as an oncogene involved in multiple regulation of tumor progression, but specific mechanisms remain unclear in cervical cancer. Lactate-mediated lactylation modulates protein function. Whether DCBLD1 can be modified by lactylation and the function of DCBLD1 lactylation are unknown. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the lactylation of DCBLD1 and identify its specific lactylation sites. Herein, we elucidated the mechanism by which lactylation modification stabilizes the DCBLD1 protein. Furthermore, we investigated DCBLD1 overexpression activating pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) to promote the progression of cervical cancer. METHODS: DCBLD1 expression was examined in human cervical cancer cells and adjacent non-tumorous tissues using quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, western blotting, and immunohistochemistry. In vitro and in vivo studies were conducted to investigate the impact of DCBLD1 on the progression of cervical cancer. Untargeted liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) metabolomics studies were used to characterize DCBLD1-induced metabolite alterations. Western blot, immunofuorescence and transmission electron microscopy were performed to detect DCBLD1 degradation of G6PD by activating autophagy. Chromatin immunoprecipitation, dual luciferase reporter assay for detecting the mechanism by which lactate increases DCBLD1 transcription. LC-MS/MS was employed to verify specific modification sites within the DCBLD1 protein. RESULTS: We found that lactate increased DCBLD1 expression, activating the PPP to facilitate the proliferation and metastasis of cervical cancer cells. DCBLD1 primarily stimulated PPP by upregulating glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) expression and enzyme activity. The mechanism involved the increased enrichment of HIF-1α in the DCBLD1 promoter region, enhancing the DCBLD1 mRNA expression. Additionally, lactate-induced DCBLD1 lactylation stabilized DCBLD1 expression. We identified DCBLD1 as a lactylation substrate, with a predominant lactylation site at K172. DCBLD1 overexpression inhibited G6PD autophagic degradation, activating PPP to promote cervical cancer progression. In vivo, 6-An mediated inhibition of G6PD enzyme activity, inhibiting tumor proliferation. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings revealed a novel post-translational modification type of DCBDL1, emphasizing the significance of lactylation-driven DCBDL1-mediated PPP in promoting the progression of cervical cancer.
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Neoplasias do Colo do Útero , Feminino , Humanos , Cromatografia Líquida , Lactatos , Via de Pentose Fosfato , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/genéticaRESUMO
High-risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are the causative agents of cervical cancer. Here, we report that HPV16 E6E7 promotes cervical cancer cell proliferation by activating the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP). We found that HPV16 E6 activates the PPP primarily by increasing glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme activity. Mechanistically, HPV16 E6 promoted G6PD dimer formation by inhibiting its lactylation. Importantly, we suggest that G6PD K45 was lactylated during G6PD-mediated antioxidant stress. In primary human keratinocytes and an HPV-negative cervical cancer C33A cells line ectopically expressing HPV16 E6, the transduction of G6PD K45A (unable to be lactylated) increased GSH and NADPH levels and, correspondingly, decreasing ROS levels. Conversely, the re-expression of G6PD K45T (mimicking constitutive lactylation) in HPV16-positive SiHa cells line inhibited cell proliferation. In vivo, the inhibition of G6PD enzyme activity with 6-aminonicotinamide (6-An) or the re-expression of G6PD K45T inhibited tumor proliferation. In conclusion, we have revealed a novel mechanism of HPV oncoprotein-mediated malignant transformation. These findings might provide effective strategies for treating cervical and HPV-associated cancers.
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Proteínas Oncogênicas Virais , Infecções por Papillomavirus , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero , Feminino , Humanos , Papillomavirus Humano 16/genética , Papillomavirus Humano 16/metabolismo , Linhagem Celular Tumoral , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/metabolismo , Glucosefosfato Desidrogenase/genética , Glucosefosfato Desidrogenase/metabolismo , Via de Pentose Fosfato , Proteínas Oncogênicas Virais/genética , Proteínas Oncogênicas Virais/metabolismo , Proliferação de CélulasRESUMO
Senescence is an inevitable biological process. Disturbances in glucose and lipid metabolism are essential features of cellular senescence. Given the important roles of these types of metabolism, we review the evidence for how key metabolic enzymes influence senescence and how senescence-related secretory phenotypes, autophagy, apoptosis, insulin signaling pathways, and environmental factors modulate glucose and lipid homeostasis. We also discuss the metabolic alterations in abnormal senescence diseases and anti-cancer therapies that target senescence through metabolic interventions. Our work offers insights for developing pharmacological strategies to combat senescence and cancer.
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The somatic mutation of liver kinase B1 (LKB1) has been implicated in various tumors, which is reflected in the survival, proliferation, and metastasis of tumor cells. However, the regulation of LKB1 in lipid metabolism, a process that is involved in tumor progression is not completely clear. We conclude that LKB1 deficiency results in abnormal expression and activation of multiple molecules related to lipid metabolism which locate downstream of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) or salt-induced kinase (SIK). Abnormal lipid metabolism induced by LKB1 deficiency contributes to the proliferation and metastasis of tumor cells through energy regulation.
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Proteínas Quinases Ativadas por AMP , Metabolismo dos Lipídeos , Quinases Proteína-Quinases Ativadas por AMP , Proteínas Quinases Ativadas por AMP/metabolismo , Humanos , FígadoRESUMO
Transketolase (TKT) is an enzyme that is ubiquitously expressed in all living organisms and has been identified as an important regulator of cancer. Recent studies have shown that the TKT family includes the TKT gene and two TKT-like (TKTL) genes; TKTL1 and TKTL2. TKT and TKTL1 have been reported to be involved in the regulation of multiple cancer-related events, such as cancer cell proliferation, metastasis, invasion, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, chemoradiotherapy resistance, and patient survival and prognosis. Therefore, TKT may be an ideal target for cancer treatment. More importantly, the levels of TKTL1 were detected using EDIM technology for the early detection of some malignancies, and TKTL1 was more sensitive and specific than traditional tumor markers. Detecting TKTL1 levels before and after surgery could be used to evaluate the surgery's effect. While targeted TKT suppresses cancer in multiple ways, in some cases, it has detrimental effects on the organism. In this review, we discuss the role of TKT in different tumors and the detailed mechanisms while evaluating its value and limitations in clinical applications. Therefore, this review provides a basis for the clinical application of targeted therapy for TKT in the future, and a strategy for subsequent cancer-related research.
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Neoplasias , Transcetolase , Biomarcadores Tumorais/genética , Proliferação de Células , Humanos , Neoplasias/terapia , Transcetolase/genéticaRESUMO
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is the only rate-limiting enzyme in the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP). Rapidly proliferating cells require metabolites from PPP to synthesize ribonucleotides and maintain intracellular redox homeostasis. G6PD expression can be abnormally elevated in a variety of cancers. In addition, G6PD may act as a regulator of viral replication and vascular smooth muscle function. Therefore, G6PD-mediated activation of PPP may promote tumor and non-neoplastic disease progression. Recently, studies have identified post-translational modifications (PTMs) as an important mechanism for regulating G6PD function. Here, we provide a comprehensive review of various PTMs (e.g., phosphorylation, acetylation, glycosylation, ubiquitination, and glutarylation), which are identified in the regulation of G6PD structure, expression and enzymatic activity. In addition, we review signaling pathways that regulate G6PD and evaluate the role of oncogenic signals that lead to the reprogramming of PPP in tumor and non-neoplastic diseases as well as summarize the inhibitors that target G6PD.
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BACKGROUND: Live kinase B1 (LKB1) is a tumor suppressor that is mutated in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) and a variety of cancers. Lkb1 encodes serine-threonine kinase (STK) 11 that activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and its 13 superfamily members, regulating multiple biological processes, such as cell polarity, cell cycle arrest, embryo development, apoptosis, and bioenergetics metabolism. Increasing evidence has highlighted that deficiency of LKB1 in cancer cells induces extensive metabolic alterations that promote tumorigenesis and development. LKB1 also participates in the maintenance of phenotypes and functions of normal cells through metabolic regulation. SCOPE OF REVIEW: Given the important role of LKB1 in metabolic regulation, we provide an overview of the association of metabolic alterations in glycolysis, aerobic oxidation, the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP), gluconeogenesis, glutamine, lipid, and serine induced by aberrant LKB1 signals in tumor progression, non-neoplastic diseases, and functions of immune cells. MAJOR CONCLUSIONS: In this review, we summarize layers of evidence demonstrating that disordered metabolisms in glucose, glutamine, lipid, and serine caused by LKB1 deficiency promote carcinogenesis and non-neoplastic diseases. The metabolic reprogramming resulting from the loss of LKB1 confers cancer cells with growth or survival advantages. Nevertheless, it also causes a metabolic frangibility for LKB1-deficient cancer cells. The metabolic regulation of LKB1 also plays a vital role in maintaining cellular phenotype in the progression of non-neoplastic diseases. In addition, lipid metabolic regulation of LKB1 plays an important role in controlling the function, activity, proliferation, and differentiation of several types of immune cells. We conclude that in-depth knowledge of metabolic pathways regulated by LKB1 is conducive to identifying therapeutic targets and developing drug combinations to treat cancers and metabolic diseases and achieve immunoregulation.
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Carcinogênese/genética , Carcinogênese/patologia , Proteínas Serina-Treonina Quinases/deficiência , Proteínas Serina-Treonina Quinases/genética , Quinases Proteína-Quinases Ativadas por AMP , Proteínas Quinases Ativadas por AMP/metabolismo , Animais , Apoptose/fisiologia , Metabolismo Energético/fisiologia , Glucose/metabolismo , Glutamina/metabolismo , Humanos , Metabolismo dos Lipídeos , Lipídeos , Engenharia Metabólica , Redes e Vias Metabólicas/genética , Mutação , Neoplasias/genética , Neoplasias/metabolismo , Síndrome de Peutz-Jeghers/genética , Síndrome de Peutz-Jeghers/metabolismo , Serina/metabolismo , Transdução de SinaisRESUMO
Dental fluorosis is a dental condition caused by excessive intake of fluoride during enamel formation, which can lead to color abnormalities or defects on the tooth surface. The resultant abnormal appearance ranges in severity from mildly white and opaque to dark brown, which substantially affects patients' esthetic characteristics and self-confidence. Treatment methods include tooth whitening or restoration. This clinical report describes the use of a minimally invasive esthetic technique in a 22-year-old woman with moderate dental fluorosis. The treatment plan included enamel microabrasion, at-home bleaching for 2 weeks, and subsequent resin infiltration for each tooth under a rubber dam. After 2 years of follow-up, evaluation of the patient's esthetic appearance revealed that teeth affected by dental fluorosis could be successfully treated with a minimally invasive technique involving microabrasion, at-home bleaching, and resin infiltration.
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Fluorose Dentária , Clareamento Dental , Adulto , Microabrasão do Esmalte , Estética , Estética Dentária , Feminino , Fluorose Dentária/terapia , Humanos , Adulto JovemRESUMO
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of ferrule preparation length on the fracture resistance after simulated surgical crown lengthening and after forced tooth eruption of endodontically-treated teeth restored with a carbon fiber-reinforced post-and-core system. METHODS: 40 extracted endodontically-treated mandibular first premolars were decoronated 1.0 mm coronal to the buccal cemento-enamel junction. The teeth were divided randomly into five equal groups. The control group had no ferrule preparation (Group A). Simulated crown lengthening provided ferrule preparations of 1.0 mm (Group B) and 2.0 mm (Group C). Simulated forced tooth eruption provided ferrule preparations of 1.0 mm (Group D) and 2.0 mm (Group E). After restoration with a carbon fiber post-and-core system, each root was embedded in an acrylic resin block from 2.0 mm apical to the margins of a cast Ni-Cr alloy crown, and loaded at 150 degrees from the long axis in a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 1.0 mm/minute until fracture. Data were analyzed using ANOVA with Tukey HSD tests, and Fisher's exact test, with alpha = 0.05. RESULTS: Mean failure loads (kN) for Groups A, B, C, D and E were: 1.13 (SD = 0.15), 1.27 (0.18), 1.02 (0.11), 1.63 (0.14) and 1.92 (0.19), respectively. Significant differences were shown for the effects of treatment method and ferrule length, with significant interaction between these two sources of variation (P < 0.0001). Increased apical ferrule preparation lengths resulted in significantly increased fracture resistance for simulated forced tooth eruption (P < 0.0001), but not for simulated crown lengthening (P > or = 0.24).