Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiaoyun Zheng, Junyan Chen, Shuchao Wang, Dun Yang, Peng Zhou
Summary: In this study, a detailed single-cell analysis of HCC patients revealed strong correlations between gene expression levels and cellular characteristics, providing insights into the complexities of HCC progression and potential predictive genetic markers for drug response. The study also highlighted the pivotal role of ATP6V1G1 in apoptosis and migration in HCC cells.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sangeeta Shrestha Sharma, Shishir Sharma, Jie Zhao, Matthias Bureik
Summary: Cytochromes P450 (CYPs) and UDP-glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs) are important human drug metabolizing enzymes, and this study explores their mutual interactions. The study used recombinant co-expression of 19 human UGTs with CYP enzymes in yeast and found that UGT co-expression had a significant effect on P450 activity in most cases. The study also observed varying degrees of influence of CYP co-expression on UGT activity.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Can G. Leineweber, Miriam Rabehl, Anne Pietzner, Nadine Rohwer, Michael Rothe, Maciej Pech, Bruno Sangro, Rohini Sharma, Chris Verslype, Bristi Basu, Christian Sengel, Jens Ricke, Nils Helge Schebb, Karsten-H. Weylandt, Julia Benckert
Summary: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer death, and the medical treatment options are limited. The multikinase inhibitor sorafenib has been widely used for systemic therapy in advanced HCC. This study shows that sorafenib affects the levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA)-derived epoxygenated metabolites, indicating that specific supplementation with DHA could increase levels of the epoxy compound 19,20-EDP with potential anti-tumor activity in HCC patients receiving sorafenib therapy.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Anshuli Razdan, Nathan M. Main, Vincent Chiu, Nicholas A. Shackel, Paul de Souza, Katherine Bryant, Kieran F. Scott
Summary: Liver cancer, with variable incidence globally and high mortality, typically presents histologically as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Limited treatment options are available for approximately 30-40% of HCC patients diagnosed at an advanced stage, emphasizing the need for novel therapeutic targets. Chronic liver injury from insults like viral infections, alcohol abuse, and NAFLD can progress to HCC, with the eicosanoid pathway being a key pathway studied for its role in inflammation and carcinogenesis. Identifying components of this pathway may hold promise for potential therapeutic targets in HCC.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eman M. Radwan, Eman Abo-Elabass, Atef E. Abd El-Baky, Hussah Abdullah Alshwyeh, Riyad A. Almaimani, Ghassan Almaimani, Ibrahim Abdel Aziz Ibrahim, Abdulaziz Albogami, Mariusz Jaremko, Samar Z. Alshawwa, Essa M. Saied
Summary: This study designed, synthesized, and characterized a new class of N-(substituted phenyl)-8-methoxycoumarin-3-carboxamide analogues. The synthesized compounds showed significant cytotoxicity against Hep-G2 cells with low impact on normal cells. Compound 7 exhibited the most potent cytotoxic effect, inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in Hep-G2 cells. Additionally, compound 7 displayed dual inhibitory activity against cytochrome P450 and VEGFR-2 proteins. These findings suggest that the newly synthesized compounds, particularly compound 7, hold promise as effective anticancer agents against liver cancer.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Weronika Pioronska, Zeribe Chike Nwosu, Mei Han, Michael Buettner, Matthias Philip Ebert, Steven Dooley, Christoph Meyer
Summary: PRRX1 is frequently upregulated in human HCC and predicted to be directly correlated with focal adhesion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition. High expression of PRRX1, low ZEB1, or high ZEB2 can significantly predict better overall survival in HCC patients. Silencing of PRRX1 accelerates proliferation and clonogenicity in HCC cell lines.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuan Lu, Yanli Wang, Yan He, Jie Pan, Yang Jin, Lin Zheng, Yong Huang, Yongjun Li, Wen Liu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Aidi injection (ADI) on the activity of various cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes in normal and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) rats. The results showed that ADI can inhibit the activity of multiple CYP450 enzymes, which may reduce the dosage of chemotherapeutic drugs and have significant implications for the combination of anti-tumor chemotherapy drugs.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Clavia Ruth Wooton-Kee
Summary: Copper is an essential trace element that is necessary for various cellular processes, but excess copper accumulation can be toxic. The liver plays a crucial role in maintaining copper homeostasis. Wilson's disease, an autosomal recessive disorder, is caused by mutations in the ATP7B gene and requires lifelong treatment or liver transplantation. Current treatment options focus on reducing copper levels and cellular toxicity. Studies have shown altered hepatic metabolism and impaired hepatic nuclear receptor activity in Wilson's disease patients.
PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Kai Wang, Ji-Hua Shi, Jie Gao, Yaohui Sun, Zhihui Wang, Xiaoyi Shi, Wenzhi Guo, Yang Jin, Shuijun Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the expression of key genes involved in arachidonic acid metabolism in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The results showed that the genes in the cytochrome P450 (CYP450) pathway were significantly downregulated in HCC tissues compared to normal liver tissues. Furthermore, the deregulation of the CYP450 pathway was associated with pathological features and prognosis of HCC, indicating its potential as a predictive factor for early recurrence.
CELL BIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ioannis Stouras, Theodore G. Papaioannou, Konstantinos Tsioufis, Aristides G. Eliopoulos, Despina Sanoudou
Summary: Despite the availability of numerous drugs for cardiovascular disease, challenges remain in ensuring their safe and effective use. Dietary elements and genetic variation can impact the absorption, distribution, and action of drugs, highlighting the importance of personalized cardiovascular healthcare.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoxia Yang, Xuemei Zhang, Xiao Shu, Wei Zhang, Jianrong Kai, Mingfeng Tang, Jiuping Gong, Junying Yang, Junjie Lin, Yong Chai, Jianfei Liu
Summary: The toxicity of MWCNTs to earthworms depends on the exposure concentration. At low concentrations, MWCNTs do not significantly affect the growth and reproduction of earthworms. However, at high concentrations, MWCNTs exhibit toxic effects on earthworms, leading to reduced detoxification capacity, excessive oxidative stress, and disturbance of multiple metabolic pathways.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Yue-Fan Wang, Chun-Mei Ge, Hao-Zan Yin, Zhi-Hui Dai, Jun-Peng Dong, Man Ji, Fu Yang
Summary: N6-methyladenosine (m(6)A) is the most extensively studied internal RNA modification, playing crucial roles in gene expression regulation, carcinogenesis, and tumor progression.
ANNALS OF HEPATOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Andres Delgado, Steven Enkemann
Summary: Rapamycin and its derivatives are FDA-approved mTOR inhibitors used in immunosuppression and chemotherapy for treating certain tumors. Understanding the metabolism and genetic characteristics that influence the efficacy and side effects of these drugs is important for individualized treatment.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ming Wu, Zijin Luo, Zhixiong Cai, Qianqian Mao, Zhenli Li, Hao Li, Cao Zhang, Yuting Zhang, Aoxue Zhong, Liming Wu, Xiaolong Liu
Summary: This study developed a strategy using red blood cells (RBCs) as carriers to deliver DNA vaccine encoding hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) neoantigen, which effectively promoted neoantigen expression and induced T-cell immune response to prevent tumor growth. When combined with anti-PD-1, the vaccine achieved complete tumor regression and generated long-term tumor-specific immunological memory.
EMBO MOLECULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Qingzhu Gao, Bin Cheng, Chang Chen, Chong Lei, Xue Lin, Dan Nie, Jingjing Li, Luyi Huang, Xiaosong Li, Kai Wang, Ailong Huang, Ni Tang
Summary: This study found that GSTZ1 deficiency contributes to HCC metastasis by promoting UDP-GlcUA accumulation and stabilizing TGFβR1 mRNA to activate TGFβ/Smad signaling pathway. UGDH and UDP-GlcUA may serve as prognostic markers for HCC, and targeting UGDH could be a promising strategy for HCC therapy.
CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Tao Su, Suchao Huang, Yanmin Zhang, Yajuan Guo, Shuwei Zhang, Jiaji Guan, Mingjing Meng, Linxin Liu, Caiyan Wang, Dihua Yu, Hiu-Yee Kwan, Zhiying Huang, Qiuju Huang, Elaine Lai-Han Leung, Ming Hu, Ying Wang, Zhongqiu Liu, Linlin Lu
Summary: Acidosis is a harsh tumor microenvironment that promotes lung cancer metastasis by inhibiting miR-7-5p expression and increasing TGF-beta 2 expression. The study identifies miR-7-5p as a novel biomarker and therapeutic target for lung cancer treatment.
ACTA PHARMACEUTICA SINICA B
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Biao Qu, Xiao-lin Wang, De-chong Zheng, Chu-tian Mai, Zhong-qiu Liu, Hua Zhou, Ying Xie
Summary: This study developed a novel treatment for refractory rheumatoid arthritis by co-delivering total glucosides of paeony and the P-gp inhibitor nobiletin in a nano-SNEDDS formulation, which significantly increased the bioavailability of TGPs and inhibited P-gp function and expression. The co-loaded formulation not only enhanced the therapeutic effects of TGP but also reduced P-gp expression in an adjuvant-induced arthritis rat model, partly through the inhibition of phosphorylated AKT and HIF-1 alpha pathways.
ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiu-ju Huang, Guo-chao Liao, Xue-rong Zhuang, Meng-lan Yang, Jing-jing Yao, Jian-hua Deng, Yan-min Zhang, Ying Wang, Xiao-xiao Qi, Dong-feng Pan, Yang Guan, Zhi-ying Huang, Feng-xue Zhang, Zhong-qiu Liu, Lin-lin Lu
Summary: The study demonstrates the significant improvement in the properties of FTS by conjugating it with IR783, enhancing its anti-cancer potential and tumor-targeting ability. The conjugate shows superior therapeutic effects in breast cancer cells, increasing drug bioavailability and targeting through various pathways.
ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Meijia Sun, Baokuan Li, Zhongqiu Liu, Lixin Tang
Summary: The study investigates the transient multiscale bubble behaviors in the electrolysis process of CuSO4 aqueous solution under the anode, demonstrating bubble nucleation, growth, collision, and detachment. The experimental and numerical methods reveal the characteristics of bubbles and their interactions. Results show that controlling current and anode inclination angle can affect bubble velocity and diameter.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Dan Liu, Qi Yu, Qing Ning, Zhongqiu Liu, Jie Song
Summary: UGT1A1 is the only enzyme capable of metabolizing detoxified bilirubin, and its inactivation can lead to diseases like GS and CN. UGT1A1 polymorphisms may be associated with neurological diseases, hepatobiliary diseases, cardiovascular diseases, etc., with ongoing research in this area.
DRUG METABOLISM REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Peng Hong, Limin Wang, Linsheng Bai, Zhongqiu Liu, Yujing Liu, Jianguo Yang, Anguo Ying
Summary: In this study, SPA and 1-vinyl-3-ethylimidazole were grafted onto Polyacrylonitrile fiber using RAFT, forming an intelligent photo-responsive catalyst for efficient water oxidation of benzyl alcohol. The reversible light-responsive property of SPA allows for recycling of the catalyst without the need for volatile organic solvents, demonstrating potential for scalable production.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiaotong Lu, Shengnan Li, Limin Wang, Sujuan Huang, Zhongqiu Liu, Yujing Liu, Anguo Ying
Summary: The study aims to prepare novel Pickering interfacial solid catalysts for efficient and environmentally benign biodiesel production. The P[3SPA-2DABCO]@SiO2@Fe3O4 catalyst shows excellent catalytic performance, stabilizing soybean oil-in-methanol Pickering emulsion and achieving a biodiesel yield of 98.2% at 60 degrees C. The double responsive solid catalyst can be easily separated and retains superior catalytic activity after 6 cycles.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yuan-Yuan Yu, Zhong-Qiu Liu, Guo-Qiang Zhang, Yu-Jing Liu, An-Guo Ying
Summary: This study successfully synthesized hydrophobic mesoporous poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs) with strong Bronsted-Lewis acid sites and demonstrated their efficiency as catalysts for the selective valorization of lignite into monocyclic aromatic compounds (MCACs) with a yield of 23.5 wt.%. The synergistic catalysis mechanisms include the hydrophobic micro-environment created by the PILs, the mesoporous confinement that enhances substrate concentration, and the active hydrogen transfer of the Bronsted-Lewis acid sites.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuan Zheng, Sixuan Chen, Ying Yang, Xuping Li, Junxuan Wu, Jiaming Liu, Yuanping Wang, Xiaoxiao Qi, Ying Wang, Zhongqiu Liu, Peng Wu, Yuanyuan Cheng
Summary: This study revealed that the active compounds of Ilex pubescens have a protective effect on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MI/RI), mainly by regulating HSP90AA1 and ESRα in the estrogen signaling pathway. This provides new insights into the mechanisms of I. pubescens in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jingjing Yao, Qinghong Shen, Min Huang, Ming Ding, Yajuan Guo, Wenbo Chen, Yuefang Lin, Yaqiu Zheng, Shaofang Yu, Wenxin Yan, Tao Su, Zhongqiu Liu, Linlin Lu
Summary: This study aimed to explore the dominant tumor model and specific target of CM by integrative pharmacology and biological experiments. The most predominant and specific cancer types that are sensitive to CM were screened and identified based on a combination network pharmacology and bioinformatics analysis. The priority target responsible for CM-related anti-tumor efficacy was further validated by molecular docking and in vitro experiments.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yu-Feng Huang, Fan He, Hao Cui, Yan-Yu Zhang, Hua-Yi Yang, Zong-Suo Liang, Wei Dai, Chun-Song Cheng, Ying Xie, Liang Liu, Zhong-Qiu Liu, Hua Zhou
Summary: This study focused on four hidden toxic Aconitum alkaloids in Aconitum herbs and developed a new detection method. The research found that these toxic alkaloids are distributed differently in various Aconitum roots and showed varying toxicity levels in mice.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ying Yang, Ting Chen, Jiaming Liu, Sixuan Chen, Rongqing Cai, Liqiong Wu, Jiexiong Hu, Qiongying Lin, Xiaoxiao Qi, Zhongqiu Liu, Yuanyuan Cheng
Summary: This study reveals that Xinbao pill (XBW) has therapeutic effects against myocardial ischaemia-reperfusion injury (MI/RI) by attenuating apoptosis, suppressing excessive autophagy and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress.
PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fang Wang, Jianpeng Tan, Xuechi Huang, Qiang Wang, Zhongqiu Liu, Jakov Baleta, Baokuan Li
Summary: The desulfurization behavior in the electromagnetically controlled vibrating-electrode electroslag remelting furnace was analyzed, modeled, and numerically simulated. Results show that different vibration modes affect the sulfur content differently. The applied current, frequency, filling ratio, slag thickness, and insertion depth all have an impact on the desulfurization effect.
METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS B-PROCESS METALLURGY AND MATERIALS PROCESSING SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yuanping Wang, Yuntao Liu, Zhongqiu Liu, Yuanyuan Cheng, Dawei Wang
Summary: This study demonstrated that Xinbao pill as an adjunctive treatment for chronic heart failure showed efficacy in improving left ventricular function, increasing total effective rate, reducing cardiac load, and improving exercise capacity with good safety profile. However, further well-designed trials are needed to confirm its therapeutic efficacy and safety due to the poor quality of included studies.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jia Huang, Yaru She, Jingyang Yue, Yidu Chen, Yu Li, Jing Li, Yonger Hu, Deying Yang, Jiabo Chen, Lu Yang, Zhongqiu Liu, Ruibo Wu, Pengfei Jin, Lixin Duan
Summary: Anemarrhena asphodeloides, a popular medicinal herb in China, contains mangiferin which has various pharmacological activities. A promiscuous C-glycosyltransferase (AaCGT) was identified from Anemarrhena asphodeloides, which was capable of catalyzing mono-C-glycosylation and di-C-glycosylation reactions. AaCGT showed potential as a biocatalyst for synthesizing high-value C-glycosides.
SYNTHETIC AND SYSTEMS BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)