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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cynthia Meyer, Melissa McCoy, Lianbo Li, Bruce Posner, Kenneth D. Westover
Summary: Measurements of kinase activity are crucial for drug development and understanding drug resistance mechanisms. A label-free, high-throughput mass spectrometry-based assay is described for studying individual kinase enzymology and drug discovery. This approach is adaptable to various kinase substrates and offers increased sensitivity. It has the potential for research on understudied kinases and kinase drug discovery.
CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Juan Gao, Jingyi Jian, Zhengjin Jiang, Ann Van Schepdael
Summary: Tyrosine kinases have been extensively studied as drug targets due to their regulation of cellular processes. The deregulation of tyrosine kinases plays a key role in the pathophysiology of various diseases. Several techniques, including traditional binding assays and high-throughput screening methods, have been developed to discover new tyrosine kinase inhibitors. This review provides insights into the different assay methods for the exploration of novel tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Yu-Xiang Ma, Fu-Rong Liu, Yang Zhang, Qun Chen, Zhi-Qiang Chen, Qian-Wen Liu, Yan Huang, Yun-Peng Yang, Wen-Feng Fang, Ning Xi, Ning Kang, Yu-Lei Zhuang, Qi Zhang, Ying-Zhi Jiang, Li Zhang, Hong-Yun Zhao
Summary: CT053PTSA is a novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor that shows promising antitumor and antiangiogenic activity. The first-in-human study demonstrated that CT053PTSA is well tolerated and has a satisfactory safety profile. Further clinical trials are ongoing to evaluate the clinical activity of CT053PTSA.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vanessa Nguyen, Ethan Ahler, Katherine A. Sitko, Jason J. Stephany, Dustin J. Maly, Douglas M. Fowler
Summary: Hsp90 is a molecular chaperone involved in the refolding and activation of protein substrates. By studying a large number of variants, we identified functionally dependent client variants of the Src kinase and identified the factors driving Hsp90 dependence.
Review
Cell Biology
Andra Fortner, Alexandra Chera, Antoanela Tanca, Octavian Bucur
Summary: C-terminal Src kinase (CSK) plays a crucial role in regulating critical cellular decisions, mainly through negative regulation of the SRC family of tyrosine kinases (SFKs) to promote apoptosis. Abnormal functioning of CSK and activation of SFKs are associated with diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular, and neurological disorders.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Arvind Dasari, Sara Lonardi, Rocio Garcia-Carbonero, Elena Elez, Takayuki Yoshino, Alberto Sobrero, James Yao, Pilar Garcia-Alfonso, Judit Kocsis, Antonio Cubillo Gracian, Andrea Sartore-Bianchi, Taroh Satoh, Violaine Randrian, Jiri Tomasek, Geoff Chong, Andrew Scott Paulson, Toshiki Masuishi, Jeremy Jones, Tibor Csoszi, Chiara Cremolini, Francois Ghiringhelli, Ardaman Shergill, Howard S. Hochster, John Krauss, Ali Bassam, Michel Ducreux, Anneli Elme, Laurence Faugeras, Stefan Kasper, Eric Van Cutsem, Dirk Arnold, Shivani Nanda, Zhao Yang, William R. Schelman, Marek Kania, Josep Tabernero, Cathy Eng
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of fruquintinib, a highly selective and potent oral inhibitor of VEGFRs 1, 2, and 3, in patients with advanced, chemotherapy-refractory colorectal cancer. The results showed that fruquintinib significantly prolonged overall survival compared to placebo in patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer, with clinical significance. Therefore, fruquintinib could become a global treatment option for patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer.
Article
Biology
Sofija Jovanovic Stojanov, Ana Kostic, Mila Ljujic, Ema Lupsic, Silvia Schenone, Milica Pesic, Jelena Dinic
Summary: Drug resistance is a major challenge in treating glioblastoma. Autophagy plays a crucial role in drug resistance, and the use of autophagy inhibitors can enhance the effectiveness of targeted therapy. This study shows that two Src tyrosine kinase inhibitors can induce autophagy in glioblastoma cells, and inhibiting autophagy can increase the anticancer effects of these inhibitors.
Review
Cell Biology
Yash Chhabra, Christine M. M. Lee, Alexandra Franziska Mueller, Andrew J. Brooks
Summary: This review summarizes the current knowledge on the activation, regulation, and downstream signaling of the GH receptor, focusing on the activation of SRC family kinases by GH and the different degradation mechanisms that can regulate GHR availability. Further studies on this area are warranted considering its role in tumor progression.
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Ling Wu, Joanna Brzostek, Previtha Dawn Sakthi Vale, Qianru Wei, Clara K. T. Koh, June Xu Hui Ong, Liang-zhe Wu, Jia Chi Tan, Yen Leong Chua, Jiawei Yap, Yuan Song, Vivian Jia Yi Tan, Triscilla Y. Y. Tan, Junyun Lai, Paul A. MacAry, Nicholas R. J. Gascoigne
Summary: This study reveals that chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) signaling can occur independently of the SRC family kinase (SFK) LCK and instead relies on FYN and a CD28 intracellular domain within the CAR. LCK-deficient CAR-T cells exhibit stronger signaling through CAR and show improved in vivo efficacy with reduced exhaustion phenotype and enhanced induction of memory and proliferation. These findings provide insights into the initiation of both T cell receptor (TCR) and CAR signaling and have important clinical implications for improving CAR function.
CELL REPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Ana Kostic, Sofija Jovanovic Stojanov, Ana Podolski-Renic, Marija Nesovic, Miodrag Dragoj, Igor Nikolic, Goran Tasic, Silvia Schenone, Milica Pesic, Jelena Dinic
Summary: The Src kinase inhibitors Si306 and pro-Si306 demonstrated significant pro-oxidative potential in patient-derived GBM cells, leading to cell death and senescence.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nidhi Saini, Ajmer Singh Grewal, Viney Lather, Suresh Kumar Gahlawat
Summary: Phytochemicals contribute to protection and interaction processes by acting as antioxidants, anti-mutagens, anticarcinogens, and antimicrobial agents. In this study, sanguinarine was found to be the most potent inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) compared to erlotinib. Other alkaloids also showed potent inhibition against EGFR, but their stability with EGFR varied. Out of the 31 alkaloids subjected to ADMET prediction, 29 alkaloids followed Lipinski's rule of five and were predicted to have high bioavailability, low toxicity, and ease of synthesis.
CHEMICO-BIOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Harumi Kagiwada, Chie Motono, Katsuhisa Horimoto, Kazuhiko Fukui
Summary: Protein phosphorylation is crucial in cellular processes, and kinases have been studied as drug targets for diseases like cancer. The Phosprof database allows us to investigate drug responses based on phosphorylation activity, providing insights into pathway activities and biological functions.
DATABASE-THE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL DATABASES AND CURATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
J. R. Brown, B. Eichhorst, P. Hillmen, W. Jurczak, M. Kazmierczak, N. Lamanna, S. M. O'Brien, C. S. Tam, L. Qiu, K. Zhou, M. Simkovic, J. Mayer, A. Gillespie-Twardy, A. Ferrajoli, P. S. Ganly, R. Weinkove, S. Grosicki, A. Mital, T. Robak, A. Osterborg, H. A. Yimer, T. Salmi, M. -D. -Y. Wang, L. Fu, J. Li, K. Wu, A. Cohen, M. Shadman
Summary: In a multinational phase 3 trial, zanubrutinib was found to be superior to ibrutinib in treating relapsed or refractory CLL or SLL, with better efficacy and fewer side effects.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Man Chen, Madhav C. Menon, Wenlin Wang, Jia Fu, Zhengzi Yi, Zeguo Sun, Jessica Liu, Zhengzhe Li, Lingyun Mou, Khadija Banu, Sui-Wan Lee, Ying Dai, Nanditha Anandakrishnan, Evren U. Azeloglu, Kyung Lee, Weijia Zhang, Bhaskar Das, John Cijiang He, Chengguo Wei
Summary: The study reveals the association of HCK with kidney inflammation and fibrosis and uncovers a mechanism of HCK regulating autophagy in macrophages, which affects their polarization, proliferation, and migration. Furthermore, a more selective HCK inhibitor is developed. The findings shed light on the role of HCK in regulating macrophage activation and polarization through autophagy in chronic kidney disease, suggesting the potential of selective HCK inhibitors as a new therapy for renal fibrosis.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Rajashri R. Naik, Ashok K. Shakya, Safwan M. Aladwan, Mohamed El-Tanani
Summary: The coronavirus is rapidly spreading worldwide, and viral management aims to disrupt the virus's life cycle, minimize lung damage, and alleviate severe symptoms. Various strategies have been implemented, including repurposing FDA-approved kinase inhibitors that have shown antiviral activity against multiple viruses, including those associated with COVID-19.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Anna Halama, Bella S. Guerrouahen, Jennifer Pasquier, Ilhem Diboun, Edward D. Karoly, Karsten Suhre, Arash Rafii
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2015)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Pegah Ghiabi, Jie Jiang, Jennifer Pasquier, Mahtab Maleki, Nadine Abu-Kaoud, Najeeb Halabi, Bella S. Guerrouahen, Shahin Rafii, Arash Rafii
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2015)
Article
Oncology
Bella S. Guerrouahen, Tobias Hahn, Zefora Alderman, Brendan Curti, Walter Urba, Emmanuel T. Akporiaye
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anna Halama, Bella S. Guerrouahen, Jennifer Pasquier, Noothan J. Satheesh, Karsten Suhre, Arash Rafii
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2017)
Article
Oncology
Bella S. Guerrouahen, Muneyoshi Futami, Christos Vaklavas, Jukka Kanerva, Zakary L. Whichard, Kenechi Nwawka, Elisabeth G. Blanchard, Francis Y. Lee, Lisa J. Robinson, Robert Arceci, Steven M. Kornblau, Eric Wieder, Yvon E. Cayre, Seth J. Corey
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2010)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Jennifer Pasquier, Bella S. Guerrouahen, Hamda Al Thawadi, Pegah Ghiabi, Mahtab Maleki, Nadine Abu-Kaoud, Arthur Jacob, Massoud Mirshahi, Ludovic Galas, Shahin Rafii, Frank Le Foll, Arash Rafii
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2013)
Article
Oncology
Bella S. Guerrouahen, Jennifer Pasquier, Nadine Abu Kaoud, Mahtab Maleki, Marie-Claude Beauchamp, Amber Yasmeen, Pegah Ghiabi, Raphael Lis, Fabien Vidal, Ahmed Saleh, Walter H. Gotlieb, Shahin Rafii, Arash Rafii
MOLECULAR CANCER THERAPEUTICS
(2014)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jennifer Pasquier, Damien Rioult, Nadine Abu-Kaoud, Sabine Marie, Arash Rafii, Bella S. Guerrouahen, Frank Le Foll
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2013)
Review
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Bella S. Guerrouahen, Ibrahim Al-Hijji, Arash Rafii Tabrizi
STEM CELLS INTERNATIONAL
(2011)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Magdalena J. Polanczyk, Edwin Walker, Daniel Haley, Bella S. Guerrouahen, Emmanuel T. Akporiaye
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2019)
Review
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Bella S. Guerrouahen, Heba Sidahmed, Asma Al Sulaiti, Moza Al Khulaifi, Chiara Cugno
STEM CELLS INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Sara Deola, Bella S. Guerrouahen, Heba Sidahmed, Anjud Al-Mohannadi, Muhammad Elnaggar, Ramaz Elsadig, Essam M. Abdelalim, Goran Petrovski, Massimo Gadina, Adrian Thrasher, Winfried S. Wels, Stephen P. Hunger, Ena Wang, Francesco M. Marincola, Cristina Maccalli, Chiara Cugno
JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2018)
Article
Oncology
Jennifer Pasquier, Hamda Al Thawadi, Pegah Ghiabi, Nadine Abu-Kaoud, Mahtab Maleki, Bella S. Guerrouahen, Fabien Vidal, Bettina Courderc, Gwenael Ferron, Alejandra Martinez, Haya Al Sulaiti, Renuka Gupta, Shahin Rafii, Arash Rafii
CANCER MICROENVIRONMENT
(2014)
Article
Oncology
Isabelle Desitter, Bella S. Guerrouahen, Naoual Benali-Furet, Janine Wechsler, Pasi A. Jaenne, Yanan Kuang, Masahiko Yanagita, Lilin Wang, Jillian A. Berkowitz, Robert J. Distel, Yvon E. Cayre
ANTICANCER RESEARCH
(2011)