scholarly journals Optimization and Anti-Cancer Properties of Fluoromethylketones as Covalent Inhibitors for Ubiquitin C-Terminal Hydrolase L1

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 1227
Author(s):  
Aaron D. Krabill ◽  
Hao Chen ◽  
Sajjad Hussain ◽  
Chad S. Hewitt ◽  
Ryan D. Imhoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Deubiquitinating Enzyme ◽  
Migration Behavior ◽  
Disease States ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Covalent Inhibitors ◽  
And Migration ◽  
First Time

The deubiquitinating enzyme (DUB) UCHL1 is implicated in various disease states including neurodegenerative disease and cancer. However, there is a lack of quality probe molecules to gain a better understanding on UCHL1 biology. To this end a study was carried out to fully characterize and optimize the irreversible covalent UCHL1 inhibitor VAEFMK. Structure-activity relationship studies identified modifications to improve activity versus the target and a full cellular characterization was carried out for the first time with this scaffold. The studies produced a new inhibitor, 34, with an IC50 value of 7.7 µM against UCHL1 and no observable activity versus the closest related DUB UCHL3. The molecule was also capable of selectively inhibiting UCHL1 in cells and did not demonstrate any discernible off-target toxicity. Finally, the molecule was used for initial probe studies to assess the role of UCHL1 role in proliferation of myeloma cells and migration behavior in small cell lung cancer cells making 34 a new tool to be used in the biological evaluation of UCHL1.

Resveratrol: A new potential therapeutic agent for melanoma?

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Hossein Pourhanifeh ◽  
Kazem Abbaszadeh-Goudarzi ◽  
Mohammad Goodarzi ◽  
Sara G.M. Piccirillo ◽  
Alimohammad Shafiee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Therapeutic Agent ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Treatment Resistance ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Apoptosis Inducer ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
First Time

: Melanoma is the most life-threatening and aggressive class of skin malignancies. The incidence of melanoma has steadily increased. Metastatic melanoma is greatly resistant to standard anti-melanomatreatments such as chemotherapy, and 5-year survival rate of cases with melanoma who have metastatic form of disease is less than 10%. The contributing role of apoptosis, angiogenesis and autophagy in the pathophysiology of melanoma has been previously demonstrated. Thus, it is extremely urgent to search for complementary therapeutic approachesthat couldenhance the quality of life of subjects and reduce treatment resistance and adverse effects. Resveratrol, known as a polyphenol component present in grapes and some plants, has anti-cancer properties due to its function as an apoptosis inducer in tumor cells, and anti-angiogenic agent to prevent metastasis. However, more clinical trials should be conducted to prove resveratrol efficacy. : Herein, for first time, we summarize current knowledge of anti-cancerous activities of resveratrol in melanoma.

scholarly journals Synthesis and biological evaluation of 4-substituted aryl-piperazine derivatives of 1,7,8,9-tetrachloro-10,10-dimethoxy-4-azatricyclo [5.2.1.02,6] dec-8-ene-3,5-dione as anti-cancer and anti-angiogenesis agents

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lifang Guo ◽  
Benshan Xu ◽  
Zirui Wan ◽  
Lulu Ren ◽  
Jie Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Piperazine Derivatives ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Ic50 Values ◽  
And Migration ◽  
Anti Tumor Activity ◽  
Synthesis And Biological Evaluation ◽  
Derivatives Of

Abstract Background: A series of aryl-piperazine derivatives of 1,7,8,9-tetrachloro-10,10-dimethoxy-4-azatricyclo [5.2.1.02,6] dec-8-ene-3,5-dione were synthesized. The chemical structures of the desired compounds were identified by 1H NMR, ESI-MS and elementary analytical. The anti-cancer and anti-angiogenesis activities of the newly synthesized compounds were evaluated by proliferation and migration assays, respectively. Results: The screening results demonstrated that compounds 2 and 5 showed potent anti-tumor activity (IC50 values ranging from 7.1 to 15.9μM) with low cytotoxic activities (IC50＞79.3μM). Although compound 5 showed little effects on endothelia proliferation (IC50=65.3μM), it indeed significantly abrogated endothelia cell migration (IC50=6.7μM). Conclusions: This work may impart new direction for the investigations of aryl-piperazine derivatives and lead to the development of potent novel anti-tumor and anti-angiogenesis agents.

scholarly journals Synthesis and biological evaluation of 4-substituted aryl-piperazine derivatives of 1,7,8,9-tetrachloro-10,10-dimethoxy-4-azatricyclo [5.2.1.02,6] dec-8-ene-3,5-dione as anti-cancer and anti-angiogenesis agents

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lifang Guo ◽  
Benshan Xu ◽  
Zirui Wan ◽  
Lulu Ren ◽  
Jie Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Piperazine Derivatives ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
And Migration ◽  
Anti Tumor Activity ◽  
Synthesis And Biological Evaluation ◽  
Derivatives Of

Abstract Background: A series of aryl-piperazine derivatives of 1,7,8,9-tetrachloro-10,10-dimethoxy-4-azatricyclo [5.2.1.0 2,6 ] dec-8-ene-3,5-dione were synthesized. The chemical structures of the desired compounds were identified by 1 H NMR, ESI-MS and elementary analytical. The anti-cancer and anti-angiogenesis activities of the newly synthesized compounds were evaluated by proliferation and migration assays, respectively. Results: The screening results demonstrated that compounds 2 and 5 showed potent anti-tumor activity (IC 50 values ranging from 7.1 to 15.9μM) with low cytotoxic activities (IC 50 ＞ 79.3μM). Although compound 5 showed little effects on endothelia proliferation (IC 50 =65.3μM), it indeed significantly abrogated endothelia cell migration (IC 50 =6.7μM). Conclusions: This work may impart new direction for the investigations of aryl-piperazine derivatives and lead to the development of potent novel anti-tumor and anti-angiogenesis agents.

Abstract 2178: Sonic Hedgehog In Adult Hypoxic Cerebellum

Circulation ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 116 (suppl_16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Straface ◽  
Andrea Flex ◽  
Federico Biscetti ◽  
Eleonora Gaetani ◽  
Giovanni Pecorini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sonic Hedgehog ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Positive Staining ◽  
Lacz Gene ◽  
Downstream Target ◽  
Shh Pathway ◽  
And Migration ◽  
First Time ◽  
Proliferation And Migration

Background: Cerebellar hypoxia is responsible for important aspects of cognitive deterioration and motor disturbances in neurological disorders, such as stroke, vascular dementia, and neurodegeneration. In the cerebellum, VEGF is significantly upregulated after hypoxia and is able to induce angiogenesis, reduce neuronal apoptosis, and regulate neuronal differentiation, proliferation, and migration. But, VEGF is not sufficient to provide neuroprotection. A crucial role is played by growth associated protein-43 (GAP43), for which important activities have been described. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of the developmental Sonic hedgehog (Shh) signaling pathway in postnatal hypoxic cerebellum and its relationship with VEGF and GAP43 expression. Methods: We used adult C57BL/6J mice, ptc1-lacZ mice, and GAP43−/− mice for these experiments. Ptc1-lacZ mice carry a non-disruptive insertion of the lacZ gene under the control of the ptc1 promoter. Ptc1 is a downstream-transcriptional target of Shh and its upregulation indicates activation of the Shh pathway. Mice were exposed to systemic normobaric hypoxia (6%O 2 ) for 6 hours and the expression of Shh, Ptc1, VEGF, and GAP43 were investigated. Results: After exposure to hypoxia, Shh-positive staining was detected in Purkinje cells (PCs). The same cells were also lacZ(ptc1)-positive, indicating that PCs are both Shh-producing and -responding elements. Also the cells of the internal granular layer (IGL) were lacZ(ptc1)-positive, indicating that these cells are Shh-responsive. LacZ(ptc1)-positive IGL cells were also immunopositive for VEGF and GAP-43. We also found that ptc1 expression is lost in PCs of GAP43−/− mice, indicating that Shh requires GAP43 to activate its downstream target genes in PCs. Finally, when cultures enriched in granular cells were stimulated with Shh recombinant protein, GAP43 phosphorylation was increased. This effect was inhibited by Shh-inhibitor cyclopamine. Conclusions: This is the first time that hypoxia is reported to activate the Shh pathway in the adult. Our data suggest that the Shh pathway might be important for the cerebellar response to hypoxia, through interactions with VEGF and GAP43.

scholarly journals LncRNA MALAT1 Regulating Lung Carcinoma Progression via the miR-491-5p/UBE2C Axis

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juanjuan Dai ◽  
Ning Zhou ◽  
Rui Wu ◽  
Jing Du ◽  
Shuang Miao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Carcinoma ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Migration Ability ◽  
Invasion And Migration ◽  
Lung Carcinoma Cells ◽  
Lncrna Malat1 ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
And Migration

Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play a critical role in the development of lung carcinoma. The mechanism of MALAT1 in lung carcinoma development is not understood very well. This study aimed to investigate the role of MALAT1 in lung carcinoma progression and the mechanism underlying the role of miR-491-5p in the MALAT1 mediated regulation of UBE2C expression. The results indicated that the expression of MALAT1 was often augmented in lung carcinoma cells. Suppression of MALAT1 blocked the proliferation, invasion and migration ability of cancer cells and inhibited the expression of UBE2C. UBE2C restoration attenuated the MALAT1 knockdown-induced anti-cancer effects. Moreover, UBE2C and MALAT1 were indicated as targets of miR-491-5p and inhibition of miR-491-5p restored the MALAT1 knockdown-induced inhibition of the progression of lung carcinoma. Furthermore, MALAT1 sponged miR-491-5p to upregulate UBE2C expression, causing it to act as a competing endogenous RNA. Collectively, MALAT1 downregulation suppressed lung carcinoma progression by regulating the miR-491-5p/UBE2C axis. These results indicate that MALAT1 could be a molecular target for lung carcinoma treatment and prognosis.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterisation of Novel Tricyclic and Tetracyclic Furoindoles: Biological Evaluation as SAHA Enhancer against Neuroblastoma and Breast Cancer Cells

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (19) ◽  
pp. 5745
Author(s):  
Murat Bingul ◽  
Greg M. Arndt ◽  
Glenn M. Marshall ◽  
David StC. Black ◽  
Belamy B. Cheung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Breast Cancer Cells ◽  
Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors ◽  
Methyl Esters ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Suberoylanilide Hydroxamic Acid ◽  
Ic50 Value ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Cancer Activity

The dihydropyranoindole structures were previously identified as promising scaffolds for improving the anti-cancer activity of histone deacetylase inhibitors. This work describes the synthesis of related furoindoles and their ability to synergize with suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA) against neuroblastoma and breast cancer cells. The nucleophilic substitution of hydroxyindole methyl esters with α-haloketones yielded the corresponding arylether ketones, which were subsequently cyclized to tricyclic and tetracyclic furoindoles. The furoindoles showed promising individual cytotoxic efficiency against breast cancer cells, as well as decent SAHA enhancement against cancer cells in select cases. Interestingly, the best IC50 value was obtained with the non-cyclized intermediate.

scholarly journals Synthesis and biological evaluation of 4-substituted aryl-piperazine derivatives of 1,7,8,9-tetrachloro-10,10-dimethoxy-4-azatricyclo [5.2.1.02,6] dec-8-ene-3,5-dione as anti-cancer and anti-angiogenesis agents

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lifang Guo ◽  
Benshan Xu ◽  
Zirui Wan ◽  
Lulu Ren ◽  
Jie Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Piperazine Derivatives ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
And Migration ◽  
Anti Tumor Activity ◽  
Synthesis And Biological Evaluation ◽  
Derivatives Of

Abstract Background: A series of aryl-piperazine derivatives of 1,7,8,9-tetrachloro-10,10-dimethoxy-4-azatricyclo [5.2.1.02,6] dec-8-ene-3,5-dione were synthesized. The chemical structures of the desired compounds were identified by 1H NMR, ESI-MS and elementary analytical. The anti-cancer and anti-angiogenesis activities of the newly synthesized compounds were evaluated by proliferation and migration assays, respectively. Results: The screening results demonstrated that compounds 2 and 5 showed potent anti-tumor activity (IC50 values ranging from 7.1 to 15.9μM) with low cytotoxic activities (IC50＞79.3μM). Although compound 5 showed little effects on endothelia proliferation (IC50=65.3μM), it indeed significantly abrogated endothelia cell migration (IC50=6.7μM). Conclusions: This work may impart new direction for the investigations of aryl-piperazine derivatives and lead to the development of potent novel anti-tumor and anti-angiogenesis agents.

The regulation of E3 ubiquitin ligases Cbl and its cross talking in bone homeostasis

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaobin Yang ◽  
Dingjun Hao ◽  
Baorong He
Keyword(s):  
Cellular Proliferation ◽  
Bone Matrix ◽  
Osteoclast Differentiation ◽  
Ubiquitin Ligases ◽  
E3 Ubiquitin Ligases ◽  
Bone Homeostasis ◽  
And Migration ◽  
First Time ◽  
Definite Role

: The E3 ubiquitin ligases Cbl has been found play an important role in regulating cellular proliferation and migration. Whereas the excessive differentiation of osteoclast and/or its over expressing of resorptive functions could lead the pathological bone homeostasis by overly bone matrix degradation. Since the first time of the important role of Cbl in the regulating osteoclast differentiation (also named osteoclastogenesis) has been reported in decades ago. The extensively studies have been conducted for in-depth exploring the Cbl’s definite role during osteoclastogenesis, as well as its cross talking with other signaling pathways (such as: Src and PI3K signaling) in bone homeostasis. Herein, our current study aim to briefly conclude the current studies of osteoclastogenesis and the regulatory role of Cbl, as well as its cross-talking in bone homeostasis.

scholarly journals Exploring Metabolic Adaptations to the Acidic Microenvironment of Osteosarcoma Cells Unveils Sphingosine 1-Phosphate as a Valuable Therapeutic Target

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 311
Author(s):  
Margherita Cortini ◽  
Andrea Armirotti ◽  
Marta Columbaro ◽  
Dario Livio Longo ◽  
Gemma Di Pompo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Lipid Accumulation ◽  
Lipid Droplets ◽  
Immune Surveillance ◽  
Osteosarcoma Cell ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Sphingosine 1 Phosphate ◽  
And Migration ◽  
First Time

Acidity is a key player in cancer progression, modelling a microenvironment that prevents immune surveillance and enhances invasiveness, survival, and drug resistance. Here, we demonstrated in spheroids from osteosarcoma cell lines that the exposure to acidosis remarkably caused intracellular lipid droplets accumulation. Lipid accumulation was also detected in sarcoma tissues in close proximity to tumor area that express the acid-related biomarker LAMP2. Acid-induced lipid droplets-accumulation was not functional to a higher energetic request, but rather to cell survival. As a mechanism, we found increased levels of sphingomyelin and secretion of the sphingosine 1-phosphate, and the activation of the associated sphingolipid pathway and the non-canonical NF-ĸB pathway, respectively. Moreover, decreasing sphingosine 1-phosphate levels (S1P) by FTY720 (Fingolimod) impaired acid-induced tumor survival and migration. As a confirmation of the role of S1P in osteosarcoma, we found S1P high circulating levels (30.8 ± 2.5 nmol/mL, n = 17) in the serum of patients. Finally, when we treated osteosarcoma xenografts with FTY720 combined with low-serine/glycine diet, both lipid accumulation (as measured by magnetic resonance imaging) and tumor growth were greatly inhibited. For the first time, this study profiles the lipidomic rearrangement of sarcomas under acidic conditions, suggesting the use of anti-S1P strategies in combination with standard chemotherapy.

scholarly journals Synthesis and biological evaluation of 4-substituted aryl-piperazine derivatives of 1,7,8,9-tetrachloro-10,10-dimethoxy-4-azatricyclo [5.2.1.02,6] dec-8-ene-3,5-dione as anti-cancer and anti-angiogenesis agents

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lifang Guo ◽  
Benshan Xu ◽  
Zirui Wan ◽  
Lulu Ren ◽  
Jie Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Cytotoxic Activities ◽  
H Nmr ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Piperazine Derivatives ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
And Migration ◽  
Anti Tumor Activity ◽  
Synthesis And Biological Evaluation ◽  
Derivatives Of

Abstract Background: A series of aryl-piperazine derivatives of 1,7,8,9-tetrachloro-10,10-dimethoxy-4-azatricyclo [5.2.1.0 2,6 ] dec-8-ene-3,5-dione were synthesized. The chemical structures of the desired compounds were identified by 1 H NMR, ESI-MS and elementary analytical. The anti-cancer and anti-angiogenesis activities of the newly synthesized compounds were evaluated by proliferation and migration assays, respectively. Results: The screening results demonstrated that compounds 2 and 5 showed potent anti-tumor activity (IC 50 values ranging from 7.1 to 15.9μM) with low cytotoxic activities (IC 50 ＞ 79.3μM). Although compound 5 showed little effects on endothelia proliferation (IC 50 =65.3μM), it indeed significantly abrogated endothelia cell migration (IC 50 =6.7μM). Conclusions: This work may impart new direction for the investigations of aryl-piperazine derivatives and lead to the development of potent novel anti-tumor and anti-angiogenesis agents.

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