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Maturation inhibitor

Associations
Trials
1m
Activation of hepatic adenosine A1 receptor ameliorates MASH via inhibiting SREBPs maturation. (PubMed, Cell Rep Med)
Higher hepatic A1R expression is observed in patients with MAFL/MASH and high-fat diet (HFD)-fed mice, which is supposed to be a physiologically adaptive response because A1R agonists attenuate MAFL/MASH in an A1R-dependent manner. These results highlight that hepatic A1R is a potential target for MAFL/MASH therapy.
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SQSTM1 (Sequestosome 1) • SREBF1 (Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Transcription Factor 1)
2ms
TNFα: TNFR1 signaling inhibits maturation and maintains the pro-inflammatory programming of monocyte-derived macrophages in murine chronic granulomatous disease. (PubMed, Front Immunol)
MoMacs lacking TNFR1 matured more normally in the CGD milieu both ex vivo and following adoptive transfer in vivo. These data lend mechanistic insights into the utility of TNFα blockade in CGD and to other diseases where such therapy has been shown to be beneficial.
Preclinical • Journal
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IL6 (Interleukin 6) • TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha) • TNFRSF1A (TNF Receptor Superfamily Member 1A) • IL1B (Interleukin 1, beta) • CXCL1 (Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 1)
5ms
Phase classification
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CD4 (CD4 Molecule)
5ms
Bone metastatic mammary tumor cell-derived extracellular vesicles inhibit osteoblast maturation via JNK signaling. (PubMed, Arch Biochem Biophys)
In contrast, the nullification of reduced JNK phosphorylation by anisomycin, a potent JNK activator, increased the expression levels of osteoblast differentiation markers. Overall, our data indicated that 4T1-EVs affect osteoblast maturation, at least partially, through the regulation of JNK activity, which provides novel insights into the pathological impact of osteolytic bone metastasis and the role of EVs in osteoblast differentiation.
Journal • Tumor cell • Metastases
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COL1A1 (Collagen Type I Alpha 1 Chain) • MAPK8 (Mitogen-activated protein kinase 8) • RUNX2 (RUNX Family Transcription Factor 2) • BGLAP (Bone Gamma-Carboxyglutamate Protein)
6ms
DOMINO: A Dose-Range Finding Clinical Trial Study in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) Infected Treatment-Naive Adults (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=169, Terminated, ViiV Healthcare | The decision is not based on any safety or efficacy concerns. It reflects the company strategy for portfolio progression.
Phase classification • Trial completion date • Trial termination • Combination therapy
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CD4 (CD4 Molecule)
7ms
Nuclear receptor RXRα binds the precursor of miR-103 to inhibit its maturation. (PubMed, BMC Biol)
Our findings unravel an unexpected role of transcription factor RXRα in specific miRNA maturation at post-transcriptional level through pre-miRNA binding, and present a mechanistic insight regarding RXRα role in breast cancer progression.
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RXRA overexpression
1year
DAB2IP-knocking down resulted in radio-resistance of breast cancer cells is associated with increased hypoxia and vasculogenic mimicry formation. (PubMed, Int J Radiat Biol)
Down-regulation of STAT3 could enhance siDAB2IP cells sensitivity to IR, accompanied by the decrease of VEGF expression. Our data support that loss of DAB2IP confers radio-resistance of BCa could be due to increased hypoxia, inhibited vascular maturation and promoted VM formation. STAT3 inhibition could be a potential way to overcome such DAB2IP-deficient induced tolerance in BCT.
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DAB2IP (DAB2 Interacting Protein)
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VEGFA expression
1year
Covalent targeting the LAS1-NOL9 axis for selective treatment in NPM1 mutant acute myeloid leukemia. (PubMed, Pharmacol Res)
Combining this treatment with the XPO1 inhibitor Selinexor (Sel) can ideally preserve the stabilized p53 in the nucleus, considerably enhancing the efficacy of HEN-463 and addressing Sel's drug resistance...In NPM1-mutant AML cells, decreased LAS1 expression promotes proliferation inhibition, apoptosis, cell differentiation, and cell cycle arrest. This suggests that it may be a therapeutic target for this kind of blood cancer, especially in patients over the age of 60.
Journal • IO biomarker
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NPM1 (Nucleophosmin 1)
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NPM1 mutation
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Xpovio (selinexor)
1year
Long non-coding RNA PSMG3 Antisense RNA 1 is correlated with oral squamous cell carcinoma and regulates cancer cell proliferation by targeting premature microRNA-141. (PubMed, Am J Cancer Res)
PSMG3-AS1 increased OSCC cell proliferation and tumor growth and suppressed the inhibitory role of miR-141 in cell proliferation and tumor growth. Therefore, PSMG3-AS1 may inhibit the maturation of miR-141 to promote OSCC cell proliferation.
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MIR141 (MicroRNA 141) • PSMG3-AS1 (PSMG3 Antisense RNA 1)
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miR-141 expression
1year
Journal
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RUNX1 (RUNX Family Transcription Factor 1) • MIR20A (MicroRNA 20a)
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RUNX1 overexpression
over1year
Aberrant Cholesterol Metabolism and Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Coalesce via Frizzled5 in Supporting Cancer Growth. (PubMed, Adv Sci (Weinh))
This cholesterol-receptor interaction and ensuing receptor lipidation uncover a novel mechanism by which Fzd5 acts as a cholesterol sensor and pivotal connection coupling lipid metabolism to morphogen signaling. These findings further suggest that cholesterol-targeting may provide new therapeutic opportunities for treating Wnt-dependent cancers.
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FZD5 (Frizzled Class Receptor 5)
over1year
Secretomics Alterations and Astrocyte Dysfunction in Human iPSC of Leukoencephalopathy with Vanishing White Matter. (PubMed, Neurochem Res)
eIF2B mutant astrocytes may secrete abnormal extracellular matrix (HA, LAMA4, BGN, FBN1, VASN, PCOLCE, MFAP4), cytokines (IL-6, CRABP1, ISG15), growth factors (PDGF-AA, CNTF, IGF-II, sFRP1, SERPINF1) and increased FABP7, which might lead to the differentiation and maturation disorder of OPCs. We analyzed the astrocyte-conditioned medium to find the key secretory molecules affecting the differentiation and maturation of OPCs, which provides potential clues for further research on the mechanism of VWM.
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IL6 (Interleukin 6) • IGF2 (Insulin-like growth factor 2) • FABP7 (Fatty Acid Binding Protein 7) • SFRP1 (Secreted frizzled related protein 1) • EIF2B4 (Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 2B Subunit Delta)
over1year
E6E7 regulates the HK2 expression in cervical cancer via GSK3β/FTO signal. (PubMed, Arch Biochem Biophys)
This study found that E6E7 oncogene activates the transcription of GSK3β; GSK3β can promote the ubiquitination-proteasomal degradation of FTO and reduce the level of FTO protein; FTO inhibits the maturation and translation of HK2 mRNA by retaining HK2 pre-mRNA in the nucleus.
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HK2 (Hexokinase 2) • FTO (Alpha-Ketoglutarate-Dependent Dioxygenase FTO) • GSK3B (Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 Beta) • ALKBH5 (AlkB Homolog 5, RNA Demethylase) • METTL3 (Methyltransferase Like 3) • WTAP (WT1 Associated Protein)
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FTO expression • FTO overexpression
over1year
PI3K-activated MSC proteomes inhibit mammary tumors via Hsp90ab1 and Myh9. (PubMed, Mol Ther Oncolytics)
Extracellular Hsp90ab1 and Myh9 exerted the anti-tumor action and inhibited the maturation of bone-resorbing osteoclasts. Collectively, this study demonstrated that the activation of PI3K generated tumor-suppressive proteomes in MSCs and supported the possibility of using patient-derived MSCs for the treatment of breast cancer and bone metastasis.
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • ER (Estrogen receptor) • HSP90AB1 (Heat Shock Protein 90 Alpha Family Class B Member 1)
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ER positive • EGFR positive
almost2years
Analysis of the subcellular location of lncRNA SLC16A1-AS1 and its interaction with premature miR-5088-5p in oral squamous cell carcinoma. (PubMed, Odontology)
SLC16A1-AS1 suppressed the enhancing effects of miR-5088-5p on cell proliferation. SLC16A1-AS1 was downregulated in OSCC and it may inhibit cell proliferation by suppressing maturation of miR-5088-5p.
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MIR508 (MicroRNA 508)
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MCT1 overexpression
almost2years
Alternative splicing of the human rhomboid family-1 gene RHBDF1 inhibits epidermal growth factor receptor activation. (PubMed, J Biol Chem)
Additionally, we show that the production of RHX6 is under the control of the alternative splicing regulator RNA binding motif protein-4 (RBM4). Our findings suggest that differential splicing of the RHBDF1 gene transcript may have a regulatory role in the development of epithelial cell cancers.
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • TGFA (Transforming Growth Factor Alpha)
almost2years
Tumor-derived GDF-15 promotes immune escape of tumors by functional alteration of the myeloid compartment (CIMT 2022)
GDF-15 further polarizes myeloid cells towards a tumor-promoting, anti-inflammatory phenotype.Byinducing a more pro-inflammatory tumor phenotype, anti-GDF-15 antibodies may synergize with other immunotherapeutic agents. A clinical phase 2 trial combining anti-GDF-15 (CTL002) with anti-PD-1 (NCT04725474) is ongoing.
PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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GDF15 (Growth differentiation factor 15) • TGFB1 (Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1)
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GDF15 overexpression
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visugromab (CTL-002)
2years
The Subcellular Localization of IncRNA FAM230B in Osteosarcoma and Its Interaction with Early miR-203. (PubMed, Crit Rev Eukaryot Gene Expr)
FAM230B increased cell proliferation and suppressed the role of miR-203 in inhibiting cell proliferation. FAM230B in the cytoplasm may sponge premature miR-203, thereby inhibiting miR-203 maturation to increase OS cell proliferation.
Journal
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MIR203A (MicroRNA 203a)
2years
A reciprocal feedback between N6-methyladenosine reader YTHDF3 and lncRNA DICER1-AS1 promotes glycolysis of pancreatic cancer through inhibiting maturation of miR-5586-5p. (PubMed, J Exp Clin Cancer Res)
Our results implicate a negative feedback of m6A reader YTHDF3 and glycolytic lncRNA DICER1-AS1 is involved in glycolysis and tumorigenesis of PC.
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LDHA (Lactate dehydrogenase A) • DICER1 (Dicer 1 Ribonuclease III) • PGK1 (Phosphoglycerate Kinase 1)
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DICER1 overexpression
2years
Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 1 maintains the immune surveillance function of natural killer cells via the PDK2/mTOR signaling pathway. (PubMed, Cell Biol Toxicol)
3. CXCL1 activates the PKD2/mTOR signaling pathway, and promotes the production of IFN-γ and the expression of CD107a in NK cells.
Journal • IO biomarker
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IFNG (Interferon, gamma) • LAMP1 (Lysosomal Associated Membrane Protein 1) • CXCL1 (Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 1)
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IFNG expression
2years
Tumor-derived GDF-15 promotes immune escape of tumors by functional alteration of the myeloid compartment (AACR 2022)
GDF-15 secretion helps tumors to generate a microenvironment that is poorly infiltrated by immune cells. GDF-15 further polarizes myeloid cells towards a tumor-promoting, anti-inflammatory phenotype. By inducing a more pro-inflammatory tumor phenotype, anti-GDF-15 antibodies may synergize with other immunotherapeutic agents.
PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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GDF15 (Growth differentiation factor 15) • TGFB1 (Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1)
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GDF15 overexpression
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visugromab (CTL-002)
over2years
GAPDH is involved in the heme-maturation of myoglobin and hemoglobin. (PubMed, FASEB J)
Globin heme incorporation was not only dependent on elevated sGCα1β1 heterodimer formation, but also influenced by iron provision and magnitude of expression of GAPDH, d-aminolevulinic acid, and FLVCR1b. Together, our data support an important role for GAPDH in the maturation of myoglobin and γ, β, and α hemoglobins.
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GAPDH (Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase) • HSP90AA1 (Heat Shock Protein 90 Alpha Family Class A Member 1Heat Shock Protein 90 Alpha Family Class A Member 1)
over2years
Combining CTLA-4 and angiopoietin-2 blockade in patients with advanced melanoma: a phase I trial. (PubMed, J Immunother Cancer)
Tremelimumab in combination with MEDI3617 is safe in patients with advanced melanoma. Angiopoietin-2 inhibition in combination with immune checkpoint inhibition warrants further exploration.
Clinical • P1 data • Journal
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CTLA4 (Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Associated Protein 4) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule) • IL2 (Interleukin 2) • ICOS (Inducible T Cell Costimulator) • IL10 (Interleukin 10)
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Imjudo (tremelimumab) • MEDI-3617
over2years
Inhibited maturation of astrocytes caused by maternal n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake deficiency hinders the development of brain glial cells in neonatal rats. (PubMed, Br J Nutr)
In the open field test on day 21 postnatal, behavioural parameters did not differ between groups. Our results indicated that inhibited maturation of astrocytes caused by maternal n-3 PUFA deficiency hindered the development of brain glial cells of neonatal rats and hence, maternal n-3 PUFA intake during the gestation and lactation periods may have been crucial for the brain cell composition of pups.
Preclinical • Journal
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GFAP (Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein)
over2years
CircRNA circPTK2 Might Suppress Cancer Cell Invasion and Migration of Glioblastoma by Inhibiting miR-23a Maturation. (PubMed, Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat)
Moreover, miR-23a overexpression reversed the inhibitory effects of circPTK2 overexpression on cell behaviors. CircPTK2 might suppress cancer cell invasion and migration by inhibiting the maturation of miR-23a.
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MIR23A (MicroRNA 23a)
almost3years
THAP1 modulates oligodendrocyte maturation by regulating ECM degradation in lysosomes. (PubMed, Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A)
Applying GAG-degrading enzymes or overexpressing β-glucuronidase rescues Thap1 OL maturation deficits in vitro and in vivo. Our studies establish lysosomal GAG catabolism within OPCs as a critical mechanism regulating oligodendrocyte development.
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THAP1 (THAP Domain Containing 1)
almost3years
Journal
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MIR18A (MicroRNA 18a)
almost3years
YB1 regulates miR-205/200b-ZEB1 axis by inhibiting microRNA maturation in hepatocellular carcinoma. (PubMed, Cancer Commun (Lond))
This study reveals a previously undescribed mechanism by which YB1 promotes cancer progression by regulating the miR-205/200b-ZEB1 axis in HCC cells. Furthermore, these results highlight that YB1 may play biological functions via miRNAs-mediated gene regulation, and it can serve as a potential therapeutic target in human cancers.
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MIR200B (MicroRNA 200b) • YBX1 (Y-Box Binding Protein 1) • ZEB1 (Zinc Finger E-box Binding Homeobox 1) • MIR205 (MicroRNA 205)
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ZEB1 expression • miR-200-b expression
almost3years
Osteosarcoma-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles Enhance Tumor Metastasis and Suppress Osteoclastogenesis by miR-146a-5p. (PubMed, Front Oncol)
These findings indicated that osteosarcoma-derived SEVs enhance distant metastasis of osteosarcomas by inhibiting osteoclast maturation, which may be a useful prognostic marker. This diagnostic method may enable to predict malignancy at early stage, and help to provide optimal care to patients with risk of high malignancy.
Journal
almost3years
Prognostic and therapeutic role of tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte subtypes in breast cancer. (PubMed, Cancer Metastasis Rev)
On the other hand, regulatory T and regulatory B cells modulate the immune response from CD8 T cells and NK cells by secreting immunosuppressive cytokines and inhibiting maturation of antigen-presenting cells (APCs). These regulatory cells are typically associated with poor prognosis, therefore rendering suppression of their regulatory function a key immunotherapeutic strategy.
Review • Journal • Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule)
3years
Peptide targeting of lysophosphatidylinositol-sensing GPR55 for osteoclastogenesis tuning. (PubMed, Cell Commun Signal)
Our data indicate that GPR55 represents a target for development of novel therapeutic approaches for treatment of pathological conditions caused by osteoclast-exacerbated bone degradation, such as in osteoporosis or during establishment of bone metastases. Video abstract.
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MMP9 (Matrix metallopeptidase 9) • CTSK (Cathepsin K) • NFATC1 (Nuclear Factor Of Activated T Cells 1)
over3years
Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 limits hepatic inflammatory cells recruitment and promotes bile duct ligation-induced liver fibrosis. (PubMed, Cell Death Dis)
Our data demonstrate that IDO1 affects the process of immune cells recruitment via inhibiting DCs maturation and subsequent T cells proliferation, resulting in the promotion of hepatic fibrosis. Thus, amelioration of immune responses in hepatic and splenic microenvironment by targeting IDO1 might be essential for the therapeutic effects on liver fibrosis.
Journal • IO biomarker
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IDO1 (Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1)
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IDO1 expression
over3years
Demethoxycucumin protects MDA-MB-231 cells induced bone destruction through JNK and ERK pathways inhibition. (PubMed, Cancer Chemother Pharmacol)
Consistent with the results in vitro, we confirmed that DMC protects bone destruction caused by tumor metastasis in vivo. In short, our study confirmed that DMC could be used as a potential drug for the treatment of tumor bone destruction.
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MMP9 (Matrix metallopeptidase 9)
over3years
Integrin α6 signaling induces STAT3-TET3-mediated hydroxymethylation of genes critical for maintenance of glioma stem cells. (PubMed, Oncogene)
TET3 expression and 5hmC accumulation also co-segregate with integrin α6 in patient malignant glioma. Thus, ECM- integrin α6-STAT3-TET3 axis regulates hydroxymethylation of genes important for GSCs, thereby increasing GSC tumorigenicity and resistance to therapies.
Clinical • Journal
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MYC (V-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog) • STAT3 (Signal Transducer And Activator Of Transcription 3) • TET3 (Tet Methylcytosine Dioxygenase 3)
over3years
Lipoic acid-induced oxidative stress abrogates IGF-1R maturation by inhibiting the CREB/furin axis in breast cancer cell lines. (PubMed, Oncogene)
This transcription factor is overexpressed in many types of cancers and regulates the expression of furin in breast cancer cells independently of ERα, as evidenced herein by the inhibition of furin expression following CREB silencing. Consequently, our findings expose for the first time the complete MOA of LA via the CREB/furin axis leading to inhibition of breast cancer cell proliferation.
Preclinical • Journal
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ER (Estrogen receptor) • IGF1R (Insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor)
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ER expression
over3years
Lysosomal dysfunction and autophagy blockade contribute to autophagy-related cancer suppressing peptide-induced cytotoxic death of cervical cancer cells through the AMPK/mTOR pathway. (PubMed, J Exp Clin Cancer Res)
Our findings demonstrate that ARCSP, a novel lethal nonfused autophagosome inducer, might cause mitochondrial dysfunction and autophagy-related cytotoxic death and is thus a prospective agent for cancer therapy.
Journal
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SQSTM1 (Sequestosome 1) • AMPK (Protein Kinase AMP-Activated Catalytic Subunit Alpha 1)
over3years
[VIRTUAL] Directed differentiation of iPS into imDCs under the action of SN can induce immunoreactivity in vitro (TTS 2020)
SN-iPS-imDCs inhibited the proliferation and activation of T lymphocytes by inducing CD4+CD25+Tregs and CD4+CD25+Foxp3+Tregs and by promoting the secretions of IL-10 and TGF-β; the transplant immune hyporesponsiveness induced by SN-iPS-imDCs, which was related to the early apoptosis.
Preclinical • PARP Biomarker
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IFNG (Interferon, gamma) • TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha) • IL2RA (Interleukin 2 receptor, alpha) • IL2 (Interleukin 2) • IL10 (Interleukin 10) • CASP3 (Caspase 3) • ITGAM (Integrin, alpha M) • CASP9 (Caspase 9) • FOXP3 (Forkhead Box P3)
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BAX expression