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Review, Journal: Current Treatment Options in CLL. (Pubmed Central) - Jun 3, 2021 Venetoclax, an inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic BCL2 protein and, to a lesser extent, phosphoinositide-3 kinase (PI3K) delta inhibitors, add to the armamentarium of targeted agents for the treatment of CLL...An even bigger challenge poses the determination of the optimal combination and sequence of those drugs. Here, we give an overview of current treatment options in CLL, weighing the advantages and disadvantages of each approach in the light of different clinical settings.
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To that end, the current studies were sought to determine the response of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike S1 protein on PI3K-mediated IL-8 release using relevant and widely used cellular models. Overall, these studies indicate that PI3K signaling does not directly mediate Spike S1 protein-induced IL-8 release in these cellular models.
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Journal: Inactivation of NF1 promotes resistance to EGFR inhibition in KRAS/NRAS/BRAFV600-wildtype colorectal cancer. (Pubmed Central) - Jun 2, 2021 Loss of NF1 may be a useful biomarker to identify patients that are less likely to benefit from single agent anti-EGFR therapy in CRC and may direct potential combination strategies. Implications: This study suggests that further clinical validation of NF1 status as predictor of response to anti-EGFR targeting antibodies in CRC patients with KRAS/NRAS/BRAFV600-wildtype tumours is warranted.
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Preclinical, Journal: PIK3CA and p53 mutations promote 4NQO-initated head and neck tumor progression and metastasis in mice. (Pubmed Central) - Jun 2, 2021 Given the prevalence of mutations in p53 and the PI3K pathways in HNSCC in conjunction with loss of p16 genetically or epigenetically, this universal increased sensitivity to cisplatin and BYL719 combination therapy in cancer cells with PIK3CA mutation represents an opportunity to a subset of HNSCC patients. Implications: Our results suggest that combination therapy of cisplatin and PI3K inhibitor may be worthy of consideration in HNSCC patients with PIK3CA mutation.
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Furthermore, BS-KS seems to inhibit macrophage M1 polarization and promote M2 polarization via the PPAR gamma /NF-κB signaling pathway, thus playing an inhibitory role in atherosclerosis. MIES can efficiently upregulate CRH expression via various intracellular kinase pathways and may thus be a crucial component in the stress response.
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Factors that influence the monomer-dimer equilibrium of p110-independent p85 offer additional control over this system, disruption to which likely results in disease. Here we review the current knowledge of the structure and functions of p110-independent class IA PI3K regulatory subunits.
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Methods Sensitivity of cell lines to single (alpelisib, everolimus, MK-2206) and double PI3K/mTOR (gedatolisib and dactolisib) pathway inhibitors was investigated using Crystal Violet assay under differing culture conditions (wo FBS, in the presence of fibroblast-conditioned medium -CM- or in direct co-culture)...Results Based on results obtained in PTEN isogenic cell lines (HCT116 Parental and HCT116 PTEN-/-) under different culture conditions, we show that sensitivity to MEK inhibition (trametinib) is dictated mainly by the genetic background of the cancer cells; conversely, the effect of PI3K/mTOR double inhibition is profoundly influenced by exposure to fibroblast CM...Paradoxical PI3K activation involves the assembly and cellular relocalization of macromolecular complexes orchestrated by the PDZ domain of PTEN, resulting in activation of the mTORC1/p70S6K pathway. Therefore, TME-mediated pathway modulation could be potentially exploited to improve the treatment of PTEN-competent CRC patients and overcome therapeutic resistance to PI3K/mTOR inhibitor.
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We also show that MavQ is associated with the LCV and the ∆mavQ mutant displays phenotypes in the anchoring of a PtdIns4P-binding effector similar to those of ∆lepB or ∆sidF mutants. Our results establish a mechanism of de novo PtdIns4P biosynthesis by L. pneumophila via a catalysis axis comprised of MavQ, LepB, and SidF on the surface of its phagosome.
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Journal, IO biomarker: MiR-122 Participates in Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in STZ-Induced Pancreatic β Cells by Regulating PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway. (Pubmed Central) - Jun 1, 2021 Then, LY294002 (LY, PI3K inhibitor) was used to treat INS-1 cells, and oxidative stress and apoptosis were measured...Finally, the addition of LY increased insulin levels; reduced the activities of SOD, CAT, and GSH-px; and promoted apoptosis in STZ-induced INS-1 cells. In conclusion, interference with miR-122 can inhibit oxidative stress and apoptosis in STZ-induced INS-1 cells, involving a mechanism of action related to the PI3K/AKT pathway.
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[VIRTUAL] PI3K/AKT pathway is involved in fenhexamid-induced migration and angiogenesis in breast cancer cells via an ER-dependent manner () - May 30, 2021 - Abstract #EACR2021EACR_2551; Material and Methods ER positive MCF-7 and ER negative MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells were exposed to 17β-estradiol (E2, 10-9 M), Fen (10-5 M and 10-7 M), ICI 182,780 (ICI; an ER antagonist, 10-8 M) or/and Pictilisib (Pic; a PI3K inhibitor, 10-7 M), and subsequently subjected to migration assay, live cell motility monitoring, trans-chamber assay, immunofluorescence, angiogenesis assay, tumor spheroid formation, and Western blot analysis...Conclusion Taken together, these results indicate that Fen as well as E2 promote the growth of breast cancer cells via the ER or/and PI3K pathways. Although a relatively safe pesticide, Fen may therefore play a role as an endocrine disrupting chemical in ER-positive breast cancer cells via the ER and PI3K signaling pathways.
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[VIRTUAL] PI3K/AKT pathway is involved in fenhexamid-induced migration and angiogenesis in breast cancer cells via an ER-dependent manner () - May 30, 2021 - Abstract #EACR2021EACR_2550; Material and Methods ER positive MCF-7 and ER negative MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells were exposed to 17β-estradiol (E2, 10-9 M), Fen (10-5 M and 10-7 M), ICI 182,780 (ICI; an ER antagonist, 10-8 M) or/and Pictilisib (Pic; a PI3K inhibitor, 10-7 M), and subsequently subjected to migration assay, live cell motility monitoring, trans-chamber assay, immunofluorescence, angiogenesis assay, tumor spheroid formation, and Western blot analysis...Conclusion Taken together, these results indicate that Fen as well as E2 promote the growth of breast cancer cells via the ER or/and PI3K pathways. Although a relatively safe pesticide, Fen may therefore play a role as an endocrine disrupting chemical in ER-positive breast cancer cells via the ER and PI3K signaling pathways.
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[VIRTUAL] PI3K/AKT pathway is involved in fenhexamid-induced migration and angiogenesis in breast cancer cells via an ER-dependent manner () - May 30, 2021 - Abstract #EACR2021EACR_2549; Material and Methods ER positive MCF-7 and ER negative MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells were exposed to 17β-estradiol (E2, 10-9 M), Fen (10-5 M and 10-7 M), ICI 182,780 (ICI; an ER antagonist, 10-8 M) or/and Pictilisib (Pic; a PI3K inhibitor, 10-7 M), and subsequently subjected to migration assay, live cell motility monitoring, trans-chamber assay, immunofluorescence, angiogenesis assay, tumor spheroid formation, and Western blot analysis...Conclusion Taken together, these results indicate that Fen as well as E2 promote the growth of breast cancer cells via the ER or/and PI3K pathways. Although a relatively safe pesticide, Fen may therefore play a role as an endocrine disrupting chemical in ER-positive breast cancer cells via the ER and PI3K signaling pathways.
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[VIRTUAL] PI3K/AKT pathway is involved in fenhexamid-induced migration and angiogenesis in breast cancer cells via an ER-dependent manner () - May 30, 2021 - Abstract #EACR2021EACR_2548; Material and Methods ER positive MCF-7 and ER negative MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells were exposed to 17β-estradiol (E2, 10-9 M), Fen (10-5 M and 10-7 M), ICI 182,780 (ICI; an ER antagonist, 10-8 M) or/and Pictilisib (Pic; a PI3K inhibitor, 10-7 M), and subsequently subjected to migration assay, live cell motility monitoring, trans-chamber assay, immunofluorescence, angiogenesis assay, tumor spheroid formation, and Western blot analysis...Conclusion Taken together, these results indicate that Fen as well as E2 promote the growth of breast cancer cells via the ER or/and PI3K pathways. Although a relatively safe pesticide, Fen may therefore play a role as an endocrine disrupting chemical in ER-positive breast cancer cells via the ER and PI3K signaling pathways.
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[VIRTUAL] Impact of PI3K inhibition in AIs-treated sensitive and resistant breast cancer cells: anti-proliferative effects and induction of apoptosis () - May 30, 2021 - Abstract #EACR2021EACR_1691; The third-generation of aromatase inhibitors (AIs), anastrozole (Ana), letrozole (Let) and exemestane (Exe) are a first-line treatment option for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+ ) breast tumors, in postmenopausal women...Therefore, in this work the combinations of two PI3K class I inhibitors, buparlisib (BKM120) and pictilisib (GDC-0941), with AIs were explored in AIs-sensitive (MCF-7aro) and AIs-resistant (LTEDaro) breast cancer cell models...All the combinations in the resistant cells induced apoptosis, through mitochondrial pathway, with a more pronounced effect for the combinations with Exe. Conclusion Despite the high toxicity associated with the use of PI3K class I inhibitors, these results support further studies combining new, less toxic and specific PI3K class I inhibitors with AIs, especially with Exe, in refractory ER+ tumors The authors thank Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) for T. Augusto PhD grant (BD/128333/2017) funded in part by FCT PhD Programme in Medicines and Pharmaceutical Innovation (i3DU), for C. Amaral contract (DL 57/2016 – Norma Transitória) and by Post-doc grant (SFRH/BPD/98304/2013) and for financial support (UIDP/04378/2020, UIDB/04378/2020).
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[VIRTUAL] Impact of PI3K inhibition in AIs-treated sensitive and resistant breast cancer cells: anti-proliferative effects and induction of apoptosis () - May 30, 2021 - Abstract #EACR2021EACR_1690; The third-generation of aromatase inhibitors (AIs), anastrozole (Ana), letrozole (Let) and exemestane (Exe) are a first-line treatment option for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+ ) breast tumors, in postmenopausal women...Therefore, in this work the combinations of two PI3K class I inhibitors, buparlisib (BKM120) and pictilisib (GDC-0941), with AIs were explored in AIs-sensitive (MCF-7aro) and AIs-resistant (LTEDaro) breast cancer cell models...All the combinations in the resistant cells induced apoptosis, through mitochondrial pathway, with a more pronounced effect for the combinations with Exe. Conclusion Despite the high toxicity associated with the use of PI3K class I inhibitors, these results support further studies combining new, less toxic and specific PI3K class I inhibitors with AIs, especially with Exe, in refractory ER+ tumors The authors thank Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) for T. Augusto PhD grant (BD/128333/2017) funded in part by FCT PhD Programme in Medicines and Pharmaceutical Innovation (i3DU), for C. Amaral contract (DL 57/2016 – Norma Transitória) and by Post-doc grant (SFRH/BPD/98304/2013) and for financial support (UIDP/04378/2020, UIDB/04378/2020).
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[VIRTUAL] Impact of PI3K inhibition in AIs-treated sensitive and resistant breast cancer cells: anti-proliferative effects and induction of apoptosis () - May 30, 2021 - Abstract #EACR2021EACR_1689; The third-generation of aromatase inhibitors (AIs), anastrozole (Ana), letrozole (Let) and exemestane (Exe) are a first-line treatment option for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+ ) breast tumors, in postmenopausal women...Therefore, in this work the combinations of two PI3K class I inhibitors, buparlisib (BKM120) and pictilisib (GDC-0941), with AIs were explored in AIs-sensitive (MCF-7aro) and AIs-resistant (LTEDaro) breast cancer cell models...All the combinations in the resistant cells induced apoptosis, through mitochondrial pathway, with a more pronounced effect for the combinations with Exe. Conclusion Despite the high toxicity associated with the use of PI3K class I inhibitors, these results support further studies combining new, less toxic and specific PI3K class I inhibitors with AIs, especially with Exe, in refractory ER+ tumors The authors thank Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) for T. Augusto PhD grant (BD/128333/2017) funded in part by FCT PhD Programme in Medicines and Pharmaceutical Innovation (i3DU), for C. Amaral contract (DL 57/2016 – Norma Transitória) and by Post-doc grant (SFRH/BPD/98304/2013) and for financial support (UIDP/04378/2020, UIDB/04378/2020).
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