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Review, Journal: Givosiran: a targeted treatment for acute intermittent porphyria. (Pubmed Central) - Dec 7, 2024 Common side effects include injection site reactions, hyperhomocysteinemia, and abnormalities of liver and renal biochemistries. This article reviews the studies that led to givosiran approval, discusses real-world clinical data, and highlights remaining questions in the treatment of AHP.
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ClpP-dependent and -independent activation of HRI kinase by small molecules (Section 25) - Mar 5, 2024 - Abstract #AACR2024AACR_2729; We are further investigating the targets of PG3 and the signaling pathway that leads to PG3-induced activation of HRI. Our results suggest that different small molecule inducers of the ISR such as ONC201 and PG3 can achieve an anti-tumor effect through different pathways converging on kinase HRI ultimately leading to ATF4 activation and tumor cell death.
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Heme promotes venetoclax resistance in multiple myeloma (In Person) - Sep 10, 2023 - Abstract #IMW2023IMW_479; Our results mechanistically illustrate a role for heme in modulating proximity to the apoptotic threshold with broader translational implications. Heme can be sourced from both extrinsic sources such as through diet and cells in the extrinsic milieu or through de novo synthesis, underscoring the importance of investigating heme metabolism in MM therapy.
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The heme synthesis-export system is a druggable pan-cancer essentiality. (Poster and Exhibition Hall) - Jun 13, 2023 - Abstract #EACR2023EACR_568; The collected data prove that ALA administration results in heme accumulation and ALAS1 downmodulation, phenocopying the metabolic reprogramming, compromised cell proliferation and increased sensitivity to metformin observed upon FLVCR1a silencing.ConclusionAltogether, these results support the targeting of the FLVCR1a-ALAS1 axis as a promising strategy to counteract tumor growth and to increase the sensitivity to antitumor agents targeting oxidative metabolism. Finally, they sustain ALA repositioning as anticancer agent.
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