- |||||||||| MRT68921 / University of Dundee
Journal: Inhibition of mTOR signaling protects human glioma cells from hypoxia-induced cell death in an autophagy-independent manner. (Pubmed Central) - Oct 8, 2022 We analyzed autophagic activity, cell growth, viability and oxygen consumption following (co-)treatment with the mTOR inhibitors torin2 or rapamycin, and autophagy inhibitors bafilomycin A1 or MRT68921...Our proteomic findings suggest that the pharmacological inhibition of autophagy induces extensive changes in the cellular proteome that can support glioma cell survival under nutrient-deplete and hypoxic conditions. These findings provide a novel perspective on the complex role of autophagy in gliomas.
- |||||||||| moxidectin / Generic mfg.
Journal: Moxidectin induces autophagy arrest in colorectal cancer. (Pubmed Central) - Oct 7, 2022 It was found that MOX can induce autophagy arrest, promote autophagy initiation, inhibit autophagic flux and cell proliferation, simultaneously PI3K-Akt-mTOR signaling pathway and microtubule acetylation. Furthermore, MOX suppressed the growth of xenograft tumors, which was consistent with the in vitro results.
- |||||||||| Opdivo (nivolumab) / Ono Pharma, BMS, NG-350A / PsiOxus, Yervoy (ipilimumab) / Ono Pharma, BMS
Exploratory Platform Trial to Evaluate Immunotherapy Combinations with Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Patients with Previously Untreated Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (REVOLUTION) (Hall C) - Oct 6, 2022 - Abstract #SITC2022SITC_977; Cohort B: high-dose hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), an autophagy inhibitor, + ipilimumab + gem/nP...The same mechanisms of action for chemotherapy and ipilimumab as Cohorts A and B are hypothesized, with NG-350A re-programming the tumor microenvironment, activating antigen-presenting cells, and facilitating immune priming...5 Results Cohorts A and B are fully enrolled for Stage 1 and accumulating data to support an expansion decision. Cohort C is in development.
- |||||||||| metformin / Generic mfg., doxorubicin hydrochloride / Generic mfg.
Metformin Inhibits Autophagy/Mitophagy and Antagonizes Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyocyte Death (Virtual Only) - Oct 5, 2022 - Abstract #AHA2022AHA_8029; Together, these results suggest that the cardioprotective effects of metformin against DOX cardiotoxicity may be mediated by its ability to inhibit autophagy and mitophagy. Future studies are needed to understand the molecular mechanisms by which metformin suppresses autophagy and mitophagy.
- |||||||||| doxorubicin hydrochloride / Generic mfg.
Journal: A self-assembled leucine polymer sensitizes leukemic stem cells to chemotherapy by inhibiting autophagy in acute myeloid leukemia. (Pubmed Central) - Oct 5, 2022 Furthermore, doxorubicin (DOX) treatment stimulated autophagy in LSC by repressing the mTOR pathway, and pharmaceutical inhibition of autophagy rendered chemoresistant LSC sensitive to DOX treatment in MLL-AF9 induced murine AML...Consequently, Leu-DOX efficiently reduced LSCs and prolonged the survival of AML mice, with limited myeloablation and tissue damage side effects than DOX treatment. Overall, we proposed that the newly developed Leu-DOX is an effective autophagy inhibitor and an ideal drug to efficiently eliminate LSCs, thus serving as a revolutionary strategy to enhance the chemotherapy efficacy in AML.
- |||||||||| cyclosporin A microemulsion / Generic mfg.
Journal: P-Glycoprotein Aggravates Blood Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Experimental Ischemic Stroke by Inhibiting Endothelial Autophagy. (Pubmed Central) - Oct 4, 2022 P-gp-specific siRNA and pharmacological inhibitor cyclosporine A were used to inhibit P-gp, whereas pcDNA3.1 was utilized to overexpress P-gp...Additionally, treatment with an autophagy inhibitor (3-methyladenine) abolished protections against ischemic stroke and tight junction proteins reduction followed by P-gp silence. In conclusion, increased P-gp expression after ischemic injury resulted in BBB dysfunction and hyperpermeability by suppressing Akt/mTOR-induced endothelial autophagy.
- |||||||||| ACBP and control of HIV in progressors and elite controllers () - Oct 4, 2022 - Abstract #HIVGlasgow2022HIV_Glasgow_342;
High circulating ACBP levels were associated with innate inflammation (IL-1β) and low IL-21 plasma levels. Our findings indicate that high intracellular ACBP levels might promote IL-21 production and persistent anti-HIV T-cell response.
- |||||||||| Review, Journal: Sepsis-induced AKI: From pathogenesis to therapeutic approaches. (Pubmed Central) - Oct 4, 2022
Hence, understanding the pathophysiology of sepsis-induced AKI may help to develop novel therapeutics to attenuate the complications of sepsis and lower the mortality rate. This review updates the recent progress of underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of sepsis-associated AKI, focuses specifically on autophagy, and summarizes the potential therapeutic effects of phytochemicals and pharmacological inhibitors.
- |||||||||| chloroquine phosphate / Generic mfg., sirolimus / Generic mfg.
Journal: Defective autophagy contributes to endometrial epithelial-mesenchymal transition in intrauterine adhesions. (Pubmed Central) - Oct 4, 2022 Furthermore, in an IUA-like mouse model, the autophagy in endometrium was defective accompanied by EEC-EMT, and CQ could inhibit autophagy and aggravate endometrial fibrosis, whereas rapamycin or T3 treatment could improve the autophagic levels and blunt endometrial fibrosis. Together, we demonstrated that defective autophagy played an important role in EEC-EMT in IUA via the DIO2-MAPK/ERK-MTOR pathway, which provided a potential target for therapeutic implications.Abbreviations: ACTA2/α-SMA: actin alpha 2, smooth muscle; AMPK: adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase; AKT/protein kinase B: AKT serine/threonine kinase; ATG: autophagy related; CDH1/E-cadherin: cadherin 1; CDH2/N-cadherin: cadherin 2; CQ: chloroquine; CTSD: cathepsin D; DIO2: iodothyronine deiodinase 2; DEGs: differentially expressed genes; EECs: endometrial epithelial cells; EMT: epithelial-mesenchymal transition; FN1: fibronectin 1; IUA: intrauterine adhesions; LAMP1: lysosomal associated membrane protein 1; LPS: lipopolysaccharide; MAP1LC3/LC3: microtubule associated protein 1 light chain 3; MAPK: mitogen-activated protein kinase; MTOR: mechanistic target of rapamycin kinase; Rapa: rapamycin; SQSTM1/p62: sequestosome 1; T3: triiodothyronine; T4: tetraiodothyronine; TFEB: transcription factor EB; PBS: phosphate-buffered saline; TEM: transmission electron microscopy; TGFB/TGFβ: transforming growth factor beta.
- |||||||||| Review, Journal: AMPK's double-faced role in advanced stages of prostate cancer. (Pubmed Central) - Oct 4, 2022
This study reveals that there are numerous pathways other than cell metabolism by which AMPK exerts its effects in the advanced stages of PCa, making it a priceless treatment target. Finally, we mention some drugs developed to treat the advanced stages of PCa by acting on AMPK.
- |||||||||| Xospata (gilteritinib) / Astellas, crenolanib besylate (ARO-002) / AROG, Vanflyta (quizartinib) / Daiichi Sankyo
Journal: Translatome proteomics identifies autophagy as a resistance mechanism to on-target FLT3 inhibitors in acute myeloid leukemia. (Pubmed Central) - Oct 4, 2022 In mice xenografted with FLT3-ITD + AML cells, co-treatment with oral FLT3 and autophagy inhibitors synergistically impaired leukemia progression and extended overall survival. Our findings identify a molecular mechanism responsible for primary FLT3i treatment resistance and demonstrate the pre-clinical efficacy of a rational combination treatment strategy targeting both FLT3 and autophagy induction.
- |||||||||| Preclinical, Journal: Mouse dendritic cells in the steady state: Hypoxia, autophagy, and stem cell factor. (Pubmed Central) - Oct 4, 2022
Gene expression microarrays and gene set enrichment analysis supported the hypothesis that SCF had an impact on hypoxia response and inhibited autophagy-related gene sets. Our results suggest that hypoxic response and autophagy, and their modulation by SCF, can play a role in DC homeostasis at the steady state, in agreement with our previous findings on SCF's role in DC survival.
- |||||||||| gefitinib / Generic mfg.
Journal: FOXO3 mutation predicting gefitinib-induced hepatotoxicity in NSCLC patients through regulation of autophagy. (Pubmed Central) - Oct 1, 2022 This study reveals that FOXO3 mutation, leading to autophagic imbalance, plays important role in gefitinib-induced hepatotoxicity, especially for patients with high concentration of gefitinib. In conclusion, FOXO3 mutation is an effective predictor and erlotinib might be an appropriately and well-tolerated treatment option for patients carrying rs4946935 AA.
- |||||||||| Preclinical, Journal: Involvement of Mitophagy in Primary Cultured Rat Neurons Treated with Nanoalumina. (Pubmed Central) - Sep 30, 2022
Observation under a transmission electron microscope and a fluorescence microscope revealed mitophagy characteristics induced by nanoalumina. Additionally, the neurotoxicological effects induced by nanoalumina were more significant than those induced by aluminum and in a particle size-dependent manner.
- |||||||||| cisplatin / Generic mfg.
Journal: Calcitriol potentially alters HeLa cell viability via inhibition of autophagy. (Pubmed Central) - Sep 30, 2022 Treatment with Calcitriol produced protein carbonyl levels similar to those in the cisplatin-treated and control groups...The inhibition of HIF1α partially rescued the HeLa cells from the toxic effects of Calcitriol treatment. We suggest that Calcitriol may shut down mitochondrial homeostasis in HeLa cells by inducing the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway and inhibiting autophagy, which leads to cell death.
|