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Rev. esp. med. nucl. imagen mol. (Ed. impr.) ; 43(2): 130-140, Mar-Abr. 2024. ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-231828

ABSTRACT

Las neoplasias se componen de células malignas tumorales que se encuentran rodeadas de diversos elementos celulares no tumorales, que conforman el microambiente o estroma tumoral. La evidencia sobre la importancia este último no ha parado de crecer en los últimos años ya que desempeña un papel necesario para la proliferación celular, la invasión tisular, la angiogénesis y la migración celular. El paradigma es la familia de los nuevos radiofármacos inhibidores de la proteína de activación de fibroblastos (FAPI) que nos muestran la densidad de dicha proteína (FAP) que se encuentra sobreexpresada en la membrana celular de los fibroblastos activados asociados al cáncer (CAF), y su presencia está relacionada con un mal pronóstico. En este documento de formación continuada se incluye el procedimiento para la realización de la tomografía por emisión de positrones/tomografía computarizada (PET/TC) con FAPI, la biodistribución y las potenciales aplicaciones clínicas en oncología publicadas hasta el momento. (AU)


Neoplasms are composed of malignant tumour cells, which are surrounded by other non-tumour cellular elements, what has been defined as the microenvironment or tumour stroma. Evidence on the importance of the tumour microenvironment has not stopped growing in recent years. It plays a central role for cell proliferation, tissue invasion, angiogenesis and cell migration. The paradigm is the family of new FAPI radiopharmaceuticals that show us the density of the fibroblast activation protein (FAP) that is overexpressed in the cell membrane of activated cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAF), and its presence is related to poor prognosis. The paradigm is the family of new FAPI radiopharmaceuticals, which represents the density of activated fibroblasts associated with cancer. This educational document includes the procedure for performing PET/CT FAPI, biodistribution and the main potentially clinical applications in oncology to date. (AU)


Subject(s)
Tumor Microenvironment , Positron-Emission Tomography , Neoplasms , Neovascularization, Pathologic , Cell Movement
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38331248

ABSTRACT

Neoplasms are composed of malignant tumor cells, which are surrounded by other non-tumor cellular elements, in what has been defined as the microenvironment or tumor stroma. Evidence on the importance of the tumor microenvironment has not stopped growing in recent years. It plays a central role in cell proliferation, tissue invasion, angiogenesis and cell migration. The paradigm is the family of new FAPI radiopharmaceuticals that show the density of the fibroblast activation protein (FAP) which is overexpressed in the cell membrane of activated cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAF), and its presence is related to poor prognosis. This educational document includes the procedure for performing PET/CT FAPI, biodistribution and the main potentially clinical applications in oncology to date.


Subject(s)
Medical Oncology , Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography , Tissue Distribution , Cell Proliferation , Radiopharmaceuticals
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Rev. senol. patol. mamar. (Ed. impr.) ; 36(2)abr.-jun. 2023. tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-223847

ABSTRACT

Es bien sabido que el cáncer mamario es considerado un problema de salud a nivel mundial, la enorme tasa de mortalidad se debe a la recaída de la enfermedad, principalmente por la generación de resistencia a los diversos tratamientos. Hasta hace unos años, esta resistencia era atribuida a las mutaciones genéticas heredadas, sin embargo, evidencias recientes sugieren que el microambiente tumoral desempeña un papel clave en el desarrollo y la progresión del cáncer. La relación simbiótica entre las células tumorales y los fibroblastos asociados a cáncer (FAC), condicionan un ambiente propicio para el soporte estructural necesario, lleno de nutrientes que favorecen su crecimiento y progresión. Aquí se describe el papel que juega el microambiente tumoral y los FAC, desde su origen celular y activación, hasta los mecanismos de quimiorresistencia tumoral, además de los cambios epigenéticos y las proteínas involucradas, como las HDAC, que prometen ser blancos terapéuticos de nuevos fármacos dirigidos a su inhibición, al mitigar diversas vías que participan en la activación de los FAC o revertir su potencial promotor de tumores, lo que a su vez, mejoraría la calidad de vida de las pacientes. (AU)


It is well known that breast cancer is considered a worldwide health problem, the enormous mortality rate is due to the relapse of patients mostly due to the generation of resistance to various treatments. Until a few years ago, this resistance was attributed to inherited genetic mutations, however, recent evidence suggests that tumor microenvironment plays a key role in the development and progression of cancer. The symbiotic relationship between tumor cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAF) provides an environment conducive to the necessary structural support, full of nutrients that favor their growth and progression. Here we describe the role played by the tumor microenvironment and CAF, from their cellular origin and activation to the mechanisms of tumor chemoresistance, in addition to the epigenetic changes and proteins involved, such as HDAC, which promise to be therapeutic targets for new drugs aimed at their inhibition, by mitigating various pathways involved in the activation of CAF or reversing their tumor-promoting potential, which in turn, would improve the quality of life of patients. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Breast Neoplasms , Tumor Microenvironment , Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts , Drug Resistance, Neoplasm , Histone Deacetylases
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São Paulo; s.n; s.n; 2023. 111 p. tab, graf, ilus.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1437605

ABSTRACT

O envelhecimento é um processo fisiológico que traz consigo uma série de alterações no organismo que se estendem até o nível molecular. Diante disto, este é um processo complexo que afeta diversos tecidos, sendo um deles o hematopoético, local onde, através de interações da Célula Tronco Hematopoética (CTH) com o ambiente ao seu redor, incluindo a Célula Tronco Mesenquimal (CTM), ocorre a hematopoese. Embora já sejam descritas na literatura algumas alterações na medula óssea consequentes do envelhecimento, os mecanismos por trás de tais mudanças permanecem elusivas, principalmente no âmbito das interações celulares ocorrentes na medula óssea. Portanto, este trabalho buscou investigar como o envelhecimento afeta a regulação hematopoética no contexto de sua relação com as CTM medulares. Para esta pesquisa, foram utilizados camundongos machos isogênicos da linhagem C57BL/6, dividindoos em grupos conforme sua idade: jovens (3 ­ 5 meses) e idosos (18 ­ 19 meses). Foi realizada a caracterização do modelo através de aspectos físicos como consumo proteico, variação de peso, entre outros, seguido de avaliação bioquímica e hematológica. Adicionalmente, foram coletadas células medulares e, posteriormente, realizado o isolamento das CTMs. Para estudar a relação destas células com a hematopoese, foram realizados ensaios in vitro utilizando a linhagem celular leucêmica C1498 (TIB-49™, ATCC®) mantidas em contato com o sobrenadante das CTMs isoladas. Quanto aos parâmetros bioquímicos, os animais idosos apresentaram menores níveis de albumina, aspartato alanina transferase (ALT) e de triglicerídeos quando comparados aos animais jovens. Contrariamente, os animais idosos apresentaram um maior nível de colesterol. Na avaliação hematológica, foi constatado pelo hemograma que os animais idosos apresentaram valores comparáveis aos animais jovens, todavia, o mielograma mostrou menor celularidade geral, seguido de menor número de células da linhagem eritroide e maior número de precursores granulocíticos. Através da imunofenotipagem, foi revelado um maior número de CTHs e de precursores grânulosmonocíticos na medula de animais idosos quando comparado aos jovens, e uma menor frequência de progenitores linfoides. Na imunofenotipagem de sangue periférico de animais idosos houve uma redução no número de linfócitos B e de eritrócitos, e aumento na população de células natural killers. Na imunofenotipagem de CTMs, o marcador CD73 apresentou menor expressão nos animais idosos. Avaliando o secretoma destas células estromais, foram encontrados no sobrenadante de CTMs de animais idosos aumentos significativos nas concentrações de CXCL12 e SCF e redução de IL-11. No âmbito molecular, as CTMs de animais idosos apresentaram aumento na expressão de Akt1, Nos e Ppar-γ, e redução na expressão de Csf3 e Cdh2. Adicionalmente, quando comparado a ação das CTMs de animais idosos em relação as CTMs de animais jovens, observou-se que CTMs de animais idosos foram capazes de aumentar a expressão de Sox2, Pou5f1 e Nanog e diminuir a expressão de Cdkn1a de células da linhagem C1498. O sobrenadante de CTMs de animais idosos também resultou na maior proliferação e migração de células da linhagem C1498. Portanto, levando em consideração a importância das CTMs sobre a regulação do sistema hematopoético, pode-se concluir que, no envelhecimento, as CTMs criam um ambiente propício para a proliferação celular no qual a manutenção da pluripotência é estimulada, o que pode acarretar em uma desregulação do sítio hematopoético quando habitado por células malignas


Aging is a physiological process in which occurs a series of alterations in an organism that extend to a molecular level. It is a complex process that affects various tissues, one of them being the bone marrow, wherethrough the interactions of the hematopoietic stem cell (CTH) with its surrounding environment, including with the mesenchymal stem cell (CTM), hematopoiesis takes place. Although some aging-associated alterations in the bone marrow can be found described in the literature, the mechanisms behind said changes remain elusive, especially when regarding the cellular interactions present inside the bone marrow. Therefore, this research aimed to investigate how aging affects the regulation of hematopoiesis in the context of its interactions with bone marrow-derived CTMs. For this investigation, male isogenic C57BL/6 mice were used as animal models. These were separated in two groups according to their age: young (3 ­ 5 months) and aged (18 ­ 19 months). The animal models were characterized by their physical properties such as protein intake and weight variation, followed by biochemical and hematological evaluation. Bone marrow cells were obtained and identified through immunophenotyping, thus isolating different cell populations, including the CTMs. To study the relationship between these cells and hematopoiesis, in vitro assays were conducted utilizing the leukemic cell lineage C1498 (TIB-49™, ATCC®) maintained in contact with the supernatant of isolated CTMs. By their biochemical profile, aged mice showed lower levels of albumin, alanine-aspartate transferase (ALT) and triglycerides compared to the young group. In contrast, aged mice had a higher cholesterol level. Hematological evaluation by total blood count showed similar results between the two groups, however, the myelogram revealed that the aged animals had lower cellularity, with less frequent cells from the erythroid lineage, with an increase in granulocytic precursors. Through immunophenotyping, it was also revealed that aged mice have higher numbers of hematopoietic stem cells, while also being noted a reduced population of lymphoid progenitors. An increase in the granulomonocytic progenitors was also found. Immunophenotyping peripheral blood cells of aged mice revealed reduced numbers of B lymphocytes and erythrocytes, and an increased natural killer cell population. Additionally, the cell surface marker CD73 was found to be less expressed in aged mice CTMs. The secretome of these stromal cells obtained from aged mice showed higher levels of CXCL12 and SCF, and lower levels of IL-11when compared to the young counterparts. At a molecular level, CTMs obtained from aged mice expressed more Akt1, Nos and Ppar-γ, while the expression of Csf3 and Cdh2 was reduced. Additionally, when comparing the effects of aged mice CTMs with young mice CTMs, it was observed that the first expressed were capable of increasing the expression of Sox2, Pou5f1 and Nanog, while decreasing Cdkn1a expression in the C1498 cell lineage. The supernatant obtained from aged mice also favored the proliferation and cell migration of the C1498 cell line. Thus, considering the importance that CTMs have over the hematopoietic system, we can conclude that, in aging, CTMs create a special environment which favors cell proliferation and maintenance of pluripotency, which can result in a dysregulation of the hematopoietic tissue when malignant cells are present


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Mice , Aging/metabolism , Mesenchymal Stem Cells/classification , Hematopoiesis/genetics , Hematopoietic Stem Cells/classification , Hematopoietic System/abnormalities
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Rev. esp. enferm. dig ; 114(11): 663-670, noviembre 2022. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-212286

ABSTRACT

El carcinoma hepatocelular es el más frecuente de lostumores primarios del hígado y cuando alcanza un estadioavanzado, debe abordarse con tratamientos sistémicos.Hasta hace poco, las opciones disponibles se limitaban alos inhibidores de la tirosina-kinasa, cuyo efecto es modesto. El mejor conocimiento del microambiente tumoral y elpapel del sistema inmune en el control de la progresióntumoral han permitido desarrollar tratamientos dirigidoscontra los puntos de control inmunológico. Esta inmunoterapia logra tasas de respuesta tumoral más altas, que setraducen en una mayor supervivencia y que hoy constituyen la columna vertebral del tratamiento sistémico de estaenfermedad. Aunque se tolera bien en general, la inmunoterapia puede producir toxicidad importante derivadade la estimulación del sistema inmune. Y en el pacientecirrótico, el diagnóstico precoz y tratamiento de esta toxicidad supone un reto especial. Por ello, la investigacióncontinuada en el uso de estas nuevas terapias nos permitirá conocer mejor el perfil de los pacientes que más sebenefician de las mismas. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/therapy , Immunologic Factors , Liver Neoplasms/therapy , Tumor Microenvironment
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Rev. Med. (São Paulo, Impr.) ; 101(6): e-174413, nov.-dez. 2022.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1416903

ABSTRACT

O microambiente das células-tronco hematopoiéticas é responsável por coordenar diversos eventos envolvidos na produção de células sanguíneas. Essa renovação hematopoiética só é possível graças às interações e sinalizações bem ordenadas que mantém a harmonia do tecido. Nas leucemias ocorre ruptura nesses mecanismos de controle e ocorre processo de transformação leucêmica do microambiente, de forma a favorecer a manutenção neoplásica do tecido sanguíneo. O objetivo deste estudo foi expor o processo de transformação leucêmica do microambiente, no âmbito das modificações celulares e moleculares sofridas para sustentar o tumor. Trata-se de um artigo de revisão narrativa e as bases de dados Pubmed, SciELO, Cocrahne Library e MedLine foram consultadas em busca de publicações dos últimos anos sobre o tema. Os dados apresentados contribuem para o entendimento holístico acerca das leucemias. A transformação leucêmica, seja por mutações primárias nos componentes do microambiente ou pelo sequestro de suas funções normais pelas células iniciadoras de leucemia, é relevante para que ocorra a instalação, a progressão, a disseminação e a quimiorresistência tumoral. Por meio da atuação de vários componentes este microambiente sustenta as células-tronco leucêmicas e representa caminho promissor para o desenvolvimento de novas terapias antileucêmicas


The microenvironment of hematopoietic stem cells is responsible for coordinating several events involved with the production of blood cells. This hematopoietic renewal is only possible thanks to the well-ordered interactions and signals that maintain tissue harmony. In leukemias, the control mechanisms break down and the leukemic transformation of the microenvironment occurs, thus favoring the neoplastic maintenance of blood tissue. From this perspective, this study aimed to investigate the microenvironment transformation process within the scope of cellular and molecular changes that support tumor progression. It is a narrative review article in which the Pubmed, SciELO, Cochrane Library, and MedLine databases were consulted in search of recent publications that addressed the proposed subject. The data obtained contribute to a more holistic understanding of leukemias. The leukemic transformation, either by primary mutations in the microenvironment components or through the sequestration of its normal functions by leukemia-initiating cells, is relevant for tumor establishment, progression, dissemination, and chemoresistance. Through the action of various components, this microenvironment supports leukemic stem cells and represents a promising path for developing new antileukemic therapies.

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Rev. senol. patol. mamar. (Ed. impr.) ; 34(4): 220-235, Oct.-Dic. 2021. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-230542

ABSTRACT

Introducción Durante las 2 últimas décadas, numerosos estudios han investigado el impacto de la actividad física en el tratamiento del cáncer. El objetivo de esta revisión versa en obtener recomendaciones basadas en la evidencia científica publicada más recientemente acerca de la influencia de la actividad física en el cáncer de mama, tanto en lo que se refiere a prevención, así como durante el tratamiento antineoplásico y supervivencia. Resultados La actividad física es capaz de interaccionar sobre diferentes mecanismos biológicos típicamente alterados en el cáncer de mama, como son: marcadores inflamatorios, hormonas sexuales, eje insulina/IGF-I, hormonas suprarrenales, vitamina D, sistema inmune, estrés oxidativo y reparación del ADN; dando así resultados positivos en cuanto a disminución del riesgo de carcinogénesis, aumento de calidad de vida y mejora de los efectos secundarios derivados del tratamiento, así como disminución de la recurrencia tumoral y aumento de la supervivencia global. Conclusión La actividad física aeróbica y de fuerza-resistencia aparecen ampliamente recomendadas y justificadas en la literatura científica para la prevención y mejora multidimensional de las pacientes con cáncer de mama y supervivientes, estableciendo una serie de precauciones/contraindicaciones ante situaciones de eventual riesgo. El conocimiento de la heterogeneidad del cáncer de mama y de los diferentes mecanismos biológicos implicados en su desarrollo y perpetuación permitirán personalizar la indicación y tratamiento farmacológico/físico para cada paciente. (AU)


Introduction In the last few decades, several studies have investigated the impact of physical activity on the treatment of cancer. The aim of this study was to establish recommendations based on the most recent scientific evidence on the effect of physical activity on breast cancer, in terms of prevention, antineoplastic treatment, and survival. Results Physical activity affects various biological mechanisms typically altered in breast cancer, such as inflammatory markers, sex hormones, insulin axis/IGF-1, adrenal hormones, vitamin D, the immune system, oxidative stress, and DNA repair. These findings indicate a positive impact in terms of reducing the risk of carcinogenesis, adverse treatment effects and tumoural recurrence, enhancing quality of life, and increasing overall survival. Conclusion Aerobic physical activity and strength-resistance training are widely recommended and justified in the scientific literature for prevention and multidimensional improvement in patients with breast cancer and breast cancer survivors, allowing a series of precautions/contraindications to be made in situations of eventual risk. Knowledge of the heterogeneity of breast cancer and of the various biological mechanisms involved in its development and perpetuation will allow personalised indications and drug/physical treatment for each patient. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Breast Neoplasms/prevention & control , Breast Neoplasms/therapy , Exercise , Biomarkers , Therapeutics/trends , Tumor Microenvironment , Cancer Survivors/psychology
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Rev. cuba. hematol. inmunol. hemoter ; 37(1): e1310, ene.-mar. 2021.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1251720

ABSTRACT

Introducción: Los síndromes mielodisplásicos constituyen un grupo heterogéneo de desórdenes hematológicos clonales adquiridos, que afectan la célula madre. Se caracterizan morfológicamente por: hematopoyesis ineficaz, citopenias periféricas progresivas, displasia en uno o más linajes celulares y tendencia evolutiva a leucemia aguda. Los avances recientes en la comprensión de los mecanismos genéticos y moleculares de los síndromes mielodisplásicos, han revelado la asociación entre alteraciones inmunológicas y las mutaciones recurrentes. Las células de la respuesta inmune innata y adaptativa, así como diversos mediadores solubles liberados por ellas, pueden establecer una respuesta antitumoral protectora o, por el contrario, inducir eventos de inflamación crónica que favorezcan la promoción y progresión de esta enfermedad. Objetivos: Resumir los conocimientos actuales de la relación sistema inmune-síndromes mielodisplásicos, enfatizando en las células inmunes del microambiente de la médula ósea y su importancia en la clínica de la enfermedad. Métodos: Se realizó investigación bibliográfica-documental acerca del tema. Se consultaron las bases de datos Scielo y Pubmed. Conclusiones: La comprensión de la función dual que ejerce el sistema inmune en los síndromes mielodisplásicos, constituye un desafío y son necesarios estudios clínicos rigurosos para poder establecer el valor de la manipulación del sistema inmune como una forma posible de tratamiento de esta enfermedad(AU)


Introduction: Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) constitute a heterogeneous group of acquired clonal hematological disorders that affect the stem cell. These are characterized morphologically and clinically by: ineffective hematopoiesis, progressive peripheral cytopenia, dysplasia in one or more cell lineages, in most of cases and evolutionary tendency to acute leukemia. Recent advances in understanding the genetic and molecular mechanisms of MDS have revealed the association between immunological alterations and recurrent mutations. Cells of the innate and adaptive immune response, as well as various soluble mediators released by them, can establish a protective antitumor response or, on the contrary, induce events of chronic inflammation that favor the promotion and progression of this disease. Objective: To summarize the current knowledge of the immune system-MDS relationship, emphasizing the immune cells of the bone marrow microenvironment and their importance in the clinic of the disease. Methods: A bibliographic-documentary research was carried out on the subject. The Scielo and Pubmed databases were consulted. Conclusions: Understanding the dual role of the immune system in MDS constitutes a challenge and rigorous clinical studies are necessary to establish the value of manipulating the immune system as a possible form of treatment of this disease(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Stem Cells , Myelodysplastic Syndromes/complications , Leukemia , Adaptive Immunity , Hematopoiesis/genetics , Immune System/physiopathology , Inflammation/diagnosis
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São Paulo; s.n; 2021. 137 p. ilus, tab.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS, Inca | ID: biblio-1380231

ABSTRACT

O câncer gástrico (CG) tem grande importância clínica devido a suas altas taxas de incidência e mortalidade estando entre os cinco tipos de câncer mais frequentes no mundo. O CG encontra-se associado ao diagnóstico tardio, que, somado a agressividade da doença, resulta em sobrevida mediana curta. A principal forma de tratamento é a cirurgia em conjunto com a quimioterapia. Mais recentemente, o tratamento com imunoterpia foi aprovado para casos de CG avançado metastático. O CG é usualmente classificado nos subtipos histológicos difuso e intestinal, porém, devido à sua alta heterogeneidade genética, pode ser também classificado em quatro subtipos moleculares (CIN, MSI, GS e EBV). Ambos aspectos de classificação estão associados a diferentes prognósticos e taxas de sobrevida, mas ainda não são suficientes para direcionar ou predizer quais pacientes respondem melhor a uma ou outra terapia. Neste contexto, outro fator relacionado à patogênese da doença, resposta a tratamento e prognóstico é o contexto imunológico do microambiente tumoral, como a composição e orientação funcional das células do infiltrado inflamatório associado ao tumor. Por meio de um método analítico de deconvolução aplicado a dados de expressão gênica é possível estimar a proporção de diferentes tipos celulares, além de seus aspectos funcionais. Neste trabalho, foi feito um levantamento das ferramentas e listas de genes marcadores de células imunes a fim de definir qual teria a melhor performance na estimação da proporção de células imunes em amostras de CG. Não observamos diferenças na composição do infiltrado inflamatório entre os subtipos histológios; já entre os subtipos moleculares de CG as proporções de linfóctios T CD8 se destacaram como maiores nos subtipos EBV e MSI, por exemplo. Foi então proposta uma classificação baseada em assinaturas mutacionais que conseguiu resgatar pacientes que apresentaram melhor prognóstico. O contexto imunológico nos pacientes com alta atividade mutacional (S4) apresentou elementos de que ser mais responsivo com maior expressão de genes associados à resposta imune citotóxica e do mecanismo de escape pelos checkpoints imunes. Além disso, há indícios de que há formação das estruturas terciárias de linfócitos pela correlação entre as quantidades estimadas de linfócitos T e B. Já o grupo com baixa atividade da assinatura (S4), associado a um pior prognóstico, apresentou maiores quantidades de linfócitos Treg. A avaliação global do microambiente tumoral, seus aspectos moleculares e imunológicos, proporciona dados mais informativos para estratificação dos pacientes quanto ao prognóstico e podem ser utilizadas em breve na prática clínica para direcionamento terapêutico.


Gastric cancer (GC) has great clinical importance due to its high incidence and mortality rates, being among the five most frequent types of cancer in the world. GC is associated with late diagnosis which, added to the aggressiveness of the disease, results in a short median survival. The main form of treatment is surgery in conjunction with chemotherapy. Recently, immunotherapy treatment has been approved for advanced metastatic GC. GC is usually classified into diffuse and intestinal histological subtypes, however, due to its high genetic heterogeneity, it can also be classified into four molecular subtypes (CIN, MSI, GS and EBV). Both classification are associated with different prognosis and survival rates, but they are still not sufficient to direct or predict which patients respond better to one or another therapy. In this context, another factor related to the pathogenesis of the disease, response to treatment and prognosis is the immunological context of the tumor microenvironment, such as the composition and functional orientation of the cells of the inflammatory infiltrate associated with the tumor. Through an analytical method of deconvolution applied to gene expression data, it is possible to estimate the proportion of different cell types, in addition to their functional aspects. In this work, the tools and lists of immune cell marker genes were surveyed in order to define which one would perform better in estimating the proportion of immune cells in GC samples. We did not observe differences in the composition of the inflammatory infiltrate between the histological subtypes; among the CG molecular subtypes, the proportions of T CD8 lymphocytes stood out as higher in the EBV and MSI subtypes, for example. A classification based on mutational signatures was then proposed, which managed to rescue patients with a better prognosis. The immunological context in these patients with high mutational activity (S4) showed elements of being more responsive with greater expression of genes associated with the cytotoxic immune response and the escape mechanism by immune checkpoints. In addition, there is evidence that there is formation of tertiary lymphocyte structures by the correlation between the estimated amounts of T and B lymphocytes. The group with low mutational signature activity (S4), on the other hand, associated with a worse prognosis, had higher amounts of Treg lymphocytes. The global assessment of the tumor microenvironment, its molecular and immunological aspects, provides more informative data for stratifying patients regarding prognosis and may soon be used in clinical practice for therapeutic guidance.


Subject(s)
Stomach Neoplasms , Gene Expression Profiling , Tumor Microenvironment , Adenocarcinoma
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Pesqui. vet. bras ; 40(12): 1010-1017, Dec. 2020. tab, graf, ilus
Article in English | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1155040

ABSTRACT

Canine melanoma is a frequently-occuring neoplasm in dogs and presents as malignant and highly metastatic in this context, studies that contribute to the understanding of the tumor microenvironment in melanoma include the role of galectins. Galectins are proteins of the family of animal lectins that display carbohydrate recognition domains. Galectin-1 and galectin-3 are associated with neoplastic transformation, neoplastic cell survival, angiogenesis, immune system evasion, and metastasis. The goal of this study was to establish a correlation between expression patterns of galectin-1 and galectin-3 and the different degrees of aggressiveness of canine melanoma, as well as to determine serum concentration of galectin-3 in dogs with melanoma. Galectin-1 and galectin-3 expression was analyzed by immunohistochemistry in 30 canine melanomas, six melanocytomas and nine metastatic lymph nodes from patients whose primary tumors were also processed and analyzed. Serum samples from 30 dogs were collected and galectin-3 concentration was determined by ELISA and compared to the samples of 10 healthy dogs. Canine melanoma samples expressed galectin-1 in the cytoplasm and presented a variable pattern of galectin-3 staining depending on melanoma aggressiveness. We observed a decrease in the percentage of cells with cytoplasmic galectin-3 immunolabeling simultaneous to the increased nuclear staining intensity, while there was also a decrease in the percent frequency of nuclear galectin-3 immunolabeled cells according to progression of melanoma, comparing the least to the most aggressive cases. Dogs with melanoma had increased serum levels of galectin-3 when compared to healthy animals, suggesting its potential biomarker of patients with melanoma.(AU)


O melanoma canino é uma neoplasia frequente em cães que apresenta um potencial maligno e metastático. Neste contexto, investigar o microambiente tumoral é fundamental para compreender os mecanismos intercelulares e intracelulares envolvidos no desenvolvimento e progressão da doença. Neste estudo, destacamos as galectinas, proteínas da família das lectinas animais que exibem domínios de reconhecimento à carboidratos; a galectina-1 e a galectina-3 estão associadas a transformação neoplásica, sobrevivência de células neoplásicas, angiogênese, evasão do sistema immune e desenvolvimento de metástases. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar os padrões de expressão de galectina-1 e galectina-3 em diferentes graus de agressividade do melanoma canino, bem como dosar a concentração sérica de galectina-3 em cães com melanoma e comparar com cães saudáveis. A expressão de galectina-1 e galectina-3 foi analisada em 30 melanomas caninos, seis melanocitomas e nove linfonodos metastáticos. A galectina-3 sérica foi mensurada em 30 cães com melanoma e comparada a 10 cães saudáveis. No melanoma canino a expressão de galectina-1 foi citoplasmática e a expressão de galectina-3 foi variável de acordo com o grau de agressividade. Notou-se uma redução na porcentagem de células com imunomarcação de galectina-3 citoplasmática e um aumento simultâneo da intensidade de imunomarcação nuclear, enquanto houve também uma diminuição na frequência percentual de células com imunomarcação nuclear de acordo com a progressão do melanoma comparando-se os casos menos com os mais agressivos. Cães com melanoma apresentaram níveis séricos aumentados de galectina-3 quando comparados a animais saudáveis, mostrando seu uso potencial como biomarcador em pacientes com melanoma.(AU)


Subject(s)
Animals , Dogs , Immunohistochemistry , Galectin 1 , Galectin 3 , Dogs/abnormalities , Melanoma , Lectins
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Int. j. morphol ; 38(4): 882-887, Aug. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1124870

ABSTRACT

The different pathologies of the prostate, involve the presence of a new microenvironment where inflammatory cells are actively recruited. This research explores the presence of mast cells and eosinophils associated with age and the evaluation of prostate cancer progress (Gleason Index). Forty two biopsies of anonymized patients, with confirmed prostate cancer, were used for histological analysis for eosinophils and mast cells and subsequent determination of Gleason index according to age. The results of the histological analyzes show the presence of eosinophils and mast cells in prostate biopsies with confirmed cancer. In the multiple correlation studies, a high correlation was observed between the presence of lymphocytes and the age of the patient diagnosed with prostate cancer, same correlation was observed between the patient's age and higher Gleason Index (Pearson and Spearman p< 0.05). It is concluded that in prostate biopsies from Chilean patients with confirmed cancer, eosinophilia and tissue mastocytosis were observed. Correlation analyzes show a direct correlation between older patients, higher Gleason index and presence of mast cell. Regarding eosinophilia, only a correlation between age and Gleason index was observed Further studies are suggested to determine that the presence of eosinophils and mast cells can be used as early bioindicators of prostate cancer.


Las diferentes patologías de próstata, involucran la presencia de un nuevo microambiente donde las células inflamatorias son activamente reclutadas. La presente investigación explora la presencia de mastocitos y eosinófilos asociadas a la edad y la evaluación del progreso del cáncer de próstata según índice de Gleason. Cuarenta y dos biopsias de pacientes anonimizados, con cáncer prostático confirmados, fueron utilizadas para su análisis histológico para eosinófilos y mastocitos y posterior determinación del índice de Gleason según edad. Los resultados de los análisis histológicos, muestran la presencia de eosinófilos y mastocitos en biopsias de próstata con cáncer confirmado. En los estudios de correlación múltiple, se observó una alta correlación entre la presencia de linfocitos, mastocitos y la edad del paciente diagnosticado con cáncer prostático, igual correlación se observó entre la edad del paciente y mayor índice de Gleason (Pearson y Spearman p<0,05). Se concluyó que en las biopsias de próstata de pacientes chilenos con cáncer confirmado, se observó eosinofilia y mastocitosis tisular. Los análisis de correlación muestran una correlación directa entre pacientes de mayor edad, índice de Gleason más alto y la presencia de mastocitos. Con respecto a la eosinofilia, solo se observó una correlación entre la edad y el índice de Gleason. Se sugieren estudios adicionales para determinar que la presencia de eosinófilos y mastocitos puede usarse como bioindicadores tempranos del cáncer de próstata.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology , Prostate/pathology , Prostatic Neoplasms/diagnosis , Biopsy , Mastocytosis/pathology , Biomarkers, Tumor/analysis , Chile , Age Factors , Eosinophilia/pathology , Early Detection of Cancer , Neoplasm Grading
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J. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. (Online) ; 56: e1792020, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1134606

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Introduction: Meningiomas are the most common intracranial tumors in adults. One of the mechanisms used by tumor cells to escape death by immune cells is to interfere with immunological checkpoints, thereby preventing the establishment of adequate immune response. Following this concept, a promising target for an immunomodulatory therapy is blocking programmed cell death 1 (PD-1)/programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1 axis), which is known to be crucial for immune escape mechanisms. Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) is related to PD-L1 expression, produced by activated T cells, and may promote hyper-regulation of PD-L1 expression in tumor cells. Methods: The retrospective cross-sectional cohort study analyzed 93 patients diagnosed with meningioma of different degrees, and immunohistochemical reactions of PD-L1 and IFN-γ proteins were performed. Results: This study did not detect PD-L1 immunoexpression in any of the 93 analyzed cases. The PD-L1 expression in meningioma cells and their potential role in local immunosuppression are not fully established and their indication for anti-PD-L1 therapy as an alternative treatment for meningiomas is still controversial. Conclusion: IFN-γ immunoexpression was related to lower rates of tumor recurrence and longer progression-free survival time; there was also a relationship with the absence of pleomorphism, better differentiation and lower tumor grade for this marker.


RESUMEN Introducción: Los meningiomas son los tumores intracraneales más comunes en personas adultas. Uno de los mecanismos utilizados por células tumorales para escapar de la muerte es interferir con los puntos de control inmunológicos, impidiendo así el establecimiento de una respuesta inmunitaria adecuada. Siguiendo este concepto, un objetivo prometedor para una terapia inmunomoduladora es el bloqueo del eje de la proteína de muerte celular programada 1 (PD-1)/ligando 1 de muerte celular programada (PD-L1), que es conocido por ser crucial para los mecanismos de escape inmune. El interferón gamma (IFN-γ) se relaciona con la expresión de PD-L1, es producido por células T activadas y puede promover la hiperregulación de la expresión de PD-L1 en células tumorales. Métodos: El estudio de cohorte transversal retrospectivo analizó a 93 pacientes diagnosticados con meningioma de grados variables; se realizaron reacciones inmunohistoquímicas de las proteínas PD-L1 y del IFN-γ. Resultados: Este estudio no detectó inmunoexpresión de PD-L1 en ningún de los 93 casos analizados. La expresión de PD-L1 en células de meningioma y su función potencial en la inmunosupresión local no están totalmente establecidas, y su indicación de terapia anti-PD-L1 como tratamiento alternativo para meningiomas aún es controvertida. Conclusión: La inmunoexpresión de IFN-γ se relacionó con bajas tasas de recidiva tumoral y más tiempo de supervivencia libre de enfermedad, y se constató relación con ausencia de pleomorfismo, mejor diferenciación y grado tumoral más bajo para este marcador.


RESUMO Introdução: Os meningiomas são os tumores intracranianos mais comuns em adultos. Um dos mecanismos utilizados por células tumorais para escapar da morte por células imunes é interferir em checkpoints imunológicos, impedindo, assim, o estabelecimento de resposta imune adequada. Seguindo esse conceito, um alvo promissor para uma terapia imunomoduladora é o bloqueio do eixo de morte celular programada 1 (PD-1)/ligante de morte celular programada 1 (PD-L1), conhecido por ser crucial para mecanismos de escape imune. O interferon gama (IFN-γ) se relaciona com a expressão de PD-L1, sendo produzido por células T ativadas; pode promover a hiper-regulação da expressão de PD-L1 em células tumorais. Métodos: Estudo de coorte transversal retrospectivo que analisou 93 pacientes diagnosticados com meningioma de diversos graus. Reações imuno-histoquímicas das proteínas PD-L1 e do IFN-γ foram realizadas. Resultados: Este estudo não detectou imunoexpressão de PD-L1 em nenhum dos 93 casos analisados. A expressão de PD-L1 em células de meningioma e seu papel potencial na imunossupressão local não estão totalmente estabelecidos, e a indicação de terapia anti-PD-L1 como tratamento alternativo para meningiomas ainda é controversa. Conclusão: A imunoexpressão de IFN-γ relacionou-se com menores taxas de recidiva tumoral e maior tempo de sobrevida livre de progressão de doença. Constatou-se ainda relação com ausência de pleomorfismo, melhor diferenciação e menor grau tumoral para este marcador.

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Rev Esp Patol ; 52(4): 222-233, 2019.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31530405

ABSTRACT

Pathology and clinical oncology work hand in hand so that techniques and treatments, biomarkers and antibodies share the common goal of identifying integral new treatment regimens that are more effective and less aggressive. Evidence shows how tissue mechanics affect carcinogenesis and that tumor heterogeneity depends on metabolic stromal alteration and the Warburg effect of malignant cells, regulated directly by PD-1, becoming a target for immunotherapy. Proliferation and apoptosis depend on mitochondrial dysfunction in tumor cells, determining the grade of chemo/radio-resistance. The status of intestinal microbiota regulates immune response, tumor microenvironment structure and oncologic treatment response, whilst the Vitamin D receptor allows reprogramming of tumor stroma. Current collaboration between basic and clinical research paves the way for future investigation into areas such as tumor microenvironment and molecular mechanotherapy, metabolism and immunotherapy, mitochondria and oncogenesis, microbiota and chemotherapy, psychoneuroendocrine axis and homeostatic imbalance, epigenetics and reprogramming possibilities of the tumor phenotype. We review new prognostic and predictive biomarkers emerging from these fields of knowledge, opening up new therapeutic possibilities.


Subject(s)
Biomarkers, Tumor/analysis , Neoplasms , Cell Hypoxia , Cytokines/metabolism , Drug Resistance, Neoplasm , Epigenesis, Genetic , Gastrointestinal Microbiome , Humans , Immunotherapy , Inflammation , Lymphocytes, Tumor-Infiltrating/immunology , Mitochondria/metabolism , Neoplasm Proteins/analysis , Neoplasms/chemistry , Neoplasms/immunology , Neoplasms/pathology , Neoplasms/therapy , Neuroimmunomodulation , Research , Stromal Cells/pathology , Tumor Microenvironment
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J. Bras. Patol. Med. Lab. (Online) ; 55(3): 321-332, May-June 2019.
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1012490

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT The inflammatory response represents a fundamental component of the tumor microenvironment and is responsible for mediating the biological communication network and the molecular signal flow that characterize the neoplastic tissue. Thus, influenced by the inflammatory process, neoplastic and non-neoplastic cells (recruited stromal and circulating cells) interact in a autocrine and paracrine mechanism to control, delineate and model the tumor growth, which is driven by a dynamic mechanism of production of cytokine, growth factors and remodeling enzymes of the extracellular matrix, creating a system of multidirectional influence that, in an accurate analysis, creates a new scientific concept of cancer, now understood as a complex tissue society, in which most of the members cooperate facilitating for neoplasia growth, for the subversion of the immune resistance and favoring metastatic dissemination.


RESUMEN La respuesta inflamatoria representa un componente fundamental del microambiente tumoral, y es responsable por mediar la red de comunicación biológica y de señalización molecular que caracteriza el tejido neoplásico. Así, influenciadas por el proceso inflamatorio, células neoplásicas y no neoplásicas (estromales y circulantes ya reclutadas) interactúan de forma autocrina y paracrina para controlar, delinear y remodelar el crecimiento del tumor, que es impulsado por un mecanismo dinámico de producción de citocinas, factores de crecimiento y enzimas remodeladoras de la matriz extracelular, creando un sistema de influencia multidireccional. Esto, en última instancia, crea, científicamente, una nueva definición de cáncer, ahora comprendido como una sociedad compleja de tejidos, en la que la mayor parte de los miembros colabora para facilitar el crecimiento de la neoplasia, derrocar la inmunidad y favorecer la difusión metastásica.


RESUMO A resposta inflamatória representa um componente fundamental do microambiente tumoral, sendo responsável por mediar a rede de comunicação biológica e o fluxo de sinalização molecular, que caracterizam o tecido neoplásico. Desse modo, influenciadas pelo processo inflamatório, células neoplásicas e não neoplásicas (estromais e circulantes já recrutadas) interagem de forma autócrina e parácrina para controlar, delinear e remodelar o crescimento tumor, que é impulsionado por um mecanismo dinâmico de produção de citocinas, fatores de crescimento e enzimas remodeladoras da matriz extracelular, criando um sistema de influência multidirecional que, em última análise, faz emergir, cientificamente, uma nova definição do câncer, agora entendido como uma sociedade tecidual complexa, em que a maioria dos integrantes coopera para a facilitação do crescimento da neoplasia, para a subversão da resistência imune e para o favorecimento da disseminação metastática.

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Rev Esp Patol ; 52(2): 92-102, 2019.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30902384

ABSTRACT

The group of diseases that we call cancer share a biological structure formed by a complex ecosystem, with altered intercellular communication, information fields, development and tissue function. Beyond the genetic alterations of the tumor cell, the demonstration of an altered ecosystem, with interconnections at systemic levels, opens up a new perspective on cancer biology and behavior. Different tumor facets, such as morphology, classification, clinical aggressiveness, prognosis and response to treatment now appear under a comprehensive vision that offers a new horizon of study, research and clinical management. The Somatic Mutation Theory in cancer, in force for more than one hundred years, is now completed by the study of the tumor microenvironment, the extracellular matrix, the stromal cells, the immune response, the innervation, the nutrition, the mitochondria, the metabolism, the interstitial fluid, the mechanical and electromagnetic properties of the tissue and many other areas of emerging knowledge; thus opening the door to a reprogramming exercise of the tumor phenotype through the modification of the keys offered by this new paradigm. Its recognition makes it possible to go from considering the oncological process as a cellular problem to a supracellular alteration based on the disorganization of tissues, immersed in the relationships of the complex system of the living being.


Subject(s)
Neoplasms/pathology , Tumor Microenvironment , Humans , Neoplasms/genetics
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Natal; s.n; 31 jan 2018. 128 p. ilus, graf.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO - Dentistry | ID: biblio-1426748

ABSTRACT

O câncer é composto pelas células malignas em proliferação associadas às diferentes células circunjacentes, formando o microambiente tumoral (TME), onde há uma constante troca de informações. Uma das formas de comunicação entre os diferentes tipos celulares do TME se dá por meio da liberação de vesículas extracelulares (EVs), um campo de estudo ainda pouco explorado. O presente estudo se propôs a avaliar os efeitos das EVs liberadas por macrófagos do TME, células altamente plásticas em seu fenótipo (M1 ­ perfil antitumoral; M2 ­ perfil pró-tumoral), em diferentes linhagens do carcinoma de células escamosas de língua oral (CCELO) no tocante à capacidade invasiva, proliferativa e migratória. Foi observado que as amostras de EVs extraídas dos macrófagos eram relativamente puras em EVs, porém subtipo inespecíficas. No ensaio de invasão em miomas, quando colocadas as células inflamatórias em cocultura com as células HSC-3, as células M1 inibiram a invasão e M2 aumentaram a capacidade invasiva das células malignas. Por outro lado, o tratamento com M1 EVs aumentou a capacidade invasiva das células HSC-3 e o tratamento com EVs de M2 inibiu a invasão dessas células, sendo observado um perfil semelhante nas células SCC-25 e SAS quando submetidas aos mesmos tratamentos. Na análise do marcador Ki-67 nos miomas, tanto as células HSC-3 quanto SCC-25 e SAS apresentaram o mesmo padrão de proliferação independentemente do tratamento utilizado, quando comparados com os respectivos controles negativos. Quando analisada a proliferação das células malignas no IncuCyte®, tratadas com EVs dos diferentes tipos de macrófagos em diferentes concentrações, foi identificado um aumento na capacidade proliferativa de células HSC-3 e SAS tratadas com M1 EVs em um padrão dose dependente. Um aumento da capacidade proliferativa seguindo um padrão dose dependente também ocorreu quando as células SAS foram tratadas com M2 EVs. Nos demais ensaios de proliferação no IncuCyte® também foram identificados efeitos na capacidade proliferativa, no entanto um padrão dose dependente não foi observado. No ensaio de migração no IncuCyte®, foram identificadas diferenças significativas na capacidade migratória de células SCC-25 e SAS tratadas com diferentes tipos de EVs nas diferentes concentrações, quando comparadas ao controle negativo. Os achados deste estudo sugerem que as EVs derivadas de macrófagos são fatores importantes na tumorigênese do CCELO, bem como abre discussões sobre os diferentes efeitos das células inflamatórias no TME a depender do tipo de comunicação celular executada (AU).


Cancer is an entity composed of proliferating malignant cells associated with the different types surrounding cells, forming the tumor microenvironment (TME), where there is a constant exchange of information. One of the ways of communicating between different types of TME cells is through the release of extracellular vesicles (EVs), a field of study that remains poorly understood. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of EVs released from TME macrophages, which are cells highly plastic in their phenotype (M1 showing an anti-tumor profile and M2 exhibiting a pro-tumor profile) in different cell lines of tongue squamous cells carcinoma (TSCC) regarding to invasive, proliferative and migratory capacity. It was observed that EVs samples obtained from macrophages were relatively pure in EVs, although they were non-specific subtypes. In the myoma invasion assay, it was observed that when inflammatory cells were co-cultured with HSC-3 cells, M1 cells inhibited invasion and M2 increased the invasive ability of the malignant cells. On the other hand, treatment with M1 EVs increased the invasive capacity of HSC-3 cells, and treatment with M2 EVs inhibited the invasion of these malignant cells, and a similar profile was observed in SCC-25 and SAS cells when they were submitted to the same treatments. In the analysis of the Ki-67 marker in myomas, HSC-3, SCC-25 and SAS cells showed the same proliferation pattern regardless the type of the treatment used when compared to the respective negative controls. When it was analyzed the proliferation of malignant cells in IncuCyte® treated with EVs derived from different types of macrophages at different concentrations, an increase in the proliferative ability of HSC-3 and SAS cells treated with M1 EVs was observed in a dosedependent pattern. An increase in proliferative ability in dose-dependent profile was also observed when SAS cells were treated with M2 EVs. In the other proliferation assays performed in IncuCyte®, effects on proliferative capacity were also highlighted, however a dose-dependent pattern was not observed. In the IncuCyte® migration assay, significant differences were observed in the migration capacity of SCC-25 and SAS cells treated with different types of EVs at different concentrations when compared to the negative control. The findings of this study suggest that macrophages-derived EVs are pivotal factors in TSCC tumorigenesis, as well as permits discussions on the different effects of inflammatory cells on TME depending on the type of cell communication performed (AU).


Subject(s)
Cell Culture Techniques/methods , Tumor Microenvironment , Extracellular Vesicles , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck/pathology , Ultracentrifugation , In Vitro Techniques/methods , Analysis of Variance , Statistics, Nonparametric , Ki-67 Antigen , Tumor-Associated Macrophages
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Master thesis. São Paulo: Instituto Butantan; 2018. 75 p.
Thesis in Portuguese | Sec. Est. Saúde SP, SESSP-IBPROD, Sec. Est. Saúde SP | ID: bud-3609

ABSTRACT

Several studies have shown that Crotoxin (CTX), the major toxin of the Crotalus durissus terrificus snake venom, has an antitumor effect both in experimental models and in clinical trials. Our group has been demonstrating that the antitumor activity of the toxin is also associated with the CTX modulatory actions on the secretory activity of inflammatory mediators (cytokines, reactive oxygen and nitrogen species) and on the energetic metabolism (glycolytic and glutaminolytic pathways) of macrophages. Despite this evidence, it has not been demonstrated to date whether the metabolic alterations induced by CTX establish a phenotypic profile of the resident macrophages and influence the reprogramming of macrophages induced by the tumor microenvironment. Therefore, the present study investigated the effect of CTX on the phenotypic reprogramming of macrophages in the tumor microenvironment. Balb/c mice received administration of different CTX concentrations (0.9 or 5 μg/animal subcutaneously in sterile saline) at the 1st, 6th or 1st and 6th day of inoculation of tumor cells (1x107 /0.5 mL, injected intraperitoneally) of Ehrlich Ascitic Tumor (EAT). After 6 or 13 days of EAT induction, we analyzed: a) immunophenotyping of macrophages; b) total volume of ascitic fluid; total and differential count of cells (tumor and leukocytes) in the ascitic fluid; determination of nitric oxide (NO) production and secretion of cytokines IL-1β, IL-10 and release of TNF-. Functional and phenotypic parameters were also established in macrophages obtained from the peritoneal cavity of healthy animals to evaluate the action per se of the toxin. The different doses of CTX, administered on day 1, modulated the macrophages phenotype (M1), accompanied by increased NO production. In healthy animals, the phenotypic profile of macrophages was dependent on the administered dose (0.9 μg/animal: M1 and 5 μg/animal: M2), accompanied by increased NO production when administered at a dose of 0.9 μg/animal. When the parameters were evaluated on the 6th day after the treatment concomitant to the induction of EAT, there was a significant decrease in ascitic volume, accompanied by the decrease of tumor cells and inhibition of IL-10 production. In healthy animals, both doses induced increased leukocytes in the peritoneal cavity. When the animals were treated with CTX (particularly at the dose of 0.9 μg/animal), on the 6th day of EAT induction, a decrease in the number of tumor cells and inhibition of TNF-α release was again observed. In addition, treatment with CTX induced an increase in the number of leukocytes in the peritoneal cavity of healthy animals. In another treatment protocol, where the animals were treated with two doses given on the 1st and 6th days of EAT induction, the ascitic volume decreased again, accompanied by a significant increase in TNF-α release. Therefore, the data obtained in the present study indicate that CTX interferes with the phenotypic reprogramming of macrophages, as well as with the secretory state of these cells, influencing events involved with tumor progression.


Diferentes estudos demonstraram que a Crotoxina (CTX), toxina majoritária do veneno de serpente Crotalus durissus terrificus apresenta efeito antitumoral, tanto em modelos experimentais como em ensaios clínicos. Nosso grupo vem demonstrando que a atividade antitumoral da toxina também está associada às ações moduladoras da CTX sobre a atividade secretória de mediadores inflamatórios (citocinas, espécies reativas intermediárias do oxigênio e do nitrogênio e lipoxinas) e sobre o metabolismo energético (vias glicolítica e glutaminolítica) de macrófagos. Apesar dessas evidências, não foi demonstrado até o momento se as alterações metabólicas induzidas pela CTX estabelecem um perfil fenotípico dos macrófagos residentes e se influenciam a reprogramação de macrófagos induzida pelo microambiente tumoral. Portanto, o presente estudo investigou o efeito da CTX sobre a reprogramação fenotípica de macrófagos no microambiente tumoral. Camundongos Balb/c receberam a administração de diferentes concentrações CTX (0,9 ou 5 μg/animal, via subcutânea, em salina estéril), no 1o, 6o ou 1o e 6o dias da inoculação de células tumorais (1x107 /0,5 mL, i.p) de Tumor Ascítico de Ehrlich (TAE). Após 6 ou 13 dias da indução do TAE, foram analisados: a) imunofenotipagem dos macrófagos; b) volume total do líquido ascítico; contagem total e diferencial de células (tumorais e leucócitos) presentes no líquido ascítico; determinação da produção de óxido nítrico (NO) e secreção das citocinas IL-1β, IL-10 e liberação de TNF-. Os parâmetros funcionais e fenotípicos também foram estabelecidos em macrófagos obtidos da cavidade peritoneal de animais saudáveis, para avaliar a ação per se da toxina. As diferentes doses de CTX, administrada no 1o dia, modularam o fenótipo dos macrófagos (M1), acompanhado pelo aumento da produção de NO. Em animais saudáveis, o perfil fenotípico dos macrófagos foi dependente da dose administrada (0,9 μg/animal: M1 e 5 μg/animal: M2), acompanhado pelo aumento da produção de NO, quando administrada a dose de 0,9 μg/animal. Quando os parâmetros foram avaliados no 6o dia após o tratamento concomitante à indução da TAE, houve diminuição significativa do volume ascítico, acompanhado pela diminuição de células tumorais e inibição da produção de IL-10. Em animais saudáveis, ambas as doses induziram aumento de leucócitos na cavidade peritoneal. Quando os animais foram tratados com CTX (particularmente na dose de 0,9 μg/animal) no 6o dia da indução da TAE, observou-se novamente diminuição do número de células tumorais e inibição da liberação de TNF-. Ainda, o tratamento com a CTX induziu aumento do número de leucócitos na cavidade peritoneal de animais saudáveis. Em outro protocolo de tratamento, onde os animais foram tratados com duas doses, administradas no 1o e no 6o dia da indução da TAE, observou-se novamente a diminuição do volume ascítico, acompanhado por significativo aumento da liberação de TNF-. Portanto, os dados obtidos no presente estudo indicam que a CTX interfere com a reprogramação fenotípica de macrófagos, bem como com o estado secretório dessas células, influenciando eventos envolvidos com a progressão tumoral.

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Biomédica (Bogotá) ; 37(1): 119-130, ene.-feb. 2017. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-888450

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resumen Introducción: El microambiente tumoral influye en el comportamiento de las células cancerosas. Especialmente, el estímulo de agentes estresantes, como la hipoxia, se convierte en un factor crítico para la evolución y el tratamiento del cáncer. La reacción celular frente a diversos estímulos se manifiesta en la activación de vías de señalización como la JAK/STAT, una de las más importantes por sus efectos en la diferenciación y proliferación celular. Objetivo: Evaluar el estado de la vía JAK/STAT mediante la expresión o activación de la proteína STAT3 en células de cáncer de cuello uterino (HeLa) y en células endoteliales (EA.hy926) sometidas a hipoxia. Materiales y métodos: Las líneas celulares se sometieron a condiciones de hipoxia física (1 % de O2) o química (100 μM de deferoxamina, DFO) durante dos, seis y 24 horas. Mediante Western blot se determinó el cambio en la expresión y activación de STAT3, y mediante inmunofluorescencia indirecta su localización subcelular. Resultados:. La hipoxia se evidenció por la activación y translocación al núcleo del HIF-1. Ni la hipoxia física ni la química alteraron la expresión de STAT3, pero sí la activación, según se comprobó por su fosforilación y su translocación al núcleo en los dos modelos bajo estudio. Conclusiones: Se evidenció la importancia de la hipoxia como un estímulo que modifica la activación de la proteína STAT3 en las células HeLa y EA.hy926, lo cual la convierte en un elemento importante en el diseño de estrategias terapéuticas contra el cáncer.


Abstract Introduction: The biological behavior of cancer cells is influenced by the tumor microenvironment in which they develop. In this context, stressor stimuli such as hypoxia are considered critical for tumor development and therapeutic management. Cellular response to various stimuli is evidenced in the activation of intracellular signaling pathways such as JAK/STAT, which is one of the most important for its effects in differentiation and cell proliferation. Objective: To evaluate the condition of the JAK/STAT pathway through the expression/activation of the STAT3 protein in cervix cancer cells (HeLa) and endothelial cells (EA.hy926) subjected to ypoxia. Material and methods: Cell lines were subjected to physical (1% O2) or chemical (deferoxamine, DFO, 100 μM) hypoxia for 2, 6 and 24 hours. Changes in the expression and activation of STAT3, and its subcellular localization by indirect immunofluorescence, were determined by western blot. Results: Hypoxia was evidenced by the activation and translocation to the nucleus of HIF-1. Neither physical nor chemical hypoxia altered STAT3 expression, but it did affect its activation, as seen in its phosphorylation and translocation to the nucleus in the two models under study. Conclusions: The present study highlights the importance of hypoxia as a stimulus that modifies the activation of the STAT3 protein in HeLa and EA.hy926 cells, which makes it an important factor in the design of therapeutic strategies against cancer.


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Female , Humans , Signal Transduction/drug effects , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/pathology , Endothelial Cells/pathology , STAT3 Transcription Factor/metabolism , Hypoxia/metabolism , Phosphorylation/physiology , STAT3 Transcription Factor/chemistry
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Bol. méd. Hosp. Infant. Méx ; 73(6): 380-387, Nov.-Dec. 2016. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-951256

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Abstract: The relevance of the microenvironment in the initiation, promotion, and progression of cancer has been postulated. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been identified as important components of the tumor stroma, which are capable of affecting the development of cancer through various mechanisms. In particular, MSCs immunosuppressive properties play an important role. It has been shown that bone marrow-derived and other healthy tissues-derived MSCs are capable of regulating the immune response by affecting the activation, maturation, proliferation, differentiation, and effector function of cells of the immune system, such as neutrophils, macrophages, dendritic cells, natural killer cells (NK) and T-lymphocytes. Similar mechanisms have been identified in MSCs associated with different types of tumors, where they generate an immunosuppressive microenvironment by decreasing the cytotoxic activity of T-lymphocytes and NK cells, skew macrophage differentiation towards an M2 phenotype, and decrease the secretion of Th1-type cytokines. Also, the cytokines, chemokines, and factors secreted by the transformed cells or other cells from the tumor stroma are capable of modulating the functions of MSCs.


Resumen: Se ha postulado la relevancia del microambiente en la iniciación, promoción y progresión del cáncer. Las células troncales mesenquimales (MSC, del inglés mesenchymal stem cells) se han identificado como un componente fundamental del estroma tumoral. Estas son capaces de favorecer el desarrollo del cáncer mediante varios mecanismos. En particular, sus propiedades inmunosupresoras juegan un papel importante. Se ha demostrado que las MSC de médula ósea y otros tejidos sanos son capaces de regular la respuesta inmune al afectar la activación, maduración, proliferación, diferenciación y función efectora de las células del sistema inmune, como neutrófilos, macrófagos, células dendríticas, células NK y linfocitos T. Mecanismos similares se han identificado en las MSC asociadas con diferentes tipos de tumores, donde estas se encargan de generar un microambiente inmunosupresor al disminuir la actividad citotóxica de linfocitos T y células NK, polarizar a los macrófagos hacia un fenotipo M2, y disminuir el patrón de secreción de citocinas tipo Th1. Asimismo, las citocinas, quimiocinas y factores secretados por las células transformadas u otras células del estroma tumoral son capaces de modular las funciones de las MSC.

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Rev. cuba. hematol. inmunol. hemoter ; 32(2): 190-202, abr.-jun. 2016.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-908293

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Los avances recientes en la comprensión de los mecanismos génicos y moleculares del cáncer de mama han revelado que el sistema inmune protagoniza los eventos responsables del desarrollo y la progresión del tumor. Las células de la respuesta inmune innata y adaptativa, así como diversos mediadores solubles liberados por ellas, pueden establecer una respuesta antitumoral protectora o, por el contrario, inducir eventos de inflamación crónica que favorezcan la promoción y progresión de esta enfermedad. Esta dualidad, se protagoniza en el microambiente del tumor, el cual puede regular la carcinogénesis en dependencia del infiltrado de células inmunes que predominen. Esta revisión, pretende resumir los conocimientos actuales de la relación sistema inmune-cáncer de mama, enfatizando en las células inmunes del microambiente del tumor y su importancia como biomarcadores de evolución clínica de la enfermedad(AU)


The recent advances in the understanding of the genetic and molecular mechanisms of breast cancer have demonstrated that immune system plays important events responsible for the development and progression of the tumor. The cells of the innate and adaptive immune system, as well as diverse soluble mediators, may establish a protective anti-tumor response or, on the contrary, to induce events of chronic inflammation that favor promotion and progression of disease. This duality occurs in the tumor microenvironment, which can regulate the carcinogenesis depending on the predominant immune cells. This revision summarizes the current knowledge of the relationship between immune system - breast cancer, emphasizing in the immune cells of the tumor microenvironment and its importance as biological markers of the clinical evolution of the disease(AU)


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Humans , Female , Breast Neoplasms/immunology , Immune System , Tumor Microenvironment/immunology
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