Identification of molecular signatures and pathways to identify novel therapeutic targets in Alzheimer's disease: Insights from a systems biomedicine perspective

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Author: Md. Shahjaman ; Mohammad Ali Moni ; Julian M.W. Quinn ; R.M. Damian Holsinger ; Toyfiquz Zaman ; Esra Gov ; Md. Rezanur Rahman ; Tania Islam ; Fazlul Huq ; Md. Rezaul Karim

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the accumulation of amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. However, there are no peripheral biomarkers available that can detect AD onset. This study aimed to identify the molecular signatures in AD through an integrative analysis of blood gene expression data. We used two microarray datasets (GSE4226 and GSE4229) comparing peripheral blood transcriptomes of AD patients and controls to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Gene set and protein overrepresentation analysis, protein-protein interaction (PPI), DEGs-Transcription Factors (TFs) interactions, DEGs-microRNAs (miRNAs) interactions, protein-drug interactions, and protein subcellular localizations analyses were performed on DEGs common to the datasets. We identified 25 common DEGs between the two datasets. Integration of genome scale transcriptome datasets with biomolecular networks revealed hub genes (NOL6, ATF3, TUBB, UQCRC1, CASP2, SND1, VCAM1, BTF3, VPS37B), common transcription factors (FOXC1, GATA2, NFIC, PPARG, USF2, YY1) and miRNAs (mir-20a-5p, mir-93-5p, mir-16-5p, let-7b-5p, mir-708-5p, mir-24-3p, mir-26b-5p, mir-17-5p, mir-193-3p, mir-186-5p). Evaluation of histone modifications revealed that hub genes possess several histone modification sites associated with AD. Protein-drug interactions revealed 10 compounds that affect the identified AD candidate biomolecules, including anti-neoplastic agents (Vinorelbine, Vincristine, Vinblastine, Epothilone D, Epothilone B, CYT997, and ZEN-012), a dermatological (Podofilox) and an immunosuppressive agent (Colchicine). The subcellular localization of molecular signatures varied, including nuclear, plasma membrane and cytosolic proteins. In the present study, it was identified blood-cell derived molecular signatures that might be useful as candidate peripheral biomarkers in AD. It was also identified potential drugs and epigenetic data associated with these molecules that may be useful in designing therapeutic approaches to ameliorate AD.

01 Sep 2015·Targeted OncologyQ3 · MEDICINE

Receptors for luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (GnRH) as therapeutic targets in triple negative breast cancers (TNBC)

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Author: S. Buchholz ; S. Seitz ; O. Ortmann ; J. B. Engel ; O. Treeck ; C. W. Kwok

Triple negative breast cancers express receptors for gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in more than 50% of the cases, which can be targeted with peptidic analogs of GnRH, such as triptorelin. The current study investigates cytotoxic activity of triptorelin as a monotherapy and in treatment combinations with chemotherapeutic agents and inhibitors of the PI3K and the ERK pathways in in vitro models of triple negative breast cancers (TNBC). GnRH receptor expression of TNBC cell lines MDA-MB-231 and HCC1806 was investigated. Cells were treated with triptorelin, chemotherapeutic agents (cisplatin, docetaxel, AEZS-112), PI3K/AKT inhibitors (perifosine, AEZS-129), an ERK inhibitor (AEZS-134), and dual PI3K/ERK inhibitor AEZS-136 applied as single agent therapies and in combinations. MDA-MB-231 and HCC1806 TNBC cells both expressed receptors for GnRH on messenger (m)RNA and protein level and were found sensitive to triptorelin with a respective median effective concentration (EC50) of 31.21 ± 0.21 and 58.50 ± 19.50. Synergistic effects occurred when triptorelin was combined with cisplatin. In HCC1806 cells, synergy occurred when triptorelin was applied with PI3K/AKT inhibitors perifosine and AEZS-129. In MDA-MB-231 cells, synergy was observed after co-treatment with triptorelin and ERK inhibitor AEZS-134 and dual PI3K/ERK inhibitor AEZS-136. GnRH receptors on TNBC cells can be used for targeted therapy of these cancers with GnRH agonist triptorelin. Treatment combinations based on triptorelin and PI3K and ERK inhibitors and chemotherapeutic agent cisplatin have synergistic effects in in vitro models of TNBC. If confirmed in vivo, clinical trials based on triptorelin and cisplatin could be quickly carried out, as triptorelin is FDA approved for other indications and known to be well tolerated.

06 Jul 2009·Oncology ReportsQ3 · MEDICINE

Tubulin inhibitor AEZS 112 inhibits the growth of experimental human ovarian and endometrial cancers irrespective of caspase inhibition

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Author: Rieger, Lorenz ; Honig, Arnd ; Wischhusen, Joerg ; Schoenhals, Tanja ; Krockenberger, Mathias ; Weidler, Claudia ; Dietl, Johannes ; Haeusler, Sebastian ; Engel, Joerg B.

AEZS 112 is an orally active small molecule anticancer drug which inhibits the polymerization of tubulin at low micromolar concentrations. The current study investigates the anti-tumor effect and the mechanism of action of AEZS 112 in in vitro models of human ovarian and endometrial cancers. Four human ovarian and 2 endometrial cancer cell lines were incubated with increasing concentrations of AEZS 112 with and without multi-caspase inhibitor zVAD-FMK for 72 hours. Cytotoxic effects of AEZS 112 were analyzed using crystal violet staining, FACS analysis of DNA content as well as Annexin V/propidium iodide-double staining. AEZS 112 displayed anti-tumor activity in all six cell lines. The EC50 determined after 72-h incubation for Ishikawa and HEC 1A was 0.0312 and 0.125 microm, respectively. The EC50 was 5 microm for SKOV 3 cells, 1 microm for 0.5 microm for OAW 42 cells, 0.125 microm for OvW 1 cells and 0.0312 microm for PA 1 cells. Cytotoxic effects of AEZS 112 could not be abrogated by caspase inhibition with pan-caspase inhibitor zVAD-fmk. Annexin V/propidium iodide-double staining after treatment with AEZS 112 was indicative of necrosis-like cell death. AEZS 112 dose-dependently increased non-vital hypodiploid cells and the cytotoxic effect was least pronounced in G2 phase of the cell cycle, indicating cell death during mitosis, as determined by FACS analysis. The orally active small molecule tubulin inhibitor AEZS 112 showed anti-tumor activity in human ovarian and endometrial cancer cell lines at low micromolar concentrations, which could not be abrogated by caspase inhibition and is therefore a good candidate for in vivo studies in these tumors.

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