Tumor-suppressive proteases revisited: Role in inhibiting tumor progression and metastasis

Shukla, Devendra; Mandal, Tanima; Saha, Priyanka; Kumar, Deepak; Kumar, Sanjay; Srivastava, Amit Kumar

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-818168-3.00014-0

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“…Proteases are critical signaling molecules engaged in a variety of key processes such as apoptosis, metastasis and angiogenesis [99][100][101]. Serine proteases are highly expressed in NB [102].…”

Section: Antimetastatic Activitymentioning

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Marine Cyanobacterial Peptides in Neuroblastoma: Search for Better Therapeutic Options

Ahmed

Alam

Aschner

et al. 2023

Cancers

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Neuroblastoma is the most prevalent extracranial solid tumor in pediatric patients, originating from sympathetic nervous system cells. Metastasis can be observed in approximately 70% of individuals after diagnosis, and the prognosis is poor. The current care methods used, which include surgical removal as well as radio and chemotherapy, are largely unsuccessful, with high mortality and relapse rates. Therefore, attempts have been made to incorporate natural compounds as new alternative treatments. Marine cyanobacteria are a key source of physiologically active metabolites, which have recently received attention owing to their anticancer potential. This review addresses cyanobacterial peptides’ anticancer efficacy against neuroblastoma. Numerous prospective studies have been carried out with marine peptides for pharmaceutical development including in research for anticancer potential. Marine peptides possess several advantages over proteins or antibodies, including small size, simple manufacturing, cell membrane crossing capabilities, minimal drug–drug interactions, minimal changes in blood–brain barrier (BBB) integrity, selective targeting, chemical and biological diversities, and effects on liver and kidney functions. We discussed the significance of cyanobacterial peptides in generating cytotoxic effects and their potential to prevent cancer cell proliferation via apoptosis, the activation of caspases, cell cycle arrest, sodium channel blocking, autophagy, and anti-metastasis behavior.

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