Copper metabolism in cell death and autophagy
Copper is an essential trace element in biological systems, maintaining the activity of
enzymes and the function of transcription factors. However, at high concentrations, copper …
enzymes and the function of transcription factors. However, at high concentrations, copper …
[HTML][HTML] Cuproptosis: A novel therapeutic target for overcoming cancer drug resistance
Y Wang, Y Chen, J Zhang, Y Yang, JS Fleishman… - Drug Resistance …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cuproptosis is a newly identified form of cell death driven by copper. Recently, the role of
copper and copper triggered cell death in the pathogenesis of cancers have attracted …
copper and copper triggered cell death in the pathogenesis of cancers have attracted …
Superoxide radicals in the execution of cell death
J Fujii, T Homma, T Osaki - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Superoxide is a primary oxygen radical that is produced when an oxygen molecule receives
one electron. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) plays a primary role in the cellular defense …
one electron. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) plays a primary role in the cellular defense …
The molecular mechanisms of copper metabolism and its roles in human diseases
J Chen, Y Jiang, H Shi, Y Peng, X Fan, C Li - Pflügers Archiv-European …, 2020 - Springer
Copper is an essential element in cells; it can act as either a recipient or a donor of
electrons, participating in various reactions. However, an excess of copper ions in cells is …
electrons, participating in various reactions. However, an excess of copper ions in cells is …
Role of zinc in immune system and anti-cancer defense mechanisms
D Skrajnowska, B Bobrowska-Korczak - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
The human body cannot store zinc reserves, so a deficiency can arise relatively quickly, eg,
through an improper diet. Severe zinc deficiency is rare, but mild deficiencies are common …
through an improper diet. Severe zinc deficiency is rare, but mild deficiencies are common …
Regulatory roles of copper metabolism and cuproptosis in human cancers
Z Wang, D Jin, S Zhou, N Dong, Y Ji, P An… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Copper is an essential micronutrient for human body and plays a vital role in various
biological processes including cellular respiration and free radical detoxification. Generally …
biological processes including cellular respiration and free radical detoxification. Generally …
[PDF][PDF] Copper and zinc, biological role and significance of copper/zinc imbalance
J Osredkar, N Sustar - J Clinic Toxicol s, 2011 - academia.edu
Introduction he human body has an elaborate system for managing and regulating the
amount of key trace metals circulating in blood and stored in cells. Nutrient metals from our …
amount of key trace metals circulating in blood and stored in cells. Nutrient metals from our …
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
LP Rowland, NA Shneider - New England Journal of Medicine, 2001 - Mass Medical Soc
Charcot described amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 1874. Despite progress, this
creeping paralysis, known colloquially as Lou Gehrig's disease, is still not visibly affected by …
creeping paralysis, known colloquially as Lou Gehrig's disease, is still not visibly affected by …
Mechanisms for copper acquisition, distribution and regulation
BE Kim, T Nevitt, DJ Thiele - Nature chemical biology, 2008 - nature.com
Copper (Cu) is a redox-active metal ion essential for most aerobic organisms. Cu serves as
a catalytic and structural cofactor for enzymes that function in energy generation, iron …
a catalytic and structural cofactor for enzymes that function in energy generation, iron …
ALS: a disease of motor neurons and their nonneuronal neighbors
S Boillée, CV Velde, DW Cleveland - Neuron, 2006 - cell.com
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a late-onset progressive neurodegenerative disease
affecting motor neurons. The etiology of most ALS cases remains unknown, but 2% of …
affecting motor neurons. The etiology of most ALS cases remains unknown, but 2% of …