ABCC6, pyrophosphate and ectopic calcification: therapeutic solutions

BK Shimada, V Pomozi, J Zoll, S Kuo, L Martin… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Pathological (ectopic) mineralization of soft tissues occurs during aging, in several common
conditions such as diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and renal failure and in certain genetic …

Structural and functional characterization of the ABCC6 transporter in hepatic cells: role on PXE, cancer therapy and drug resistance

F Bisaccia, P Koshal, V Abruzzese… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a complex autosomal recessive disease caused by
mutations of ABCC6 transporter and characterized by ectopic mineralization of soft …

Phytochemical Profile of Capsicum annuum L. cv Senise, Incorporation into Liposomes, and Evaluation of Cellular Antioxidant Activity

C Sinisgalli, I Faraone, A Vassallo, C Caddeo… - Antioxidants, 2020 - mdpi.com
Overproduction of oxidants in the human body is responsible for oxidative stress, which is
associated with several diseases. High intake of vegetables and fruits can reduce the risk of …

[HTML][HTML] Minocycline attenuates excessive DNA damage response and reduces ectopic calcification in pseudoxanthoma elasticum

L Nollet, M Van Gils, A Willaert, PJ Coucke… - Journal of Investigative …, 2022 - Elsevier
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a hereditary ectopic calcification disorder affecting the
skin, eyes, and blood vessels. Recently, the DNA damage response (DDR), in particular …

Extracellular citrate is a trojan horse for cancer cells

A Petillo, V Abruzzese, P Koshal, A Ostuni… - Frontiers in Molecular …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The first intermediate in the mitochondrial tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle is citrate, which is
essential and acts as a metabolic regulator for glycolysis, TCA cycle, gluconeogenesis, and …

A Regulator Role for the ATP-Binding Cassette Subfamily C Member 6 Transporter in HepG2 Cells: Effect on the Dynamics of Cell–Cell and Cell–Matrix Interactions

I Matera, R Miglionico, V Abruzzese… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
There is growing evidence that various ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters contribute
to the growth and development of tumors, but relatively little is known about how the ABC …

Recent clinical and preclinical studies of hydroxychloroquine on RNA viruses and chronic diseases: a systematic review

I Faraone, F Labanca, M Ponticelli, N De Tommasi… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
The rapid spread of the new Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has actually become
the newest challenge for the healthcare system since, to date, there is not an effective …

Linking ABCC6 deficiency in primary human dermal fibroblasts of PXE patients to P21-mediated premature cellular senescence and the development of a …

J Tiemann, T Wagner, C Lindenkamp… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare autosomal-recessive disorder that is mainly
caused by mutations in the ATP-binding cassette sub-family C member 6 (ABCC6) gene …

Effect of quercetin on ABCC6 transporter: Implication in HepG2 migration

V Abruzzese, I Matera, F Martinelli… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Quercetin is a member of the flavonoid group of compounds, which is abundantly present in
various dietary sources. It has excellent antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory activity …

Matrix metalloproteinases contribute to the calcification phenotype in pseudoxanthoma elasticum

R Plümers, C Lindenkamp, MR Osterhage, C Knabbe… - Biomolecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Ectopic calcification and dysregulated extracellular matrix remodeling are prominent
hallmarks of the complex heterogenous pathobiochemistry of pseudoxanthoma elasticum …