scholarly journals A novel strategy for treating cancer: understanding the role of Ca2+ signaling from nociceptive TRP channels in regulating cancer progression

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Li Hsu ◽  
Mami Noda ◽  
Tohru Yoshioka ◽  
Etsuro Ito
Keyword(s):  
Genomic Instability ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Transient Receptor Potential ◽  
Trp Channels ◽  
Receptor Potential ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Transient Receptor ◽  
Novel Strategy

Cancer is an aging-associated disease and caused by genomic instability that is driven by the accumulation of mutations and epimutations in the aging process. Although Ca2+ signaling, reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, DNA damage response (DDR) and senescence inflammation response (SIR) are processed during genomic instability, the underlying mechanism for the cause of genomic instability and cancer development is still poorly understood and needs to be investigated. Nociceptive transient receptor potential (TRP) channels, which firstly respond to environmental stimuli, such as microbes, chemicals or physical injuries, potentiate regulation of the aging process by Ca2+ signaling. In this review, the authors provide an explanation of the dual role of nociceptive TRP channels in regulating cancer progression, initiating cancer progression by aging-induced genomic instability, and promoting malignancy by epigenetic regulation. Thus, therapeutically targeting nociceptive TRP channels seems to be a novel strategy for treating cancers.

scholarly journals Taste the Pain: The Role of TRP Channels in Pain and Taste Perception

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (16) ◽  
pp. 5929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edwin Aroke ◽  
Keesha Powell-Roach ◽  
Rosario Jaime-Lara ◽  
Markos Tesfaye ◽  
Abhrarup Roy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Perception ◽  
Transient Receptor Potential ◽  
Trp Channels ◽  
Receptor Potential ◽  
Taste Perception ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Sensory Stimuli ◽  
Transient Receptor ◽  
Trp Genes

Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels are a superfamily of cation transmembrane proteins that are expressed in many tissues and respond to many sensory stimuli. TRP channels play a role in sensory signaling for taste, thermosensation, mechanosensation, and nociception. Activation of TRP channels (e.g., TRPM5) in taste receptors by food/chemicals (e.g., capsaicin) is essential in the acquisition of nutrients, which fuel metabolism, growth, and development. Pain signals from these nociceptors are essential for harm avoidance. Dysfunctional TRP channels have been associated with neuropathic pain, inflammation, and reduced ability to detect taste stimuli. Humans have long recognized the relationship between taste and pain. However, the mechanisms and relationship among these taste–pain sensorial experiences are not fully understood. This article provides a narrative review of literature examining the role of TRP channels on taste and pain perception. Genomic variability in the TRPV1 gene has been associated with alterations in various pain conditions. Moreover, polymorphisms of the TRPV1 gene have been associated with alterations in salty taste sensitivity and salt preference. Studies of genetic variations in TRP genes or modulation of TRP pathways may increase our understanding of the shared biological mediators of pain and taste, leading to therapeutic interventions to treat many diseases.

scholarly journals Spices to Control COVID-19 Symptoms: Yes, but Not Only…

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jean Bousquet ◽  
Wienczyslawa Czarlewski ◽  
Torsten Zuberbier ◽  
Joaquim Mullol ◽  
Hubert Blain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transient Receptor Potential ◽  
Trp Channels ◽  
Receptor Potential ◽  
Oxygen Species ◽  
Large Country ◽  
Death Rates ◽  
Fermented Vegetables ◽  
Transient Receptor ◽  
Transcription Factor Nuclear Factor

There are large country variations in COVID-19 death rates that may be partly explained by diet. Many countries with low COVID-19 death rates have a common feature of eating large quantities of fermented vegetables such as cabbage and, in some continents, various spices. Fermented vegetables and spices are agonists of the antioxidant transcription factor nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2), and spices are transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 and vanillin 1 (TRPA1/V1) agonists. These mechanisms may explain many COVID-19 symptoms and severity. It appears that there is a synergy between Nrf2 and TRPA1/V1 foods that may explain the role of diet in COVID-19. One of the mechanisms of COVID-19 appears to be an oxygen species (ROS)-mediated process in synergy with TRP channels, modulated by Nrf2 pathways. Spicy foods are likely to desensitize TRP channels and act in synergy with exogenous antioxidants that activate the Nrf2 pathway.

scholarly journals TRP Channels as Drug Targets to Relieve Itch

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zili Xie ◽  
Hongzhen Hu
Keyword(s):  
Drug Targets ◽  
Transient Receptor Potential ◽  
Trp Channels ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Receptor Potential ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Chronic Itch ◽  
Transient Receptor

Although acute itch has a protective role by removing irritants to avoid further damage, chronic itch is debilitating, significantly impacting quality of life. Over the past two decades, a considerable amount of stimulating research has been carried out to delineate mechanisms of itch at the molecular, cellular, and circuit levels. There is growing evidence that transient receptor potential (TRP) channels play important roles in itch signaling. The purpose of this review is to summarize our current knowledge about the role of TRP channels in the generation of itch under both physiological and pathological conditions, thereby identifying them as potential drug targets for effective anti-itch therapies.

Pivotal role of Transient Receptor Potential Channels in oral physiology

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Chalazias ◽  
Grigorios Plemmenos ◽  
Evangelos Evangeliou ◽  
Christina Piperi
Keyword(s):  
Salivary Gland ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Periodontal Ligament ◽  
Transient Receptor Potential ◽  
Trp Channels ◽  
Receptor Potential ◽  
Dental Pain ◽  
Temporomandibular Joints ◽  
Transient Receptor

Background: Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) Channels constitute a large family of non-selective permeable ion channels involved in the perception of environmental stimuli with a central and continuously expanding role in oral tissue homeostasis. Recent studies indicate the regulatory role of TRPs in pulp physiology, oral mucosa sensation, dental pain nociception and salivary gland secretion. This review provides an update on the diverse functions of TRP channels in the physiology of oral cavity, with emphasis on their cellular location, the underlying molecular mechanisms and clinical significance. Methods: A structured search of bibliographic databases (PubMed and MEDLINE) was performed for peer reviewed studies on TRP channels function on oral cavity physiology the last ten years. A qualitative content analysis was performed in screened papers and a critical discussion of main findings is provided. Results: TRPs expression has been detected in major cell types of the oral cavity, including odontoblasts, periodontal ligament, oral epithelial, salivary gland cells, and chondrocytes of temporomandibular joints, where they mediate signal perception and transduction of mechanical, thermal, and osmotic stimuli. They contribute to pulp physiology through dentin formation, mineralization, and periodontal ligament formation along with alveolar bone remodeling in dental pulp and periodontal ligament cells. TRPs are also involved in oral mucosa sensation, dental pain nociception, saliva secretion, swallowing reflex and temporomandibular joints' development. Conclusion: Various TRP channels regulate oral cavity homeostasis, playing an important role in the transduction of external stimuli to intracellular signals in a cell type-specific manner and presenting promising drug targets for the development of pharmacological strategies to manage oral diseases.

scholarly journals Transient Receptor Potential Channel Expression Signatures in Tumor-Derived Endothelial Cells: Functional Roles in Prostate Cancer Angiogenesis

Cancers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 956 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michela Bernardini ◽  
Alessia Brossa ◽  
Giorgia Chinigo ◽  
Guillaume P. Grolez ◽  
Giulia Trimaglio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Transient Receptor Potential ◽  
Trp Channels ◽  
Receptor Potential ◽  
Angiogenic Factor ◽  
Renal Tumors ◽  
Transient Receptor

Background: Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels control multiple processes involved in cancer progression by modulating cell proliferation, survival, invasion and intravasation, as well as, endothelial cell (EC) biology and tumor angiogenesis. Nonetheless, a complete TRP expression signature in tumor vessels, including in prostate cancer (PCa), is still lacking. Methods: In the present study, we profiled by qPCR the expression of all TRP channels in human prostate tumor-derived ECs (TECs) in comparison with TECs from breast and renal tumors. We further functionally characterized the role of the ‘prostate-associated’ channels in proliferation, sprout formation and elongation, directed motility guiding, as well as in vitro and in vivo morphogenesis and angiogenesis. Results: We identified three ‘prostate-associated’ genes whose expression is upregulated in prostate TECs: TRPV2 as a positive modulator of TEC proliferation, TRPC3 as an endothelial PCa cell attraction factor and TRPA1 as a critical TEC angiogenic factor in vitro and in vivo. Conclusions: We provide here the full TRP signature of PCa vascularization among which three play a profound effect on EC biology. These results contribute to explain the aggressive phenotype previously observed in PTEC and provide new putative therapeutic targets.

scholarly journals Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) Channels in Haematological Malignancies: An Update

Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 765
Author(s):  
Federica Maggi ◽  
Maria Beatrice Morelli ◽  
Massimo Nabissi ◽  
Oliviero Marinelli ◽  
Laura Zeppa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transient Receptor Potential ◽  
Trp Channels ◽  
Haematological Malignancy ◽  
Receptor Potential ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Channel Expression ◽  
Transient Receptor

Transient receptor potential (TRP) channels are improving their importance in different cancers, becoming suitable as promising candidates for precision medicine. Their important contribution in calcium trafficking inside and outside cells is coming to light from many papers published so far. Encouraging results on the correlation between TRP and overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in cancer patients are available, and there are as many promising data from in vitro studies. For what concerns haematological malignancy, the role of TRPs is still not elucidated, and data regarding TRP channel expression have demonstrated great variability throughout blood cancer so far. Thus, the aim of this review is to highlight the most recent findings on TRP channels in leukaemia and lymphoma, demonstrating their important contribution in the perspective of personalised therapies.

scholarly journals Role of TRP Channels in the Regulation of the Endosomal Pathway

Physiology ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken Abe ◽  
Rosa Puertollano
Keyword(s):  
Membrane Trafficking ◽  
Transient Receptor Potential ◽  
Trp Channels ◽  
Ion Homeostasis ◽  
Receptor Potential ◽  
Trp Channel ◽  
Endosomal Pathway ◽  
Transient Receptor

Some members of the transient receptor potential (TRP) channel superfamily have proved to be essential in maintaining adequate ion homeostasis, signaling, and membrane trafficking in the endosomal pathway. The unique properties of the TRP channels confer cells the ability to integrate cytosolic and intraluminal stimuli and allow maintained and regulated release of Ca2+ from endosomes and lysosomes.

scholarly journals TRP Channels Interactome as a Novel Therapeutic Target in Breast Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Paz Saldías ◽  
Diego Maureira ◽  
Octavio Orellana-Serradell ◽  
Ian Silva ◽  
Boris Lavanderos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Ion Channels ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Protein Interactions ◽  
Transient Receptor Potential ◽  
Trp Channels ◽  
Specific Activity ◽  
Receptor Potential ◽  
Neoplastic Disease ◽  
Transient Receptor

Breast cancer is one of the most frequent cancer types worldwide and the first cause of cancer-related deaths in women. Although significant therapeutic advances have been achieved with drugs such as tamoxifen and trastuzumab, breast cancer still caused 627,000 deaths in 2018. Since cancer is a multifactorial disease, it has become necessary to develop new molecular therapies that can target several relevant cellular processes at once. Ion channels are versatile regulators of several physiological- and pathophysiological-related mechanisms, including cancer-relevant processes such as tumor progression, apoptosis inhibition, proliferation, migration, invasion, and chemoresistance. Ion channels are the main regulators of cellular functions, conducting ions selectively through a pore-forming structure located in the plasma membrane, protein–protein interactions one of their main regulatory mechanisms. Among the different ion channel families, the Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) family stands out in the context of breast cancer since several members have been proposed as prognostic markers in this pathology. However, only a few approaches exist to block their specific activity during tumoral progress. In this article, we describe several TRP channels that have been involved in breast cancer progress with a particular focus on their binding partners that have also been described as drivers of breast cancer progression. Here, we propose disrupting these interactions as attractive and potential new therapeutic targets for treating this neoplastic disease.

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