Publications by authors named "Mohona Chakravarti"

Targeting exhausted CD8+ T-cell (TEX)-induced aggravated cancer stem cells (CSC) holds immense therapeutic potential. In this regard, immunomodulation via Neem Leaf Glycoprotein (NLGP), a plant-derived glycoprotein immunomodulator is explored. Since former reports have proven immune dependent-tumor restriction of NLGP across multiple tumor models, we hypothesized that NLGP might reprogram and rectify TEX to target CSCs successfully.

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Background: A water-soluble ingredient of mature leaves of the tropical mahogany 'Neem' (Azadirachta indica), was identified as glycoprotein, thus being named as 'Neem Leaf Glycoprotein' (NLGP). This non-toxic leaf-component regressed cancerous murine tumors (melanoma, carcinoma, sarcoma) recurrently in different experimental circumstances by boosting prime antitumor immune attributes. Such antitumor immunomodulation, aid cytotoxic T cell (T)-based annihilation of tumor cells.

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Introduction: Murine tumor growth restriction by neem leaf glycoprotein (NLGP) was established in various transplanted models of murine sarcoma, melanoma and carcinoma. However, the role of NLGP in the sequential carcinogenic steps has not been explored. Thus, tongue carcinogenesis in Swiss mice was induced by 4-nitroquinoline-1-oxide (4NQO), which has close resemblance to human carcinogenesis process.

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Introduction: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) is a heterogeneous lymphoproliferative malignancy with B cell origin. Combinatorial treatment of rituximab, cyclophsphamide, hydroxydaunorubicin, oncovin, prednisone (R-CHOP) is the standard treatment regimen for NHL, yielding a complete remission (CR) rate of 40-50%. Unfortunately, considerable patients undergo relapse after CR or initial treatment, resulting in poor clinical implications.

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Breast cancer (BC) is globally one of the leading killers among women. Within a breast tumor, a minor population of transformed cells accountable for drug resistance, survival, and metastasis is known as breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs). Several experimental lines of evidence have indicated that BCSCs influence the functionality of immune cells.

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Cross-talk with TTEX CD8+ T cells mediated by the VEGFR2 axis induces aggressive properties in cancer stem cells to promote tumor progression.

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Extent of metastasis influences activation of platelets in tumor-microenvironment. Activated platelets potentiate mesenchymal-stem-cells (MSCs) to migrate in secondary metastatic sites without participation in process of invasion. Presence of higher percentage of MSCs along with activated-platelets induces formation of vascular-mimicry (VM).

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Elicitation of the tumor-eliminating immune response is a major challenge, as macrophages- constituting a major component of solid tumor mass- play important roles in development, maintenance and tumor regression. The macrophage-expressed Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs) enhance macrophage function and their ability to activate T cells via secretion of cytokines, which may help in tumor regression. IL-27, a member of the IL-12 family of cytokines, is shown to exhibit anti-tumor and anti-angiogenic activities.

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Article Synopsis
  • RGS5 is a protein linked to tumor growth and poor prognosis, known for promoting pericyte apoptosis in various cancers.
  • In the tumor microenvironment, TGFβ counteracts RGS5's harmful effects, allowing pericytes to survive and proliferate despite the presence of RGS5.
  • This study uncovers a new mechanism where TGFβ alters RGS5's signaling from promoting cell death to enhancing survival, which could inform future cancer treatment strategies.
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Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) suppress antitumor immune functions. We have observed that an immunomodulator, neem leaf glycoprotein (NLGP), inhibits tumor-resident MDSCs and enhances antitumor CD8+ T cell immunity. NLGP inhibits the number as well as functions of tumor-resident MDSCs (Gr1±CD11b±) and enhances antitumor CD8± T cell immunity by downregulating arginase 1 and inducible nitric oxide synthase production in MDSCs.

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