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The role of B cells in cancer and the underlying mechanisms remain to be further explored. Here, we show that tumor-associated B cells with activated STAT3 contribute to tumor development by promoting tumor angiogenesis. B cells with or without Stat3 have opposite effects on tumor growth and tumor angiogenesis in both B16 melanoma and Lewis Lung Cancer mouse models. Ex vivo angiogenesis assays show that B cell-mediated tumor angiogenesis is mainly dependent on the induction of pro-angiogenic gene expression, which requires Stat3 signaling in B cells. Furthermore, B cells with activated STAT3 are mainly found in or near tumor vasculature and correlate significantly with overall STAT3 activity in human tumors. Moreover, the density of B cells in human tumor tissues correlates significantly with expression levels of several STAT3-downstream pro-angiogenic genes, as well as the degree of tumor angiogenesis. Together, these findings define a novel role of B cells in promoting tumor progression through angiogenesis and identify STAT3 in B cells as potential therapeutic target for anti-angiogenesis therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Simple Summary: Osteosarcoma (OS) is a primary malignant tumor of bone. Macropinocytosis, a form of non-selective nutrient endocytosis, has received increasing attention as a novel target for cancer therapy, yet its role in OS cells remains obscure. Benzethonium chloride (BZN) is an FDA-approved antiseptic and bactericide with broad-spectrum anticancer effects. Here, we described that BZN suppressed the proliferation, migration, and invasion of OS cells in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, BZN repressed the ERK1/2 signaling pathway, and the ERK1/2 activator partially neutralized the inhibitory effect of BZN on OS cells. Subsequently, we demonstrated that OS cells might employ macropinocytosis as a compensatory survival mechanism in response to BZN. Remarkably, macropinocytosis inhibitors enhanced the anti-OS effect of BZN in vitro and in vivo. In conclusion, our results suggest that BZN may inhibit OS cells by repressing the ERK1/2 signaling pathway and propose a potential strategy to enhance the BZN-induced inhibitory effect by suppressing macropinocytosis. Osteosarcoma (OS) is a primary malignant tumor of bone. Chemotherapy is one of the crucial approaches to prevent its metastasis and improve prognosis. Despite continuous improvements in the clinical treatment of OS, tumor resistance and metastasis remain dominant clinical challenges. Macropinocytosis, a form of non-selective nutrient endocytosis, has received increasing attention as a novel target for cancer therapy, yet its role in OS cells remains obscure. Benzethonium chloride (BZN) is an FDA-approved antiseptic and bactericide with broad-spectrum anticancer effects. Here, we described that BZN suppressed the proliferation, migration, and invasion of OS cells in vitro and in vivo, but simultaneously promoted the massive accumulation of cytoplasmic vacuoles as well. Mechanistically, BZN repressed the ERK1/2 signaling pathway, and the ERK1/2 activator partially neutralized the inhibitory effect of BZN on OS cells. Subsequently, we demonstrated that vacuoles originated from macropinocytosis and indicated that OS cells might employ macropinocytosis as a compensatory survival mechanism in response to BZN. Remarkably, macropinocytosis inhibitors enhanced the anti-OS effect of BZN in vitro and in vivo. In conclusion, our results suggest that BZN may inhibit OS cells by repressing the ERK1/2 signaling pathway and propose a potential strategy to enhance the BZN-induced inhibitory effect by suppressing macropinocytosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A novel recombinant SIRPα-Fc fusion protein, IMM01, was constructed and produced using an in-house developed CHO-K1 cell expression system, and the anti-tumor mechanism of IMM01 targeting the CD47-SIRPα pathway was explored. The phagocytosis and in vitro anti-tumor activity of IMM01 were evaluated by antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP), antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC), and complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) assays. In vivo mouse tumor model studies were used to explore therapeutic efficacy as well as the mechanism of action. An in vitro binding assay revealed that IMM01 has a strong binding affinity to CD47 with an EC50 of 0.4967 nM. IMM01 can induce strong ADCP and moderate ADCC, but not CDC. IMM01-induced strong phagocytosis against tumor cells was attributed to dual activities of blocking the "don't eat me" signal and activating the "eat me" signal, and IMM01 exhibits strong and robust in vivo anti-tumor activities either as monotherapy on hematological malignancies, or in combination therapy with PD-L1 monoclonal antibody (mAb), PD-1 mAb, and HER-2 mAb on solid tumors. Finally, IMM01 demonstrated a favorable safety profile with no human RBC binding activity or hemagglutination induction. IMM01 inhibits the growth of tumor cells by the following three possible mechanisms: (1) directly activating macrophages to phagocytize tumor cells; (2) activated macrophages degrade phagocytized tumor cells and present tumor antigens to T cells through MHC molecules to activate T cells; (3) activated macrophages can convert "cold tumors" into "hot tumors" and increase the infiltration of immune cells through chemotaxis by secreting some cytokines and chemokines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nitazoxanide inhibits osteosarcoma cells growth and metastasis by suppressing AKT/mTOR and Wnt/ -catenin signaling pathways NTZ promotes apoptosis of OS cells Next, we sought to investigate whether OS cells apoptosis was affected by NTZ. NTZ inhibits OS cell growth and metastasis in vivo The above results have indicated that NTZ may inhibit OS cells growth and metastasis I in vitro i . Keywords: apoptosis; metastasis; osteosarcoma; proliferation; signaling pathways EN apoptosis metastasis osteosarcoma proliferation signaling pathways 929 943 15 09/13/22 20220901 NES 220901 Introduction Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most common primary tumor of bone, which predominantly affects adolescents, with a second smaller peak of incidence in elderly individual ([10]). [Extracted from the article]

Osteosarcoma (OS) is an aggressive malignant skeletal tumor characterized by an extremely poor prognosis and a high tendency to recur. The frequently used anti-OS chemotherapy regents are often limited by drug resistance and severe adverse events. It is urgent to develop more effective, tolerable and safe drugs for the treatment of OS. Andrographolide (AG), a diterpenoid lactone isolated from Andrographis paniculata, has been proved to possess anti-tumor activity against several human cancer types. In this current study, we evaluated the inhibitory effect of AG on human OS cells and probed the possible mechanism. We found that AG inhibited the proliferation of human OS cells and blocked cell cycle at G2/M phase. Furthermore, AG impeded the migration and invasion, while promoted the apoptosis of human OS cells. Moreover, we found that AG inhibited OS growth and lung metastasis in orthotopic transplantation model. Mechanistically, we demonstrated that AG suppressed the activity of Wnt/β-catenin, PI3K/AKT and NF-κB signaling pathways. Notably, we validated that AG synergized with the inhibitors of Wnt/β-catenin, PI3K/AKT and NF-κB to suppress the proliferation, migration and invasion of human OS cells. Collectively, our study conclusively demonstrates that AG inhibits the growth of human OS cells, thus, may be a promising candidate for the treatment of OS. • Andrographolide effectively inhibited osteosarcoma cell growth in vitro and in vivo. • Andrographolide had relative lower toxicity against normal cells. • Andrographolide suppressed Wnt/β-catenin, PI3K/AKT and NF-κB signaling pathway. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]