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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Dysregulation of Purinergic Signaling Sustains Chronic Inflammation and Oxidative Imbalance in Patients After PitNET Surgical Resection.

Geile Fistarol, Luiz A de Oliveira, Gilnei B da Silva, Daiane Manica, Marceli C Hanauer, Paula Dallagnol, Rafael A Narzetti, Maria L Bergamini, Vitória C de Melo, Tais Vidal and 8 more

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Article in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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18 authors.

Geile FistarolPostgraduate Program in Biomedical Science, Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Chapecó 89815-899, SC, Brazil.
Luiz A de OliveiraPostgraduate Program in Biomedical Science, Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Chapecó 89815-899, SC, Brazil.
Gilnei B da SilvaMulticentric Postgraduate Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, State University of Santa Catarina, Lages 88520-000, SC, Brazil.
Daiane ManicaPostgraduate Program in Biochemistry, University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-970, SC, Brazil.
Marceli C HanauerDepartment of Nursing, Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-970, SC, Brazil.
Paula DallagnolPostgraduate Program in Biomedical Science, Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Chapecó 89815-899, SC, Brazil.
Rafael A NarzettiPostgraduate Program in Biochemistry, University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-970, SC, Brazil.
Maria L BergaminiPostgraduate Program in Biomedical Science, Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Chapecó 89815-899, SC, Brazil.ORCID 0009-0009-8604-471X
Vitória C de MeloPostgraduate Program in Biomedical Science, Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Chapecó 89815-899, SC, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-4286-5083
Tais VidalCenter of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil.
Micheli M PillatCenter of Health Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-6753-6083
Jussara de LimaPostgraduate Program in Biomedical Science, Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Chapecó 89815-899, SC, Brazil.
Marcelo L V da CunhaRegional Hospital of West, Center of Neurosurgery, Chapecó 89812-505, SC, Brazil.
Marielle L MakiyamaPostgraduate Program in Biomedical Science, Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Chapecó 89815-899, SC, Brazil.
Filomena MarafonPostgraduate Program in Biomedical Science, Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Chapecó 89815-899, SC, Brazil.
Aniela P KempkaMulticentric Postgraduate Program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, State University of Santa Catarina, Lages 88520-000, SC, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-7864-7416
Ariane ZamonerPostgraduate Program in Biochemistry, University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-970, SC, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-2844-8563
Margarete D BagatiniPostgraduate Program in Biomedical Science, Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Chapecó 89815-899, SC, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-9263-4980

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) are the most common intracranial tumors. Evidence suggests that these types of tumors may have high recurrence rates. In this context, the purinergic system, oxidative stress, and inflammation are important signaling pathways involved in the cancer's pathophysiology. This study aimed to evaluate the sociodemographic and diagnostic profiles, as well as assess the purinergic signaling, immunological, and redox profiles, of patients after PitNET resection. We collected sociodemographic data and the patients' diagnostic profiles. We also collected blood samples to analyze glycemia, triglycerides, albumin, and ATP levels. The ectonucleotidase activity was determined in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). In addition, we evaluated their redox and immunological profiles. There was a prevalence of gonadotropic macroadenoma derived from PIT-1 cells. We found that patients included in the PitNET group had increased glycemia, serum ATP levels, and ATP hydrolysis in PBMCs. Analyzing their immunological profiles, we found that patients had increased levels of IL-6, IL-10, and TNF, while the IL-27 level was decreased. Regarding their redox profiles, PitNET patients had increased levels of ROS and protein carbonylation. Unexpectedly, patients also showed increased levels of non-protein thiols (NPSHs), total thiols (PSHs), and ascorbic acid. Thus, the dysregulation of purinergic signaling sustained chronic inflammation and oxidative imbalance in PitNET patients for a long time after surgical resection. These data suggest that patients with PitNETs require long-term accompanying to prevent cancer recurrence prognosis. The biomarkers highlighted in this study may be good tools to help the medical approaches.

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InflammationOxidative StressPituitary NeoplasmsSignal TransductionAdenosine TriphosphateAdultAgedCytokinesFemaleHumansLeukocytes, MononuclearMaleMiddle AgedOxidation-ReductionReactive Oxygen SpeciesAdenosine TriphosphateCytokinesReactive Oxygen Speciesectonucleotidasesinflammationneuroendocrine tumoroxidative stresspurinergic signalingsurgical resection

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PMCPMC12294975

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