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ArticleBreast cancer research : BCR2025

Investigating the mechanism of inositol against paclitaxel chemoresistance on triple-negative breast cancer by using 7T multiparametric MRI and mitochondrial changes.

Wentao Xuan, Wangmin Li, Lixin Ke, Yuanyu Shen, Xiaolei Zhang, Yue Chen, Zhiliang Ye, Caiyu Zhuang, Shiyan Xie, Renhua Wu and 1 more

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Wentao Xuan *Radiology Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Wangmin Li *Radiology Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Lixin KeRadiology Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Yuanyu ShenRadiology Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Xiaolei ZhangRadiology Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Yue ChenRadiology Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Zhiliang YeRadiology Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Caiyu ZhuangRadiology Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Shiyan XieRadiology Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Renhua WuRadiology Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Yan LinRadiology Department, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong, China. ylin1@stu.edu.cn.

Funding

Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province 2023A1515010326National Natural Science Foundation of China 82071973
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Abstract

backgroundThe emerging triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) treatments target mitochondrial fission to combat paclitaxel (PTX) resistance. Inositol's inhibition of this process makes it a potential therapy. Multiparametric MRI provides an early and effective assessment of these innovations.

objectiveTo monitor the efficacy of Inositol on PTX-resistant TNBC mice using 7T multiparametric MRI, and to further explore the mechanism of inositol inhibiting PTX chemoresistance in combination with the morphological changes of isolated mitochondria. MATERIALS AND

methodsBALB/c mice aged 6-8 weeks were subcutaneously inoculated with PTX-resistant 4T1 cells and divided into three groups: PTX-treated mice (n = 24), "PTX + Inositol"-treated mice (n = 24) and untreated mice (n = 24). Six mice in each group underwent diffused weighted imaging (DWI) and diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) every 7 days after administration. To observe the dynamic changes of inositol within the tumor tissue post-treatment, chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) imaging was performed. Six mice in each group were sacrificed on day 0, 7, and 14 respectively for histopathological examination. After a 3-week scanning cycle, the remaining mice in each group were euthanized for histopathological analysis. The therapeutic response of inositol was assessed via Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E) staining and Ki-67 immunohistochemistry. The effects of inositol on mitochondrial structure and PTX resistance were studied by Western Blot and electron microscopy. One-way analysis of variance, independent samples t-test, paired samples t-test, Kruskal-Wallis, and Spearman rank correlation were used.

resultsThe CEST signal of inositol in tumor tissue was significantly higher after 1 h of inositol administration than before (2.75 ± 0.71% vs. 1.80 ± 0.33%, p < 0.05). On day 21 after treatment, the tumor volume in the PTX + Ins group was smaller than that in the PTX group (191.52 ± 27.98 mm

conclusionInositol may counteract PTX resistance in TNBC by disrupting mitochondrial fission, and DWI combined with DKI effectively tracked this effect.

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Drug Resistance, NeoplasmInositolMagnetic Resonance ImagingMitochondriaPaclitaxelTriple Negative Breast NeoplasmsAnimalsAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicCell Line, TumorFemaleHumansMiceMice, Inbred BALB CXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicInositolPaclitaxelInositolMitochondrial dynamicsMultiparametric MRIPaclitaxel resistanceTriple-negative breast cancer

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PMID40437635
PMCPMC12117816

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