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    Targeting Mitochondria as a Novel Disease-Modifying Therapeutic Strategy in Cancer
    (Springer Singapore, 2022-09-28T00:00:00) Bhatti, Gurjit Kaur; Pahwa, Paras; Gupta, Anshika; Sidhu, Inderpal Singh; Navik, Uma Shanker; Reddy, P. Hemachandra; Bhatti, Jasvinder Singh
    Mitochondria are essential for the metabolism of energy, regulation of apoptosis, and cell signaling. Overproduction of reactive oxidation species (ROS) in mitochondria is one of the indications of cancer cells. Moreover, this boosts the proliferation of cancerous cells by causing genomic instability and altering gene expressions. Mitochondrial and nuclear DNA mutations caused by oxidative damage impair the mechanism of oxidative phosphorylation and can lead to more mitochondrial ROS output, genome instability, and cancer development. The classic approach to target mitochondria of cancerous cells with novel targeted therapeutics helps in targeting the mitochondrial apoptotic proteins and changing energy metabolism. A key benefit of selective drug delivery is that it reduces the drug�s toxicity and increases specificity. A better understanding of the mitochondrial role in tumor growth will help design more therapeutic agents with better selectivity. � Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022.
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    Targeting Mitochondria as a Novel Disease-Modifying Therapeutic Strategy in Cancer
    (Springer Nature, 2022-01-31T00:00:00) Bhatti, Gurjit Kaur; Pahwa, Paras; Gupta, Anshika; Navik, Uma Shanker; Reddy, P. Hemachandra; Bhatti, Jasvinder Singh
    Mitochondria are important for the metabolism of energy, regulation of apoptosis and cell signaling. Overproduction of reactive oxidation species (ROS) in mitochondria is one of the indications of cancer cells; moreover, this boosts the proliferation of cancerous cells by causing genomic instability and altering gene expressions. Mitochondrial and nuclear DNA mutations, caused by oxidative damage which impairs the mechanism of oxidative phosphorylation, can lead to more mitochondrial ROS output, genome instability, and the development of the cancer. Classic approach to target mitochondria of cancerous cells with novel-targeted therapeutics helps in targeting the mitochondrial apoptotic proteins and changing energy metabolism. Key benefit of selective drug delivery is it reduces the toxicity of drug and increases specificity. Better understanding of mitochondrial role in tumor growth will help to design more therapeutic agents with better selectivity. � Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022.
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    Therapeutic Strategies Targeting Signaling Pathways in Lung Cancer
    (Springer Nature, 2021-07-02T00:00:00) Bhatti, Gurjit Kaur; Pahwa, Paras; Gupta, Anshika; Navik, Umashanker; Bhatti, Jasvinder Singh
    Recent knowledge of the role of signaling pathways and their underlying mechanisms in the pathogenesis of several diseases may lead to the development of therapeutic strategies. In the recent time, several drug molecules have been developed which target the cell signaling pathways and may be used in combination with other standard therapies for the synergistic effects in reducing the lung cancer pathophysiology across the world. Further, some of predictive biomarkers have been identified. The current chapter deals with the involvement of signaling pathways in the development of lung cancer and further new therapeutic approaches that intend to pave the way for the development of improved clinical treatment of lung cancer. � The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021.