Article
Environmental Sciences
Yangyang Tian, Jiarui Xia, Guo Yang, Chao Li, Yuanmeng Qi, Kai Dai, Chenchen Wu, Yonghua Guo, Wu Yao, Changfu Hao
Summary: We found that A2aR inhibits fibrosis and the EMT process in silicosis by regulating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. Our study provides an experimental basis for elucidating the role of A2aR in the development of silicosis and offers new ideas for further exploration of interventions for silicosis.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Esther Martinez-Font, Marina Perez-Capo, Oliver Vogler, Javier Martin-Broto, Regina Alemany, Antonia Obrador-Hevia
Summary: Soft tissue sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of rare tumors originating from mesenchymal tissue, with chemotherapy based on doxorubicin remaining the standard first-line treatment. Understanding the molecular alterations of the WNT signaling pathway in STS is crucial for developing new therapeutic approaches and identifying drug targets.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ramona D'Amico, Marika Cordaro, Rosalba Siracusa, Daniela Impellizzeri, Angela Trovato Salinaro, Maria Scuto, Maria Laura Ontario, Roberto Crea, Salvatore Cuzzocrea, Rosanna Di Paola, Roberta Fusco, Vittorio Calabrese
Summary: The study investigated the potential beneficial effects of a new compound, Hidrox(R) (HD), in counteracting pain associated with fibromyalgia. Results showed that daily treatment with HD could modulate the WNT/beta-catenin and Nrf2 pathways to attenuate behavioral deficits and microglia activation induced by reserpine injection. This suggests that nutritional consumption of HD could be a new therapeutic approach for human fibromyalgia.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mingliang He, Xiaoyang Lv, Xiukai Cao, Zehu Yuan, Tesfaye Getachew, Yutao Li, Shanhe Wang, Wei Sun
Summary: SRY-box transcription factor 18 (SOX18) is expressed in dermal papilla cells (DPCs) of sheep hair follicles and plays a crucial role in promoting DPC proliferation through activating the Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway. Inhibition of the Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway can be rescued by SOX18, suggesting the essential role of SOX18 in governing DPC proliferation and hair growth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaobin Shang, Kai Oliver Boeker, Shahed Taheri, Thelonius Hawellek, Wolfgang Lehmann, Arndt F. Schilling
Summary: Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that lacks disease-modifying treatment, with the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway playing a key role in its pathophysiology. Both excessive stimulation and suppression of this pathway can contribute to the development of OA. MicroRNAs have been found to regulate various cellular processes in different diseases, offering potential insights for the development of miRNA-based therapeutics for OA.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Pratibha Pandey, Fahad Khan, Sara A. Seifeldin, Khalid Alshaghdali, Samra Siddiqui, Mohamed Elfatih Abdelwadoud, Manish Vyas, Mohd Saeed, Avijit Mazumder, Amir Saeed
Summary: The Wnt pathway is crucial for human development and homeostasis. Dysregulation of this pathway has been linked to cancer. Wnt signaling plays a significant role in the development and metastasis of cancer, and targeting this pathway has become an important focus of cancer research. Flavonoids derived from plants have shown anticancer effects by influencing the Wnt pathway and other signaling pathways. This review comprehensively evaluates the impact of flavonoids on cancer development and metastasis through the Wnt pathway, providing evidence of their impact on molecular targets.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xinbing Yang, Yajing Du, Lulu Luo, Xinru Xu, Shizheng Xiong, Xueni Yang, Li Guo, Tingming Liang
Summary: Dysregulated expression of specific non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) has been strongly linked to tumorigenesis, cancer progression, and therapeutic resistance. Recent evidence suggests that ncRNAs can interact with the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway, influencing the expression of Wnt target genes in cancer cells. This review aims to unravel the complex associations between ncRNAs and the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway and explore their potential implications for cancer therapy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mingliang He, Xiaoyang Lv, Xiukai Cao, Zehu Yuan, Kai Quan, Tesfaye Getachew, Joram M. M. Mwacharo, Aynalem Haile, Yutao Li, Shanhe Wang, Wei Sun
Summary: In our study, we found that CRABP2 was highly expressed in Hu sheep hair follicles, indicating its potential influence on dermal papilla cells (DPCs). Our experiments demonstrated that overexpression of CRABP2 promoted DPC proliferation and activated the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway. These findings highlight the crucial role of CRABP2 in Hu sheep DPC proliferation and shed light on its function in hair follicles.
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Ankita Sharma, Rafeeq Mir, Sanjeev Galande
Summary: This review discusses the role of the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway in cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration, as well as its impact on embryonic development, tissue regeneration, and cancer. It highlights the influence of epigenetic factors on the pathway and the crosstalk with other signaling pathways, particularly the Hippo/YAP pathway. The review also emphasizes recent advances in developing potential therapeutic interventions targeting the epigenetic machinery for treating various cancers and regenerative therapies.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Siwei Yu, Ruyue Han, Runliang Gan
Summary: This review aims to analyze the mechanisms of action of related molecules in the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway in hematologic malignancies and explore their feasibility as therapeutic targets.
BIOMARKER RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Malak El Sabeh, Subbroto Kumar Saha, Sadia Afrin, Mostafa A. Borahay
Summary: The study revealed that simvastatin significantly reduced the expression of Wnt4 and LRP5 in leiomyoma cells, as well as decreasing the levels of total beta-catenin and nonphosphorylated beta-catenin. Simvastatin also inhibited the effects of estrogen and progesterone on the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway, as well as the expression of c-Myc. These results suggest that simvastatin may have a beneficial effect on uterine leiomyoma by suppressing the overactive Wnt/beta-catenin pathway.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alexandre Vallee, Yves Lecarpentier, Jean-Noel Vallee
Summary: Glaucoma is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with oxidative stress, inflammation, and glutamatergic pathway playing key roles. CBD, a non-psychotomimetic phytocannabinoid, has shown potential therapeutic effects on glaucoma by increasing the WNT/beta-catenin pathway and reducing GSK-3 beta activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Young-Eun Cho, Jeong-Hee Kim, Young-Hyun Che, Yong-Jun Kim, Ji-Youn Sung, Yoon-Wha Kim, Bong-Geun Choe, Sun Lee, Jae-Hoon Park
Summary: ZKSCAN3 acts as an oncogenic transcription factor in human malignant tumors, and it has been identified as a downstream effector of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. It upregulates chromosomal instability in colon cancer cells by suppressing MAD2L2 expression. Moreover, the upregulation of ZKSCAN3 is an early event in the adenoma-carcinoma sequence during colon cancer development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tabinda Sidrat, Zia-Ur Rehman, Myeong-Don Joo, Kyeong-Lim Lee, Il-Keun Kong
Summary: The Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway is crucial in early embryonic development, regulating cell proliferation and maintaining ESCs in a pluripotent state. Dysregulation of this pathway can lead to hereditary diseases and abnormalities. The interaction of Wnt signaling with other molecules and with PPAR delta is important in embryonic development and gene expression.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hongzao Ni, Daofei Ji, Jing Li, Zongren Zhao, Jiandong Zuo
Summary: The study revealed that IPO11 knockdown suppressed the malignant phenotypes of glioma cells by inactivating the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway, leading to inhibition of cell proliferation, promotion of apoptosis, and suppression of invasion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pablo Ferreira das Chagas, Graziella Ribeiro de Sousa, Luciana Chain Veronez, Andrea Martins-da-Silva, Carolina Alves Pereira Correa, Gustavo Alencastro Veiga Cruzeiro, Luis Fernando Peinado Nagano, Rosane Gomes de Paula Queiroz, Suely Kazue Nagahashi Marie, Silvia Regina Brandalise, Carlos Alberto Scrideli, Luiz Gonzaga Tone, Elvis Terci Valera
Summary: The study identified hub genes associated with metastatic risk in Medulloblastoma using RNA sequencing data and large datasets, with ITPR1 identified as a downregulated hub gene with high diagnostic accuracy for Grp3-MBs. Genes significantly correlated with ITPR1 were associated with metastasis in Grp3-MB and worse overall survival in MBs, suggesting a potential role of ITPR1 in the metastatic process. Potential prognostic predictors and regulators for metastatic process in Grp3-MBs were also identified for further research.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Luciana Chain Veronez, Paola Fernanda Fedatto, Carolina Alves Pereira Correa, Regia Caroline Peixoto Lira, Mirella Baroni, Keteryne Rodrigues da Silva, Paula Santos, David Santos Marco Antonio, Rosane de Paula Silva Queiroz, Sonir Roberto Rauber Antonini, Silvio Tucci Jr, Luciano Neder, Jose Andres Yunes, Silvia Regina Brandalise, Rodrigo Alexandre Panepucci, Luiz Gonzaga Tone, Carlos Alberto Scrideli
Summary: This study reveals associations between miRNA profiles and childhood ACT prognosis, suggesting that miRNAs could serve as useful biomarkers to distinguish patients with favorable and unfavorable clinical outcomes.
PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Andrea Martins-da-Silva, Mirella Baroni, Karina Bezerra Salomao, Pablo Ferreira das Chagas, Ricardo Bonfim-Silva, Lenisa Geron, Gustavo Alencastro Veiga Cruzeiro, Wilson Araujo da Silva Jr, Carolina Alves Pereira Correa, Carlos Gilberto Carlotti Jr, Rosane Gomes de Paula Queiroz, Suely Kazue Nagahashi Marie, Silvia Regina Brandalise, Jose Andres Yunes, Carlos Alberto Scrideli, Elvis Terci Valera, Luiz Gonzaga Tone
Summary: This research identified five hub genes associated with prognosis in pediatric MB samples, which are involved in important pathways and functions, and control cell stemness and pluripotency.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Taciani de Almeida Magalhaes, Gustavo Alencastro Veiga Cruzeiro, Graziella Ribeiro de Sousa, Bernhard Englinger, Luis Fernando Peinado Nagano, Mathew Ancliffe, Keteryne Rodrigues da Silva, Li Jiang, Johannes Gojo, Yulu Cherry Liu, Brooke Carline, Mani Kuchibhotla, Fabiano Pinto Saggioro, Suely Kazue Nagahashi Marie, Sueli Mieko Oba-Shinjo, Jose Andres Yunes, Rosane Gomes de Paula Queiroz, Carlos Alberto Scrideli, Raelene Endersby, Mariella G. Filbin, Kleiton Silva Borges, Adrian Salic, Luiz Gonzaga Tone, Elvis Terci Valera
Summary: This study reveals the crucial role of the Hedgehog (Hh) pathway in ST-RELA tumor growth and suggests that the rescue of primary cilia represents a vulnerability of ST-RELA EPNs.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rui M. Patricio Da Silva-Junior, Ana Carolina Bueno, Clarissa Silva Martins, Fernanda Coelli-Lacchini, Jorge Guilherme Okanobo Ozaki, Danillo Cunha De Almeida-E-Silva, Junier Marrero-Gutierrez, Antonio Carlos dos Santos, Carlos Garcia-Peral, Helio Rubens Machado, Marcelo Volpon dos Santos, Paula Lamparelli Elias, Ayrton C. Moreira, Leandro M. Colli, Ricardo Z. N. Vencio, Sonir R. Antonini, Margaret de Castro
Summary: This study explored pituitary tumors in a heterogeneous ethnic population by evaluating methylome and transcriptome signatures. Unsupervised hierarchical clustering analysis revealed three clusters associated with functioning, nonfunctioning, and ACTH-secreting tumors. Differential methylated and expressed genes were found to be associated with tumor clinical presentation and WHO classifications. The clustering of pituitary development/differentiation-related transcripts also supported the classification. Making the data publicly available enables further research on the pathogenesis and prognosis of pituitary tumors.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Aline Faccioli Bodoni, Fernanda Borchers Coeli-Lacchini, Juliana Lourenco Gebenlian, Lays Martin Sobral, Cristiana Bernadelli Garcia, Wilson Araujo Silva Junior, Kamila Chagas Peronni, Leandra Naira Zambelli Ramalho, Fernando Silva Ramalho, Ayrton C. Moreira, Margaret De Castro, Andreia Machado Leopoldino, Sonir Roberto Rauber Antonini
Summary: This study reveals the crucial role of NNT in adrenal steroidogenesis and highlights the association between NNT mutations and familial glucocorticoid deficiency (FGD).
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Caio C. D. Moncao, Carlos A. Scrideli, Augusto F. Andrade, Mariano S. Viapiano, Carlos G. Carlotti, Daniel Antunes Moreno, Mirella Baroni, Luiz G. Tone, Silvia A. Teixeira
Summary: Pediatric high-grade glioma (pHGG) is a highly aggressive brain tumor. This study evaluated the effects of the drug Indisulam on pHGG cell lines. The results showed that Indisulam significantly reduced cell proliferation, clonogenic capacity, and promoted apoptosis. It also affected the expression of apoptotic proteins, suggesting a potential to overcome chemotherapy resistance.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Paula Conde Lamparelli Elias, Marcelo Volpon, Giovana de Gobbi Azevedo, Helio Machado, Gabriel Henrique Marques Goncalves, Antonio Carlos Santos, Livia M. Mermejo, Margaret de Castro, Ayrton C. Moreira
Summary: Postoperative complications after transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) are rare, but can include partial hypopituitarism, meningitis, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, visual deficits, and cerebrovascular complications. This case report highlights an unexpected mesencephalic infarct following TSS, likely induced by cerebral vasospasm due to minor subarachnoid hemorrhage. Vigilance for vasospasm is important, especially for patients with significant suprasellar extension. It is essential to inform patients about this potential complication prior to TSS due to its significant neurological impact.
ENDOCRINOLOGY DIABETES AND METABOLISM CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Marina Lanciotti Campanini, Joao Paulo Almeida, Clarissa Silva Martins, Margaret de Castro
Summary: Research over the past 20 years has provided important insights into the molecular pathogenesis of craniopharyngiomas. Different molecular differences between the adamantinomatous (ACP) and papillary (PCP) subtypes have been identified, revealing their distinct genetic profiles and signaling pathways. Mutations in CTNNB1 and BRAF genes are prevalent in ACP and PCP, respectively, leading to specific cellular changes. Understanding these pathways is crucial for the development of targeted therapies.
ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Leonardo Luis Artico, Juliana Silveira Ruas, Jose Ricardo Teixeira Junior, Natacha Azussa Migita, Gustavo Seguchi, Xinghua Shi, Silvia Regina Brandalise, Roger Frigerio Castilho, Jose Andres Yunes
Summary: IGFBP7 promotes the permanence of IGF1R on the cell surface, prolonging Akt activation in the PI3K-Akt axis, which contributes to energy metabolism and glycolytic metabolism enhancement in BCP-ALL. Neutralizing IGFBP7 or inhibiting the PI3K-Akt pathway can restore the physiological levels of GLUT1 on the cell surface. This metabolic effect provides a mechanistic explanation for the negative impact of IGFBP7 knockdown or antibody neutralization on B cells in vitro and in vivo, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Hematology
Natacha Azussa Migita, Patricia Yoshioka Jotta, Natalia Paiva do Nascimento, Victor Sande Vasconcelos, Gabriel Lopes Centoducatte, Katlin Brauer Massirer, Amilcar Cardoso de Azevedo, Silvia Regina Brandalise, Jose Andres Yunes
Summary: Novel subgroups of ALL were identified using targeted RNA sequencing in 144 B-other and 40 classical ALL samples. Fusion transcript analysis easily identified known fusions and revealed novel fusions. Abnormally high expression of certain genes and detection of gene deletions were also used to classify the subgroups. The findings provide further insight into the genetic alterations in ALL and their association with clinical characteristics.
Meeting Abstract
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mariana Peduti Halah, Ana Carolina Maia Teodozio, Davi Casale Aragon, Paula Conde lamparelli Elias, Margaret de Castro, Ayrton Custodio Moreira, Sonir Roberto Rauber Antonini
HORMONE RESEARCH IN PAEDIATRICS
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ana Carolina Maia Teodozio, Mariana Peduti Halah, Davi Casale Aragon, Paula Lamparelli Elias, Margaret de Castro, Ayrton Custodio Moreira, Sonir Roberto Rauber Antonini
HORMONE RESEARCH IN PAEDIATRICS
(2023)