Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hei W. A. Cheng, Timothy B. Callis, Andrew P. Montgomery, Jonathan J. Danon, William T. Jorgensen, Yazi D. Ke, Lars M. Ittner, Eryn L. Werry, Michael Kassiou
Summary: The use of cellular models in drug discovery for ALS and FTD is common, but there is currently no consensus on the most accurate model to replicate key pathological features. This study characterized two TDP-43 proteinopathy cellular models and found that different effects were observed when small molecule probes were exposed to these models. The study highlights the challenges of using cellular models in lead development and emphasizes the need for evaluations of novel therapeutics across various cell lines and aetiological models.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Julie Ross, Caitlin E. Miron, Jessica Plescia, Patricia Laplante, Kevin McBride, Nicolas Moitessier, Tarik Moroy
Summary: The MYC oncogene is a high priority target for clinical intervention in cancer patients, with direct small molecule inhibition traditionally facing challenges due to its intrinsically disordered nature. However, recent strategies for indirectly targeting MYC, such as MYC guanine quadruplex stabilization and disruption of MYC:MAX heterodimer, have emerged with the advancement of protein structural information and computational tools in medicinal chemistry.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yifan Xie, Feng Xie, Xiaoxue Zhou, Lei Zhang, Bing Yang, Jun Huang, Fangwei Wang, Haiyan Yan, Linghui Zeng, Long Zhang, Fangfang Zhou
Summary: Intratumor microbiota, as a potential component in tumor microenvironments, can affect tumor progression through various mechanisms. Its composition and abundance are highly heterogeneous in different types of tumors. Recent progress in studying intratumor microbiota using omics and immunological methods has provided insights into the development of antitumor treatment strategies.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Elisa Musto, Vivian W. Y. Liao, Katrine M. Johannesen, Christina D. Fenger, Damien Lederer, Kavitha Kothur, Katrina Fisk, Bruce Bennetts, Pascal Vrielynck, Delphine Delaby, Berten Ceulemans, Sarah Weckhuysen, Peter Sparber, Arjan Bouman, Simone Ardern-Holmes, Christopher Troedson, Domenica I. Battaglia, Himanshu Goel, Timothy Feyma, Somayeh Bakhtiari, Linda Tjoa, Martin Boxill, Nina Demina, Olga Shchagina, Elena Dadali, Michael Kruer, Gaetano Cantalupo, Ilaria Contaldo, Tilman Polster, Bertrand Isidor, Stefania M. Bova, Walid Fazeli, Leen Wouters, Maria J. Miranda, Francesca Darra, Elisa Pede, Diana Le Duc, Rami Abou Jamra, Sebastien Kury, Jacopo Proietti, Niamh Mcsweeney, Elly Brokamp, Peter Ian Andrews, Marie Gouray Garcia, Mary Chebib, Rikke S. Moller, Philip K. Ahring, Elena Gardella
Summary: By analyzing the functional effects and structural positions of GABRA1 variants, we were able to assign individuals into different clinical subgroups and establish correlations between genotypes and phenotypes. Variants with loss-of-function effects generally exhibited milder phenotypes, while variants with gain-of-function effects were associated with more severe neurodevelopmental disorders. These findings enhance our understanding of the pathomechanism of GABRA1-related disorders and provide a foundation for precision medicine treatments.
ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Zhaoqian Su, Kalyani Dhusia, Yinghao Wu
Summary: The soluble form of TNF-alpha preferentially activates TNFR1-mediated signaling pathways and induces clustering of TNFR1 on the plasma membrane of living cells. The conformational dynamics of membrane-bound TNF-alpha were found to be restricted compared to freely diffusive soluble ligands, affecting the clustering of ligand-receptor complexes at cell-cell interfaces.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Physiology
Yiming Meng, Jing Sun, Guirong Zhang, Tao Yu, Haozhe Piao
Summary: This article analyzes and reviews the progress of glucose metabolism-based molecular imaging in detecting tumors to guide clinicians for new management strategies.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anthony C. Restaino, Austin Walz, Samuel J. Vermeer, Jeffrey Barr, Attila Kovacs, Robin R. Fettig, Daniel W. Vermeer, Hunter Reavis, Caitlin S. Williamson, Christopher T. Lucido, Tuany Eichwald, Dalia K. Omran, Euihye Jung, Lauren E. Schwartz, Maria Bell, DesiRae M. Muirhead, Jody E. Hooper, William C. Spanos, Ronny Drapkin, Sebastien Talbot, Paola D. Vermeer
Summary: The functional role of intratumoral nerves in disease is not well understood. Our study demonstrates that these nerves form functional connections within tumors, with significantly higher electrical activity observed in malignancies compared to benign disease or normal tissues. We also show that pharmacologic silencing of tumoral electrical activity is possible, and animals lacking nociceptor neurons exhibit reduced electrical activity in implanted tumors. Furthermore, the presence of the neuropeptide Substance P and its receptor NK1R within tumors promote cellular proliferation and migration. This study reveals a mechanism by which intratumoral nerves contribute to cancer progression.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Jiuyang Shi, Zhixing Liang, Junjie Wang, Shuning Pan, Chi Ding, Yong Wang, Hui -Tian Wang, Dingyu Xing, Jian Sun
Summary: A feasible pathway to obtain the long-sought BC8 phase of carbon was designed using machine learning potential and molecular dynamics. This work is of great significance for research related to carbon.
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rakesh Srivastava, Niraj Lodhi
Summary: Mammalian genomic DNA methylation is an important epigenetic modification that regulates gene expression during development. Aberrant DNA methylation can lead to various inheritable diseases, including cancer. Recent research has uncovered the dynamic regulation of DNA methylation and emphasized the role of PARP1 enzyme in its maintenance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Radoslav Z. Pavlovic, Remy F. Lalisse, Alexandar L. Hansen, Christopher A. Waudby, Zhiquan Lei, Murat Guney, Xiuze Wang, Christopher M. Hadad, Jovica D. Badjic
Summary: The molecular recognition processes of induced fit (IF) and conformational selection (CS) have been shown to play a central role in allosteric regulation in natural systems, where the substrate can either instruct the host to change its shape or the guest can select the optimal fit. A study demonstrated the potential interplay between the two mechanisms, providing insights for designing novel allosteric sequestering agents and chemosensors.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Amber T. Wolf, Alon Harris, Francesco Oddone, Brent Siesky, Alice Verticchio Vercellin, Thomas A. Ciulla
Summary: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness among people aged 60 years or older in developed countries. The current standard-of-care anti-VEGF therapy has limitations such as limited durability and the need for frequent injections. Research is currently exploring new therapeutic strategies to address these issues.
EXPERT OPINION ON THERAPEUTIC TARGETS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cyrille Lavigne, Gabe Gomes, Robert Pollice, Alan Aspuru-Guzik
Summary: This study demonstrates that complex reaction pathways can be efficiently predicted using chemical activation imposed by geometrical constraints. The method is successfully applied to various realistic chemical reactions and requires minimal human involvement and prior knowledge compared to traditional methods.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christopher El Hadi, George Hilal, Rita Aoun
Summary: Cancer cells display unique metabolic activity in the glycolysis pathway compared to normal cells, making inhibition of this pathway a promising therapeutic approach. In this study, we analyzed the genetic responses of cancer cells to drugs targeting glycolysis and identified four groups of responses. The findings emphasize the importance of analyzing molecular states to identify personalized cancer therapies and improve our understanding of the disease.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eun-Sook Kim, Sun Young Kim, Aree Moon
Summary: This review examines the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) in different types of cancer and its signaling pathways in the tumor microenvironment. CRP plays important roles in breast, liver, renal, and pancreatic cancer by promoting cancer cell proliferation and survival, angiogenesis, and regulating inflammatory responses.
BIOMOLECULES & THERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Business
Fenna Blomsma, Mike Tennant, Ritsuko Ozaki
Summary: This study examines how management and organisation sciences can contribute to and accelerate circular economy practices. An analytical framework for circular economy is developed, and its application to various circular solutions is demonstrated. The study highlights important phenomena such as circular pivots, minimal viable circular configuration, and continuous improvement of circular configurations. It also emphasizes the need to take a longer time horizon to understand circular phenomena in business. Furthermore, the study identifies the lack of application of structured approaches in practice as a risk to achieving a positive systemic impact in circular economy.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Tatjana Pandzic, Jimmy Larsson, Liqun He, Snehangshu Kundu, Kenneth Ban, Muhammad Akhtar-Ali, Anders R. Hellstrom, Anna Schuh, Ruth Clifford, Stuart J. Blakemore, Jonathan C. Strefford, Tycho Baumann, Armando Lopez-Guillermo, Elias Campo, Viktor Ljungstrom, Larry Mansouri, Richard Rosenquist, Tobias Sjoblom, Mats Hellstrom
CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Oncology
Tatjana Pandzic, Veronica Rendo, Jinyeong Lim, Chatarina Larsson, Jimmy Larsson, Ivaylo Stoimenov, Snehangshu Kundu, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, Mats Hellstrom, Liqun He, Anders M. Lindroth, Tobias Sjoblom
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Snehangshu Kundu, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, Niklas Handin, Narendra Padhan, Jimmy Larsson, Maria Karoutsou, Kenneth Ban, Jacek R. Wisniewski, Per Artursson, Liqun He, Mats Hellstrom, Tobias Sjoblom
Article
Oncology
Chatarina Larsson, Lina Cordeddu, Lee Siggens, Tatjana Pandzic, Snehangshu Kundu, Liqun He, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, Nusa Pristovsek, Karin Hartman, Karl Ekwall, Tobias Sjoblom
CLINICAL EPIGENETICS
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Naveed Shahzad, Tehreem Munir, Mariam Javed, Fareeda Tasneem, Bilal Aslam, Moazzam Ali, Zeeshan Mutahir, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, Muhammad Umer, Munir Ahmad, Kokab Farooq, Umair Hassan, Tanveer Mustafa, Rana Salman Anjum, Abdul Rauf Shakoori
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Samman Munir, Aqsa Shahid, Bilal Aslam, Usman Ali Ashfaq, Muhammad Sajid Hamid Akash, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, Ahmad Almatroudi, Khaled S. Allemailem, Muhammad Shahid Riaz Rajoka, Mohsin Khurshid
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mohsin Khurshid, Muhammad Hidayat Rasool, Usman Ali Ashfaq, Bilal Aslam, Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, Ahmad Almatroudi, Farhan Rasheed, Muhammad Saeed, Qinglan Guo, Minggui Wang
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2020)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Ambrin Fatima, Jan Hoeber, Jens Schuster, Eriko Koshimizu, Carolina Maya-Gonzalez, Boris Keren, Cyril Mignot, Talia Akram, Zafar Ali, Satoko Miyatake, Junpei Tanigawa, Takayoshi Koike, Mitsuhiro Kato, Yoshiko Murakami, Uzma Abdullah, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, Rein Fadoul, Loora Laan, Casimiro Castillejo-Lopez, Maarika Liik, Zhe Jin, Bryndis Birnir, Naomichi Matsumoto, Shahid M. Baig, Joakim Klar, Niklas Dahl
Summary: Neurochondrin (NCDN) is a crucial neural protein involved in neural growth, glutamate receptor signaling, and synaptic plasticity. Variants in NCDN have been associated with developmental delay, intellectual disability, and epilepsy. Studies have shown that NCDN plays a role in neurite formation, synaptic transmission, and normal neuronal biophysical properties.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Snehangshu Kundu, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, Niklas Handin, Louis P. Conway, Veronica Rendo, Per Artursson, Liqun He, Daniel Globisch, Tobias Sjoblom
Summary: The study revealed differential gene, protein, and metabolite expression between activated KRAS mutations and BRAF mutations in colorectal cancer cells. KRAS mutations regulated the Integrin Linked Kinase pathway significantly, while BRAF mutations were associated with amino acid metabolism, particularly tyrosine, histidine, arginine, and proline pathways, the urea cycle, and purine metabolism.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Taqdees Arif, Aroosa Farooq, Fridoon Jawad Ahmad, Muhammad Akhtar, Mahmood S. Choudhery
Summary: Genome editing technologies have the potential to be used as treatment options for genetic disorders. However, current technologies have limitations. Prime editing technology has emerged as a promising option due to its higher specificity and no requirement for double-strand breaks.
CELL BIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Hafiz Muzzammel Rehman, Muhammad Sajjad, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, Roquyya Gul, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Naveed, Munir Ahmad Bhinder, Muhammad Usman Ghani, Nadia Hussain, Amira S. A. Said, Amal H. I. Al Haddad, Mahjabeen Saleem
Summary: Zika virus (ZIKV) pandemic has posed serious threats to global health, and the search for effective drugs against the viral infection is urgent. Using in silico drug exploration, three potential drug molecules were identified as potent inhibitors of Zika NS2B-NS3 protease.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hafiz Muzzammel Rehman, Muhammad Sajjad, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, Roquyya Gul, Muhammad Naveed, Muhammad Shahbaz Aslam, Khyber Shinwari, Munir Ahmad Bhinder, Muhammad Usman Ghani, Mahjabeen Saleem, Mohd Ashraf Rather, Ishtiyaq Ahmad, Adnan Amin
Summary: The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused a global health emergency. Computational screening and molecular docking were used to discover six potential compounds that could inhibit the replication of the virus.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Aqsa Shahid, Saima Muzammil, Farhan Rasheed, Bilal Aslam, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, Syed Zohaib Haider, Masroor Ellahi Babar, Muhammad Saeed, Umair Waqas, Mohsin Khurshid
Summary: The study collected 148 A. baumannii isolates from clinical specimens in Lahore and Faisalabad, Pakistan, and found the presence of the high-level resistance gene armA in 25% of the isolates. These isolates showed significant resistance to aminoglycosides, particularly amikacin and gentamicin. The study highlights the serious clinical concern of armA-positive A. baumannii strains in Pakistan, which may lead to therapeutic failures in the future.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Ecology
A. Shahid, M. A. Ali, S. Muzammil, B. Aslam, M. Shahid, M. Saqalein, M. S. H. Akash, A. Almatroudi, K. S. Allemailem, M. Khurshid
Summary: The issue of antibiotic residues in the food chain poses a dual problem - direct toxicity to humans and the potential emergence of resistant bacterial strains, ultimately leading to treatment failures. It is crucial to take measures to reduce antibiotic residues in food to address these concerns.
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Chatarina Larsson, Muhammad Akhtar Ali, Tatjana Pandzic, Anders M. Lindroth, Liqun He, Tobias Sjoblom