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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Junya Ning, Yingnan Ye, Dechao Bu, Gang Zhao, Tianqiang Song, Pengpeng Liu, Wenwen Yu, Hailong Wang, Hui Li, Xiubao Ren, Guoguang Ying, Yi Zhao, Jinpu Yu
Summary: The imbalance of TGF-β1/BMP-7 pathways is associated with aggressive features and poor outcomes in HCC. Modulating this imbalance through miR-17-92 cluster and ACVR1 inhibitors could be a potential therapeutic strategy for HCC.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Md Saimon Mia, Yagna Jarajapu, Reena Rao, Sijo Mathew
Summary: This study revealed a novel mechanism of integrin beta 1 in tumor growth by modulating the expression of kindlin-2 and TGF-beta receptor 2 signaling. Loss of integrin beta 1 affects cell proliferation and adhesion in a 3D matrix, thus impacting tumor growth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Chiau Shyu, Po-Cheng Liao, Ting-Shou Huang, Chun-Ju Yang, Mu-Jie Lu, Shih-Ming Huang, Xin-Yu Lin, Cai-Cin Liou, Yu-Hsiang Kao, Chi-Huan Lu, Hui-Ling Peng, Jim-Ray Chen, Wen-Jin Cherng, Ning- Yang, Yung-Chang Chen, Heng-Chih Pan, Si-Tse Jiang, Chih-Chin Hsu, Gigin Lin, Shin-Sheng Yuan, Paul Wei-Che Hsu, Kou-Juey Wu, Tung-Liang Lee, Che-Kun James Shen
Summary: The Klf1(K74R/K74R) mouse model, carrying a specific gene mutation, exhibits significant improvement in geriatric disorders and lifespan extension. It suggests that transfusion of young blood plays a crucial role in delaying aging and diseases. Additionally, these mice show enhanced immune response to tumors and infusion of their hematopoietic stem cells extends the lifespan of wild-type mice. This study provides an important animal model for understanding the molecular/cellular basis of aging and developing new strategies for antiaging and prevention/treatment of age-related diseases.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Simon Renders, Arthur Flohr Svendsen, Jasper Panten, Nicolas Rama, Maria Maryanovich, Pia Sommerkamp, Luisa Ladel, Anna Rita Redavid, Benjamin Gibert, Seka Lazare, Benjamin Ducarouge, Katharina Schoenberger, Andreas Narr, Manon Tourbez, Bertien Dethmers-Ausema, Erik Zwart, Agnes Hotz-Wagenblatt, Dachuan Zhang, Claudia Korn, Petra Zeisberger, Adriana Przybylla, Markus Sohn, Simon Mendez-Ferrer, Mathias Heikenwaelder, Maik Brune, Daniel Klimmeck, Leonid Bystrykh, Paul S. Frenette, Patrick Mehlen, Gerald de Haan, Nina Cabezas-Wallscheid, Andreas Trumpp
Summary: Haematopoietic stem cells are characterized by their self-renewal potential and dormancy. This study shows that niche-produced netrin-1 preserves HSC quiescence and self-renewal through neogenin-1, with a decline in netrin-1 production during aging leading to decreased Neo1-mediated HSC self-renewal.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christina M. Termini, Amara Pang, Tiancheng Fang, Martina Roos, Vivian Y. Chang, Yurun Zhang, Nicollette J. Setiawan, Lia Signaevskaia, Michelle Li, Mindy M. Kim, Orel Tabibi, Paulina K. Lin, Joshua P. Sasine, Avradip Chatterjee, Ramachandran Murali, Heather A. Himburg, John P. Chute
Summary: Ionizing radiation and chemotherapy deplete hematopoietic stem cells and damage the vascular niche, leading to the secretion of SEMA3A from bone marrow endothelial cells. Inhibition of NRP1 promotes vascular and hematopoietic regeneration through increased expression of R spondin 2, suggesting a potential therapeutic target for improving hematopoietic recovery after myeloablation.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Antonino Grassadonia, Vincenzo Graziano, Sara Pagotto, Angelo Veronese, Cesidio Giuliani, Marco Marchisio, Paola Lanuti, Michele De Tursi, Maurizia D'Egidio, Pietro De Marino, Davide Brocco, Patrizia Vici, Laura De Lellis, Alessandro Cama, Clara Natoli, Nicola Tinari
Summary: The study revealed that TGF-beta 1 regulates 90K expression through different molecular pathways, overcoming TSH suppression by increasing USF binding to the promoter. The elevated 90K levels induced by TGF-beta 1 may play a role in cell motility and cancer progression, independent from its impact on MHC class I. Additionally, high levels of 90K were found to be associated with increased mortality in cancer patients.
CELL DEATH DISCOVERY
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Xiao Feng, Wei Feng, Yu Ji, Tingting Jin, Jingyu Li, Jincai Guo
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between TGF-beta 1 and SOCS7 in the re-epithelialization of keratinocytes during skin wound healing. The results show that TGF-beta 1 downregulates SOCS7 expression and overexpression of SOCS7 suppresses TGF-beta 1-induced keratinocyte migration. TGF-beta 1 negatively regulates SOCS7 through the binding of EGR1 to the SOCS7 promoter. This study identifies the TGF-beta 1/EGR1/SOCS7 pathway as a potential therapeutic target for promoting wound healing.
CELL COMMUNICATION AND SIGNALING
(2022)
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Seiko Harada, Yo Mabuchi, Jun Kohyama, Daisuke Shimojo, Sadafumi Suzuki, Yoshimi Kawamura, Daisuke Araki, Takashi Suyama, Masunori Kajikawa, Chihiro Akazawa, Hideyuki Okano, Yumi Matsuzaki
Summary: The study compared gene expression profiles of immature hMSCs and less potent MSCs to explore the molecular mechanisms regulating senescence in hMSCs. It was found that FZD5, a transcription factor expressed specifically in immature hMSCs, plays a crucial role in regulating senescence by promoting proliferation and delaying cell cycle arrest. Controlling FZD5 signaling may offer potential to improve hMSC quality for cell-replacement therapies.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fei Lu, Shuran Chen, Weijun Shi, Xu Su, Huazhang Wu, Mulin Liu
Summary: The study found that CRC patients with high GPC1 expression had poor overall survival, and GPC1 may promote proliferation and migration of CRC cells by influencing the TGF-beta 1 signaling pathway. Additionally, silencing GPC1 inhibited TGF-beta 1 levels and increased SMAD2 expression.
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Immunology
Lin-Chao Li, Yang Tian, Ji Xiao, Yi Yang, Jin-Ni Wu, Yan Chen, Pu-Hong Zhang, Fang Gao-Smith, Jian-Guang Wang, Sheng-Wei Jin
Summary: The experiment showed that DEX increased the population of F4/80+Ly6G+ macrophages, which further promoted the secretion of TGF-β1, leading to a reduction in cytokine storm and an accelerated resolution of inflammation.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kaizhou Jin, Chen Liu, He Cheng, Qinglin Fei, Qiuyi Huang, Zhiwen Xiao, Xianjun Yu, Weiding Wu
Summary: This study uncovered RAP2 as a novel predictive marker and therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer. High expression of RAP2 was associated with unfavorable prognosis, and silencing RAP2 inhibited the invasion of pancreatic cancer cells. Furthermore, TGF-beta 1 was found to regulate the expression of RAP2 through the transcription factor c-Myc.
ACTA BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA SINICA
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Shiyuan Lin, Huizi Li, Biao Wu, Jie Shang, Ning Jiang, Rong Peng, Baizhou Xing, Xianghe Xu, Huading Lu
Summary: The findings of this study demonstrated that TGF-beta 1 promotes the proliferation and extracellular matrix synthesis of primary mouse chondrocytes through the circPhf21a-Vegfa axis, providing potential therapeutic targets for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA).
CELL COMMUNICATION AND SIGNALING
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Weiwei Sheng, Jingtong Tang, Rongxian Cao, Xiaoyang Shi, Yuteng Ma, Ming Dong
Summary: The isoform-specific function of Numb in cancers, particularly in the initiation of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), is still controversial. Our study focused on the Numb-PRRL isoform in activated EMT of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PC), showing that Numb-PRRL promotes TGF-beta 1- and EGF-induced EMT in PC by regulating TGF-beta 1-Smad2/3-Snail and EGF-induced EGFR-ERK/MAPK signaling pathways.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Lifei Hou, Koichi Yuki
Summary: CD11a plays a critical role in leukocyte arrest and immunological synapse formation, but its role in the bone marrow is not well studied. This research showed that CD11a is expressed on all subsets of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HPSCs). CD11a deficiency enhances HSPCs activity under LPS stimulation, possibly by upregulating the production of IL-27 to promote cell proliferation.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Sarah Bouali, Roxann Hetu-Arbour, Celia Gardet, Krista M. Heinonen
Summary: Vangl2 is a crucial regulator in the self-renewal and differentiation of HSCs. Deletion of Vangl2 impairs HSC expansion and hematopoietic recovery, indicating its essential role in hematopoiesis regulation.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Rony Mshaik, John Simonet, Aleksandra Georgievski, Layla Jamal, Shaliha Bechoua, Paola Ballerini, Pierre-Simon Bellaye, Zandile Mlamla, Jean-Paul Pais de Barros, Audrey Geissler, Pierre-Jean Francin, Francois Girodon, Carmen Garrido, Ronan Quere
Summary: T-cell and B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemias are aggressive hematological malignancies that require novel targeted therapies to improve patient outcomes. Research has shown that HSP90 plays a key role in the growth of ALL cells.
BLOOD CANCER JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
T. Nury, A. Yammine, I Ghzaiel, K. Sassi, A. Zarrouk, F. Brahmi, M. Samadi, S. Rup-Jacques, D. Vervandier-Fasseur, J. P. Pais de Barros, V Bergas, S. Ghosh, M. Majeed, A. Pande, A. Atanasov, S. Hammami, M. Hammami, J. Mackrill, B. Nasser, P. Andreoletti, M. Cherkaoui-Malki, A. Vejux, G. Lizard
Summary: Age-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and eye disorders are associated with increased levels of cholesterol derivatives, specifically 7-ketocholesterol and 7 beta-hydroxycholesterol, which may lead to cell death. Understanding the signaling pathways associated with the toxicity of these oxysterols is essential for identifying pharmacological targets, nutrients, and synthetic molecules that can attenuate or inhibit their cytotoxic activities to potentially treat these diseases.
AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Perrine Andre, Jean-Paul Pais de Barros, Benedicte M. J. Merle, Cecilia Samieri, Catherine Helmer, Cecile Delcourt, Catherine Feart
Summary: The study found that Mediterranean-type and prudent-type diets were associated with lower blood 3-OH FAs concentrations, while traditional-type diet was associated with higher concentrations.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Flavie Courtaut, Alessandra Scagliarini, Virginie Aires, Clarisse Cornebise, Jean-Paul Pais de Barros, Celine Olmiere, Dominique Delmas
Summary: The study explores potential targets for combating age-related macular degeneration and finds that a new nutritional supplement, Resvega, may effectively inhibit VEGF secretion, making it a promising complementary treatment against AMD.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dany Gaillard, David Masson, Erwan Garo, Maamar Souidi, Jean-Paul Pais de Barros, Kristina Schoonjans, Jacques Grober, Philippe Besnard, Charles Thomas
Summary: The study investigated the impact of a high cholesterol diet on cholesterol and bile acid metabolism in mice, revealing that increased levels of muricholic acid contribute to efficient elimination of cholesterol and neo-synthesized bile acids, reducing the occurrence of hypercholesterolemia. This suggests potential therapeutic opportunities using hydrophilic bile acid supplementation to mitigate hypercholesterolemia.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maxime Nguyen, Abderrahmane Bourredjem, Lionel Piroth, Belaid Bouhemad, Antoine Jalil, Gaetan Pallot, Naig Le Guern, Charles Thomas, Victoria Bergas, Helene Choubley, Jean-Pierre Quenot, Pierre-Emmanuel Charles, Laurent Lagrost, Valerie Deckert, Jean-Paul Pais De Barros, Pierre-Gregoire Guinot, David Masson, Christine Binquet, Thomas Gautier, Mathieu Blot, Thomas Pilot
Summary: COVID-19 pneumonia in severe patients is associated with higher levels of NEFAs, lower apolipoprotein E, and lower HDL concentrations independently of other factors, which may play a role in the pathogenesis of COVID-19 and serve as potential therapeutic targets. Further investigations are needed to understand the role of NEFAs in the dysregulated immune response seen in COVID-19.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Hanane Adda-Rezig, Clemence Carron, Jean-Paul Pais de Barros, Helene Choubley, Emilie Charron, Anne-Laure Rerole, Caroline Laheurte, Pascale Louvat, Emilie Gaiffe, Dominique Simula-Faivre, Valerie Deckert, Laurent Lagrost, Philippe Saas, Didier Ducloux, Jamal Bamoulid
Summary: Chronic kidney disease disrupts the intestinal epithelial barrier, causing gut bacterial translocation. Higher LPS concentration and significant differences in translocated LPS subtypes were observed in healthy volunteers. Healthy volunteers demonstrated a better capacity to neutralize LPS activity in plasma.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Chloe Buch, Tania Muller, Julia Leemput, Patricia Passilly-Degrace, Pablo Ortega-Deballon, Jean-Paul Pais de Barros, Bruno Verges, Tony Jourdan, Laurent Demizieux, Pascal Degrace
Summary: The activation of the endocannabinoid system in white adipose tissue limits fat mobilization, potentially participating in progressive tissue remodeling leading to organ dysfunction. Acute CB1R blockade is ineffective in regulating lipolysis in obese WAT, suggesting a possible alteration of CB1R signaling in obesity conditions.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Cecile Chague, Thomas Gautier, Ludivine Dal Zuffo, Jean-Paul Pais de Barros, Audrey Wetzel, Georges Tarris, Gaetan Pallot, Laurent Martin, Severine Valmary-Degano, Valerie Deckert, Laurent Lagrost, Etienne Daguindau, Philippe Saas
Summary: This study found that HDL deficiency leads to LPS accumulation and exacerbates aGVHD. However, administration of HDL isolated from human plasma significantly decreases the mortality and severity of aGVHD. HDL infusion also plays an important role in mitigating liver aGVHD by reducing immune infiltration and inflammation.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Flavie Courtaut, Virginie Aires, Niyazi Acar, Lionel Bretillon, Ida Chiara Guerrera, Cerina Chhuon, Jean-Paul Pais De Barros, Celine Olmiere, Dominique Delmas
Summary: The study found that supplementation with Resvega(R) significantly reduced laser-induced choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in mice compared with supplementations containing omega-3 or resveratrol alone. Proteomic approach confirmed that Resvega(R) could counteract the progression of AMD through a pleiotropic effect targeting key regulators of neoangiogenesis in retina cells in vivo.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jaakko Leskela, Iiro Toppila, Mari-Anne Harma, Teemu Palviainen, Aino Salminen, Niina Sandholm, Milla Pietiainen, Elisa Kopra, Jean-Paul Pais de Barros, Mariann I. Lassenius, Anmol Kumar, Valma Harjutsalo, Kajsa Roslund, Carol Forsblom, Anu Loukola, Aki S. Havulinna, Laurent Lagrost, Veikko Salomaa, Per-Henrik Groop, Markus Perola, Jaakko Kaprio, Markku Lehto, Pirkko J. Pussinen
Summary: This study revealed a significant genetic component in the biological activity of lipopolysaccharide in circulation, with associations mainly in genes affecting the contact activation of the coagulation cascade and lipoprotein metabolism. Endotoxemia was found to be linked to deep vein thrombosis and other thrombosis-related disorders.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Aleksandra Georgievski, Anais Michel, Charles Thomas, Zandile Mlamla, Jean-Paul Pais de Barros, Stephanie Lemaire-Ewing, Carmen Garrido, Ronan Quere
Summary: This study demonstrates that extracellular vesicles (EVs) produced by proliferative acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) cells can specifically target hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPC), influencing their quiescence and maintenance. The researchers discovered that ALL EVs are enriched in cholesterol and other metabolites that promote mitochondrial function in targeted HSPC. These findings provide insights into a new oncogenic mechanism and its impact on a healthy hematopoiesis system during leukemia development.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Vincent Cabaud-Gibouin, Manon Durand, Ronan Quere, Francois Girodon, Carmen Garrido, Gaetan Jego
Summary: Heat-shock proteins (HSPs) are molecular chaperones that are overexpressed in tumor cells and play a crucial role in their survival. In leukemia and lymphoma, HSPs have been found to have distinctive cytoprotective effects on various cell death and growth pathways. This review examines the implications of HSPs in these pathways in hematological malignancies and discusses the importance of detecting and targeting them for future innovative treatment strategies.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alois Dusuel, Valerie Deckert, Jean-Paul Pais de Barros, Kevin van Dongen, Helene Choubley, Emilie Charron, Naig Le Guern, Jerome Labbe, Stephane Mandard, Jacques Grober, Laurent Lagrost, Thomas Gautier
Summary: Despite lacking direct LPS binding and transfer activity, human CETP worsens sepsis outcomes in mice by altering the protective effects of plasma lipoproteins against endotoxemia, inflammation, and infection. Studies showed that CETP tended to reduce biliary excretion of LPS in vivo with lower plasma lipid levels and higher mortality rates in models of endotoxemia and sepsis. Additionally, CETP altered cytokine production of macrophages in vitro.
JOURNAL OF LIPID RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Benedicte Burlet, Selim Ramla, Cyril Fournier, Maria Jimena Abrey-Recalde, Camille Sauter, Marie-Lorraine Chretien, Cedric Rossi, Yannis Duffourd, Sylviane Ragot, Celine Buriller, Benjamin Tournier, Caroline Chapusot, Nathalie Nadal, Jessica Racine, Julien Guy, Francois Bailly, Laurent Martin, Olivier Casasnovas, Jean-Noel Bastie, Denis Caillot, Juliette Albuisson, Cyril Broccardo, Catherine Thieblemont, Laurent Delva, Marc Maynadie, Romain Aucagne, Mary B. Callanan
Summary: The genomic characterization of a case of atypical B-CLL in a 70-year-old male patient revealed multiple mutations including a novel PAX5 mutation with predicted loss of function, potentially actionable BRAF mutation, and mutations affecting NKX2-3 and LRIF1. These mutations were detected in the initial diagnostic sample obtained 12 years prior, suggesting their role in B-CLL initiation and stable clonal evolution. This case highlights the importance of global precision genomics for patient follow-up and treatment in atypical B-CLL cases.
COLD SPRING HARBOR MOLECULAR CASE STUDIES
(2021)