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Oncology
Qiang Li, Zhili Liu, Luping Ma, Weiqi Yin, Kan Zhang
Summary: This study reveals that knockdown of CACYBP inhibits proliferation and migration and weakens tumor growth in prostate cancer.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
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Pathology
Jordan E. Vellky, Emily A. Ricke, Wei Huang, William A. Ricke
Summary: Distinguishing between indolent and aggressive prostate cancers is crucial for optimal treatment. The nucleolar protein BOP1, previously associated with other cancers, was found to have increased expression and cytoplasmic localization in advanced stages of CaP. Furthermore, genetic knockdown of BOP1 in metastatic CaP models resulted in decreased proliferation and motility, pointing to a potential prognostic significance and functional role of BOP1 in advanced CaP.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Zhang-Xu He, Jin-Ling Huo, Yun-Peng Gong, Qi An, Xin Zhang, Hui Qiao, Fei-Fei Yang, Xin-Hui Zhang, Le-Min Jiao, Hong-Min Liu, Li-Ying Ma, Wen Zhao
Summary: Novel thiosemicarbazone-indole analogues were designed and synthesized based on lead compound 4, with compound 16f showing strong anticancer activity and selectivity towards PC3 cells. Its mechanism of action may involve inducing G1/S cycle arrest and apoptosis to inhibit cancer cell growth.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zeeshan Qureshi, Mashaal Ahmad, Wan-Xi Yang, Fu-Qing Tan
Summary: The study reveals the functional significance of KIF15 in the growth and development of prostate cancer, indicating its potential role as a novel therapeutic target for the treatment of PCa by promoting cell proliferation and inhibiting signaling pathways.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Oncology
Miao Li, Yan Rui, Wenjia Peng, Junfeng Hu, Anbang Jiang, Zeyu Yang, Linian Huang
Summary: This study investigated a novel molecular therapeutic target, FIGNL1, for lung cancer and found that its high expression was associated with decreased function and enhanced cell death in lung cancer cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Magdalena Barreca, Chiara Zichittella, Riccardo Alessandro, Alice Conigliaro
Summary: Hypoxia, a key characteristic of the tumor microenvironment, is crucial for cancer progression and therapeutic response. The hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) play a master regulatory role in modulating hypoxic gene expression and signaling pathways, ultimately changing the cell phenotype to be more aggressive. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have been identified as important molecular mediators in hypoxic responses, regulating gene expression at various levels and contributing to tumor growth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Yu Lin, Ming Zhan, Bin Xu
Summary: In this study, the expression pattern and prognostic significance of XPO7 in prostate cancer (PCa) were determined using immunohistochemistry and bioinformatics. It was found that XPO7 was overexpressed in PCa tissues and predicted a poorer prognosis. Further experiments revealed that ectopic expression of XPO7 promoted cell proliferation, migration, cell cycle progression, and EMT in PCa cells in vitro and tumor growth in vivo. Mechanistically, XPO7 was found to regulate cell cycle-related and PI3K-AKT pathways and showed a significantly positive correlation with TCF3 expression. Targeting XPO7 may have therapeutic benefits for patients with PCa.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniella A. Gomes, Anna M. Joubert, Michelle H. Visagie
Summary: The study found that papaverine (PPV) exhibits dose- and time-dependent antiproliferative activity on MDA-MB-231, A549, and DU145 cell lines, while also increasing cellular protrusions and oxidative stress. Exposure to PPV resulted in alterations in cell cycle progression, with more cells entering the sub-G(1) phase and endoreduplication.
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Zhihua Teng, Jie Yao, Ling Zhu, Lufeng Zhao, Gang Chen
Summary: This study revealed that ZNF655 is abundantly expressed in NSCLC, and its knockdown can inhibit the malignant behaviors of tumor cells, leading to decreased tumorigenesis. ZNF655 may regulate apoptosis of NSCLC cells through the PI3K/Akt and p53 signaling pathways.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marco D'Ario, Rafael Tavares, Katharina Schiessl, Benedicte Desvoyes, Crisanto Gutierrez, Martin Howard, Robert Sablowski
Summary: The study reveals that cell size variability in the Arabidopsis shoot stem cell niche is corrected by adjusting the growth period before DNA synthesis. KRP4 and FBL17 proteins play key roles in removing excess cell cycle regulators, ensuring daughter cells are born with comparable amounts of KRP4. This suggests a potential mechanism where a cell cycle regulator associated with mitotic chromosomes can read DNA content as a cell size-independent scale.
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Cell Biology
Vanessa P. Rocha, Samir P. C. Campos, Caroline A. Barros, Pablo Trindade, Leticia R. Q. Souza, Triciana G. Silva, Etel R. P. Gimba, Anderson J. Teodoro, Rafael B. Goncalves
Summary: Bovine lactoferrin (bLf) induces cell death and morphological changes in the human prostate cancer cell line DU-145, along with G(1)-phase arrest, caspase 3/7 activation, and increased oxidative stress.
OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ealia Khosh Kish, Yaser Gamallat, Muhammad Choudhry, Sunita Ghosh, Sima Seyedi, Tarek A. Bismar
Summary: Glycyl-tRNA synthetase (GARS) is identified as a potential oncogene associated with poor overall survival in various cancers, but its role in prostate cancer (PCa) remains unknown. This study investigates the protein expression of GARS in different stages of PCa and reveals its association with Gleason groups. Knockdown of GARS in PC3 cell lines leads to attenuated cell migration and invasion, early apoptosis, and S phase cell cycle arrest. Bioinformatics analysis shows a higher expression of GARS in PCa patients and its significant correlation with high-risk genomic aberrations. Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) suggests that GARS is involved in biological processes related to cellular proliferation. These findings support the oncogenic role of GARS in PCa and highlight its potential as a biomarker.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Pathology
Yi Yang, Jiang Wu, Xiaofeng Yu, Qing Wu, Huihua Cao, Xinyi Dai, Haijun Chen
Summary: SLC34A2 was found to be overexpressed in colorectal cancer, promoting cell proliferation and cell cycle progression by targeting TMPRSS3.
PATHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Qi Li, Mo Yan, Chunhui Wang, Kaibin Wang, Guochang Bao
Summary: CKAP2L is overexpressed in prostate cancer and is associated with higher Gleason grade and poor clinical outcomes. Silencing CKAP2L inhibits cell proliferation, impairs monolayer formation, and inhibits cell invasion. CKAP2L is a direct target of miR-326, which has a carcinostatic effect by binding to the 3' untranslated regions (3'UTRs) of CKAP2L mRNA. Deletion of CKAP2L reduces the expression of genes involved in the mitotic cell cycle and chromosome segregation.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Xia Gan, Hailing Huang, Jing Wen, Kai Liu, Yuting Yang, Xiaoning Li, Gang Fang, Yonghong Liu, Xueni Wang
Summary: The natural compound alpha-terthienyl was found to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells by targeting the androgen receptor and its signaling pathway. It also showed anti-prostate cancer effects in a mouse xenograft model. This study highlights the potential of alpha-terthienyl as a promising small molecule for prostate cancer treatment.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xianqin Zhang, Wanfeng Zhang, Yuyou Jiang, Kun Liu, Longke Ran, Fangzhou Song
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Oncology
Xin Li, Wanfeng Zhang, Jing Song, Xianqin Zhang, Longke Ran, Yunfeng He
CLINICAL EPIGENETICS
(2019)
Article
Cell Biology
Jing Song, Fangzhou Song, Kun Liu, Wanfeng Zhang, Ruihan Luo, Yongyao Tang, Longke Ran
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chuntao Tao, Ruihan Luo, Jing Song, Wanfeng Zhang, Longke Ran
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ruihan Luo, Jing Song, Wanfeng Zhang, Longke Ran
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Na Zhang, Tinghui Jiang, Yitao Wang, Lanyue Hu, Youquan Bu
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xue Leng, Geli Liu, Sen Wang, Jing Song, Wanfeng Zhang, Xianqin Zhang, Li Rong, Yongping Ma, Fangzhou Song
ONCOTARGETS AND THERAPY
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Ruihan Luo, Chuang Ge, Xiao Xiao, Jing Song, Shiqi Miao, Yongyao Tang, Jiayi Lai, Weiqi Nian, Fangzhou Song, Longke Ran
Summary: This study used sequencing analysis to identify drug resistance mechanisms in NSCLC patients, finding a genetic association between CYP2D6 deletion and drug resistance, as well as potential resistance mechanisms involving FCGR3A amplification. The results provide important insights for the development of new treatment strategies.
BRIEFINGS IN BIOINFORMATICS
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Jing Song, Yongyao Tang, Xiaoyong Luo, Xinpeng Shi, Fangzhou Song, Longke Ran
Summary: The study revealed that TMC genes play a critical role in the carcinogenesis, proliferation, and cell cycle of human cancers. They are commonly deregulated in various cancers and correlated with patient survival. TMCs are regulated by DNA methylation and somatic alterations, and are associated with tumor microenvironment, immune cell toxicity, lymphocytes infiltration, and expression of immune checkpoint molecules. A prediction score based on TMCs can be used to predict immunotherapeutic responses in skin melanoma patients.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Chengxuan Liu, Weijian Xiong, Jing Song, Xiaoqin Ouyang, Yang Fu
Summary: This study evaluated the prognostic potential of immune-related long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in late-stage clear cell renal carcinoma (ccRCC) patients. A seven-lncRNA signature associated with overall survival was identified, which could be a novel clinical biomarker and potentially predict immunotherapy response. Functional analysis suggested that the identified lncRNAs play an important role in tumor-infiltrating immune cells and tumor progression. LINC01270 may also be a novel therapeutic target for ccRCC.
CANCER MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kun Liu, Aixiang Wang, Longke Ran, Wanfeng Zhang, Song Jing, Yujing Wang, Xianqin Zhang, Geli Liu, Wang Sen, Fangzhou Song
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sen Wang, Longke Ran, Wanfeng Zhang, Xue Leng, Kexin Wang, Geli Liu, Jing Song, Yujing Wang, Xianqin Zhang, Yitao Wang, Lian Zhang, Yan Ma, Kun Liu, Haiyu Li, Wei Zhang, Guijun Qin, Fangzhou Song
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Siva Santhiya Arul, Brinda Balakrishnan, Savithri S. Handanahal, Sangita Venkataraman
Summary: Viral nanoparticles are self-assembling delivery systems used for vaccines and therapeutic agents. They have improved biocompatibility and are widely used in various biomedical applications. However, large-scale production of VNPs still faces challenges.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wisely Chua, Carl O. Marsh, Si En Poh, Winston LC. Koh, Melody Li Ying Lee, Li Fang Koh, Xin-Zi Emily Tang, Peter See, Zheng Ser, Shi Mei Wang, Radoslaw M. Sobota, Thomas L. Dawson Jr, Yik Weng Yew, Steven Thng, Anthony J. O'Donoghue, Hazel H. Oon, John E. Common, Hao Li
Summary: In this study, the gene expression of enzymes secreted by Malassezia globosa in the skin was investigated using targeted RNA sequencing. The study found that the expression of these enzymes is regulated by the fungus's environment and differs significantly from healthy skin sites. Additionally, a pseudoprotease MGL_3331 was identified to elicit an immune reaction in patients with atopic dermatitis. This highlights the importance of studying fungal proteins in physiologically relevant environments and their role in host immunity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Belisa Parmeggiani, Marian Flores Signori, Cristiane Cecatto, Marina Rocha Frusciante, Manuela Bianchin Marcuzzo, Debora Guerini Souza, Rafael Teixeira Ribeiro, Bianca Seminotti, Diogo Onofre Gomes de Souza, Cesar Augusto Joa o Ribeiro, Moacir Wajner, Guilhian Leipnitz
Summary: Non ketotic hyperglycinemia (NKH) is a disorder caused by mutations in the genes encoding glycine cleavage system proteins, leading to severe neurodegeneration and white matter alterations. The study found that glycine affects myelin structure, glutamatergic system, and induces oxidative stress in neonatal rats and MO3.13 oligodendroglial cells.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marie Rose Ndella Thiaw, Pascal Gantet
Summary: Mini zinc fingers play important roles in plant development, including control of cell division and expansion, meristem state transition, and growth and organ development. They have diverse modes of action, such as direct gene activation, interaction with specific transcription factors, and aggregation of protein complexes for chromatin remodeling. Further research is needed to explore their wider range of biological functions and their involvement in biotic and abiotic stress responses.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shao-Jui Lai, Takahiro Kameda, Maasa Morita, Yuka Yamagata, Kaoruko Nishizaka, Yuna Horiuchi, Yukihiro Kobayashi, Yoko Usami, Jun-Jen Liu, Takeshi Kasama, Minoru Tozuka, Ryunosuke Ohkawa
Summary: In this study, the co-modification and impact of chymase and MPO on HDL were investigated. Sequential treatment with MPO and chymase generated two novel apoA-I fragments from HDL, one of which has a specific immunological property and can be used to predict patients with normal HDL-C levels and cardiovascular diseases.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiao-Mi Sun, Asami Yoshida, Takuya Ishii, Yan-Rong Jiang, Yi-Li Gao, Mikinori Ueno, Katsuya Hirasaka, Kiyoshi Osatomi
Summary: This study found that infection with the causative bacteria of edwardsiellosis, Edwardsiella tarda NUF251, leads to the production of superoxide radicals, causing oxidative stress. The research on the Jfsod1 gene suggests that the transcription factor NF-IL6 plays a significant role in upregulating the transcriptional activity of the gene in response to oxidative stress induced by NUF251 infection.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shane M. Carey, Sean P. Kearns, Matthew E. Millington, Gregory S. Buechner, Beda E. Alvarez Jr, Leily Daneshian, Brendan Abiskaroon, Maksymilian Chruszcz, Edward L. D'Antonio
Summary: The importance of F337 in TcGlcK was investigated using the hole mutagenesis approach, revealing its key interactions with aromatic tail groups in inhibitor molecules. Mutants retaining activity and structural similarity were obtained, suggesting the possibility of TcHxK existing as a monomer lacking the F337 residue. Similar D-glucosamine inhibitors may bind less strongly to TcHxK due to the absence of van der Waals contacts from residue side chains.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Catia Barria, Diogo Athayde, Guillem Hernandez, Leonor Fonseca, Jorge Casinhas, Tiago N. Cordeiro, Margarida Archer, Cecilia M. Arraiano, Jose A. Brito, Rute G. Matos
Summary: Ribonucleases play a crucial role in RNA regulation by processing, degrading, and quality controlling cellular transcripts. Campylobacter jejuni, the main cause of human gastroenteritis, relies on the exoribonuclease PNPase (CjPNP) for low-temperature survival, virulence factor synthesis, and swimming, cell adhesion/invasion, and chick colonization abilities. The crystallographic structure of CjPNP, along with SAXS analysis, confirms its trimeric arrangement and provides insight into domain arrangement and flexibility. Mutations in highly conserved residues reveal unexpected RNA degradation activity even under conditions favoring polymerization. These findings have significant implications for the development of strategies to combat C. jejuni infections.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elvira R. Shaykhutdinova, Maria S. Severyukhina, Inna V. Kholoshenko, Elena A. Gondarenko, Irina V. Shelukhina, Elena V. Kryukova, Alina M. Ismailova, Elena S. Sadovnikova, Igor A. Dyachenko, Arkady N. Murashev, Victor I. Tsetlin, Yuri N. Utkin
Summary: Evidence suggests that activating nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) can reduce cardiac injury caused by ischemia and reperfusion. In this study, the expression of a4, a6, and a132 nAChR subunits in the rat heart's left ventricle was demonstrated. The nAChR agonists cytisine and varenicline, commonly used for nicotine addiction treatment, were found to significantly reduce myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, with varenicline showing greater protection. The presence of a4132, a7, and/or a6132-containing receptors suggests that the protective effect of varenicline may be mediated by these subunits. These findings indicate a potential new use for cytisine and varenicline as cardioprotective agents.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xinhai Xiong, Wenjie Chen, Cheng Chen, Qi Wu, Chaopeng He
Summary: This article summarizes the important roles of Cx43 in disease development from the perspective of subcellular localization and provides new ideas for Cx43 as a therapeutic target and the search for related pathological mechanisms.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Veronica Bastos, Simone Pascoal, Kamila Lopes, Marcia Mortari, Helena Oliveira
Summary: Cancer, especially melanoma, is a major global health problem due to its metastatic capacity, treatment resistance, and high mortality rates. The Chartergellus-CP1 peptide isolated from Chartergellus communis wasp venom showed selective cytotoxicity towards melanoma cell lines, inducing apoptosis, cell cycle impairment, and intracellular ROS increase.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Charlotte Claeyssen, Nathan Bulangalire, Bruno Bastide, Onnik Agbulut, Caroline Cieniewski-Bernard
Summary: Maintenance of striated muscle tissue relies on a dynamic network of protein-protein interactions. Desmin intermediate filaments play a crucial role in heart and skeletal muscle by maintaining cell structure and contributing to various cellular processes. The assembly of desmin intermediate filaments requires aB-crystallin, which is involved in multiple cellular functions.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dhritiman Dey, Adhiraj Dasgupta, Dipanjan Ghosh, Oindrila Bhattacharjee, Abhrajyoti Ghosh, Ayae Honda, Dhrubajyoti Chattopadhyay
Summary: This study successfully identified host factors that interact with Chandipura Virus (CHPV) and play a critical role in infection, including A2M, LRP1, and GRP78. Knocking out A2M has a severe effect on viral infection, indicating the potential role of these host proteins in viral entry into host cells.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anna Dotsenko, Igor Sinelnikov, Aleksandra Rozhkova, Ivan Zorov, Arkady Sinitsyn
Summary: Xylanases play important roles in various industrial applications, such as feed additives, pulp and paper bleaching, and the production of bread, food, and drinks. Xylanases from the GH10 family show high thermostability and resistance to protein inhibitors, making them promising candidates for these processes. This study successfully improved the thermostability and enzymatic activity of GH10 xylanase, which could enhance its effectiveness as a feed additive and during pulp and paper bleaching.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
M. Jaquet, M. Bengue, K. Lambert, G. Carnac, D. Misse, C. Bisbal
Summary: Changes to our environment have led to the emergence of human pathogens such as chikungunya virus, which is now a major public health concern. In this study, the interconnection between skeletal muscle cells metabolism, their differentiation stage, and the infectivity of chikungunya virus was investigated. The results showed that chikungunya virus infectivity is dependent on cell differentiation and metabolism and that the virus interferes with cellular metabolism.