Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jung Yoon Jang, Bokyung Sung, Nam Deuk Kim
Summary: Apigenin, a widely distributed flavonoid, has been extensively studied for its physiological effects, including anti-allergic, antibacterial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and blood-pressure-lowering properties. Its anticancer properties are attributed to apoptosis, autophagy, necroptosis, and ferroptosis. This review aims to discuss the therapeutic potential of apigenin as a chemopreventive agent and the roles of programmed cell death mechanisms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Aleksei Parshenkov, Thierry Hennet
Summary: Altered surface glycosylation is a major characteristic of tumor cells and can be recognized by lectins, which can distinguish tumor cells from healthy cells based on the expression of glycosylation-dependent markers. Lectins induce cell death through various pathways, and their broad cytotoxic response makes them potential candidates for therapies targeting tumor cells.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Dongming Guo, Xinlei Huang, Tianqing Xiong, Xingyi Wang, Jingwen Zhang, Yingge Wang, Jingyan Liang
Summary: Methamphetamine, commonly known as METH, is a highly addictive drug that can lead to addiction and various health issues. This review discusses the molecular mechanisms of neuronal damage caused by METH and identifies potential therapeutic targets.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Rendi Zhu, Yan Wang, Ziwei Ouyang, Wenjuan Hao, Fuli Zhou, Yi Lin, Yuanzhi Cheng, Renpeng Zhou, Wei Hu
Summary: In vivo articular cartilage degeneration is a key feature of osteoarthritis (OA), with chondrocyte death being a major factor. Various modes of cell death, such as apoptosis, ferroptosis, and autophagy, play important roles in OA chondrocyte death. There is currently insufficient understanding of OA pathogenesis and a lack of effective treatment methods. This review discusses the different forms of chondrocyte death, their associations, critical factors, and explores new approaches for regulating chondrocyte death in OA treatment.
BIOCHEMICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hyung-Mun Yun, Yoon-Ju Kwon, Eonmi Kim, Hea-Jong Chung, Kyung-Ran Park
Summary: In this study, Machilin D (Mach), a lignin, was isolated from the roots of Saururus chinensis and its inhibitory effects on oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) were assessed. Mach exhibited significant cytotoxicity against human OSCC cells and inhibited cell adhesion, migration, and invasion by targeting adhesion molecules, including the FAK/Src pathway. Mach also suppressed multiple signaling pathways, including the PI3K/AKT/mTOR/p70S6K pathway and MAPKs, leading to apoptotic cell death. Moreover, Mach induced autophagy and inhibited necroptosis, further enhancing its inhibitory effects on OSCC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Toshihiko Aki, Koichi Uemura
Summary: ATM plays a central role in cell death induction, not only through apoptosis but also through other pathways such as necroptosis, ferroptosis, and dysfunction of autophagy.
Review
Neurosciences
Yuan Cao, Wenbiao Xiao, Shuzhen Liu, Yi Zeng
Summary: Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is a severe cerebrovascular disease with unclear underlying mechanisms. Ferroptosis, a newly identified form of cell death, has been implicated in ICH-induced neuronal death. This review summarizes the current evidence on the mechanism of ferroptosis after ICH and discusses its interaction with other forms of cell death, such as apoptosis and autophagy. The therapeutic application of targeting ferroptosis in ICH is also explored.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Damien Bertheloot, Eicke Latz, Bernardo S. Franklin
Summary: Cell death is a fundamental physiological process in all living organisms, playing important roles in embryonic development, organ maintenance, aging, immune responses, and autoimmunity. Recent research has significantly increased our understanding of the mechanisms orchestrating different types of programmed cell death and how they affect the balance of cell fates. Various modalities of cell death, such as apoptosis, necroptosis, and pyroptosis, have been studied to highlight both common and unique pathways and their impact on the surrounding cells and the organism as a whole.
CELLULAR & MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Xue Yu, Yan Yang, Tianzuo Chen, Yuqin Wang, Tianwei Guo, Yujun Liu, Hong Li, Liming Yang
Summary: Homeostatic regulation of cardiomyocytes is crucial for normal cardiac function. New cancer therapies have improved patient survival but can cause serious cardiac adverse effects. Mitochondrial targeting is a major mechanism of chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yuanxiao Zhang, Yu Hai, Yuqing Miao, Xiao Qi, Weiming Xue, Yane Luo, Haiming Fan, Tianli Yue
Summary: The toxicity mechanism of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) was investigated to reduce risks, with higher dosage and suitable sizes of SPIONs enhancing uptake into cells and leading to increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation. Smaller SPIONs tended to produce more ROS in mitochondria, damaging them, while larger SPIONs promoted ROS production in plasma to destroy cytomembrane. Different size SPIONs activated distinct cell death pathways, with ferroptosis playing a significant role in mitochondrial and cytomembrane damage. ROS levels correlated with gene expression, suggesting RNA-seq as a new method to assess oxidative stress and toxicity of nanomaterials.
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Zhe Lu, Hannelore P. Van Eeckhoutte, Gang Liu, Prema M. Nair, Bernadette Jones, Caitlin M. Gillis, B. Christina Nalkurthi, Fien Verhamme, Tamariche Buyle-Huybrecht, Peter Vandenabeele, Tom Vanden Berghe, Guy G. Brusselle, Jay C. Horvat, James M. Murphy, Peter A. Wark, Ken R. Bracke, Michael Fricker, Philip M. Hansbro
Summary: This study found that necroptosis is increased in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and in experimental COPD, and inhibiting necroptosis can alleviate smoking-induced airway inflammation, airway remodeling, and emphysema. Deletion of Ripk3 or Mlkl and treatment with qVD-OPh can reduce lung cell death induced by chronic smoking exposure.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kyung-Ran Park, Hanna Lee, Soo Hyun Kim, Hyung-Mun Yun
Summary: Paonia suffruticosa has been used as a medicinal plant in Asian countries. This study investigated the anti-cancer effects of a compound isolated from P. suffruticosa on head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs). The compound inhibited cell proliferation and induced apoptotic cell death in HNSCC cells, and also affected necroptosis and autophagy.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hyung-Mun Yun, Ji Eun Park, Joon Yeop Lee, Kyung-Ran Park
Summary: Latif demonstrates significant anticancer effects in oral squamous cell carcinoma by inhibiting cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, inducing apoptotic cell death, targeting multiple signaling pathways, and may serve as a new therapeutic approach for patients with OSCC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Jian Xu, Dongming Wu, Shun Zhou, Haoran Hu, Fei Li, Zhu Guan, Xinyu Zhan, Yiyun Gao, Ping Wang, Zhuqing Rao
Summary: MLKL protein plays an important role in liver ischemia and reperfusion (IR) injury by regulating oxidative DNA damage of hepatocytes and activation of macrophage STING signaling. MLKL deficiency attenuates liver IR injury and suppresses cGAS-STING signaling in intrahepatic macrophages. This is achieved through increased PINK1-mediated mitophagy, which reduces oxidative DNA damage in hepatocytes and subsequently inhibits STING signaling activation and inflammatory liver IR injury.
CELL DEATH DISCOVERY
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Alma Martelli, Marzieh Omrani, Maryam Zarghooni, Valentina Citi, Simone Brogi, Vincenzo Calderone, Antoni Sureda, Shahrokh Lorzadeh, Simone C. da Silva C. Rosa, Beniamin Oscar Grabarek, Rafal Staszkiewicz, Marek J. Los, Seyed Fazel Nabavi, Seyed Mohammad Nabavi, Parvaneh Mehrbod, Daniel J. Klionsky, Saeid Ghavami
Summary: Autophagy is a highly conserved process that helps cells maintain homeostasis and health, with changes in autophagy being associated with various pathological disorders. Some natural products can modulate the autophagy pathway, potentially impacting cancer therapy.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Najeeb Ullah, Syeda Asma Bano, Ume Habiba, Maimoona Sabir, Andleeb Akhtar, Samreen Ramzan, Ayesha Shoukat, Muhammad Israr, Sher Shah, Syed Moazzam Nizami, Majid Hussain
Summary: A comprehensive life cycle assessment was conducted for the matchsticks industry in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan to quantify environmental footprint, water footprint, and cumulative energy use. The study revealed significant environmental impacts from the transport of certain raw materials, and suggested measures such as reducing transport distances and promoting industrial forestry near industrial zones to minimize environmental footprint.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Israr, Fawad Ali, Arif Nawaz, Muhammad Idrees, Aishma Khattak, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Azizullah Azizullah, Bashir Ahmad, Syeda Asma Bano, Rashid Iqbal
Summary: The study revealed that the prevalence of hepatitis B and C infections among pregnant women was 3.7% and 2.1% respectively, with factors like dental extraction and blood transfusion significantly associated with HBV infection, and surgical procedures significantly associated with HCV infection. Additionally, residential status and educational level were found to be significant risk factors for HBsAg, while maternal age was a significant risk factor for anti-HCV.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fawad Ali, Muhammad Israr, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Azizullah Azizullah, Hussain Gulab, Muhammad Idrees, Rashid Iqbal, Aishma Khattak, Majid Hussain, Fahad Mohammed Al-Zuaibr
Summary: This study investigated metal concentrations in wastewater, soil, and vegetables in the Gadoon Industrial Estate area of Swabi, Pakistan, and revealed potential health risks due to contamination, particularly with regards to chromium and lead levels exceeding permissible limits.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Meher Hassan, Muhammad Israr, Simeen Mansoor, Syeda Amna Hussain, Faiza Basheer, Azizullah Azizullah, Shafiq Ur Rehman
Summary: This research analyzed the performance of mung bean under Cd stress and found that pretreatment with phytohormones and proline can mitigate the toxicity of Cd. Cd treatment led to changes in growth and biochemical parameters, while increasing the activity of antioxidant enzymes. The effects of phytohormones and proline as mitigating agents varied under different Cd concentrations.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Asif Iqbal Khan, Ata Ur Rehman, Nabeel Ahmed Farooqui, Nimra Zafar Siddiqui, Qamar Ayub, Muhammad Noman Ramzan, Wang Zexu, Xiaoxiao Zhang, Yingshuo Yu, Yi Xin, Liang Wang
Summary: This study demonstrated the immunomodulatory effect of shrimp peptide hydrolysate (SPH) on immunosuppressed mice and macrophages. The findings showed that SPH stimulated macrophages to increase phagocytic activity and had no cytotoxic effect. In addition, SPH improved various aspects of the immunosuppressed model and enhanced cell-mediated immunity. Moreover, SPH regulated cytokine levels and immunoglobulin production. Further research is needed to investigate the detailed mechanism of SPH.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Asif Iqbal Khan, Ata Ur Rehman, Nabeel Ahmed Farooqui, Nimra Zafar Siddiqui, Qamar Ayub, Muhammad Noman Ramzan, Liang Wang, Yi Xin
Summary: The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in maintaining immune homeostasis, host metabolism, and physiological balance. This study evaluated the effects of shrimp peptide hydrolysate (SPH) on the immune modulation, gut integration, and microbiota in CTX-induced immunosuppressed mice. The results showed that SPH could restore the integrity of goblet cells and intestinal mucosa, modulate the immune system, and improve the gut flora. It also increased the levels of immune organs index, cytokines, and immunoglobulins. The study suggests that SPH could be a functional food source with a modulatory effect on intestinal microbiota and immune function regulation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liang Wang, Jiayi Wang, Xiaolin Yin, Xin Guan, Ying Li, Chenqi Xin, Jing Liu
Summary: High expression of GIPC2 is significantly associated with distant metastasis and poor prognosis in prostate cancer. GIPC2, as an exosomal molecule, promotes metastatic capabilities of prostate cancer cells. By binding to the WNT co-receptor, GIPC2 activates WNT signaling pathway, thereby stimulating prostate cancer metastasis.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Tariq, Muhammad Israr, Muslim Raza, Bashir Ahmad, Azizullah Azizullah, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Muhammad Faheem, Xinxiao Sun, Qipeng Yuan
Summary: The increase in healthcare costs has become a burden, making it difficult for patients to afford medication. Genetic engineering has advanced the production of bio-based chemicals and materials, as well as the discovery of new drug targets. This study focuses on the development of NADH-dependent homoglutamate through engineering PDH, and introduces formate dehydrogenase as a cofactor regenerative system. The findings demonstrate increased catalytic efficiency and suggest potential for biosynthesis of other valuable amino acids.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Shilin Jin, Zhongyue Lv, Lin Kang, Jiayi Wang, Chengcheng Tan, Liming Shen, Liang Wang, Jing Liu
Summary: Extracellular vesicles (EVs), particularly stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (SC-EVs), offer new possibilities for the treatment of neurological disorders. SC-EVs have regenerative capacity similar to stem cells and can promote neurogenesis. They can be engineered and designed to improve efficacy and extend their duration of action. This review provides an overview of the biological properties of SC-EVs and discusses strategies for nerve injury repair. Challenges and perspectives for successful clinical application are also summarized.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shujing Xu, Mengqiu Chu, Fa Zhang, Jiawei Zhao, Jiaqi Zhang, Yuting Cao, Guangzheng He, Muhammad Israr, Baohua Zhao, Jiansong Ju
Summary: Mutations on D-amino acid oxidase can enhance its catalytic efficiency, and the triple-point mutant E115A/N119D/T286A showed the greatest improvement. Structural modeling analysis suggested that residue Y213 in loop region C209-Y219 might act as the active-site lid to control substrate access. The substitution of residue K256 by threonine (K256T) could change the hydrogen bonding interaction between residue Y213 and surrounding residues, leading to the conformational switch of the active-site lid from the closed state to the open state, thus enhancing substrate accessibility and catalytic efficiency.
ENZYME AND MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xidan Li, Haijing Liu, Chao Han, Jianglin Luo, Xin Guan, Liang Wang, Ying Li, Jiayi Wang, Hua Piao, Wei Zou, Jing Liu
Summary: We used an in vitro model of the human brain immune microenvironment to simulate hypoxic-ischemic brain injury (HIBI) and treatment with human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUMSCs). Our study found that the in vitro model showed more severe damage to neurons and endothelial cells compared to monolayer cells. Treatment with hUMSCs resulted in a notable decrease in the severity of neuronal and endothelial cell damage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hidayat Ullah, Ting Deng, Muhsin Ali, Nabeel Ahmed Farooqui, Duaa M. Alsholi, Nimra Zafar Siddiqui, Ata Ur Rehman, Sharafat Ali, Muhammad Ilyas, Liang Wang, Yi Xin
Summary: In this study, the researchers used a mouse model to investigate the therapeutic effect of sea conch peptide hydrolysate (CPH) on DSS-induced colitis. The results showed that CPH treatment significantly reduced the severity and symptoms of colitis, improved epithelial integrity and histological damage, reduced inflammation and inflammatory cell infiltration, and restored gut microbiota dysbiosis. This suggests that CPH could be recommended as a functional food source and medicinal product for gastrointestinal disorders.
Article
Microbiology
Zhiying Tian, Ting Deng, Xuwen Gui, Leilei Wang, Qiulong Yan, Liang Wang
Summary: This study reveals the association between bacterial pneumonia and gut microbiota imbalance. The disruption of the intestinal mechanical barrier leads to lung inflammation, providing a new research basis for the treatment of pediatric pneumonia.
Article
Environmental Studies
Muhammad Saqlain Zaheer, Hafiz Haider Ali, Walid Soufan, Rashid Iqbal, Muhammad Habib-ur-Rahman, Javaid Iqbal, Muhammad Israr, Ayman El Sabagh
Summary: The study found that biochar amendments can improve wheat growth and soil biochemical properties under drought conditions by increasing microbial activities and enhancing mineral nutrients content.