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Neurosciences
Peng Yan, Jincen Liu, Haotian Ma, Yue Feng, Jingjing Cui, Yuying Bai, Xin Huang, Yongsheng Zhu, Shuguang Wei, Jianghua Lai
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of GSK3 beta inhibition in adulthood on adolescent METH exposure-induced long-term neurobiological deficits. The results showed that chronic systemic and chronic within CA1 administration of a GSK3 beta inhibitor improved the impairments in spatial, social, and object recognition memory induced by METH, and restored the synaptic ultrastructure abnormalities. This suggests that chronic administration of a GSK3 beta inhibitor may be a suitable therapeutic strategy for the treatment of behavioral and cognitive deficits associated with adolescent METH abuse.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
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Physiology
Fabio Squarcio, Timna Hitrec, Emiliana Piscitiello, Matteo Cerri, Catia Giovannini, Davide Martelli, Alessandra Occhinegro, Ludovico Taddei, Domenico Tupone, Roberto Amici, Marco Luppi
Summary: The study reveals that synthetic torpor induces reversible hyperphosphorylation of Tau protein in the rat brain, involving various cellular and systemic factors. This process is accompanied by transient neuroinflammation.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xinjiang Cai, Yan Zhao, Yang Yang, Xiuju Wu, Li Zhang, Jocelyn A. Ma, Jaden Ji, Kristina I. Bostrom, Yucheng Yao
Summary: Glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK3 beta) inhibition or endothelial-specific deletion of GSK3 beta reduces atherosclerotic calcification. The changes in beta-catenin and SMAD1 induced by GSK3 beta inhibition in the aortas of Apoe(-/-) mice are similar to Mgp(-/-) mice. This suggests that GSK3 beta inhibition reduces vascular calcification in atherosclerotic lesions through a similar mechanism to that in Mgp(-/-) mice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Xiaotong Sun, Hongtao Nie, Xiwu Yan
Summary: This study identified and investigated three novel glycogen metabolism-related proteins in Manila clam, suggesting their potential involvement in innate immunity and important role in immune defense.
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Neurosciences
Min Liang, Li Zhu, Rui Wang, Hang Su, Dongliang Ma, Hongyan Wang, Teng Chen
Summary: This study investigated whether mid-to-late adolescent exposure to methamphetamine leads to long-lasting memory impairment. The results showed that exposure to methamphetamine during adolescence impaired the memory ability of mice in their adulthood, possibly due to abnormal changes in the structural plasticity of the dorsal hippocampus.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria-Angeles Cortes-Gomez, Esther Llorens-Alvarez, Jordi Alom, Teodoro del Ser, Jesus Avila, Javier Saez-Valero, Maria-Salud Garcia-Ayllon
Summary: This study demonstrates that P-tau can modulate AChE expression, and suggests that AChE may increase in the initial phases of AD.
JOURNAL OF NEUROCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Ricarda Cortes-Vieyra, Octavio Silva-Garcia, Anel Gomez-Garcia, Sergio Gutierrez-Castellanos, Cleto Alvarez-Aguilar, Victor M. Baizabal-Aguirre
Summary: Understanding the regulation of GSK3 beta activity in inflammatory responses caused by pathogenic microorganisms is crucial for controlling the intensity of inflammation. Recent studies have shown that regulating GSK3 beta activity can reduce the detrimental effects of the inflammatory response.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Long He, Jennifer Endress, Sungyun Cho, Zhongchi Li, Yuxiang Zheng, John M. Asara, John Blenis
Summary: Serine/one-carbon metabolism plays a critical role in cancer cell growth, but the regulatory mechanisms are not well understood. This study reveals that glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK3) plays a key role in regulating the expression of serine/one-carbon metabolic enzymes. Inhibition of nuclear GSK3 signaling enhances the efficacy of serine/one-carbon metabolism inhibitors in suppressing cancer cell proliferation.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Xueyang Jiang, Junting Zhou, Yang Wang, Xin Liu, Kaiying Xu, Jian Xu, Feng Feng, Haopeng Sun
Summary: A series of heterobifunctional small molecule PROTACs based on CRBN were designed and synthesized to effectively degrade GSK-3β protein and protect against cell death, showing potential for further investigation in the biological function of GSK-3β protein and its association with diseases.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nasimudeen R. Jabir, Shazi Shakil, Shams Tabrez, Mohd Shahnawaz Khan, Md Tabish Rehman, Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed
Summary: This study identified ligands that effectively bind to two protein targets associated with Alzheimer's disease using advanced computational biology tools. Among 100 ligands screened, 48 were found to have promising binding energy profiles, and 13 were selected based on their blood brain barrier permeability, acceptable ADME properties, and molecular interaction profiles with the AD targets. Further wet laboratory validation is needed to confirm the effectiveness of these selected ligands for future AD treatment.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Divya M. Teli, Anuradha K. Gajjar
Summary: Elevated glucose level due to β-cell dysfunction is a key marker of Type-II diabetes. GSK-3, an enzyme involved in glycogen metabolism control, has been explored for its potential as a target for diabetes treatment. This review article examines the structural analysis and molecular modeling of GSK-3, as well as advancements in the development of GSK-3 inhibitors as potential therapeutics for Type II diabetes.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ryan W. Baranowski, Jessica L. Braun, Briana L. Hockey, Jenalyn L. Yumol, Mia S. Geromella, Colton J. F. Watson, Nigel Kurgan, Holt N. Messner, Kennedy C. Whitley, Adam J. MacNeil, Guillemette Gauquelin-Koch, Fabrice Bertile, William Gittings, Rene Vandenboom, Wendy E. Ward, Val A. Fajardo
Summary: The study examined the effects of 30 days of spaceflight on GSK3 content and serine phosphorylation in murine muscle and bone samples. It was found that spaceflight reduced GSK3 beta content in all missions, but its serine phosphorylation increased in two missions. The reduction in GSK3 beta was associated with the decrease in type IIA fibers, while inhibiting GSK3 before the fiber type shift increased muscle mass and promoted oxidative fiber type.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Vainio, Saija Taponen, Sini M. Kinnunen, Eveliina Halmetoja, Zoltan Szabo, Tarja Alakoski, Johanna Ulvila, Juhani Junttila, Paivi Lakkisto, Johanna Magga, Risto Kerkela
Summary: Phosphorylation of GSK3 beta at S389 enhances cardiomyocyte survival and protects from cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. The GSK3 beta S389A mutation promotes cardiomyocyte growth by activating the mTOR complex 1 signaling pathway.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Shaohui Wang, Yao Jiang, Yabo Liu, Qianhui Liu, Hongwei Sun, Mengjie Mei, Xiaomei Liao
Summary: This study demonstrates that ferroptosis promotes abnormal aggregation of tau protein and may serve as a promising therapeutic target for tauopathies.
MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
S. Verbeke, R. Perret, V Chaire, E. Richard, V. Velasco, F. Giles, L. Cavalcante, A. Italiano
Summary: Soft tissue sarcoma (STS) is a rare and fatal malignancy with limited treatment options. The study found that a novel GSK-3 inhibitor, 9-ING-41, induced significant apoptosis in STS cells and showed synergistic effects when combined with chemotherapy in vivo. This was achieved through the suppression of NF-KB-mediated XIAP expression.
JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY
(2021)