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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying Jin, Yamu Pan, Shuang Zheng, Yao Liu, Jie Xu, Yazhi Peng, Zemei Zhang, Yadong Wang, Yulian Xiong, Lei Xu, Kaiyu Mu, Suwen Chen, Fei Zheng, Ye Yuan, Jian Fu
Summary: This study reveals the important role of EGLN3 in cancer growth, particularly in lung cancer. EGLN3 catalyzes the hydroxylation of Erk3, stabilizing it and enhancing cancer growth. Inactivation of EGLN3 can suppress tumor growth by reprogramming the tumor microenvironment.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qiang Gu, Ying-Bin Xiao, Yong Wang
Summary: In hypoxic cardiomyocytes, silencing of SOCS3 induces apoptosis of H9c2 cells by regulating apoptosis-associated gene expression, possibly through activation of the p-STAT3/NF-kappa B signaling pathway under hypoxic conditions.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Yoshinori Aoki, Hongmei Dai, Fumika Furuta, Tomohisa Akamatsu, Takuya Oshima, Naoto Takahashi, Yu-ichi Goto, Akira Oka, Masayuki Itoh
Summary: Microglial cells have an important role in the brain's immune system. LOX-1 expression was confirmed in microglial cells in the neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy model brain. LOX-1 activates cytokines and chemokines through intracellular pathways. This study investigated the role and molecular mechanism of LOX-1 gene transcription in microglial cells under hypoxic and ischemic conditions.
CELL COMMUNICATION AND SIGNALING
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zengxin Jiang, Guobin Qi, Wei Lu, Hao Wang, Defang Li, Weibin Chen, Lei Ding, Xiuying Yang, Hengfeng Yuan, Qingmin Zeng
Summary: This study found that omaveloxolone exerts antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic and anti-ECM degradation effects via activation of the Nrf2/ARE signaling pathway and inhibition of the NF-kappa B signaling pathway in chondrocytes in vitro and attenuates osteoarthritis progression in vivo, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent for OA.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Jasper A. F. Demandt, Kim van Kuijk, Thomas L. Theelen, Elke Marsch, Sean P. Heffron, Edward A. Fisher, Peter Carmeliet, Erik A. L. Biessen, Judith C. Sluimer
Summary: The study found that whole-body PHD3 knockout led to an unfavorable lipid profile and increased hematocrit compared to other PHD isoforms, yet did not alter the development of atherosclerotic plaques.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Ana Garcia-del Rio, Endika Prieto-Fernandez, Leire Egia-Mendikute, Asier Antonana-Vildosola, Borja Jimenez-Lasheras, So Young Lee, Adrian Barreira-Manrique, Samanta Romina Zanetti, Ander de Blas, Paloma Velasco-Beltran, Alexandre Bosch, Ana M. Aransay, Asis Palazon
Summary: Factor-inhibiting HIF (FIH) is an asparagine hydroxylase expressed in tumors, and its deletion may lead to increased metabolism, decreased proliferation, and increased immune infiltration in cancer cells.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
So-Ra Kim, Kyung-Joo Seong, Won-Jae Kim, Ji-Yeon Jung
Summary: EGCG protects microglia from hypoxia-induced inflammation and oxidative stress through inhibition of the NF-κB pathway and activation of the Nrf-2/HO-1 pathway.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biology
Courtney A. Copeland, Benjamin A. Olenchock, David Ziehr, Sarah McGarrity, Kevin Leahy, Jamey D. Young, Joseph Loscalzo, William M. Oldham
Summary: The study found that hypoxia decreased glycolysis despite HIF-1 alpha activation, and identified a critical role for MYC in modulating HIF-1 alpha responses to hypoxia. Overall, the research contributes to understanding the role of HIF and cellular metabolism in pulmonary hypertension.
Article
Immunology
Shouye Hu, Yanqi Li, Bo Wang, Kan Peng
Summary: The study showed that TRIM38 can alleviate IL-1 beta-induced apoptosis and degeneration of chondrocytes by suppressing the NF-kappa B signaling pathway. This work suggests a potential role of TRIM38 in osteoarthritis and proposes it as a new therapeutic target for the disease.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eleanor Hay, Louise C. Wilson, Bethan Hoskins, Martin Samuels, Pinki Munot, Shamima Rahman
Summary: This study reports a patient with HIDEA syndrome, characterized by various symptoms including congenital hypotonia, central hypoventilation, intellectual disability, etc., who died at 7 months of age. Biallelic predicted truncating variants in the P4HTM gene were identified, indicating a possible association with the disease. Further investigations suggest that HIDEA syndrome may represent a primary mitochondrial disorder.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Jun-Yu Wei, Miao-Yue Hu, Xiu-Qi Chen, Feng-Ying Lei, Jin-Shuang Wei, Jie Chen, Xuan-Kai Qin, Yuan-Han Qin
Summary: The study found that rosiglitazone can alleviate hypoxia renal injury by inhibiting the activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway, increasing Bcl-2 expression, and decreasing Bax expression. These findings are of great significance for a deeper understanding of the pathophysiology of kidney diseases and exploring new therapeutic approaches.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angel Gallego-Selles, Victor Galvan-Alvarez, Miriam Martinez-Canton, Eduardo Garcia-Gonzalez, David Morales-Alamo, Alfredo Santana, Juan Jose Gonzalez-Henriquez, Cecilia Dorado, Jose A. L. Calbet, Marcos Martin-Rincon
Summary: The NF-kappa B signaling pathway plays a critical role in various biological processes and can be activated during exercise. This study demonstrates that exercising to exhaustion activates NF-kappa B signaling in human skeletal muscle, and the regulation of this pathway is influenced by metabolite accumulation and oxygen levels. These findings have important implications for the interpretation of previous studies and the design of future experiments.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lei Xu, Yangfan Ye, Zeqiang Tao, Tian Wang, Yutian Wei, Wanzhi Cai, Xin Wan, Pengzhan Zhao, Wei Gu, Bin Gu, Liuchao Zhang, Yufei Tian, Ning Liu, Yiming Tu, Jing Ji
Summary: This study elucidated the role of MLPH in GBM radiation resistance, showing that MLPH promotes radiotherapy resistance by regulating the NF-kappa B pathway. Additionally, O-GlcNAcylation of MLPH protects it from degradation and stabilizes its presence in cells. These findings provide insights into a potential mechanism of GBM radiation resistance and suggest a therapeutic strategy for GBM treatment.
Article
Cell Biology
Chenchen Zhou, Xueli Zhang, Cuiping Yang, Yuan He, Luo Zhang
Summary: The study reveals that PLEKHO2 acts as a novel inhibitor of apoptosis and necroptosis, playing a key role in regulating RIPK1 ubiquitination and activation. PLEKHO2 deficiency increases cell susceptibility to TNF-alpha induced apoptosis and necroptosis, affecting RIPK1 activation and NF-kappa B activation. Deficiency in PLEKHO2 leads to enhanced hepatotoxicity and lethality in mice after TNF alpha-induced hepatitis.
CELL DEATH & DISEASE
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Aneri Shah, Jonathan A. Lindquist, Lars Rosendahl, Ingo Schmitz, Peter R. Mertens
Summary: YB-1 is a RNA binding protein involved in various cellular processes, its activation is associated with NF-kappa B and can affect the inflammatory response and cell survival mechanisms.
Review
Oncology
Nighat Gull, Fareeha Arshad, Gowhar A. Naikoo, Israr Ul Hassan, Mona Zamani Pedram, Arif Ahmad, Alaa A. A. Aljabali, Vijay Mishra, Saurabh Satija, Nitin Charbe, Poonam Negi, Rohit Goyal, Angel Serrano-Aroca, Mazhar S. Al Zoubi, Mohamed El-Tanani, Murtaza M. Tambuwala
Summary: This article introduces hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) as the fifth most common cancer worldwide and discusses the potential of curcumin as a multifunctional active ingredient in anticancer treatment. The article summarizes the anticancer properties and molecular targets of curcumin in HCC, and discusses the challenges and future prospects of novel plant extracts from Curcuma longa in cancer treatment.
JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER
(2023)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Charul Rathore, Chetna Hemrajani, Abhishek Kumar Sharma, Piyush Kumar Gupta, Niraj Kumar Jha, Alaa A. A. Aljabali, Gaurav Gupta, Sachin Kumar Singh, Jen-Chang Yang, Ram Prakash Dwivedi, Kamal Dua, Dinesh Kumar Chellappan, Poonam Negi, Murtaza M. Tambuwala
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of a self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) to enhance the oral bioavailability and hepatoprotective activity of Thymoquinone (TQ). TQ-SNEDDS showed smaller droplet size, high stability, and increased bioavailability compared to pure TQ, leading to significant hepatoprotective effects.
DRUG DELIVERY AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Laura P. M. H. de Rooij, Lisa M. Becker, Laure Anne Teuwen, Bram Boeckx, Sander Jansen, Simon Feys, Stijn Verleden, Laurens Liesenborghs, Anna K. Stalder, Sasha Libbrecht, Tina Van Buyten, Gino Philips, Abhishek Subramanian, Sebastien J. Dumas, Elda Meta, Mila Borri, Liliana Sokol, Amelie Dendooven, Anh Co K. Truong, Jan Gunst, Pierre Van Mol, Jasmin D. Haslbauer, Katerina Rohlenova, Thomas Menter, Robbert Boudewijns, Vincent Geldhof, Stefan Vinckier, Jacob Amersfoort, Wim Wuyts, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Werner Jacobs, Laurens J. Ceulemans, Birgit Weynand, Bernard Thienpont, Martin Lammens, Mark Kuehnel, Guy Eelen, Mieke Dewerchin, Luc Schoonjans, Danny Jonigk, Jo van Dorpe, Alexandar Tzankov, Els Wauters, Massimiliano Mazzone, Johan Neyts, Joost Wauters, Diether Lambrechts, Peter Carmeliet
Summary: This study provides new insights into the abundance, expression patterns, and interactomes of endothelial cell (EC) subtypes in COVID-19 and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The findings suggest the importance of ECs in the pathophysiology of both conditions and may contribute to future investigations into the progression and treatment of COVID-19 and IPF.
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Kenneth Lundstrom, Altijana Hromic-Jahjefendic, Esma Bilajac, Alaa A. A. Aljabali, Katarina Baralic, Nagwa A. Sabri, Eslam M. Shehata, Mohamed Raslan, Ana Claudia B. H. Ferreira, Lidiane Orlandi, Angel Serrano-Aroca, Murtaza M. Tambuwala, Vladimir N. Uversky, Vasco Azevedo, Khalid J. Alzahrani, Khalaf F. Alsharifm, Ibrahim F. Halawani, Fuad M. Alzahrani, Elrashdy M. Redwan, Debmalya Barhl
Summary: This review summarizes major events of SARS-CoV-2 infection route, immune response following host-cell infection as an important factor for disease outcome, as well as comorbidity issues of various tissues and organs arising due to COVID-19. Investigations on alterations of host-cell machinery and viral interactions with multiple intracellular signaling pathways could represent a major factor in more effective disease management.
CELLULAR SIGNALLING
(2023)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Eilise M. Ryan, Pranvera Sadiku, Patricia Coelho, Emily R. Watts, Ailiang Zhang, Andrew J. M. Howden, Manuel A. Sanchez-Garcia, Martin Bewley, Joby Cole, Brian J. McHugh, Wesley Vermaelen, Bart Ghesquiere, Peter Carmeliet, Giovanny Rodriguez Blanco, Alex Von Kriegsheim, Yolanda Sanchez, William Rumsey, James F. Callahan, George Cooper, Nicholas Parkinson, Kenneth Baillie, Doreen A. Cantrell, John McCafferty, Gourab Choudhury, Dave Singh, David H. Dockrell, Moira K. B. Whyte, Sarah R. Walmsley
Summary: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by persistent airway inflammation and impaired macrophage function. This study found that COPD alveolar macrophages (AMs) and peripheral monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) exhibit metabolic deficiencies and impairments in redox balance. Activation of the NRF2 pathway can rescue these defects and improve macrophage function in COPD.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Claudio Asencio, Thomas Schwarzl, Sudeep Sahadevan, Matthias W. Hentze
Summary: Small noncoding RNAs play important roles in cellular and organismal biology, working with RNA-binding proteins (RBPs). In order to specifically identify RBPs binding to small noncoding RNAs, a method called small noncoding RNA interactome capture (snRIC(2C)) was developed. Through this method, nearly 300 proteins that specifically bind to RNAs smaller than 200 nt in length (snRBPs) were identified, revealing differences from the total RNA-binding proteome. Further analysis showed that most glycolytic enzymes from yeast are snRBPs, and tRNA engagement of the glycolytic enzyme GAPDH is carbon source-dependent and regulated by the RNA polymerase III repressor Maf1, suggesting a regulatory interaction between glycolysis and RNA polymerase III activity. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of snRIC(2C) and other 2C-derived methods in studying RBPs and uncovering previously unrecognized interactions.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohamed El-Tanani, Hamdi Nsairat, Vijay Mishra, Yachana Mishra, Alaa A. A. Aljabali, Angel Serrano-Aroca, Murtaza M. Tambuwala
Summary: Ran is a member of the Ras superfamily of proteins, regulating nucleocytoplasmic trafficking and mitosis by regulating spindle formation and nuclear envelope reassembly. Aberrant Ran expression in cancer is due to upstream dysregulation and abnormal activation of signaling pathways. Overexpression of Ran affects cell phenotype and has been found in various cancers, correlating with tumor grade and metastasis. Increased dependence on Ran for spindle formation and mitosis, as well as dysregulation of nucleocytoplasmic transport, contribute to the increased malignancy and invasiveness associated with Ran overexpression.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Neurosciences
Thomas Waelchli, Jeroen Bisschop, Peter Carmeliet, Gelareh Zadeh, Philippe P. Monnier, Katrien De Bock, Ivan Radovanovic
Summary: This review examines the mechanisms of angiogenesis in brain development, brain vascular malformations, and brain tumors. The CNS critically relies on the formation and proper function of its vasculature during different stages, and angiogenesis plays a key role in vascular-dependent brain diseases. However, the exact molecular pathways and mechanisms underlying angiogenesis in the CNS are not fully understood.
NATURE REVIEWS NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joel I. Perez-Perri, Dunja Ferring-Appel, Ina Huppertz, Thomas Schwarzl, Sudeep Sahadevan, Frank Stein, Mandy Rettel, Bruno Galy, Matthias W. Hentze
Summary: The eRIC method was used to characterize the RNA-bound proteomes of three different mouse organs, revealing over 1300 active RNA-binding proteins, with nearly a quarter being previously unknown. Systematic differences in RNA binding were also observed between organs and cultured cells.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Mohamed El-Tanani, Angela Platt-Higgins, Hamdi Nsairat, Ismail I. Matalka, Khaled Abdul-Aziz Ahmed, Shu-Dong Zhang, Walhan Alshaer, Abdalla Awidi, Kyle B. Matchett, Alaa A. Aljabali, Vijay Mishra, Angel Serrano-Aroca, Murtaza M. Tambuwala, Philip S. Rudland
Summary: This research finds that the expression of Ran is associated with survival, metastasis, and relapse in breast cancer patients, suggesting it as a unique biomarker for prognosis and diagnosis.
Correction
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Mohamed El-Tanani, Angela Platt-Higgins, Hamdi Nsairat, Ismail I. Matalka, Khaled Abdul-Aziz Ahmed, Shu-Dong Zhang, Walhan Alshaer, Abdalla Awidi, Kyle B. Matchett, Alaa A. Aljabali, Vijay Mishra, Angel Serrano-Aroca, Murtaza M. Tambuwala, Philip S. Rudland
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alba Cano-Vicent, Alberto Tunon-Molina, Hamid Bakshi, Roser Sabater i Serra, Iman M. M. Alfagih, Murtaza M. M. Tambuwala, Angel Serrano-Aroca
Summary: This study investigated an alginate hydrogel crosslinked with calcium and varying amounts of zinc cations, and explored its properties in terms of anticancer, antiviral, antibacterial, water absorption, and compound release. The results demonstrated that the hydrogel film with the highest zinc content exhibited similar water sorption properties to calcium alginate, and released an appropriate amount of zinc to exert anticancer, antibacterial, and antiviral activities. Moreover, the film was proven to be non-toxic in vitro and in vivo, suggesting its potential for biomedical applications.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alba Cano-Vicent, Alberto Tunon-Molina, Hamid Bakshi, Iman M. Alfagih, Murtaza M. Tambuwala, Angel Serrano-Aroca
Summary: In this study, a novel calcium alginate/acetic acid film was developed and evaluated for its biological properties. The film exhibited biocompatibility with human keratinocyte cells and Caenorhabditis elegans, and demonstrated antiviral and anticancer properties. The findings suggest that this film has potential applications in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries for developing broad-spectrum antiviral and anticancer materials.
Article
Cell Biology
Hamid A. Bakshi, Michella Mkhael, Hakkim L. Faruck, Asad Ullah Khan, Alaa A. A. Aljabali, Vijay Mishra, Mohamed El-Tanani, Nitin B. Charbe, Murtaza M. Tambuwala
Summary: The rewiring of cellular metabolism is a defining characteristic of cancer, as tumor cells adapt to acquire essential nutrients from a nutrient-poor environment to sustain their viability and biomass. Recent studies have shown that hypoxic cancer cells, which heavily rely on glucose, can utilize alternative energy sources such as mannose and maltose. This review comprehensively examines the hypoxic cancer microenvironment, its association with drug resistance, and potential therapeutic strategies for targeting this unique niche.
CELLULAR SIGNALLING
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thomas Schwarzl, Sudeep Sahadevan, Benjamin Lang, Milad Miladi, Rolf Backofen, Wolfgang Huber, Matthias W. Hentze, Gian Gaetano Tartaglia
Summary: Enhanced crosslinking and immunoprecipitation sequencing (eCLIP-seq) is a method for detecting RNA-binding protein binding sites. However, current analysis strategies have low replication and high false positive rates. DEWSeq, a R/Bioconductor package, improves the detection of binding regions by utilizing replicate information and size-matched input controls. It has been shown to significantly increase the number and quality of binding sites.
NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Soojung Hahn, Gyuri Kim, Sang-Man Jin, Jae Hyeon Kim
Summary: This study utilized three-dimensional intestinal organoids to investigate the effects of metformin on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and found that metformin can enhance intestinal barrier function and reduce levels of inflammatory cytokines.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
V. V. Sudarev, M. S. Gette, S. V. Bazhenov, O. M. Tilinova, E. V. Zinovev, I. V. Manukhov, A. I. Kuklin, Yu. L. Ryzhykau, A. V. Vlasov
Summary: This study investigated the self-assembly processes of ferritin-based protein complexes and obtained structurally characterized oligomeric states. These results provide new potential and opportunities for the application of ferritin in various fields.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yalda Sabaghi, Farnaz Pourfarzad, Leila Zolghadr, Azita Bahrami, Tahereh Shojazadeh, Alireza Farasat, Nematollah Gheibi
Summary: p-Coumaric acid (p-CA) is a plant compound with anti-cancer activities. This study designed a nano-liposomal carrier containing p-CA to enhance its effectiveness against melanoma cells. The findings showed that the liposomal form of p-CA had a greater impact on the cells. Kinetic modeling indicated that the best fitting model was zero-order.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
M. D. Nazmul Hasan, Md Mahfuzur Rahman, Al Asmaul Husna, Nobuhiro Nozaki, Osamu Yamato, Naoki Miura
Summary: This study investigated the expression of ncRNAs other than miRNAs in different histologic subtypes of canine mammary gland tumors (MGT). Three aberrantly expressed ncRNAs were identified as potential biomarkers for differentiating MGT subtypes. YRNA and tRFs expression levels were found to be decreased in metastatic compared to primary MGT cell lines.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seine A. Shintani
Summary: In this study, the researchers used signal analysis to study the instantaneous amplitude and phase of sarcomeric oscillations in skeletal muscle. They identified two types of oscillations, sarcomeric oscillations and sarcosynced oscillations, and visualized their behavior during propagating waves. The researchers discovered the presence of sarcomeric defect holes and sarcomeric collision holes, which are important indicators for understanding the oscillation properties of sarcomeres. This finding has important implications for improving our understanding of muscle function and its regulatory mechanisms.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuanglin Zhang, Yuzhong Jia, Guolan Ma, Yanyan Yang, Zhenzhen Cao, Antao Luo, Zefu Zhang, Shihan Li, Jie Wen, Hanfeng Liu, Jihua Ma
Summary: Bupleurum is an antiarrhythmic agent that may exert its effects by inhibiting L-type calcium channels.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tomotaka Ohkubo, Yasuhiko Matsumoto, Hiroaki Sasaki, Kaoru Kinoshita, Yuki Ogasawara, Takashi Sugita
Summary: This study found that Citrobacter koseri inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis, disrupting the balance between S. epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus, and exacerbating inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Toshifumi Asano, Philipp Sasse, Takao Nakata
Summary: A Cre recombination-based fluorescent reporter system was developed to monitor cell-cell fusion. The system successfully detected the formation of multinuclear myotubes and placental syncytiotrophoblast. This tool could facilitate the study of cell-to-cell fusion.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ke Shi, Yunlong Shan, Xiao Sun, Kuida Chen, Qiong Luo, Qiang Xu
Summary: This study found that low expression of TP53INP2 is associated with poor survival in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. As the malignancy of CRC progresses, TP53INP2 expression gradually decreases. Knockdown of TP53INP2 promotes CRC cell proliferation and tumor growth. Mechanistically, TP53INP2 deficiency decreases phosphorylation of beta-catenin, leading to increased accumulation and enhanced nuclear translocation and transcriptional activity. Additionally, TP53INP2 sequesters TIM50, inhibiting its activation of beta-catenin. In conclusion, downregulation of TP53INP2 promotes CRC progression by activating beta-catenin.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Martina Rossi, Fabio Tomaselli, Alejandro Hochkoeppler
Summary: Oligomeric enzymes are known for their higher catalytic rates compared to monomeric enzymes, but the extent of additivity in their activity is still not well understood. This study used tetrameric rabbit lactate dehydrogenase as a model to examine the kinetics of its catalytic action. Surprisingly, when the concentration of the limiting reactant exceeded that of a single subunit, there was a significant slowdown in the enzyme's conformational rearrangements.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amin Sahraei, Mohammad Javad Shamsoddini, Fakhrossadat Mohammadi, Leila Hassani
Summary: This study explored the inhibitory effects of gallium curcumin, indium curcumin, and vanadyl curcumin on the amyloid fibrillation of hen egg white lysozyme, as well as the binding interactions of these metal complexes with the enzyme. The results showed that indium curcumin and vanadyl curcumin exhibited higher binding affinities and stronger inhibitory effects on amyloid fibrillation compared to gallium curcumin.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Takahiro Sasaki, Yoshiki Kuse, Shinsuke Nakamura, Masamitsu Shimazawa
Summary: PGRN deficiency plays a significant role in cardiac remodeling and arrhythmias post-myocardial infarction (MI), potentially by promoting metabolic abnormalities in macrophages.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hongwei Zhao, Yiqiang Li, Yibo Zhang, Chi Zhang
Summary: Electrical brain stimulation technology is commonly used to treat brain neurological disorders, but it can cause side effects. This study investigated the impact of electric fields on nerve fibers and revealed the possible origin of side effects. The findings provide guidance for selecting electrical parameters in clinical stimulation therapy.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Julia S. Scott, Lake-Ee Quek, Andrew J. Hoy, Johannes V. Swinnen, Zeyad D. Nassar, Lisa M. Butler
Summary: The fatty acid elongation enzyme ELOVL5 plays a critical role in promoting metastasis in prostate cancer. Knocking down ELOVL5 leads to the accumulation of malonyl-CoA, which inhibits fatty acid oxidation in mitochondria. This study highlights the importance of fatty acid elongation in regulating cell viability and provides a potential target for prostate cancer treatment.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zan Zhou, Wen-jun Jiang, Li Li, Jun-qiang Si
Summary: This study investigates the effect of noise exposure on cognitive function in mice and explores the underlying molecular mechanisms. The findings suggest that noise exposure leads to increased inflammation, increased phosphorylation of Tau protein, and decreased levels of postsynaptic density protein, resulting in cognitive impairment.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2024)