Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rosario Caltabiano, Rocco De Pasquale, Eliana Piombino, Giorgia Campo, Ferdinando Nicoletti, Eugenio Cavalli, Katia Mangano, Paolo Fagone
Summary: Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic cutaneous disease with unknown etiology and immunoinflammatory origin. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) and D-dopachrome tautomerase (DDT) may play key roles in autoimmune diseases and certain forms of cancers. The expression of MIF and DDT in normal skin and DLE lesions varies, suggesting a potential protective role in skin inflammation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuxin Zhang, Zhonglong Liu, Kexin Wang, Shenji Lu, Shuai Fan, Lili Xu, Bin Cai
Summary: This study revealed the role of MIF and TGF-β1 in post-traumatic joint contracture, showing that MIF can enhance TGF-β1 production in fibroblasts through MAPK signaling, leading to fibroblast function changes and joint capsule fibrosis. Further investigation into this mechanism may lead to potential therapeutic targets for PTJC.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Caroline Swoboda, Lena Deloch, Claudia von Zimmermann, Tanja Richter-Schmidinger, Bernd Lenz, Johannes Kornhuber, Christiane Muehle
Summary: This study investigated the potential of MIF at genetic, expression, and protein levels as a risk factor and biomarker for diagnosing, monitoring, or predicting MDD. The results suggest a genetic effect of MIF in women but do not provide strong evidence for its utility as a biomarker for MDD.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Benjamin L. Woolbright, Ganeshkumar Rajendran, Erika Abbott, Austin Martin, Sarah Amalraj, Katie Dennis, Xiaogang Li, Joshua Warrick, John A. Taylor
Summary: MIF2 functions similarly to MIF1 in promoting bladder cancer development and progression, partly through CD74. Dual inhibition of MIF homologs is more effective in reducing tumor burden in bladder cancer compared to single inhibition of MIF1.
JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mineyoshi Hiyoshi, Harumi Osago, Mikiko Kobayashi-Miura, Nobumasa Hara
Summary: Liver damage was induced in animal experiments using carbon tetrachloride (CCl4). CCl4 is activated by cytochrome P450 2E1, resulting in the formation of various metabolites including phosgene. D-dopachrome tautomerase (DDT) was found to have a glutathionyl carbonylated group at its N-terminal proline in rat livers damaged by CCl4. Major targets for glutathionyl carbonylation were identified as macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) and other MIF family proteins.
CHEMICO-BIOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
C. S. Sharanya, J. Abhithaj, K. G. Arun, Koti Reddy Eeda, Vignesh Bhat, E. J. Variyar, A. Sabu, M. Haridas
Summary: The study focused on designing methyl gallate derivatives and evaluating their anti-inflammatory effects through in silico, in vitro, and in vivo methods. One of the derivatives, MGSD 1, demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity in a rheumatoid arthritis animal model. The synthesized derivatives inhibited LOX enzyme and showed potential in reducing arthritis progression.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chunfang Zan, Bishan Yang, Markus Brandhofer, Omar El Bounkari, Jurgen Bernhagen
Summary: This article reviews the similarities and differences between macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) and its structural homolog D-dopachrome tautomerase (D-DT), focusing on their structures, signaling pathways, and roles in diseases. The article emphasizes the differential activities of MIF and MIF-2 in various diseases and discusses potential future opportunities for targeting both homologs.
Article
Cell Biology
Yuxin Zhang, Shenji Lu, Shuai Fan, Lili Xu, Xin Jiang, Kexin Wang, Bin Cai
Summary: The study revealed that MIF plays a role in promoting inflammation and fibrosis in post-traumatic joint contracture (PTJC). MIF regulates the proliferation, migration, and inflammation of JFs by coupling with CD74. This research provides new therapeutic targets for joint capsule fibrosis in PTJC.
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Jun-Xia Dai, Qun Lin, Hua-Jun Ba, Liang-Zhi Ye, Zhi-Wei Li, Jian-Yong Cai
Summary: This study found that serum MIF concentration was significantly higher in patients with severe traumatic brain injury compared to healthy controls, and was closely correlated with Glasgow coma scale scores and C-reactive protein concentration. Serum MIF concentration may be a useful biomarker for early detection of posttraumatic cerebrocardiac syndrome.
CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Zhang, Lei Xu, Yao Zhang, Jie Pan, Pu-qing Wang, Sheng Tian, Huan-ting Li, Bo-wen Gao, Ting-jun Hou, Xue-chu Zhen, Long-Tai Zheng
Summary: This study identified 12 compounds with better bioactivity than ISO-1 as MIF inhibitors, with compound 11 showing marked anti-inflammatory efficacy in LPS-activated BV-2 microglial cells by suppressing NF-κB and MAPKs activation. These findings suggest that small-molecule MIF inhibitors could be promising therapeutic agents for neuroinflammatory diseases.
ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA
(2022)
Article
Virology
Alperen Aksakal, Bugra Kerget, Ferhan Kerget, Seda Askin
Summary: The study revealed the correlation between serum migration inhibitory factor (MIF) level and disease severity in COVID-19, with higher MIF levels potentially indicating a more severe condition. MIF levels can serve as an important predictive indicator for early disease prognosis in COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Liwei Xue, Xiaosheng Jin, Tingting Ji, Rongzhou Li, Xiaoju Zhuge, Fang Xu, Zijiao Quan, Haibin Tong, Weilai Yu
Summary: Luteolin shows promising therapeutic potential for colitis by ameliorating DSS-induced colitis, antagonizing IKK alpha/beta, suppressing NF-kappa B signaling, and inhibiting macrophage activation and migration.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yoko Yoshihisa, Mati Ur Rehman, Tsugunobu Andoh, Yoshiaki Tabuchi, Teruhiko Makino, Tadamichi Shimizu
Summary: The study showed that D-DT Tg mice developed tumors more rapidly than wild-type mice under chronic UVB exposure, with a higher incidence of tumors observed in D-DT Tg mice. The expression of p53, PUMA, and Bax in keratinocytes of D-DT Tg mice was lower compared to wild-type mice, indicating that D-DT overexpression may confer protection against UVB-induced apoptosis in keratinocytes. These findings suggest that D-DT plays a crucial role in photocarcinogenesis and could be a potential therapeutic target for preventing skin malignancies.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ljupka Gligorovska, Ana Teofilovic, Danijela Vojnovic Milutinovic, Nenad Miladinovic, Sanja Kovacevic, Natasa Velickovic, Ana Djordjevic
Summary: Dietary fructose can disturb hepatic lipid metabolism leading to lipid accumulation and steatosis, with Mif deficiency exacerbating these effects by enhancing inflammation and activating the GR signaling pathway.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Juan Cai, Lin Huang, Hongri Tang, Hongling Xu, Lingjun Wang, Minghui Zheng, Hongsong Yu, Hui Liu
Summary: The MIF produced by Thelazia callipaeda can induce M2-like macrophage polarization through TLR4-mediated activation of the PI3K-Akt pathway, potentially aiding in disrupting the host immune system.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Samik Bindu, Somnath Mazumder, Uday Bandyopadhyay
BIOCHEMICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Asim Azhar Siddiqui, Debanjan Saha, Mohd Shameel Iqbal, Shubhra Jyoti Saha, Souvik Sarkar, Chinmoy Banerjee, Shiladitya Nag, Somnath Mazumder, Rudranil De, Saikat Pramanik, Subhashis Debsharma, Uday Bandyopadhyay
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-GENERAL SUBJECTS
(2020)
Review
Cell Biology
Rudranil De, Somnath Mazumder, Uday Bandyopadhyay
Summary: Mitochondria play crucial roles in cellular metabolism, bioenergetics, proliferation, and death, and their quality is influenced by various external and internal stimuli. Mitophagy is essential for quality control and selective elimination of damaged mitochondria to maintain physiological homeostasis.
CELL BIOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Somnath Mazumder, Mukta Barman, Uday Bandyopadhyay, Samik Bindu
Review
Immunology
Zahra Gholizadeh, Mohd. Shameel Iqbal, Rui Li, Fabio Romerio
Summary: Viruses have developed creative ways of encoding multiple proteins within the same genomic region by using overprinting. The complex retrovirus HIV-1 expresses multiple proteins from different reading frames, including the poorly understood Antisense Protein (ASP) gene. The role and function of ASP in the virus lifecycle remain a topic of ongoing research.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sumit Das, Shantonu Roy, Arup Bhowmik, Writhabrata Sarkar, Imtiaj Mondal, Aniket Mishra, Shubhra Jyoti Saha, Sudip Karmakar, Indubhusan Deb
Summary: This study establishes a straightforward strategy for the direct incorporation of sulfonyl units into a xanthene moiety, yielding xanthen-9-sulfone derivatives in good to excellent yields via metal-free radical-radical cross-coupling reaction. The methodology uses easily accessible starting materials and proceeds efficiently under simple reaction conditions with a high degree of functional group compatibility.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Somnath Mazumder, Samik Bindu, Rudranil De, Subhashis Debsharma, Saikat Pramanik, Uday Bandyopadhyay
Summary: Gastroduodenal inflammation and ulcerative injuries are increasing due to various factors such as socio-economic stress, unhealthy habits, and the use of certain medications. The COVID-19 pandemic has also led to gastrointestinal complications, posing a challenge to healthcare systems. Mitochondrial dysfunctions play a significant role in the pathogenesis of diseases and can be targeted for prevention and treatment. Oxidative and nitrosative stress cause mitochondrial injury, leading to tissue damage and inflammation. Understanding the molecular events and factors affecting mitochondria is important for understanding gastrointestinal mucosal pathogenesis and developing new drugs.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rui Li, Isabella Caico, Ziyan Xu, Mohammad Shameel Iqbal, Fabio Romerio
Summary: Nucleosomes on the HIV-1 5 ' LTR regulate sense transcription and latency, while the NSP in the 3 ' LTR expresses antisense transcripts. Epigenetic regulation of NSP activity was investigated using two chronically infected T cell lines. Histone acetylation and methylation were found to regulate both sense and antisense transcription, with the latter potentially limiting the efficacy of latency-reversing agents in HIV-1 cure strategies.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Subhashis Debsharma, Saikat Pramanik, Samik Bindu, Somnath Mazumder, Troyee Das, Debanjan Saha, Rudranil De, Shiladitya Nag, Chinmoy Banerjee, Asim Azhar Siddiqui, Zhumur Ghosh, Uday Bandyopadhyay
Summary: This study investigated the effects of honokiol, a phytochemical, on gastric injury caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The results showed that honokiol protected against NSAID-induced gastric injury by stimulating the activity of Sirtuin-3 and maintaining mitochondrial integrity. This provides a basis for a novel gastroprotective strategy.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Chinmoy Banerjee, Shiladitya Nag, Manish Goyal, Debanjan Saha, Asim Azhar Siddiqui, Somnath Mazumder, Subhashis Debsharma, Saikat Pramanik, Uday Bandyopadhyay
Summary: This study reveals the nuclease activity of PfAlba3 in response to DNA damage and its potential role in Plasmodium pathogenicity.