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Chao-Pellicer J, Arberas-Jiménez I, Sifaoui I, Piñero JE, Lorenzo-Morales J. Exploring therapeutic approaches against Naegleria fowleri infections through the COVID box. Int J Parasitol Drugs Drug Resist 2024; 25:100545. [PMID: 38718717 PMCID: PMC11091526 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpddr.2024.100545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
Abstract
Naegleria fowleri, known as the brain-eating amoeba, is the pathogen that causes the primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a severe neurodegenerative disease with a fatality rate exceeding 95%. Moreover, PAM cases commonly involved previous activities in warm freshwater bodies that allow amoebae-containing water through the nasal passages. Hence, awareness among healthcare professionals and the general public are the key to contribute to a higher and faster number of diagnoses worldwide. Current treatment options for PAM, such as amphotericin B and miltefosine, are limited by potential cytotoxic effects. In this context, the repurposing of existing compounds has emerged as a promising strategy. In this study, the evaluation of the COVID Box which contains 160 compounds demonstrated significant in vitro amoebicidal activity against two type strains of N. fowleri. From these compounds, terconazole, clemastine, ABT-239 and PD-144418 showed a higher selectivity against the parasite compared to the remaining products. In addition, programmed cell death assays were conducted with these four compounds, unveiling compatible metabolic events in treated amoebae. These compounds exhibited chromatin condensation and alterations in cell membrane permeability, indicating their potential to induce programmed cell death. Assessment of mitochondrial membrane potential disruption and a significant reduction in ATP production emphasized the impact of these compounds on the mitochondria, with the identification of increased ROS production underscoring their potential as effective treatment options. This study emphasizes the potential of the mentioned COVID Box compounds against N. fowleri, providing a path for enhanced PAM therapies.
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- Javier Chao-Pellicer
- Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, S/N, 38203, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain; Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Pediatría, Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Toxicología, Medicina Legal y Forense y Parasitología, Universidad de La Laguna, 38203, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28220, Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, S/N, 38203, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain; Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Pediatría, Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Toxicología, Medicina Legal y Forense y Parasitología, Universidad de La Laguna, 38203, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain.
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- Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, S/N, 38203, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain; Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Pediatría, Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Toxicología, Medicina Legal y Forense y Parasitología, Universidad de La Laguna, 38203, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28220, Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, S/N, 38203, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain; Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Pediatría, Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Toxicología, Medicina Legal y Forense y Parasitología, Universidad de La Laguna, 38203, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28220, Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto Universitario de Enfermedades Tropicales y Salud Pública de Canarias, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez, S/N, 38203, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain; Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Pediatría, Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Toxicología, Medicina Legal y Forense y Parasitología, Universidad de La Laguna, 38203, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Infecciosas (CIBERINFEC), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, 28220, Madrid, Spain.
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Yu SK, Yu T, Wang YM, Sun A, Liu J, Lu KH. CCT6A facilitates lung adenocarcinoma progression and glycolysis via STAT1/HK2 axis. J Transl Med 2024; 22:460. [PMID: 38750462 PMCID: PMC11094951 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05284-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Chaperonin Containing TCP1 Subunit 6 A (CCT6A) is a prominent protein involved in the folding and stabilization of newly synthesized proteins. However, its roles and underlying mechanisms in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), one of the most aggressive cancers, remain elusive. METHODS Our study utilized in vitro cell phenotype experiments to assess CCT6A's impact on the proliferation and invasion capabilities of LUAD cell lines. To delve into CCT6A's intrinsic mechanisms affecting glycolysis and proliferation in lung adenocarcinoma, we employed transcriptomic sequencing and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis. Co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) and chromatin immunoprecipitation (CHIP) assays were also conducted to substantiate the mechanism. RESULTS CCT6A was found to be significantly overexpressed in LUAD and associated with a poorer prognosis. The silencing of CCT6A inhibited the proliferation and migration of LUAD cells and elevated apoptosis rates. Mechanistically, CCT6A interacted with STAT1 protein, forming a complex that enhances the stability of STAT1 by protecting it from ubiquitin-mediated degradation. This, in turn, facilitated the transcription of hexokinase 2 (HK2), a critical enzyme in aerobic glycolysis, thereby stimulating LUAD's aerobic glycolysis and progression. CONCLUSION Our findings reveal that the CCT6A/STAT1/HK2 axis orchestrated a reprogramming of glucose metabolism and thus promoted LUAD progression. These insights position CCT6A as a promising candidate for therapeutic intervention in LUAD treatment.
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- Shao-Kun Yu
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Vetter J, Papa G, Tobler K, Rodriguez JM, Kley M, Myers M, Wiesendanger M, Schraner EM, Luque D, Burrone OR, Fraefel C, Eichwald C. The recruitment of TRiC chaperonin in rotavirus viroplasms correlates with virus replication. mBio 2024; 15:e0049924. [PMID: 38470055 PMCID: PMC11005421 DOI: 10.1128/mbio.00499-24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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Rotavirus (RV) replication takes place in the viroplasms, cytosolic inclusions that allow the synthesis of virus genome segments and their encapsidation in the core shell, followed by the addition of the second layer of the virion. The viroplasms are composed of several viral proteins, including NSP5, which serves as the main building block. Microtubules, lipid droplets, and miRNA-7 are among the host components recruited in viroplasms. We investigated the interaction between RV proteins and host components of the viroplasms by performing a pull-down assay of lysates from RV-infected cells expressing NSP5-BiolD2. Subsequent tandem mass spectrometry identified all eight subunits of the tailless complex polypeptide I ring complex (TRiC), a cellular chaperonin responsible for folding at least 10% of the cytosolic proteins. Our confirmed findings reveal that TRiC is brought into viroplasms and wraps around newly formed double-layered particles. Chemical inhibition of TRiC and silencing of its subunits drastically reduced virus progeny production. Through direct RNA sequencing, we show that TRiC is critical for RV replication by controlling dsRNA genome segment synthesis, particularly negative-sense single-stranded RNA. Importantly, cryo-electron microscopy analysis shows that TRiC inhibition results in defective virus particles lacking genome segments and polymerase complex (VP1/VP3). Moreover, TRiC associates with VP2 and NSP5 but not with VP1. Also, VP2 is shown to be essential for recruiting TRiC in viroplasms and preserving their globular morphology. This study highlights the essential role of TRiC in viroplasm formation and in facilitating virion assembly during the RV life cycle. IMPORTANCE The replication of rotavirus takes place in cytosolic inclusions termed viroplasms. In these inclusions, the distinct 11 double-stranded RNA genome segments are co-packaged to complete a genome in newly generated virus particles. In this study, we show for the first time that the tailless complex polypeptide I ring complex (TRiC), a cellular chaperonin responsible for the folding of at least 10% of the cytosolic proteins, is a component of viroplasms and is required for the synthesis of the viral negative-sense single-stranded RNA. Specifically, TRiC associates with NSP5 and VP2, the cofactor involved in RNA replication. Our study adds a new component to the current model of rotavirus replication, where TRiC is recruited to viroplasms to assist replication.
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- Janine Vetter
- Institute of Virology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Molecular Immunology Lab, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute of Virology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Structure of Macromolecules, Centro Nacional de Biotecnología/CSIC, Cantoblanco, Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Virology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Proteomics Lab, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute of Virology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Virology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Electron Microscope Unit, Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Molecular Immunology Lab, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute of Virology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Yang Y, Zhang G, Su M, Shi Q, Chen Q. Prefoldin Subunits and Its Associate Partners: Conservations and Specificities in Plants. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:556. [PMID: 38498526 PMCID: PMC10893143 DOI: 10.3390/plants13040556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Prefoldins (PFDs) are ubiquitous co-chaperone proteins that originated in archaea during evolution and are present in all eukaryotes, including yeast, mammals, and plants. Typically, prefoldin subunits form hexameric PFD complex (PFDc) that, together with class II chaperonins, mediate the folding of nascent proteins, such as actin and tubulin. In addition to functioning as a co-chaperone in cytoplasm, prefoldin subunits are also localized in the nucleus, which is essential for transcription and post-transcription regulation. However, the specific and critical roles of prefoldins in plants have not been well summarized. In this review, we present an overview of plant prefoldin and its related proteins, summarize the structure of prefoldin/prefoldin-like complex (PFD/PFDLc), and analyze the versatile landscape by prefoldin subunits, from cytoplasm to nucleus regulation. We also focus the specific role of prefoldin-mediated phytohormone response and global plant development. Finally, we overview the emerging prefoldin-like (PFDL) subunits in plants and the novel roles in related processes, and discuss the next direction in further studies.
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- Yi Yang
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China; (G.Z.); (M.S.)
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China; (G.Z.); (M.S.)
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China; (G.Z.); (M.S.)
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- National Key Laboratory of Wheat Improvement, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China;
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biophysics, Institute of Biophysics, Dezhou University, Dezhou 253023, China; (G.Z.); (M.S.)
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Su X, Zhou H, Xu F, Zhang J, Xiao B, Qi Q, Lin L, Yang B. Chaperonin TRiC/CCT subunit CCT7 is involved in the replication of canine parvovirus in F81 cells. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1346894. [PMID: 38384266 PMCID: PMC10879588 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1346894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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Canine parvovirus (CPV) is one of the most common lethal viruses in canines. The virus disease is prevalent throughout the year, with high morbidity and mortality rate, causing serious harm to dogs and the dog industry. Previously, yeast two hybrid method was used to screen the protein chaperonin containing TCP-1 (CCT7) that interacts with VP2. However, the mechanism of interactions between CCT7 and VP2 on CPV replication remains unclear. In this study, we first verified the interaction between CCT7 and viral VP2 proteins using yeast one-to-one experiment and co-immunoprecipitation (CoIP) experiment. Laser confocal microscopy observation showed that CCT7 and VP2 were able to co-localize and were mostly localized in the cytoplasm. In addition, the study of VP2 truncated mutant found that the interaction region of VP2 with CCT7 was located between amino acids 231 and 320. Cycloheximide (CHX) chase experiments showed that CCT7 can improve the stability of VP2 protein. After further regulation of CCT7 expression in F81 cells, it was found that the expression level of VP2 protein was significantly reduced after knocking down CCT7 expression by RNA interference (RNAi) or HSF1A inhibitor, and increased after overexpressing host CCT7. The study reveals the role of VP2 interacting protein CCT7 in the replication process of CPV, which could provide a potential target for the prevention and control of CPV.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases in Livestock and Poultry, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, China
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Zeng C, Han S, Pan Y, Huang Z, Zhang B, Zhang B. Revisiting the chaperonin T-complex protein-1 ring complex in human health and disease: A proteostasis modulator and beyond. Clin Transl Med 2024; 14:e1592. [PMID: 38363102 PMCID: PMC10870801 DOI: 10.1002/ctm2.1592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Disrupted protein homeostasis (proteostasis) has been demonstrated to facilitate the progression of various diseases. The cytosolic T-complex protein-1 ring complex (TRiC/CCT) was discovered to be a critical player in orchestrating proteostasis by folding eukaryotic proteins, guiding intracellular localisation and suppressing protein aggregation. Intensive investigations of TRiC/CCT in different fields have improved the understanding of its role and molecular mechanism in multiple physiological and pathological processes. MAIN BODY In this review, we embark on a journey through the dynamic protein folding cycle of TRiC/CCT, unraveling the intricate mechanisms of its substrate selection, recognition, and intriguing folding and assembly processes. In addition to discussing the critical role of TRiC/CCT in maintaining proteostasis, we detail its involvement in cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, autophagy, metabolic control, adaptive immunity and signal transduction processes. Furthermore, we meticulously catalogue a compendium of TRiC-associated diseases, such as neuropathies, cardiovascular diseases and various malignancies. Specifically, we report the roles and molecular mechanisms of TRiC/CCT in regulating cancer formation and progression. Finally, we discuss unresolved issues in TRiC/CCT research, highlighting the efforts required for translation to clinical applications, such as diagnosis and treatment. CONCLUSION This review aims to provide a comprehensive view of TRiC/CCT for researchers to inspire further investigations and explorations of potential translational possibilities.
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- Chenglong Zeng
- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
- Clinical Medical Research Center of Hepatic Surgery at Hubei ProvinceWuhanChina
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato‐Pancreatic‐Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
- Clinical Medical Research Center of Hepatic Surgery at Hubei ProvinceWuhanChina
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato‐Pancreatic‐Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
- Clinical Medical Research Center of Hepatic Surgery at Hubei ProvinceWuhanChina
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato‐Pancreatic‐Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
- Clinical Medical Research Center of Hepatic Surgery at Hubei ProvinceWuhanChina
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato‐Pancreatic‐Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
- Clinical Medical Research Center of Hepatic Surgery at Hubei ProvinceWuhanChina
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato‐Pancreatic‐Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
- Clinical Medical Research Center of Hepatic Surgery at Hubei ProvinceWuhanChina
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato‐Pancreatic‐Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
- Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of EducationWuhanChina
- Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, National Health CommissionWuhanChina
- Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesWuhanChina
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Qiao H, Li H. PLP2 Could Be a Prognostic Biomarker and Potential Treatment Target in Glioblastoma Multiforme. Pharmgenomics Pers Med 2023; 16:991-1009. [PMID: 37964785 PMCID: PMC10642424 DOI: 10.2147/pgpm.s425251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Objective This study aimed to discern the association between PLP2 expression, its biological significance, and the extent of immune infiltration in human GBM. Methods Utilizing the GEPIA2 and TCGA databases, we contrasted the expression levels of PLP2 in GBM against normal tissue. We utilized GEPIA2 and LinkedOmics for survival analysis, recognized genes co-expressed with PLP2 via cBioPortal and GEPIA2, and implemented GO and KEGG analyses. The STRING database facilitated the construction of protein-protein interaction networks. We evaluated the relationship of PLP2 with tumor immune infiltrates using ssGSEA and the TIMER 2.0 database. An IHC assay assessed PLP2 and PDL-1 expression in GBM tissue, and the Drugbank database aided in identifying potential PLP2-targeting compounds. Molecular docking was accomplished using Autodock Vina 1.2.2. Results PLP2 expression was markedly higher in GBM tissues in comparison to normal tissues. High PLP2 expression correlated with a decrease in overall survival across two databases. Functional analyses highlighted a focus of PLP2 functions within leukocyte. Discrepancies in PLP2 expression were evident in immune infiltration, impacting CD4+ T cells, neutrophils, myeloid dendritic cells, and macrophages. There was a concomitant increase in PLP2 and PD-L1 expression in GBM tissues, revealing a link between the two. Molecular docking with ethosuximide and praziquantel yielded scores of -7.441 and -4.295 kcal/mol, correspondingly. Conclusion PLP2's upregulation in GBM may adversely influence the lifespan of GBM patients. The involvement of PLP2 in pathways linked to leukocyte function is suggested. The positive correlation between PLP2 and PD-L1 could provide insights into PLP2's role in glioma modulation. Our research hints at PLP2's potential as a therapeutic target for GBM, with ethosuximide and praziquantel emerging as potential treatment candidates, especially emphasizing the potential of these compounds in GBM treatment targeting PLP2.
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- Hao Qiao
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
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Scalia F, Conway de Macario E, Bonaventura G, Cappello F, Macario AJL. Histopathology of Skeletal Muscle in a Distal Motor Neuropathy Associated with a Mutant CCT5 Subunit: Clues for Future Developments to Improve Differential Diagnosis and Personalized Therapy. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:biology12050641. [PMID: 37237456 DOI: 10.3390/biology12050641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Genetic chaperonopathies are rare but, because of misdiagnosis, there are probably more cases than those that are recorded in the literature and databases. This occurs because practitioners are generally unaware of the existence and/or the symptoms and signs of chaperonopathies. It is necessary to educate the medical community about these diseases and, with research, to unveil their mechanisms. The structure and functions of various chaperones in vitro have been studied, but information on the impact of mutant chaperones in humans, in vivo, is scarce. Here, we present a succinct review of the most salient abnormalities of skeletal muscle, based on our earlier report of a patient who carried a mutation in the chaperonin CCT5 subunit and suffered from a distal motor neuropathy of early onset. We discuss our results in relation to the very few other published pertinent reports we were able to find. A complex picture of multiple muscle-tissue abnormalities was evident, with signs of atrophy, apoptosis, and abnormally low levels and atypical distribution patterns of some components of muscle and the chaperone system. In-silico analysis predicts that the mutation affects CCT5 in a way that could interfere with the recognition and handling of substrate. Thus, it is possible that some of the abnormalities are the direct consequence of defective chaperoning, but others may be indirectly related to defective chaperoning or caused by other different pathogenic pathways. Biochemical, and molecular biologic and genetic analyses should now help in understanding the mechanisms underpinning the histologic abnormalities and, thus, provide clues to facilitate diagnosis and guide the development of therapeutic tools.
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- Federica Scalia
- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics (BiND), University of Palermo (UNIPA), 90127 Palermo, Italy
- Euro-Mediterranean Institute of Science and Technology (IEMEST), 90139 Palermo, Italy
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- Euro-Mediterranean Institute of Science and Technology (IEMEST), 90139 Palermo, Italy
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Maryland at Baltimore-Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET), Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics (BiND), University of Palermo (UNIPA), 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics (BiND), University of Palermo (UNIPA), 90127 Palermo, Italy
- Euro-Mediterranean Institute of Science and Technology (IEMEST), 90139 Palermo, Italy
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- Euro-Mediterranean Institute of Science and Technology (IEMEST), 90139 Palermo, Italy
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Maryland at Baltimore-Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET), Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
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Sîrbulescu RF, Ilieş I, Amelung L, Zupanc GKH. Proteomic characterization of spontaneously regrowing spinal cord following injury in the teleost fish Apteronotus leptorhynchus, a regeneration-competent vertebrate. J Comp Physiol A Neuroethol Sens Neural Behav Physiol 2022; 208:671-706. [PMID: 36445471 DOI: 10.1007/s00359-022-01591-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In adult mammals, spontaneous repair after spinal cord injury (SCI) is severely limited. By contrast, teleost fish successfully regenerate injured axons and produce new neurons from adult neural stem cells after SCI. The molecular mechanisms underlying this high regenerative capacity are largely unknown. The present study addresses this gap by examining the temporal dynamics of proteome changes in response to SCI in the brown ghost knifefish (Apteronotus leptorhynchus). Two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis (2D DIGE) was combined with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) to collect data during early (1 day), mid (10 days), and late (30 days) phases of regeneration following caudal amputation SCI. Forty-two unique proteins with significant differences in abundance between injured and intact control samples were identified. Correlation analysis uncovered six clusters of spots with similar expression patterns over time and strong conditional dependences, typically within functional families or between isoforms. Significantly regulated proteins were associated with axon development and regeneration; proliferation and morphogenesis; neuronal differentiation and re-establishment of neural connections; promotion of neuroprotection, redox homeostasis, and membrane repair; and metabolism or energy supply. Notably, at all three time points examined, significant regulation of proteins involved in inflammatory responses was absent.
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- Ruxandra F Sîrbulescu
- School of Engineering and Science, Jacobs University Bremen, 28725, Bremen, Germany
- Laboratory of Neurobiology, Department of Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
- Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02129, USA
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- School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Jacobs University Bremen, 28725, Bremen, Germany
- Laboratory of Neurobiology, Department of Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, Department of Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- School of Engineering and Science, Jacobs University Bremen, 28725, Bremen, Germany.
- Laboratory of Neurobiology, Department of Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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Identification of sitagliptin binding proteins by affinity purification mass spectrometry. Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) 2022; 54:1453-1463. [PMID: 36239351 PMCID: PMC9827809 DOI: 10.3724/abbs.2022142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is recognized as a serious public health concern with increasing incidence. The dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor sitagliptin has been used for the treatment of T2DM worldwide. Although sitagliptin has excellent therapeutic outcome, adverse effects are observed. In addition, previous studies have suggested that sitagliptin may have pleiotropic effects other than treating T2DM. These pieces of evidence point to the importance of further investigation of the molecular mechanisms of sitagliptin, starting from the identification of sitagliptin-binding proteins. In this study, by combining affinity purification mass spectrometry (AP-MS) and stable isotope labeling by amino acids in cell culture (SILAC), we discover seven high-confidence targets that can interact with sitagliptin. Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) assay confirms the binding of sitagliptin to three proteins, i. e., LYPLAL1, TCP1, and CCAR2, with binding affinities (K D) ranging from 50.1 μM to 1490 μM. Molecular docking followed by molecular dynamic (MD) simulation reveals hydrogen binding between sitagliptin and the catalytic triad of LYPLAL1, and also between sitagliptin and the P-loop of ATP-binding pocket of TCP1. Molecular mechanics Poisson-Boltzmann Surface Area (MMPBSA) analysis indicates that sitagliptin can stably bind to LYPLAL1 and TCP1 in active sites, which may have an impact on the functions of these proteins. SPR analysis validates the binding affinity of sitagliptin to TCP1 mutant D88A is ~10 times lower than that to the wild-type TCP1. Our findings provide insights into the sitagliptin-targets interplay and demonstrate the potential of sitagliptin in regulating gluconeogenesis and in anti-tumor drug development.
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Xiao R, Yuan Y, Xia H, Ge Q, Chen L, Zhu F, Xu J, Wang X, Fan Y, Wang Q, Yang Y, Chen K. Comparative transcriptome and proteome reveal synergistic functions of differentially expressed genes and proteins implicated in an over-dominant silkworm heterosis of increased silk yield. INSECT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2022; 31:551-567. [PMID: 35445454 DOI: 10.1111/imb.12779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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We previously observed an over-dominant silkworm heterosis of increased yield in a cross of Bombyx mori nuclear polyhydrosis virus-resistant strain NB with a susceptible strain 306. In the present study, we found that heterosis also exists in crosses of NB with other susceptible strains, indicating it is a more general phenomenon. We performed comparative transcriptome and proteome and identified 1624 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 298 differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) in silk glands between parents and F1 hybrids, of which 24 DEGs/DEPs showed consistent expression at mRNA and protein levels revealed by Venn joint analysis. Their expressions are completely non-additive, mainly transgressive and under low-parent, suggesting recombination of parental genomes may be the major genetic mechanism for the heterosis. GO and KEGG analyses revealed that they may function in generally similar but distinctive aspects of metabolisms and processes with signal transduction and translation being most affected. Notably, they may not only up-regulate biosynthesis and transport of silk proteins but also down-regulate other unrelated processes, synergistically and globally remodelling the silk gland to increase yield and cause the heterosis. Our findings contribute insights into the understanding of silkworm heterosis and silk gland development and provide targets for transgenic manipulation to further increase the silk yield.
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- Rui Xiao
- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China
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Genome-scale RNA interference profiling of Trypanosoma brucei cell cycle progression defects. Nat Commun 2022; 13:5326. [PMID: 36088375 PMCID: PMC9464253 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-33109-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Trypanosomatids, which include major pathogens of humans and livestock, are flagellated protozoa for which cell cycle controls and the underlying mechanisms are not completely understood. Here, we describe a genome-wide RNA-interference library screen for cell cycle defects in Trypanosoma brucei. We induced massive parallel knockdown, sorted the perturbed population using high-throughput flow cytometry, deep-sequenced RNAi-targets from each stage and digitally reconstructed cell cycle profiles at a genomic scale; also enabling data visualisation using an online tool ( https://tryp-cycle.pages.dev/ ). Analysis of several hundred genes that impact cell cycle progression reveals >100 flagellar component knockdowns linked to genome endoreduplication, evidence for metabolic control of the G1-S transition, surface antigen regulatory mRNA-binding protein knockdowns linked to G2M accumulation, and a putative nucleoredoxin required for both mitochondrial genome segregation and for mitosis. The outputs provide comprehensive functional genomic evidence for the known and novel machineries, pathways and regulators that coordinate trypanosome cell cycle progression.
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Yadav S, Anand A, Ramalingam K, Balodi DC, Maras JS, Goyal N. Unraveling of interacting protein network of chaperonin TCP1 gamma subunit of Leishmania donovani. Cell Stress Chaperones 2022; 27:205-222. [PMID: 35199315 PMCID: PMC9106790 DOI: 10.1007/s12192-022-01262-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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T-complex polypeptide-1 (TCP1) is a group II chaperonin that folds various cellular proteins. About 10% of cytosolic proteins in yeast have been shown to flux through the TCP1 protein complex indicating that it interacts and folds a plethora of substrate proteins that perform essential functions. In Leishmania donovani, the gamma subunit of TCP1 (LdTCP1γ) has been shown to form a homo-oligomeric complex and exhibited ATP-dependent protein folding activity. LdTCP1γ is essential for the growth and infectivity of the parasite. The interacting partners of L. donovani TCP1γ, involved in many cellular processes, are far from being understood. In this study, we utilized co-immunoprecipitation assay coupled with liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) to unravel protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks of LdTCP1γ in the L. donovani parasite. Label-free quantification (LFQ) proteomic analysis revealed 719 interacting partners of LdTCP1γ. String analysis showed that LdTCP1γ interacts with all subunits of TCP1 complex as well as other proteins belonging to pathways like metabolic process, ribosome, protein folding, sorting, and degradation. Trypanothione reductase, identified as one of the interacting partners, is refolded by LdTCP1γ. In addition, the differential expression of LdTCP1γ modulates the trypanothione reductase activity in L. donovani parasite. The study provides novel insight into the role of LdTCP1γ that will pave the way to better understand parasite biology by identifying the interacting partners of this chaperonin.
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- Shailendra Yadav
- Division of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, 226031, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Gaziabaad, 201002, India
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- Division of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, 226031, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Gaziabaad, 201002, India
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- Division of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, 226031, India
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- Division of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, 226031, India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Gaziabaad, 201002, India
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, 110070, India
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- Division of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, 226031, India.
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Gaziabaad, 201002, India.
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Kelly JJ, Tranter D, Pardon E, Chi G, Kramer H, Happonen L, Knee KM, Janz JM, Steyaert J, Bulawa C, Paavilainen VO, Huiskonen JT, Yue WW. Snapshots of actin and tubulin folding inside the TRiC chaperonin. Nat Struct Mol Biol 2022; 29:420-429. [PMID: 35449234 PMCID: PMC9113939 DOI: 10.1038/s41594-022-00755-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The integrity of a cell's proteome depends on correct folding of polypeptides by chaperonins. The chaperonin TCP-1 ring complex (TRiC) acts as obligate folder for >10% of cytosolic proteins, including he cytoskeletal proteins actin and tubulin. Although its architecture and how it recognizes folding substrates are emerging from structural studies, the subsequent fate of substrates inside the TRiC chamber is not defined. We trapped endogenous human TRiC with substrates (actin, tubulin) and cochaperone (PhLP2A) at different folding stages, for structure determination by cryo-EM. The already-folded regions of client proteins are anchored at the chamber wall, positioning unstructured regions toward the central space to achieve their native fold. Substrates engage with different sections of the chamber during the folding cycle, coupled to TRiC open-and-close transitions. Further, the cochaperone PhLP2A modulates folding, acting as a molecular strut between substrate and TRiC chamber. Our structural snapshots piece together an emerging model of client protein folding within TRiC.
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- John J Kelly
- Centre for Medicines Discovery, Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Structural Biology Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
- VIB-VUB Center for Structural Biology, VIB, Brussels, Belgium
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- Centre for Medicines Discovery, Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Biological Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Facility, MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences, Imperial College London, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, London, UK
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- Division of Infection Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Pfizer Rare Disease Research Unit, Worldwide Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Pfizer Rare Disease Research Unit, Worldwide Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Structural Biology Brussels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
- VIB-VUB Center for Structural Biology, VIB, Brussels, Belgium
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- Pfizer Rare Disease Research Unit, Worldwide Research and Development, Pfizer Inc., Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
- Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Programme, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
- Division of Structural Biology, Wellcome Centre for Human Genetics, Roosevelt Drive, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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- Centre for Medicines Discovery, Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
- Biosciences Institute, Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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Chen S, Tian Y, Ju A, Li B, Fu Y, Luo Y. Suppression of CCT3 Inhibits Tumor Progression by Impairing ATP Production and Cytoplasmic Translation in Lung Adenocarcinoma. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23073983. [PMID: 35409343 PMCID: PMC9000022 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23073983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Heat shock proteins are highly expressed in various cancers and exert critical functions in tumor progression. However, their expression patterns and functions in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remain largely unknown. We identified that chaperonin-containing T-complex protein-1 subunit 3 (CCT3) was highly expressed in LUAD cells and was positively correlated with LUAD malignancy in the clinical samples. Animal studies showed that silencing CCT3 dramatically inhibited tumor growth and metastasis of LUAD. Proliferation and migration were markedly suppressed in CCT3-deficient LUAD cells. Moreover, the knockdown of CCT3 promoted apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Mechanistically, the function of glycolysis was significantly inhibited and the total intracellular ATP levels were reduced by at least 25% in CCT3-deficient cells. In addition, the knockdown of CCT3 decreased the protein translation and led to a significant reduction in eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 (EIF3G) protein, which was identified as a protein that interacts with CCT3. Impaired protein synthesis and cell growth in EIF3G-deficient cells were consistent with those caused by CCT3 knockdown in LUAD cells. Taken together, our study demonstrated in multiple ways that CCT3 is a critical factor for supporting growth and metastasis of LUAD, and for the first time, its roles in maintaining intracellular ATP levels and cytoplasmic translation are reported. Our novel findings provide a potential therapeutic target for lung adenocarcinoma.
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- Shuohua Chen
- Cancer Biology Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (S.C.); (Y.T.); (A.J.); (B.L.); (Y.F.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Protein Therapeutics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- The National Engineering Research Center for Protein Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (S.C.); (Y.T.); (A.J.); (B.L.); (Y.F.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Protein Therapeutics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- The National Engineering Research Center for Protein Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (S.C.); (Y.T.); (A.J.); (B.L.); (Y.F.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Protein Therapeutics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- The National Engineering Research Center for Protein Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (S.C.); (Y.T.); (A.J.); (B.L.); (Y.F.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Protein Therapeutics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- The National Engineering Research Center for Protein Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (S.C.); (Y.T.); (A.J.); (B.L.); (Y.F.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Protein Therapeutics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- The National Engineering Research Center for Protein Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Cancer Biology Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (S.C.); (Y.T.); (A.J.); (B.L.); (Y.F.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory for Protein Therapeutics, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
- The National Engineering Research Center for Protein Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Hu X, Zhu H, Chen B, He X, Shen Y, Zhang X, Chen W, Liu X, Xu Y, Xu X. Tubulin Alpha 1b Is Associated with the Immune Cell Infiltration and the Response of HCC Patients to Immunotherapy. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12040858. [PMID: 35453905 PMCID: PMC9031616 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12040858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Tubulin alpha 1b (TUBA1B) is an important microtubule isoform that is involved in the formation of the cytoskeleton. The objective of our study was to explore the potential of TUBA1B in predicting the prognosis of HCC and patients’ response to immunotherapy. Raw data was extracted from TCGA and GEO databases, and then HCCDB, TIMER, HPA, and GEPIA websites, as well as R software, were used to perform bioinformatics analysis to investigate the potential of TUBA1B as a prognostic and immunotherapeutic marker for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We found that both TUBA1B mRNA and protein were highly expressed in HCC. TUBA1B was proved to be an independent prognostic predictor of HCC. Additionally, TUBA1B expression was associated with the infiltration of several immune cells in HCC. Moreover, TUBA1B was coexpressed with immune-related genes and immune checkpoints. Patients expressing high TUBA1B responded better to immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy. GO and KEGG analyses revealed that TUBA1B may be involved in the processes of cell cycle, spliceosome, and DNA replication. In conclusion, TUBA1B is expected to be a prognostic and immunotherapeutic marker for HCC.
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- Xinyao Hu
- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China; (X.H.); (B.C.); (X.H.); (Y.S.); (X.Z.); (W.C.); (X.L.); (Y.X.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China;
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China; (X.H.); (B.C.); (X.H.); (Y.S.); (X.Z.); (W.C.); (X.L.); (Y.X.)
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China; (X.H.); (B.C.); (X.H.); (Y.S.); (X.Z.); (W.C.); (X.L.); (Y.X.)
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China; (X.H.); (B.C.); (X.H.); (Y.S.); (X.Z.); (W.C.); (X.L.); (Y.X.)
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China; (X.H.); (B.C.); (X.H.); (Y.S.); (X.Z.); (W.C.); (X.L.); (Y.X.)
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China; (X.H.); (B.C.); (X.H.); (Y.S.); (X.Z.); (W.C.); (X.L.); (Y.X.)
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China; (X.H.); (B.C.); (X.H.); (Y.S.); (X.Z.); (W.C.); (X.L.); (Y.X.)
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China; (X.H.); (B.C.); (X.H.); (Y.S.); (X.Z.); (W.C.); (X.L.); (Y.X.)
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- Cancer Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China; (X.H.); (B.C.); (X.H.); (Y.S.); (X.Z.); (W.C.); (X.L.); (Y.X.)
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Wang JZ, Zhu H, You P, Liu H, Wang WK, Fan X, Yang Y, Xu K, Zhu Y, Li Q, Wu P, Peng C, Wong CC, Li K, Shi Y, Zhang N, Wang X, Zeng R, Huang Y, Yang L, Wang Z, Hui J. Up-regulated YB-1 protein promotes glioblastoma growth through an YB-1/CCT4/mLST8/mTOR pathway. J Clin Invest 2022; 132:146536. [PMID: 35239512 PMCID: PMC9012288 DOI: 10.1172/jci146536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
The Y-box binding protein 1 (YB-1) is a multi-functional RNA binding protein involved in virtually each step of RNA metabolism. However, the functions and mechanisms of YB-1 in one of the most aggressive cancers, glioblastoma, are not well understood. In this study, we identified that YB-1 protein was markedly overexpressed in glioblastoma and acted as a critical activator of both mTORC1 and mTORC2 signaling. Mechanistically, YB-1 bound the 5' untranslated region (UTR) of the CCT4 mRNA to promote the translation of CCT4, a component of CCT chaperone complex, that in turn activated the mTOR signal pathway by promoting mLST8 folding. In addition, YB-1 autoregulated its own translation by binding to its 5' UTR, leading to sustained activation of mTOR signaling. In glioblastoma patients, the protein level of YB-1 positively correlated with CCT4 and mLST8 expression as well as activated mTOR signaling. Importantly, the administration of RNA decoys specifically targeting YB-1 in a mouse xenograft model resulted in slower tumor growth and better survival. Taken together, these findings uncover a disrupted proteostasis pathway involving YB-1/CCT4/mLST8/mTOR axis in promoting glioblastoma growth, suggesting that YB-1 is a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of glioblastoma.
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- Jin-Zhu Wang
- Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Brain-Intelligence Technology, Zhangjiang Laboratory, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- CAS-MPG Partner Institute for Computational Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- CAS-MPG Partner Institute for Computational Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- National Facility for Protein Science in Shanghai, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- National Facility for Protein Science in Shanghai, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Center for Precision Medicine Multi-Omics Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Brain-Intelligence Technology, Zhangjiang Laboratory, Shanghai, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 1st Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- CAS-MPG Partner Institute for Computational Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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The Pathophysiological Role of Heat Shock Response in Autoimmunity: A Literature Review. Cells 2021; 10:cells10102626. [PMID: 34685607 PMCID: PMC8533860 DOI: 10.3390/cells10102626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Within the last two decades, there has been increasing evidence that heat-shock proteins can have a differential influence on the immune system. They can either provoke or ameliorate immune responses. This review focuses on outlining the stimulatory as well as the inhibitory effects of heat-shock proteins 27, 40, 70, 65, 60, and 90 in experimental and clinical autoimmune settings.
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