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Wang M, Hu Y, Cai F, Guo L, Mao Y, Zhang Y. Jmjd2c maintains the ALDH bri+ cancer stemness with transcription factor SOX2 in lung squamous cell carcinoma. Cancer Biol Ther 2024; 25:2373447. [PMID: 38975736 PMCID: PMC11232651 DOI: 10.1080/15384047.2024.2373447] [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: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
Abstract
Lung squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is a deadly cancer in the world. Histone demethylase Jmjd2c is a key epigenetic regulator in various tumors, while the molecular mechanism underlying Jmjd2c regulatory in LSCC is still unclear. We used the aldehyde dehydrogenasebright (ALDHbri+) subtype as a research model for cancer stem cells (CSCs) in LSCC and detected the sphere formation ability and the proportion of ALDHbri+ CSCs with Jmjd2c interference and caffeic acid (CA) treatment. Additionally, we carried out bioinformatic analysis on the expression file of Jmjd2c RNAi mice and performed western blotting, qRT-PCR, Co-IP and GST pull-down assays to confirm the bioinformatic findings. Moreover, we generated Jmjd2c-silenced and Jmjd2c-SOX2-silenced ALDHbri+ tumor-bearing BALB/c nude mice to detect the effects on tumor progression. The results showed that Jmjd2c downregulation inhibited the sphere formation and the proportion of ALDHbri+ CSCs. The SOX2 decreased expression significantly in Jmjd2c RNAi mice, and they were positively co-expressed according to the bioinformatic analysis. In addition, SOX2 expression decreased in Jmjd2c shRNA ALDHbri+ CSCs, Jmjd2c and SOX2 proteins interacted with each other. Furthermore, Jmjd2c interference revealed significant blocking effect, and Jmjd2c-SOX2 interference contributed even stronger inhibition on ALDHbri+ tumor progression. The Jmjd2c and SOX2 levels were closely related to the development and prognosis of LSCC patients. This study indicated that Jmjd2c played key roles on maintaining ALDHbri+ CSC activity in LSCC by interacting with transcription factor SOX2. Jmjd2c might be a novel molecule for therapeutic targets and biomarkers in the diagnosis and clinical treatment of lung cancer.
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- Min Wang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, Henan Province, China
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Jeremias G, Muñiz-González AB, Mendes Gonçalves FJ, Martínez-Guitarte JL, Asselman J, Luísa Pereira J. History of exposure to copper influences transgenerational gene expression responses in Daphnia magna. Epigenetics 2024; 19:2296275. [PMID: 38154067 PMCID: PMC10761054 DOI: 10.1080/15592294.2023.2296275] [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: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
Abstract
The establishment of transgenerational effects following chemical exposure is a powerful phenomenon, capable of modulating ecosystem health beyond exposure periods. This study assessed the transgenerational effects occurring due to copper exposure in the invertebrate D. magna at the transcriptional level, while evaluating the role of exposure history on such responses. Thus, daphnids acclimated for several generations in a copper vs. clean medium were then exposed for one generation (F0) to this metal, and monitored for the following non-exposed generations (F1, F2 and F3). Organisms differing in exposure histories showed remarkably different transcriptional profiles at the F0, with naïve organisms being more profoundly affected. These trends were confirmed for F3 treatments, which presented different transcriptional patterns for genes involved in detoxification, oxidative stress, DNA damage repair, circadian clock functioning and epigenetic regulation. Furthermore, regardless of exposure history, a great number of histone modifier genes were always found transcriptionally altered, thus suggesting the involvement of histone modifications in the response of Daphnia to metal exposure. Lastly, remarkably distinct transgenerational transcriptional responses were found between naïve and non-naïve organisms, thereby highlighting the influence of exposure history on gene expression and confirming the capacity of metals to determine transgenerational transcriptional effects across non-exposed generations.
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- Guilherme Jeremias
- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
- Biology & Toxicology Group, Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Fluids, National Distance Education University (UNED), Madrid, Spain
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- Biology & Toxicology Group, Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Fluids, National Distance Education University (UNED), Madrid, Spain
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- Blue Growth Research Lab, Ghent University, Ostend, Belgium
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- CESAM - Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies & Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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Kainth AS, Zhang H, Gross DS. A critical role for Pol II CTD phosphorylation in heterochromatic gene activation. Gene 2024; 918:148473. [PMID: 38615982 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148473] [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: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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How gene activation works in heterochromatin, and how the mechanism might differ from the one used in euchromatin, has been largely unexplored. Previous work has shown that in SIR-regulated heterochromatin of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, gene activation occurs in the absence of covalent histone modifications and other alterations of chromatin commonly associated with transcription.Here we demonstrate that such activation occurs in a substantial fraction of cells, consistent with frequent transcriptional bursting, and this raises the possibility that an alternative activation pathway might be used. We address one such possibility, Pol II CTD phosphorylation, and explore this idea using a natural telomere-linked gene, YFR057w, as a model. Unlike covalent histone modifications, we find that Ser2, Ser5 and Ser7 CTD phosphorylated Pol II is prevalent at the drug-induced heterochromatic gene. Particularly enriched relative to the euchromatic state is Ser2 phosphorylation. Consistent with a functional role for Ser2P, YFR057w is negligibly activated in cells deficient in the Ser2 CTD kinases Ctk1 and Bur1 even though the gene is strongly stimulated when it is placed in a euchromatic context. Collectively, our results are consistent with a critical role for Ser2 CTD phosphorylation in driving Pol II recruitment and transcription of a natural heterochromatic gene - an activity that may supplant the need for histone epigenetic modifications.
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- Amoldeep S Kainth
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA 71130, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA 71130, United States
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA 71130, United States.
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Chen Z, Tang X, Li W, Li T, Huang J, Jiang Y, Qiu J, Huang Z, Tan R, Ji X, Lv L, Yang Z, Chen H. HIST1H2BK predicts neoadjuvant-chemotherapy response and mediates 5-fluorouracil resistance of gastric cancer cells. Transl Oncol 2024; 46:102017. [PMID: 38852277 PMCID: PMC11193040 DOI: 10.1016/j.tranon.2024.102017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is routinely used to treat patients with advanced gastric cancer (AGC). However, the identification of reliable markers to determine which AGC patients would benefit from NACT remains challenging. METHODS A systematic screening of plasma proteins between NACT-sensitive and NACT-resistant AGC patients was performed by a mass spectrometer (n = 6). The effect of the most differential plasma protein was validated in two independent cohorts with AGC patients undergoing NACT (ELISA cohort: n = 155; Validated cohort: n = 203). The expression of this candidate was examined in a cohort of AGC tissues using immunohistochemistry (n = 34). The mechanism of this candidate on 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) resistance was explored by cell-biology experiments in vitro and vivo. RESULTS A series of differential plasma proteins between NACT-sensitive and NACT-resistant AGC patients was identified. Among them, plasma HIST1H2BK was validated as a significant biomarker for predicting NACT response and prognosis. Moreover, HIST1H2BK was over-expression in NACT-resistant tissues compared to NACT-sensitive tissues in AGC. Mechanistically, HIST1H2BK inhibited 5-FU-induced apoptosis by upregulating A2M transcription and then activating LRP/PI3K/Akt pathway, thereby promoting 5-FU resistance in GC cells. Intriguingly, HIST1H2BK-overexpressing 5-FU-resistant GC cells propagated resistance to 5-FU-sensitive GC cells through the secretion of HIST1H2BK. CONCLUSION This study highlights significant differences in plasma protein profiles between NACT-resistant and NACT-sensitive AGC patients. Plasma HIST1H2BK emerged as an effective biomarker for achieving more accurate NACT in AGC. The mechanism of intracellular and secreted HIST1H2BK on 5-FU resistance provided a novel insight into chemoresistance in AGC.
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- Zijian Chen
- Department of General Surgery (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery section 2), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of General Surgery (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery section 2), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of General Surgery (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery section 2), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of General Surgery (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery section 2), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of General Surgery (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery section 2), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of General Surgery (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery section 2), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of General Surgery (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery section 2), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of General Surgery (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery section 2), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of General Surgery (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery section 2), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of General Surgery (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery section 2), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of General Surgery (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery section 2), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China
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- Department of General Surgery (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery section 2), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China.
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- Department of General Surgery (Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery section 2), The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China; Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, PR China.
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Grégoire S, Grégoire J, Yang Y, Capitani S, Joshi M, Sarvan S, Zaker A, Ning Z, Figeys D, Ulrich K, Brunzelle JS, Mer A, Couture JF. Structural insights into an atypical histone binding mechanism by a PHD finger. Structure 2024:S0969-2126(24)00235-1. [PMID: 39029460 DOI: 10.1016/j.str.2024.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
Abstract
Complex associating with SET1 (COMPASS) is a histone H3K4 tri-methyltransferase controlled by several regulatory subunits including CXXC zinc finger protein 1 (Cfp1). Prior studies established the structural underpinnings controlling H3K4me3 recognition by the PHD domain of Cfp1's yeast homolog (Spp1). However, metazoans Cfp1PHD lacks structural elements important for H3K4me3 stabilization in Spp1, suggesting that in metazoans, Cfp1PHD domain binds H3K4me3 differently. The structure of Cfp1PHD in complex with H3K4me3 shows unique features such as non-canonical coordination of the first zinc atom and a disulfide bond forcing the reorientation of Cfp1PHD N-terminus, thereby leading to an atypical H3K4me3 binding pocket. This configuration minimizes Cfp1PHD reliance on canonical residues important for histone binding functions of other PHD domains. Cancer-related mutations in Cfp1PHD impair H3K4me3 binding, implying a potential impact on epigenetic signaling. Our work highlights a potential diversification of PHD histone binding modes and the impact of cancer mutations on Cfp1 functions.
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- Sabrina Grégoire
- Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Cellular Biochemistry, University of Cologne, 50674 Cologne, Germany
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- Life Sciences Collaborative Access Team, Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439, USA
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- Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada; Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8M5, Canada.
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He G, Ke Y, Yuan J, Zhang B, Dai L, Liu J, Zhang X. NSD2-mediated H3K36me2 exacerbates osteoporosis via activation of hoxa2 in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. Cell Signal 2024; 121:111294. [PMID: 38996954 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2024.111294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Osteoporosis (OP) is a prevalent disease associated with age, and one of the primary pathologies is the defect of osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). This study aimed to elucidate whether Nuclear Receptor Binding SET Domain Protein 2 (NSD2) transcriptionally regulates osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs in osteoporosis. METHODS Identification of human BMSCs (hBMSCs) in vitro was measured by flow cytometry. Osteogenesis of hBMSCs in vitro was measured by Alizarin Red and Alkaline Phosphatase staining. The protein levels of H3K36me1/2/3, NSD2, and Hoxa2 were measured by western blotting. The mRNA levels of NSD2, Runx2, and BSP were measured by qPCR. The role of NSD2 in the osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs was further identified by silencing NSD2 via shRNA or overexpression of NSD2 via lentivirus transfection. The interactions of NSD2, H3K36me2 and Hoxa2 were identified via chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP). Luciferase reporting analysis was employed to confirm that NSD2 regulated the transcriptional activity of Hoxa2. Ovariectomized (OVX) was performed on mice to construct osteoporosis (OP) model. Subsequently, the bone mass was assessed by micro computed tomography (micro-CT) scan. RESULTS During the osteogenesis of OP-derived hBMSCs, the levels of NSD2 and H3K36me2 significantly increased in 14 days of osteogenic induction. Inhibition of NSD2 via shRNA increased the RUNX2 and BSP expression of hBMSCs, while overexpression of NSD2 decreased RUNX2 and BSP expression of hBMSCs. ChIP analysis indicated NSD2-mediated H3K36me2 reduced the osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs by regulating the osteogenic inhibitor Hoxa2. Accordingly, inhibition of NSD2 in vivo via tail vein injection of LV-shNSD2 lentivirus greatly alleviated OVX-induced osteoporosis in mice. CONCLUSION We demonstrated that NSD2 inhibited the osteogenic differentiation in hBMSCs by transcriptionally downregulating Hoxa2 via H3K36me2 dimethylation. Inhibition of NSD2 effectively attenuated bone loss in murine osteoporosis and NSD2 is a promising target for clinical treatment of osteoporosis.
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- Guanghui He
- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, Taiyuan, PR China
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- School of Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, Taiyuan, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, Taiyuan, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China; National Facility for Translational Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China; National Facility for Translational Medicine, Shanghai, PR China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Xin Hua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China; Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, Taiyuan, PR China; School of Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi, Taiyuan, PR China; National Facility for Translational Medicine, Shanghai, PR China.
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Brahmachari S, Tripathi S, Onuchic JN, Levine H. Nucleosomes play a dual role in regulating transcription dynamics. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2319772121. [PMID: 38968124 PMCID: PMC11252751 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2319772121] [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: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024] Open
Abstract
Transcription has a mechanical component, as the translocation of the transcription machinery or RNA polymerase (RNAP) on DNA or chromatin is dynamically coupled to the chromatin torsion. This posits chromatin mechanics as a possible regulator of eukaryotic transcription, however, the modes and mechanisms of this regulation are elusive. Here, we first take a statistical mechanics approach to model the torsional response of topology-constrained chromatin. Our model recapitulates the experimentally observed weaker torsional stiffness of chromatin compared to bare DNA and proposes structural transitions of nucleosomes into chirally distinct states as the driver of the contrasting torsional mechanics. Coupling chromatin mechanics with RNAP translocation in stochastic simulations, we reveal a complex interplay of DNA supercoiling and nucleosome dynamics in governing RNAP velocity. Nucleosomes play a dual role in controlling the transcription dynamics. The steric barrier aspect of nucleosomes in the gene body counteracts transcription via hindering RNAP motion, whereas the chiral transitions facilitate RNAP motion via driving a low restoring torque upon twisting the DNA. While nucleosomes with low dissociation rates are typically transcriptionally repressive, highly dynamic nucleosomes offer less of a steric barrier and enhance the transcription elongation dynamics of weakly transcribed genes via buffering DNA twist. We use the model to predict transcription-dependent levels of DNA supercoiling in segments of the budding yeast genome that are in accord with available experimental data. The model unveils a paradigm of DNA supercoiling-mediated interaction between genes and makes testable predictions that will guide experimental design.
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- PhD Program in Systems, Synthetic, and Physical Biology, Rice University, Houston, TX77005
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- Center for Theoretical Biological Physics, Rice University, Houston, TX77005
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, Houston, TX77005
- Department of Chemistry, Rice University, Houston, TX77005
- Department of Biosciences, Rice University, Houston, TX77005
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- Center for Theoretical Biological Physics, Northeastern University, Boston, MA02115
- Department of Physics, Northeastern University, Boston, MA02115
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Huang G, Liu J, Yu A, Luo C, Zhu J, Wang Y, Dai Z, Zhang L, Feng Z, Lu J, Dong Z, Luo J, Chen W, Chen Z. Nuclear translocation of ISG15 regulated by PPP2R2B inhibits cisplatin resistance of bladder cancer. Cell Mol Life Sci 2024; 81:292. [PMID: 38976080 DOI: 10.1007/s00018-024-05320-1] [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: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
Abstract
Cisplatin resistance is a major challenge for systemic therapy against advanced bladder cancer (BC). Little information is available on the regulation of cisplatin resistance and the underlying mechanisms require elucidation. Here, we detected that downregulation of the tumor suppressor, PPP2R2B (a serine/threonine protein phosphatase 2 A regulatory subunit), in BC promoted cell proliferation and migration. What's more, low PPP2R2B expression was correlated with cisplatin resistance. In vitro and in vivo experiments verified that PPP2R2B could promote BC sensitivity to cisplatin. In terms of mechanism, we identified a novel function of PPP2R2B as a nucleocytoplasmic transport molecule. PPP2R2B promoted ISG15 entry into the nucleus by mediating binding of IPO5 with ISG15. Nuclear translocation of ISG15 inhibited DNA repair, further increasing ISG15 expression through activation of the STING pathway. Besides, PPP2R2B was down-regulated by SUV39H1-mediated histone 3 lysine 9 trimethylation, which could be restored by the SUV39H1-specific inhibitor, chaetocin. Our data suggest that PPP2R2B expression level is a potential biomarker for chemotherapy response and that chemotherapy in combination with chaetocin may be a feasible treatment strategy for patients with BC.
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- Gaowei Huang
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
- Department of Urology, Shenzhen People's Hospital (the Second Clinical Medical College, Jinan University, the First Affiliated Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology), Shenzhen, 518020, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Urology, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550002, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Urology, Huizhou Central People's Hospital, Huizhou, 516001, China.
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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Tan RZ, Jia J, Li T, Wang L, Kantawong F. A systematic review of epigenetic interplay in kidney diseases: Crosstalk between long noncoding RNAs and methylation, acetylation of chromatin and histone. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 176:116922. [PMID: 38870627 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116922] [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: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
Abstract
The intricate crosstalk between long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) and epigenetic modifications such as chromatin/histone methylation and acetylation offer new perspectives on the pathogenesis and treatment of kidney diseases. lncRNAs, a class of transcripts longer than 200 nucleotides with no protein-coding potential, are now recognized as key regulatory molecules influencing gene expression through diverse mechanisms. They modulate the epigenetic modifications by recruiting or blocking enzymes responsible for adding or removing methyl or acetyl groups, such as DNA, N6-methyladenosine (m6A) and histone methylation and acetylation, subsequently altering chromatin structure and accessibility. In kidney diseases such as acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic nephropathy (DN), glomerulonephritis (GN), and renal cell carcinoma (RCC), aberrant patterns of DNA/RNA/histone methylation and acetylation have been associated with disease onset and progression, revealing a complex interplay with lncRNA dynamics. Recent studies have highlighted how lncRNAs can impact renal pathology by affecting the expression and function of key genes involved in cell cycle control, fibrosis, and inflammatory responses. This review will separately address the roles of lncRNAs and epigenetic modifications in renal diseases, with a particular emphasis on elucidating the bidirectional regulatory effects and underlying mechanisms of lncRNAs in conjunction with DNA/RNA/histone methylation and acetylation, in addition to the potential exacerbating or renoprotective effects in renal pathologies. Understanding the reciprocal relationships between lncRNAs and epigenetic modifications will not only shed light on the molecular underpinnings of renal pathologies but also present new avenues for therapeutic interventions and biomarker development, advancing precision medicine in nephrology.
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- Rui-Zhi Tan
- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand; Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China
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- Research Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan 646000, China.
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
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Zhang J, Tian Z, Qin C, Momeni MR. The effects of exercise on epigenetic modifications: focus on DNA methylation, histone modifications and non-coding RNAs. Hum Cell 2024; 37:887-903. [PMID: 38587596 DOI: 10.1007/s13577-024-01057-y] [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: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Physical activity on a regular basis has been shown to bolster the overall wellness of an individual; research is now revealing that these changes are accompanied by epigenetic modifications. Regular exercise has been proven to make intervention plans more successful and prolong adherence to them. When it comes to epigenetic changes, there are four primary components. This includes changes to the DNA, histones, expression of particular non-coding RNAs and DNA methylation. External triggers, such as physical activity, can lead to modifications in the epigenetic components, resulting in changes in the transcription process. This report pays attention to the current knowledge that pertains to the epigenetic alterations that occur after exercise, the genes affected and the resulting characteristics.
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- Junxiong Zhang
- Xiamen Academy of Art and Design, Fuzhou University, Xiamen, 361024, Fujian, China.
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- College of Physical Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi, China.
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- College of Physical Education, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, Shanxi, China
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Dong M, Zhang Y, Chen M, Tan Y, Min J, He X, Liu F, Gu J, Jiang H, Zheng L, Chen J, Yin Q, Li X, Chen X, Shao Y, Ji Y, Chen H. ASF1A-dependent P300-mediated histone H3 lysine 18 lactylation promotes atherosclerosis by regulating EndMT. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:3027-3048. [PMID: 39027248 PMCID: PMC11252488 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2024.03.008] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) is a key driver of atherosclerosis. Aerobic glycolysis is increased in the endothelium of atheroprone areas, accompanied by elevated lactate levels. Histone lactylation, mediated by lactate, can regulate gene expression and participate in disease regulation. However, whether histone lactylation is involved in atherosclerosis remains unknown. Here, we report that lipid peroxidation could lead to EndMT-induced atherosclerosis by increasing lactate-dependent histone H3 lysine 18 lactylation (H3K18la) in vitro and in vivo, as well as in atherosclerotic patients' arteries. Mechanistically, the histone chaperone ASF1A was first identified as a cofactor of P300, which precisely regulated the enrichment of H3K18la at the promoter of SNAI1, thereby activating SNAI1 transcription and promoting EndMT. We found that deletion of ASF1A inhibited EndMT and improved endothelial dysfunction. Functional analysis based on Apoe KO Asf1a ECKO mice in the atherosclerosis model confirmed the involvement of H3K18la in atherosclerosis and found that endothelium-specific ASF1A deficiency inhibited EndMT and alleviated atherosclerosis development. Inhibition of glycolysis by pharmacologic inhibition and advanced PROTAC attenuated H3K18la, SNAI1 transcription, and EndMT-induced atherosclerosis. This study illustrates precise crosstalk between metabolism and epigenetics via H3K18la by the P300/ASF1A molecular complex during EndMT-induced atherogenesis, which provides emerging therapies for atherosclerosis.
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- Mengdie Dong
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, and Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, National Vaccine Innovation Platform, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Nanjing Medical University TIANYUAN Honors School, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, Key Laboratory of Targeted Intervention of Cardiovascular Disease, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cardiovascular Disease Translational Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, School of Pharmacy, the Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Gusu School, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
- National Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases (NKLFZCD), Department of Pharmacology (State-Province Key Laboratories of Biomedicine-Pharmaceutics of China), College of Pharmacy, Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Medicine Research and Key Laboratory of Myocardial Ischemia, Chinese Ministry of Education, NHC Key Laboratory of Cell Transplantation, the Central Laboratory of the First Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150081, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, and Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Medicine, School of Pharmacy, National Vaccine Innovation Platform, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
- Key Laboratory of Targeted Intervention of Cardiovascular Disease, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cardiovascular Disease Translational Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China
- Department of Cardiology, Huai'an First People's Hospital Affiliated with Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an 223399, China
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Yan Y, Li M, Ding Z, Yang J, Xie Z, Ye X, Tie W, Tao X, Chen G, Huo K, Ma J, Ye J, Hu W. The regulation mechanism of ethephon-mediated delaying of postharvest physiological deterioration in cassava storage roots based on quantitative acetylproteomes analysis. Food Chem 2024; 458:140252. [PMID: 38964113 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.140252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Ethylene plays diverse roles in post-harvest processes of horticultural crops. However, its impact and regulation mechanism on the postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD) of cassava storage roots is unknown. In this study, a notable delay in PPD of cassava storage roots was observed when ethephon was utilized as an ethylene source. Physiological analyses and quantitative acetylproteomes were employed to investigate the regulation mechanism regulating cassava PPD under ethephon treatment. Ethephon was found to enhance the reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging system, resulting in a significant decrease in H2O2 and malondialdehyde (MDA) content. The comprehensive acetylome analysis identified 12,095 acetylation sites on 4403 proteins. Subsequent analysis demonstrated that ethephon can regulate the acetylation levels of antioxidant enzymes and members of the energy metabolism pathways. In summary, ethephon could enhance the antioxidant properties and regulate energy metabolism pathways, leading to the delayed PPD of cassava.
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- Yan Yan
- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Hainan Key Laboratory for Biosafety Monitoring and Molecular Breeding in Off-Season Reproduction Regions, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Resources of Tropical Crops, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Hainan Key Laboratory for Protection and Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, Hainan Institute for Tropical Agricultural Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Sanya Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya 572025, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Hainan Key Laboratory for Biosafety Monitoring and Molecular Breeding in Off-Season Reproduction Regions, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Resources of Tropical Crops, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Hainan Key Laboratory for Protection and Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, Hainan Institute for Tropical Agricultural Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Sanya Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya 572025, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Hainan Key Laboratory for Biosafety Monitoring and Molecular Breeding in Off-Season Reproduction Regions, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Resources of Tropical Crops, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Hainan Key Laboratory for Protection and Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, Hainan Institute for Tropical Agricultural Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Sanya Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya 572025, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Hainan Key Laboratory for Biosafety Monitoring and Molecular Breeding in Off-Season Reproduction Regions, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Resources of Tropical Crops, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Hainan Key Laboratory for Protection and Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, Hainan Institute for Tropical Agricultural Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Hainan Key Laboratory for Biosafety Monitoring and Molecular Breeding in Off-Season Reproduction Regions, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Resources of Tropical Crops, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Hainan Key Laboratory for Protection and Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, Hainan Institute for Tropical Agricultural Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Hainan Key Laboratory for Biosafety Monitoring and Molecular Breeding in Off-Season Reproduction Regions, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Resources of Tropical Crops, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Hainan Key Laboratory for Protection and Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, Hainan Institute for Tropical Agricultural Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Sanya Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya 572025, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Hainan Key Laboratory for Biosafety Monitoring and Molecular Breeding in Off-Season Reproduction Regions, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Resources of Tropical Crops, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Hainan Key Laboratory for Protection and Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, Hainan Institute for Tropical Agricultural Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Sanya Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya 572025, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Hainan Key Laboratory for Biosafety Monitoring and Molecular Breeding in Off-Season Reproduction Regions, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Resources of Tropical Crops, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Hainan Key Laboratory for Biosafety Monitoring and Molecular Breeding in Off-Season Reproduction Regions, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Resources of Tropical Crops, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
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- Sanya Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya 572025, China
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- Sanya Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya 572025, China
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- Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China
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- National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding, Hainan Key Laboratory for Biosafety Monitoring and Molecular Breeding in Off-Season Reproduction Regions, Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Resources of Tropical Crops, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Hainan Key Laboratory for Protection and Utilization of Tropical Bioresources, Hainan Institute for Tropical Agricultural Resources, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, China; Sanya Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Sanya 572025, China; Coconut Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Wenchang 571339, China.
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Zhou C, Wagner S, Liang FS. Induced proximity labeling and editing for epigenetic research. Cell Chem Biol 2024; 31:1118-1131. [PMID: 38866004 PMCID: PMC11193966 DOI: 10.1016/j.chembiol.2024.05.005] [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: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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Epigenetic regulation plays a pivotal role in various biological and disease processes. Two key lines of investigation have been pursued that aim to unravel endogenous epigenetic events at particular genes (probing) and artificially manipulate the epigenetic landscape (editing). The concept of induced proximity has inspired the development of powerful tools for epigenetic research. Induced proximity strategies involve bringing molecular effectors into spatial proximity with specific genomic regions to achieve the probing or manipulation of local epigenetic environments with increased proximity. In this review, we detail the development of induced proximity methods and applications in shedding light on the intricacies of epigenetic regulation.
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- Chenwei Zhou
- Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, 2080 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, 2080 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, 2080 Adelbert Road, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
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Hu W, Peng Z, Lv J, Zhang Q, Wang X, Xia Q. Developmental and nuclear proteomic signatures characterize the temporal regulation of fibroin synthesis during the last molting-feeding transition of silkworm. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133028. [PMID: 38857725 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Silkworm fibroins are natural proteinaceous macromolecules and provide core mechanical properties to silk fibers. The synthesis process of fibroins is posterior silk gland (PSG)-exclusive and appears active at the feeding stage and inactive at the molting stage. However, the molecular mechanisms controlling it remain elusive. Here, the silk gland's physiological and nuclear proteomic features were used to characterize changes in its structure and development from molting to feeding stages. The temporal expression profile and immunofluorescence analyses revealed a synchronous transcriptional on-off mode of fibroin genes. Next, the comparative nuclear proteome of the PSG during the last molting-feeding transition identified 798 differentially abundant proteins (DAPs), including 42 transcription factors and 15 epigenetic factors. Protein-protein interaction network analysis showed a "CTCF-FOX-HOX-SOX" association with activated expressions at the molting stage, suggesting a relatively complex and multifactorial regulation of the PSG at the molting stage. In addition, FAIRE-seq verification indicated "closed" and "open" conformations of fibroin gene promoters at the molting and feeding stages, respectively. Such proteome combined with chromatin accessibility analysis revealed the detailed signature of protein factors involved in the temporal regulation of fibroin synthesis and provided insights into silk gland development as well as silk production in silkworms.
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- Wenbo Hu
- Integrative Science Center of Germplasm Creation in Western China (CHONGQING) Science City, Biological Science Research Center, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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- Integrative Science Center of Germplasm Creation in Western China (CHONGQING) Science City, Biological Science Research Center, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Institute of Advanced Pathology, Jinfeng Laboratory, Chongqing 401329, China
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- Institute for Silk and Related Biomaterials Research, Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences, Chongqing 402460, China
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- Integrative Science Center of Germplasm Creation in Western China (CHONGQING) Science City, Biological Science Research Center, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- School of Basic Medical Science, Chongqing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chongqing 400065, China
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- Integrative Science Center of Germplasm Creation in Western China (CHONGQING) Science City, Biological Science Research Center, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Wang Z, Gong W, Yao Z, Jin K, Niu Y, Li B, Zuo Q. Mechanisms of Embryonic Stem Cell Pluripotency Maintenance and Their Application in Livestock and Poultry Breeding. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1742. [PMID: 38929361 PMCID: PMC11201147 DOI: 10.3390/ani14121742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are remarkably undifferentiated cells that originate from the inner cell mass of the blastocyst. They possess the ability to self-renew and differentiate into multiple cell types, making them invaluable in diverse applications such as disease modeling and the creation of transgenic animals. In recent years, as agricultural practices have evolved from traditional to biological breeding, it has become clear that pluripotent stem cells (PSCs), either ESCs or induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), are optimal for continually screening suitable cellular materials. However, the technologies for long-term in vitro culture or establishment of cell lines for PSCs in livestock are still immature, and research progress is uneven, which poses challenges for the application of PSCs in various fields. The establishment of a robust in vitro system for these cells is critically dependent on understanding their pluripotency maintenance mechanisms. It is believed that the combined effects of pluripotent transcription factors, pivotal signaling pathways, and epigenetic regulation contribute to maintaining their pluripotent state, forming a comprehensive regulatory network. This article will delve into the primary mechanisms underlying the maintenance of pluripotency in PSCs and elaborate on the applications of PSCs in the field of livestock.
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- Ziyu Wang
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (Z.W.); (W.G.); (Z.Y.); (K.J.); (Y.N.); (B.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (Z.W.); (W.G.); (Z.Y.); (K.J.); (Y.N.); (B.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (Z.W.); (W.G.); (Z.Y.); (K.J.); (Y.N.); (B.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (Z.W.); (W.G.); (Z.Y.); (K.J.); (Y.N.); (B.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (Z.W.); (W.G.); (Z.Y.); (K.J.); (Y.N.); (B.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (Z.W.); (W.G.); (Z.Y.); (K.J.); (Y.N.); (B.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety of Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (Z.W.); (W.G.); (Z.Y.); (K.J.); (Y.N.); (B.L.)
- Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding Reproduction and Molecular Design for Jiangsu Province, College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
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Gu S, Huang X, Luo S, Liu Y, Khoong Y, Liang H, Tu L, Xu R, Yang E, Zhao Y, Yao M, Zan T. Targeting the nuclear long noncoding transcript LSP1P5 abrogates extracellular matrix deposition by trans-upregulating CEBPA in keloids. Mol Ther 2024; 32:1984-1999. [PMID: 38553852 PMCID: PMC11184311 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2024.03.031] [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: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Keloids are characterized by fibroblast hyperproliferation and excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) and are a major global health care burden among cutaneous diseases. However, the function of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA)-mediated ECM remodeling during the pathogenesis of keloids is still unclear. Herein, we identified a long noncoding transcript, namely, lymphocyte-specific protein 1 pseudogene 5 (LSP1P5), that modulates ECM component deposition in keloids. First, high-throughput transcriptome analysis showed that LSP1P5 was selectively upregulated in keloids and correlated with more severe disease in a clinical keloid cohort. Therapeutically, the attenuation of LSP1P5 significantly decreased the expression of ECM markers (COL1, COL3, and FN1) both in vitro and in vivo. Intriguingly, an antifibrotic gene, CCAAT enhancer binding protein alpha (CEBPA), is a functional downstream candidate of LSP1P5. Mechanistically, LSP1P5 represses CEBPA expression by hijacking Suppressor of Zeste 12 to the promoter of CEBPA, thereby enhancing the polycomb repressive complex 2-mediated H3K27me3 and changing the chromosomal opening status of CEBPA. Taken together, these findings indicate that targeting LSP1P5 abrogates fibrosis in keloids through epigenetic regulation of CEBPA, revealing a novel antifibrotic therapeutic strategy that bridges our current understanding of lncRNA regulation, histone modification and ECM remodeling in keloids.
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- Shuchen Gu
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai 200011, P.R. China.
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Lee AV, Nestler KA, Chiappinelli KB. Therapeutic targeting of DNA methylation alterations in cancer. Pharmacol Ther 2024; 258:108640. [PMID: 38570075 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2024.108640] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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DNA methylation is a critical component of gene regulation and plays an important role in the development of cancer. Hypermethylation of tumor suppressor genes and silencing of DNA repair pathways facilitate uncontrolled cell growth and synergize with oncogenic mutations to perpetuate cancer phenotypes. Additionally, aberrant DNA methylation hinders immune responses crucial for antitumor immunity. Thus, inhibiting dysregulated DNA methylation is a promising cancer therapy. Pharmacologic inhibition of DNA methylation reactivates silenced tumor suppressors and bolster immune responses through induction of viral mimicry. Now, with the advent of immunotherapies and discovery of the immune-modulatory effects of DNA methylation inhibitors, there is great interest in understanding how targeting DNA methylation in combination with other therapies can enhance antitumor immunity. Here, we describe the role of aberrant DNA methylation in cancer and mechanisms by which it promotes tumorigenesis and modulates immune responses. Finally, we review the initial discoveries and ongoing efforts to target DNA methylation as a cancer therapeutic.
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- Abigail V Lee
- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, & Tropical Medicine, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, & Tropical Medicine, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology, & Tropical Medicine, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.
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Tateishi YS, Araki T, Kawai S, Koide S, Umeki Y, Imai T, Saito-Nakano Y, Kikuchi M, Iwama A, Hisaeda H, Coban C, Annoura T. Histone H3.3 variant plays a critical role on zygote-to-oocyst development in malaria parasites. Parasitol Int 2024; 100:102856. [PMID: 38199522 DOI: 10.1016/j.parint.2024.102856] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The Plasmodium life cycle involves differentiation into multiple morphologically distinct forms, a process regulated by developmental stage-specific gene expression. Histone proteins are involved in epigenetic regulation in eukaryotes, and the histone variant H3.3 plays a key role in the regulation of gene expression and maintenance of genomic integrity during embryonic development in mice. However, the function of H3.3 through multiple developmental stages in Plasmodium remains unknown. To examine the function of H3.3, h3.3-deficient mutants (Δh3.3) were generated in P. berghei. The deletion of h3.3 was not lethal in blood stage parasites, although it had a minor effect of the growth rate in blood stage; however, the in vitro ookinete conversion rate was significantly reduced, and the production of the degenerated form was increased. Regarding the mosquito stage development of Δh3.3, oocysts number was significantly reduced, and no sporozoite production was observed. The h3.3 gene complemented mutant have normal development in mosquito stage producing mature oocysts and salivary glands contained sporozoites, and interestingly, the majority of H3.3 protein was detected in female gametocytes. However, Δh3.3 male and female gametocyte production levels were comparable to the wild-type levels. Transcriptome analysis of Δh3.3 male and female gametocytes revealed the upregulation of several male-specific genes in female gametocytes, suggesting that H3.3 functions as a transcription repressor of male-specific genes to maintain sexual identity in female gametocytes. This study provides new insights into the molecular biology of histone variants H3.3 which plays a critical role on zygote-to-oocyst development in primitive unicellular eukaryotes.
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- Yuki S Tateishi
- Department of Parasitology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Division of Malaria Immunology, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo (IMSUT), Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, Department of Computational Biology and Medical Science (CBMS), University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Parasitology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, Dokkyo Medical University, Mibu, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Stem Cell and Molecular Medicine, Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Parasitology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Antimicrobial Resistance Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Parasitology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Antimicrobial Resistance Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Parasitology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Antimicrobial Resistance Research Center, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Laboratory for Epigenetics Drug Discovery, RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Stem Cell and Molecular Medicine, Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; The University of Tokyo Pandemic Preparedness, Infection and Advanced Research Center (UTOPIA), The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Parasitology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Malaria Immunology, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo (IMSUT), Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan; The University of Tokyo Pandemic Preparedness, Infection and Advanced Research Center (UTOPIA), The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan; International Vaccine Design Center (vDesC), The Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo (IMSUT), Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Parasitology, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
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Liang L, Wang X, Wei S, Lei Y, Zhang S, Zhai H, Hu Y, Lv Y. m 6A methyltransferase AflIme4 orchestrates mycelial growth, development and aflatoxin B 1 biosynthesis in Aspergillus flavus. Microbiol Res 2024; 283:127710. [PMID: 38593581 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2024.127710] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), a highly toxic secondary metabolite produced by Aspergillus flavus, poses a severe threat to agricultural production, food safety and human health. The methylation of mRNA m6A has been identified as a regulator of both the growth and AFB1 production of A. flavus. However, its intracellular occurrence and function needs to be elucidated. Here, we identified and characterized a m6A methyltransferase, AflIme4, in A. flavus. The enzyme was localized in the cytoplasm, and knockout of AflIme4 significantly reduced the methylation modification level of mRNA. Compared with the control strains, ΔAflIme4 exhibited diminished growth, conidial formation, mycelial hydrophobicity, sclerotium yield, pathogenicity and increased sensitivity to CR, SDS, NaCl and H2O2. Notably, AFB1 production was markedly inhibited in the A. flavus ΔAflIme4 strain. RNA-Seq coupled with RT-qPCR validation showed that the transcriptional levels of genes involved in the AFB1 biosynthesis pathway including aflA, aflG, aflH, aflK, aflL, aflO, aflS, aflV and aflY were significantly upregulated. Methylated RNA immunoprecipitation-qPCR (MeRIP-qPCR) analysis demonstrated a significant increase in m6A methylation modification levels of these pathway-specific genes, concomitant with a decrease in mRNA stability. These results suggest that AflIme4 attenuates the mRNA stability of genes in AFB1 biosynthesis by enhancing their mRNA m6A methylation modification, leading to impaired AFB1 biosynthesis. Our study identifies a novel m6A methyltransferase AflIme4 and highlights it as a potential target to control A. flavus growth, development and aflatoxin pollution.
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- Liuke Liang
- College of biological engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of biological engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of biological engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of biological engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of biological engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of biological engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of biological engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of biological engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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Su S, Ji M, Chen J, Zhang M, Xu X, Cheng C. Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of protein arginine methyltransferase and JmjC domain-containing family in apple. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1381753. [PMID: 38863543 PMCID: PMC11165092 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1381753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Histone methylation is an important type of histone modification that regulates gene expression in plants. In this study, we identified 14 arginine methylation-related genes (Protein Arginine Methyltransferase, MdPRMT) and 32 demethylation-related genes (JmjC Domain-Containing Family, MdJMJ) in apple. Furthermore, we investigated the phylogenetic relationship, chromosome distribution, gene structure, motif analysis, promoter sequence analysis, and expression patterns of MdPRMT and MdJMJ genes. Homology analysis showed a high degree of conservation and homology between PRMT and JMJ genes in Arabidopsis and apple. We identified the types of duplicated genes in the MdJMJ and MdPRMT gene families, found a large number of whole-genome duplicates (WGD) gene pairs and a small number of tandem duplicates (TD) pairs, transposed duplication (TRD) gene pairs as well as proximal duplicates (PD) pairs, and discussed the possible evolutionary pathways of the gene families from the perspective of duplicated genes. Homology analysis showed a high degree of conservation and homology between PRMT and JMJ genes in Arabidopsis and apple. In addition, the promoter regions of MdPRMT and MdJMJ contain numerous cis-acting elements involved in plant growth and development, hormone response, and stress responses. Based on the transcriptional profiles of MdPRMT and MdJMJ in different tissues and developmental stages, it was found that MdPRMT and MdJMJ may play multiple roles in apple growth and development, for example, MdJMJ21 may be involved in the regulation of apple endosperm formation. MdPRMT and MdJMJ exhibit different expression patterns in response to hormone signaling in apple, MdJMJ3, MdJMJ18, MdJMJ30, MdPRMT2, MdPRMT13, and MdPRMT14 may play roles in apple response to drought stress, while the expression of MdJMJ13, MdPRMT3, MdPRMT4, and MdPRMT6 is affected by cold stress. Our study provides a foundation for determining the functional roles of MdPRMT and MdJMJ genes in apple.
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- Shenghui Su
- College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Engineering Laboratory of Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops of Shandong Province, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- National Technology Centre for Whole Process Quality Control of FSEN Horticultural Products (Qingdao), Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Fruit (Qingdao), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
- Qingdao Key Lab of Modern Agricultural Quality and Safety Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
- Academy of Dongying Efficient Agricultural Technology and Industry on Saline and Alkaline Land in Collaboration with Qingdao Agricultural University, Dongying, China
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- College of Horticulture, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Huang L, Chen X, Yang X, Zhang Y, Liang Y, Qiu X. Elucidating epigenetic mechanisms governing odontogenic differentiation in dental pulp stem cells: an in-depth exploration. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 12:1394582. [PMID: 38863943 PMCID: PMC11165363 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2024.1394582] [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: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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Epigenetics refers to the mechanisms such as DNA methylation and histone modification that influence gene expression without altering the DNA sequence. These epigenetic modifications can regulate gene transcription, splicing, and stability, thereby impacting cell differentiation, development, and disease occurrence. The formation of dentin is intrinsically linked to the odontogenic differentiation of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs), which are recognized as the optimal cell source for dentin-pulp regeneration due to their varied odontogenic potential, strong proliferative and angiogenic characteristics, and ready accessibility Numerous studies have demonstrated the critical role of epigenetic regulation in DPSCs differentiation into specific cell types. This review thus provides a comprehensive review of the mechanisms by which epigenetic regulation controls the odontogenesis fate of DPSCs.
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- Department of Endodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Xu H, Yan S, Gerhard E, Xie D, Liu X, Zhang B, Shi D, Ameer GA, Yang J. Citric Acid: A Nexus Between Cellular Mechanisms and Biomaterial Innovations. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2402871. [PMID: 38801111 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202402871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Citrate-based biodegradable polymers have emerged as a distinctive biomaterial platform with tremendous potential for diverse medical applications. By harnessing their versatile chemistry, these polymers exhibit a wide range of material and bioactive properties, enabling them to regulate cell metabolism and stem cell differentiation through energy metabolism, metabonegenesis, angiogenesis, and immunomodulation. Moreover, the recent US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the biodegradable poly(octamethylene citrate) (POC)/hydroxyapatite-based orthopedic fixation devices represents a translational research milestone for biomaterial science. POC joins a short list of biodegradable synthetic polymers that have ever been authorized by the FDA for use in humans. The clinical success of POC has sparked enthusiasm and accelerated the development of next-generation citrate-based biomaterials. This review presents a comprehensive, forward-thinking discussion on the pivotal role of citrate chemistry and metabolism in various tissue regeneration and on the development of functional citrate-based metabotissugenic biomaterials for regenerative engineering applications.
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- Hui Xu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, P. R. China
- Academy of Orthopedics of Guangdong Province, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Bone and Joint Degeneration Diseases, Guangzhou, 510630, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, P. R. China
- School of Life Sciences, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, P. R. China
- Westlake Laboratory of Life Sciences and Biomedicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, P. R. China
- Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, P. R. China
- School of Life Sciences, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, P. R. China
- Westlake Laboratory of Life Sciences and Biomedicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, P. R. China
- Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, P. R. China
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- Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
- Center for Advanced Regenerative Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 60208, USA
- Department of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, P. R. China
- Biomedical Engineering Program, School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310030, P. R. China
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Rao T, Zhou Y, Chen C, Chen J, Zhang J, Lin W, Jia D. Recent progress in neonatal hyperoxic lung injury. Pediatr Pulmonol 2024. [PMID: 38742254 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.27062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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With the progress in neonatal intensive care, there has been an increase in the survival rates of premature infants. However, this has also led to an increased incidence of neonatal hyperoxia lung injury and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), whose pathogenesis is believed to be influenced by various prenatal and postnatal factors, although the exact mechanisms remain unclear. Recent studies suggest that multiple mechanisms might be involved in neonatal hyperoxic lung injury and BPD, with sex also possibly playing an important role, and numerous drugs have been proposed and shown promise for improving the treatment outcomes of hyperoxic lung injury. Therefore, this paper aims to analyze and summarize sex differences in neonatal hyperoxic lung injury, potential pathogenesis and treatment progress to provide new ideas for basic and clinical research in this field.
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- Tian Rao
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Chinese Medicine Hospital of Pingyang, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Zhuang S, Yang Z, Cui Z, Zhang Y, Che F. Epigenetic alterations and advancement of lymphoma treatment. Ann Hematol 2024; 103:1435-1454. [PMID: 37581713 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-023-05395-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Lymphomas, complex and heterogeneous malignant tumors, originate from the lymphopoietic system. These tumors are notorious for their high recurrence rates and resistance to treatment, which leads to poor prognoses. As ongoing research has shown, epigenetic modifications like DNA methylation, histone modifications, non-coding RNA regulation, and RNA modifications play crucial roles in lymphoma pathogenesis. Epigenetic modification-targeting drugs have exhibited therapeutic efficacy and tolerability in both monotherapy and combination lymphoma therapy. This review discusses pathogenic mechanisms and potential epigenetic therapeutic targets in common lymphomas, offering new avenues for lymphoma diagnosis and treatment. We also discuss the shortcomings of current lymphoma treatments, while suggesting potential areas for future research, in order to improve the prediction and prognosis of lymphoma.
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- Shuhui Zhuang
- Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Department of Hematology, Linyi People's Hospital, Shandong University, Linyi, 276000, Shandong, China
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- Spine Surgery, Linyi People's Hospital, Shandong University, Linyi, 276000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hematology, Linyi People's Hospital, Shandong University, Linyi, 276000, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hematology, Linyi People's Hospital, Shandong University, Linyi, 276000, Shandong, China.
- Department of Hematology, Shandong Key Laboratory of Immunohematology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Neurology, Central Laboratory and Key Laboratory of Neurophysiology, Linyi People's Hospital, Shandong University, Linyi, 276000, China.
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Zheng H, Tan J, Qin F, Zheng Y, Yang X, Qin X, Liao H. Analysis of cancer-associated fibroblasts related genes identifies COL11A1 associated with lung adenocarcinoma prognosis. BMC Med Genomics 2024; 17:97. [PMID: 38649961 PMCID: PMC11036680 DOI: 10.1186/s12920-024-01863-1] [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: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The treatment of lung adenocarcinoma is difficult due to the limited therapeutic options. Cancer-associated fibroblasts play an important role in the development of cancers. This study aimed to identify a promising molecular target associated with cancer-associated fibroblasts for the treatment of lung adenocarcinoma. METHODS The Cancer Genome Atlas lung adenocarcinoma dataset was used to screen hub genes associated with cancer-associated fibroblasts via the EPIC algorithm and Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis. Multiple databases were used together with our data to verify the differential expression and survival of COL11A1. Functional enrichment analysis and the single-cell TISCH database were used to elucidate the mechanisms underlying COL11A1 expression. The correlation between COL11A1 and immune checkpoint genes in human cancers was also evaluated. RESULTS Using the EPIC algorithm and Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis, 13 hub genes associated with cancer-associated fibroblasts in lung adenocarcinoma were screened. Using the GEPIA database, Kaplan-Meier Plotter database, GSE72094, GSE75037, GSE32863, and our immunohistochemistry experiment data, we confirmed that COL11A1 overexpresses in lung adenocarcinoma and that high expression of COL11A1 is associated with a poor prognosis. COL11A1 has a genetic alteration frequency of 22% in patients with lung adenocarcinoma. COL11A1 is involved in the extracellular matrix activities of lung adenocarcinoma. Using the TISCH database, we found that COL11A1 is mainly expressed by cancer-associated fibroblasts in the tumor microenvironment rather than by lung adenocarcinoma cells. Finally, we found that COL11A1 is positively correlated with HAVCR2(TIM3), CD274 (PD-L1), CTLA4, and LAG3 in lung adenocarcinoma. CONCLUSION COL11A1 may be expressed and secreted by cancer-associated fibroblasts, and a high expression of COL11A1 may result in T cell exhaustion in the tumor microenvironment of lung adenocarcinoma. COL11A1 may serve as an attractive biomarker to provide new insights into cancer therapeutics.
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- Haosheng Zheng
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Cancer Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Cancer Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Cancer Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Cancer Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Cancer Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Cancer Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Cancer Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
- Biomedical Innovation Center, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Wang L, Xiao J, Zhang B, Hou A. Epigenetic modifications in the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia: a review. Pediatr Res 2024:10.1038/s41390-024-03167-7. [PMID: 38570557 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-024-03167-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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While perinatal medicine advancements have bolstered survival outcomes for premature infants, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) continues to threaten their long-term health. Gene-environment interactions, mediated by epigenetic modifications such as DNA methylation, histone modification, and non-coding RNA regulation, take center stage in BPD pathogenesis. Recent discoveries link methylation variations across biological pathways with BPD. Also, the potential reversibility of histone modifications fuels new treatment avenues. The review also highlights the promise of utilizing mesenchymal stem cells and their exosomes as BPD therapies, given their ability to modulate non-coding RNA, opening novel research and intervention possibilities. IMPACT: The complexity and universality of epigenetic modifications in the occurrence and development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia were thoroughly discussed. Both molecular and cellular mechanisms contribute to the diverse nature of epigenetic changes, suggesting the need for deeper biochemical techniques to explore these molecular alterations. The utilization of innovative cell-specific drug delivery methods like exosomes and extracellular vesicles holds promise in achieving precise epigenetic regulation.
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- Lichuan Wang
- Department of Pediatrics, Sheng Jing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sheng Jing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sheng Jing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sheng Jing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
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Wang H, Yuan T, Wang Y, Liu C, Li D, Li Z, Sun S. Osteoclasts and osteoarthritis: Novel intervention targets and therapeutic potentials during aging. Aging Cell 2024; 23:e14092. [PMID: 38287696 PMCID: PMC11019147 DOI: 10.1111/acel.14092] [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: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA), a chronic degenerative joint disease, is highly prevalent among the aging population, and often leads to joint pain, disability, and a diminished quality of life. Although considerable research has been conducted, the precise molecular mechanisms propelling OA pathogenesis continue to be elusive, thereby impeding the development of effective therapeutics. Notably, recent studies have revealed subchondral bone lesions precede cartilage degeneration in the early stage of OA. This development is marked by escalated osteoclast-mediated bone resorption, subsequent imbalances in bone metabolism, accelerated bone turnover, and a decrease in bone volume, thereby contributing significantly to the pathological changes. While the role of aging hallmarks in OA has been extensively elucidated from the perspective of chondrocytes, their connection with osteoclasts is not yet fully understood. There is compelling evidence to suggest that age-related abnormalities such as epigenetic alterations, proteostasis network disruption, cellular senescence, and mitochondrial dysfunction, can stimulate osteoclast activity. This review intends to systematically discuss how aging hallmarks contribute to OA pathogenesis, placing particular emphasis on the age-induced shifts in osteoclast activity. It also aims to stimulate future studies probing into the pathological mechanisms and therapeutic approaches targeting osteoclasts in OA during aging.
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- Haojue Wang
- Department of Joint Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of MedicineShandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of MedicineShandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
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- Department of Joint SurgeryShandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical UniversityJinanShandongChina
- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation CenterShandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical SciencesJinanShandongChina
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of MedicineShandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
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- Department of Joint SurgeryShandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical UniversityJinanShandongChina
- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation CenterShandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical SciencesJinanShandongChina
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- Department of Joint SurgeryShandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical UniversityJinanShandongChina
- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation CenterShandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical SciencesJinanShandongChina
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of MedicineShandong UniversityJinanShandongChina
- Department of Joint SurgeryShandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical UniversityJinanShandongChina
- Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Medical Science and Technology Innovation CenterShandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical SciencesJinanShandongChina
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Du Y, Li R, Fu D, Zhang B, Cui A, Shao Y, Lai Z, Chen R, Chen B, Wang Z, Zhang W, Chu L. Multi-omics technologies and molecular biomarkers in brain tumor-related epilepsy. CNS Neurosci Ther 2024; 30:e14717. [PMID: 38641945 PMCID: PMC11031674 DOI: 10.1111/cns.14717] [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: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Brain tumors are one of the leading causes of epilepsy, and brain tumor-related epilepsy (BTRE) is recognized as the major cause of intractable epilepsy, resulting in huge treatment cost and burden to patients, their families, and society. Although optimal treatment regimens are available, the majority of patients with BTRE show poor resolution of symptoms. BTRE has a very complex and multifactorial etiology, which includes several influencing factors such as genetic and molecular biomarkers. Advances in multi-omics technologies have enabled to elucidate the pathophysiological mechanisms and related biomarkers of BTRE. Here, we reviewed multi-omics technology-based research studies on BTRE published in the last few decades and discussed the present status, development, opportunities, challenges, and prospects in treating BTRE. METHODS First, we provided a general review of epilepsy, BTRE, and multi-omics techniques. Next, we described the specific multi-omics (including genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, and metabolomics) techniques and related molecular biomarkers for BTRE. We then presented the associated pathogenetic mechanisms of BTRE. Finally, we discussed the development and application of novel omics techniques for diagnosing and treating BTRE. RESULTS Genomics studies have shown that the BRAF gene plays a role in BTRE development. Furthermore, the BRAF V600E variant was found to induce epileptogenesis in the neuronal cell lineage and tumorigenesis in the glial cell lineage. Several genomics studies have linked IDH variants with glioma-related epilepsy, and the overproduction of D2HG is considered to play a role in neuronal excitation that leads to seizure occurrence. The high expression level of Forkhead Box O4 (FOXO4) was associated with a reduced risk of epilepsy occurrence. In transcriptomics studies, VLGR1 was noted as a biomarker of epileptic onset in patients. Several miRNAs such as miR-128 and miRNA-196b participate in BTRE development. miR-128 might be negatively associated with the possibility of tumor-related epilepsy development. The lncRNA UBE2R2-AS1 inhibits the growth and invasion of glioma cells and promotes apoptosis. Quantitative proteomics has been used to determine dynamic changes of protein acetylation in epileptic and non-epileptic gliomas. In another proteomics study, a high expression of AQP-4 was detected in the brain of GBM patients with seizures. By using quantitative RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry assay, a study revealed that patients with astrocytomas and oligoastrocytomas showed high BCL2A1 expression and poor seizure control. By performing immunohistochemistry, several studies have reported the relationship between D2HG overproduction and seizure occurrence. Ki-67 overexpression in WHO grade II gliomas was found to be associated with poor postoperative seizure control. According to metabolomics research, the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway is associated with the development of glioma-related epileptogenesis. Another metabolomics study found that SV2A, P-gb, and CAD65/67 have the potential to function as biomarkers for BTRE. CONCLUSIONS Based on the synthesized information, this review provided new research perspectives and insights into the early diagnosis, etiological factors, and personalized treatment of BTRE.
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- Yaoqiang Du
- Laboratory Medicine Center, Department of Transfusion MedicineZhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical CollegeHangzhouChina
- School of Basic Medical SciencesZhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- The Second School of Clinical MedicineZhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- School of Basic Medical SciencesZhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Cancer Center, Department of HematologyZhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical CollegeHangzhouChina
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- Cancer Center, Department of Ultrasound MedicineZhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical CollegeHangzhouChina
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- Zhejiang BioAsia Life Science InstitutePinghuChina
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- The Second School of Clinical MedicineZhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- School of Clinical MedicineHangzhou Normal UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Department of Transfusion MedicineZhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical CollegeHangzhouChina
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- Laboratory Medicine Center, Department of Transfusion MedicineZhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical CollegeHangzhouChina
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- The Second School of Clinical MedicineZhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- School of Basic Medical SciencesZhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
- Department of PhysiologyZhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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Lossi L, Castagna C, Merighi A. An Overview of the Epigenetic Modifications in the Brain under Normal and Pathological Conditions. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:3881. [PMID: 38612690 PMCID: PMC11011998 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25073881] [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: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Epigenetic changes are changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the DNA sequence. These changes lead to establishing a so-called epigenetic code that dictates which and when genes are activated, thus orchestrating gene regulation and playing a central role in development, health, and disease. The brain, being mostly formed by cells that do not undergo a renewal process throughout life, is highly prone to the risk of alterations leading to neuronal death and neurodegenerative disorders, mainly at a late age. Here, we review the main epigenetic modifications that have been described in the brain, with particular attention on those related to the onset of developmental anomalies or neurodegenerative conditions and/or occurring in old age. DNA methylation and several types of histone modifications (acetylation, methylation, phosphorylation, ubiquitination, sumoylation, lactylation, and crotonylation) are major players in these processes. They are directly or indirectly involved in the onset of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. Therefore, this review briefly describes the roles of these epigenetic changes in the mechanisms of brain development, maturation, and aging and some of the most important factors dynamically regulating or contributing to these changes, such as oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo Paolo Braccini 2, 10095 Grugliasco, Italy; (L.L.); (C.C.)
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Chen Y, Guo P, Dong Z. The role of histone acetylation in transcriptional regulation and seed development. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2024; 194:1962-1979. [PMID: 37979164 DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiad614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Histone acetylation is highly conserved across eukaryotes and has been linked to gene activation since its discovery nearly 60 years ago. Over the past decades, histone acetylation has been evidenced to play crucial roles in plant development and response to various environmental cues. Emerging data indicate that histone acetylation is one of the defining features of "open chromatin," while the role of histone acetylation in transcription remains controversial. In this review, we briefly describe the discovery of histone acetylation, the mechanism of histone acetylation regulating transcription in yeast and mammals, and summarize the research progress of plant histone acetylation. Furthermore, we also emphasize the effect of histone acetylation on seed development and its potential use in plant breeding. A comprehensive knowledge of histone acetylation might provide new and more flexible research perspectives to enhance crop yield and stress resistance.
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- Yan Chen
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Adaptation and Molecular Design, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Editing, Innovative Center of Molecular Genetics and Evolution, School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Adaptation and Molecular Design, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Editing, Innovative Center of Molecular Genetics and Evolution, School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Adaptation and Molecular Design, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Editing, Innovative Center of Molecular Genetics and Evolution, School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Liu S, Huang J, Zhou J, Chen S, Zheng W, Liu C, Lin Q, Zhang P, Wu D, He S, Ye J, Liu S, Zhou K, Li B, Qu L, Yang J. NAP-seq reveals multiple classes of structured noncoding RNAs with regulatory functions. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2425. [PMID: 38499544 PMCID: PMC10948791 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46596-y] [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: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Up to 80% of the human genome produces "dark matter" RNAs, most of which are noncapped RNAs (napRNAs) that frequently act as noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) to modulate gene expression. Here, by developing a method, NAP-seq, to globally profile the full-length sequences of napRNAs with various terminal modifications at single-nucleotide resolution, we reveal diverse classes of structured ncRNAs. We discover stably expressed linear intron RNAs (sliRNAs), a class of snoRNA-intron RNAs (snotrons), a class of RNAs embedded in miRNA spacers (misRNAs) and thousands of previously uncharacterized structured napRNAs in humans and mice. These napRNAs undergo dynamic changes in response to various stimuli and differentiation stages. Importantly, we show that a structured napRNA regulates myoblast differentiation and a napRNA DINAP interacts with dyskerin pseudouridine synthase 1 (DKC1) to promote cell proliferation by maintaining DKC1 protein stability. Our approach establishes a paradigm for discovering various classes of ncRNAs with regulatory functions.
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- Shurong Liu
- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, Guangdong, China
- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, 519082, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, Guangdong, China
- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, 519082, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, Guangdong, China
- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, 519082, Guangdong, China
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- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, 519082, Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Department of Systems Biology, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, Monrovia, CA, 91016, USA
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, Guangdong, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, Guangdong, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, Guangdong, China.
- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, 519082, Guangdong, China.
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Liu R, Li Y, Zheng Q, Ding M, Zhou H, Li X. Epigenetic modification in liver fibrosis: Promising therapeutic direction with significant challenges ahead. Acta Pharm Sin B 2024; 14:1009-1029. [PMID: 38486982 PMCID: PMC10935124 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsb.2023.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Liver fibrosis, characterized by scar tissue formation, can ultimately result in liver failure. It's a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally, often associated with chronic liver diseases like hepatitis or alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases. However, current treatment options are limited, highlighting the urgent need for the development of new therapies. As a reversible regulatory mechanism, epigenetic modification is implicated in many biological processes, including liver fibrosis. Exploring the epigenetic mechanisms involved in liver fibrosis could provide valuable insights into developing new treatments for chronic liver diseases, although the current evidence is still controversial. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the regulatory mechanisms and critical targets of epigenetic modifications, including DNA methylation, histone modification, and RNA modification, in liver fibrotic diseases. The potential cooperation of different epigenetic modifications in promoting fibrogenesis was also highlighted. Finally, available agonists or inhibitors regulating these epigenetic mechanisms and their potential application in preventing liver fibrosis were discussed. In summary, elucidating specific druggable epigenetic targets and developing more selective and specific candidate medicines may represent a promising approach with bright prospects for the treatment of chronic liver diseases.
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- Runping Liu
- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102400, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102400, China
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- School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102400, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102400, China
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 22460, USA
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102400, China
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Torne AS, Robertson ES. Epigenetic Mechanisms in Latent Epstein-Barr Virus Infection and Associated Cancers. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:991. [PMID: 38473352 PMCID: PMC10931536 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16050991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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The Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a double-stranded DNA-based human tumor virus that was first isolated in 1964 from lymphoma biopsies. Since its initial discovery, EBV has been identified as a major contributor to numerous cancers and chronic autoimmune disorders. The virus is particularly efficient at infecting B-cells but can also infect epithelial cells, utilizing an array of epigenetic strategies to establish long-term latent infection. The association with histone modifications, alteration of DNA methylation patterns in host and viral genomes, and microRNA targeting of host cell factors are core epigenetic strategies that drive interactions between host and virus, which are necessary for viral persistence and progression of EBV-associated diseases. Therefore, understanding epigenetic regulation and its role in post-entry viral dynamics is an elusive area of EBV research. Here, we present current outlooks of EBV epigenetic regulation as it pertains to viral interactions with its host during latent infection and its propensity to induce tumorigenesis. We review the important epigenetic regulators of EBV latency and explore how the strategies involved during latent infection drive differential epigenetic profiles and host-virus interactions in EBV-associated cancers.
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- Tumor Virology Program, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA;
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Sgarra R, Battista S, Cerchia L, Manfioletti G, Fedele M. Mechanism of Action of Lactic Acid on Histones in Cancer. Antioxid Redox Signal 2024; 40:236-249. [PMID: 36851901 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2022.0190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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Significance: Metabolic end products and intermediates can exert signaling functions as chemical sources for histone posttranslational modifications, which remodel chromatin and affect gene expression. Among them, lactic acid is responsible for histone lactylation, a recently discovered histone mark that occurs in high lactate conditions, such as those resulting from the Warburg effect in cancer cells. Recent Advances: Late-breaking studies have advanced the knowledge on the mechanisms involved in histone lactylation, requiring independent nonenzyme and enzyme-dependent reactions, which is emerging as an important hallmark of cancer cells linking metabolic changes to gene expression reprogramming. Critical Issues: In this study, we give an overview about this new epigenetic modification, focusing on its mechanism of action in tumors and tumor microenvironment. Future Directions: Further investigation on the competition mechanism between lactylation and acetylation, as well as on the mechanisms by which lactate fluctuation can control a specific gene set in a given tissue, is needed in the coming years to exploit new anticancer therapeutic approaches. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 40, 236-249.
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- Riccardo Sgarra
- Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology "G. Salvatore" (IEOS), National Research Council (CNR), Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology "G. Salvatore" (IEOS), National Research Council (CNR), Naples, Italy
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- Institute of Experimental Endocrinology and Oncology "G. Salvatore" (IEOS), National Research Council (CNR), Naples, Italy
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Ray A, Stelloh C, Liu Y, Meyer A, Geurts AM, Cowley AW, Greene AS, Liang M, Rao S. Histone Modifications and Their Contributions to Hypertension. Hypertension 2024; 81:229-239. [PMID: 38031837 PMCID: PMC11229175 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.123.21755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Essential hypertension, a multifaceted disorder, is a worldwide health problem. A complex network of genetic, epigenetic, physiological, and environmental components regulates blood pressure (BP), and any dysregulation of this network may result in hypertension. Growing evidence suggests a role for epigenetic factors in BP regulation. Any alterations in the expression or functions of these epigenetic regulators may dysregulate various determinants of BP, thereby promoting the development of hypertension. Histone posttranslational modifications are critical epigenetic regulators that have been implicated in hypertension. Several studies have demonstrated a clear association between the increased expression of some histone-modifying enzymes, especially HDACs (histone deacetylases), and hypertension. In addition, treatment with HDAC inhibitors lowers BP in hypertensive animal models, providing an excellent opportunity to design new drugs to treat hypertension. In this review, we discuss the potential contribution of different histone modifications to the regulation of BP.
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- Atrayee Ray
- Versiti Blood Research Institute, Milwaukee, WI (A.R., C.S., A.M., S.R.)
- Department of Physiology, Center of Systems Molecular Medicine (A.R., A.M.G., A.C.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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- Versiti Blood Research Institute, Milwaukee, WI (A.R., C.S., A.M., S.R.)
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- Department of Physiology, The University of Arizona, Tucson (Y.L., M.L.)
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- Versiti Blood Research Institute, Milwaukee, WI (A.R., C.S., A.M., S.R.)
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- Department of Physiology, Center of Systems Molecular Medicine (A.R., A.M.G., A.C.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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- Department of Physiology, Center of Systems Molecular Medicine (A.R., A.M.G., A.C.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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- Department of Physiology, The University of Arizona, Tucson (Y.L., M.L.)
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- Versiti Blood Research Institute, Milwaukee, WI (A.R., C.S., A.M., S.R.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Hematology/Oncology/Transplantation (S.R.), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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Miranda AG, Seneda MM, Faustino LR. DNA methylation associated with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 309:373-383. [PMID: 37119419 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-023-07025-5] [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: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine metabolic disease that affects women of reproductive age and is one of the main causes of anovulatory infertility. However, the cause of PCOS is yet fully understood, and genetic factors play an important role in its etiology. In this study, we reviewed the main genes involved in the etiology of PCOS and the influence of DNA methylation, aiming to answer the study´s guiding question: 'What is the influence of DNA methylation on the main genes involved in PCOS?'. METHODS We used the MEDLINE database, and inclusion criteria (primary and original articles, written in English, found through our entry terms) and exclusion criteria (literature reviews and articles that used animals to perform the experiments and that focused in other epigenetics mechanism without being DNA methylation) were applied. RESULTS Twenty-three scientific articles, from a total of 43 articles read in full, were chosen for this study. Eighteen studies confirmed DNA methylation associated with PCOS. CONCLUSION The most relevant genes related to PCOS were INSR, LHCGR, and RAB5B, which may be epigenetically altered in DNA, with the first two genes hypomethylated and the last hypermethylated. The epigenetic changes presented in the genes related to PCOS or their promoters were only at the CpG sites.
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- Arícia Gomes Miranda
- Curso de Medicina, Campus Ministro Reis Velloso, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba (UFDPar), Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Reprodução Animal, Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
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- Curso de Medicina, Campus Ministro Reis Velloso, Universidade Federal do Delta do Parnaíba (UFDPar), Parnaíba, Piauí, Brazil.
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Liu Y, Tan Y, Zhang Z, Yi M, Zhu L, Peng W. The interaction between ageing and Alzheimer's disease: insights from the hallmarks of ageing. Transl Neurodegener 2024; 13:7. [PMID: 38254235 PMCID: PMC10804662 DOI: 10.1186/s40035-024-00397-x] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Ageing is a crucial risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and is characterised by systemic changes in both intracellular and extracellular microenvironments that affect the entire body instead of a single organ. Understanding the specific mechanisms underlying the role of ageing in disease development can facilitate the treatment of ageing-related diseases, such as AD. Signs of brain ageing have been observed in both AD patients and animal models. Alleviating the pathological changes caused by brain ageing can dramatically ameliorate the amyloid beta- and tau-induced neuropathological and memory impairments, indicating that ageing plays a crucial role in the pathophysiological process of AD. In this review, we summarize the impact of several age-related factors on AD and propose that preventing pathological changes caused by brain ageing is a promising strategy for improving cognitive health.
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- Yuqing Liu
- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139 Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- School of Mathematics, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139 Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139 Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, People's Republic of China
- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China
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- Academician Workstation, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, 410219, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, No.139 Middle Renmin Road, Changsha, 410011, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, 410011, People's Republic of China.
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Godwin J, Govindasamy M, Nedounsejian K, March E, Halton R, Bourbousse C, Wolff L, Fort A, Krzyszton M, López Corrales J, Swiezewski S, Barneche F, Schubert D, Farrona S. The UBP5 histone H2A deubiquitinase counteracts PRCs-mediated repression to regulate Arabidopsis development. Nat Commun 2024; 15:667. [PMID: 38253560 PMCID: PMC10803359 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44546-8] [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: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Polycomb Repressive Complexes (PRCs) control gene expression through the incorporation of H2Aub and H3K27me3. In recent years, there is increasing evidence of the complexity of PRCs' interaction networks and the interplay of these interactors with PRCs in epigenome reshaping, which is fundamental to understand gene regulatory mechanisms. Here, we identified UBIQUITIN SPECIFIC PROTEASE 5 (UBP5) as a chromatin player able to counteract the deposition of the two PRCs' epigenetic hallmarks in Arabidopsis thaliana. We demonstrated that UBP5 is a plant developmental regulator based on functional analyses of ubp5-CRISPR Cas9 mutant plants. UBP5 promotes H2A monoubiquitination erasure, leading to transcriptional de-repression. Furthermore, preferential association of UBP5 at PRC2 recruiting motifs and local H3K27me3 gaining in ubp5 mutant plants suggest the existence of functional interplays between UBP5 and PRC2 in regulating epigenome dynamics. In summary, acting as an antagonist of the pivotal epigenetic repressive marks H2Aub and H3K27me3, UBP5 provides novel insights to disentangle the complex regulation of PRCs' activities.
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- James Godwin
- School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, H91 TK33, Galway, Ireland
- Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis, MO, 63132, USA
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- School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, H91 TK33, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, H91 TK33, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, H91 TK33, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, H91 TK33, Galway, Ireland
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- Institut de Biologie de l'École Normale Supérieure (IBENS), École Normale Supérieure, CNRS, INSERM, Université PSL, Paris, France
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- Institut de Biologie de l'École Normale Supérieure (IBENS), École Normale Supérieure, CNRS, INSERM, Université PSL, Paris, France
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- Dept. of Veterinary and Microbial Sciences, Technological University of The Shannon: Midlands, Athlone, Co., Roscommon, Ireland
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- Laboratory of Seeds Molecular Biology, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, PAS, Warsaw, 02-106, Poland
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- Molecular Parasitology Laboratory (MPL), Centre for One Health and Ryan Institute, School of Natural Sciences, University of Galway, Galway, H91 DK59, Ireland
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- Laboratory of Seeds Molecular Biology, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, PAS, Warsaw, 02-106, Poland
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- Institut de Biologie de l'École Normale Supérieure (IBENS), École Normale Supérieure, CNRS, INSERM, Université PSL, Paris, France
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- Institute of Biology, Freie Universität Berlin, 14195, Berlin, Germany
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- School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, H91 TK33, Galway, Ireland.
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Yu B, Geng C, Wu Z, Zhang Z, Zhang A, Yang Z, Huang J, Xiong Y, Yang H, Chen Z. A CIC-related-epigenetic factors-based model associated with prediction, the tumor microenvironment and drug sensitivity in osteosarcoma. Sci Rep 2024; 14:1308. [PMID: 38225273 PMCID: PMC10789798 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49770-2] [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: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Osteosarcoma is generally considered a cold tumor and is characterized by epigenetic alterations. Although tumor cells are surrounded by many immune cells such as macrophages, T cells may be suppressed, be inactivated, or not be presented due to various mechanisms, which usually results in poor prognosis and insensitivity to immunotherapy. Immunotherapy is considered a promising anti-cancer therapy in osteosarcoma but requires more research, but osteosarcoma does not currently respond well to this therapy. The cancer immunity cycle (CIC) is essential for anti-tumor immunity, and is epigenetically regulated. Therefore, it is possible to modulate the immune microenvironment of osteosarcoma by targeting epigenetic factors. In this study, we explored the correlation between epigenetic modulation and CIC in osteosarcoma through bioinformatic methods. Based on the RNA data from TARGET and GSE21257 cohorts, we identified epigenetic related subtypes by NMF clustering and constructed a clinical prognostic model by the LASSO algorithm. ESTIMATE, Cibersort, and xCell algorithms were applied to analyze the tumor microenvironment. Based on eight epigenetic biomarkers (SFMBT2, SP140, CBX5, HMGN2, SMARCA4, PSIP1, ACTR6, and CHD2), two subtypes were identified, and they are mainly distinguished by immune response and cell cycle regulation. After excluding ACTR6 by LASSO regression, the prognostic model was established and it exhibited good predictive efficacy. The risk score showed a strong correlation with the tumor microenvironment, drug sensitivity and many immune checkpoints. In summary, our study sheds a new light on the CIC-related epigenetic modulation mechanism of osteosarcoma and helps search for potential drugs for osteosarcoma treatment.
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- Bin Yu
- Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China
- Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics of Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics of Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics of Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics of Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics of Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tumor Immunological Prevention and Treatment of Yunnan Province, Yan'an Hospital Affiliated to Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, China.
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Li K, Qi L, Tang G, Xu H, Li Z, Fan B, Li Z, Li Y. Epigenetic Regulation in Urothelial Carcinoma. Curr Mol Med 2024; 24:85-97. [PMID: 36545729 DOI: 10.2174/1566524023666221221094432] [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: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Urothelial carcinoma (UC) is a common malignancy that remains a clinical challenge: Non-muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma (NMIUC) has a high rate of recurrence and risk of progression, while muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma (MIUC) has a high mortality. Although some new treatments, such as immunotherapies, have shown potential effects on some patients, most cases of advanced UC remain incurable. While treatments based on epigenetic mechanisms, whether combined with traditional platinum-based chemotherapy or emerging immunotherapy, show therapeutic advantages. With the advancement of sequencing and bioinformatics, the study of epigenomics, containing DNA methylation, histone modifications, chromatin remodeling, and non-coding RNA, is increasingly linked with the occurrence and progression of UC. Since the epigenetics of UC is a constantly developing field of medicine, this review aims to summarize the latest research on epigenetic regulation of UC, generalize the mechanism of epigenetics in UC, and reveal the potential epigenetic therapies in the clinical setting, in order to provide some new clues on the discovery of new drugs based on the epigenetics.
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- Ke Li
- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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Ding Q, Song W, Zhu M, Yu Y, Lin Z, Hu W, Cai J, Zhang Z, Zhang H, Zhou J, Lei W, Zhu YZ. Hydrogen Sulfide and Functional Therapy: Novel Mechanisms from Epigenetics. Antioxid Redox Signal 2024; 40:110-121. [PMID: 37950704 DOI: 10.1089/ars.2023.0425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2023]
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Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a gasotransmitter with significant physiological effects, including anti-inflammatory properties, regulation of oxidative stress, and vasodilation, thus regulating body functions. Functional therapy involves using treatments that target the underlying cause of a disease, rather than simply treating symptoms. Epigenetics refers to changes in gene expression that occur through modifications to DNA, to the proteins that package DNA, or to noncoding RNA mechanisms. Recent research advances suggest that H2S may play a role in epigenetic regulation by altering DNA methylation patterns and regulating histone deacetylases, enzymes that modify histone proteins, or modulating microRNA mechanisms. These critical findings suggest that H2S may be a promising molecule for functional therapy in various diseases where epigenetic modifications are dysregulated. We reviewed the relevant research progress in this area, hoping to provide new insights into the epigenetic mechanisms of H2S. Despite the challenges of clinical use of H2S, future research may lead to the progress of new therapeutic approaches. Antioxid. Redox Signal. 40, 110-121.
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- Qian Ding
- University Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Macao Region on Molecular Targets and Intervention of Cardiovascular Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
- School of Basic Medicine, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
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- Biomedical Science, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- University Joint Laboratory of Guangdong Province and Macao Region on Molecular Targets and Intervention of Cardiovascular Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and School of Pharmacy, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau SAR, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Bioactive Small Molecules, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Nagasaka M, Inoue Y, Nagao Y, Miyajima C, Morishita D, Aoki H, Aoyama M, Imamura T, Hayashi H. SET8 is a novel negative regulator of TGF-β signaling in a methylation-independent manner. Sci Rep 2023; 13:22877. [PMID: 38129484 PMCID: PMC10739863 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49961-x] [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: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) is a multifunctional cytokine that induces a diverse set of cellular processes principally through Smad-dependent transcription. Transcriptional responses induced by Smads are tightly regulated by Smad cofactors and histone modifications; however, the underlying mechanisms have not yet been elucidated in detail. We herein report lysine methyltransferase SET8 as a negative regulator of TGF-β signaling. SET8 physically associates with Smad2/3 and negatively affects transcriptional activation by TGF-β in a catalytic activity-independent manner. The depletion of SET8 results in an increase in TGF-β-induced plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) and p21 expression and enhances the antiproliferative effects of TGF-β. Mechanistically, SET8 occupies the PAI-1 and p21 promoters, and a treatment with TGF-β triggers the replacement of the suppressive binding of SET8 with p300 on these promoters, possibly to promote gene transcription. Collectively, the present results reveal a novel role for SET8 in the negative regulation of TGF-β signaling.
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- Mai Nagasaka
- Department of Cell Signaling, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, 467-8603, Japan
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- Department of Cell Signaling, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, 467-8603, Japan.
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- Department of Cell Signaling, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, 467-8603, Japan
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- Department of Cell Signaling, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, 467-8603, Japan
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- Department of Cell Signaling, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, 467-8603, Japan
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- Department of Pathobiology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, 467-8603, Japan
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- Department of Pathobiology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, 467-8603, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Medicine for Pathogenesis, Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime University, Ehime, 791-0295, Japan
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- Department of Cell Signaling, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, Nagoya, 467-8603, Japan.
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Sun G, Leclerc GJ, Chahar S, Barredo JC. AMPK Associates with Chromatin and Phosphorylates the TAF-1 Subunit of the Transcription Initiation Complex to Regulate Histone Gene Expression in ALL Cells. Mol Cancer Res 2023; 21:1261-1273. [PMID: 37682252 PMCID: PMC10690046 DOI: 10.1158/1541-7786.mcr-23-0502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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The survival rates for relapsed/refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) remain poor. We and others have reported that ALL cells are vulnerable to conditions inducing energy/ER-stress mediated by AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). To identify the target genes directly regulated by AMPKα2, we performed genome-wide RNA-seq and ChIP-seq in CCRF-CEM (T-ALL) cells expressing HA-AMPKα2 (CN2) under normal and energy/metabolic stress conditions. CN2 cells show significantly altered AMPKα2 genomic binding and transcriptomic profile under metabolic stress conditions, including reduced histone gene expression. Proteomic analysis and in vitro kinase assays identified the TATA-Box-Binding Protein-Associated Factor 1 (TAF1) as a novel AMPKα2 substrate that downregulates histone gene transcription in response to energy/metabolic stress. Knockdown and knockout studies demonstrated that both AMPKα2 and TAF1 are required for histone gene expression. Mechanistically, upon activation, AMPKα2 phosphorylates TAF1 at Ser-1353 which impairs TAF1 interaction with RNA polymerase II (Pol II), leading to a compromised state of p-AMPKα2/p-TAF1/Pol II chromatin association and suppression of transcription. This mechanism was also observed in primary ALL cells and in vivo in NSG mice. Consequently, we uncovered a non-canonical function of AMPK that phosphorylates TAF1, both members of a putative chromatin-associated transcription complex that regulate histone gene expression, among others, in response to energy/metabolic stress. IMPLICATIONS Fully delineating the protein interactome by which AMPK regulates adaptive survival responses to energy/metabolic stress, either via epigenetic gene regulation or other mechanisms, will allow the rational development of strategies to overcome de novo or acquired resistance in ALL and other cancers.
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- Guangyan Sun
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Pediatrics, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology and Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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Tian X, Wang T, Shen H, Wang S. Tumor microenvironment, histone modifications, and myeloid-derived suppressor cells. Cytokine Growth Factor Rev 2023; 74:108-121. [PMID: 37598011 DOI: 10.1016/j.cytogfr.2023.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]
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Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) are important components of the tumor microenvironment (TME), which drive the tumor immune escape by inducing immunosuppression. The expansion and function of MDSCs are tightly associated with signaling pathways induced by molecules from tumor cells, stromal cells, and activated immune cells in the TME. Although these pathways have been well-characterized, the understanding of the epigenetic regulators involved is incomplete. Since histone modifications are the most studied epigenetic changes in MDSCs, we summarize current knowledge on the role of histone modifications in MDSCs within this review. We first discuss the influence of the TME on histone modifications in MDSCs, with an emphasis on histone modifications and modifiers that direct MDSC differentiation and function. Furthermore, we highlight current epigenetic interventions that can reverse MDSC-induced immunosuppression by modulating histone modifications and discuss future research directions to fully appreciate the role of histone modifications in MDSCs.
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- Xinyu Tian
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China; Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital & Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research & The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China; Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Affiliated People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.
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Porzberg MRB, Lenstra DC, Damen E, Blaauw RH, Rutjes FPJT, Wegert A, Mecinović J. (R)-PFI-2 Analogues as Substrates and Inhibitors of Histone Lysine Methyltransferase SETD7. ChemMedChem 2023; 18:e202300457. [PMID: 37872124 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202300457] [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: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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(R)-PFI-2 is a histone substrate-competitive inhibitor of the human histone lysine monomethyltransferase SETD7. Aimed at developing potent inhibitors of SETD7 that can also act as small molecule substrates, we replaced the pyrrolidine ring of (R)-PFI-2 with several side chains bearing nucleophilic functional groups. We explored the inhibitory activity of 20 novel (R)-PFI-2 analogues, and found that the most potent analogue has a hydroxyethyl side chain (7). SETD7's ability to catalyse methylation of (R)-PFI-2-based small molecules was evaluated by mass spectrometric assays, and we observed efficient methylation of analogues bearing lysine mimicking nucleophilic amines. The optimal side chain was found to be an aminoethyl group (1), which was surprisingly also dimethylated by SETD7. The work demonstrates that small molecules can act as both substrates and inhibitors of biomedically important SETD7.
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- Miriam R B Porzberg
- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense, Denmark
- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ, Nijmegen (The, Netherlands
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- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ, Nijmegen (The, Netherlands
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- Symeres Netherlands B.V., Kerkenbos 1013, 6546 BB, Nijmegen (The, Netherlands
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- Symeres Netherlands B.V., Kerkenbos 1013, 6546 BB, Nijmegen (The, Netherlands
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- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ, Nijmegen (The, Netherlands
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- Symeres Netherlands B.V., Kerkenbos 1013, 6546 BB, Nijmegen (The, Netherlands
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense, Denmark
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Feng L, Wang C, Zhang C, Zhang W, Song W. Role of epigenetic regulation in glaucoma. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 168:115633. [PMID: 37806089 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115633] [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: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Glaucoma is the world's leading irreversible blinding eye disease. Lowering intraocular pressure is currently the only effective clinical treatment. However, there is a lack of long-acting IOP-lowering drugs, and some patients still experience retinal ganglion cell loss even with good intraocular pressure control. Currently, there is no effective method for neuroprotection and regeneration in clinical practice for glaucoma. In recent years, epigenetics has been widely researched and reported for its role in glaucoma's neuroprotection and regeneration. This article reviews the changes in histone modifications, DNA methylation, non-coding RNA, and m6A methylation in glaucoma, aiming to provide new perspectives for glaucoma management, protection of retinal ganglion cells, and axon regeneration by understanding epigenetic alterations.
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- Lemeng Feng
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China; Eye Center of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China; Eye Center of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China; Eye Center of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China; Eye Center of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China; Eye Center of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Changsha, Hunan 410008, PR China.
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Luo Q, Ma Y, Liang H, Feng Y, Liu N, Lian C, Zhu L, Ye Y, Liu Z, Hou Z, Chen S, Wang Y, Dai C, Song C, Zhang M, He Z, Xing Y, Zhong W, Li S, Wu J, Lu F, Yin F, Li Z. Covalent Peptide LSD1 Inhibitor Specifically Recognizes Cys360 in the Enzyme-Active Region. J Med Chem 2023; 66:15409-15423. [PMID: 37922441 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.3c01549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2023]
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Lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) is a promising therapeutic target, especially in cancer treatment. Despite several LSD1 inhibitors being discovered for the cofactor pocket, none are FDA-approved. We aimed to develop stabilized peptides for irreversible LSD1 binding, focusing on unique cysteine residue Cys360 in LSD1 and SNAIL1. We created LSD1 C360-targeting peptides, like cyclic peptide S9-CMC1, using our Cysteine-Methionine cyclization strategy. S9-CMC1 effectively inhibited LSD1 at the protein level, as confirmed by MS analysis showing covalent bonding to Cys360. In cells, S9-CMC1 inhibited LSD1 activity, increasing H3K4me1 and H3K4me2 levels, leading to G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis and inhibiting cell proliferation. Remarkably, S9-CMC1 showed therapeutic potential in A549 xenograft animal models, regulating LSD1 activity and significantly inhibiting tumor growth with minimal organ damage. These findings suggest LSD1 C360 as a promising site for covalent LSD1 inhibitors' development.
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- Qinhong Luo
- Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital (Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine), Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen 518060, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital (Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine), Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen 518060, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital (Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine), Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen 518060, China
- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Microbiology and Gene Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital (Shenzhen Institute of Translational Medicine), Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging, National-Regional Key Technology Engineering Laboratory for Medical Ultrasound, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Oncogenomics, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Pingshan Translational Medicine Center, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen 518118, China
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Kotb NM, Ulukaya G, Chavan A, Nguyen SC, Proskauer L, Joyce E, Hasson D, Jagannathan M, Rangan P. Genome organization regulates nuclear pore complex formation and promotes differentiation during Drosophila oogenesis. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2023:2023.11.15.567233. [PMID: 38014330 PMCID: PMC10680722 DOI: 10.1101/2023.11.15.567233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Genome organization can regulate gene expression and promote cell fate transitions. The differentiation of germline stem cells (GSCs) to oocytes in Drosophila involves changes in genome organization mediated by heterochromatin and the nuclear pore complex (NPC). Heterochromatin represses germ-cell genes during differentiation and NPCs anchor these silenced genes to the nuclear periphery, maintaining silencing to allow for oocyte development. Surprisingly, we find that genome organization also contributes to NPC formation, mediated by the transcription factor Stonewall (Stwl). As GSCs differentiate, Stwl accumulates at boundaries between silenced and active gene compartments. Stwl at these boundaries plays a pivotal role in transitioning germ-cell genes into a silenced state and activating a group of oocyte genes and Nucleoporins (Nups). The upregulation of these Nups during differentiation is crucial for NPC formation and further genome organization. Thus, crosstalk between genome architecture and NPCs is essential for successful cell fate transitions.
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- Noor M. Kotb
- Department of Biomedical Sciences/Wadsworth Center, University at Albany SUNY, Albany, NY 12202
- Department of Biological Sciences/RNA Institute, University at Albany SUNY, Albany, NY 12202
- Department of Cell, Developmental, and Regenerative Biology, Black Family Stem Cell Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029
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- Department of Cell, Developmental, and Regenerative Biology, Black Family Stem Cell Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029
- Tisch Cancer Institute Bioinformatics for Next Generation Sequencing (BiNGS) core
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biochemistry, ETH Zurich, 8092 Zurich
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- Department of Genetics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Department of Biological Sciences/RNA Institute, University at Albany SUNY, Albany, NY 12202
- Current address: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003
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- Department of Genetics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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- Department of Cell, Developmental, and Regenerative Biology, Black Family Stem Cell Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029
- Tisch Cancer Institute Bioinformatics for Next Generation Sequencing (BiNGS) core
- Department of Oncological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Biochemistry, ETH Zurich, 8092 Zurich
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- Department of Cell, Developmental, and Regenerative Biology, Black Family Stem Cell Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029
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Jiang T, Xia T, Qiao F, Wang N, Jiang Y, Xin H. Role and Regulation of Transcription Factors in Osteoclastogenesis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16175. [PMID: 38003376 PMCID: PMC10671247 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216175] [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: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Bones serve mechanical and defensive functions, as well as regulating the balance of calcium ions and housing bone marrow.. The qualities of bones do not remain constant. Instead, they fluctuate throughout life, with functions increasing in some situations while deteriorating in others. The synchronization of osteoblast-mediated bone formation and osteoclast-mediated bone resorption is critical for maintaining bone mass and microstructure integrity in a steady state. This equilibrium, however, can be disrupted by a variety of bone pathologies. Excessive osteoclast differentiation can result in osteoporosis, Paget's disease, osteolytic bone metastases, and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which can adversely affect people's health. Osteoclast differentiation is regulated by transcription factors NFATc1, MITF, C/EBPα, PU.1, NF-κB, and c-Fos. The transcriptional activity of osteoclasts is largely influenced by developmental and environmental signals with the involvement of co-factors, RNAs, epigenetics, systemic factors, and the microenvironment. In this paper, we review these themes in regard to transcriptional regulation in osteoclastogenesis.
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- Tao Jiang
- School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China; (T.J.); (T.X.); (F.Q.)
- School of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China; (T.J.); (T.X.); (F.Q.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China; (T.J.); (T.X.); (F.Q.)
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- Department of Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou 310007, China;
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- School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China; (T.J.); (T.X.); (F.Q.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China; (T.J.); (T.X.); (F.Q.)
- School of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
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Marangoni K, Dorneles G, da Silva DM, Pinto LP, Rossoni C, Fernandes SA. Diet as an epigenetic factor in inflammatory bowel disease. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:5618-5629. [PMID: 38077158 PMCID: PMC10701328 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i41.5618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has as a main characteristic the exacerbation of the immune system against enterocytes, compromising the individual's intestinal microbiota. This inflammatory cascade causes several nutritional deficiencies, which further compromise immunological functioning and, as a result, worsen the prognosis. This vicious cycle can be interrupted as the patient's dietary pattern meets their needs according to their clinical condition, acting directly on the inflammatory process of IBD through the interaction of food, intestinal microbiota, and epigenome. Specific nutritional intervention for IBD has a crucial role in preventing and managing disease activity. This review addresses epigenetic modifications through dietary compounds as a mechanism for modulating the intestinal microbiota of patients with IBD.
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- Karina Marangoni
- Egas Moniz School of Health and Science, Caparica - Almada, Portugal, Caparica 2820-062, Portugal
- National Institute of Sciences and Technology - Theranostics and Nanobiotechnology, Federal University of Uberlandia - MG, Brazil, Uberlândia 38400-902, Brazil
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- Corporate Social Responsibility, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre 90035-004, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Gastroenterology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 91540-000, Brazil
- Department of Nutrition, Uniasselvi - Group Vitru, Santa Catarina 89082-262, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Hepatology, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90050-170, Brazil
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Environmental Health, University of Lisbon, Lisboa 1649-026, Portugal
- Master in Physical Activity and Health, Polytechnic Institute of Beja, Beja 7800-000, Portugal
- Degree in Nutrition Sciences, Lusófona University, Lisboa 1749-024, Portugal
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- Postgraduate Program in Hepatology, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre 90050-170, Brazil
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