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Muniz MMM, Serrenho RC, Duffield T, de Oliveira Junior GA, McArt JAA, Baes CF, Schenkel FS, Squires EJ. Identification of genetic markers associated with hyperketonemia patterns in early lactation Holstein cows. J Anim Breed Genet 2024; 141:702-721. [PMID: 38783641 DOI: 10.1111/jbg.12875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
Ketosis, evidenced by hyperketonemia with elevated blood β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) levels, is a significant metabolic disorder of dairy cattle, typically diagnosed within the first 6 weeks post-calving when high energy levels are essential to milk production. Our study aimed to identify genetic markers linked to hyperketonemia (HYK) patterns in Holstein cows during early lactation and compare these to HYK-negative cows. We screened 964 cows for HYK using a threshold of BHB ≥1.2 mmol/L during the first 2 weeks postpartum (screening period, SP). Cows that tested negative initially were retested the following week. Cows were deemed HYK-negative (CON group) if BHB levels were below 1.2 mmol/L in both tests, while those with BHB levels exceeding this threshold at any test were treated and classified as HYK-positive (HYK+). Post-treatment, HYK+ cows were monitored for two-week follow-up period (FP) and classified based on their recovery: cured (CUR; consistently low BHB), recurrent (REC; fluctuating BHB levels), severe (SEV; high initial BHB that decreased), or chronic (CHR; persistently high BHB). Using 489 cows that were genotyped, a GWAS was conducted using GCTA software, revealing significant associations of several SNPs across different HYK patterns when compared to the CON group. These SNPs were primarily linked to genes affecting milk traits and were enriched in biological pathways relevant to protein glycosylation, inflammatory response, glucose homeostasis, and fatty acid synthesis. Our findings highlight genomic regions, potential candidate genes, and biological pathways related to ketosis, underscoring potential targets for improving health management in dairy cattle. These insights could lead to better strategies for managing ketosis through genetic selection, ultimately enhancing dairy cattle welfare and productivity. Further research with a larger number of cows is recommended to validate these findings and help confirm the implicated SNPs and genes.
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- Maria Malane M Muniz
- Department of Animal Biosciences, Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Genetics, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Wang Y, Wang X, Niu X, Han K, Ru N, Xiang J, Linghu E. Identification of COL3A1 as a candidate protein involved in the crosstalk between obesity and diarrhea using quantitative proteomics and machine learning. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 981:176881. [PMID: 39127300 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176881] [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: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Increasing epidemiologic studies have shown a positive correlation between obesity and chronic diarrhea. Nevertheless, the precise etiology remains uncertain. METHODS We performed a comprehensive proteomics analysis utilizing the data-independent acquisition (DIA) technique on jejunal tissues from patients with obesity and chronic diarrhea (OD, n = 33), obese patients (OB, n = 10), and healthy controls (n = 8). Differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) in OD vs. control and OD vs. OB comparisons were subjected to pathway enrichment and protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis. Machine learning algorithms were adopted on overlapping DEPs in both comparisons. The candidate protein was further validated using Western blot, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and in vitro experiments. RESULTS We identified 189 and 228 DEPs in OD vs. control and OD vs. OB comparisons, respectively. DEPs in both comparisons were co-enriched in extracellular matrix (ECM) organization. Downregulated DEPs were associated with tight junction and ECM-receptor interaction in OD vs. control and OD vs. OB comparisons, respectively. Machine learning algorithms selected 3 proteins from 14 overlapping DEPs in both comparisons, among which collagen alpha-1(III) chain (COL3A1) was identified as a core protein in PPI networks. Western blot and IHC verified the expression of COL3A1. Moreover, the tight junction-related proteins decreased after the knockdown of COL3A1 in Caco2 intestinal cells upon PA challenge, consistent with the proteomics results. CONCLUSIONS We generated in-depth profiling of a proteomic dataset from samples of OD patients and provided unique insights into disease pathogenesis. COL3A1 was involved in the crosstalk between obesity and intestinal homeostasis via the ECM-receptor interaction pathway.
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- Yan Wang
- Nankai University School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China; Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China; Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China; Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China; Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Nankai University School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China; Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
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Roy D, Ghosh R, Ghosh R, Khokhar M, Naing MYY, Benito-León J. Decoding visceral adipose tissue molecular signatures in obesity and insulin resistance: a multi-omics approach. Obesity (Silver Spring) 2024. [PMID: 39400526 DOI: 10.1002/oby.24146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/04/2024] [Indexed: 10/15/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Obesity-associated insulin resistance (IR) is responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality globally. Despite vast genomic data, many areas, from pathogenesis to management, still have significant knowledge gaps. We aimed to characterize visceral adipose tissue (VAT) in obesity and IR through a multi-omics approach. METHODS We procured data on VAT samples from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) for the following two groups: 1) populations with obesity (n = 34) versus those without (n = 26); and 2) populations with obesity and IR (n = 15) versus those with obesity but without IR (n = 15). Gene set enrichment, protein-protein interaction network construction, hub gene identification, and drug-gene interactions were performed, followed by regulatory network prediction involving transcription factors (TFs) and microRNAs (miRNAs). RESULTS Interleukin signaling pathways, cellular differentiation, and regulation of immune response revealed a significant cross talk between VAT and the immune system. Other findings include cancer pathways, neurotrophin signaling, and aging. A total of 10 hub genes, i.e., STAT1, KLF4, DUSP1, EGR1, FOS, JUN, IL2, IL6, MMP9, and FGF9, 24 TFs, and approved hub gene-targeting drugs were obtained. A total of 10 targeting miRNAs (e.g., hsa-miR-155-5p, hsa-miR-34a-5p) were associated with obesity and IR-related pathways. CONCLUSIONS Our multi-omics integration method revealed hub genes, TFs, and miRNAs that can be potential targets for investigation in VAT-related inflammatory processes and IR, therapeutic management, and risk stratifications.
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- Dipayan Roy
- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna, India
- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, India
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
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- Department of General Medicine, Burdwan Medical College & Hospital, Burdwan, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, India
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital "12 de Octubre", Madrid, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre (imas12), Madrid, Spain
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Andersen MD, Wolter K, Enemark MBH, Pedersen MA, Gormsen LC, Lauridsen KL, Starklint J, Hamilton-Dutoit SJ, d'Amore F, Ludvigsen M, Honoré B, Kamper P. Proteomic Profiling of Lymph Nodes Differentiates Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma With and Without Skeletal Involvement. Eur J Haematol 2024. [PMID: 39394762 DOI: 10.1111/ejh.14326] [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: 07/08/2024] [Revised: 09/26/2024] [Accepted: 09/30/2024] [Indexed: 10/14/2024]
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Classic Hodgkin lymphoma (CHL) is a highly curable disease, even in advanced stages. Controversy remains over whether bone involvement negatively affects overall and progression-free survival in patients treated with intensive chemotherapy regimens. Whether cases that present with bone lesions harbor specific tumor microenvironmental features is unknown. We investigated protein expression in diagnostic lymph node biopsies from CHL patients with and without skeletal involvement at diagnosis to identify potential markers of skeletal disease. Protein expression patterns in diagnostic formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded lymphoma lymph node samples from CHL patients were analyzed by nano-liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Patients were grouped according to skeletal involvement, which was defined as the presence of one or more FDG-avid lesions on a diagnostic FDG-PET/CT scan. Protein profiles identified patients with skeletal disease at diagnosis and showed disrupted cellular pathways, including immune system processes, cell adhesion, and cell growth/survival. Immunohistochemical evaluation also demonstrated differential expressions of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), intercellular adhesion molecule 3 (ICAM3), integrin alpha-X (ITGAX), and calreticulin (CALR). In conclusion, proteomics identified altered protein expression profiles in lymph nodes among CHL cases presenting with disease disseminated to the skeletal system, which implies altered disease pathogenesis for these patients.
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- Maja Dam Andersen
- Department of Haematology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Haematology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Haematology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Nuclear Medicine & PET Centre, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine & PET Centre, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Medicine, Regional Hospital Goedstrup, Herning, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Pathology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Haematology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Haematology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Haematology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Mustahsan WK, Liang Y, Mohammed AR, Johnson CD, Septiningsih EM, Tarpley L, Thomson MJ. Transcriptome profiling of two rice varieties reveals their molecular responses under high night-time temperature. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0311746. [PMID: 39388485 PMCID: PMC11466396 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0311746] [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: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024] Open
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High night-time temperatures (HNT) pose a threat to the sustainability of crop production, including rice. HNT can affect crop productivity and quality by influencing plant physiology, morphology, and phenology. The ethylene perception inhibitor, 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), can minimize HNT-induced damage to plant membranes, thereby preventing decrease in rice yield. In this study, we employed a transcriptome approach to investigate the effects of HNT, 1-MCP, and their interaction on two Texas rice varieties, Antonio and Colorado. The plants were exposed to temperatures of 25°C (ambient night-time temperature, ANT) and 30°C (HNT) using an infrared heating system from the booting stage until harvest, while 1-MCP was applied at the booting stage of rice development. Several physiological and agronomical traits were evaluated under each condition to assess plant responses. Leaf tissues were collected from the plants grown in the ANT and HNT conditions after the heat stress and 1-MCP treatments. Based on agronomic performance, Colorado was less negatively affected than Antonio under HNT, showing a slight reduction in spikelet fertility and leaf photosynthetic rate but no significant reduction in yield. The application of 1-MCP significantly mitigated the adverse effects of HNT in Antonio. However, no significant differences were observed in yield and leaf photosynthetic rate in Colorado. Furthermore, transcriptomic data revealed distinct responsive mechanisms in Antonio and Colorado in response to both HNT and 1-MCP. Several ethylene and senescence-related transcription factors (TFs) were identified only in Antonio, suggesting that 1-MCP affected the ethylene signaling pathway in Antonio but not in Colorado. These findings contribute to our understanding of the physiological differences between varieties exhibiting susceptible and tolerant responses to high night-time temperatures, as well as their response to 1-MCP and ethylene regulation under 1-MCP.
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- Wardah K. Mustahsan
- Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, Unted States of America
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- Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, Unted States of America
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- Texas A&M Agrilife Research & Extension Center, Beaumont, Texas, Unted States of America
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- Genomics and Bioinformatics Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, College Station, Texas, Unted States of America
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- Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, Unted States of America
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- Texas A&M Agrilife Research & Extension Center, Beaumont, Texas, Unted States of America
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- Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, Unted States of America
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Xu Z, Rasteh AM, Dong A, Wang P, Liu H. Identification of molecular targets of Hypericum perforatum in blood for major depressive disorder: a machine-learning pharmacological study. Chin Med 2024; 19:141. [PMID: 39385284 PMCID: PMC11465934 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-024-01018-5] [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: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 10/01/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders worldwide. Hypericum perforatum (HP) is a traditional herb that has been shown to have antidepressant effects, but its mechanism is unclear. This study aims to identify the molecular targets of HP for the treatment of MDD. METHODS We performed differential analysis and weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) with blood mRNA expression cohort of MDD and healthy control to identify DEGs and significant module genes (gene list 1). Three databases, CTD, DisGeNET, and GeneCards, were used to retrieve MDD-related gene intersections to obtain MDD-predicted targets (gene list 2). The validated targets were retrieved from the TCMSP database (gene list 3). Based on these three gene lists, 13 key pathways were identified. The PPI network was constructed by extracting the intersection of genes and HP-validated targets on all key pathways. Key therapeutic targets were obtained using MCODE and machine learning (LASSO, SVM-RFE). Clinical diagnostic assessments (Nomogram, Correlation, Intergroup expression), and gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) were performed for the key targets. In addition, immune cell analysis was performed on the blood mRNA expression cohort of MDD to explore the association between the key targets and immune cells. Finally, molecular docking prediction was performed for the targets of HP active ingredients on MDD. RESULTS Differential expression analysis and WGCNA module analysis yielded 933 potential targets for MDD. Three disease databases were intersected with 982 MDD-predicted targets. The TCMSP retrieved 275 valid targets for HP. Separate enrichment analysis intersected 13 key pathways. Five key targets (AKT1, MAPK1, MYC, EGF, HSP90AA1) were finally screened based on all enriched genes and HP valid targets. Combined with the signaling pathway and immune cell analysis suggested the effect of peripheral immunity on MDD and the important role of neutrophils in immune inflammation. Finally, the binding of HP active ingredients (quercetin, kaempferol, and luteolin) and all 5 key targets were predicted based on molecular docking. CONCLUSIONS The active constituents of Hypericum perforatum can act on MDD and key targets and pathways of this action were identified.
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- Zewen Xu
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Cancer Research Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
- Tianjin Yinuo Biomedical Co., Ltd, Tianjin, China.
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Zillich E, Belschner H, Avetyan D, Andrade-Brito D, Martínez-Magaña JJ, Frank J, Mechawar N, Turecki G, Cabana-Domínguez J, Fernàndez-Castillo N, Cormand B, Montalvo-Ortiz JL, Nöthen MM, Hansson AC, Rietschel M, Spanagel R, Witt SH, Zillich L. Multi-omics profiling of DNA methylation and gene expression alterations in human cocaine use disorder. Transl Psychiatry 2024; 14:428. [PMID: 39384764 PMCID: PMC11464785 DOI: 10.1038/s41398-024-03139-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2024] [Revised: 09/20/2024] [Accepted: 09/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/11/2024] Open
Abstract
Structural and functional changes of the brain are assumed to contribute to excessive cocaine intake, craving, and relapse in cocaine use disorder (CUD). Epigenetic and transcriptional changes were hypothesized as a molecular basis for CUD-associated brain alterations. Here we performed a multi-omics study of CUD by integrating epigenome-wide methylomic (N = 42) and transcriptomic (N = 25) data from the same individuals using postmortem brain tissue of Brodmann Area 9 (BA9). Of the N = 1 057 differentially expressed genes (p < 0.05), one gene, ZFAND2A, was significantly upregulated in CUD at transcriptome-wide significance (q < 0.05). Differential alternative splicing (AS) analysis revealed N = 98 alternatively spliced transcripts enriched in axon and dendrite extension pathways. Strong convergent overlap in CUD-associated expression deregulation was found between our BA9 cohort and independent replication datasets. Epigenomic, transcriptomic, and AS changes in BA9 converged at two genes, ZBTB4 and INPP5E. In pathway analyses, synaptic signaling, neuron morphogenesis, and fatty acid metabolism emerged as the most prominently deregulated biological processes. Drug repositioning analysis revealed glucocorticoid receptor targeting drugs as most potent in reversing the CUD expression profile. Our study highlights the value of multi-omics approaches for an in-depth molecular characterization and provides insights into the relationship between CUD-associated epigenomic and transcriptomic signatures in the human prefrontal cortex.
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Grants
- TRR265 Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation)
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Project ID 402170461 German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, 01ZX01909
- Ministerio de Sanidad, Servicios Sociales e Igualdad/Plan Nacional Sobre Drogas, PNSD-2020I042
- Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, PID2021-1277760B-I100 Generalitat de Catalunya/AGAUR, 2021-SGR-01093 ICREA Academia 2021 Fundació La Marató de TV3, 202218-31
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Project ID 402170461 German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, 01ZX01909 Hetzler Foundation for Addiction Research
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- Eric Zillich
- Department of Genetic Epidemiology in Psychiatry, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Genetic Epidemiology in Psychiatry, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Genetic Epidemiology in Psychiatry, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Genetic Epidemiology in Psychiatry, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- VA CT Healthcare Center, West Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- VA CT Healthcare Center, West Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Genetic Epidemiology in Psychiatry, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- McGill Group for Suicide Studies, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- McGill Group for Suicide Studies, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Psychiatric Genetics Unit, Group of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addiction, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Biomedical Network Research Centre on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), Madrid, Spain
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- Department de Genètica, Microbiologia i Estadística, Facultat de Biologia, Universitat de Barcelona, and Institut de Biomedicina de la Universitat de Barcelona (IBUB), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
- Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu (IR-SJD), Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department de Genètica, Microbiologia i Estadística, Facultat de Biologia, Universitat de Barcelona, and Institut de Biomedicina de la Universitat de Barcelona (IBUB), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
- Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu (IR-SJD), Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- VA CT Healthcare Center, West Haven, CT, USA
- US Department of Veterans Affairs National Center of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Clinical Neurosciences Division, West Haven, CT, USA
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- Institute of Human Genetics, University of Bonn, School of Medicine and University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Psychopharmacology, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Genetic Epidemiology in Psychiatry, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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- Institute of Psychopharmacology, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
- German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), partner site Mannheim/Heidelberg/Ulm, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Genetic Epidemiology in Psychiatry, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
- German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), partner site Mannheim/Heidelberg/Ulm, Mannheim, Germany.
- Center for Innovative Psychiatric and Psychotherapeutic Research, Biobank, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
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- Department of Genetic Epidemiology in Psychiatry, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
- German Center for Mental Health (DZPG), partner site Mannheim/Heidelberg/Ulm, Mannheim, Germany
- HITBR Hector Institute for Translational Brain Research gGmbH, Mannheim, Germany
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Chen YG, Rieser E, Bhamra A, Surinova S, Kreuzaler P, Ho MH, Tsai WC, Peltzer N, de Miguel D, Walczak H. LUBAC enables tumor-promoting LTβ receptor signaling by activating canonical NF-κB. Cell Death Differ 2024; 31:1267-1284. [PMID: 39215104 PMCID: PMC11445442 DOI: 10.1038/s41418-024-01355-w] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Lymphotoxin β receptor (LTβR), a member of the TNF receptor superfamily (TNFR-SF), is essential for development and maturation of lymphoid organs. In addition, LTβR activation promotes carcinogenesis by inducing a proinflammatory secretome. Yet, we currently lack a detailed understanding of LTβR signaling. In this study we discovered the linear ubiquitin chain assembly complex (LUBAC) as a previously unrecognized and functionally crucial component of the native LTβR signaling complex (LTβR-SC). Mechanistically, LUBAC-generated linear ubiquitin chains enable recruitment of NEMO, OPTN and A20 to the LTβR-SC, where they act coordinately to regulate the balance between canonical and non-canonical NF-κB pathways. Thus, different from death receptor signaling, where LUBAC prevents inflammation through inhibition of cell death, in LTβR signaling LUBAC is required for inflammatory signaling by enabling canonical and interfering with non-canonical NF-κB activation. This results in a LUBAC-dependent LTβR-driven inflammatory, protumorigenic secretome. Intriguingly, in liver cancer patients with high LTβR expression, high expression of LUBAC correlates with poor prognosis, providing clinical relevance for LUBAC-mediated inflammatory LTβR signaling.
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- Yu-Guang Chen
- Centre for Cell Death, Cancer, and Inflammation (CCCI), UCL Cancer Institute, University College London, London, UK
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Centre for Cell Death, Cancer, and Inflammation (CCCI), UCL Cancer Institute, University College London, London, UK
- Institute of Biochemistry I, Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- CECAD Research Centre, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Proteomics Research Translational Technology Platform, UCL Ciancer Institute and Cancer Research UK UCL Centre, University College London (UCL), London, UK
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- Proteomics Research Translational Technology Platform, UCL Ciancer Institute and Cancer Research UK UCL Centre, University College London (UCL), London, UK
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- Institute of Biochemistry I, Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- CECAD Research Centre, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pathology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- CECAD Research Centre, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Department of Translational Genomics and Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne (CMMC), University of Cologne, Medical Faculty, Cologne, Germany
- Department of Genome Editing, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Centre for Cell Death, Cancer, and Inflammation (CCCI), UCL Cancer Institute, University College London, London, UK
- Institute of Biochemistry I, Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- CECAD Research Centre, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Aragon Health Research Institute (IIS Aragon), Biomedical Research Centre of Aragon (CIBA), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Centre for Cell Death, Cancer, and Inflammation (CCCI), UCL Cancer Institute, University College London, London, UK.
- Institute of Biochemistry I, Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
- CECAD Research Centre, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
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Ben-Baruch Morgenstern N, Rochman M, Kotliar M, Dunn JLM, Mack L, Besse J, Natale MA, Klingler AM, Felton JM, Caldwell JM, Barski A, Rothenberg ME. Single-cell RNA-sequencing of human eosinophils in allergic inflammation in the esophagus. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2024; 154:974-987. [PMID: 38871184 PMCID: PMC11456386 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.05.029] [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: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Eosinophils are elusive cells involved in allergic inflammation. Single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) is an emerging approach to deeply characterize cellular properties, heterogeneity, and functionality. OBJECTIVES We sought to comprehensively characterize the transcriptome and biological functions of human eosinophils at a site of severe allergic inflammation in the esophagus (ie, eosinophilic esophagitis [EoE]). METHODS We employed a gravity-based scRNA-seq methodology to sequence blood eosinophils from patients with EoE and control individuals compared to a reanalyzed public scRNA-seq dataset of human esophageal eosinophils of EoE patients. We used flow cytometry, immunostaining, and a stimulation assay to verify mRNA findings. RESULTS In total, scRNA-seq was obtained from 586 eosinophils (188 from blood [n = 6 individuals] and 398 from esophagus [n = 6 individuals]). The esophageal eosinophils were composed of a population of activated eosinophils (enriched in 659 genes compared with peripheral blood-associated eosinophils) and a small population of eosinophils resembling peripheral blood eosinophils (enriched in 62 genes compared with esophageal eosinophils). Esophageal eosinophils expressed genes involved in sensing and responding to diverse stimuli, most notably IFN-γ, IL-10, histamine and leukotrienes, and succinate. Esophageal eosinophils were most distinguished from other esophageal populations by gene expression of the receptors CCR3, HRH4, SUCNR1, and VSTM1; transcription factors CEBPE, OLIG1, and OLIG2; protease PRSS33; and the hallmark eosinophil gene CLC. A web of bidirectional eosinophil interactions with other esophageal populations was derived. Comparing esophageal eosinophils and mast cells revealed that esophageal eosinophils expressed genes involved in DNAX-activation protein-12 (also known as TYROBP) interactions, IgG receptor-triggered events, immunoregulation, and IL-10 signaling. CONCLUSIONS In EoE, esophageal eosinophils exist as 2 populations, a minority population resembling blood eosinophils and the other population characterized by high de novo transcription of diverse sensing receptors and inflammatory mediators readying them to potentially intersect with diverse cell types.
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- Netali Ben-Baruch Morgenstern
- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio; Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Tan X, Gao X, Zheng H, Yuan H, Liu H, Ran Q, Luo M. Platelet dysfunction caused by differentially expressed genes as key pathogenic mechanisms in COVID-19. Minerva Cardiol Angiol 2024; 72:517-534. [PMID: 38804627 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-5683.24.06501-3] [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: 05/29/2024]
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At the end of 2019, the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) became prevalent worldwide, which brought a heavy medical burden and tremendous economic losses to the world population. In addition to the common clinical respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough and headache, patients with COVID-19 often have hematological diseases, especially platelet dysfunction. Platelet dysfunction usually leads to multiple organ dysfunction, which is closely related to patient severity or mortality. In addition, studies have confirmed significant changes in the gene expression profile of circulating platelets under SARS-CoV-2 infection, which will further lead to changes in platelet function. At the same time, studies have shown that platelets may absorb SARS-COV-2 mRNA independently of ACE2, which further emphasizes the importance of the stability of platelet function in defense against SARS-CoV-2 infection. This study reviewed the relationship between COVID-19 and platelet and SARS-CoV-2 damage to the circulatory system, and further analyzed the significantly differentially expressed mRNA in platelets after infection with SARS-CoV-2 on the basis of previous studies. The top eight hub genes were identified as NLRP3, MT-CO1, CD86, ICAM1, MT-CYB, CASP8, CXCL8 and CXCR4. Subsequently, the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on platelet transcript abnormalities and platelet dysfunction were further explored on the basis of 8 hub genes. Finally, the treatment measures of complications caused by platelet dysfunction in patients with COVID-19 were discussed in detail, so as to provide reference for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
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- Xiaoyong Tan
- Department of Pharmacy, Xuanhan County People's Hospital, Dazhou, China
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- Basic Medicine Research Innovation Center for Cardiometabolic Diseases, Ministry of Education, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education, Drug Discovery Research Center, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Laboratory for Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xuanhan County People's Hospital, Dazhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xuanhan County People's Hospital, Dazhou, China
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- Basic Medicine Research Innovation Center for Cardiometabolic Diseases, Ministry of Education, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China -
- Key Laboratory of Medical Electrophysiology, Ministry of Education, Drug Discovery Research Center, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
- Laboratory for Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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Tian J, Chen Z, Jiang C, Li S, Yun X, He C, Wang D. Chromosome-scale genome assembly of Docynia delavayi provides new insights into the α-farnesene biosynthesis. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 278:134820. [PMID: 39154695 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134820] [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: 06/20/2024] [Revised: 08/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Docynia delavayi is an economically significant fruit species with a high market potential due to the special aroma of its fruit. Here, a 653.34 Mb high-quality genome of D. delavayi was first reported, of which 93.8 % of the sequences (612.98 Mb) could be anchored to 17 chromosomes, containing 48,325 protein-coding genes. Ks analysis proved that two whole genome duplication (WGD) events occurred in D. delavayi, resulting in the expansion of genes associated with terpene biosynthesis, which promoted its fruit-specific aroma production. Combined multi-omics analysis, α-farnesene was detected as the most abundant aroma substance emitted by D. delavayi fruit during storage, meanwhile one α-farnesene synthase gene (AFS) and 15 transcription factors (TFs) were identified as the candidate genes potentially involved in α-farnesene biosynthesis. Further studies for the regulation network of α-farnesene biosynthesis revealed that DdebHLH, DdeERF1 and DdeMYB could activate the transcription of DdeAFS. To our knowledge, it is the first report that MYB TF plays a regulatory role in α-farnesene biosynthesis, which will greatly facilitate future breeding programs for D. delavayi.
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- Jinhong Tian
- Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China Ministry of Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; Key Laboratory for Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement and Propagation in Universities of Yunnan Province, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China Ministry of Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; Key Laboratory for Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement and Propagation in Universities of Yunnan Province, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China Ministry of Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; Key Laboratory for Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement and Propagation in Universities of Yunnan Province, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China
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- Yunnan Academy of Forestry and Grassland, Kunming 650201, China
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- Yunnan Academy of Forestry and Grassland, Kunming 650201, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China Ministry of Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; Key Laboratory for Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement and Propagation in Universities of Yunnan Province, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China Ministry of Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China; Key Laboratory for Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement and Propagation in Universities of Yunnan Province, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, China.
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Filali-Mouncef Y, Leytens A, Vargas Duarte P, Zampieri M, Dengjel J, Reggiori F. An APEX2-based proximity-dependent biotinylation assay with temporal specificity to study protein interactions during autophagy in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Autophagy 2024; 20:2323-2337. [PMID: 38958087 PMCID: PMC11423678 DOI: 10.1080/15548627.2024.2366749] [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: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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Autophagosome biogenesis is a complex process orchestrated by dynamic interactions between Atg (autophagy-related) proteins and characterized by the turnover of specific cargoes, which can differ over time and depending on how autophagy is stimulated. Proteomic analyses are central to uncover protein-protein interaction networks and when combined with proximity-dependent biotinylation or proximity labeling (PL) approaches, they also permit to detect transient and weak interactions. However, current PL procedures for yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, one of the leading models for the study of autophagy, do not allow to keep temporal specificity and thus identify interactions and cargoes at a precise time point upon autophagy induction. Here, we present a new ascorbate peroxidase 2 (APEX2)-based PL protocol adapted to yeast that preserves temporal specificity and allows uncovering neighbor proteins by either western blot or proteomics. As a proof of concept, we applied this new method to identify Atg8 and Atg9 interactors and detected known binding partners as well as potential uncharacterized ones in rich and nitrogen starvation conditions. Also, as a proof of concept, we confirmed the spatial proximity interaction between Atg8 and Faa1. We believe that this protocol will be a new important experimental tool for all those researchers studying the mechanism and roles of autophagy in yeast, but also other cellular pathways in this model organism.Abbreviations: APEX2, ascorbate peroxidase 2, Atg, autophagy-related; BP, biotin phenol; Cvt, cytoplasm-to-vacuole targeting; ER, endoplasmic reticulum; LN2, liquid nitrogen; MS, mass spectrometry; PAS, phagophore assembly site; PL, proximity labeling; PE, phosphatidylethanolamine; PPINs, protein-protein interaction networks; PPIs, protein-protein interactions; RT, room temperature; SARs, selective autophagy receptors; WT, wild-type.
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- Yasmina Filali-Mouncef
- Department of Biomedical Sciences of Cells and Systems, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, AV, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biology, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedicine, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Biology, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences of Cells and Systems, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, AV, The Netherlands
- Department of Biomedicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
- Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS), Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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Garcia-Del Rio DF, Derhourhi M, Bonnefond A, Leblanc S, Guilloy N, Roucou X, Eyckerman S, Gevaert K, Salzet M, Cardon T. Deciphering the ghost proteome in ovarian cancer cells by deep proteogenomic characterization. Cell Death Dis 2024; 15:712. [PMID: 39349928 PMCID: PMC11442847 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-024-07046-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 08/29/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
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Proteogenomics is becoming a powerful tool in personalized medicine by linking genomics, transcriptomics and mass spectrometry (MS)-based proteomics. Due to increasing evidence of alternative open reading frame-encoded proteins (AltProts), proteogenomics has a high potential to unravel the characteristics, variants, expression levels of the alternative proteome, in addition to already annotated proteins (RefProts). To obtain a broader view of the proteome of ovarian cancer cells compared to ovarian epithelial cells, cell-specific total RNA-sequencing profiles and customized protein databases were generated. In total, 128 RefProts and 30 AltProts were identified exclusively in SKOV-3 and PEO-4 cells. Among them, an AltProt variant of IP_715944, translated from DHX8, was found mutated (p.Leu44Pro). We show high variation in protein expression levels of RefProts and AltProts in different subcellular compartments. The presence of 117 RefProt and two AltProt variants was described, along with their possible implications in the different physiological/pathological characteristics. To identify the possible involvement of AltProts in cellular processes, cross-linking-MS (XL-MS) was performed in each cell line to identify AltProt-RefProt interactions. This approach revealed an interaction between POLD3 and the AltProt IP_183088, which after molecular docking, was placed between POLD3-POLD2 binding sites, highlighting its possibility of the involvement in DNA replication and repair.
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- Diego Fernando Garcia-Del Rio
- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1192, Protéomique Réponse Inflammatoire Spectrométrie de Masse - PRISM, F-59000, Lille, France
- VIB Center for Medical Biotechnology, VIB, Ghent, 9052, Belgium
- Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, 9052, Belgium
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- Université de Lille, Inserm/CNRS UMR 1283/8199, Pasteur Institute of Lille, EGID, Lille, France University of Lille, Lille, France
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- Université de Lille, Inserm/CNRS UMR 1283/8199, Pasteur Institute of Lille, EGID, Lille, France University of Lille, Lille, France
- Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Biochemistry and Functional Genomics, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1E4K8, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Functional Genomics, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1E4K8, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry and Functional Genomics, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1E4K8, Canada
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- VIB Center for Medical Biotechnology, VIB, Ghent, 9052, Belgium
- Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, 9052, Belgium
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- VIB Center for Medical Biotechnology, VIB, Ghent, 9052, Belgium
- Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, Ghent, 9052, Belgium
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1192, Protéomique Réponse Inflammatoire Spectrométrie de Masse - PRISM, F-59000, Lille, France.
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- Univ. Lille, Inserm, CHU Lille, U1192, Protéomique Réponse Inflammatoire Spectrométrie de Masse - PRISM, F-59000, Lille, France.
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Hosseinpoor Z, Soheili ZS, Davari M, Latifi-Navid H, Samiee S, Samiee D. Crosstalk between MIR-96 and IRS/PI3K/AKT/VEGF cascade in hRPE cells; A potential target for preventing diabetic retinopathy. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0310999. [PMID: 39348384 PMCID: PMC11441665 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0310999] [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: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 10/02/2024] Open
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Regulation of visual system function demands precise gene regulation. Dysregulation of miRNAs, as key regulators of gene expression in retinal cells, contributes to different eye disorders such as diabetic retinopathy (DR), macular edema, and glaucoma. MIR-96, a member of the MIR-183 cluster family, is widely expressed in the retina, and its alteration is associated with neovascular eye diseases. MIR-96 regulates protein cascades in inflammatory and insulin signaling pathways, but further investigation is required to understand its potential effects on related genes. For this purpose, we identified a series of key target genes for MIR-96 based on gene and protein interaction networks and utilized text-mining resources. To examine the MIR-96 impact on candidate gene expression, we overexpressed MIR-96 via adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based plasmids in human retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. Based on Real-Time PCR results, the relative expression of the selected genes responded differently to overexpressed MIR-96. While the expression levels of IRS2, FOXO1, and ERK2 (MAPK1) were significantly decreased, the SERPINF1 gene exhibited high expression simultaneously. pAAV-delivered MIR-96 had no adverse effect on the viability of human RPE cells. The data showed that changes in insulin receptor substrate-2 (IRS2) expression play a role in disrupted retinal insulin signaling and contribute to the development of diabetic complications. Considered collectively, our findings suggest that altered MIR-96 and its impact on IRS/PI3K/AKT/VEGF axis regulation contribute to DR progression. Therefore, further investigation of the IRS/PI3K/AKT/VEGF axis is recommended as a potential target for DR treatment.
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- Zeynab Hosseinpoor
- Department of Molecular Medicine, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran
- Electrophysiology Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- School of Biological Sciences, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM), Tehran, Iran
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- Blood Transfusion Research Center High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Computer Science, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey, United Kingdom
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He Y, Li G, Wu Y, Cai N, Chen Z, Mei B, Chen X, Zhang B, Jin G, Ding Z. Actin like 6A is a prognostic biomarker and associated with immune cell infiltration in cancers. Discov Oncol 2024; 15:503. [PMID: 39333441 PMCID: PMC11436596 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-024-01388-0] [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: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/29/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the role of Actin like 6 A (ACTL6A) in cancer and explore the potential mechanism of its function. METHODS Differential expression of ACTL6A was analyzed using Oncomine and TIMER database. Then, we downloaded data sets from TCGA database. The correlation between ACTL6A expression and survival in pan-cancer were analyzed by "survival", "survminer" R package and PrognoScan database. STRING (v 11.0) and stringAPP for Cytoscape v3.7.2 were used to predict ACTL6A associated genes. Copy number and methylation alterations of ACTL6A were analyzed using cBioPortal and GSCALite. Transcription factors were downloaded from The Human Transcription Factors Database and analyzed using "limma" R package, JASPAR and PROMO database. Correlations analysis between ACTL6A and immune cells were performed using TIMER and GEPIA database. RESULTS In our studies, we found that ACTL6A was widely upregulated in cancers, which might be attributed to its gene amplifications. Moreover, ACTL6A might regulated by transcription factors (TFs), including E2F1, YY1, CDX2 and HOXD10. In addition, high ACTL6A expression was associated with poor prognosis in most cancers. Meanwhile, ACTL6A was associated with the infiltration of immune cells, especially in liver hepatocellular carcinoma and brain lower grade glioma. CONCLUSION Amplification of ACTL6A is correlated with poor prognosis and contribute to immune cells infiltration in LIHC and LGG, which may provide immune-related therapeutic targets to guide clinical strategies.
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- Yi He
- Hepatic Surgery Center, Clinical Medicine Research Centre for Hepatic Surgery of Hubei Province, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Clinical Medicine Research Centre for Hepatic Surgery of Hubei Province, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Clinical Medicine Research Centre for Hepatic Surgery of Hubei Province, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Clinical Medicine Research Centre for Hepatic Surgery of Hubei Province, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Clinical Medicine Research Centre for Hepatic Surgery of Hubei Province, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Clinical Medicine Research Centre for Hepatic Surgery of Hubei Province, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Clinical Medicine Research Centre for Hepatic Surgery of Hubei Province, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Clinical Medicine Research Centre for Hepatic Surgery of Hubei Province, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1277 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430000, China.
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- Hepatic Surgery Center, Clinical Medicine Research Centre for Hepatic Surgery of Hubei Province, and Hubei Key Laboratory of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Diseases, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jie Fang Avenue, Wuhan, 430030, China.
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Lacagnina MJ, Willcox KF, Boukelmoune N, Bavencoffe A, Sankaranarayanan I, Barratt DT, Zuberi YA, Dayani D, Chavez MV, Lu JT, Farinotti AB, Shiers S, Barry AM, Mwirigi JM, Tavares-Ferreira D, Funk GA, Cervantes AM, Svensson CI, Walters ET, Hutchinson MR, Heijnen CJ, Price TJ, Fiore NT, Grace PM. B cells drive neuropathic pain-related behaviors in mice through IgG-Fc gamma receptor signaling. Sci Transl Med 2024; 16:eadj1277. [PMID: 39321269 DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.adj1277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/27/2024]
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Neuroimmune interactions are essential for the development of neuropathic pain, yet the contributions of distinct immune cell populations have not been fully unraveled. Here, we demonstrate the critical role of B cells in promoting mechanical hypersensitivity (allodynia) after peripheral nerve injury in male and female mice. Depletion of B cells with a single injection of anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody at the time of injury prevented the development of allodynia. B cell-deficient (muMT) mice were similarly spared from allodynia. Nerve injury was associated with increased immunoglobulin G (IgG) accumulation in ipsilateral lumbar dorsal root ganglia (DRGs) and dorsal spinal cords. IgG was colocalized with sensory neurons and macrophages in DRGs and microglia in spinal cords. IgG also accumulated in DRG samples from human donors with chronic pain, colocalizing with a marker for macrophages and satellite glia. RNA sequencing revealed a B cell population in naive mouse and human DRGs. A B cell transcriptional signature was enriched in DRGs from human donors with neuropathic pain. Passive transfer of IgG from injured mice induced allodynia in injured muMT recipient mice. The pronociceptive effects of IgG are likely mediated through immune complexes interacting with Fc gamma receptors (FcγRs) expressed by sensory neurons, microglia, and macrophages, given that both mechanical allodynia and hyperexcitability of dissociated DRG neurons were abolished in nerve-injured FcγR-deficient mice. Consistently, the pronociceptive effects of IgG passive transfer were lost in FcγR-deficient mice. These data reveal that a B cell-IgG-FcγR axis is required for the development of neuropathic pain in mice.
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- Michael J Lacagnina
- Laboratories of Neuroimmunology, Department of Symptom Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Laboratories of Neuroimmunology, Department of Symptom Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Laboratories of Neuroimmunology, Department of Symptom Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77225, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Center for Advanced Pain Studies, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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- School of Biomedicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
- Davies Livestock Research Centre, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, SA 5371, Australia
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- Laboratories of Neuroimmunology, Department of Symptom Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Laboratories of Neuroimmunology, Department of Symptom Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Laboratories of Neuroimmunology, Department of Symptom Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Laboratories of Neuroimmunology, Department of Symptom Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Center for Advanced Pain Studies, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Center for Advanced Pain Studies, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Center for Advanced Pain Studies, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Center for Advanced Pain Studies, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, 17177 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX 77225, USA
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- School of Biomedicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
- Davies Livestock Research Centre, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, SA 5371, Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Center for Advanced Pain Studies, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
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- Laboratories of Neuroimmunology, Department of Symptom Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Laboratories of Neuroimmunology, Department of Symptom Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Yuan Y, Hu H, Sun Z, Wang W, Wang Z, Zheng M, Xing Y, Zhang W, Wang M, Lu X, Li Y, Liang C, Lin Z, Xie C, Li J, Mao T. Combining Metagenomics, Network Pharmacology and RNA-Seq Strategies to Reveal the Therapeutic Effects and Mechanisms of Qingchang Wenzhong Decoction on Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Mice. Drug Des Devel Ther 2024; 18:4273-4289. [PMID: 39347539 PMCID: PMC11438451 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s473688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024] Open
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Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic and recurrent inflammatory disease that lacks effective treatments. Qingchang Wenzhong Decoction (QCWZD) is a clinically effective herbal prescription that has been proven to attenuate intestinal inflammation in IBD. However, its molecular mechanism of action has not been clearly elucidated. Purpose We aimed to probe the mechanism of QCWZD for the treatment of IBD. Methods The dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced mouse model of IBD was used to identify the molecular targets involved in the mechanism of action of QCWZD. Metagenomics sequencing was utilized to analyze the differences in gut microbiota and the functional consequences of these changes. Network pharmacology combined with RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) were employed to predict the molecular targets and mechanism of action of QCWZD, and were validated through in vivo experiments. Results Our results demonstrated that QCWZD treatment alleviated intestinal inflammation and accelerated intestinal mucosal healing that involved restoration of microbial homeostasis. This hypothesis was supported by the results of bacterial metagenomics sequencing that showed attenuation of gut dysbiosis by QCWZD treatment, especially the depletion of the pathogenic bacterial genus Bacteroides, while increasing the beneficial microorganism Akkermansia muciniphila that led to altered bacterial gene functions, such as metabolic regulation. Network pharmacology and RNA-seq analyses showed that Th17 cell differentiation plays an important role in QCWZD-based treatment of IBD. This was confirmed by in vivo experiments showing a marked decrease in the percentage of CD3+CD4+IL-17+ (Th17) cells. Furthermore, our results also showed that the key factors associated with Th17 cell differentiation (IL-17, NF-κB, TNF-α and IL-6) in the colon were significantly reduced in QCWZD-treated colitis mice. Conclusion QCWZD exerted beneficial effects in the treatment of IBD by modulating microbial homeostasis while inhibiting Th17 cell differentiation and its associated pathways, providing a novel and promising therapeutic strategy for the treatment of IBD.
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- Yali Yuan
- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
- Hebei North University, Zhangjiakou, Hebei, People’s Republic of China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
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- Beitaipingzhuang Community Health Service Center, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Bao’an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Elfar GA, Aning O, Ngai TW, Yeo P, Chan JWK, Sim SH, Goh L, Yuan J, Phua CZJ, Yeo JZZ, Mak SY, Goh BKP, Chow PKH, Tam WL, Ho YS, Cheok CF. p53-dependent crosstalk between DNA replication integrity and redox metabolism mediated through a NRF2-PARP1 axis. Nucleic Acids Res 2024:gkae811. [PMID: 39315696 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkae811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 08/24/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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Mechanisms underlying p53-mediated protection of the replicating genome remain elusive, despite the quintessential role of p53 in maintaining genomic stability. Here, we uncover an unexpected function of p53 in curbing replication stress by limiting PARP1 activity and preventing the unscheduled degradation of deprotected stalled forks. We searched for p53-dependent factors and elucidated RRM2B as a prime factor. Deficiency in p53/RRM2B results in the activation of an NRF2 antioxidant transcriptional program, with a concomitant elevation in basal PARylation in cells. Dissecting the consequences of p53/RRM2B loss revealed a crosstalk between redox metabolism and genome integrity that is negotiated through a hitherto undescribed NRF2-PARP1 axis, and pinpoint G6PD as a primary oxidative stress-induced NRF2 target and activator of basal PARylation. This study elucidates how loss of p53 could be destabilizing for the replicating genome and, importantly, describes an unanticipated crosstalk between redox metabolism, PARP1 and p53 tumor suppressor pathway that is broadly relevant in cancers and can be leveraged therapeutically.
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- Gamal Ahmed Elfar
- NUS Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- NUS Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
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- NUS Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
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- NUS Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
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- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- NUS Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
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- Genome Institute of Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- Genome Institute of Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- Genome Institute of Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
- School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore and National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore and National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore
- Surgery Academic ClinicalProgramme, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Genome Institute of Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
- School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- NUS Center for Cancer Research, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore
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- Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
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- NUS Department of Pathology, National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore
- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
- NUS Center for Cancer Research, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore
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Satheesan L, Kittur PM, Alhussien MN, Karanwal S, A P M, Alex R, Kamboj A, Dang AK. Comparative Profiling of Milk Somatic Cells Proteomes Revealed Key Players in Mammary Immune Mechanisms During Mastitis in Tropical Sahiwal (Bos indicus) Cows. Proteomics Clin Appl 2024:e202400054. [PMID: 39313943 DOI: 10.1002/prca.202400054] [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: 06/07/2024] [Revised: 09/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/04/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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PURPOSE Bovine mastitis poses a significant economic burden on the dairy industry worldwide. This pioneering proteomic study conducted a comparative profiling of milk somatic cell (SC) proteins contributing to mammary immune defense during subclinical and clinical mastitis (CM) in Sahiwal (Bos indicus) cows. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN Based on California mastitis test (CMT) scores, milk SC counts, differential leukocyte counts (DLCs), and bacteriological culture results, quarter milk SC samples were categorized into healthy (H), subclinical mastitis (SCM), and CM groups. Comparative proteome profiling of milk SCs was done using a label-free liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) proteomic approach. RESULTS The identified upregulated proteins in mastitis groups such as Vanin 2, Thioredoxin reductase-like selenoprotein T, Ceramidase, Lymphocyte antigen 75, Misshapen-like kinase 1 (MINK1), Thrombospondin 1, Macrophage scavenger receptor 1, Leupaxin, and Lipoamide acyltransferase, involved in immune responses. Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis revealed immune functions and pathways like antigen processing, complement cascades, extracellular matrix receptor interaction, efferocytosis, leukocyte migration, chemokine, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs), and transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta signaling. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE These findings provide essential information on proteomic profiling in milk SCs and contribute valuable insights into immune-related proteins regulated during mastitis in dairy cows. Further, validated proteins (Vanin 2, MINK1, and Thrombospondin 1) offer potential inflammatory biomarkers for early mastitis detection in dairy cows.
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- Lija Satheesan
- Lactation and Immuno-Physiology Laboratory, Animal Physiology Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Lactation and Immuno-Physiology Laboratory, Animal Physiology Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Reproductive Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, Freising, Germany
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- Animal Genomics Laboratory, Animal Biotechnology, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Lactation and Immuno-Physiology Laboratory, Animal Physiology Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Animal Genetics and Breeding Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Lactation and Immuno-Physiology Laboratory, Animal Physiology Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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- Lactation and Immuno-Physiology Laboratory, Animal Physiology Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, India
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Calabró M, Drago A, Crisafulli C. Genetic underpinnings of YMRS and MADRS scores variations in a bipolar sample. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2024:10.1007/s00406-024-01878-w. [PMID: 39313733 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-024-01878-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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Bipolar disorder (BPD) affects approximately 2% of the global population. Its clinical course is highly variable and current treatments are not always effective for all patients. Genetic factors play a significant role in BPD and its treatment, although the genetic background appear to be highly heterogeneous. Polygenic risk scores (PRS) are a powerful tool for risk assessment, yet using all genomic data may introduce confounding factors. Focusing on specific genetic clusters PRS (gcPRS) may mitigate this issue. This study aims to assess a neural network model's efficacy in predicting response to treatment (RtT) in BPD individuals using PRS calculated from specific gcPRS and other variables. 1538 individuals from STEP-BD (age 41.39 ± 12.66, 59.17% female) were analyzed. gcPRS were calculated from a Genome-wide association study (GWAS) with clinical covariates and a molecular pathway analysis (MPA) based on drugs interaction networks. A neural network was trained using gcPRS and clinical variables to predict RtT. Ten biological networks were identified through MPA, with gcPRS derived from risk variants within corresponding gene groups. However, the model did not show significant accuracy in predicting RtT in BPD individuals. RtT in BPD is influenced by multiple factors. This study attempted a comprehensive approach integrating clinical and biological data to predict RtT. However, the model did not achieve significant accuracy, possibly due to limitations such as sample size, disorder complexity, and population heterogeneity. This data highlights the challenge of developing personalized treatments for BPD and the necessity for further research in this area.
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- Marco Calabró
- IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino-Pulejo", Via Provinciale Palermo, Contrada Casazza, 98124, Messina, Italy
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- Unit for Psychiatric Research, Psychiatry, Aalborg University Hospital, DK-9100, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98125, Messina, Italy.
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Martínez-Esquivias F, Guzmán-Flores JM, Reyes-Chaparro A, Sánchez-Enríquez S, Anaya-Esparza LM. Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamics Study to Explore the Effect of Resveratrol on Type 2 Diabetes. J Cell Biochem 2024:e30655. [PMID: 39300905 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30655] [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: 06/28/2024] [Revised: 09/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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This network pharmacology study represents a significant step in understanding the potential of Resveratrol as an antidiabetic agent and its molecular targets. Targets for Type 2 diabetes were obtained from the MalaCards and DisGeNET databases, while targets for Resveratrol were sourced from the STP and CTD databases. Subsequently, we performed matching to identify common disease-compound targets. The identified genes were analyzed using the ShinGO-0.76.3 database for functional enrichment analysis and KEGG pathway mapping. A protein-protein interaction network was then constructed using Cytoscape software, and hub genes were identified. These hub genes were subjected to molecular docking and dynamic simulations using AutoDock Vina and Gromacs software. According to functional enrichment and KEGG pathway analysis, Resveratrol influences insulin receptors, endoplasmic reticulum functions, and oxidoreductase activity and is involved in the estrogen and HIF-1 pathways. Ten hub genes were identified, including ESR1, PTGS2, SRC, NOS3, MMP9, IGF1R, CYP19A1, MTOR, MMP2, and PIK3CA. The proteins associated with these genes exhibited high interaction with Resveratrol in the molecular docking analysis, and molecular dynamics showed a stable interaction of Resveratrol with ESR1, MMP9, PIK3CA, and PTGS2. In conclusion, our work enhances the understanding of the antidiabetic activity of Resveratrol, which future studies should experimentally corroborate.
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- Fernando Martínez-Esquivias
- Departamento de Ciencias Pecuarias y Agrícolas, Centro Universitario de Los Altos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, México
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- Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Centro Universitario de Los Altos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, México
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- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas (ENCB) del Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Departamento de Morfología, Ciudad de Mexico, México
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- Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Centro Universitario de Los Altos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, México
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- Departamento de Ciencias Pecuarias y Agrícolas, Centro Universitario de Los Altos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, México
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Yao T, Wang Q, Han S, Xu Y, Chen M, Wang Y. Exploring the therapeutic mechanism of Yuebi decoction on nephrotic syndrome based on network pharmacology and experimental study. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:12623-12650. [PMID: 39311772 PMCID: PMC11466484 DOI: 10.18632/aging.206116] [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: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/02/2024] [Indexed: 10/08/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the material basis of YBD and its possible mechanisms against NS through network pharmacology, molecular docking, and in vivo experiment. METHODS Active ingredients and potential targets of YBD were obtained through TCMSP and SwissTargetPrediction. NS-related targets were obtained from GeneCards, PharmGKB, and OMIM databases. The herb-ingredient-target network and PPI network were constructed by Cytoscape 3.9.1 and STRING database. GO and KEGG analyses were performed by DAVID database and ClueGO plugin. The connection between main active ingredients and core targets were revealed by molecular docking. To ascertain the effects and molecular mechanisms of YBD, a rat model was established by PAN. RESULTS We collected 124 active ingredients, 269 drug targets, and 2089 disease targets. 119 overlapping were screened for subsequent analysis. PPI showed that AKT1, STAT3, TRPC6, CASP3, JUN, PPP3CA, IL6, PTGS2, VEGFA, and NFATC3 were potential therapeutic targets of YBD against NS. Through GO and KEGG analyses, it showed the therapeutic effect of YBD on NS was closely involved in the regulation of pathways related to podocyte injury, including AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications and MAPK signaling pathway. Five key bioactive ingredients of YBD had the good affinity with the core targets. the experiment confirmed the renoprotective effects of YBD through reducing podocyte injury. Furthermore, YBD could downregulate expressions of PPP3CA, STAT3, NFATC3, TRPC6, and AKT1 in rats. CONCLUSIONS YBD might be a potential drug in the treatment of NS, and the underlying mechanism is closely associated with the inhibition of podocyte injury.
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- Tianwen Yao
- Department of Nephrology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Shanghai Jing'an District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200072, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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Huang Z, Zhang C, Sun M, Ma A, Chen L, Jiang W, Xu M, Bai X, Zhou J, Zhang W, Tang S. Proteomic analysis illustrates the potential involvement of motor proteins in cleft palate development. Sci Rep 2024; 14:21868. [PMID: 39300178 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-73036-0] [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: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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Cleft palate (CP) is a congenital condition characterized by a complex etiology and limited diagnostic and therapeutic options. In this study, we delved into the molecular mechanisms associated with retinoic acid (RA)-induced CP in Kun Ming mice. Proteomic analysis of control and RA-induced CP samples at embryonic day 15.5 revealed 25 upregulated and 19 downregulated proteins. Further analysis identified these differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) as being involved in extracellular matrix organization, actin cytoskeleton, and myosin complex. Moreover, these DEPs were found to be enriched in pathways related to motor protein activity and extracellular matrix-receptor interaction. Protein-protein interaction network analysis identified 10 hub proteins, including motor proteins and ECM-related proteins, which exhibited higher expression levels in CP compared to control tissues. These findings provide insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying CP and highlight potential targets for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
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- Zijian Huang
- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Shantou Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Center, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Shantou Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Center, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Shantou Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Center, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Shantou Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Center, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Shantou Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Center, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Shantou Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Center, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Shantou Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Center, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
- Shantou Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Center, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Central South University Third Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, 410013, Hunan, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China.
- Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China.
- Shantou Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Center, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery and Burn Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China.
- Plastic Surgery Institute of Shantou University Medical College, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China.
- Shantou Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Center, DongXiaBei Road, Shantou, 515000, Guangdong, China.
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Siwan E, Wong J, Brooks BA, Shinko D, Baker CJ, Deshpande N, McLennan SV, Twigg SM, Min D. Deep Immune and RNA Profiling Revealed Distinct Circulating CD163+ Monocytes in Diabetes-Related Complications. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:10094. [PMID: 39337580 PMCID: PMC11432403 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251810094] [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: 08/05/2024] [Revised: 09/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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CD163, a scavenger receptor with anti-inflammatory function expressed exclusively on monocytes/macrophages, is dysregulated in cases of diabetes complications. This study aimed to characterize circulating CD163+ monocytes in the presence (D+Comps) or absence (D-Comps) of diabetes-related complications. RNA-sequencing and mass cytometry were conducted on CD163+ monocytes in adults with long-duration diabetes and D+Comps or D-Comps. Out of 10,868 differentially expressed genes identified between D+Comps and D-Comps, 885 were up-regulated and 190 were down-regulated with a ≥ 1.5-fold change. In D+Comps, 'regulation of centrosome cycle' genes were enriched 6.7-fold compared to the reference genome. MIR27A, MIR3648-1, and MIR23A, the most up-regulated and CD200R1, the most down-regulated gene, were detected in D+Comps from the list of 75 'genes of interest'. CD163+ monocytes in D+Comps had a low proportion of recruitment markers CCR5, CD11b, CD11c, CD31, and immune regulation markers CD39 and CD86. A gene-protein network identified down-regulated TLR4 and CD11b as 'hub-nodes'. In conclusion, this study reports novel insights into CD163+ monocyte dysregulation in diabetes-related complications. Enriched centrosome cycle genes and up-regulated miRNAs linked to apoptosis, coupled with down-regulated monocyte activation, recruitment, and immune regulation, suggest functionally distinct CD163+ monocytes in cases of diabetes complications. Further investigation is needed to confirm their role in diabetes-related tissue damage.
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- Elisha Siwan
- Greg Brown Diabetes and Endocrine Research Laboratory, Sydney Medical School (Central), Faculty of Medicine and Health, Charles Perkin Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (E.S.); (J.W.); (C.J.B.); (S.V.M.); (S.M.T.)
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- Greg Brown Diabetes and Endocrine Research Laboratory, Sydney Medical School (Central), Faculty of Medicine and Health, Charles Perkin Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (E.S.); (J.W.); (C.J.B.); (S.V.M.); (S.M.T.)
- Department of Endocrinology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia;
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- Department of Endocrinology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia;
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- Sydney Cytometry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia;
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- Greg Brown Diabetes and Endocrine Research Laboratory, Sydney Medical School (Central), Faculty of Medicine and Health, Charles Perkin Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (E.S.); (J.W.); (C.J.B.); (S.V.M.); (S.M.T.)
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- Sydney Informatics Hub, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia;
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- Greg Brown Diabetes and Endocrine Research Laboratory, Sydney Medical School (Central), Faculty of Medicine and Health, Charles Perkin Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (E.S.); (J.W.); (C.J.B.); (S.V.M.); (S.M.T.)
- NSW Health Pathology, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Greg Brown Diabetes and Endocrine Research Laboratory, Sydney Medical School (Central), Faculty of Medicine and Health, Charles Perkin Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (E.S.); (J.W.); (C.J.B.); (S.V.M.); (S.M.T.)
- Department of Endocrinology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia;
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- Greg Brown Diabetes and Endocrine Research Laboratory, Sydney Medical School (Central), Faculty of Medicine and Health, Charles Perkin Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (E.S.); (J.W.); (C.J.B.); (S.V.M.); (S.M.T.)
- Department of Endocrinology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia;
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Wagner KT, Lu RXZ, Landau S, Shawky SA, Zhao Y, Bodenstein DF, Jiménez Vargas LF, Jiang R, Okhovatian S, Wang Y, Liu C, Vosoughi D, Gustafson D, Fish JE, Cummins CL, Radisic M. Endothelial extracellular vesicles enhance vascular self-assembly in engineered human cardiac tissues. Biofabrication 2024; 16:045037. [PMID: 39226913 PMCID: PMC11409464 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad76d9] [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: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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The fabrication of complex and stable vasculature in engineered cardiac tissues represents a significant hurdle towards building physiologically relevant models of the heart. Here, we implemented a 3D model of cardiac vasculogenesis, incorporating endothelial cells (EC), stromal cells, and human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cardiomyocytes (CM) in a fibrin hydrogel. The presence of CMs disrupted vessel formation in 3D tissues, resulting in the upregulation of endothelial activation markers and altered extracellular vesicle (EV) signaling in engineered tissues as determined by the proteomic analysis of culture supernatant. miRNA sequencing of CM- and EC-secreted EVs highlighted key EV-miRNAs that were postulated to play differing roles in cardiac vasculogenesis, including the let-7 family and miR-126-3p in EC-EVs. In the absence of CMs, the supplementation of CM-EVs to EC monolayers attenuated EC migration and proliferation and resulted in shorter and more discontinuous self-assembling vessels when applied to 3D vascular tissues. In contrast, supplementation of EC-EVs to the tissue culture media of 3D vascularized cardiac tissues mitigated some of the deleterious effects of CMs on vascular self-assembly, enhancing the average length and continuity of vessel tubes that formed in the presence of CMs. Direct transfection validated the effects of the key EC-EV miRNAs let-7b-5p and miR-126-3p in improving the maintenance of continuous vascular networks. EC-EV supplementation to biofabricated cardiac tissues and microfluidic devices resulted in tissue vascularization, illustrating the use of this approach in the engineering of enhanced, perfusable, microfluidic models of the myocardium.
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- Karl T Wagner
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, 144 College St., Toronto, ON M5S 3M2, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
- Acceleration Consortium, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 2C8, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Latner Thoracic Laboratories, Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, Canada
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A8, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A8, Canada
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
- Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Toronto General Hospital,University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, Canada
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, 144 College St., Toronto, ON M5S 3M2, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada
- Terrence Donnelly Centre for Cellular & Biomolecular Research, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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Maheshwari H, Garg P, Srivastava P. In Silico Analysis Predicts Mutational Consequences of CITED2, NUDT4, and Ar18B in Patients with Bipolar Disorder. Behav Brain Res 2024; 476:115257. [PMID: 39299576 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2024.115257] [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: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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Bipolar disorder is a mood-related disorder, which can be portrayed as extreme shifts in energy, mood, and activity levels which can also be characterized by manic highs and depressive lows that can be often misdiagnosed as unipolar disorder due to primitive diagnostics techniques based on clinical assessments as well as diagnostic complexities arising due to its heterogeneous nature and overlapping symptoms with conditions like schizophrenia. leading to delays in treatment Strong evidence in support of genetic and epigenetic aspects of bipolar disorder, including mechanisms such as compromised hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, immune-inflammatory imbalances, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction are found. Moreover, some previous research has already stated the role of genes like CITED2, NUDT4, and Arl8B in these processes. The primary goal of this study is to investigate the involvement of the genes in exploring and validating their potential as biomarkers for bipolar disorder. In silico tools like MutationTaster, PolyPhen2, SIFT, GTEx, PhenoScanner, and RegulomeDB were used to perform mutational and gene expression analyses. Results revealed potentially dangerous mutations caused in CITED2, NUDT4, and Arl8B, those which can have diverse outcomes. RegulomeDB, GTEx, and PhenoScanner reveal the involvement of these genes in various brain regions highlighting their relevance to bipolar disorder. This analysis suggests the potential utility of CITED2, NUDT4, and Arl8B as diagnostic markers hence shedding light on their roles to elaborate the molecular range of bipolar disorder. The study also contributes to providing valuable insights into the genetic and molecular basis of bipolar disorders.
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- Harshita Maheshwari
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, 226028
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, 226028
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, 226028.
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Xuanyuan X, Zhang L, Zheng Y, Jiang R, Ma Y, Liu R, Hou P, Lei M, Xu H, Zeng H. SPRR1B+ keratinocytes prime oral mucosa for rapid wound healing via STAT3 activation. Commun Biol 2024; 7:1155. [PMID: 39300285 PMCID: PMC11413210 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-024-06864-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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Oral mucosal wounds exhibit accelerated healing with reduced scarring compared to cutaneous wounds, representing an optimal wound healing paradigm. However, the specific cellular subtypes orchestrating the efficient healing of mucosal tissues remain elusive. Through a comprehensive analysis integrating bulk-mRNA and single-cell sequencing data during the wound healing process in oral mucosa and skin, we have delineated a distinct set of genes markedly upregulated during tissue repair. This collection of wound healing-associated genesets was highly enriched in a specific keratinocyte subpopulation identified as STAT3-activated SPRR1B+ keratinocytes. Notably, despite the inherent rapidity of oral mucosal healing, the induction of SPRR1B+ keratinocytes is evident in both skin and mucosal wound healing processes in murine model. Intriguingly, these wound healing-promoting SPRR1B+ keratinocytes, which are induced via STAT3 activation, inherently abundant in unwounded normal mucosa but absent in normal skin. SPRR1B knockdown significantly inhibits mucosal keratinocyte migration, a critical attribute for effective wound healing. In summary, through analysis of human oral and skin wound healing processes at single-cell resolution, coupled with validation in murine model, suggests STAT3-activated SPRR1B+ keratinocytes are associated with the rapid mucosal repair process. This discovery underscores the potential application of SPRR1B+ keratinocytes in the therapeutic management of chronic or non-healing wounds.
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- Xinyang Xuanyuan
- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
- Shanghai Institute of Precision Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Shanghai Institute of Precision Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Shanghai Institute of Precision Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Shanghai Institute of Precision Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Shanghai Institute of Precision Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Shanghai Institute of Precision Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Shanghai Institute of Precision Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China.
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- Shanghai Institute of Precision Medicine, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China.
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China.
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Wu J, Li J, Huang B, Dong S, Wu L, Shen X, Zheng Z. Radiomics predicts the prognosis of patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma by reflecting the tumor heterogeneity and microenvironment. Cancer Imaging 2024; 24:124. [PMID: 39285496 PMCID: PMC11403861 DOI: 10.1186/s40644-024-00768-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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PURPOSE We aimed to develop and externally validate a CT-based deep learning radiomics model for predicting overall survival (OS) in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) patients, and investigate the association of radiomics with tumor heterogeneity and microenvironment. METHODS The clinicopathological data and contrast-enhanced CT images of 512 ccRCC patients from three institutions were collected. A total of 3566 deep learning radiomics features were extracted from 3D regions of interest. We generated the deep learning radiomics score (DLRS), and validated this score using an external cohort from TCIA. Patients were divided into high and low-score groups by the DLRS. Sequencing data from the corresponding TCGA cohort were used to reveal the differences of tumor heterogeneity and microenvironment between different radiomics score groups. What's more, univariate and multivariate Cox regression were used to identify independent risk factors of poor OS after operation. A combined model was developed by incorporating the DLRS and clinicopathological features. The SHapley Additive exPlanation method was used for interpretation of predictive results. RESULTS At multivariate Cox regression analysis, the DLRS was identified as an independent risk factor of poor OS. The genomic landscape of different radiomics score groups was investigated. The heterogeneity of tumor cell and tumor microenvironment significantly varied between both groups. In the test cohort, the combined model had a great predictive performance, with AUCs (95%CI) for 1, 3 and 5-year OS of 0.879(0.868-0.931), 0.854(0.819-0.899) and 0.831(0.813-0.868), respectively. There was a significant difference in survival time between different groups stratified by the combined model. This model showed great discrimination and calibration, outperforming the existing prognostic models (all p values < 0.05). CONCLUSION The combined model allowed for the prognostic prediction of ccRCC patients by incorporating the DLRS and significant clinicopathologic features. The radiomics features could reflect the tumor heterogeneity and microenvironment.
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- Ji Wu
- Department of General surgery, Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
- Department of Radiology, Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changshu No People's HospitalThe Affiliated Changshu Hospital of Nantong University, Changshu, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiology, Municipal Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, Municipal Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Radiology, Municipal Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of General surgery, Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
- Department of Radiology, Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Department of Radiology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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Gao J, Zhang X, Xu A, Li W, Gao H. Integrated analysis of N6-methyladenosine- and 5-methylcytosine-related long non-coding RNAs for predicting prognosis in cervical cancer. Hereditas 2024; 161:34. [PMID: 39285452 PMCID: PMC11403863 DOI: 10.1186/s41065-024-00336-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 09/05/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND N6-methyladenosine (m6A) and 5-methylcytosine (m5C) play a role in modifying long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) implicated in tumorigenesis and progression. This study was performed to evaluate prognostic value of m6A- and m5C-related lncRNAs and develop an efficient model for prognosis prediction in cervical cancer (CC). METHODS Using gene expression data of TCGA set, we identified m6A- and m5C-related lncRNAs. Consensus Clustering Analysis was performed for samples subtyping based on survival-related lncRNAs, followed by analyzing tumor infiltrating immune cells (TIICs). Optimal signature lncRNAs were obtained using lasso Cox regression analysis for constructing a prognostic model and a nomogram to predict prognosis. RESULTS We built a co-expression network of 23 m6A-related genes, 15 m5C-related genes, and 62 lncRNAs. Based on 9 m6A- and m5C-related lncRNAs significantly associated with overall survival (OS) time, two molecular subtypes were obtained, which had significantly different OS time and fractions of TIICs. A prognostic model based on six m6A- and m5C-related signature lncRNAs was constructed, which could dichotomize patients into two risk subgroups with significantly different OS time. Prognostic power of the model was successfully validated in an independent dataset. We subsequently constructed a nomogram which could accurately predict survival probabilities. Drug sensitivity analysis found preferred chemotherapeutic agents for high and low-risk patients, respectively. CONCLUSION Our study reveals that m6A- and m5C-related lncRNAs are associated with prognosis and immune microenvironment of CC. The m6A- and m5C-related six-lncRNA signature may be a useful tool for survival stratification in CC and open new avenues for individualized therapies.
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- Jie Gao
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 998 Aiying Street, Songbei District, Harbin, 150028, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 998 Aiying Street, Songbei District, Harbin, 150028, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 998 Aiying Street, Songbei District, Harbin, 150028, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Department of Rheumatism and Immunology, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 246 Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, 998 Aiying Street, Songbei District, Harbin, 150028, Heilongjiang Province, China.
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Elkenani M, Barallobre-Barreiro J, Schnelle M, Mohamed BA, Beuthner BE, Jacob CF, Paul NB, Yin X, Theofilatos K, Fischer A, Puls M, Zeisberg EM, Shah AM, Mayr M, Hasenfuß G, Toischer K. Cellular and extracellular proteomic profiling of paradoxical low-flow low-gradient aortic stenosis myocardium. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1398114. [PMID: 39355352 PMCID: PMC11443424 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1398114] [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: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 10/03/2024] Open
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Aims Patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS), low transvalvular flow (LF) and low gradient (LG) with normal ejection fraction (EF)-are referred to as paradoxical LF-LG AS (PLF-LG). PLF-LG patients develop more advanced heart failure symptoms and have a worse prognosis than patients with normal EF and high-gradient AS (NEF-HG). Despite its clinical relevance, the mechanisms underlying PLF-LG are still poorly understood. Methods Left ventricular (LV) myocardial biopsies of PLF-LG (n = 5) and NEF-HG patients (n = 6), obtained during transcatheter aortic valve implantation, were analyzed by LC-MS/MS after sequential extraction of cellular and extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins using a three-step extraction method. Proteomic data are available via ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD055391. Results 73 cellular proteins were differentially abundant between the 2 groups. Among these, a network of proteins related to muscle contraction and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (e.g., cTnI, FKBP1A and CACNA2D1) was found in PLF-LG. Extracellularly, upregulated proteins in PLF-LG were related to ATP synthesis and oxidative phosphorylation (e.g., ATP5PF, COX5B and UQCRB). Interestingly, we observed a 1.3-fold increase in cyclophilin A (CyPA), proinflammatory cytokine, in the extracellular extracts of PLF-LG AS patients (p < 0.05). Consistently, immunohistochemical analysis confirmed its extracellular localization in PLF-LG AS LV sections along with an increase in its receptor, CD147, compared to the NEF-HG AS patients. Levels of core ECM proteins, namely collagens and proteoglycans, were comparable between groups. Conclusion Our study pinpointed novel candidates and processes with potential relevance in the pathophysiology of PLF-LG. The role of CyPA in particular warrants further investigation.
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- Manar Elkenani
- Clinic for Cardiology & Pneumology, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Medical School OWL, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site, Goettingen, Germany
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- King's College London British Heart Foundation Centre of Excellence, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, London, United Kingdom
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- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site, Goettingen, Germany
- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
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- Clinic for Cardiology & Pneumology, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site, Goettingen, Germany
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- Clinic for Cardiology & Pneumology, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site, Goettingen, Germany
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- Clinic for Cardiology & Pneumology, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site, Goettingen, Germany
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- Department of Medical Bioinformatics, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
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- King's College London British Heart Foundation Centre of Excellence, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, London, United Kingdom
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- King's College London British Heart Foundation Centre of Excellence, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, London, United Kingdom
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- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site, Goettingen, Germany
- Department of Clinical Chemistry, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
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- Clinic for Cardiology & Pneumology, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site, Goettingen, Germany
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- Clinic for Cardiology & Pneumology, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site, Goettingen, Germany
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- King's College London British Heart Foundation Centre of Excellence, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, London, United Kingdom
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- King's College London British Heart Foundation Centre of Excellence, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, London, United Kingdom
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- Clinic for Cardiology & Pneumology, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site, Goettingen, Germany
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- Clinic for Cardiology & Pneumology, University Medical Center Goettingen, Goettingen, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site, Goettingen, Germany
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Alizadeh Saghati A, Sharifi Z, Hatamikhah M, Salimi M, Talkhabi M. Unraveling the relevance of SARS-Cov-2 infection and ferroptosis within the heart of COVID-19 patients. Heliyon 2024; 10:e36567. [PMID: 39263089 PMCID: PMC11388749 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36567] [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: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 08/17/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024] Open
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Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which led to a huge mortality rate and imposed significant costs on the health system, causing severe damage to the cells of different organs such as the heart. However, the exact details and mechanisms behind this damage are not clarified. Therefore, we aimed to identify the cell and molecular mechanism behind the heart damage caused by SARS-Cov-2 infection. Methods RNA-seq data for COVID-19 patients' hearts was analyzed to obtain differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and differentially expressed ferroptosis-related genes (DEFRGs). Then, DEFRGs were used for analyzing GO and KEGG enrichment, and perdition of metabolites and drugs. we also constructed a PPI network and identified hub genes and functional modules for the DEFRGs. Subsequently, the hub genes were validated using two independent RNA-seq datasets. Finally, the miRNA-gene interaction networks were predicted in addition to a miRNA-TF co-regulatory network, and important miRNAs and transcription factors (TFs) were highlighted. Findings We found ferroptosis transcriptomic alterations within the hearts of COVID-19 patients. The enrichment analyses suggested the involvement of DEFRGs in the citrate cycle pathway, ferroptosis, carbon metabolism, amino acid biosynthesis, and response to oxidative stress. IL6, CDH1, AR, EGR1, SIRT3, GPT2, VDR, PCK2, VDR, and MUC1 were identified as the ferroptosis-related hub genes. The important miRNAs and TFs were miR-124-3P, miR-26b-5p, miR-183-5p, miR-34a-5p and miR-155-5p; EGR1, AR, IL6, HNF4A, SRC, EZH2, PPARA, and VDR. Conclusion These results provide a useful context and a cellular snapshot of how ferroptosis affects cardiomyocytes (CMs) in COVID-19 patients' hearts. Besides, suppressing ferroptosis seems to be a beneficial therapeutic approach to mitigate heart damage in COVID-19.
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- Amin Alizadeh Saghati
- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences and Marine Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences and Marine Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Sacarrão-Birrento L, Ribeiro DM, Dittmann A, Alves SP, Kunz L, Silva S, Venâncio CA, de Almeida AM. The effect of the production system on the proteomics profiles of the Longissimus thoracis muscle in Arouquesa cattle. J Proteomics 2024; 307:105265. [PMID: 39084571 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2024.105265] [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: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024]
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Arouquesa cattle breed is an autochthonous Portuguese breed produced under a traditional mountain system that need improvement without affecting beef quality. The aim of this work is to compare the proteomics profiles of the Longissimus thoracis muscle from Arouquesa animals produced under different production systems. Sixty weaners were produced under the following systems: traditional (TF) and traditional with starter feed supplementation (TF + S1) with weaning and slaughtering at 9 months, the S1 + S2 (weaning at 5 months and grower supplement until slaughter) and two rearing periods with finishing supplementation (TF + S3 and S3). Upon slaughter, samples of L. thoracis were taken and analyzed using a shotgun proteomics workflow. Several putative markers of beef quality for the Arouquesa breed were identified: VIM, FSCN1, SERPINH1, ALDH1A1, NDUFB5, ANXA1, PDK4, CEMIP2, NDUFB9, PDLIM1, OXCT1, MYH4. These proteins are involved in actin binding, skeletal muscle development and in the mitochondrial respiratory chain and they can influence mostly meat tenderness and color. We identified specific proteins for each group related to different metabolisms involved in several aspects that affect meat quality parameters. Our results demonstrate the link between production practices and putative meat characteristics, which have the potential to improve the traceability of certified products. SIGNIFICANCE: Arouquesa breed is produced in a sustainable system using natural resources and contributing to the economy of low-populated rural regions in Northern Portugal. Besides their economic relevance, producing autochthonous breeds can counter rural depopulation and maintain local heritage. Additionally, consumer awareness about product quality is increasing and PDO products contribute to satisfying this demand. However, it is necessary to increase production so that it is possible to sell these products outside the production region. To ensure robust traceability and that PDO label characteristics are maintained despite increasing production yield, product analysis is of paramount importance. For this reason, proteomic approaches can provide insight into how production changes will affect beef quality and generate putative biomarkers of certified production systems.
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- Laura Sacarrão-Birrento
- LEAF - Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food Research Center, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal
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- LEAF - Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food Research Center, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal; Associate Laboratory TERRA, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Functional Genomics Center Zürich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Animal Health (CIISA), Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AL4AnimalS), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon, Avenida da Universidade Técnica, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Functional Genomics Center Zürich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Animal Science Department, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences (ECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; Veterinary and Animal Research Centre (CECAV) and AL4AnimalS, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- Animal Science Department, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences (ECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal; Centre for Research and Technology of Agro-Environment and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- LEAF - Linking Landscape, Environment, Agriculture and Food Research Center, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal; Associate Laboratory TERRA, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Tapada da Ajuda, 1349-017 Lisboa, Portugal.
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Akca MN, Kasavi C. Identifying new molecular signatures and potential therapeutics for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a network medicine approach. Mamm Genome 2024:10.1007/s00335-024-10069-w. [PMID: 39254743 DOI: 10.1007/s00335-024-10069-w] [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: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive and fatal lung disease characterized by excessive collagen deposition and fibrosis of the lung parenchyma, leading to respiratory failure. The molecular mechanisms underlying IPF pathogenesis remain incompletely understood, hindering the development of effective therapeutic strategies. We have used a network medicine approach to comprehensively analyze molecular interactions and identify novel molecular signatures and potential therapeutics associated with IPF progression. Our integrative analysis revealed dysregulated molecular networks that are central to IPF pathophysiology. We have highlighted key molecular players and signaling pathways that are implicated in aberrant fibrotic processes. This systems-level understanding enables the identification of new biomarkers and therapeutic targets for IPF, providing potential avenues for precision medicine. Drug repurposing analysis revealed several drug candidates with anti-fibrotic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer activities that could potentially slow fibrotic progression and improve patient outcomes. This study offers new insights into the molecular underpinnings of IPF and highlights network medicine approaches in uncovering complex disease mechanisms. The molecular signatures and therapeutic targets identified hold promise for developing precision therapies tailored to individual patients, ultimately advancing the management of this debilitating lung disease.
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- Mecbure Nur Akca
- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Marmara University, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Marmara University, İstanbul, Türkiye.
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Li C, Xue Q, Li H, Peng Y, Wu Y, Yuan M, Duan Q, Hong X, Chen G, Liao F, Wu P, Miao C. Huangqin Qingre Chubi Capsule improves rheumatoid arthritis accompanied depression through the Wnt1/β-catenin signaling pathway. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 138:112474. [PMID: 38917529 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112474] [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: 03/30/2024] [Revised: 05/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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AIM OF THE STUDY Research on the mechanism of Huangqin Qingre Chubi Capsules (HQC) in improving rheumatoid arthritis accompanied depression (RA-dep) model rats. METHODS We employed real-time qPCR (RT-qPCR), western blotting (WB), confocal microscopy, bioinformatics, and other methods to investigate the anti-RA-dep effects of HQC and its underlying mechanisms. RESULTS HQC alleviated the pathological indexes of inflammation and depression in RA-dep model rats, decreased the levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6, increased the levels of norepinephrine(NE) and serotonin(5-HT), and improved the injury of hippocampus. The analysis of network pharmacology suggests that HQC may target the Wnt/β-catenin pathway in the treatment of RA-dep. Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulations revealed a strong affinity between HQC and the Wnt1 molecule. RT-qPCR and Western Blot (WB) experiments confirmed the critical role of the Wnt1/β-catenin signaling pathway in the treatment of RA-dep model rats with HQC. In vitro, the HQC drug-containing serum (HQC-serum) activates the Wnt1/β-catenin signaling pathway in hippocampal cells and, in conjunction with Wnt1, ameliorates RA-dep. In summary, HQC exerts its anti-inflammatory and antidepressant effects in the treatment of RA-dep by binding to Wnt1 and regulating the Wnt1/β-catenin signaling pathway. CONCLUSIONS HQC improved the inflammatory reaction and depression-like behavior of RA-dep model rats by activating Wnt1/β-catenin signal pathway. This study revealed a new pathogenesis of RA-dep and contributes to the clinical promotion of HQC in the treatment of RA-dep.
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- Chen Li
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- Department of Experimental Teaching Center, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- Department of Experimental Teaching Center, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Anhui Public Health Clinical Center, Hefei, China.
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei 230012, China; Institute of Prevention and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, China; School of Chinese Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
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Samorodnitsky S, Kruk M, Lock EF, Kunisaki KM, Morris A, Leung JM, Weise D, Mehta S, Parker LL, Jagtap PD, Griffin TJ, Wendt CH. Novel approach to exploring protease activity and targets in HIV-associated obstructive lung disease using combined proteomic-peptidomic analysis. Respir Res 2024; 25:337. [PMID: 39256809 PMCID: PMC11385845 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-024-02933-9] [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: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Obstructive lung disease (OLD) is increasingly prevalent among persons living with HIV (PLWH). However, the role of proteases in HIV-associated OLD remains unclear. METHODS We combined proteomics and peptidomics to comprehensively characterize protease activities. We combined mass spectrometry (MS) analysis on bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) peptides and proteins from PLWH with OLD (n = 25) and without OLD (n = 26) with a targeted Somascan aptamer-based proteomic approach to quantify individual proteases and assess their correlation with lung function. Endogenous peptidomics mapped peptides to native proteins to identify substrates of protease activity. Using the MEROPS database, we identified candidate proteases linked to peptide generation based on binding site affinities which were assessed via z-scores. We used t-tests to compare average forced expiratory volume in 1 s per predicted value (FEV1pp) between samples with and without detection of each cleaved protein and adjusted for multiple comparisons by controlling the false discovery rate (FDR). FINDINGS We identified 101 proteases, of which 95 had functional network associations and 22 correlated with FEV1pp. These included cathepsins, metalloproteinases (MMP), caspases and neutrophil elastase. We discovered 31 proteins subject to proteolytic cleavage that associate with FEV1pp, with the top pathways involved in small ubiquitin-like modifier mediated modification (SUMOylation). Proteases linked to protein cleavage included neutrophil elastase, granzyme, and cathepsin D. INTERPRETATIONS In HIV-associated OLD, a significant number of proteases are up-regulated, many of which are involved in protein degradation. These proteases degrade proteins involved in cell cycle and protein stability, thereby disrupting critical biological functions.
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- Sarah Samorodnitsky
- Biostatistics Division, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Biostatistics Division, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Department of Medicine, Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
- Department of Medicine, Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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Zhu HR, Wei YB, Guo JQ, Liu XF. Double-negative T cells with a distinct transcriptomic profile are abundant in the peripheral blood of patients with breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2024:10.1007/s10549-024-07477-6. [PMID: 39254769 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-024-07477-6] [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: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 08/25/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Double-negative T (DNT) cells comprise a distinct subset of T lymphocytes that have been implicated in immune responses. The aim of this study was to characterize the peripheral DNT population in breast cancer (BC) patients. METHODS DNT cells were isolated from the peripheral blood samples of BC patients and healthy controls by flow cytometry. The sorted DNT cells were analyzed by the Smart-seq2 for single-cell full-length transcriptome profiling. The differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the BC and control groups were screened and functionally annotated by Gene ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analyses using R. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network of the DEGs was constructed using the CytoHubba and MCODE plug-in of Cytoscape software to identify the core genes. Survival status, DNA methylation level, immune infiltration and immune checkpoint expression were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier Plotter, UALCAN, MethSeuvr, TIMER, and TISIDB respectively. The sequencing results were verified by RT-qPCR. RESULT The percentage of DNT cells was higher in the BC patients compared to healthy controls. We identified 289 DEGs between the DNT populations of both groups. GO and KEGG pathway analyses revealed that the DEGs were mainly related to immunoglobulin mediated immune response, complement activation, and B cell receptor signaling. The PPI networks of the common DEGs were constructed using Cytoscape, and 10 core genes were identified, including TMEM176B, C1QB, C1QC, RASD2, and IFIT3. The expression levels of these genes correlated with the prognosis and immune infiltration in BC patients, and were validated by RT-qPCR (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS DNT cells are abundant in patients with BC, and might exert anti-tumor immune responses by regulating genes such as TMEM176B and EGR1.
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- Hui-Ru Zhu
- School of Medical Laboratory, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the 960, Hospital of the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Jinan, 250031, China
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- Laboratory of Immunology for Environment and Health, Shandong Analysis and Test Center, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- School of Medical Laboratory, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the 960, Hospital of the PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Jinan, 250031, China.
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Sun M, Qiao HX, Yang T, Zhao P, Zhao JH, Luo JM, Liu FF, Xiong AS. DcMYB62, a transcription factor from carrot, enhanced cadmium tolerance of Arabidopsis by inducing the accumulation of carotenoids and hydrogen sulfide. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2024; 216:109114. [PMID: 39250846 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.109114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2024] [Revised: 09/01/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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Cadmium (Cd) is a significant heavy metal contaminant within the environment, carrying a notable level of toxicity that presents a substantial hazard to both plant and human. Carrot (Daucus carota), a significant root vegetable crop globally, have evolved multiple transcriptional regulatory mechanisms to cope with Cd stress, with a crucial involvement of the myeloblastosis (MYB) transcription factor. In this study, the DcMYB62 gene encoding 288 amino acids, localized in the nucleus and demonstrated transcription activation property, was isolated from carrot (cv. 'Kuroda'). There was a positive relationship observed between the levels of DcMYB62 expression and the accumulation patterns of carotenoids in two distinct carrot cultivars. Further investigation revealed that the expression of DcMYB62 improved Cd tolerance of Arabidopsis by increasing seed germination rate, root length, and overall survival rate. The levels of carotenoids in DcMYB62 transgenic Arabidopsis surpassed those in wild type, accompanied by elevated expression levels of 15-cis-phytoene desaturase, zeta-carotene desaturase, and carotenoid isomerase. Meanwhile, the heterologous expression of DcMYB62 promoted the biosynthesis of abscisic acid (ABA) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which in turn suppressed the formation of hydrogen peroxide and superoxide anion, while also stimulating stomatal closure. Furthermore, the heterologous expression of DcMYB62 increased the transcription of genes associated with heavy metal resistance in Arabidopsis, notably nicotianamine synthase. Overall, this study contributes to understanding how DcMYB62 promote Cd stress resistance of plants by regulating the biosynthesis pathways of carotenoids, ABA, and H2S, which offers valuable insights into the regulatory mechanism connecting DcMYBs with Cd stress response of carrot.
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- Miao Sun
- College of Marine and Biological Engineering, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224002, China; State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China
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- College of Marine and Biological Engineering, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224002, China
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- College of Marine and Biological Engineering, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224002, China
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- College of Marine and Biological Engineering, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224002, China
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- College of Marine and Biological Engineering, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224002, China
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- College of Marine and Biological Engineering, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224002, China
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- College of Marine and Biological Engineering, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng, Jiangsu 224002, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, China.
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Yang X, Zhang J, Wang Z, Yao Z, Yang X, Wang X, Zhao X, Xu S. Mitochondria-related HSDL2 is a potential biomarker in temporal lobe epilepsy by modulating astrocytic lipid metabolism. Neurotherapeutics 2024:e00447. [PMID: 39245623 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurot.2024.e00447] [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: 06/20/2024] [Revised: 08/15/2024] [Accepted: 09/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
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Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is the most prevalent type of focal epilepsy in adults. While comprehensive bioinformatics analyses have facilitated the identification of novel biomarkers in animal models, similar efforts are limited for TLE patients. In the current study, a comprehensive analysis using human transcriptomics datasets GSE205661, GSE190451, and GSE186334 was conducted to reveal differentially expressed genes related to mitochondria (Mito-DEGs). Protein-protein interaction (PPI) network and Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) regression analyses were performed to identify hub genes. Additional GSE127871 and GSE255223 were utilized to establish the association with hippocampal sclerosis (HS) and seizure frequency, respectively. Single-cell RNA analysis, functional investigation, and clinical verification were conducted. Herein, we reported that the Mito-DEGs in human TLE were significantly enriched in metabolic processes. Through PPI and LASSO analysis, HSDL2 was identified as the hub gene, of which diagnostic potential was further confirmed using independent datasets, animal models, and clinical validation. Subsequent single-cell and functional analyses revealed that HSDL2 expression was enriched and upregulated in response to excessive lipid accumulation in astrocytes. Additionally, the diagnostic efficiency of blood HSDL2 was verified in Qilu cohort. Together, our findings highlight the translational potential of HSDL2 as a biomarker and provide a novel therapeutic perspective for human TLE.
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- Xiaxin Yang
- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Neurology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China; Shandong Key Laboratory and Research Institute of Shandong University: Magnetic Field-free Medicine & Functional Imaging and National Medicine-Engineering Interdisciplinary Industry-Education Integration Innovation Platform, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Cheeloo College of Medicine and Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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Zeng Z, Hu Y, Xiang J, Su J, Tan H, Lai T, Chen X, Fang G, Li L, Luo L. Cucurbitacin B targets STAT3 to induce ferroptosis in non-small cell lung cancer. Eur J Pharmacol 2024; 978:176805. [PMID: 38950838 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.176805] [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: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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Cucurbitacin B (CuB) is a compound found in plants like Cucurbitaceae that has shown promise in fighting cancer, particularly in lung cancer. However, the specific impact of CuB on ferroptosis and how it works in lung cancer cells has not been fully understood. Our research has discovered that CuB can effectively slow down the growth of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells. Even in small amounts, it was able to inhibit the growth of various NSCLC cell lines. This inhibitory effect was reversed when ferroptosis inhibitors DFO, Lip-1 and Fer-1 were introduced. CuB was found to increase the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), lipid ROS, MDA, and ferrous ions within H358 lung cancer cells, leading to a decrease in GSH, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and changes in ferroptosis-related proteins in a dose-dependent manner. These findings were also confirmed in A549 lung cancer cells. In A549 cells, different concentrations of CuB induced the accumulation of intracellular lipid ROS, ferrous ions and changes in ferroptosis-related indicators in a concentration-dependent manner. Meanwhile, the cytotoxic effect induced by CuB in A549 cells was counteracted by ferroptosis inhibitors DFO and Fer-1. Through network pharmacology, we identified potential targets related to ferroptosis in NSCLC cells treated with CuB, with STAT3 targets showing high scores. Further experiments using molecular docking and cell thermal shift assay (CETSA) revealed that CuB interacts with the STAT3 protein. Western blot and immunofluorescence staining demonstrated that CuB inhibits the phosphorylation of STAT3 (P-STAT3) in H358 cells. Silencing STAT3 enhanced CuB-induced accumulation of lipid ROS and iron ions, as well as the expression of ferroptosis-related proteins. On the other hand, overexpression of STAT3 reversed the effects of CuB-induced ferroptosis. The results indicate that CuB has the capability to suppress STAT3 activation, resulting in ferroptosis, and could be a promising treatment choice for NSCLC.
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- Zeyao Zeng
- The First Clinical College, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524002, Guangdong, China
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- The Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Guangdong Zhanjiang, School of Ocean and Tropical Medicine. Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China
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- The First Clinical College, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023, Guangdong, China
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- The First Clinical College, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023, Guangdong, China
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- The First Clinical College, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023, Guangdong, China
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- The First Clinical College, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, 524023, Guangdong, China
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- The Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Guangdong Zhanjiang, School of Ocean and Tropical Medicine. Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China
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- The Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Guangdong Zhanjiang, School of Ocean and Tropical Medicine. Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China.
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- The Marine Biomedical Research Institute of Guangdong Zhanjiang, School of Ocean and Tropical Medicine. Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, 524023, China.
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Roshni J, Mahema S, Ahmad SF, Al-Mazroua HA, Manjunath Kamath S, Ahmed SSSJ. Integrating Blood Biomarkers and Marine Brown Algae-Derived Inhibitors in Parkinson's Disease: A Multi-scale Approach from Interactomics to Quantum Mechanics. Mol Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12033-024-01262-y. [PMID: 39225961 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-024-01262-y] [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: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) involves alpha-synuclein accumulation according to Braak's pattern, with diverse clinical progressions that complicate diagnosis and treatment. We aimed to correlate Braak's pattern with rapid progressive PD to identify blood-based biomarkers and therapeutic targets exploiting brown algae-derived bioactives for potential treatment. We implemented a systematic workflow of transcriptomic profiling, co-expression networks, cluster profiling, transcriptional regulator identification, molecular docking, quantum calculations, and dynamic simulations. The transcriptomic analyses exhibited highly expressed genes at each Braak's stage and in rapidly progressive PD. Co-expression networks for Braak's stages were built, and the top five clusters from each stage displayed significant overlap with differentially expressed genes in rapidly progressive PD, indicating shared biomarkers between the blood and the PD brain. Further investigation showed, NF-kappa-B p105 as the master transcriptional regulator of these biomarkers. Molecular docking screened phlorethopentafuhalol-A from brown algae, exhibiting a superior inhibitory effect with p105 (- 7.51 kcal/mol) by outperforming PD drugs and anti-inflammatory compounds (- 5.73 to - 4.38 kcal/mol). Quantum mechanics and molecular mechanics (QM/MM) calculations and dynamic simulations have confirmed the interactive stability of phlorethopentafuhalol-A with p105. Overall, our combined computational study shows that phlorethopentafuhalol-A derived from brown algae, may have healing properties that could help treat PD.
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- Jency Roshni
- Drug Discovery and Multi-omics Laboratory, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, 603103, India
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- Drug Discovery and Multi-omics Laboratory, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, 603103, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 11451, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, International Research Centre, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600119, India
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- Drug Discovery and Multi-omics Laboratory, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, 603103, India.
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Shi X, Wang Y, Yin Y, Yang F, Zhang Y, He X, Wen D, Ma K, Li BX. Analysis of the Relationship Between Parkinson's Disease and Diabetic Retinopathy Based on Bioinformatics Methods. Mol Neurobiol 2024; 61:6395-6406. [PMID: 38308666 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-024-03982-3] [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: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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The objective of the study was to explore the relationship and potential mechanism between Parkinson's disease (PD) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) using bioinformatics methods. We first examined the causal relationship between PD and DR by Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis. The datasets of PD and DR patients from the Gene Expression Omnibus database were used to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Then, we performed the Gene Ontology, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes, and immune infiltration analysis. We also constructed a protein-protein interaction network and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. Finally, an online website was used for drug prediction. The MR analysis demonstrated a causal relationship between DR and PD (odds ratio [OR] = 0.86; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.79-0.93; p = 3.24E - 04), in which DR acted as a protective factor against PD. There were 81 DEGs identified from the PD and DR datasets, of which 29 genes had protein interaction relationships, and enrichment analysis showed that these genes were mainly related to immune pathways. As indicated by immune cell infiltration analysis, the expression of immune cells between PD and the control group was significantly different. ROC curve results showed five genes had diagnostic value, and several potential chemical compounds were predicted to target the genes. Our findings demonstrate a reduced risk of PD in patients with DR. We also found that PD and DR are closely related in terms of inflammation, which provides clues for further exploring the common mechanisms and interaction of these two diseases.
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- XinYu Shi
- Department of Hygienic Toxicology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Road, NanGang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China, 150081
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- Department of Hygienic Toxicology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Road, NanGang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China, 150081
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- Department of Hygienic Toxicology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Road, NanGang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China, 150081
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- Department of Hygienic Toxicology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Road, NanGang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China, 150081
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- Department of Hygienic Toxicology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Road, NanGang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China, 150081
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- Department of Hygienic Toxicology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Road, NanGang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China, 150081
- Department of Anesthesiology, The 962nd Hospital of The PLA Joint Logistic Support Force, 45 Xuefu Road, NanGang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China, 150006
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- Academic Affairs Office, Main Building, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Road, NanGang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China, 150081
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- Department of Hygienic Toxicology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Road, NanGang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China, 150081.
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- Department of Hygienic Toxicology, School of Public Health, Harbin Medical University, 157 Baojian Road, NanGang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, People's Republic of China, 150081.
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Soni U, Singh A, Soni R, Samanta SK, Varadwaj PK, Misra K. Identification of candidate target genes of oral squamous cell carcinoma using high-throughput RNA-Seq data and in silico studies of their interaction with naturally occurring bioactive compounds. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:8024-8044. [PMID: 37526306 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2242515] [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: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) accounts for more than 90% of all kinds of oral neoplasms that develop in the oral cavity. It is a type of malignancy that shows high morbidity and recurrence rate, but data on the disease's target genes and biomarkers is still insufficient. In this study, in silico studies have been performed to find out the novel target genes and their potential therapeutic inhibitors for the effective and efficient treatment of OSCC. The DESeq2 package of RStudio was used in the current investigation to screen and identify differentially expressed genes for OSCC. As a result of gene expression analysis, the top 10 novel genes were identified using the Cytohubba plugin of Cytoscape, and among them, the ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme (UBE2D1) was found to be upregulated and playing a significant role in the progression of human oral cancers. Following this, naturally occurring compounds were virtually evaluated and simulated against the discovered novel target as prospective drugs utilizing the Maestro, Schrodinger, and Gromacs software. In a simulated screening of naturally occurring potential inhibitors against the novel target UBE2D1, Epigallocatechin 3-gallate, Quercetin, Luteoline, Curcumin, and Baicalein were identified as potent inhibitors. Novel identified gene UBE2D1 has a significant role in the proliferation of human cancers through suppression of 'guardian of genome' p53 via ubiquitination dependent pathway. Therefore, the treatment of OSCC may benefit significantly from targeting this gene and its discovered naturally occurring inhibitors.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Unnati Soni
- Department of Applied Sciences, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Engineering, Jacob Institute of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Prayagraj, India
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Dong QJ, Xu XY, Fan CX, Xiao JP. Transcriptome and metabolome analyses reveal chlorogenic acid accumulation in pigmented potatoes at different altitudes. Genomics 2024; 116:110883. [PMID: 38857813 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2024.110883] [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: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Pigmented potato tubers are abundant in chlorogenic acids (CGAs), a metabolite with pharmacological activity. This article comprehensively analyzed the transcriptome and metabolome of pigmented potato Huaxingyangyu and Jianchuanhong at four altitudes of 1800 m, 2300 m, 2800 m, and 3300 m. A total of 20 CGAs and intermediate CGA compounds were identified, including 3-o-caffeoylquinic acid, 4-o-caffeoylquinic acid, and 5-o-caffeoylquinic acid. CGA contents in Huaxinyangyu and Jianchuanhong reached its maximum at an altitude of 2800 m and slightly decreased at 3300 m. 48 candidate genes related to the biosynthesis pathway of CGAs were screened through transcriptome analysis. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) identified that the structural genes of phenylalanine deaminase (PAL), coumarate-3 hydroxylase (C3H), cinnamic acid 4-hydroxylase (C4H) and the transcription factors of MYB and bHLH co-regulate CGA biosynthesis. The results of this study provide valuable information to reveal the changes in CGA components in pigmented potato at different altitudes.
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- Qiu-Ju Dong
- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, No.95 Jinhei Road, Panlong District, Kunming City, Yunnan 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, No.95 Jinhei Road, Panlong District, Kunming City, Yunnan 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, No.95 Jinhei Road, Panlong District, Kunming City, Yunnan 650201, China
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- College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Yunnan Agricultural University, No.95 Jinhei Road, Panlong District, Kunming City, Yunnan 650201, China.
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Skovgaard AC, Mohammadnejad A, Beck HC, Tan Q, Soerensen M. Multi-omics association study of DNA methylation and gene expression levels and diagnoses of cardiovascular diseases in Danish Twins. Clin Epigenetics 2024; 16:117. [PMID: 39187864 PMCID: PMC11348607 DOI: 10.1186/s13148-024-01727-6] [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: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are major causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide; yet the understanding of their molecular basis is incomplete. Multi-omics studies have significant potential to uncover these mechanisms, but such studies are challenged by genetic and environmental confounding-a problem that can be effectively reduced by investigating intrapair differences in twins. Here, we linked data on all diagnoses of the circulatory system from the nationwide Danish Patient Registry (spanning 1977-2022) to a study population of 835 twins holding genome-wide DNA methylation and gene expression data. CVD diagnoses were divided into prevalent or incident cases (i.e., occurring before or after blood sample collection (2007-2011)). The diagnoses were classified into four groups: cerebrovascular diseases, coronary artery disease (CAD), arterial and other cardiovascular diseases (AOCDs), and diseases of the veins and lymphatic system. Statistical analyses were performed by linear (prevalent cases) or cox (incident cases) regression analyses at both the individual-level and twin pair-level. Significant genes (p < 0.05) in both types of biological data and at both levels were inspected by bioinformatic analyses, including gene set enrichment analysis and interaction network analysis. RESULTS In general, more genes were found for prevalent than for incident cases, and bioinformatic analyses primarily found pathways of the immune system, signal transduction and diseases for prevalent cases, and pathways of cell-cell communication, metabolisms of proteins and RNA, gene expression, and chromatin organization groups for incident cases. This potentially reflects biology related to response to CVD (prevalent cases) and mechanisms related to regulation and development of disease (incident cases). Of specific genes, Myosin 1E was found to be central for CAD, and DEAD-Box Helicase 5 for AOCD. These genes were observed in both the prevalent and the incident analyses, potentially reflecting that their DNA methylation and gene transcription levels change both because of disease (prevalent cases) and prior disease (incident cases). CONCLUSION We present novel biomarkers for CVD by performing multi-omics analysis in twins, hereby lowering the confounding due to shared genetics and early life environment-a study design that is surprisingly rare in the field of CVD, and where additional studies are highly needed.
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- Asmus Cosmos Skovgaard
- The Danish Twin Registry and the Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense M, Denmark.
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- The Danish Twin Registry and the Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense M, Denmark
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- Center for Individualized Medicine in Arterial Diseases, Department of Biochemistry, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsloews Vej 4, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- The Danish Twin Registry and the Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense M, Denmark
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- The Danish Twin Registry and the Research Unit for Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Biodemography, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, 5230, Odense M, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Genetics, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsloews Vej 4, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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Zhou F, Feng W, Mou K, Yu Z, Zeng Y, Zhang W, Zhou Y, Li Y, Gao H, Xu K, Feng C, Jing Y, Li H. Genome-Wide Analysis and Expression Profiling of Soybean RbcS Family in Response to Plant Hormones and Functional Identification of GmRbcS8 in Soybean Mosaic Virus. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:9231. [PMID: 39273180 PMCID: PMC11395302 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25179231] [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: 07/22/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/24/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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Rubisco small subunit (RbcS), a core component with crucial effects on the structure and kinetic properties of the Rubisco enzyme, plays an important role in response to plant growth, development, and various stresses. Although Rbcs genes have been characterized in many plants, their muti-functions in soybeans remain elusive. In this study, a total of 11 GmRbcS genes were identified and subsequently divided into three subgroups based on a phylogenetic relationship. The evolutionary analysis revealed that whole-genome duplication has a profound effect on GmRbcSs. The cis-acting elements responsive to plant hormones, development, and stress-related were widely found in the promoter region. Expression patterns based on the RT-qPCR assay exhibited that GmRbcS genes are expressed in multiple tissues, and notably Glyma.19G046600 (GmRbcS8) exhibited the highest expression level compared to other members, especially in leaves. Moreover, differential expressions of GmRbcS genes were found to be significantly regulated by exogenous plant hormones, demonstrating their potential functions in diverse biology processes. Finally, the function of GmRbcS8 in enhancing soybean resistance to soybean mosaic virus (SMV) was further determined through the virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) assay. All these findings establish a strong basis for further elucidating the biological functions of RbcS genes in soybeans.
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- Fangxue Zhou
- School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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- School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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- School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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- School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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- School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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- School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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- School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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- School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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- School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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- School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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- School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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- School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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- School of Breeding and Multiplication (Sanya Institute of Breeding and Multiplication), Hainan University, Sanya 572025, China
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Murcia G, Alonso R, Berli F, Arias L, Bianchimano L, Pontin M, Fontana A, Casal JJ, Piccoli P. Quantitative Proteomics Analysis of ABA- and GA 3-Treated Malbec Berries Reveals Insights into H 2O 2 Scavenging and Anthocyanin Dynamics. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:2366. [PMID: 39273850 PMCID: PMC11396855 DOI: 10.3390/plants13172366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2024] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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Abscisic acid (ABA) and gibberellic acid (GA3) are regulators of fruit color and sugar levels, and the application of these hormones is a common practice in commercial vineyards dedicated to the production of table grapes. However, the effects of exogenous ABA and GA3 on wine cultivars remain unclear. We investigated the impact of ABA and GA3 application on Malbec grapevine berries across three developmental stages. We found similar patterns of berry total anthocyanin accumulation induced by both treatments, closely associated with berry H2O2 levels. Quantitative proteomics from berry skins revealed that ABA and GA3 positively modulated antioxidant defense proteins, mitigating H2O2. Consequently, proteins involved in phenylpropanoid biosynthesis were downregulated, leading to decreased anthocyanin content at the almost ripe stage, particularly petunidin-3-G and peonidin-3-G. Additionally, we noted increased levels of the non-anthocyanins E-viniferin and quercetin in the treated berries, which may enhance H2O2 scavenging at the almost ripe stage. Using a linear mixed-effects model, we found statistical significance for fixed effects including the berry H2O2 and sugar contents, demonstrating their roles in anthocyanin accumulation. In conclusion, our findings suggest a common molecular mechanism by which ABA and GA3 influence berry H2O2 content, ultimately impacting anthocyanin dynamics during ripening.
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- Germán Murcia
- Fundación Instituto Leloir, Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires, CONICET, Buenos Aires C1405, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biología Agrícola de Mendoza, CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza M5507, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biología Agrícola de Mendoza, CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza M5507, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biología Agrícola de Mendoza, CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza M5507, Argentina
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- Fundación Instituto Leloir, Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires, CONICET, Buenos Aires C1405, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biología Agrícola de Mendoza, CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza M5507, Argentina
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- Fundación Instituto Leloir, Instituto de Investigaciones Bioquímicas de Buenos Aires, CONICET, Buenos Aires C1405, Argentina
- Facultad de Agronomía, CONICET, Instituto de Investigaciones Fisiológicas y Ecológicas Vinculadas a la Agricultura (IFEVA), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C1053, Argentina
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- Instituto de Biología Agrícola de Mendoza, CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza M5507, Argentina
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Wang Y, Mou YK, Liu WC, Wang HR, Song XY, Yang T, Ren C, Song XC. Machine learning developed a macrophage signature for predicting prognosis, immune infiltration and immunotherapy features in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Sci Rep 2024; 14:19538. [PMID: 39174693 PMCID: PMC11341843 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-70430-6] [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: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024] Open
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Macrophages played an important role in the progression and treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). We employed weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) to identify macrophage-related genes (MRGs) and classify patients with HNSCC into two distinct subtypes. A macrophage-related risk signature (MRS) model, comprising nine genes: IGF2BP2, PPP1R14C, SLC7A5, KRT9, RAC2, NTN4, CTLA4, APOC1, and CYP27A1, was formulated by integrating 101 machine learning algorithm combinations. We observed lower overall survival (OS) in the high-risk group and the high-risk group showed elevated expression levels in most of the immune checkpoint and human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes, suggesting a strong immune evasion capacity. Correspondingly, TIDE score positively correlated with risk score, implying that high-risk tumors may resist immunotherapy more effectively. At the single-cell level, we noted macrophages in the tumor microenvironment (TME) predominantly stalled in the G2/M phase, potentially hindering epithelial-mesenchymal transition and playing a crucial role in the inhibition of tumor progression. Finally, the proliferation and migration abilities of HNSCC cells significantly decreased after the expression of IGF2BP2 and SLC7A5 reduced. It also decreased migration ability of macrophages and facilitated their polarization towards the M1 direction. Our study constructed a novel MRS for HNSCC, which could serve as an indicator for predicting the prognosis, immune infiltration and immunotherapy for HNSCC patients.
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- Yao Wang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No.20, East Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, 264000, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, 264000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No.20, East Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, 264000, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, 264000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No.20, East Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, 264000, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, 264000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No.20, East Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, 264000, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, 264000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No.20, East Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, 264000, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, 264000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No.20, East Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, 264000, China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, China
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, 264000, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No.20, East Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, 264000, China.
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, China.
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China.
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, 264000, China.
- Department of Neurology, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, Yantai, China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Qingdao University, No.20, East Road, Zhifu District, Yantai, 264000, China.
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, China.
- Yantai Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Yantai, China.
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Interaction and Regulation, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, 264000, China.
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Tran MT. Identification of TIMP1-induced dysregulation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition as a key pathway in inflammatory bowel disease and small intestinal neuroendocrine tumors shared pathogenesis. Front Genet 2024; 15:1376123. [PMID: 39233736 PMCID: PMC11371700 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2024.1376123] [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: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024] Open
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is believed to be a risk factor for Small Intestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors (SI-NET) development; however, the molecular relationship between IBD and SI-NET has yet to be elucidated. In this study, we use a systems biology approach to uncover such relationships. We identified a more similar transcriptomic-wide expression pattern between Crohn's Disease (CD) and SI-NET whereas a higher proportion of overlapping dysregulated genes between Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and SI-NET. Enrichment analysis indicates that extracellular matrix remodeling, particularly in epithelial-mesenchymal transition and intestinal fibrosis mediated by TIMP1, is the most significantly dysregulated pathway among upregulated genes shared between both IBD subtypes and SI-NET. However, this remodeling occurs through distinct regulatory molecular mechanisms unique to each IBD subtype. Specifically, myofibroblast activation in CD and SI-NET is mediated through IL-6 and ciliary-dependent signaling pathways. Contrarily, in UC and SI-NET, this phenomenon is mainly regulated through immune cells like macrophages and the NCAM signaling pathway, a potential gut-brain axis in the context of these two diseases. In both IBD and SI-NET, intestinal fibrosis resulted in significant metabolic reprogramming of fatty acid and glucose to an inflammatory- and cancer-inducing state. This altered metabolic state, revealed through enrichment analysis of downregulated genes, showed dysfunctions in oxidative phosphorylation, gluconeogenesis, and glycogenesis, indicating a shift towards glycolysis. Also known as the Warburg effect, this glycolytic switch, in return, exacerbates fibrosis. Corresponding to enrichment analysis results, network construction and subsequent topological analysis pinpointed 7 protein complexes, 17 hub genes, 11 microRNA, and 1 transcription factor related to extracellular matrix accumulation and metabolic reprogramming that are candidate biomarkers in both IBD and SI-NET. Together, these biological pathways and candidate biomarkers may serve as potential therapeutic targets for these diseases.
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Charoensuksira S, Tantiwong S, Pongklaokam J, Hanvivattanakul S, Surinlert P, Krajarng A, Thanasarnaksorn W, Hongeng S, Ponnikorn S. Disturbance of Immune Microenvironment in Androgenetic Alopecia through Spatial Transcriptomics. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:9031. [PMID: 39201715 PMCID: PMC11354591 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25169031] [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: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 08/11/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is characterized by microinflammation and abnormal immune responses, particularly in the upper segment of hair follicles (HFs). However, the precise patterns of immune dysregulation remain unclear, partly due to limitations in current analysis techniques to preserve tissue architecture. The infundibulum, a major part of the upper segment of HFs, is associated with significant clusters of immune cells. In this study, we investigated immune cells around the infundibulum, referred to as peri-infundibular immune infiltration (PII). We employed spatial transcriptome profiling, a high-throughput analysis technology, to investigate the immunological disruptions within the PII region. Our comprehensive analysis included an evaluation of overall immune infiltrates, gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA), cellular deconvolution, differential expression analysis, over-representation analysis, protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks, and upstream regulator analysis to identify cell types and molecular dysregulation in immune cells. Our results demonstrated significant differences in immune signatures between the PII of AGA patients (PII-A) and the PII of control donors (PII-C). Specifically, PII-A exhibited an enrichment of CD4+ helper T cells, distinct immune response patterns, and a bias toward a T helper (Th) 2 response. Immunohistochemistry revealed disruptions in T cell subpopulations, with more CD4+ T cells displaying an elevated Th2 response and a reduced Th1-cytotoxic response compared to PII-C. These findings reveal the unique immune landscapes of PII-A and PII-C, suggesting potential for the development of innovative treatment approaches.
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- Sasin Charoensuksira
- Division of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.C.); (S.T.); (J.P.); (W.T.)
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- Division of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.C.); (S.T.); (J.P.); (W.T.)
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- Division of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.C.); (S.T.); (J.P.); (W.T.)
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- Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.H.); (P.S.); (A.K.)
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- Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.H.); (P.S.); (A.K.)
- Research Unit in Synthesis and Applications of Graphene, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand
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- Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.H.); (P.S.); (A.K.)
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- Division of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.C.); (S.T.); (J.P.); (W.T.)
- Division of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand;
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- Division of Dermatology, Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.C.); (S.T.); (J.P.); (W.T.)
- Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand; (S.H.); (P.S.); (A.K.)
- Thammasat University, Pattaya Campus, Bang Lamung 20150, Thailand
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Li TL, Zhu NN, Yin Z, Sun J, Guo JP, Yuan HT, Shi XM, Guo HY, Li SX, Shan ZL. Transcriptomic analysis of epicardial adipose tissue reveals the potential crosstalk genes and immune relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and atrial fibrillation. Gene 2024; 920:148528. [PMID: 38703871 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148528] [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: 12/02/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND The complex relationship between atrial fibrillation (AF) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) suggests a potential role for epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) that requires further investigation. This study employs bioinformatics and experimental approaches to clarify EAT's role in linking T2DM and AF, aiming to unravel the biological mechanisms involved. METHOD Bioinformatics analysis initially identified common differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in EAT from T2DM and AF datasets. Pathway enrichment and network analyses were then performed to determine the biological significance and network connections of these DEGs. Hub genes were identified through six CytoHubba algorithms and subsequently validated biologically, with further in-depth analyses confirming their roles and interactions. Experimentally, db/db mice were utilized to establish a T2DM model. AF induction was executed via programmed transesophageal electrical stimulation and burst pacing, focusing on comparing the incidence and duration of AF. Frozen sections and Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining illuminated the structures of the heart and EAT. Moreover, quantitative PCR (qPCR) measured the expression of hub genes. RESULTS The study identified 106 DEGs in EAT from T2DM and AF datasets, underscoring significant pathways in energy metabolism and immune regulation. Three hub genes, CEBPZ, PAK1IP1, and BCCIP, emerged as pivotal in this context. In db/db mice, a marked predisposition towards AF induction and extended duration was observed, with HE staining verifying the presence of EAT. Additionally, qPCR validated significant changes in hub genes expression in db/db mice EAT. In-depth analysis identified 299 miRNAs and 33 TFs as potential regulators, notably GRHL1 and MYC. GeneMANIA analysis highlighted the hub genes' critical roles in stress responses and leukocyte differentiation, while immune profile correlations highlighted their impact on mast cells and neutrophils, emphasizing the genes' significant influence on immune regulation within the context of T2DM and AF. CONCLUSION This investigation reveals the molecular links between T2DM and AF with a focus on EAT. Targeting these pathways, especially EAT-related ones, may enable personalized treatments and improved outcomes.
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- Tian-Lun Li
- Postgraduate School, Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China; Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Postgraduate School, Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China; Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Postgraduate School, Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China; Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Postgraduate School, Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China; Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Postgraduate School, Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China; Department of Cardiology, The Sixth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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