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Guo W, Gu P, Li Y, Zhang C, Wang D, Zhang Y, Hao X, Liu G, Zhou S. Synthesis of tetraphenylethylene-based small molecular sensor for the selective "turn-on" detection of pyrophosphoric acid in the aqueous solution. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 311:123990. [PMID: 38340450 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.123990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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Pyrophosphoric acid (PPi) is a crucial indicator for monitoring adenosine triphosphate hydrolysis processes, and abnormal PPi levels in the human body seriously threaten human health. Thus the efficient detection of the concentration of PPi in the aqueous solution is important and urgent. This paper described the successful synthesis of a tetraphenylethylene (TPE) derivative, named as TPE-4B, which contained four chelate pyridinium groups exhibiting aggregation-induced emission characteristics. TPE-4B was explicitly developed for the selective and sensitive fluorescence detection of PPi in aqueous solutions, showing a fluorescence "turn-on" response, and the detection limit was 65 nM. The four chelate pyridinium moieties of TPE-4B exhibited robust electrostatic interactions and binding capacity towards PPi, leading to the formation of aggregations, which was confirmed by zeta potential, dynamic light scattering, and scanning electron microscopy. Compared with free TPE-4B in the aqueous solution, the zeta potential of aggregations decreased from 20.7 to 4.2 mV, the average diameter increased from 155 to 403 nm, and the morphology transformed from porous nanostructures into a block-like format. Leveraging these properties, TPE-4B is a promising candidate for a "turn-on" fluorescence sensor designed to detect PPi in the aqueous solution.
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- Wenxiu Guo
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Heat Fluid Flow Technology and Energy Application, School of Physical Science and Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Heat Fluid Flow Technology and Energy Application, School of Physical Science and Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Catalytic Materials and Technology, School of Petrochemical Engineering, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China.
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Chen HM, Liu JX, Liu D, Hao GF, Yang GF. Human-virus protein-protein interactions maps assist in revealing the pathogenesis of viral infection. Rev Med Virol 2024; 34:e2517. [PMID: 38282401 DOI: 10.1002/rmv.2517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Many significant viral infections have been recorded in human history, which have caused enormous negative impacts worldwide. Human-virus protein-protein interactions (PPIs) mediate viral infection and immune processes in the host. The identification, quantification, localization, and construction of human-virus PPIs maps are critical prerequisites for understanding the biophysical basis of the viral invasion process and characterising the framework for all protein functions. With the technological revolution and the introduction of artificial intelligence, the human-virus PPIs maps have been expanded rapidly in the past decade and shed light on solving complicated biomedical problems. However, there is still a lack of prospective insight into the field. In this work, we comprehensively review and compare the effectiveness, potential, and limitations of diverse approaches for constructing large-scale PPIs maps in human-virus, including experimental methods based on biophysics and biochemistry, databases of human-virus PPIs, computational methods based on artificial intelligence, and tools for visualising PPIs maps. The work aims to provide a toolbox for researchers, hoping to better assist in deciphering the relationship between humans and viruses.
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- Hui-Min Chen
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Special Pathogens and Biosafety, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Center for Biosafety Mega-Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for Research and Development of Fine Chemicals, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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Shen J, Liao J, Liu H, Liu C, Li C, Cheng H, Yang H, Chen H. A low-temperature digital microfluidic system used for protein-protein interaction detection. LAB ON A CHIP 2023; 23:4390-4399. [PMID: 37721054 DOI: 10.1039/d3lc00386h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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The occurrence, development and prediction of various biological processes and diseases are inseparable from the protein-protein interaction (PPI), so it is extremely meaningful to perfect PPI networks. However, shortcomings of traditional detection methods, such as protein degradation, long detection time, complex operation, poor automation and high cost, restrict the rapid development of PPI networks. Here, a low-temperature digital microfluidic (LTDMF) system-based PPI detection box (LTDMF-PPI-Box) was developed to achieve rapid, lossless and efficient PPI detection. It consists of a PMMA shell, LTDMF-PPI and an integrated temperature control system. LTDMF reduces the PPI detection time from tens of hours to 1.5 hours by programmatically controlling the movement of droplets. Moreover, an integrated thermoelectric cooler (TEC) ensures an operating temperature of 4 °C, resulting in a protein protection up to 90%. The interaction between RILP protein and Rab26 protein which has a close connection to insulin secretion was demonstrated as a prototype to illustrate the feasibility of the LTDMF-PPI-Box. LTDMF with automation characteristics is capable of meeting the requirement of high-throughput screening of interacting proteins; therefore, the LTDMF-PPI-Box is expected to accelerate the establishment of the PPI network in the future.
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- Jienan Shen
- Center for Bionic Sensing and Intelligence, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, P. R. China.
- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, P. R. China.
- Institute of Pediatrics, Shenzhen Children's Hospital, Shenzhen 518038, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, P. R. China.
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- The Institute of Translational Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330000, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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- Department of Dermatology, Longgang Central Hospital, Shenzhen 518172, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, P. R. China.
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, P. R. China.
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- Center for Bionic Sensing and Intelligence, Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, Guangdong, P. R. China.
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian, P. R. China.
- Jiujiang Research Institute of Xiamen University, Jiujiang 332000, Jiangxi, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Li W, Ye B, Bi X. Chemical and Biological Strategies for Profiling Protein-Protein Interactions in Living Cells. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202300226. [PMID: 37089007 PMCID: PMC10946512 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300226] [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: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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Protein-protein interactions (PPIs) play critical roles in almost all cellular signal transduction events. Characterization of PPIs without interfering with the functions of intact cells is very important for basic biology study and drug developments. However, the ability to profile PPIs especially those weak/transient interactions in their native states remains quite challenging. To this end, many endeavors are being made in developing new methods with high efficiency and strong operability. By coupling with advanced fluorescent microscopy and mass spectroscopy techniques, these strategies not only allow us to visualize the subcellular locations and monitor the functions of protein of interest (POI) in real time, but also enable the profiling and identification of potential unknown interacting partners in high-throughput manner, which greatly facilitates the elucidation of molecular mechanisms underlying numerous pathophysiological processes. In this review, we will summarize the typical methods for PPIs identification in living cells and their principles, advantages and limitations will also be discussed in detail.
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- You‐Yu Wang
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals & College of Pharmaceutical SciencesZhejiang University of TechnologyHangzhou310014, Zhejiang ProvinceP. R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, La Trobe Institute for Molecular ScienceLa Trobe UniversityVictoria3086Australia
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals & College of Pharmaceutical SciencesZhejiang University of TechnologyHangzhou310014, Zhejiang ProvinceP. R. China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Yangtze River Delta Region Green Pharmaceuticals & College of Pharmaceutical SciencesZhejiang University of TechnologyHangzhou310014, Zhejiang ProvinceP. R. China
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Tian Y, Zhang P, Mou Y, Yang W, Zhang J, Li Q, Dou X. Silencing Notch4 promotes tumorigenesis and inhibits metastasis of triple-negative breast cancer via Nanog and Cdc42. Cell Death Discov 2023; 9:148. [PMID: 37149651 PMCID: PMC10164131 DOI: 10.1038/s41420-023-01450-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023] Open
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Elucidation of individual Notch protein biology in specific cancer is crucial to develop safe, effective, and tumor-selective Notch-targeting therapeutic reagents for clinical use [1]. Here, we explored the Notch4 function in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). We found that silencing Notch4 enhanced tumorigenic ability in TNBC cells via upregulating Nanog expression, a pluripotency factor of embryonic stem cells. Intriguingly, silencing Notch4 in TNBC cells suppressed metastasis via downregulating Cdc42 expression, a key molecular for cell polarity formation. Notably, downregulation of Cdc42 expression affected Vimentin distribution, but not Vimentin expression to inhibit EMT shift. Collectively, our results show that silencing Notch4 enhances tumorigenesis and inhibits metastasis in TNBC, indicating that targeting Notch4 may not be a potential strategy for drug discovery in TNBC.
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- Yuan Tian
- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 550004, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
- Clinical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 550004, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 550004, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
- Clinical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 550004, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 550004, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
- Clinical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 550004, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 550004, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 550004, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 550004, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Clinical Research Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, 550004, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
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Single-molecule tracking (SMT): a window into live-cell transcription biochemistry. Biochem Soc Trans 2023; 51:557-569. [PMID: 36876879 DOI: 10.1042/bst20221242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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How molecules interact governs how they move. Single-molecule tracking (SMT) thus provides a unique window into the dynamic interactions of biomolecules within live cells. Using transcription regulation as a case study, we describe how SMT works, what it can tell us about molecular biology, and how it has changed our perspective on the inner workings of the nucleus. We also describe what SMT cannot yet tell us and how new technical advances seek to overcome its limitations. This ongoing progress will be imperative to address outstanding questions about how dynamic molecular machines function in live cells.
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Graham TGW, Ferrie JJ, Dailey GM, Tjian R, Darzacq X. Detecting molecular interactions in live-cell single-molecule imaging with proximity-assisted photoactivation (PAPA). eLife 2022; 11:e76870. [PMID: 35976226 PMCID: PMC9531946 DOI: 10.7554/elife.76870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Single-molecule imaging provides a powerful way to study biochemical processes in live cells, yet it remains challenging to track single molecules while simultaneously detecting their interactions. Here, we describe a novel property of rhodamine dyes, proximity-assisted photoactivation (PAPA), in which one fluorophore (the 'sender') can reactivate a second fluorophore (the 'receiver') from a dark state. PAPA requires proximity between the two fluorophores, yet it operates at a longer average intermolecular distance than Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET). We show that PAPA can be used in live cells both to detect protein-protein interactions and to highlight a subpopulation of labeled protein complexes in which two different labels are in proximity. In proof-of-concept experiments, PAPA detected the expected correlation between androgen receptor self-association and chromatin binding at the single-cell level. These results establish a new way in which a photophysical property of fluorophores can be harnessed to study molecular interactions in single-molecule imaging of live cells.
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- Thomas GW Graham
- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, BerkeleyBerkeleyUnited States
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, BerkeleyBerkeleyUnited States
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, BerkeleyBerkeleyUnited States
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, BerkeleyBerkeleyUnited States
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of California, BerkeleyBerkeleyUnited States
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, BerkeleyBerkeleyUnited States
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