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Metabolic Engineering of Terpenoid Biosynthesis in Medicinal Plants: From Genomic Insights to Biotechnological Applications. 药用植物萜类生物合成的代谢工程:从基因组认识到生物技术应用。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-09-05 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47090723
Changfeng Guo, Si Xu, Xiaoyun Guo
{"title":"Metabolic Engineering of Terpenoid Biosynthesis in Medicinal Plants: From Genomic Insights to Biotechnological Applications.","authors":"Changfeng Guo, Si Xu, Xiaoyun Guo","doi":"10.3390/cimb47090723","DOIUrl":"10.3390/cimb47090723","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Terpenoids, which are essential pharmaceutical compounds, encounter significant production challenges due to their low yields in native plants and associated ecological concerns. This review summarizes recent advances in metabolic engineering strategies applied across three complementary platforms: native medicinal plants, microbial systems, and heterologous plant hosts. We present how the \"Genomic Insights to Biotechnological Applications\" paradigm, supported by multi-omics technologies such as genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and related disciplines, contributes to advancing research in this field. These technologies enable the systematic identification of key biosynthetic genes and regulatory networks. CRISPR-based tools, enzyme engineering, and subcellular targeting are presented as pivotal transformative strategies in advancing metabolic engineering approaches. Strategic co-expression and optimization approaches have achieved substantial improvements in product yields, as demonstrated by a 25-fold increase in paclitaxel production and a 38% enhancement in artemisinin yield. Persistent challenges, such as metabolic flux balancing, cytotoxicity, and scale-up economics, are discussed in conjunction with emerging solutions, including machine learning and photoautotrophic chassis systems. We conclude by proposing a strategic roadmap for industrial translation that highlights the essential integration of systems biology and synthetic biology approaches to accelerate the transition of terpenoid biomanufacturing from discovery to commercial-scale application.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468511/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Tumor Immune Microenvironment and Checkpoint Inhibition in Clear Cell Ovarian Carcinoma: Bridging Tumor Biology and Clinical Application in Immunotherapy. 透明细胞卵巢癌的肿瘤免疫微环境和检查点抑制:桥接肿瘤生物学和免疫治疗的临床应用。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-09-05 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47090726
Fulvio Borella, Giulia Capella, Stefano Cosma, Niccolò Gallio, Federica Gavello, Alberto Revelli, Domenico Ferraioli, Jessica Cusato, Isabella Castellano, Paola Cassoni, Luca Bertero
{"title":"Tumor Immune Microenvironment and Checkpoint Inhibition in Clear Cell Ovarian Carcinoma: Bridging Tumor Biology and Clinical Application in Immunotherapy.","authors":"Fulvio Borella, Giulia Capella, Stefano Cosma, Niccolò Gallio, Federica Gavello, Alberto Revelli, Domenico Ferraioli, Jessica Cusato, Isabella Castellano, Paola Cassoni, Luca Bertero","doi":"10.3390/cimb47090726","DOIUrl":"10.3390/cimb47090726","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Clear cell ovarian carcinoma is a rare and aggressive histologic subtype of epithelial ovarian cancer, characterized by a chemoresistant phenotype and distinct immunogenomic features. Despite early-phase trials showing a limited response to immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), emerging evidence reveals a biologically diverse tumor immune microenvironment, with implications for the efficacy of immunotherapies. Preclinical studies highlight paradoxical associations between immune infiltration and prognosis, as well as genomic drivers-including KRAS, MYC, PI3KCA, TP53, PTEN, and ARID1A-that shape immune evasion and checkpoint ligand expression. Clinically, ICI monotherapy yields modest benefit, while combination regimens-particularly dual checkpoint blockade and targeted co-inhibition-offer improved outcomes. Biomarkers such as PD-L1 CPS ≥ 1%, ARID1A mutations, elevated tumor mutational burden, and PIK3CA alterations emerge as promising predictors of therapeutic response. This review integrates current preclinical and clinical data to propose a precision immunotherapy framework tailored to the immunogenomic landscape of clear cell ovarian carcinoma.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468191/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Microbial Metabolomes in Alzheimer's Disease: From Pathogenesis to Therapeutic Potential. 阿尔茨海默病的微生物代谢组:从发病机制到治疗潜力。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-09-05 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47090724
Alejandro Borrego-Ruiz, Juan J Borrego
{"title":"Microbial Metabolomes in Alzheimer's Disease: From Pathogenesis to Therapeutic Potential.","authors":"Alejandro Borrego-Ruiz, Juan J Borrego","doi":"10.3390/cimb47090724","DOIUrl":"10.3390/cimb47090724","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Accumulating evidence underscores the potential role of the gut microbiome in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease, but much remains to be clarified. This review examines current evidence linking gut microbiome dysbiosis to Alzheimer's disease, focusing on microbial metabolomes and their mechanistic role, as well as on the potential of therapeutic approaches targeting the gut microbiome.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A narrative, non-systematic examination of the literature was conducted to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject under examination. Database searches were performed in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science between June and July 2025.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Alzheimer's disease is linked to reduced gut microbial diversity and altered bacterial taxa. Gut microbiome shifts correlate with inflammation and may drive Alzheimer's disease progression via the microbiota-gut-brain axis. Microbial amyloids and bacterial products can cross both the intestinal and blood-brain barrier, triggering neuroinflammation and promoting amyloid and tau pathologies. Short-chain fatty acids produced by the gut microbiome regulate neuroinflammation, lipid metabolism, and gene expression, impacting Alzheimer's disease pathology. Therapeutics targeting the gut microbiome, including probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, show promise in modulating neuroinflammation, reducing amyloid and tau pathology, and improving cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The gut microbiome significantly influences Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis, and its modulation offers potential to slow progression. However, further research is required to validate effective clinical interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468089/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Regulation of Catecholamine Biosynthesis by the Gas Transmitters Carbon Monoxide and Hydrogen Sulfide. 气体传送器一氧化碳和硫化氢对儿茶酚胺生物合成的调控。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-09-05 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47090725
Robert Dingley, Cameron Hourtovenko, James Lee, Sujeenthar Tharmalingam, T C Tai
{"title":"The Regulation of Catecholamine Biosynthesis by the Gas Transmitters Carbon Monoxide and Hydrogen Sulfide.","authors":"Robert Dingley, Cameron Hourtovenko, James Lee, Sujeenthar Tharmalingam, T C Tai","doi":"10.3390/cimb47090725","DOIUrl":"10.3390/cimb47090725","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The gas transmitters nitric oxide (NO), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrogen sulfide (H<sub>2</sub>S) play important roles in physiological regulation, including adrenal function. Among them, only NO has been directly implicated in controlling catecholamine biosynthesis. This study examined whether CO and H<sub>2</sub>S exert similar effects by treating PC12 cells with a CO donor (CORM-2) or an H<sub>2</sub>S donor (NaHS), with or without glucocorticoid stimulation. Gene expression of tyrosine hydroxylase (<i>Th</i>), dopamine β-hydroxylase (<i>Dbh</i>), and phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase (<i>Pnmt</i>) was assessed by RT-qPCR, and catecholamine release was measured by ELISA. We found that exogenous CO decreased <i>Th</i> and <i>Dbh</i> expression, attenuated glucocorticoid-induced upregulation of catecholamine biosynthesis genes, and differentially modulated dopamine and norepinephrine release. In contrast, exogenous H<sub>2</sub>S treatment had no significant effect. These findings identify CO as a novel regulator of catecholamine biosynthesis and highlight important differences among gas transmitters in stress-related signaling.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468340/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Liposomal Formulation Enhances the Anti-Senescence Properties of Nicotinamide Adenine-Dinucleotide (NAD+) in Endothelial Cells and Keratinocytes. 一种脂质体制剂增强内皮细胞和角质形成细胞中烟酰胺腺嘌呤二核苷酸(NAD+)的抗衰老特性。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-09-05 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47090722
Stefano Ministrini, Luca Liberale, Hanns-Eberhard Erle, Giuseppe Percoco, Ali Tfayli, Ali Assi, Ivan Kapitonov, Isabel Greiner, Giovanni Guido Camici
{"title":"A Liposomal Formulation Enhances the Anti-Senescence Properties of Nicotinamide Adenine-Dinucleotide (NAD<sup>+</sup>) in Endothelial Cells and Keratinocytes.","authors":"Stefano Ministrini, Luca Liberale, Hanns-Eberhard Erle, Giuseppe Percoco, Ali Tfayli, Ali Assi, Ivan Kapitonov, Isabel Greiner, Giovanni Guido Camici","doi":"10.3390/cimb47090722","DOIUrl":"10.3390/cimb47090722","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nicotinamide adenine-dinucleotide (NAD<sup>+</sup>) supplementation is a promising strategy to delay cellular aging in different areas, including cosmetic dermatology. However, low bioavailability and stability of NAD<sup>+</sup> formulations are the main factors limiting its effectiveness as an anti-aging treatment. In light of the above, a liposomal formulation of NAD<sup>+</sup> (LF-NAD<sup>+</sup>) was tested in this study and compared to NAD<sup>+</sup> alone in primary human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs) and primary human epidermal keratinocytes (HEKas). Intracellular NAD<sup>+</sup> was measured using a colorimetric assay. Cell survival was derived from lactate dehydrogenase release in supernatants. Cell senescence was measured by senescence-associated β-galactosidase staining. Molecular mechanisms underlying the reported effects were analyzed by Western blot. Skin penetration of NAD<sup>+</sup> was measured ex vivo in skin explants, using infrared spectroscopy. Compared to control NAD<sup>+</sup> alone, the LF-NAD<sup>+</sup> formulation increased the intracellular NAD<sup>+</sup> content and cell survival in HAECs, but not in HEKas. Instead, a significant reduction in the number of senescent cells was observed in both HAECs and HEKas. LF-NAD<sup>+</sup> treatment was associated with a reduced expression of <i>p16</i> in both HAECs and HEKas, and to a significant reduction in p21 in HEKas alone. Finally, LF-NAD<sup>+</sup> increases the skin penetration of the active substance NAD<sup>+</sup> by 30% compared to the application of NAD<sup>+</sup> alone. LF-NAD<sup>+</sup>, enhances the anti-aging effects of NAD<sup>+</sup> on vascular and skin cells. Such in vitro findings might indicate a potential anti-aging role in the microcirculation and in the epidermidis.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468054/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluation of the Antihyperalgesic Potential of Morus alba, Angelica archangelica, Valeriana officinalis, and Passiflora incarnata in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Neuropathy in Rats. 桑、白芷、缬草和西番莲对四氧嘧啶诱导的大鼠糖尿病神经病变的镇痛作用。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-09-04 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47090719
Felicia Suciu, Ciprian Pușcașu, Dragos Paul Mihai, Anca Ungurianu, Corina Andrei, Robert Viorel Ancuceanu, Cerasela Elena Gîrd, Anne-Marie Ciobanu, Nicoleta Mirela Blebea, Violeta Popovici, Cristina Isabel Viorica Ghiță, Simona Negres
{"title":"Evaluation of the Antihyperalgesic Potential of <i>Morus alba</i>, <i>Angelica archangelica</i>, <i>Valeriana officinalis</i>, and <i>Passiflora incarnata</i> in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Neuropathy in Rats.","authors":"Felicia Suciu, Ciprian Pușcașu, Dragos Paul Mihai, Anca Ungurianu, Corina Andrei, Robert Viorel Ancuceanu, Cerasela Elena Gîrd, Anne-Marie Ciobanu, Nicoleta Mirela Blebea, Violeta Popovici, Cristina Isabel Viorica Ghiță, Simona Negres","doi":"10.3390/cimb47090719","DOIUrl":"10.3390/cimb47090719","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is one of the most prevalent complications of diabetes mellitus, affecting a substantial proportion of patients and contributing to progressive sensorimotor dysfunction. Despite its clinical significance, available treatments are often insufficient and associated with undesirable effects. This study aims to evaluate the potential of <i>Morus alba</i> (MA)<i>, Angelica archangelica</i> (AA)<i>, Valeriana officinalis</i> (VO)<i>,</i> and <i>Passiflora incarnata</i> (PI) extracts in ameliorating nociceptive alterations and inflammatory markers in the alloxan-induced diabetic rat model. Male Wistar rats with alloxan-induced DN received oral administration of the plant extracts (200 mg/kg/day) or gabapentin (100 mg/kg/day) for 15 days, the dosage regimen being established based on prior efficacy data in preclinical neuropathy models. Behavioral assessments of thermal and mechanical hypersensitivity were conducted using hot plate, tail withdrawal, von Frey, and Randall-Sellito tests. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels were quantified in brain and liver homogenates to evaluate neuro-inflammatory responses. All plant extracts produced significant improvements in nociceptive thresholds compared to diabetic control, with the most marked effects observed for MA extract. Pro-inflammatory cytokine levels were significantly reduced in all treatment groups, with MA and AA extracts inducing the most significant reductions in TNF-α and IL-6 concentrations. Computational target prediction and molecular docking analyses revealed that key phytochemicals from the plant extracts may exert antihyperalgesic effects through multi-target modulation, notably via interactions with AAK1, a kinase involved in neuropathic pain signaling. The investigated plant extracts displayed significant antihyperalgesic and anti-inflammatory activities in a rat model of DN. Among them, MA extract revealed the most consistent therapeutic profile, supporting its potential role as a strategy for managing DN.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468037/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Mechanistic Insights into Vorinostat as a Repositioned Modulator of TACE-Mediated TNF-α Signaling via MAPK and NFκB Pathways. 伏立诺他作为通过MAPK和NFκB通路的tace介导的TNF-α信号的重新定位调节剂的机制见解。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-09-04 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47090720
Jinyoung Park, Muhammad Yasir, Jongseon Choe, Jin-Hee Han, Eun-Taek Han, Won Sun Park, Wanjoo Chun
{"title":"Mechanistic Insights into Vorinostat as a Repositioned Modulator of TACE-Mediated TNF-α Signaling via MAPK and NFκB Pathways.","authors":"Jinyoung Park, Muhammad Yasir, Jongseon Choe, Jin-Hee Han, Eun-Taek Han, Won Sun Park, Wanjoo Chun","doi":"10.3390/cimb47090720","DOIUrl":"10.3390/cimb47090720","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vorinostat, an FDA-approved histone deacetylase inhibitor, was evaluated for its potential anti-inflammatory activity through modulation of TACE (ADAM17)-mediated TNF-α signaling. The study was conducted using LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. TACE enzymatic activity was assessed by a fluorogenic assay, TNF-α release was measured by ELISA, and phosphorylation of MAPKs and NFκB signaling proteins was examined by a western blot. Molecular docking was performed using GNINA to evaluate binding affinity to ERK. Vorinostat was found to modestly inhibit TACE enzymatic activity in vitro, while significantly suppressing TNF-α secretion in cells, comparable to the selective TACE inhibitor BMS-561392. A concentration-dependent reduction in phosphorylated IκB and NFκB was observed, along with selective inhibition of ERK phosphorylation. Docking studies indicated a stable, albeit weaker, binding of vorinostat to ERK compared to reference ERK inhibitors. These findings suggest that vorinostat suppresses TNF-α production primarily through indirect mechanisms involving ERK and NF-κB signaling pathways, rather than by direct TACE inhibition. The repositioning of vorinostat as a modulator of inflammatory signaling is supported, offering potential therapeutic value in inflammatory disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468462/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Neurodevelopmental Impact of Maternal Immune Activation and Autoimmune Disorders, Environmental Toxicants and Folate Metabolism on Autism Spectrum Disorder. 母体免疫激活和自身免疫性疾病、环境毒物和叶酸代谢对自闭症谱系障碍的神经发育影响。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-09-04 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47090721
George Ayoub
{"title":"Neurodevelopmental Impact of Maternal Immune Activation and Autoimmune Disorders, Environmental Toxicants and Folate Metabolism on Autism Spectrum Disorder.","authors":"George Ayoub","doi":"10.3390/cimb47090721","DOIUrl":"10.3390/cimb47090721","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by deficits in social communication, repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities. While genetic factors contribute significantly to ASD risk, a growing body of evidence implicates environmental exposures and immune-mediated mechanisms in the etiology and severity of ASD. This review synthesizes peer-reviewed findings on (1) maternal immune activation, (2) environmental toxicant co-exposures, (3) maternal autoimmune disease, and (4) cerebral folate deficiency (via folate receptor alpha autoantibodies), detailing their mechanistic contributions to core and associated ASD symptoms. Collectively, these findings illuminate converging neuroimmune and metabolic pathways that, when disrupted in utero, substantially alter the developmental trajectory of the brain and increase the likelihood of ASD. Such interruptions leading to developmental changes can trigger immune activation from environmental sources of infection and pollution, with these triggers compounded in cases of autoimmune disease or cerebral folate deficiency. Understanding these mechanisms provides a foundation for early identification, stratified risk assessment, and the development of targeted prenatal interventions. Thus, a lesson we learn from autism is that neurodevelopmental disorders should be understood as the product of combined genetic vulnerabilities and modifiable prenatal and postnatal influences. Further exploration of this framework will open paths for precision intervention and prevention.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12469020/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Metformin as a Disease-Modifying Agent in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review of Preclinical and Clinical Evidence. 二甲双胍作为常染色体显性多囊肾病的疾病调节剂:临床前和临床证据的系统综述
IF 3 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-09-03 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47090715
Aleksandra Maciejczyk, Mariusz Niemczyk
{"title":"Metformin as a Disease-Modifying Agent in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review of Preclinical and Clinical Evidence.","authors":"Aleksandra Maciejczyk, Mariusz Niemczyk","doi":"10.3390/cimb47090715","DOIUrl":"10.3390/cimb47090715","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a common inherited kidney disorder marked by cyst growth and progressive renal failure. This systematic review aims to summarize current preclinical and clinical evidence on the potential role of metformin in ADPKD, focusing on its effects on glucose metabolism, kidney function, inflammation, and survival. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed and Google Scholar up to June 2025, following PRISMA guidelines. Forty-two articles met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. Included studies examined metformin use in ADPKD patients or models and reported outcomes such as renal function, cyst growth, metabolic markers, and mortality. In preclinical studies, it reduced cyst formation, improved kidney structure, and decreased inflammation. Clinical studies confirmed its safety and suggested benefits in slowing kidney function decline, especially in early-stage ADPKD. Metformin may be a promising supportive therapy in ADPKD due to its metabolic and anti-inflammatory effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468583/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184868","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Anti-Tumor and Bortezomib-Sensitizing Effects of Apigenin in Multiple Myeloma. 芹菜素在多发性骨髓瘤中的抗肿瘤和硼替佐米增敏作用。
IF 3 3区 生物学
Current Issues in Molecular Biology Pub Date : 2025-09-03 DOI: 10.3390/cimb47090717
Ye Chen, Lan Wu, Siyu Wang, Huihao Chen, Miaojun Chen, Yanfen Huang, Bin Ding
{"title":"The Anti-Tumor and Bortezomib-Sensitizing Effects of Apigenin in Multiple Myeloma.","authors":"Ye Chen, Lan Wu, Siyu Wang, Huihao Chen, Miaojun Chen, Yanfen Huang, Bin Ding","doi":"10.3390/cimb47090717","DOIUrl":"10.3390/cimb47090717","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multiple myeloma (MM) is a kind of plasma cell neoplasm, accounting for approximately 10% of hematologic malignancies, with a high mortality rate. Apigenin (APG), a flavonoid, has been reported to have antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. However, the impact of APG on MM and bortezomib (BTZ) sensitization has not been investigated. The effects of APG on the proliferation, cell cycle, apoptosis, and oxidative stress of RPMI-8226 and U266 cells were investigated using CCK-8 assay, crystal violet staining, flow cytometry, Western blot, and PCR. It was observed that APG treatment increased the G1 phase cells, by which the expression of P21 increased, and the expression of CDK2 and Cyclin D1 decreased. Even though Necrostatin-1 (a potent necroptosis inhibitor) and Fer-1 (a ferroptosis inhibitor) could attenuate the effect of APG, the effect of Z-VAD-FMK (a pan-caspase inhibitor) was more significant. APG treatment increased the transcription of <i>P53</i> and <i>BAX</i>, and the level of cleaved-PARP1 and cleaved-Caspase 3 in two MM cell strains. In addition, the APG application could dose-dependently increase the ROS, MDA, and GSSH levels, and decrease the GSH level in both cell strains, by which the transcription of <i>GCLC</i>, <i>NQO1</i>, <i>GSTM2</i>, <i>NRF2</i>, and <i>GPX4</i> were attenuated. Finally, APG enhances the inhibitory effect of BTZ on MM cell growth. This study provides a potential therapeutic approach of APG on MM.</p>","PeriodicalId":10839,"journal":{"name":"Current Issues in Molecular Biology","volume":"47 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12468840/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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