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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the BTB Gene Superfamily Provides Insight into Sex Determination and Early Gonadal Development of Alligator sinensis. BTB基因超家族的全基因组鉴定和表达分析为了解中华短吻鳄的性别决定和早期性腺发育提供了线索
IF 5.6 2区 生物学
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Pub Date : 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251910771
Pengfei Li, Peng Liu, Dongsheng Zang, Changcheng Li, Chong Wang, Yunzhen Zhu, Mengqin Liu, Lilei Lu, Xiaobing Wu, Haitao Nie
{"title":"Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the <i>BTB</i> Gene Superfamily Provides Insight into Sex Determination and Early Gonadal Development of <i>Alligator sinensis</i>.","authors":"Pengfei Li, Peng Liu, Dongsheng Zang, Changcheng Li, Chong Wang, Yunzhen Zhu, Mengqin Liu, Lilei Lu, Xiaobing Wu, Haitao Nie","doi":"10.3390/ijms251910771","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms251910771","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The <i>BTB</i> gene superfamily is widely distributed among higher eukaryotes and plays a significant role in numerous biological processes. However, there is limited knowledge about the structure and function of <i>BTB</i> genes in the critically endangered species <i>Alligator sinensis</i>, which is endemic to China. A total of 170 <i>BTB</i> genes were identified from the <i>A. sinensis</i> genome, classified into 13 families, and unevenly distributed across 16 chromosomes. Analysis of gene duplication events yielded eight pairs of tandem duplication genes and six pairs of segmental duplication genes. Phylogenetics shows that the <i>AsBTB</i> genes are evolutionarily conserved. The cis-regulatory elements in the <i>AsBTB</i> family promoter region reveal their involvement in multiple biological processes. Protein interaction network analysis indicates that the protein interactions of the <i>AsBTB</i> genes are centered around CLU-3, mainly participating in the regulation of biological processes through the ubiquitination pathway. The expression profile and protein interaction network analysis of <i>AsBTB</i> genes during sex differentiation and early gonadal development indicate that <i>AsBTB</i> genes are widely expressed in this process and involves numerous genes and pathways for regulation. This study provides a basis for further investigation of the role of the <i>BTB</i> gene in sex differentiation and gonadal development in <i>A. sinensis</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":14156,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Molecular Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11477308/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Cannabinoids and Genetic Epilepsy Models: A Review with Focus on CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder. 大麻素和遗传癫痫模型:以 CDKL5 缺失症为重点的综述。
IF 5.6 2区 生物学
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Pub Date : 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251910768
Sean Massey, Anita Quigley, Simone Rochfort, John Christodoulou, Nicole J Van Bergen
{"title":"Cannabinoids and Genetic Epilepsy Models: A Review with Focus on CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder.","authors":"Sean Massey, Anita Quigley, Simone Rochfort, John Christodoulou, Nicole J Van Bergen","doi":"10.3390/ijms251910768","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms251910768","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pediatric genetic epilepsies, such as CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD), are severely debilitating, with early-onset seizures occurring more than ten times daily in extreme cases. Existing antiseizure drugs frequently prove ineffective, which significantly impacts child development and diminishes the quality of life for patients and caregivers. The relaxation of cannabis legislation has increased research into potential therapeutic properties of phytocannabinoids such as cannabidiol (CBD) and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBD's antiseizure properties have shown promise, particularly in treating drug-resistant genetic epilepsies associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), Dravet syndrome (DS), and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). However, specific research on CDD remains limited. Much of the current evidence relies on anecdotal reports of artisanal products lacking accurate data on cannabinoid composition. Utilizing model systems like patient-derived iPSC neurons and brain organoids allows precise dosing and comprehensive exploration of cannabinoids' pharmacodynamics. This review explores the potential of CBD, THC, and other trace cannabinoids in treating CDD and focusing on clinical trials and preclinical models to elucidate the cannabinoid's potential mechanisms of action in disrupted CDD pathways and strengthen the case for further research into their potential as anti-epileptic drugs for CDD. This review offers an updated perspective on cannabinoid's therapeutic potential for CDD.</p>","PeriodicalId":14156,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Molecular Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11476665/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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3',4'-Dihydroxyflavonol Inhibits Fibrotic Response in a Rabbit Model of Glaucoma Filtration Surgery. 3',4'-二羟基黄酮醇可抑制青光眼滤过手术兔模型的纤维化反应。
IF 5.6 2区 生物学
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Pub Date : 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251910767
Zoe Pasvanis, Roy C K Kong, Manisha H Shah, Elsa C Chan, Jennifer C Fan Gaskin
{"title":"3',4'-Dihydroxyflavonol Inhibits Fibrotic Response in a Rabbit Model of Glaucoma Filtration Surgery.","authors":"Zoe Pasvanis, Roy C K Kong, Manisha H Shah, Elsa C Chan, Jennifer C Fan Gaskin","doi":"10.3390/ijms251910767","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms251910767","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Post-operative fibrosis of the filtering bleb limits the success of glaucoma filtration surgery (GFS). To minimise subconjunctival scarring following GFS, treatment with antimetabolites such as Mitomycin C (MMC) has become standard practice; however, their use is associated with considerable side effects. This study aimed to investigate the anti-scarring properties of 3',4'-dihydroxyflavonol (DiOHF). GFS was performed in New Zealand white rabbits who received eye drops of DiOHF three times daily and vehicle eye drops after surgery (<i>n</i> = 5) or a single intraoperative treatment of MMC (<i>n</i> = 5). Blebs were imaged immediately following surgery and on days 7, 15, 21, and 28 for clinical examination. On day 28, eyes were harvested to assess collagen deposition, expression of α-SMA, oxidative stress, angiogenesis, fibroblast activity, and inflammation in the conjunctiva/Tenon's layer. At 7 and 28 days post-GFS, MMC-treated blebs were more ischaemic than DiOHF- or vehicle-treated blebs. On day 28, DiOHF treatment significantly suppressed collagen accumulation, CD31 expression, Vimentin expression, and CD45 expression compared to the vehicle control. No difference was observed in 3-Nitrotyrosine or αSMA expression between treatment groups. Treatment with DiOHF reduced conjunctival scarring and angiogenesis in rabbits with GFS, which was comparable to MMC. DiOHF may be a safer and more effective wound-modulating agent than conventional antifibrotic therapy in GFS.</p>","PeriodicalId":14156,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Molecular Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11476621/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Piperonylic Acid Promotes Hair Growth by Activation of EGFR and Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway. 胡椒酸通过激活表皮生长因子受体和 Wnt/β-Catenin 通路促进毛发生长
IF 5.6 2区 生物学
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Pub Date : 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251910774
Seung Hyun Han, Kyung Won Jo, Younghyun Kim, Kyong-Tai Kim
{"title":"Piperonylic Acid Promotes Hair Growth by Activation of EGFR and Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway.","authors":"Seung Hyun Han, Kyung Won Jo, Younghyun Kim, Kyong-Tai Kim","doi":"10.3390/ijms251910774","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms251910774","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dermal papilla cells (DPCs) are located at the bottom of the hair follicle and play a critical role in hair growth, shape, and cycle. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways are essential in promoting keratinocyte activation as well as hair follicle formation in DPCs. Piperonylic acid is a small molecule that induces EGFR activation in keratinocytes. However, the effects of piperonylic acid on DPCs in regard to the stimulation of hair growth have not been studied. In the present study, piperonylic acid was shown to activate the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in addition to the EGFR signaling pathway in DPCs. Piperonylic acid suppressed DKK1 expression, which presumably promoted the accumulation of β-catenin in the nucleus. In addition, piperonylic acid promoted cyclin D upregulation and cell growth and increased the expression of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), a DPC marker. In a clinical study, the group that applied a formulation containing piperonylic acid had a significantly higher number of hairs per unit area than the placebo group. These results identify piperonylic acid as a promising new candidate for hair loss treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":14156,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Molecular Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11476903/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142485678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Heading Date 3a Stimulates Tiller Bud Outgrowth in Oryza sativa L. through Strigolactone Signaling Pathway. 标题日期 3a 通过 Strigolactone 信号途径刺激 Oryza sativa L. 的分蘖芽生长。
IF 5.6 2区 生物学
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Pub Date : 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251910778
Qiqi Zheng, Zejiao Zhou, Xinran Li, Yingshan Lan, Ruihua Huang, Shengchun Zhang, Hongqing Li
{"title":"<i>Heading Date 3a</i> Stimulates Tiller Bud Outgrowth in <i>Oryza sativa</i> L. through Strigolactone Signaling Pathway.","authors":"Qiqi Zheng, Zejiao Zhou, Xinran Li, Yingshan Lan, Ruihua Huang, Shengchun Zhang, Hongqing Li","doi":"10.3390/ijms251910778","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms251910778","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Heading date 3a (Hd3a</i>, a <i>FLOWERING LOCUS T</i> (<i>FT</i>) ortholog from rice) is well known for its important role in rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> L.), controlling floral transition under short-day (SD) conditions. Although the effect of <i>Hd3a</i> on promoting branching has been found, the underlying mechanism remains largely unknown. In this report, we overexpressed an <i>Hd3a</i> and <i>BirAG</i> (encoding a biotin ligase) fusion gene in rice, and found that early flowering and tiller bud outgrowth was promoted in <i>BHd3aOE</i> transgenic plants. On the contrary, knockout of <i>Hd3a</i> delayed flowering and tiller bud outgrowth. By using the BioID method, we identified multiple Hd3a proximal proteins. Among them, D14, D53, TPR1, TPR2, and TPRs are central components of the strigolactone signaling pathway, which has an inhibitory effect on rice tillering. The interaction between Hd3a, on the one hand, and D14 and D53 was further confirmed by the bimolecular fluorescence complementation (BiFC), yeast two-hybrid (Y2H), and co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) methods. We also found that Hd3a prevented the degradation of D53 induced by rac-GR24 (a strigolactone analog) in rice protoplasts. RT-qPCR assay showed that the expression levels of genes involved in strigolactone biosynthesis and signal transduction were altered significantly between WT and <i>Hd3a</i> overexpression (<i>Hd3aOE</i>) or mutant (<i>hd3a</i>) plants. <i>OsFC1</i>, a downstream target of the strigolactone signaling transduction pathway in controlling rice tillering, was downregulated significantly in <i>Hd3aOE</i> plants, whereas it was upregulated in <i>hd3a</i> lines. Collectively, these results indicate that <i>Hd3a</i> promotes tiller bud outgrowth in rice by attenuating the negative effect of strigolactone signaling on tillering and highlight a novel molecular network regulating rice tiller outgrowth by <i>Hd3a</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":14156,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Molecular Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11476357/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Advancements in Drug Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Sarcopenia: An Updated Overview. 用于治疗 "肌肉疏松症 "的给药系统的进展:最新概述。
IF 5.6 2区 生物学
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Pub Date : 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251910766
Alfred Najm, Elena-Theodora Moldoveanu, Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu, Mircea Beuran, Bogdan Severus Gaspar
{"title":"Advancements in Drug Delivery Systems for the Treatment of Sarcopenia: An Updated Overview.","authors":"Alfred Najm, Elena-Theodora Moldoveanu, Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu, Mircea Beuran, Bogdan Severus Gaspar","doi":"10.3390/ijms251910766","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms251910766","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since sarcopenia is a progressive condition that leads to decreased muscle mass and function, especially in elderly people, it is a public health problem that requires attention from researchers. This review aims to highlight drug delivery systems that have a high and efficient therapeutic potential for sarcopenia. Current as well as future research needs to consider the barriers encountered in the realization of delivery systems, such as the route of administration, the interaction of the systems with the aggressive environment of the human body, the efficient delivery and loading of the systems with therapeutic agents, and the targeted delivery of therapeutic agents into the muscle tissue without creating undesirable adverse effects. Thus, this paper sets the framework of existing drug delivery possibilities for the treatment of sarcopenia, serving as an inception point for future interdisciplinary studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":14156,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Molecular Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11476378/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Development and Validation of a Comprehensive Prognostic and Depression Risk Index for Gastric Adenocarcinoma.
IF 5.6 2区 生物学
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Pub Date : 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251910776
Sheng Tian, Yixin Liu, Pan Liu, Sachiyo Nomura, Yongchang Wei, Tianhe Huang
{"title":"Development and Validation of a Comprehensive Prognostic and Depression Risk Index for Gastric Adenocarcinoma.","authors":"Sheng Tian, Yixin Liu, Pan Liu, Sachiyo Nomura, Yongchang Wei, Tianhe Huang","doi":"10.3390/ijms251910776","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms251910776","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Depressive disorder contributes to the initiation and prognosis of patients with cancer, but the interaction between cancer and depressive disorder remains unclear. We generated a gastric adenocarcinoma patient-derived xenograft mice model, treated with chronic unpredictable mild stimulation. Based on the RNA-sequence from the mouse model, patient data from TCGA, and MDD-related (major depressive disorder) genes from the GEO database, 56 hub genes were identified by the intersection of differential expression genes from the three datasets. Molecular subtypes and a prognostic signature were generated based on the 56 genes. A depressive mouse model was constructed to test the key changes in the signatures. The signature was constructed based on the NDUFA4L2, ANKRD45, and AQP3 genes. Patients with high risk-score had a worse overall survival than the patients with low scores, consistent with the results from the two GEO cohorts. The comprehensive results showed that a higher risk-score was correlated with higher levels of tumor immune exclusion, higher infiltration of M0 macrophages, M2 macrophages, and neutrophils, higher angiogenetic activities, and more enriched epithelial-mesenchymal transition signaling pathways. A higher risk score was correlated to a higher MDD score, elevated MDD-related cytokines, and the dysfunction of neurogenesis-related genes, and parts of these changes showed similar trends in the animal model. With the Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer database, we found that the gastric adenocarcinoma patients with high risk-score may be sensitive to Pazopanib, XMD8.85, Midostaurin, HG.6.64.1, Elesclomol, Linifanib, AP.24534, Roscovitine, Cytarabine, and Axitinib. The gene signature consisting of the NDUFA4L2, ANKRD45, and AQP3 genes is a promising biomarker to distinguish the prognosis, the molecular and immune characteristics, the depressive risk, and the therapy candidates for gastric adenocarcinoma patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":14156,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Molecular Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11476876/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Seeding Aggregation Assays in Lewy Bodies Disorders: A Narrative State-of-the-Art Review. 路易体疾病的播种聚集试验:叙述性最新研究综述》。
IF 5.6 2区 生物学
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Pub Date : 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251910783
Anastasia Bougea
{"title":"Seeding Aggregation Assays in Lewy Bodies Disorders: A Narrative State-of-the-Art Review.","authors":"Anastasia Bougea","doi":"10.3390/ijms251910783","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms251910783","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multiple system atrophy and Lewy body diseases (LBDs) such as Parkinson's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and Parkinson's disease with dementia, known as synucleinopathies, are defined neuropathologically by the accumulation and deposition of aberrant protein aggregates, primarily in neuronal cells. Seeding aggregation assays (SAA) have significant potential as biomarkers for early diagnosis, monitoring disease progression, and evaluating treatment efficacy for these diseases. Real-time quaking-induced conversion (RT-QuIC) and Protein Misfolding Cyclic Amplification (PMCA) assays represent two ultrasensitive protein amplification techniques that were initially tested for the field of prion disorders. Although the fundamental idea behind the creation of these two methods is very similar, their technical differences resulted in different levels of diagnostic accuracy for the identification of prion proteins, making the RT-QuIC assay the most trustworthy and effective instrument for the detection of suspected cases of LBDs and prion-like diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":14156,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Molecular Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11477186/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142485810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Macrophages: Key Players in the Battle against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. 巨噬细胞:抗击三阴性乳腺癌的关键角色
IF 5.6 2区 生物学
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Pub Date : 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251910781
Irena Padzińska-Pruszyńska, Paulina Kucharzewska, Agata Matejuk, Małgorzata Górczak, Małgorzata Kubiak, Bartłomiej Taciak, Magdalena Król
{"title":"Macrophages: Key Players in the Battle against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.","authors":"Irena Padzińska-Pruszyńska, Paulina Kucharzewska, Agata Matejuk, Małgorzata Górczak, Małgorzata Kubiak, Bartłomiej Taciak, Magdalena Król","doi":"10.3390/ijms251910781","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms251910781","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a challenging subtype of breast cancer characterized by the absence of estrogen and progesterone receptors and HER2 expression, leading to limited treatment options and a poorer prognosis. TNBC is particularly prevalent in premenopausal African-descent women and is associated with aggressive tumor behavior and higher metastatic potential. Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) are abundantly present within the TNBC microenvironment and play pivotal roles in promoting tumor growth, progression, and metastasis through various mechanisms, including immune suppression and enhancement of angiogenesis. This review provides an in-depth overview of TNBC, focusing on its epidemiology, its molecular characteristics, and the critical influence of TAMs. It discusses the pathological and molecular aspects that define TNBC's aggressive nature and reviews current and emerging therapeutic strategies aimed at targeting these dynamics. Special attention is given to the role of TAMs, exploring their potential as therapeutic targets due to their significant impact on tumor behavior and patient outcomes. This review aims to highlight the complexities of the TNBC landscape and to present the innovative approaches that are currently being pursued to improve therapeutic efficacy and patient survival.</p>","PeriodicalId":14156,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Molecular Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11476577/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Chlorophyll and Carotenoid Metabolism Varies with Growth Temperatures among Tea Genotypes with Different Leaf Colors in Camellia sinensis. 不同叶色茶树基因型的叶绿素和类胡萝卜素代谢随生长温度而变化
IF 5.6 2区 生物学
International Journal of Molecular Sciences Pub Date : 2024-10-07 DOI: 10.3390/ijms251910772
Pengfei Xu, Jingbo Yu, Ruihong Ma, Yanyan Ji, Qiang Hu, Yihu Mao, Changqing Ding, Zhengzhen Li, Shibei Ge, Wei-Wei Deng, Xin Li
{"title":"Chlorophyll and Carotenoid Metabolism Varies with Growth Temperatures among Tea Genotypes with Different Leaf Colors in <i>Camellia sinensis</i>.","authors":"Pengfei Xu, Jingbo Yu, Ruihong Ma, Yanyan Ji, Qiang Hu, Yihu Mao, Changqing Ding, Zhengzhen Li, Shibei Ge, Wei-Wei Deng, Xin Li","doi":"10.3390/ijms251910772","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms251910772","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The phenotype of albino tea plants (ATPs) is significantly influenced by temperature regimes and light conditions, which alter certain components of the tea leaves leading to corresponding phenotypic changes. However, the regulatory mechanism of temperature-dependent changes in photosynthetic pigment contents and the resultant leaf colors remain unclear. Here, we examined the chloroplast microstructure, shoot phenotype, photosynthetic pigment content, and the expression of pigment synthesis-related genes in three tea genotypes with different leaf colors under different temperature conditions. The electron microscopy results revealed that all varieties experienced the most severe chloroplast damage at 15 °C, particularly in albino cultivar Baiye 1 (BY), where chloroplast basal lamellae were loosely arranged, and some chloroplasts were even empty. In contrast, the chloroplast basal lamellae at 35 °C and 25 °C were neatly arranged and well-developed, outperforming those observed at 20 °C and 15 °C. Chlorophyll and carotenoid measurements revealed a significant reduction in chlorophyll content under low temperature treatment, peaking at ambient temperature followed by high temperatures. Interestingly, BY showed remarkable tolerance to high temperatures, maintaining relatively high chlorophyll content, indicating its sensitivity primarily to low temperatures. Furthermore, the trends in gene expression related to chlorophyll and carotenoid metabolism were largely consistent with the pigment content. Correlation analysis identified key genes responsible for temperature-induced changes in these pigments, suggesting that changes in their expression likely contribute to temperature-dependent leaf color variations.</p>","PeriodicalId":14156,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Molecular Sciences","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11477215/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142464836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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