ProteomesPub Date : 2023-12-30DOI: 10.3390/proteomes12010002
A. Burkovski
{"title":"Proteomics of Toxigenic Corynebacteria","authors":"A. Burkovski","doi":"10.3390/proteomes12010002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/proteomes12010002","url":null,"abstract":"Within the genus Corynebacterium, six species are potential carriers of the tox gene, which encodes the highly potent diphtheria exotoxin: Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Corynebacterium belfantii, Corynebacterium rouxii, Corynebacterium ulcerans, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis and Corynebacterium silvaticum. Based on their potential to infect different host species and cause either human infections, zoonotic diseases or infections of economically important animals, these bacteria are of high scientific and economic interest and different research groups have carried out proteome analyses. These showed that especially the combination of MS-based proteomics with bioinformatic tools helped significantly to elucidate the functional aspects of corynebacterial genomes and to handle the genome and proteome complexity. The combination of proteomic and bioinformatic approaches was also used to discover new vaccine and drug targets. In addition, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry has been established as a fast and precise tool for the identification of these bacteria.","PeriodicalId":20877,"journal":{"name":"Proteomes","volume":" 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139139525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ProteomesPub Date : 2023-12-26DOI: 10.3390/proteomes12010001
Yan Feng, Qingji Huo, Bai-Yan Li, Hiroki Yokota
{"title":"Unveiling the Dichotomy of Urinary Proteins: Diagnostic Insights into Breast and Prostate Cancer and Their Roles","authors":"Yan Feng, Qingji Huo, Bai-Yan Li, Hiroki Yokota","doi":"10.3390/proteomes12010001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/proteomes12010001","url":null,"abstract":"This review covers the diagnostic potential of urinary biomarkers, shedding light on their linkage to cancer progression. Urinary biomarkers offer non-invasive avenues for detecting cancers, potentially bypassing the invasiveness of biopsies. The investigation focuses primarily on breast and prostate cancers due to their prevalence among women and men, respectively. The intricate interplay of urinary proteins is explored, revealing a landscape where proteins exhibit context-dependent behaviors. The review highlights the potential impact of physical activity on urinary proteins, suggesting its influence on tumorigenic behaviors. Exercise-conditioned urine may emerge as a potential diagnostic biomarker source. Furthermore, treatment effects, notably after lumpectomy and prostatectomy, induce shifts in the urinary proteome, indicating therapeutic impacts rather than activating oncogenic signaling. The review suggests further investigations into the double-sided, context-dependent nature of urinary proteins, the potential role of post-translational modifications (PTM), and the integration of non-protein markers like mRNA and metabolites. It also discusses a linkage of urinary proteomes with secretomes from induced tumor-suppressing cells (iTSCs). Despite challenges like cancer heterogeneity and sample variability due to age, diet, and comorbidities, harnessing urinary proteins and proteoforms may hold promise for advancing our understanding of cancer progressions, as well as the diagnostic and therapeutic role of urinary proteins.","PeriodicalId":20877,"journal":{"name":"Proteomes","volume":"9 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139155724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ProteomesPub Date : 2023-12-07DOI: 10.3390/proteomes11040039
Mariia Zmyslia, Klemens Fröhlich, Trinh Dao, Alexander Schmidt, C. Jessen-Trefzer
{"title":"Deep Proteomic Investigation of Metabolic Adaptation in Mycobacteria under Different Growth Conditions","authors":"Mariia Zmyslia, Klemens Fröhlich, Trinh Dao, Alexander Schmidt, C. Jessen-Trefzer","doi":"10.3390/proteomes11040039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/proteomes11040039","url":null,"abstract":"Understanding the complex mechanisms of mycobacterial pathophysiology and adaptive responses presents challenges that can hinder drug development. However, employing physiologically relevant conditions, such as those found in human macrophages or simulating physiological growth conditions, holds promise for more effective drug screening. A valuable tool in this pursuit is proteomics, which allows for a comprehensive analysis of adaptive responses. In our study, we focused on Mycobacterium smegmatis, a model organism closely related to the pathogenic Mycobacterium tuberculosis, to investigate the impact of various carbon sources on mycobacterial growth. To facilitate this research, we developed a cost-effective, straightforward, and high-quality pipeline for proteome analysis and compared six different carbon source conditions. Additionally, we have created an online tool to present and analyze our data, making it easily accessible to the community. This user-friendly platform allows researchers and interested parties to explore and interpret the results effectively. Our findings shed light on mycobacterial adaptive physiology and present potential targets for drug development, contributing to the fight against tuberculosis.","PeriodicalId":20877,"journal":{"name":"Proteomes","volume":"5 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138592600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Post-Translational Modifications in Histones and Their Role in Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants.","authors":"Madhvi Sharma, Amanpreet K Sidhu, Mahesh Kumar Samota, Mamta Gupta, Pushpendra Koli, Mukesh Choudhary","doi":"10.3390/proteomes11040038","DOIUrl":"10.3390/proteomes11040038","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Abiotic stresses profoundly alter plant growth and development, resulting in yield losses. Plants have evolved adaptive mechanisms to combat these challenges, triggering intricate molecular responses to maintain tissue hydration and temperature stability during stress. A pivotal player in this defense is histone modification, governing gene expression in response to diverse environmental cues. Post-translational modifications (PTMs) of histone tails, including acetylation, phosphorylation, methylation, ubiquitination, and sumoylation, regulate transcription, DNA processes, and stress-related traits. This review comprehensively explores the world of PTMs of histones in plants and their vital role in imparting various abiotic stress tolerance in plants. Techniques, like chromatin immune precipitation (ChIP), ChIP-qPCR, mass spectrometry, and Cleavage Under Targets and Tag mentation, have unveiled the dynamic histone modification landscape within plant cells. The significance of PTMs in enhancing the plants' ability to cope with abiotic stresses has also been discussed. Recent advances in PTM research shed light on the molecular basis of stress tolerance in plants. Understanding the intricate proteome complexity due to various proteoforms/protein variants is a challenging task, but emerging single-cell resolution techniques may help to address such challenges. The review provides the future prospects aimed at harnessing the full potential of PTMs for improved plant responses under changing climate change.</p>","PeriodicalId":20877,"journal":{"name":"Proteomes","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2023-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10747722/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138831298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Anti-Cancer Properties of Flaxseed Proteome.","authors":"Yulia Merkher, Elizaveta Kontareva, Anastasia Alexandrova, Rajesha Javaraiah, Margarita Pustovalova, Sergey Leonov","doi":"10.3390/proteomes11040037","DOIUrl":"10.3390/proteomes11040037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Flaxseed has been recognized as a valuable source of nutrients and bioactive compounds, including proteins that possess various health benefits. In recent years, studies have shown that flaxseed proteins, including albumins, globulins, glutelin, and prolamins, possess anti-cancer properties. These properties are attributed to their ability to inhibit cancer cell proliferation, induce apoptosis, and interfere with cancer cell signaling pathways, ultimately leading to the inhibition of metastasis. Moreover, flaxseed proteins have been reported to modulate cancer cell mechanobiology, leading to changes in cell behavior and reduced cancer cell migration and invasion. This review provides an overview of the anti-cancer properties of flaxseed proteins, with a focus on their potential use in cancer treatment. Additionally, it highlights the need for further research to fully establish the potential of flaxseed proteins in cancer therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":20877,"journal":{"name":"Proteomes","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10661269/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138177180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ProteomesPub Date : 2023-11-02DOI: 10.3390/proteomes11040036
Morteza Abyadeh, Vivek Gupta, Xinyue Liu, Valentina Rossio, Mehdi Mirzaei, Jennifer Cornish, Joao A. Paulo, Paul A. Haynes
{"title":"Proteome-Wide Profiling Using Sample Multiplexing of a Human Cell Line Treated with Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)","authors":"Morteza Abyadeh, Vivek Gupta, Xinyue Liu, Valentina Rossio, Mehdi Mirzaei, Jennifer Cornish, Joao A. Paulo, Paul A. Haynes","doi":"10.3390/proteomes11040036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/proteomes11040036","url":null,"abstract":"Cannabis has been used historically for both medicinal and recreational purposes, with the most notable cannabinoids being cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Although their therapeutic effects have been well studied and their recreational use is highly debated, the underlying mechanisms of their biological effects remain poorly defined. In this study, we use isobaric tag-based sample multiplexed proteome profiling to investigate protein abundance differences in the human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cell line treated with CBD and THC. We identified significantly regulated proteins by each treatment and performed a pathway classification and associated protein–protein interaction analysis. Our findings suggest that these treatments may lead to mitochondrial dysfunction and induce endoplasmic reticulum stress. These data can potentially be interrogated further to investigate the potential role of CBD and THC in various biological and disease contexts, providing a foundation for future studies.","PeriodicalId":20877,"journal":{"name":"Proteomes","volume":"4 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135933249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ProteomesPub Date : 2023-10-24DOI: 10.3390/proteomes11040035
Ana Montero-Calle, María Garranzo-Asensio, Raquel Rejas-González, Jaime Feliu, Marta Mendiola, Alberto Peláez-García, Rodrigo Barderas
{"title":"Benefits of FAIMS to Improve the Proteome Coverage of Deteriorated and/or Cross-Linked TMT 10-Plex FFPE Tissue and Plasma-Derived Exosomes Samples","authors":"Ana Montero-Calle, María Garranzo-Asensio, Raquel Rejas-González, Jaime Feliu, Marta Mendiola, Alberto Peláez-García, Rodrigo Barderas","doi":"10.3390/proteomes11040035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/proteomes11040035","url":null,"abstract":"The proteome characterization of complex, deteriorated, or cross-linked protein mixtures as paired clinical FFPE or exosome samples isolated from low plasma volumes (250 µL) might be a challenge. In this work, we aimed at investigating the benefits of FAIMS technology coupled to the Orbitrap Exploris 480 mass spectrometer for the TMT quantitative proteomics analyses of these complex samples in comparison to the analysis of protein extracts from cells, frozen tissue, and exosomes isolated from large volume plasma samples (3 mL). TMT experiments were performed using a two-hour gradient LC-MS/MS with or without FAIMS and two compensation voltages (CV = −45 and CV = −60). In the TMT experiments of cells, frozen tissue, or exosomes isolated from large plasma volumes (3 mL) with FAIMS, a limited increase in the number of identified and quantified proteins accompanied by a decrease in the number of peptides identified and quantified was observed. However, we demonstrated here a noticeable improvement (>100%) in the number of peptide and protein identifications and quantifications for the plasma exosomes isolated from low plasma volumes (250 µL) and FFPE tissue samples in TMT experiments with FAIMS in comparison to the LC-MS/MS analysis without FAIMS. Our results highlight the potential of mass spectrometry analyses with FAIMS to increase the depth into the proteome of complex samples derived from deteriorated, cross-linked samples and/or those where the material was scarce, such as FFPE and plasma-derived exosomes from low plasma volumes (250 µL), which might aid in the characterization of their proteome and proteoforms and in the identification of dysregulated proteins that could be used as biomarkers.","PeriodicalId":20877,"journal":{"name":"Proteomes","volume":"35 5","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135273946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ProteomesPub Date : 2023-10-20DOI: 10.3390/proteomes11040034
Tonci Ivanisevic, Raj N Sewduth
{"title":"Multi-Omics Integration for the Design of Novel Therapies and the Identification of Novel Biomarkers.","authors":"Tonci Ivanisevic, Raj N Sewduth","doi":"10.3390/proteomes11040034","DOIUrl":"10.3390/proteomes11040034","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multi-omics is a cutting-edge approach that combines data from different biomolecular levels, such as DNA, RNA, proteins, metabolites, and epigenetic marks, to obtain a holistic view of how living systems work and interact. Multi-omics has been used for various purposes in biomedical research, such as identifying new diseases, discovering new drugs, personalizing treatments, and optimizing therapies. This review summarizes the latest progress and challenges of multi-omics for designing new treatments for human diseases, focusing on how to integrate and analyze multiple proteome data and examples of how to use multi-proteomics data to identify new drug targets. We also discussed the future directions and opportunities of multi-omics for developing innovative and effective therapies by deciphering proteome complexity.</p>","PeriodicalId":20877,"journal":{"name":"Proteomes","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10594525/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49692159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ProteomesPub Date : 2023-10-16DOI: 10.3390/proteomes11040032
Liang Jin, Fei Wang, Xue Wang, Bohdan P Harvey, Yingtao Bi, Chenqi Hu, Baoliang Cui, Anhdao T Darcy, John W Maull, Ben R Phillips, Youngjae Kim, Gary J Jenkins, Thierry R Sornasse, Yu Tian
{"title":"Identification of Plasma Biomarkers from Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Using an Optimized Sequential Window Acquisition of All THeoretical Mass Spectra (SWATH) Proteomics Workflow.","authors":"Liang Jin, Fei Wang, Xue Wang, Bohdan P Harvey, Yingtao Bi, Chenqi Hu, Baoliang Cui, Anhdao T Darcy, John W Maull, Ben R Phillips, Youngjae Kim, Gary J Jenkins, Thierry R Sornasse, Yu Tian","doi":"10.3390/proteomes11040032","DOIUrl":"10.3390/proteomes11040032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune and inflammatory disease. Plasma biomarkers are critical for understanding disease mechanisms, treatment effects, and diagnosis. Mass spectrometry-based proteomics is a powerful tool for unbiased biomarker discovery. However, plasma proteomics is significantly hampered by signal interference from high-abundance proteins, low overall protein coverage, and high levels of missing data from data-dependent acquisition (DDA). To achieve quantitative proteomics analysis for plasma samples with a balance of throughput, performance, and cost, we developed a workflow incorporating plate-based high abundance protein depletion and sample preparation, comprehensive peptide spectral library building, and data-independent acquisition (DIA) SWATH mass spectrometry-based methodology. In this study, we analyzed plasma samples from both RA patients and healthy donors. The results showed that the new workflow performance exceeded that of the current state-of-the-art depletion-based plasma proteomic platforms in terms of both data quality and proteome coverage. Proteins from biological processes related to the activation of systemic inflammation, suppression of platelet function, and loss of muscle mass were enriched and differentially expressed in RA. Some plasma proteins, particularly acute-phase reactant proteins, showed great power to distinguish between RA patients and healthy donors. Moreover, protein isoforms in the plasma were also analyzed, providing even deeper proteome coverage. This workflow can serve as a basis for further application in discovering plasma biomarkers of other diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":20877,"journal":{"name":"Proteomes","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2023-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10594463/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49692158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unveiling the Molecular Footprint: Proteome-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease.","authors":"Mukul Jain, Rupal Dhariwal, Nil Patil, Sandhya Ojha, Reshma Tendulkar, Mugdha Tendulkar, Parmdeep Singh Dhanda, Alpa Yadav, Prashant Kaushik","doi":"10.3390/proteomes11040033","DOIUrl":"10.3390/proteomes11040033","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive cognitive decline and memory loss. Early and accurate diagnosis of AD is crucial for implementing timely interventions and developing effective therapeutic strategies. Proteome-based biomarkers have emerged as promising tools for AD diagnosis and prognosis due to their ability to reflect disease-specific molecular alterations. There is of great significance for biomarkers in AD diagnosis and management. It emphasizes the limitations of existing diagnostic approaches and the need for reliable and accessible biomarkers. Proteomics, a field that comprehensively analyzes the entire protein complement of cells, tissues, or bio fluids, is presented as a powerful tool for identifying AD biomarkers. There is a diverse range of proteomic approaches employed in AD research, including mass spectrometry, two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, and protein microarrays. The challenges associated with identifying reliable biomarkers, such as sample heterogeneity and the dynamic nature of the disease. There are well-known proteins implicated in AD pathogenesis, such as amyloid-beta peptides, tau protein, Apo lipoprotein E, and clusterin, as well as inflammatory markers and complement proteins. Validation and clinical utility of proteome-based biomarkers are addressing the challenges involved in validation studies and the diagnostic accuracy of these biomarkers. There is great potential in monitoring disease progression and response to treatment, thereby aiding in personalized medicine approaches for AD patients. There is a great role for bioinformatics and data analysis in proteomics for AD biomarker research and the importance of data preprocessing, statistical analysis, pathway analysis, and integration of multi-omics data for a comprehensive understanding of AD pathophysiology. In conclusion, proteome-based biomarkers hold great promise in the field of AD research. They provide valuable insights into disease mechanisms, aid in early diagnosis, and facilitate personalized treatment strategies. However, further research and validation studies are necessary to harness the full potential of proteome-based biomarkers in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":20877,"journal":{"name":"Proteomes","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2023-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10594437/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49692160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}